How To Cheat
@ Gremlin Theatre
2400 University Ave West
St. Paul
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. / $20 – $18 fringe button holders – $ half your age under 30
We all know the theater scene here in the Twin Cities is second to none, but it’s especially inspiring to see work from local writers being produced with greater regularity. Local playwright Alan Berks had a Fringe Festival hit a few years back with this title, and an expanded and updated version of the play brings together the talents of a stellar creative team – including local fashion designers Maritza Ramirez and Max Lohrbach – for a night of exhilarating theater. How To Cheat explores themes of infidelity, regret, sex, and the enduring difficulty of creating real connections. Leavened with a sprinkling of comedy and the acting talents of local stars Randy Reyes and Candy Simmons, this limited engagement show (only 9 performances!) is not to be missed. FYI we do not recommend actually cheating, but we do recommend How to Cheat!
Click HERE for the Gremlin site
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1ST
I am MPLS
@ Fine Line Music Cafe
318 N First Ave.
Minneapolis
8 p.m. – 2 a.m. / + 21 / $16 advance $18 door
Don’t you want to give a big sloppy wet kiss to the intense creative energy coursing through the veins of our great city? Ok, that metaphor may have gotten a bit weird, but...of course you do! Since you can’t actually do that, tonight’s blow-out event I Am Minneapolis gives you the chance to celebrate fashion, art, music, performance and the creative people that make the scene here in the cities so exciting. The goal of this variety show is both to highlight local talents and also allow them to interact while showing off their fabulous stuff in novel and original ways. Creator and stylist Sarah Edwards has assembled an extraordinary lineup to provide you with maximum inspiration. Performances include tap phenoms Rhythmic Circus, Minneapolis band Penny Royal, comedy by Andy Erickson, and hip-hop duo Valley Meadows. Models selected from across the Twin Cities creative community will work the runway sporting looks from five great local Boutiques including MartinPatrick3, Parc Boutique, and Atmosphere while DJ Nancy Cheng spins cool tunes. To get even more out of your evening stay for the after party and dance the night with DJ’s Dirty McKenzie & SL8R. Come find even more reasons to love our fair city and show that you too are Minneapolis!
Click HERE for the Facebook event
THURSDAY DECEMBER 1ST
Big Freedia & The Divas + Marijuana Death Squad + Spyder Baybie Raw Dog & 2% Muck
@ Turf Club
University & Snelling
St. Paul
8 p.m. / $12
From her sassy faux hawk motif to the tribal-inspired lavaliere, it's clear to see that Big Freedia, aka the “Queen Diva of Bounce Music,” is the reigning night scenestress of New Orleans. Owning the genre of “sissy bounce,” Big Freedia's beat-tastic, rump-shakin' hits “Gin in My System” and “Azz Everywhere!” are anthems to queer street culture, not to mention hot crowd-charming party starters. Catch the "queen” and her diva crew tonight with Twin Cities' supergroup Marijuana Death Squads and “ironic booty rap duo,” Spyder Baybie Raw Dog & 2% Muck.
Click HERE for the Turf site
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND (THROUGH SUNDAY)
Minneapolis Underground Film Festival
@ MCAD
2501 Stevens Ave.
Minneapolis
7 p.m. (additional film times vary) / $9 Ticket - $49 Festival Pass - $15 After Party
The fourth annual MUFF sticks to the goal of presenting works that don’t fit into the Cineplex, and may even be a little too out-there for the standard festival circuit. The often bizarre assortment of over 30 full-length and countless short film offerings are likely to shock, endear, or surprise at every turn. As usual, the festival gives special emphasis to an array of works by local filmmakers who may not have an opportunity to be seen elsewhere. Standouts include the uncanny and hypnotic Invincible Force, a strange – and international award winning - chronicle of director Dan Schneidkraut altering and transforming his own body over the course of a 90 day period – shows Sunday at 2:45 p.m. Also intriguing is the opening night offering 30 Films in 30 Days in which filmmaker Tyler Jensen collaborated with hundreds of local talents to write, shoot and edit an original film every day for a month. Saying the other offerings are eclectic would be grossly understated--there is a bloody supernatural disco film, a documentary on transgender transitioning, and a horror/comedy/existential crisis film about a Muslim Dominatrix possessed by a Jinn! After-parties with complimentary beer and wine and music by awesome DJ’s are planned both Friday and Saturday for some after movie dancin’ and drinkin’. If you’re looking to expand your cinematic horizons or just want to check out what local filmmakers have been up to lately there is something for you to see at MUFF!
