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The Uncanny Experience 2026 in Photos

On September 12 and 13, 2026, the Minneapolis Club in downtown Minneapolis traded in its usual clientele and atmosphere as the fourth edition of the Uncanny Experience transformed the beloved building into the legendary Xavier Institute. Over the course of the weekend, the organizers presented…

The Twin Cities Geek 2026 Downtown Minneapolis Convention Guide

Maybe you’re getting ready for CONvergence at the Hyatt Regency or Twin Cities Con at the Minneapolis Convention Center. And maybe you’re a little nervous because you aren’t that familiar with downtown Minneapolis. Don’t panic! Whether it’s your first downtown convention or your umpteenth,…

The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2026

Jump to store listings: Minneapolis | St. Paul | Greater Twin Cities Metro | Outside the Metro | Outside Minnesota It’s that time of year! On April 25, 2026, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. Officially participating stores…

“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,…

The MN Bookstore Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2025

It’s that time! Indie bookstores throughout Minnesota are offering sales and specials on Black Friday (which some small businesses celebrate as Plaid Friday) and Small Business Saturday, November 28 and 29, 2025. Here, you’ll find information on what all your favorite shops throughout…

Going Behind the Needle with Rae Lundquist of DreamStitcher Custom Costume

Rae Lundquist is the cosplayer and sewist behind DreamStitcher Custom Costume. You might know her from her presence at Twin Cities conventions—including the Minnesota Comic Book Association‘s conventions, where I had the chance to talk to her. With her cosplay first-aid station (which I…

The Twin Cities Geek 2025 Downtown Minneapolis Convention Guide

Maybe you’re getting ready for CONvergence at the Hyatt Regency or Twin Cities Con at the Minneapolis Convention Center. And maybe you’re a little nervous because you aren’t that familiar with downtown Minneapolis. Don’t panic! Whether it’s your first downtown convention or your umpteenth,…

The MN Guide to Independent Bookstore Day 2025

Jump to store listings: Minneapolis | St. Paul | Greater Twin Cities Metro | Outside the Metro | Outside Minnesota It’s that time of year! On April 26, 2025, bookstores throughout Minnesota and around the country will be celebrating Independent Bookstore Day. Officially participating stores…

OtaKuPop Is Northeast Minneapolis’s K-Pop Hub

I remember when I first discovered OtaKuPop in Minneapolis. I’d been complaining to a friend about not having an affordable place to buy K-pop albums in person—when I could manage to find them in a store, they were expensive, or the selection was limited. And while my favorite group, SHINee, is certainly…

The MN Bookstore Guide to Black Friday and Small Business Saturday 2024

Thanksgiving is here, and as always, lots of Minnesota indie bookstores are offering sales and specials on Black Friday, a.k.a. Plaid Friday, and Small Business Saturday, November 29–November 30, 2024. Here, you’ll find information on what all your favorite shops throughout the state are…