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Laughter and charm are in full effect at the Joke Joint, where chandeliers and an ornate balcony create elegant old-time atmosphere. The comedians, however, are as up-to-the-minute as they come, a hea... [more+]

Laughter and charm are in full effect at the Joke Joint, where chandeliers and an ornate balcony create elegant old-time atmosphere. The comedians, however, are as up-to-the-minute as they come, a heady stew of nationally touring headliners and local stand-up stalwarts. A full bar is stocked with martinis, margaritas and other concoctions, with a beer list that ranges from domestics to hopped-up microbrews. And the menu of chicken tenders, fried ravioli and other pub-grub fare will ensure that the relentless belly laughs do not exhaust you. Pop on into the Joke Joint in Saint Paul, and feel your spirits lift. [less-]

In a time when facts are flimsy and rivals are formed on social media every day, it's up to the "Guardians of the Fallacy" to bring laughter to the world. Featuring Brave New Workshop cast members Lau... [more+]

In a time when facts are flimsy and rivals are formed on social media every day, it's up to the "Guardians of the Fallacy" to bring laughter to the world. Featuring Brave New Workshop cast members Lauren Anderson, Denzel Belin, Ryan Nelson, Tom Reed and more, the Guardians are coming with non-stop entertainment that promises to weaponize your funny bone. Don't miss this super night of comedy from these caped crusaders! [less-]

With more than 1,600 cans and over 450 bottle of beer consumed onstage, Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare has racked up impressive numbers. Ripping a page out of the ingeniously sloppy series "Drunk History", th... [more+]

With more than 1,600 cans and over 450 bottle of beer consumed onstage, Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare has racked up impressive numbers. Ripping a page out of the ingeniously sloppy series "Drunk History", the theater troupe behind Sh*t-Faced Shakespeare inserts an entirely inebriated cast member into an entirely serious production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream". Laugh-out-loud funny and completely interactive, the series has been selling out shows in the UK since 2010 and finally makes its way stateside. With audiences dictating when the drunk actor must drink more, no two performances are ever the same. And lest you think it disrespectful, it's all based on the good 'ol days of the raucous, interactive and vibrant Elizabethan theater scene. The most fun, bawdy Shakespeare play you'll ever see happens at Camp Bar in St. Paul. [less-]

With incredible hip-hop dancing, a contemporary Latin-flavored score and a story from Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of the hit Broadway show "Hamilton"), "In the Heights" made a huge splash on Broadway,... [more+]

With incredible hip-hop dancing, a contemporary Latin-flavored score and a story from Lin-Manuel Miranda (creator of the hit Broadway show "Hamilton"), "In the Heights" made a huge splash on Broadway, scoring the 2008 Tony Award for Best Musical and winning over audiences with its fresh-faced charm and vibrant music. This production takes you on an exhilarating theatrical journey into the lives of the residents of the Dominican-American neighborhood of Washington Heights in New York City -- a place where the coffee from Usnavi's corner bodega is light and sweet, the windows are always open and the breeze carries the scent of impending change. Don't miss this vibrant musical at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul. [less-]

From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless story of "Aladdin", a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary... [more+]

From the producer of "The Lion King" comes the timeless story of "Aladdin", a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It's an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite. Hailed by "USA Today" as "Pure Genie-Us," "Aladdin" features all your favorite songs from the film as well as new music written by Tony and Academy Award winner Alan Menken ("Newsies") with lyrics penned by the legendary Howard Ashman ("Beauty and the Beast"), Tony Award winner Tim Rice ("The Lion King", Aida), and book writer Chad Beguelin ("The Wedding Singer"). Directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw ("The Book of Mormon", "Something Rotten!"), this "Fabulous" and "Extravagant" ("The New York Times") new musical boasts an incomparable design team, with sets, costumes and lighting from Tony Award winners Bob Crowley ("Mary Poppins"), Gregg Barnes ("Kinky Boots"), and Natasha Katz ("An American in Paris"). See why audiences and critics agree, "Aladdin" is "Exactly What You Wish For!" (NBC-TV). [less-]

Every month, the "Uncle Floyd Improv" comedy show barrels into The Cabaret at Camp with plenty of "Yes, and ..." hilarity. Some of St. Paul's most go-there improvisers step up to the stage together to... [more+]

Every month, the "Uncle Floyd Improv" comedy show barrels into The Cabaret at Camp with plenty of "Yes, and ..." hilarity. Some of St. Paul's most go-there improvisers step up to the stage together to explore the more jubilantly juvenile side of comedy. They'll revel in all things immature -- from unscripted, low-brow humor to ad libbed fart jokes. Check your grown-up cares and concerns at the door; you haven't laughed this hard and unabashedly since your high school cafeteria days. [less-]

Thinking of traditional Celtic music, you probably envision loud bagpipes and wild mandolins, right? Ten Strings and a Goat Skin erases all your preconceived notions of traditional Irish music and mod... [more+]

