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.
Eat & Drink
The 5 best things we ate in the Twin Cities area this week
Among this week's highlights: The sandwich we're still craving, an unbeatable lunch deal, chicken perfection, biscuits at an all-day cafe and a special menu we hope see again.
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Minnetonka estate showcases Victorian era and Minnesota's milling past
The Charles H. Burwell House was the first Minnetonka site to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Music
Review: Pianist Bertrand Chamayou's artistry gleamed bright in Minnesota Orchestra concert
The program's highlight was the finale of the Camille Saint-Saëns "Egyptian" concerto.
Stage & Arts
'A Christmas Carol' breaks surprising new theater ground at the Guthrie
The holiday classic marks the solo directing debut of new mother Addie Gorlin-Han.
Books
A boy builds a machine to connect with his late mother in novel 'How to Build a Boat'
FICTION: A richly emotional tale about how an Irish boy's dream brings together a community.
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Great Northern Festival's 2024 lineup to feature more fire and ice
Highlights of the winter festival will include a 100-foot ice bar, three weeks of saunas and epic dinners.
Stage & Arts
Review: Broadway's 'Company' offers 'Bachelorette,' 'Sex and the City' updates to Sondheim classic
The Tony-winning production feels more relevant than the 1970 original.
Books
'Longstreet' bio looks back at a divisive leader whose supporters scorned him
NONFICTION: The Civil War general embraced the Union after the war ended. It cost him.
Books
A 20-something with huge loans struggles to keep it together in 'Wings of Red'
FICTION: A thoughtful meditation on artistic aspirations, financial hardship and the multiple meanings of home.
Music
The Big Gigs: 10 best concerts to see in the Twin Cities this week
Highlights from Nov. 16-22 include Jonas Brothers, Dessa, the Eagles, Liz Phair and Dierks Bentley.
Eat & Drink
6 Twin Cities area restaurant openings, closings and events
Plus: Brewery inside Keg & Case is closing, a new restaurant in Hopkins and more restaurant news.
Stage & Arts
Review: CTC's 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas' steals hearts with TV-esque staging
Director Peter Brosius achieves longheld dreams with his farewell production of the holiday classic.
Music
Minnesota Sinfonia will shut down in 2025 after 36 years
The group is known for its music-in-schools programs in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
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9 free things to do in the Twin Cities area this week
From Hmong New Year to an artisan market, Minnesota has it all — cheap.
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8 best holiday shows this season in the Twin Cities area
Looking for holiday entertainment? Check out these yuletide performances, events and exhibits.
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Critics' picks: The 13 best things to do and see in the Twin Cities this week
Critics' picks for entertainment in the week ahead.
Books
Barbra Streisand's 900-page memoir offers family drama, career analysis and score-settling
NONFICTION: The 3-pound book is a must-read for fans.
Music
ZZ Top and Lynyrd Skynyrd to double down at Treasure Island Amphitheater next August
Both of the Southern rock bands are flying on despite losing key members in recent years.
Books
Will they or won't they? 'Wake-Up Call' is a romcom so, yeah, they will
FICTION: It may be formulaic but Beth O'Leary's latest is fun, funny and sexy.
Books
On Val McDermid's thriller 'Past Lying' and the benefits of diving in, mid-series
FICTION: It's set in Edinburgh, and the crime writer is writing about the death of a crime writer.
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