Activists and supporters for social justice movements have shouted on the streets and across social media platforms over the last two months. As coverage of protests wanes, student activists continue to...

Sarah Walk, a 29-year-old Minneapolis musician turned Los Angeles indie-music scene local, is set to release her new album “Another Me” on August 28. A&E had the chance to chat with Walk about...

Readers, writers and artists across the Twin Cities tuned in to StorySLAM, a virtual storytelling competition, on July 22.  The Moth, a New York based storytelling production organization, brought...

Once a week for the last month, art-activism collective The People’s Library has asked community members to donate money to the organization in exchange for a t-shirt. One popular design depicts the...

Lilacs, tulips, redbuds and more, the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum houses priceless plant collections, catching the eyes of botany enthusiasts across the nation. It reopened for drive-through viewing...

In a 2018 interview with Sway on MTV’s TRL, Juice WRLD talked about the meaning of 999, a number constantly referenced in his music. The Chicago MC explained how as an inversion of 666 — the biblical...

Murals centered around the Black Lives Matter movement can now be found all over Minneapolis since the police killing of George Floyd. One group of artists is using these murals to picture a better future. Creatives...

Construction of a fully renovated skate park in the heart of downtown is set to begin later this year.  On July 1, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board approved plans for a new and improved Elliot...

Dad Bod has been a part of the Minneapolis music scene since the summer of 2019, regularly playing shows at 7th St. Entry and college house parties. The band is made up of five members: Callie Marino,...

Anti-racist learning has come to the forefront of students' everyday lives. People have learned that anti-racist education must also coincide with actions that support Black, Indigenous and other minority...

Minneapolis has been in a state of constant change since police killed George Floyd and protests broke out in all corners of the city.  Students have donated time and resources to communities around...

We hear their names — George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner – but artists Connor Wright and Anna Barber want people to know all of their names. The two are the co-creators of the “Say Their Names”...

The George Floyd protests not only brought Minneapolis together, but sparked a larger movement — the fight against systemic injustice — which soon took off across America. Some local photographers...

Conceived in 2013 by brothers Stephen and Erik Paulson, Twin Cities-based band Remo Drive has done multiple cross-country tours, playing with fellow local music staples including Hippo Campus and Beach...

Video calls became the new “Want to grab coffee sometime?” to maintain social distancing guidelines and other coronavirus safety precautions that have been in place for the last three months. Amid...

As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, it’s hard not to get nostalgic about the way things were just a few months ago. University of Minnesota students Mac Scheldt and Katelyn McLane of Little Red Theatre...

COVID-19 has taken many students with busy schedules and stuck them at home to watch Netflix or bake all day. Pets who were used to seeing their owners before and after school now get to enjoy their company...

Under normal circumstances, The Tower literary magazine hosts a launch party each spring at the Weisman Art Museum to celebrate the publishing of its yearly issue. But with COVID-19 putting a halt to all...

The Twin Cities’ yearly Pride Festival and parade have been staple events for the Twin Cities LGBTQ+ community and an experience many look forward to. On April 3, Twin Cities Pride released a statement...

With everyone tucked away at home, college kids have dusted off their Nintendos to find comfort in a game they played as kids. Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a game about going outside and hanging out...

For students at the University of Minnesota, going to see a band or DJ perform live was a staple of a regular weekend just a few weeks ago. When COVID-19 put a halt to all large gatherings, musicians and...

Even with campus life at a stand still, University of Minnesota students are finding creative ways to stay connected.  Halfway through the University’s spring break, President Gabel declared all...

If you saw someone wearing a black cape, pulling a bunny out of a hat while uttering “abracadabra,” you’d know straight away that they were a magician.  Noah Sonie sported a hoodie and jeans,...

Friday: Weisman Art De-Stress Tour Feeling the stress of midterms? Looking to take your mind off school and see something new? Join the Weisman Art Museum on East Bank to kick off an afternoon of relaxing...

Walking through sand is how it feels to listen to Tame Impala’s newest offering, “The Slow Rush.”  The Aussie master of trippy rock, frontman and multi-instrumentalist Kevin Parker released...

This weekend is all about celebrating. Dance the night away by making a tribute to some of the best 90s hits on Friday, honor the work of local artists by celebrating Black History Month on Saturday and...

Friday: Brewery Roller Skating  Kick your average Valentine’s Day plans to the curb! Grab your Valentines or "palentines" and roll around a brewery this Friday. This will be the third year in a...

Whether you’re looking for live music or to spend some time outdoors, this weekend in the Cities is full of events you won’t want to miss.   Friday: Battle of the Bands  Stop by the basement...

Known first as a mysterious YouTube sensation, Poppy transformed into a dark angel armed with a mix of punk-electronica and sludge metal in downtown St. Paul Thursday. Performing her coming-of-scene album,...

Winter break is over, but A&E has events to keep you entertained throughout the winter season. Get ready to bundle up and catch these events happening around the Twin Cities before they’re gone.  Friday:...