TV & Media
Review: James Adomian proves at Acme comedy show that he's more than the Mike Lindell impersonator
The comic will be performing in Minneapolis through Saturday.
Music
Tips for scoring tickets to Beyoncé and other major concerts post-Taylor Swift
Fans will still have to navigate Ticketmaster's Verified Fan program for the Queen Bey tour. Good luck.
East Metro
Deputies rescue puppy tossed from pickup on I-694 hours after chase ends in arrest
Ramsey County deputies rushed the puppy to a veterinarian for treatment of a broken leg and other injuries that he is expected to survive, the Sheriff's Office said.
Stage & Arts
Hennepin Theatre Trust head Mark Nerenhausen to step down
Mark Nerenhausen will retire in September after a six-year tenure.
The best Thai restaurant in the Twin Cities
Thai Café on St. Paul's University Avenue looks understated, but is brimming with flavor and personality according to Star Tribune food critic Jon Cheng.
TV & Media
TV shows to watch this week: If you loved 'Friday Night Lights,' try 'Dear Edward'
Neal Justin also recommends the Leonard Cohen documentary 'Hallelujah' and the sitcom 'Not Dead Yet.'
Photography
Going down to the Crossroads
Exploring the Delta Blues Trail with two Mississippians-turned-Minnesotans.
Eat & Drink
Twin Cities' Travail reaches back to 2013 for its next basement pop-up inspiration
Plus: St. Louis Park lands doughnuts and salads, plus restaurant "refreshes" you should know about.
Movies
Review: '80 for Brady' finds Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin and Rita Moreno taking the field
The four women are the key to the familiar appeal of a comedy about friendship.
Music
Bryan Adams coming in summer of '23 to St. Paul with Joan Jett
The '80s hitmakers will pair up July 3 at Xcel Energy Center on another nostalgic twofer tour.
Variety
Critics' picks: The 8 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
Review: Sam Smith's 'Gloria' balances boldness with generics
The British star's fourth album is more about dance floor jams than signature ballads.
Music
Who will win at the Grammys? Our critic handicaps the top races
Once again, Adele and Beyoncé are battling it out.
Movies
Filmmaker R.J. Cutler went from profiling Billie Eilish to spending time with a jewel thief
The documentary, "Murf the Surf," premieres this week on MGM Plus.
Music
10 ways to make the Grammys more watchable
A remix should include trims, musical hosts and more Beyoncé.
Stage & Arts
Sarah Edwards and other artists take over a downtown Minneapolis hotel
The new event Sonder emerged during a dark year for the social media queen.
Stage & Arts
Guthrie opens the new year singing 'Blues for an Alabama Sky'
A companion piece to "A Raisin in the Sun," the Pearl Cleage play stars Broadway actor Kimberly Marable.
Local
Finalists for the Minnesota Book Awards announced
Poet Sun Yung Shin is a finalist in two categories.
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