Dakota is adding a private event room inside the historic Young-Quinlan building on Nicollet Mall, giving the club new space for bookings alongside its concert calendar.

Patti Smith will play a rare, 360‑seat Parkway Theater show in Minneapolis on March 14, the night after a St. Catherine University book event.

Playwrights' Center says NEA-related rules, a $500K sale shortfall and halted partner payments have created a funding crisis and is asking the Twin Cities for help.

Longstanding clubs across Minneapolis–St. Paul say falling bar sales, fees and new amphitheaters are eating into slim margins for venues and musicians.

An intimate jazz room on Hennepin will open this Saturday with a Valentines brunch and weeknight residencies. The owner hopes it will be a neighborhood music home.

Minnesota Orchestra posted a $4.2M operating loss for its latest fiscal year even as ticket sales and donations rose to new highs. Leaders say they’ll use that momentum to diversify income.

Minneapolis’s Jungle Theater canceled the remainder of its 2025–26 season and paused programming amid mounting deficits, leaders say as they plan a path forward.

The local Art Center offers a range of artistic workshops and classes for all ages, featuring activities such as sip and paint, wool painting, felting, clay work, and more, with options for both children and adults.

Artist Heather Friedli partners with Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to create "Carved in Snow: Stories of Land & Legacy," an art installation featuring winter sculptures that celebrate indigenous stories in four downtown Minneapolis parks.

Coon Rapids, MN is seeking student artists to design buttons for the 62nd Snowflake Days festival, incorporating the city mascot and winter activities. Winners will receive prizes, with entries due by January 9.

Maple Grove, Minnesota, launched a social media initiative showcasing resident photography, highlighting community life, engaging locals, and featuring diverse themes.

The Chanhassen Artisan Fair had a "largest turnout ever," with proceeds supporting the local food shelf, and the upcoming Holiday Market will offer unique craft items.

The "Focus on Woodbury" photo contest concluded with 23 images winning out of 352 entries. Categories included abstract, wildlife, people, pets, and more.