Click HERE for the MUFF Website
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
Amelia Biewald: Into The Woods
@ Rosalux Gallery
1400 Van Buren Street NE #195
Minneapolis
7 p.m. – 11 p.m. / Free
Artist Amelia Biewald creates powerfully strange works that explore the idea of nature taken one step beyond what is...natural. These supernatural constructs are unnervingly beautiful reminders that the line between the fantastic and the gruesome is in the eye of the beholder. Using painting, sculpture and installation, the artist sometimes works in traditional mediums but more often transforms decorative arts by layering levels of meaning onto familiar objects. Portions of this show are inspired by Catherine the Great - and the rumor/myth that she died when crushed by an equine lover – mon dieu! Appropriately, the power, beauty and romance of horses and the female form is explored in various ways throughout this work. An obsession with subterranean landscapes and the eerie beauty of the underground world informs another series, including installation works that recreate the organic forms and textures of caves and inhabit them with distinctive creatures. See for yourself what the artist describes as “crypto-equestrian and crypto-vegetal hybrid beings...alluring, yet dangerous”. Um, yes please!
Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
TWO: XYandZ Gallery's 2-Year Anniversary Show
@ XYandZ Gallery
3258 Minnehaha
Minneapolis
7 p.m. to 10 p.m. / Free
Happy Birthday to XYandZ Gallery! With an impressive collection of dual and solo shows under its belt, the South Minneapolis contemporary art gallery is throwing creative caution to the wind by inviting 15 previous exhibitors back, but this time as curators--not artists. Exploring relationships between artists is the basis of this eclectic group show, where each "curator" will be highlighting works by two artists of their choosing: one emerging and one established. The variety of genres and styles from both local and national artists is a bit staggering, so there will certainly be something for art fans of every stripe. See work by international street artist White Cocoa, veteran train writer buZ Blurr, local fave Jennifer Davis, and oh-so-much more. Not to mention, nothing says "I Love You" like buying art for the holidays (hint, hint!).
Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
All the Pretty Horses Album Release Show
@ Triple Rock Social Club
629 Cedar Ave
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 21+ / $10
Minneapolis glam-punk band, All the Pretty Horses, can boast a 15-year span (that's a longer run than most marriages these days!) and though a few faces have changed in the original line-up, founder Venus DeMars has kept the band true to its power-packing nature. The latest album, the first in 9 years, 10 Bones, hones the talent of Jazz Angel on drums and J Evan LeFreak on bass, creating not only a successful trio, but an experimental ensemble that keeps fans guessing in the most exciting ways. Expect a theatrical performance of delicious new tunes plus sets from flashy one-man-rock-band Hastings 3000 and classic rock throwbacks, The Japhies.
Click HERE for the Facebook event
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
The Great Rock and Roll Swap Meet
@ Hexagon Bar
2600 27th Avenue South
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / Free
A musical garage sale takes place this Friday at the Hexagon Bar in South Minneapolis. While you wheel and deal, local bands Umami, Red Pens, Still Pacific and Bottlekids will bring the noise for your listening pleasure. Arrive at 8 with all your pre-priced goodies to sell and swap, and expect to see clothes, art, jewelry, small furniture, appliances, knick-knacks and small pieces of musical gear. The space is first come first serve, So saddle up, sell your goods, and earn some extra dough for the holidays...oh yeah, and enjoy the show!
