Arts & Entertainment

See All 15 Species of the World’s Cranes—Without Leaving the Midwest

Sponsored International Crane Foundation - August 3, 2026

Just three hours from the Twin Cities, the International Crane Foundation in Baraboo, Wisconsin, hosts all 15 of the world's species

Lonny Price on Bringing ‘Dirty Dancing’ to the Ordway

Theater + Dance Jerrod Sumner - August 11, 2026

Nearly 40 years after appearing in the beloved film, Lonny Price returns to Dirty Dancing—this time from the director’s chair

Best Bets: Aug. 10-16

Recreation Spencer White - August 10, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: MN Burger Week, Modest Mouse, Empire of the Sun, and more

Best Bets: Aug. 3-9

Recreation Minnesota Monthly - August 3, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Noah Kahan, the Uptown Art Fair, Twin Cities Irish Fest, and more

Best Bets: July 27-Aug. 2

General Minnesota Monthly - July 27, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: a trunk show at The Marquette, Panda Fest, the SPAM Museum's 10th anniversary celebration, and more

Review: Minnesota Yacht Club Brings the Heat

Music Amy Nelson - July 21, 2026

Popular outdoor music festival offers mix of local and national acts in well-organized setting

Best Bets: July 20-26

Style + Shopping Minnesota Monthly - July 20, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Depot Days of Summer, Aquatennial Torchlight Parade, Float Fest, and more

Review: Minnesota Country Club Festival Debuts in St. Paul

Music Alesha Taylor - July 14, 2026

Minnesota Country Club Festival brings river views, rising stars, and a refreshingly relaxed atmosphere to St. Paul

Best Bets: July 13-19

Music Minnesota Monthly - July 13, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: Gunflint Trail Canoe Races, Arbor Lakes Art Fair, Monster Jam in St. Paul, and more

‘Wicked’ at the Orpheum Is Still Defying Gravity

Theater + Dance Jerrod Sumner - July 13, 2026

Broadway's blockbuster musical returns to Minneapolis with a fresh cast and timeless story

Best Bets: June 29-July 5

Recreation Minnesota Monthly - June 29, 2026

Things to do in Minnesota this week: firefly viewing nights at the Arboretum, Fourth of July celebrations, and more

Your Guide to Minnesota’s Music & Art Festival Season

Music + Books Lydia Quiggle - June 24, 2026

From massive music concerts to local art fairs, these festivals are shaping summer across the state

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