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The opening sequence of "Only Ugly Guys." Picture courtesy of Jacob Olson.

“Only Ugly Guys,” an enthralling play about the struggles of queer dating

by Gabriel Brito
Published June 27, 2024

“Only Ugly Guys,” an original four-act play by local playwright Kurt Engh following the interconnected lives of four gay men, opened at the Open Eye Theatre last Friday.Hilarious and deeply introspective,...

These books reflect a variety of queer identities and experiences and are good reads for everyone, queer or not.

Pride Month Book Club: 5 LGBTQ+ books to read in June

by Sommer Wagen
Published June 11, 2024

Whether or not you identify as LGBTQ+, engaging with queer history and culture is always a worthy endeavor, especially during Pride Month.Maintaining queer visibility is a continuous struggle, especially...

The festival is being planned by students in the year-long "Dance Production" class. The event features eight artists who specialize in various art forms, a portrait photographer and an emcee.

‘make : magnify’ facilitates multi-disciplinary collaboration

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 12, 2024
The arts festival, put on by students, runs for one performance Saturday at 4 p.m.
The interior of Book House in Dinkytown. From classics to science fiction, there are many places to shop for books while supporting small businesses.

Best independent bookstores near campus

by Max Mueller
Published April 9, 2024
If you’re looking for a new piece of literature, here is where to go.
“Roe” follows Norma McCorvey, Sarah Weddington and the polarization and passion related to the issue.

UMN theatre’s ‘Roe’ examines and humanizes the history of abortion rights

by Maddie Robinson
Published April 8, 2024
The play opens Friday in the Nolte Xperimental Theatre.
Lead vocalist Rick X. Hoops performs alongside drummer Aerynne Holmes (back) and guitarist Fred Nolte (left) in "Queer Life: A Trans Narrative Recital" on Thursday. The GSC’s debut production recontextualizes musical numbers into a trans narrative.

Queer visibility, queer joy, queer life “is a Cabaret”

by Sommer Wagen
Published April 5, 2024
The Gender and Sexuality Center’s first stage production was a deeply moving musical journey through trans life at a time when visibility is more important than ever.
Podcast About List at Sisyphus Brewery. The Minnesota Daily spoke with the comedians about their show and how it has changed.

An interview with Podcast About List

by Max Mueller
Published March 31, 2024
The comedy group performed a show in Minneapolis on Saturday.
The classic Shakespearean play follows multiple plot points, like a conflict between four lovers and a wedding between Theseus and Hippolyta. The performance lasted roughly two and a half hours total.

Review: BFA students shine in ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

by Maddie Robinson
Published March 31, 2024
The production ran Friday through Sunday in the Stoll Thrust Theatre.
UMN dance students rehearse "Assimilation," a piece choreographed by Nakeema King in collaboration with cast artists.

Review: “Rising” by UMN dance students

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 26, 2024
The concert was a beautiful presentation of contemporary dance by young artists.
"F---ing A" opens Friday and runs until March 2 in the Rarig Center’s Stoll Thrust Theatre.

UMN theatre tackles bodily autonomy in upcoming play

by Maddie Robinson
Published February 19, 2024
The show opens Friday and runs until March 2 in the Rarig Center’s Stoll Thrust Theatre.

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