Click HERE for the Facebook event
FRIDAY DECEMBER 2ND
DVS1 35th B-Day Party + Hush 15 Year Anniversary
@ Honey
205 E Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis
10 p.m. – 2 a.m. / 21+ / $5
There are few things that have survived in popularity since the '90s, especially in the music department. Case and point: the Macarena. Luckily, one of our own Midwest dance phenomenons is an exception to the 90's curse. Tonight, help two paramount figures in the local electronic scene raise the stakes as internationally renowned (but locally-based!) DJ, DVS1, celebrates his 35th birthday along with that of his company, Hush Sound, which also celebrates an anniversary--15 years to be exact. Prepare your body for an epic 4-hours of electronic mayhem with surprises around every corner. Earplugs not included.
Bonus: Do we smell an after party brewing?
Click HERE for the Facebook page
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Steve Olson Solo Show
@ Cult Status
2913 Harriet Ave S
Minneapolis
6 – 10 p.m. / Free
Perhaps best-known for his iconic Brickman piece perched above the Loring Corner's office building, local artist Steve Olson has been a fixture in the scene since the early '80s where his underground shows seized the walls of abandoned warehouses, condemned buildings and mid-construction high rises. From canvas paintings to carvings on wood, and sculpture, Olson has been depicting his interpretations of social justice issues, has displayed work at mayor's offices, the State Capitol and local public schools, and has even teamed up with the Family Housing Fund. His latest exhibit not only “marks his foray full circle” back into cutting edge art but showcases an evolved language into diversity. Peep new work as you enjoy live tunes by Dandylion Warpaint.
Click HERE for this art event and more at mplsart.com
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Electropunk 6 CD Release Show
@ Club Underground
355 Monroe St NE
Minneapolis
7 p.m. / 21+ / $5
Quite the scene has been set for you this Saturday at Club Underground. The Electropunk 6 CD release show is set to sizzle. Prepare yourself for a haven of heartfelt and simultaneously hardcore, bubble gum, jump-around, British inspired, DIY, electropunk heaven. For only $5 catch 10 fancy bands on 2 separate stages. The side stage lineup includes: OneNeoFon, Albuterol, Avenpitch, Thosquanta, Kether. And on the main stage: The Night, AslOf, Thought Thieves, OBCT, and The Blacklight. There will also be an ongoing POP INC performance and art installation film beginning at 11. Grab your friends and come celebrate this one-of-a-kind genre. And don’t forget to browse a few tracks of the CD before the show!
Click HERE to download the album
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Movember Wrap-up Party
@ The Nomad
501 Cedar Ave S.
Minneapolis
8 p.m. / 21+ / $10 at the door until 11
This Saturday, The Nomad and The Soakers host the Official Movember Gala Party. Everyone knows, Movember + Mo mustaches = Mo money and < problems. In case you’ve been living in a van down by the river, Movember, which takes place all of November, is responsible for the thousands of men’s mustaches that have been popping up mysteriously all over town and around the world. Cheers to all the men that have resembled Colonol Mustard for the past 30 days. We commend you for raising funds and awareness for men’s health, specifically prostate cancer and other cancers. This Saturday, prepare to dance your, or someone else’s ‘stache silly to the musical musings of of DJ Shannon Blowtorch. With every ticket, The Nomad will graciously donate a free can of Foster's Oil. Because after all, what is a stellar ‘stache without some Foster’s can flair.
Click HERE for the Movember site
SATURDAY DECEMBER 3RD
Phantom Tails & Fort Wilson Riot Present: Phantom Riot
@ Triple Rock
629 Cedar Ave
Minneapolis
9 p.m. / 18+ / $5
Side one, revel and turn. Ah yes, double vinyl is still alive. Tonight, don't miss as local bands and long-time touring pals, the Phantom Tails and Fort Wilson Riot, join forces to create a double EP split vinyl showcasing their stellar skills. Take City Pages' Best New Band of '11, Phantom Tails, and add the energetic, pop-fueled duo Fort Wilson Riot and you have an EP that ranges from primally apocalyptic with vintage strides to ominously instrumental. Tonight's EP release features a live performance from special guest and MPLS house legend, Sexbotz. Plus, the first 24 people who snatch up the release get a free PBR. Score and score!
Click HERE for the Triple Rock site
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