Things To Do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities

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. 

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Stage & Arts
March 2, 2023
Garrett Turner, who plays Ike Turner in the “Tina” musical was one of the few principals who took the stage on opening night Wednesday in Minneapo

COVID cancels Thursday's performances of Tina Turner musical

Artists are being flown in from elsewhere to make the show go on.
TV & Media
March 2, 2023
Netflix’s live Chris Rock special will feature pre- and post-show appearances by celebrities.

TV shows to watch this week: Chris Rock gets ready to go live on Netflix

Neal Justin also recommends "Daisy Jones," "Marlon Wayans" and "Glitch."
Stage & Arts
March 2, 2023
Jukebox musical “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical” is at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis for a two-week run.

Review: 'Tina' dives into rock icon Turner's pain at Orpheum

Her journey from being battered wife to music superstar gets an emotional Broadway tour production.
Movies
March 2, 2023
Adonis Creed (Michael B. Jordan, left) faces an old rival, played by Jonathan Majors, in “Creed III.”

Review: 'Creed III' is improbable but entertaining

Michael B. Jordan settles into the director's chair and returns in the title role.
TV & Media
March 2, 2023

'History of the World, Part II' reminds us that Mel Brooks is one of our greatest court jesters

The long-awaited sequel drops on Hulu from Monday through Thursday.
Variety
March 2, 2023

Critics' picks: The 9 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week

Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Music
March 2, 2023
After kicking off his tour in Tampa, Bruce Springsteen heads to St. Paul amid debates over his ticket prices.

What price for Springsteen? Fans debate ticket controversy for the Boss' return to St. Paul

Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing policy resulted in tickets for more than $1,000, depending on supply and demand.
Music
March 1, 2023
Elle King performs during CMA Fest 2022 in Nashville, Tenn.

The big gigs: 10 concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week

Highlights for March 2-8 include Elle King, Black Opry Revue, Cory Wong, Subtronics and the Boss.
Music
February 28, 2023
Justin Vernon of Bon Iver fame performed for the Water Is Life Festival at Bayfront Festival Park in 2021.

Bon Iver, Hippo Campus add to the 2023 concert lineup at Duluth's Bayfront Park

Each of the Midwest indie-rock mainstays announced summer concerts there after they played there together in 2021.
Music
February 28, 2023
Vanessa Alonzo in Minnesota Opera's "Opera Afuera" September 2021. (Please credit Tim Rummelhoff.)

Minnesota Opera's 2023-24 season features 'La Boheme,' a mariachi opera, Donizetti, two one-acts

The season opens Nov. 4 with "Cruzar la Cara de la Luna."
Stage & Arts
February 28, 2023
Paul Sheldon is a very successful romance novelist who finds himself recovering in the secluded home of his "number one fan", Annie Wilkes after she r

Review: 'Misery' finds macabre humor in the midst of a snowstorm

The play is based on the Stephen King novel about a writer and his "No. 1 fan."
February 28, 2023

Digital art exhibit at Weisman Art Museum peers into the future and the past

Stage & Arts
February 28, 2023
Skawennati, “Time Traveler™” 2007-14. Digital video with sound in nine episodes.

Digital art exhibit at Weisman Art Museum peers into the future and the past

Nineteen international artists' works are on display in this technologically inquisitive journey from the Chicago-based Thoma Foundation.
Music
February 27, 2023
Wu-Tang Clan performed during Soundset in 2018 at the Minnesota State Fair grounds.

Hip-hop heroes Wu-Tang Clan and Nas to co-headline fall Target Center show

The rap legends' New York State of Mind Tour aims to put classic-rap acts back to arena-level status.
Movies
February 27, 2023

Where to catch up with Oscar nominees, in theaters and online

In-person is the best option but don't sleep on your neighborhood library.
Music
February 27, 2023

Minneapolis indie-rockers Run Westy Run finally complete their 28-year comeback

With their first album since 1995, the arty punks return to prove they're one of Minnesota's best bands.
Music
February 24, 2023
Bridget Kibbey.

Harpist Bridget Kibbey brings three performances from classical to world music to the Twin Cities

Kibbey performs with the Calidore String Quartet and at KidsJam in St. Paul and in "Persia to Iberia" at the Parkway Theater in Minneapolis.
Music
February 23, 2023
Chapel Hart — Trea Swindle, Danica Hart, Devynn Hart — are headed to the Mall of America and Mystic Lake Casino.

Twin Cities-bound Chapel Hart are breaking barriers in country music

Launched on "America's Got Talent," the trio has landed at the Opry and the Apollo but not on country radio.
TV & Media
February 23, 2023
The barbershop at St. Olaf College is featured in the documentary “Crown.”

TV shows to watch this week: St. Olaf College's barbershop featured in doc

Neal Justin also recommends movie on the legendary Bill Russell, "Survivor" and PBS' "Spirituals."
Stage & Arts
February 23, 2023
Former Sounds of Blackness singer Ann Nesby plays Tina Turner’s grandmother Gran Georgeanna in “Tina” the musical.

For Grammy winner Ann Nesby, 'Tina' is a homecoming

Ex-Sounds of Blackness lead singer looking forward to time with family, especially daughter Jamecia Bennett.