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Twin Cities’ latest walking club garners immense support from women from all walks of life. Photo courtesy Isabelle Olson.

The Sunday Morning Club: Connecting Twin Cities women one coffee-walk at a time

by Emma Vasa
Published September 11, 2025

Finding community in a new city can feel overwhelming, especially for recent graduates, remote workers or anyone looking to try something new. The Sunday Morning Club, the Twin Cities’ newest women’s...

Pagan Pride Festival allows vendors to showcase their handmade goods and allows conversation to flow freely in celebration of Pagan traditions.

Pagan Pride Festival: Rooted in education and community

by Ziggy Keairns
Published September 10, 2025

On another rainy Saturday, Minnehaha Park welcomed the Twin Cities Pagan Pride Festival for a vibrant event full of unique artists, educational rituals and so much more. Many gathered to celebrate...

Performers from the juggler to the aerialist brought electrifying artistry to an intimate ring, where every act celebrated live performance.

Big energy in a small tent

by Ziggy Keairns
Published July 31, 2025

From Costa Rica to Mexico, Honduras to Guatemala, El Salvador to the U.S., the Do Portugal Circus Tour has dazzled cities with shows that prove you don’t need a massive arena to deliver world-class entertainment....

Cast members of the Friday night improv ensemble riff off audience suggestions in real time. Photo courtesy of Laugh Comedy Club

Laugh Camp Comedy Club embrace spontaneity

by Ziggy Keairns
Published July 31, 2025

Every Friday night at Laugh Camp Comedy Club, the curtain opens not on a polished script, but on possibility itself. Working from crowd suggestions, the cast leaps into unscripted worlds, chasing characters...

Soul of the Southside features a number of local vendors.

Soul of the Southside Festival celebrates Juneteenth for its fourth year

by Alexis Letang
Published June 17, 2025

The Soul of the Southside Juneteenth Festival returns to the intersection of Minnehaha Avenue and East Lake Street in South Minneapolis on Thursday, starting at noon.  In addition to the many vendors...

Bart Buch and Company perform ‘ODE TO WALT WHITMAN’ (Photo by Richard Termine)

Bart Buch and Company perform acclaimed ‘ODE TO WALT WHITMAN’ at Open Eye Theatre

by Trent Curry
Published June 7, 2025

As the first week of June comes to a close, the celebration of Pride and the LGBTQ+ community starts as Open Eye Theatre presents “Ode to Walt Whitman,” created and performed by Bart Buch and Company. This...

Visitors shop at the Vintage Block Party in September of last year. Photo courtesy of Carrie Martensen

Northeast Vintage Block Party returns this Saturday

by Trent Curry
Published May 30, 2025

The Northeast Vintage Block Party returns to Minneapolis this Saturday, after a successful first event last September. The block party will feature food, music, art and more than 30 different vintage...

“My life is awesome, and you’re a part of it, so thanks for being here,” Dacus said to the sold-out St. Paul crowd.

A night at the queer love museum with Lucy Dacus

by Sommer Wagen
Published May 7, 2025

Queer friends and lovers of all stripes swayed to Lucy Dacus’ sentimental indie stylings on her second night at St. Paul’s Palace Theatre on Tuesday.Dacus, who turned 30 on Friday, sold out her...

Manners and Misconduct draws on the classic themes of Jane Austen’s novels. Courtesy of Meghan Wolff.

Manners and Misconduct reimagines Jane Austen through improvisation

by Sophia Arndt
Published April 30, 2025

In the back theater of Bryant Lake Bowl & Theater, the cast of all female, femme-presenting and nonbinary performers celebrate the famous Austenian novels like “Pride and Prejudice” or “Sense...

People feel a sense of community when they attend themed dance nights.

Themed dance nights promote community, authenticity

by Isabella Caswell
Published April 30, 2025

In lieu of Charli XCX’s performance at Target Center, the Greenroom and Union Rooftop each held their own Brat Rave on Friday and Saturday.The Brat Rave is a themed dance party highlighting Charli...

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