Half-Price tickets to Twin Cities concerts, shows

With plenty of crazy antics, loads of fresh laughs and spanking new original songs, "You Smell Barn" celebrates rural life in the 1950s. And, at the center of it all, are your favorite Church Basement... [more+]

With plenty of crazy antics, loads of fresh laughs and spanking new original songs, "You Smell Barn" celebrates rural life in the 1950s. And, at the center of it all, are your favorite Church Basement Ladies. In between picking eggs, milking cows, and dusting knickknacks, these steadfast, sturdy women congregate with some of the other lovable folks who inhabit their rural community. Whether you've seen several versions, or are new to the world of the basement, the seventh installment of the Church Basement Ladies series is a musical treat for all. Find out what kind of fun is cropping up in Fish County when the ladies take over the Black Box Theatre in Burnsville's Ames Center. [less-]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be... [more+]

Regal Cinemas royally rocks the film-going experience, with all the latest tech and amenities to provide your perfect night out at the movies. And seriously, no matter how huge your home screen may be, nothing beats seeing the latest and greatest new releases in an actual theater, surrounded by friends and/or family, not to mention the smell of real, honest-to-goodness non-microwaved popcorn. Catch everything from huge Hollywood blockbusters and animated family faves to the newest, coolest indie films with these ePremiere movie tickets to Regal Cinemas, United Artists Theatres or Edwards Theatres. [less-]

The colorful world of Crayola makes its way out of the box and into the Mall of America. At "Crayola Experience", you and the whole family can enjoy over 22 hands-on activities that blend together cre... [more+]

The colorful world of Crayola makes its way out of the box and into the Mall of America. At "Crayola Experience", you and the whole family can enjoy over 22 hands-on activities that blend together creativity, chemistry, technology and fun. Bring your drawings to the next level with digital projections or design some melted wax spin art. Catch an entertaining live show that takes you behind-the-scenes of how crayons are made. Color and create to your heart's content with thousands of crayons at your disposal at The Ultimate Coloring Station. And if you still can't find the crayon you're looking for, you can wrap and name your own! Bring the whole family and let your imagination run free at "Crayola Experience". [less-]

The Hill House Chamber Players, musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra and University of Minnesota faculty, perform in the intimate space of the art gallery of the historic James J Hill House in Saint... [more+]

The Hill House Chamber Players, musicians from the Minnesota Orchestra and University of Minnesota faculty, perform in the intimate space of the art gallery of the historic James J Hill House in Saint Paul. Their 2018-2019 theme, "Trio Masterworks", is both a celebration and exploration of the diverse repertoire for combinations of piano, violin, viola, cello and clarinet. For this fall concert, you'll enjoy Beethoven's Ghost Trio, Op. 70, plus works by Hummel, Bach and Dumka. Admission includes a pre-concert conversation with the musicians and music blogger Emily Hogstad, intermission refreshments and a post-performance tour of the magnificent Gilded Age mansion. [less-]

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down. With these AMC Yellow eTickets, you can stock up on movie tickets and be ready for those nights when there's n... [more+]

Rain or shine, hot or cold, a movie is the entertainment option that never lets you down. With these AMC Yellow eTickets, you can stock up on movie tickets and be ready for those nights when there's nothing else going on, or for that big blockbuster you've been dying to see. Plus, with these discounted tickets, you'll free up some cash to spend on all the stuff that makes the movie experience complete -- giant slushies, nachos, candy and, of course, buttery, salty popcorn. Your etickets can be used at any AMC theaters near you for any movie, date and showing (Not Valid in California, New York, or New Jersey). [less-]

An outlandish holiday favorite, "Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy" remains one of Minnesota's most treasured traditions of the season. The story begins at a Christmas party in 19th-century Nuremberg... [more+]

An outlandish holiday favorite, "Loyce Houlton's Nutcracker Fantasy" remains one of Minnesota's most treasured traditions of the season. The story begins at a Christmas party in 19th-century Nuremberg, and unfolds through the eyes of Marie as her wizardly godfather, Drosselmayer, weaves a magical fantasy. His tale takes her on an extraordinary adventure to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Experience the beautiful choreography of Loyce Houlton danced by Minnesota Dance Theatre company members, guests artists and children of the School, with the brilliant music of Tchaikovsky played by the 44-piece Nutcracker Orchestra and led by Philip Brunelle. [less-]

