More Fri // 1/27

Trace: Gallery Reception

FRI. 1/27 12 PM, 5-7 PM.

Explore the large-scale, abstract sculptures of rock and glacier formations created by local artist Kelsie Ward at the St. Paul Student Center, Larson Gallery. Show up at noon to meet Ward and learn about her process, or join at 5 for a reception.

Looper

FRI-SUN. 1/27-1/29 various times. $8.

In a future where time travel exists, watch what happens to a hired gun (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) when he faces off against himself from the future (or the past, depending on how you’re looking at things). Catch this neo-noir at the Trylon.

PARADOX 01.27.23

FRI. 1/27 7 PM. $20-$35. 18+.

Dance until barclose at Conga Latin Bistro. PARADOX features the music of DJ SWISHA, SEVRON, Yasmeenah, and OriTheGhost, and an art exhibit curated by Dylan Blair.

Dad Bod, bugsy, she’s green, and Haze Gazer

FRI. 1/27 8:30 PM. $10-$12. 18+.

Catch a dreamy set of Twin Cities of artists with a touch of metal at Dad Bod, bugsy, she’s green, and Haze Gazer’s show at the Entry.

Cumar (Confluence)

FRI-SAT. 1/27-1/28 7:30 PM.

The Southern Theater serves as the stage for local dancers and musicians performing a mixture of rhythms and expressive movements from West Africa and the music and footwork of Ireland.

Ex Machina

FRI-SUN. 1/27-1/28 various times. $8.

Among discussions of AI, what better time to watch Ex Machina (2014)? Watch a computer programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) spend a week with a slightly-off CEO (Oscar Isaac) and his robot creation (Alicia Vikander) at the Trylon.

Gothess Presents: Dead Souls @ Mortimer’s

FRI. 1/27 10 PM. $12. 21+.

Dance to cold beats and cold waves at Mortimer’s with your favorite goths.

120 Minutes @ 331 Club

FRI. 1/27 10 PM. Free. 21+.

Dedicated to the MTV show, catch the tribute band 120 Minutes play songs from Nirvana, Sonic Youth, and more at the 331 Club.

Mechanix presents MBC,Northern Barrier and Eckblad

FRI. 1/27 8:30 PM. $10. 21+.

Get ready to dance to the beats of jungle, tech, dnb music and more at Fraternal Order of Eagles.