ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2025
Welcome to Minnesota Monthly’s Arts & Entertainment hub! It’s showtime! Explore our articles for the latest on the hottest shows, events, and seasonal highlights. Dive in now!
Valentine’s Day Dining & Dates
These Twin Cities-area spots are setting the table for a memorable Valentine’s Day
Best Bets: Feb. 2-8
Things to do around Minnesota this week: The Bear’ly Open golf gathering, Pink Floyd’s music with the Minnesota Orchestra, Mason Jennings, and more
Minnesota Country Club Festival Launches This Summer
Minnesota Country Club Festival brings two days of roots, Americana, and modern country to St. Paul
Best Bets: Jan. 12-18
Things to do in Minnesota this week: ’Somewhere’ at the Guthrie, the 2026 Adult Spelling Bee, Sibelius with the Minnesota Orchestra, and more
Best Bets: Jan. 5-11
Things to do in Minnesota this week: Twin Cities Auto Show, Winter Wellness Fair, skating at U.S. Bank Stadium, and more
2025 Best of MN: Readers’ Choice
From beloved brunch spots to can’t-miss boutiques, these are the Minnesota favorites you crowned the best of 2025
Chill Out at Minnesota’s Coolest Winter Celebrations
Snow lovers, this one’s for you—here’s where to celebrate all season long
Review: The Phantom Mask Returns
Why this revival production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'The Phantom of the Opera' is more electric than ever
‘The Notebook’ at The Ordway Proves Love is Worth the Fight
The beloved romance novel and film comes to life at The Ordway, showcasing the enduring power through bold theatrical storytelling
Behind the Curtain of Holiday Cheer
Performers in some of the Twin Cities’ top holiday productions share what it takes to keep the magic alive all season long
2025 Best of MN
The state’s best eats, sips, shops, and escapes—handpicked for 2025
A Star Is Reborn: ‘Purple Rain’ Debuts as a Broadway Musical
Jerrod Sumner reviews the highly anticipated opening night of 'Purple Rain' at State Theatre, a triumphant ode to Minneapolis' hometown hero