Minnesota Dance Theatre audience favorite Carmina Burana follows a long line of sensuous inspiration for this show — from the silent songs of 13th century vagrant monks’ poetic homage to passion t... [more+]

Minnesota Dance Theatre audience favorite Carmina Burana follows a long line of sensuous inspiration for this show — from the silent songs of 13th century vagrant monks’ poetic homage to passion to Carl Orff’s brilliant orchestral adaptation of the ancient words. Under the direction of Lise Houlton, Loyce Houlton’s masterpiece brings the earthly rumblings of love and lust, mixed with the human pangs of fortune and fate, to a fully expressive celebration in a hedonistic romp of bodies, music and movement. This sizzling multimedia performance offers a spectacular display of Twin Cities artistry. MDT’s sinuously prolific dancers are joined in energetic merrymaking by a powerful corps of musicians and adorned by the vocal exuberance of guest artists in what "Star Tribune" calls “a thrilling production.” Enjoy this show at The Cowles Center for Dance & the Performing Arts in Minneapolis. [less-]

Four world-renowned hoofers and a swingin’ seven-piece band take your favorite upbeat Yuletide classics and add the Rhythmic Circus signature style of rapid-fire tap dancing to create a totally fest... [more+]

Four world-renowned hoofers and a swingin’ seven-piece band take your favorite upbeat Yuletide classics and add the Rhythmic Circus signature style of rapid-fire tap dancing to create a totally festive music-and-dance spectacular. The resulting "Holiday Shuffle" makes for a wildly-imaginative, “not-so-silent night” the whole family can enjoy together at the Ames Center's Proscenium Main Stage Hall in Burnsville. [less-]

The Danger Committee returns for an eighth year in a row with the latest in their smash hit holiday series, "A Stocking Full of Awesome VIII: The Knife Before Christmas!" Reynaldo, Bald Guy, and Other... [more+]

The Danger Committee returns for an eighth year in a row with the latest in their smash hit holiday series, "A Stocking Full of Awesome VIII: The Knife Before Christmas!" Reynaldo, Bald Guy, and Other One are bringing their Twin Cities holiday tradition to the Lab Theater with plenty of laughs and gasps for the whole family. Sharp knives combine with even sharper wit for an evening unlike any other holiday show you’ve ever seen. See what happens when two world champion jugglers team up with the one of the world’s premier knife throwers to create a Christmas classic. Come see some definite comedy and possible tragedy … just like Christmas! [less-]

Sinatra and Company: "That Holiday Feeling" is a fun-filled variety holiday show featuring the talents of award-winning vocalist Tim Patrick, accomplished singer and producer Colleen Raye and top-notc... [more+]

Sinatra and Company: "That Holiday Feeling" is a fun-filled variety holiday show featuring the talents of award-winning vocalist Tim Patrick, accomplished singer and producer Colleen Raye and top-notch big band vocalist Debbie O’Keefe, each bringing their own brand of talent and charisma to the stage. You’ll hear wonderful renditions of your favorites put to music by Musical Director Todd Matheson and the 10-piece Blue Eyes Band during this special show at Ames Center in Burnsville. [less-]

Andre is now an old man but still a man of his own mind. He’s quick with a joke, especially one with an edge, and used to dominating conversations and relationships. But things are getting strange: ... [more+]

Andre is now an old man but still a man of his own mind. He’s quick with a joke, especially one with an edge, and used to dominating conversations and relationships. But things are getting strange: His trusted watch goes missing, reappears, and is lost again. His daughter’s stories don’t quite add up. His furniture is disappearing and there are strangers at his table. The internationally acclaimed and theatrically thrilling "The Father" examines who we are to ourselves when our signposts disappear. See this powerful drama at The Gremlin Theatre in Saint Paul. [less-]

In all the holiday frenzy of shopping and cooking and in-laws, it can be hard to pick up a book. Luckily, there’s a group of women who will read to you -- oh yeah, and they’re naked, if that does ... [more+]

In all the holiday frenzy of shopping and cooking and in-laws, it can be hard to pick up a book. Luckily, there’s a group of women who will read to you -- oh yeah, and they’re naked, if that does anything for you. Yep, "Naked Girls Reading" is not only a real thing, it’s been called “the best thing to happen to books since they were put on tape” by Carson Daly and “appropriately racy” by "Entertainment Weekly". With "Unwrapped", these beauties with brains will be reading selections from their favorite holiday classics. Don’t miss it at The Cabaret at Camp Bar in Saint Paul. [less-]

