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Find things to do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities. Including events from venues such as Orpheum Theater, Xcel Energy Center, Target Center and more. 

SoYen's pork congee is everything savory and wonderful in a bowl.

The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week

A doughnut-congee double threat, housemade flatbread, cozy lakeside pasta, a new perky breakfast joint and bar bites at their best were among our favorites from a very decadent week.
Variety
April 26
Two boys fly kites from the top of a lush tree in illustration from "The Mango Tree."

12 gorgeous new picture books for children this spring

Kao Kalia Yang, Edel Rodriguez and others cover subjects from immigration to fresh veggies to adventures at sea.
Music
April 26
Violinist Daniel Hope and English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips perform as part of the Schubert Club's International Artist Series in St. Paul.

Review: Violinist Daniel Hope offered romanticism and emotion in Schubert Club concert

Hope performed works by César Franck and Maurice Ravel, among others, with English pianist Simon Crawford-Phillips.
Music
April 26
Indie-rock band the Cloak Ox performed in 2013 at Icehouse, not long after the supper club opened and helped create buzz for Nicollet Avenue in Minnea

Icehouse owner hopes to avoid eviction as music scene rallies around Eat Street venue

"It'd be a shame to lose it," one musician said as the Minneapolis supper club faces a lawsuit over unpaid rent.
Eat & Drink
April 25
From left, Bent Paddle Brewing Company's Bryon and Karen Tonnis and Colin and Laura Mullen Thursday afternoon.

6 Minnesota breweries win medals at 2024 World Beer Cup

Start mapping your brewery tour now to sip these award-winnings beers, crowned this week at the annual international competition.
Stage & Arts
April 25
Reed Sigmund as Toad and Jay Goede as Frog in the Children's Theatre Company's musical "A Year With Frog and Toad."

'A Year With Frog and Toad' closes a chapter at CTC

Peter Brosius readies his swan, er, swamp song, after 27 years as the artistic director with the musical that went from Minneapolis to Broadway in 2003.
Variety
April 25
Ambi Subramaniam started playing the violin when he was just 3 years old and got his formal training from his father L. Subramaniam.

Indian classical music: Lean in, it's fun, two performers say ahead of St. Paul show

The Carnatic violinist and Hindustani vocalist will meld their different styles in a concert Friday in St. Paul.
Music
April 25
Vibraphonist Steve Roehm, seen with his self-made "Roehmeo" instrument, has performed with the New Standards for almost 20 years and now also co-leads

Meet the man setting a new standard for cool vibraphone music in Minnesota

Steve Roehm pipes up to discuss a new album by his lesser-known group, the Neighborhood Quartet.
Stage & Arts
April 24
Christine Shevchenko (Giselle) and Calvin Royal III (Albrecht) in American Ballet Theatre's "Giselle," a ballet about love, remorse and forgiveness.

A Twyla Tharp world premiere is part of Northrop's 2024-25 dance season

Ragamala's riff on an Indian epic and a boxing-inspired work from Shamel Pitt are also on the upcoming roster.
Eat & Drink
April 24
A brick wall and the sliding metal door adorned with Ramen Shoten. There's a yellow neon sign that reads "Ramen" above the door.

Ramen Shoten at Eat Street Crossing in Minneapolis is closing

But the popular food hall space won't be empty for long as Vegas chef Louross Edralin brings in Staff Meeting.
TV & Media
April 24
"Thank You, Goodnight: The Bon Jovi Story" follows the band's 40-year journey and the frontman shares his most vulnerable moments.

TV review: Bon Jovi documentary goes down in a blaze of boredom

The four-part docuseries never digs deep enough.
Books
April 24
Photograph of author Rachel Khong

Who are the 'Real Americans' when the wealthy are treated like superheroes?

FICTION: Rachel Khong's novel, which dips into science fiction, explores the consequences of inequity.
Eat & Drink
April 24
Few pastas in the Twin Cities compare to Dario's Doppio, filled with sunchoke, ricotta, honey, hazelnuts and rosemary.

Review: New North Loop spot Dario a spectacle for talent, pasta and Instagram

Review: The restaurant has room for opportunity to grow into a premier destination in the North Loop.
Books
April 24
FILE - Author Louise Erdrich reflects on growing up in North Dakota and her new book "The Plague of Doves" at her store BirchBark Books in Minneapolis

Pulitzer Prize-winning Minneapolis author Louise Erdrich announces new book

"The Mighty Red," her first novel since 2021′s "The Sentence," is set in a North Dakota town on the Red River.
Local
April 23
Anthony Ray Hinton was 29 and innocent when he was arrested and charged with capital murder after a string of fatal armed robberies in 1985 in Birming

Medcalf: Exonerated of murder, author will speak at our Minneapolis book club about 'life and freedom'

Anthony Ray Hinton spent nearly 30 years on death row for a murder he didn't commit: "The only way I knew that I could get my joy back is that I had to forgive them."
Stage & Arts
April 23
Sheena Janson Kelley plays Maria, the postulant-turned-governess who leads the von Trapp children in spirited song.

Review: Artistry's 'Sound of Music' continues buoyant comeback for Bloomington playhouse

In his directorial debut, Max Wojtanowicz finds balance in the staging and physical comedy of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic.
Variety
April 23
Fred Armisen will almost certainly show off his drumming skills when he performs Sunday at Fillmore Minneapolis.

Some of comedy's biggest names converge on the Twin Cities this weekend

National headliners will hit theaters, clubs and casinos throughout the metro area.
Taste
April 23
Enjoy a homemade version of Steak Frites with this steak, potatoes, and herb-filled butter.

Make any night date night with this riff on steak frites

Tonight's dinner for two: Crispy potatoes and pan-seared steak topped with compound butter. Candlelight optional.
Movies
April 23
two men and a woman on a bed

Review: Zendaya holds the key to tricky relationship drama 'Challengers'

Although the three main characters are all tennis players, its subject is much more elusive.
Things To Do
April 23
A model walks the runway during 2022's Native Starlight fashion show.

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan hits the runway at Native Nations Fashion Night

The annual event spotlights Indigenous designers and an artisan market.
Variety
April 23
Daniel Whitney, better known as Larry the Cable Guy, said he was once doing 287 shows a year but it is now down to under 25.

Larry the Cable Guy would rather hang out on his Midwest farm

The "Git-R-Done" comedian performs Saturday at Treasure Island Casino.
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