Consider this an inside-out battle of the bands. First Avenue is recruiting 25 musicians with the charge to split into five bands and write music for said band in just two days. Then they perform the brand-spanking-new music in a brand-spanking-new band on the main stage. For the public! The…
Sure, you can see amazing standup comedy in Minnesota all year long. But when was the last time you saw comedy while you were wearing shorts? Comedian Ulysses Zackery leads a squad of comedy killers into Broken Clock Brewing for the latest installment of his “Now That’s Funny” Comedy Show.…
Tonight’s Triple Play at ROK brings together drum & bass with hip-hop and funk, brought to you by DJ Anthony Kasper, Wissota Funk, and DJ Elsewhere. ROK has begun to host more live music and listening/dance nights like this. It’s a great chance to check out a venue on the…
Rev. Matt’s Monster Science presents Diamond’s Are a Monster’s Best Friend. Twin Cities comic superstar Lauren Anderson, along with Rev. Matt, will delve into “the monsters of gems and jewelry, and the gems and jewelry of monsters!” Enthusiasm about precious stones and weird 70s childrens’ television is guaranteed. THURS 7/6,…
MVO–a community based orchestra–continues its ‘first Thursdays’ summer residency at Bauhaus Brew Labs. Grab a brew and enjoy two musical sets from the orchestra, which is known for tackling a wide variety of classical composers, and for their commitment to offering no-cost concerts. Their brewery pop-up shows often sneak in…
Curated by multidisciplinary artist, DJ, and curator Yasmeenah, What’s in Your Crate invites you to pack a blanket and meet fellow music lovers in the Wurtle Upper Garden at the Walker for an evening of vinyl and conversation. Part of the museum’s Summer Social 2023 series, local DJs will bring…
Have you ever heard a boy band ballad sung acapella by a badass women’s choir? Well now’s your chance! Prairie Fire Lady Choir will be joined at the Turf by fellow Twin Cities-based musicians Annie Enneking, Cathy Pineiro, Colleen Somerville, Leslie Vincent, Skarlett Woods and others. Reimagining the songs of…
It’s the monthly installment of Tape Freaks at the Trylon! The first Wednesday of each month, guests file in unsure of what they’re about to see, but secure in the fact that the curators have dug deep and have their entertainment needs in mind. A great way to chill in…
Local poetry collective comes together at the 331 tonight to celebrate the freedom to be ourselves. Host Stephanie Was-Was will present musical duo Randall Throckmorton and Christopher Thompson, as well as poet/writer Paul Dickinson and poet/editor Patrick Werle and some Bosso regulars. WED 7/5, 9:30 PM, Free, 21+…
It’s been 5 years since Tiller’s last US tour, and 3 since he dropped his most recent album, 2020’s Anniversary. On the 25-city Back and I’m Better Tour Tiller is making up for lost time. Not only will he be performing music from his critically lauded first three albums, the…