A man about town who supports as many shows as he plays (a lot for both), Nato Coles celebrates his birthday tonight at Mortimer’s, leading the Blue Diamond band to the corner of Lyndale and Franklin by way of E Street. Joining this marathon bill, which fits for the indefatigable…
Becky Schlegel and Mother Banjo leave their kids at home tonight so they can entertain you and yours at the Aster Cafe. Schlegel’s brand of country and bluegrass blends well on the bill with Ellen Stanley’s Mother Banjo project, who are looking forward to a ten-year anniversary vinyl reissue of…
Artist Chris Cinque opens her new exhibit “Each One Was Heard: A Visual Memoir” with a reception tonight at Form + Content gallery. Running through June 17 the series is described as “larger-than-life charcoal drawings that tell the story of a girl’s escape from the chaos of sexual trauma into…
Find a moment of peace while enjoying the soothing tunes of the Minnesota Orchestra at Spring Yoga at Orchestra Hall. Each session includes an individual or duo performance by a Minnesota Orchestra member, playing selections designed to pair with your flow. Taught by local instructors, these events are open to…
Did you forget to grab a gift for Mom? Are you a mom yourself and just want to treat yourself? Regardless of what you need, head to Malcolm Yards to explore the annual Mom-A-Rama event. Explore 20 local artists in the Blueprint Room, where you can explore art, flowers, spices,…
Crafters Local 612 are back with their No Coast Craft-O-Rama just in time for Mother’s Day! Stroll the Midtown Global Market all afternoon from 10-4 for their spring event with music on the plaza and (of course) fantastic food options. SAT 5/13, 10 AM, Free, All Ages…
What’s a kingdom to do when its heirs keep getting kidnapped? Bring in three mysterious women with powers, of course! In the 1993 Hong Kong film The Heroic Trio, Wonder Woman (no, not that one), Thief Catcher, and Invisible Woman team up to defeat the Evil Master, the one behind…
If you only know of Rebecca Black from ‘Friday,’ you’ve missed out on some quality bops. Despite being a pop icon for more than a decade, her debut album just came out this year. Both her voice and subject matter have matured since her ‘Friday’ days, and she’s fully moved…
Our semi-regular roundup of don’t-miss musicians. Check it out. Cult Vibes Tag: An arty, pandemic-born project from Dōjō Holliday, Matthew ‘Gravey’ Graves, Dillon Marchus, and Dave Power. What: One of the only bands instantly making audiences get up and dance—you know it’s true!—with their big band set-up that features multiple…
This isn’t a story about a kid who’s dying, this is about a kid who’s living. WORDS BY CHRIS STROUTH I am going to tell you a story. This story may break your heart, or it might mend it. My guess is that it will do a bit of both.…