Author and St. Paul native Patricia Hampl returns to her West 7th neighborhood for a night of celebrating her Czech heritage through memoir and music. Ever since her 1981 memoir A Romantic Education put her on the literary map, Hampl has been a recognized figure in the world of autobiographical…
Percussionist extraordinaire Mikkel Beckman has hosted his weekly “Worker’s Playtime” happy hour series around town for several years, most recently calling the 331 Club home. This week Beckman is joined by his Corpse Reviver bandmate, folksinger Adam Kiesling. TUES 5/16, 6 PM, Free, 21+…
Your favorite new ingredient could be growing right in your own backyard! Learn about the edible curiosities that surround us and discover how to search for, identify, and use the berries, nuts, and greens growing in urban environments with Ironwood Foraging Co. founder Tim Clemens. He leads a group through…
Prairie Clamor’s Mortimer’s residency continues with a brand new slate of support. Anita Velveeta is bringing the smooth jams, while Fruit Form rocks with their own brand of music magic. And of course, Prairie Clamor leads the bill with sounds of the human existence. You won’t want to miss it.…
First things first—this show is sold out. However, if you find a way to attend, absolutely do not hesitate. Do whatever you gotta do. In just the past few years, Muna’s gone from opening for Phoebe Bridgers at Surly, to headlining at First Ave’s Mainroom, to almost instantly selling out…
Sometimes it’s hard to know where to start (or stop). Here are just a few artist picks, organized by building, before you get too dizzy. WORDS BY DISPATCH STAFF Solar Arts Solar Arts goes all out for Art-a-Whirl, packing three floors full of art and three floors of live music.…
Mapping out your whirling weekend. WORDS BY DISPATCH STAFF Whether you’ve been going since the beginning or you’re just now ready to discover the many studio gems scattered around Northeast Minneapolis, here’s a list of some of the places to try to cover during your Art-a-Whirl weekend. Because the festival…
Every third Monday of the month, KFAI’s Ellen Stanley hosts the “finest women & non-binary artists in folk, roots, and Americana music!” This month’s guest is indie folksinger Maya Elena. MON 5/15, 6 PM, Free, 21+…
The Canadian folk-rockers make their way to the Turf tonight on their Come Morning Tour, named so for last year’s full-length album, described as a rebirth for the JUNO-winning duo. Locals Apocalypse Girlfriend open the night. MON 5/15, 7 PM, $20, 21+…
Cannon Falls native Caitlyn Smith returns to her home state for the first date of her “Minnesota Residency” tonight at the Entry. Tonight is a solo stop for Smith, who will hit three additional local venues throughout the rest of the year. With Alex Hall. MON 5/15, 7 PM, $25,…