Monthly Archive:: April 2024
Apr 30 2024
Warm Up with Mulled Wine
In true midwestern fashion, the weather has been pinballing between all four seasons lately. Even if it’s warm one day, there’s no guarantee we won’t get a snowstorm 24 hours later. It keeps us on our toes, I guess. At least it means we can eke out a few more cold-weather experiences…
Apr 28 2024
This Week in Geek (4/29/2024–5/5/2024)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 29, to Sunday, May 5.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, April 29, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch
Get your…
Apr 26 2024
We Can’t Seem to Outrun the Twilight Saga
One Saturday evening last month, I piled into a packed theater and chanted “Bella! Where the hell have you been, loca?” with a group of strangers. We cheered at the sight of Billy Burke on the screen and laughed at the absurdity of the world’s greatest teenage romance. Of course,…
Apr 25 2024
The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2024
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It’s that time of year! On April 27, 2024, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day.
Officially participating stores…
Apr 25 2024
On May 3, Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace Returns to Theaters for Its 25th Anniversary
The 1990s were a rough time for Star Wars fans. The last time we’d gotten new visual Star Wars content in the 1980s, it had been on television—a couple of animated series, Droids and Ewoks, and a couple of forgettable live-action Ewok adventures. We had heard rumors, stories, and casting news…
Apr 21 2024
This Week in Geek (4/22/2024–4/28/2024)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 22, to Sunday, April 28.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, April 22, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch
Get your…
Apr 15 2024
Delusional Monthly Magazine’s Quirky Premise Is Wasted on an Unlikeable Cast
I’ve been writing for Twin Cities Geek since 2019, and I’ve enjoyed writing every single article I’ve ever put out. If I hadn’t become a contributor, I might never have discovered some of my favorite anime or been able to describe how and why I love them.
So, when I saw OLM Team…
Apr 14 2024
This Week in Geek (4/15/2024–4/21/2024)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 15, to Sunday, April 21.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, April 15, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch
Get your…
Apr 07 2024
This Week in Geek (4/8/24–4/14/24)
Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, April 8, to Sunday, April 14.
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Virtual Events
Virtual Pub Quiz Trivia Night
What: Trivia
When: Monday, April 8, at 8:00 p.m.
Where: Virtual via Twitch
Get your…
Apr 02 2024
Ursula’s Return Promises Both Competitive and Cooperative Fun for Disney Lorcana Players
It doesn’t feel so long ago that Disney Lorcana released at last year’s Gen Con. Since then, the trading card game has been embraced by the existing gaming community while also bringing a great many newcomers to the hobby. The inaugural set, The First Chapter, has been joined by two subsequent…