Thinking of traditional Celtic music, you probably envision loud bagpipes and wild mandolins, right? Ten Strings and a Goat Skin erases all your preconceived notions of traditional Irish music and modernizes it to something entirely folk-friendly and infectious. Retaining original Celtic sounds, the trio adds in their own blend of Irish, Acadian, and French language with modern and world rhythms, making for a high-energy, fiery sound. Hailed by "The Guardian" as a "seamless, polished, barrel-drum-tight, rhythmically innovative and wildly entertaining traditional music powerhouse," the gang lights up the stage, along with a special guest, at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. [less-]

With a mix of music, comedy and a little help from the audience, The Looney Lutherans are on their way to the Plymouth Playhouse to share some age-old wisdom for healthy living -- the Lutheran way (bu... [more+]

With a mix of music, comedy and a little help from the audience, The Looney Lutherans are on their way to the Plymouth Playhouse to share some age-old wisdom for healthy living -- the Lutheran way (but you don't have to be Lutheran to love 'em). As this trio of wacky gals promotes a new cookbook and "lifestyle guide," "Use Your Food. A Guide to a Healthy Holiday, From Our Kitchen to Yours, Eat Like a Lutheran!", this funny show delivers segments about everything from the Lutheran food wheel (all roads lead to hotdish) and the ideal exercise routine to Lutheran beauty tips and more. Enjoy the good old-fashioned fun of this show, which has been cooked up one of the writers of the hit "Church Basement Ladies" musicals, at the Plymouth Playhouse. [less-]

A sleek natural-wood autoharp resembling something one might purchase at Ikea, the kantele is the Finnish national instrument, and Kardemimmit is the Finnish quartet who've turned its mastery into mod... [more+]

A sleek natural-wood autoharp resembling something one might purchase at Ikea, the kantele is the Finnish national instrument, and Kardemimmit is the Finnish quartet who've turned its mastery into modern Scandinavian music with a folk-roots feel. Maija Pokela, Jutta Rahmel, Anna Wegelius and Leeni Wegelius all hail from Espoo, the second largest city in Finland, and as an ensemble, they produce haunting traditional harmonies to go along with the singular sound of their strings. They'll perform as part of the Global Roots series at The Cedar in Minneapolis, with openers The Lacewings, a local acoustic folk duo. [less-]

There "is" something you can do to help Houstonions after Harvey. The Houston Food Bank (our nation's largest food bank) supports the children, families and seniors in Southeast Texas who are in need ... [more+]

There "is" something you can do to help Houstonions after Harvey. The Houston Food Bank (our nation's largest food bank) supports the children, families and seniors in Southeast Texas who are in need of food, water and supplies. A $10 donation will enable Houston Food Bank to provide 30 meals for hungry neighbors in emergencies and throughout the year. Every year Houston Food Bank feeds 800,000 people through its network of food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies. You can pitch in with donations of $10 (feeds 30), $20 (feeds 60) or $30 (feeds 90), now through the end of September, and 100% of the money donated will go to Houston Food Bank's life-changing work. Once this year's disaster relief and recovery needs have been met, any remaining donations will be used to fund ongoing hunger-relief efforts. [less-]

When you're young, being even a little different can feel like having a target on your back for bullies. That's how it is for three different students in the new play "Mean", from Youth Performance Co... [more+]

When you're young, being even a little different can feel like having a target on your back for bullies. That's how it is for three different students in the new play "Mean", from Youth Performance Company. Taylor is plus-sized, while Inam is Muslim and Nick doesn't have a girlfriend. Each of them feels increasingly isolated as they deal with bullies at their school. But with the help of teachers, parents and friends, they see that it's our differences that make us interesting. Brought to life by a talented youth cast, this production at Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis is a timely show with some valuable lessons for students. [less-]

Unlock the secrets of the universe and find out why "Space Is the Place" during the last Evenings at The Bakken event of the year! This after-hours, adults-only celebration of World Space Week feature... [more+]

Unlock the secrets of the universe and find out why "Space Is the Place" during the last Evenings at The Bakken event of the year! This after-hours, adults-only celebration of World Space Week features craft cocktails and cool treats and is perfect for those who are curious about the cosmos. Act like an awe-struck kid again with hands-on fun like tiny comet-making, painting your own Aurora Borealis, building a Super Sound Cone to listen to stellar sounds just like NASA's big satellites, and crafting a tiny constellation to take home and put up on your ceiling for some indoor stargazing. Then take a virtual tour of the galaxy with Minneapolis-based virtual reality company Visual VR, try space-age treats, get space suit fashion tips from the University of Minnesota's Wearable Technology Lab, grab a snack from one of the visiting food vendors and sip on a craft beer, wine or a signature cocktail as you explore the museum. [less-]

Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger Perla Batalla is coming to the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis for "Perla Batalla in the House of Cohen" -- a moving memorial concert to her longt... [more+]

Grammy-nominated vocalist, composer and arranger Perla Batalla is coming to the Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis for "Perla Batalla in the House of Cohen" -- a moving memorial concert to her longtime friend and collaborator Leonard Cohen. Batalla got her start in the music industry as a backup vocalist for Cohen on his albums "I'm Your Man" and "The Future", leading her to a successful music career and a friendship that lasted until Cohen's death in 2016. In this concert, Batalla pays tribute to her old friend and collaborator with an evening of covers and revivals of some of Cohen's most treasured works. [less-]

