725 Vineland Place, (612) 375-7622 For those who don't yet know it, Minneapolis is home to one of the top modern art museums in the world, dedicated as much to the classical spirit of modernism (Dadaism...

1001 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. (612) 305.1198 Catering to serious music buyers, Let It Be Records features an extensive and expensive collection of out-of-print vinyl records, collector items and limited-edition...

810 West Lake Street, Mpls. (612) 825-3737 Ah, what to do tonight. You're with a contentious crowd, and they can't come to an agreement. Some want to bowl, some want to eat, some just want to hit a bar,...

412 14th Avenue SE, Mpls. (612) 362-0427> Located in basement digs of the former Lower Landing, the Dinkytowner Cafe has been a live music hot spot since its incarnation two and a half years ago. The...

400 Cedar Ave. S., Mpls. 612) 332-2903 Located just a stone's throw from the U, the 400 Bar provides live music seven nights a week from local and touring indie bands. Pictures and newspaper clippings...

112 E Hennepin Ave., Mpls. (612) 379-2021 We Twin Citians are loathe to forget our ethnic roots, which explains the polka lounge at Nye's, but only partially explains the enduring popularity of this Polish...

W16012 University Ave., St. Paul (651) 647-0486 hat, on the outside, appears to be just another St. Paul dive is, once inside, St. Paul's biggest surprise. Aside from the endless nights of great music...

2017 Buford Ave. St. Paul. (612) 625-9794 Ahhh! The student union is still closed! But wait. Remember that other campus? You know, the one with the cows? Stuff that used to inhabit Coffman now resides...

1821 Riverside Avenue, Mpls. 612-341-9261 Hard Times Café is a coffee shop that appeals to everyone from punks to professors. With a low-key atmosphere and long business hours, the café is...

701 1st Ave N., Mpls. (612) 338-8388 If your favorite band has ever played a concert in the Minneapolis, they probably played at First Avenue. Since the legendary venue opened its doors for its first show...