In the three decades that he’s been playing parties all over the world, Mark Farina has solidified himself in the world of Dance Music as a trailblazing DJ, Producer, tastemaker, and bona fide House Music icon. He was not only a House Music pioneer in the late 80’s, but Farina…

Any venue opening is worth celebrating—especially after COVID’s effects on the live entertainment industry—but its even more interesting to see a new all-ages venue that doesn’t include alcohol debuting this week. Enter the Treasury, a new spot from Catalyst, a “nonprofit organization with the mission to provide young people with…

One reason why Minneapolis-St. Paul guitar slingers sound so good, Wyatt Overman and his signature bird logo are crafting his new nest.  “Sorry, let me clean that quick.” Wyatt Overman quickly grabs a paper towel and window cleaner to clear up the glass panes on the door to his new…

Pick a card, any card—but maybe set down your beer first. One of the most fun nights of taproom entertainment throughout the entire year, Magic at Modist returns on Thursday with some of the Twin Cities’ best magicians performing tricks up close and on stage. To share some background on…

Brenda Tran is decompressing with some post-event relief. Banana Leaf Collective, a group of design and media creatives of which she’s a member, just hosted their first multi-disciplinary showcase at their cozy co-op studio above Dangerous Man Brewing in Northeast Minneapolis.  The evening—part party, part fundraiser for the studio—included a…

Theater Mu’s New Eyes Festival, an essential part of local and national playwriting, returns for another year of new innovative work A friendship that grows during cancer treatments. Undead battles in the mountains of Laos. A family’s terrible, dark secret . . .  that they created MSG.  On the page,…

Well, this is a lot of talent squeezed into one night. For Friday’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Takeover, seven punk and rock bands commandeer the Hook and Ladder for loud ‘n’ proud performances throughout the night in all three of the theater’s performance spaces. New music from Fret Rattles! Fast and…

Emily Galati has had a comedy career that most young comics dream of.  Over the past decade, she has performed on Conan, took part in the prestigious Just for Laughs festival, and secured a writing job working on the Netflix show Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj. These days, however, she’s…