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Exhibit Curator Amoke Kubat poses for a portrait in the Weisman Art Museum on Saturday, Feb. 15. Yo Mama’s House, an artist, activist and healer cooperative, is celebrating Black History Month and Women’s History Month with this pop-up display. (Emily Urfer / Minnesota Daily)

“Black to the Future”: new WAM exhibit celebrates a rich African history

by Alex Strangman
Published February 20, 2020
The new exhibit in the Weisman Art Museum’s Target Studio encourages visitors to reimagine North Minneapolis’ past, present and “Afrofuture.”
Culture compass: '90s bangers, Black History Month and laid-back sketching

Culture compass: ’90s bangers, Black History Month and laid-back sketching

by Meg Bishop and Frankie Carlson
Published February 20, 2020
Looking for weekend activities? A&E has you covered.
Minneapolis Musician KingEmpress performs at the Tangible Thoughts Open Mic event at A-Mill Artist Lofts on Saturday, Feb. 15. The recurring event serves as a platform to highlight Black thought and expression in the Twin Cities.

‘Tangible Thoughts’ holds space, love for Black creatives

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 20, 2020
“Tangible Thoughts Open Mic,” part of the Tangible arts collective, is a monthly event for Black artists and activists.
The Fillmore Minneapolis. Courtesy of Live Nation.

The Fillmore brings retro style to North Loop concert scene

by Alex Strangman
Published February 17, 2020
The newest addition to the Fillmore franchise, the Fillmore Minneapolis, opened its doors Feb. 12.
Models showing Designer Ian Harris' work walk the runway at the Amplified fashion show at Rapson Hall on Saturday, Feb. 15. The show features designs by University of Minnesota apparel design seniors.

Amplifying voices in fashion takes the stage at annual runway show

by Farrah Mina
Published February 17, 2020
The College of Design's 52nd annual fashion took place Saturday.
Artist Lil Crush poses for a portrait at RiverRock Studios on Monday Feb 10. Lil Crush goes on “Me, Myself, I’m kind of a heartbroken kid, and I’m all about love in every form. Whether it’s the bad kind or the good kind."

Underground Update: World’s got a Lil Crush

by Alex Strangman
Published February 17, 2020
Minneapolis musician Lil Crush refuses to be put in a box as he prepares to take over the music world.
Developer Charles McGregor poses for a portrait in his workspace on Wednesday Feb 12. McGregor and his team at Glitch launched a new game called Hyperdot.

Local game developer Charles McGregor launches “HyperDot” game for Xbox

by Frankie Carlson
Published February 16, 2020
After years of work, McGregor has released his latest arcade action game in a partnership with Xbox.
Auditionee Mimi Ewuakye poses with her call number at an open casting for ‘Love Island' at Surly Brewing Company on Saturday, Feb. 15.

So, you want to be a ‘Love Island’ contestant?

by Ksenia Gorinshteyn
Published February 16, 2020
The show hosted a casting call near the University of Minnesota last week. Season two of “Love Island USA” will air May 21 on CBS.
Angel Hawari evaluates the placement of a painting during setup for Safeword: An Erotic Art Show at the A-Mill Underground Museum on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Just in time for Valentine’s day, erotic art show pops up in Minneapolis

by Alex Strangman
Published February 13, 2020
The two day pop-up show takes a regular gallery and turns it into an open conversation surrounding art, sex and sexuality.
Culture compass: Valentine’s Day edition

Culture compass: Valentine’s Day edition

by Meg Bishop
Published February 13, 2020
A&E has weekend plans for you and those special people in your life.

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