In a tiny and cramped college dorm room Nessa and Brill have just met as incoming freshman roommates. Nessa is brimming with energy, but Brill never leaves the room, sitting in front of her computer d... [more+]

In a tiny and cramped college dorm room Nessa and Brill have just met as incoming freshman roommates. Nessa is brimming with energy, but Brill never leaves the room, sitting in front of her computer day and night, at work on a mysterious and important project. Over time, Nessa is disturbed by Brill's behavior and petitions the RA to have her moved to another room -- but Brill won't leave, because if she stops work on her project, people will die. "mONSTER" is a play about the dark and savage corners of the Internet, coming to The Southern Theater in Minneapolis. [less-]

Bringing her acclaimed Fringe show back to life in St. Paul, local cabaret singer Melody Mendis channels Barbra Streisand in an intimate space with spot-on vocal and visual impersonation. Filled with ... [more+]

Bringing her acclaimed Fringe show back to life in St. Paul, local cabaret singer Melody Mendis channels Barbra Streisand in an intimate space with spot-on vocal and visual impersonation. Filled with timeless musical numbers and great stories, this revival is a can't-miss for fans of the EGOT diva. When Mendis takes the stage at Cabaret Theater at CAMP Bar, you'll hear "like buttah" covers of some of Streisand's biggest hits. [less-]

Step back into the days of bootleggers with some complimentary draft root beer and German pretzels as you take in the new Prohibition-era Americana musical "Sam's Son". In a tale loosely inspired by t... [more+]

Step back into the days of bootleggers with some complimentary draft root beer and German pretzels as you take in the new Prohibition-era Americana musical "Sam's Son". In a tale loosely inspired by the Bible's story of Samson, the unnaturally strong Sam Jr. and his reverend father are forced to reckon with hard truths when a Prohibition agent comes to town in search of dark secrets. A handful of musicians provide a live soundtrack on the piano, mandolin, banjo and upright bass for this production at Art House North -- a 100 year old former church in St. Paul's West Seventh neighborhood. [less-]

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, but these improv comedians do their best to keep it weird! With so much of the world and politics in disarray, it's hard to tell what's real anymore, making n... [more+]

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, but these improv comedians do their best to keep it weird! With so much of the world and politics in disarray, it's hard to tell what's real anymore, making news headlines ripe for comedy. Brave New Workshop friends and alumni improvise a show based on today's biggest headlines and audience suggestions. No one show will ever be duplicated in this improv adventure through the absurd, convoluted, upside-down world of current affairs. "You Can't Make This Stuff Up: The Autumn of Our Discontent" blurs reality and farce a la "Weekend Edition" style at Minneapolis' Brave New Workshop ETC Theatre. [less-]

Major League Soccer has come to the Twin Cities and the Minnesota United FC is hitting the pitch to take on the Western Conference and the rest of MLS' best teams. Leading the Loons to victory is head... [more+]

Major League Soccer has come to the Twin Cities and the Minnesota United FC is hitting the pitch to take on the Western Conference and the rest of MLS' best teams. Leading the Loons to victory is head coach Adrian Heath, a two-time USL Coach of the Year who previously guided Orlando City SC into the MLS. Now, with former Orlando City midfielder Kevin Molino rejoining Heath to lead the charge along with NASL Golden Boot winner Christian Ramirez, Minnesota United is looking to make some waves in its first season. Come cheer them on to a great start at TCF Bank Stadium. [less-]

Hailed by David Fricke of "Rolling Stone" as "one of the finest songwriters I have ever heard," Australian native Paul Kelly has released a staggering 23 studio albums and charted numerous hit singles... [more+]

Hailed by David Fricke of "Rolling Stone" as "one of the finest songwriters I have ever heard," Australian native Paul Kelly has released a staggering 23 studio albums and charted numerous hit singles in his storied career, including jams like "Billy Baxter", "Before Too Long" and "Darling It Hurts." Now the folk-rock-country artist is touring behind his newest album "Life is Fine", a sonically diverse album that pulsates with R&B grooves and upbeat rock rhythms. Not only is Kelly a well-known solo artist, but he's also led groups like the Dots, the Coloured Girls, the Messengers, Professor Ratbaggy and Stardust Five. During this electrifying concert at The Cedar Cultural Center, he'll be joined by New Zealand singer-songwriter Jess Cornelius of the indie rock group Teeth & Tongue. [less-]

Minneapolis warehouse-turned-venue, Aria, hosts "The Alehouse Sessions", an energetic evening of 17th-century English tavern music. Through Purcell overtures, English sea shanties and Scandinavian fol... [more+]

Minneapolis warehouse-turned-venue, Aria, hosts "The Alehouse Sessions", an energetic evening of 17th-century English tavern music. Through Purcell overtures, English sea shanties and Scandinavian folk songs, this unconventional concert provides a window into that tumultuous historical period. Using their own arrangement of the tunes, the Barokksolistene "Alehouse Boys" will make their Twin Cities debut in a program combining humor, unrivaled virtuosity and a flare for improvisation. [less-]