Pixar fans, get ready to jump with Joy at the Minnesota Children’s Museum’s opening day for its new exhibition, Emotions at Play. You and your kids can explore emotions with help from Inside Out’s Joy, Sadness, Anger, Disgust, and Fear. Through physical and digital experiences, kids will learn how to

Transcendence Cabaret, the brainchild of artist, speaking coach, and mental health advocate Eun Bee Yes, performs monthly burlesque and drag shows with all-nonbinary and trans artist casts. Their programming changes monthly to celebrate different cultures and communities, and this month they are highlighting artists with AAPI roots. The May performance

Northern Irish singer/songwriter Leslie Rich celebrates the release of his new EP, Jumpstart, at Icehouse. The four-song collection looks back to Rich’s adolescence and collects those memories into a close-knot composition. Ageless Flamin’ Oh’s frontman Robert Wilkinson kicks off the night. SUN 5/21, 7 PM, $12/$17, 21+

When an event’s motto is “there’s nothing you can’t conquer with a paintbrush in one hand and wine glass in another,” you’re all but guaranteed to have a good time. At Papa Legba’s Lounge, get painting instructions from an artist on how to make your own piece of art while

The AAPI Generations conference celebrates the 30th anniversary of Theater Mu and Asian American Theater as a whole. Over the course of the weekend, there will be artist talks, exhibits, the annual New Eyes play-reading festival, workshops, and more. FRI 5/19, 7 PM, sliding scale tickets, All Ages

With an overwhelming amount of things to do and see this weekend, DISPATCH wanted to help by putting a bunch of highlights in one handy place. Here are some picks worth a look for Art-A-Whirl weekend. Solar Arts at Art-A-Whirl® Solar Arts Building, 711 NE 15th Ave, Mpls – Friday

Join Tim Nolan in conversation with local award-winning poets and authors to discuss their latest works. This Readings by Writers features author Greg Watson, whose work has appeared in numerous literary reviews; Diane Jarvenpa, the poet and recipient of the Midwest Independent Publishers Association Award; and Sharon Chmielarz, who has

Red 40 is bringing Philly to Minneapolis. Labeled a local legend by Philadelphia Magazine, the drag queen and menace to society is bringing her room-shaking vocals to Bryant Lake Bowl. You may have heard her on NPR’s Sound Opinions and across many sold-out stages. Stream her rage-pop album She’s Keen