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Louis Hynes, Malina Weissman and Neil Patrick Harris in "A Series of Unfortunate Events."

Step aside, Jim Carrey. There’s a new Count Olaf on Netflix.

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 26, 2017
Netflix’s episodic adaptation of Lemony Snicket’s “A Series of Unfortunate Events will make you rediscover cherished stories.

Culture compass: spelling, house partying and jazz

by Joe Cristo
Published January 26, 2017

Friday: Aaron Carter at The PourhouseThis Friday, come dance with me to that one Shaq song. Aaron Carter, the child star we all know and love, will be playing his greatest hits for throngs of middle-aged...

Psychic Holly Burns sits at a table in Magus Books and Herbs awaiting customers to give readings to on Jan. 25, 2016. Magus, located in Dinkytown, offers a variety of spiritual services to the Minneapolis community.

Holly Burns heard a whisper in her ear. Now she’s a psychic reader at Magus.

by Katie Lauer
Published January 26, 2017
Burns says she acts as a translator between what she hears from her spirit guide and her clients.
Minneapolis based poet Sun Yung Shin poses for a portrait outside the Roosevelt Library in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan 21.

Minneapolis poet Sun Yung Shin talks art, the state of the U.S., writing during difficult times

by Joe Cristo
Published January 25, 2017
Local poet and teacher Sun Yung Shin has won the Asian American Literary Award among other awards.
Rachel Takazawa watches as Rod Dockter putts the ball into Hole 16 at Can Can Wonderland in St.Paul on Thursday, Jan 16.

Exploring Can Can Wonderland — an adult playground with drinks and games

by Katie Lauer
Published January 24, 2017
This artist-renovated warehouse in St. Paul feels like a lively combination of carnival and sculpture garden.
Gallery viewers look at art in the local gallery space Yeah Maybe in the Seward neighborhood on Jan. 22, 2017. Local musical collective Six Families helps to curate music at the space, which also hosts shows.

Artist collective Six Families advocates activism, builds Twin Cities community

by Joe Cristo
Published January 24, 2017
“[Community] feels like all we have right now.”
Junior Patrick Griffin guards the galleries on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 at the Weisman Art Museum on East Bank.

WAM Collective: Bridging the gap between student and museum

by Maddy Folstein
Published January 24, 2017
WAM Collective plans various events to bring students into the galleries and gauge interest in the museum's work.

Culture compass: rodents, responses and (breaking) routine

by Sophia Vilenksy
Published January 20, 2017
Here's what you should be doing this weekend.
Ryan Coit poses for a portrait in his photo studio on Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2017. Ryan's art explores queer sexuality and the human form.

Lifting the veil: Mpls photographer captures images of queer sexuality

by Gunthar Reising
Published January 20, 2017
Ryan Coit specializes in photographing queer intimacy — this means leather masks, handcuffs and genitalia.
Rob Schleicher explains the game Call of Cthulhu to Ryan Albright as both learn how to play it at Fantasy Flight Games in Roseville on Jan. 16, 2016. The center hosts a variety of activities and competitions for tabletop game enthusiasts in the Twin Cities.

Roundup: Here are the best local board gaming spots in the Twin Cities

by Joe Cristo
Published January 19, 2017
Game of Thrones garb not required.

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