Head back to the 1920s at Jazz Age Rumpus. If the fears of recession weren’t enough to get you thinking of the 1930s, the Jazz Age Rumpus will send you right back in time. Year two of this festival brings together a collection of the greatest jazz performers the Twin…
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…
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+…
A few minutes with a very busy Anna Becker, NEMAA executive director, on the state of the top arts district in the USA according to USA Today WORDS BY KATIE DOHMAN It’s two weeks to Art-A-Whirl and Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA) executive director Anna Becker is standing on a…