The brilliant babes at Capital City Cabaret have a present for you: their Holiday Extravaganza! This spectacular of striptease proportions showcases the best holiday undress routines in town, while ce... [more+]

The brilliant babes at Capital City Cabaret have a present for you: their Holiday Extravaganza! This spectacular of striptease proportions showcases the best holiday undress routines in town, while celebrating Capital City Cabaret's one-year anniversary. With routines certain to jingle your bells, start the holiday season on a high note with the glitter and glamour from acts by the likes of Holliedazzle, Sinausarus Vex and Keke Boudeaux. Find the magic of the season with Capital City Cabaret at The Cabaret @ Camp in St. Paul. [less-]

The Youth Performance Company delves into the civil-rights and student-activism movement of the '60s with the play "Periphery". It’s 1960 in North Carolina, and everyone knows that only white people... [more+]

The Youth Performance Company delves into the civil-rights and student-activism movement of the '60s with the play "Periphery". It’s 1960 in North Carolina, and everyone knows that only white people can eat at lunch counters. But four young African-Americans change what “everybody knows” by taking the radical move of sitting at a lunch counter and asking for a cup of coffee. What happened next changed history. Recommended for 4th-graders and above, "Periphery" comes to the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis. [less-]

Deemed "the best Beatles show in the world" by the "Los Angeles Times", The Fab Four is the ultimate Beatles tribute act. With a stunning stage show that spans the brief but timeless career of The Bea... [more+]

Deemed "the best Beatles show in the world" by the "Los Angeles Times", The Fab Four is the ultimate Beatles tribute act. With a stunning stage show that spans the brief but timeless career of The Beatles (including three costume changes to signify different eras), this uncanny reenactment has been performed the world over. The Fab Four deliver their note-for-note song renditions -- including classics like "Can't Buy Me Love," "Yesterday," "Penny Lane," "A Day in the Life," "Here Comes the Sun," "Hey Jude" and many more -- to the stage of the State Theatre Minneapolis. [less-]

Overflowing with Minnesotan Christmas spirit, "A Hunting Shack Christmas" is an original play by local playwright Jessica Lind Peterson. On the eve of his 10th wedding anniversary, Charlie heads up no... [more+]

Overflowing with Minnesotan Christmas spirit, "A Hunting Shack Christmas" is an original play by local playwright Jessica Lind Peterson. On the eve of his 10th wedding anniversary, Charlie heads up north to his hunting shack to reassess his life. To his surprise, he arrives to find his shack occupied by his estranged uncle, Big Paul, Paul’s girlfriend June, and June’s grown son, Ham. An ill-timed snowstorm leaves the whole group stuck together to try to settle their differences and enjoy Christmas. Enjoy this rollicking holiday comedy at The Cabaret @ Camp in St. Paul. [less-]

Cantus presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for our world today. Join them as they both honor the age-old traditions and establish new ones for the next genera... [more+]

Cantus presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for our world today. Join them as they both honor the age-old traditions and establish new ones for the next generation. [less-]

Cantus presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for our world today. Join them as they both honor the age-old traditions and establish new ones for the next genera... [more+]

Cantus presents a modern take on the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, reimagined for our world today. Join them as they both honor the age-old traditions and establish new ones for the next generation. [less-]

Unless you’re Tony Bennett, it’s probably not every day that you get to belt out a song backed by a symphony orchestra. But now your whole family can do just that as East Metro Symphony Orchestra ... [more+]

Unless you’re Tony Bennett, it’s probably not every day that you get to belt out a song backed by a symphony orchestra. But now your whole family can do just that as East Metro Symphony Orchestra throws its "Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long". Nothing gets you in the holiday spirit like a good ol’ fashioned sing-along, so warm up those pipes and come out to East Ridge High School’s Loft Stage for this night of Yuletide favorites that are sure to get you all warm and fuzzy inside. Bring the whole family for an evening that is sure to become a family tradition [less-]

This joyous, toe-tapping musical touches the heart, with lots of laughs and lovable characters along the way, as Little Red ventures into the woods to deliver a basket of holiday treats for her grandm... [more+]

This joyous, toe-tapping musical touches the heart, with lots of laughs and lovable characters along the way, as Little Red ventures into the woods to deliver a basket of holiday treats for her grandmother. [less-]