Things To Do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities
Find things to do in Minneapolis and around the Twin Cities. Including events from venues such as Orpheum Theater, Xcel Energy Center, Target Center and more.
10 ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo in the Twin Cities this weekend
From salsa dancing to riverside views and margaritas, there's plenty of fun to be had.
Eat & Drink
Old new burger alert: Edina's Convention Grill is back
After a 4-year hiatus, the storied diner is once again serving burgers, malts and nostalgia. Add this to your weekend plans.
Stage & Arts
Review: 'Flex' brings hoops and dreams to life at Penumbra Theatre
At a time when Minnesotans are hoping for a championship basketball run, the St. Paul theater has a real winner.
TV & Media
TV to watch: 'Unfrosted,' Jerry Seinfeld's cereal-war comedy, needs more snap, crackle and pop
What TV critic Neal Justin is watching this week.
Variety
We all need friends. Maybe even your dog.
Many dogs can live longer, healthier lives if they spend time with other canine companions.
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things our food writers ate in the Twin Cities area this week
The new sandwich game in town, pulltabs and meat-raffle pizza, a taste of vegetable heaven, getting reacquainted with a friend and visiting the Restaurant Capital of Minnesota.
Eat & Drink
Minnesota's first 'cannabakery' will offer cannabis pastries
The pastries at Chez Annalise in Minneapolis are available with and without CBD.
Things To Do
Where to celebrate Star Wars Day (May the 4th) in Minneapolis and St. Paul
From stormtrooping for charity to block parties, break up the monotony of this gloomy spring with Star Wars events across the Twin Cities.
TV & Media
Neal Justin: 'Hacks' is TV's best buddy sitcom
The Emmy-winning series returns after a nearly two-year break.
Music
Coming soon to Airbnb: Prince's once-derelict Purple Rain House in Minneapolis
"Sleep like the Kid himself," reads the property listing, which names bandmates Wendy and Lisa as the hosts.
Variety
Review: Anne Hathaway is radiant in the coming-of-middle-age 'The Idea of You'
The chemistry between her art gallery owner and Nicholas Galitzine's hunky boy bander sizzles.
Variety
Review: 'The Fall Guy' gets a lift from the charisma and humor of Ryan Gosling
No Kensplaining necessary. Gosling and Emily Blunt's rom-com/adventure is a crowd-pleaser.
Eat & Drink
A first look at Chilango, Jorge Guzmán's Mex-Tex restaurant
What you need to know before visiting the James Beard-nominated chef's new restaurant overlooking Bde Maka Ska.
TV & Media
TV review: 'The Contestant' peels curtain back on the worst reality show of all time
The Hulu film exposes secrets behind a horrible hit.
Books
On a battered beach, a young woman comes of age in 'exquisite' 'Whale Fall'
FICTION: Elizabeth O'Connor's debut novel is set in Wales, but the main character begins to learn of life beyond her tiny town.
Books
Endorsed by Stephen King and our reviewer, 'The Return of Ellie Black' is an 'assured' thriller
FICTION: When a missing person returns, that's just the start of the mystery.
Books
An unlikely friendship blooms in warm novel 'Sipsworth' (hint: it's perfect for the cabin)
FICTION: Simon Van Booy's book is a gentle charmer.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from May 2-8 include Judas Priest, Belle & Sebastian, Kenny Chesney, Robyn Hitchcock, Daniel Lanois and Ber.
Eat & Drink
The story behind why Minneapolis' successful Italian Eatery is closing
Plus: a long-awaited Northeast restaurant has a name, a new Edina spot is opening soon and more restaurant news from the Twin Cities and Duluth.
Books
Thriller 'Hunted' finds parents searching for their children and trying to prevent disaster
FICTION: Abir Mukherjee's superlative novel is "an adrenaline rush."
Variety
Critics' picks: The 14 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
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