Yearly Archive:: 2026
Mar 15 2026
This Week in Geek (3/16/2026–3/22/2026)

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Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, March 16, to Sunday, March 22.
Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our best to…
Mar 12 2026
4 Horse Anime That Aren’t “Umamusume”

2026 marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac, and with Umamusume: Pretty Derby becoming a worldwide phenomenon, it feels like the planets have aligned to bring anime lovers something truly special. Since the series first debuted in 2018, and especially after its mobile game counterpart released…
Mar 10 2026
At the Children’s Theatre, “Forts!” Sparks Joy with Open Play for Kids and Adults

When I talked to Julie Ritchey, creator of Forts!: Build Your Own Adventure, she was sure to make a point about how the true experience of this interactive installation at the Children’s Theatre doesn’t change with age. While Ritchey created it with young guests in mind, it is advertised as being for…
Mar 09 2026
“Strange Heart: The Dream Songs of John Berryman” Brings Surrealism to a Fundamentally Human Story

Open Eye Theatre in central Minneapolis, a small venue with a lot of character, begins the spring season this month with Strange Heart: The Dream Songs of John Berryman. This unique self-described operetta brings to life the story of poet John Berryman and his struggles with mental illness, alcoholism,…
Mar 08 2026
A 2026 Oscars Guide to Best Picture Nominees

The 98th Academy Awards will air on ABC and Hulu on Sunday, March 15, starting at 6:00 p.m. Central Time. If you’re curious whether there are any Best Picture nominees you might be interested in watching before then, you came to the right place.
Some of Twin Cities Geek‘s film reviewers have…
Mar 08 2026
This Week in Geek (3/9/2026–3/15/2026)

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Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, March 9, to Sunday, March 15.
Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our best to…
Mar 07 2026
Enter to Win a “Project Hail Mary” Prize Pack!

Project Hail Mary, based on the book by Andy Weir (author of The Martian), is coming to theaters March 20, 2026—and you could see it for free with your family or friends! We’re giving away 2 prize packs that each include:4 reserved seats at an advance screening of Project Hail Mary at 7:00…
Mar 06 2026
“Water for Elephants” Showcases Magnificent Puppetry, Dance, and Circus Arts at the Orpheum Theatre

Water for Elephants, based on the 2006 novel by the same name by Sarah Gruen, takes plot from its source material but not tone. In its adaptation to the stage, it drops much of the dreary Depression-era accuracy in favor of brightly colored costumes, skillful puppetry, and spectacular acrobatics, all…
Mar 05 2026
Walking Shadow Theatre Company’s “Feast” Is a Call to Action in 2026

Walking Shadow Theatre Company has brought Feast, a one-woman show inspired by Beowulf, back for its third run at the Black Forest Inn in Minneapolis. It is as much a retelling as it is a modern social commentary, a call to action, and an exploration of what it means to love and lose.
Beowulf is an Old English…
Mar 05 2026
“Macbeth” at the Guthrie Showcases Strong Performances on a Minimal Set

Macbeth tells the story of a Scottish nobleman’s ascent to power as foretold by three mysterious witches. This season, the “Scottish Play” takes the stage for its sixth run at the Guthrie Theater, with a cast of both newcomers and Guthrie mainstays. The set, costumes, and props lean heavily into minimalism,…
