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Culture

Embrace the Pundamonium

by Becca Most
Published March 26, 2019
The monthly Minneapolis pun slam celebrates a ... pun-derrated medium in the comedy scene
Illustrated by Morgan La Casse

Review: “Pippin” brings some serious circus vibes to West Bank

by Becca Most
Published March 5, 2019
Filled with elaborate dance breaks, quirky costumes and engaging characters, the latest University musical is a must-see.

Culture compass: Stop-motion, pie and lights

by Becca Most
Published February 28, 2019

Friday: Social House with Darnell Williams and the MARAJ  Pittsburgh rap duo Social House, known for their popular song “Magic in the Hamptons ft. Lil Yachty” and their work in producing Ariana...

The cast of "The Birds; Or Pete & Earl Want WiFi" warm up before their Saturday, Feb. 23 show at the Phoenix Theater.

Bringing comedy theater center stage … allegedly

by Becca Most
Published February 25, 2019
Spotlighting the avant-garde, An Alleged Theatre Company defies traditional theater norms
The illustration is based on the work of Shannon Rahkola.

Local comedy group is no fool’s errand (although their name may suggest otherwise)

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Through their blend of sketch comedy, improv and music, Fool’s Errand hopes to give students a place where they can laugh and enjoy the local comedy scene.

Review: ‘Potted Potter’ fails to cast a spell over Minneapolis

by Becca Most
Published February 18, 2019
Although the two-man parody show drew some laughs, it was ultimately not worth the price of admission.
Photo by Dan Norman, courtesy of The Jungle Theater

Throw us to ‘The Wolves’

by Sophie Vilensky
Published February 15, 2019
The play will complete its second run this weekend.

Culture compass: Cat meditation, local music and “You”

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published January 24, 2019

Friday: Fool’s Errand Comedy Variety Show Back with another variety show, Fool’s Errand will provide the Purple Onion crowd with some jokes and tunes for the first Friday night of the semester. The...

Culture compass: Moose patrols, Scrooge and photons

by Samir Ferdowsi
Published November 15, 2018

Friday: Victor Shores w/ Pierre and Heart to Gold Nothing says "punk show" like a good ol' Minneapolis dive bar. Catch a locally-stacked lineup of basement punk bands as they perform new music specifically...

Noises Off is running until Dec. 16 at the Guthrie Theater.

‘Noises Off’ finds comedy in chaos

by Liv Martin
Published November 5, 2018
The exceptional cast of “Noises Off” had the audience cracking up all night.

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