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Museums, Galleries, Theater, Culture, Media and Music

Arts and Entertainment in the Twin Cities. Here you'll find the best of Minneapolis and St. Paul's museums and galleries, theater, music and nightlife.

The 331 Club in Northeast Minneapolis

It's called a dive bar. Is the 331 really a dive or is it too cool, with it's local bands, hip entertainment, and no cover charge?

The Varsity Theater in Dinkytown, Minneapolis

The Varsity Theater in Dinkytown, Minneapolis, Minnesota is a concert venue and also holds private events. Popular national and international music acts play at the Varsity Theater, together with the hottest local talent. What's it like seeing a show at the Varsity Theater?

In The Heart of the Beast Puppet Theater's MayDay Parade

Spring wouldn't be spring without In The Heart of the Beast's Mayday parade. The annual Mayday Parade in Minneapolis is a community gathering, art event, green festival and celebration of spring.

Cheap Things To Do In Minneapolis and St. Paul

Entertainment, movies, happy hours and more - get out and have fun without spending a fortune. If you only have a couple of dollars, here's some ideas of things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul and around the Twin Cities.

Live Music Venues in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Minneapolis/St. Paul is more often than not a stop for national acts, and we have a thricing local music scene. Here's where to see everyone from big name acts to the latest national sensation, plus local legends and newcomers on the Twin Cities music scene.

Holiday Shows, Plays, Musicals, Ballet and Concerts in Minneapolis an…

Create fonder memories than a pair of socks or an electric drill with tickets to a holiday concert, play, ballet, musical, or performance. Choose from classics like the Nutcracker or White Christmas, or something more unusual like In the Heart of the Beast's puppet street theater or a production from the Hennepin Theater District.

First Avenue and the Seventh Street Entry

First Avenue is a legendary live music venue in the Warehouse District in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Brit's Pub: A British Pub on Nicollet Mall in Downtown Minneapolis

Brit's Pub is a large pub on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis.

ArtCars: Photographs of ArtCars Parading in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Photographs of ArtCars parading around Minneapolis and St. Paul

The Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

The Walker Art Center is housed in a stunning Herzon & De Meuron building. The Walker Art Gallery is Minnesota's leading modern art museum. There are several floors of works by prominent artists, a comprehensive shop, two Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opposite.

Patrick McGovern's Pub

You can't beat an Irish pub for a good time. How does Patrick McGovern's stack up against it's rivals in the Twin Cities? Here's a review of downtown St. Paul Irish pub Patrick McGovern's Pub.

The Minnesota Museum of American Art: An Art Gallery in Downtown St. Paul

The Minnesota Museum of American Art, MMAA, in Downtown St. Paul is a small gallery in downtown St. Paul overlooking the Mississippi River.

Free Museums, Galleries and Attractions in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Many world-class attractions, and interesting little museums in Minneapolis and St. Paul are completely free to visit. And several others who usually charge for admission have frequent open days with free admission. Here's where you can enjoy art and entertainment for free in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The Walker Art Center and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

The Walker Art Center is housed in a stunning Herzon & De Meuron building. The Walker Art Gallery is Minnesota's leasing modern art museum. There are several floors of works by prominent artists, a comprehensive shop, two Wolfgang Puck restaurants, and the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden opposite.

Nightlife in Minneapolis and St. Paul

Happening Minneapolis and quieter St. Paul have a host of options for a night out. Where's the best place to go? Find out with this guide to the nightlife of Minneapolis and St. Paul

The Guthrie Theater, Downtown Minneapolis

The Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis is a stunning modern building. It has three stages for plays staring renowned actors. The building has dramatic open spaces, bars, restaurants and cafes that are open all day to the public.

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts is a world-renowned art gallery and museum in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Here's a guide to visiting and enjoying the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.

Music in Minneapolis and St. Paul

A guide to the music scene in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Where to listen to music, where to see bands play, a guide to the Twin Cities' most famous artists and hot tips for new and emerging bands, where to shop for records. From opera to rave, from childrens's music to the hottest nightclubs, it's all here.

Special Events at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts

The Minneapolis Institute of Arts has a phenomenal permanent collection of over 80,000 objects from all around the world. The museum also hosts special exhibitions and events. Here's a guide to what happens at the MIA.

The Works Science and Technology Museum

A review of The Works, a gem of a science and technology museum in Edina, south Minneapolis.

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