Half-Price tickets to Twin Cities concerts, shows

Fresh off its Tony-nominated Broadway revival, Falsettos arrives at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul as "an exceptional production of a perfect musical" (The New York Times). The st... [more+]

Fresh off its Tony-nominated Broadway revival, Falsettos arrives at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in Saint Paul as "an exceptional production of a perfect musical" (The New York Times). The story revolves around a charming, intelligent, neurotic gay man named Marvin, his wife, his lover, his about-to-be-Bar-Mitzvahed son, their psychiatrist, and the lesbians next door. At times both hilarious and achingly poignant, Falsettos shines an ahead-of-its-time spotlight on the infinite possibilities that make up a modern family ... and a beautiful reminder that love can tell a million stories. A hit when it premiered on Broadway in 1992, this always-timely show won Tony Awards for its book by James Lapine and William Finn (The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee) and its score, also by Finn. [less-]

In Rick Shiomi's re-imagined version of "The Mikado", flirting is still declared a crime and punishable by death. Yet, there's a lot of flirting going on in the town of Ti-Tea-Pu, in the land of Engla... [more+]

In Rick Shiomi's re-imagined version of "The Mikado", flirting is still declared a crime and punishable by death. Yet, there's a lot of flirting going on in the town of Ti-Tea-Pu, in the land of England. In anticipation of the arrival of the monarch, The Mikado, a tailor has been appointed Lord High Executioner and must behead someone before his majesty arrives. The tailor himself is involved in a love triangle and attempts to set up his rival, Franki Poo, before he loses his own head. It’s all the fun and games of Gilbert and Sullivan, with a modern twist. In describing his vision for his retelling of this classic operetta, Rick Shiomi says, “Our re-imagined production of "The Mikado" will deconstruct the unfortunate stereotypes while still retaining the humor and classic music; getting at the heart of the universal human experience through the lens of our diverse contemporary American culture.” See this new production by the Gilbert and Sullivan Very Light Opera Company at the Howard Conn Fine Arts Center in Minneapolis. [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-]

JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. They blend traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana, group members interchanging between banjos, guitars,... [more+]

JigJam is a multi-award winning quartet from the heart of the midlands in Ireland. They blend traditional Irish music with bluegrass and Americana, group members interchanging between banjos, guitars, fiddles, mandolins and double bass. Barbaro, the 2018 Minnesota State Fair Americana-Roots Band champions, will open with their own progressive blend of bluegrass, jazz, folk, hip-hop, and pop for a night of pushing the boundaries of genre. [less-]

Alternative Motion Project presents "8." Co-Artistic Directors Kristin Howe + Joanna Lees come together for their first choreographic collaboration featuring epic live music by Grand Symphonic Winds w... [more+]

Alternative Motion Project presents "8." Co-Artistic Directors Kristin Howe + Joanna Lees come together for their first choreographic collaboration featuring epic live music by Grand Symphonic Winds with special guest, world-renowned soprano Lindsay Kesselman. "8" features a wide-ranging night of all-new contemporary dance from four distinct choreographers, including guest artist Laura Selle Virtucio and company member Jesse Schmitz-Boyd, sure to bring something compelling for every audience member in AMP’s eighth season. [less-]

crash.dance.productions presents "Proxy". Inspired by the “brain in a vat” thought experiment, where experiences are simply figments in a disembodied brain, "Proxy" leaves the repetitious, unexami... [more+]

crash.dance.productions presents "Proxy". Inspired by the “brain in a vat” thought experiment, where experiences are simply figments in a disembodied brain, "Proxy" leaves the repetitious, unexamined world to discover what lies behind the veil of the reality accepted as truth. Dancers become cartographers, creating a stage-wide image of coordinates, waves, and lines. Like a morphing inkblot, our discoveries lie in precisely how much we let ourselves see. First presented at Minneapolis’ Lab Theater in 2018, "Proxy" now returns by popular demand. [less-]

The irreverent interactive show "Flanagan's Wake" transports you to the fictional Irish village of Grapplin. Local roustabout Flanagan has died, and the villagers have gathered to grieve as only the I... [more+]

The irreverent interactive show "Flanagan's Wake" transports you to the fictional Irish village of Grapplin. Local roustabout Flanagan has died, and the villagers have gathered to grieve as only the Irish can. Put your mourning face on, and get ready to participate in this partially improvised comedic memorial with plenty o' pints, crazy sing-alongs and witty tales based on your -- and other audience members' -- suggestions. After 16 successful years in Chicago and a run off-Broadway, "Flanagan's Wake" returns to Minnesota, taking the stage at Cabaret Theater at CAMP Bar. [less-]

"What kind of person do I want to be? How do I find someone to share my life with? What happens when I make mistakes?" "When I Grow Up" explores the path of self-realization. From childhood through ad... [more+]

"What kind of person do I want to be? How do I find someone to share my life with? What happens when I make mistakes?" "When I Grow Up" explores the path of self-realization. From childhood through adulthood, Cantus reflects on the cycle of life. Exploring themes of adolescence, companionship, parenthood, masculinity, and morality, "When I Grow Up" considers how we come who we are. [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-]

“Perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation” ("The New Yorker"), multi-Grammy Award winner Joyce DiDonato returns to the Schubert Club’s International Artist Series to perform a spe... [more+]

“Perhaps the most potent female singer of her generation” ("The New Yorker"), multi-Grammy Award winner Joyce DiDonato returns to the Schubert Club’s International Artist Series to perform a special program in the Ordway Music Theater. With a voice that is “nothing less than 24-carat gold” as proclaimed by "The Times," she is among the world’s most entrancing performers. Born in Kansas, Joyce has soared to the top of the industry both as a performer and a fierce advocate for the arts, gaining international prominence in operas by Handel and Mozart, as well as through her wide-ranging, acclaimed discography. Joyce’s program for this concert will feature music from her upcoming recording, "SONGPLAY." In her own words, “this is a project of experimentation and play, aimed at giving a joyful (playful!) experience to the listener.” [less-]

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser (”the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”) and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between inti... [more+]

The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser (”the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling”) and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 18 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music. They continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music. Spend “An Evening with Alasdair and Natalie” at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. [less-]

Christine Lavin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer who has been working as a musician based in New York City since 1984. In 2017, she released her 23rd solo album, "... [more+]

Christine Lavin is a singer/songwriter/guitarist/recording artist/author/videographer who has been working as a musician based in New York City since 1984. In 2017, she released her 23rd solo album, "Spaghettification", which charted at No. 5 for the month of September 2017 on the International FolkDJ charts. For four years she hosted "Slipped Disks" on XM Satellite Radio, playing CDs slipped to her backstage by compatriots, and she is now the occasional guest host for the City Folk Sunday Supper on WFUV-FM at Fordham University. She also writes freelance for various publications, including "The Washington Post", "Huffington Post", "The St. Petersburg Times" and more. See Lavin live at The Cedar Cultural Center. [less-]

Newpoli is a unique group with a powerful sound and a 21st-century take on their tradition that is beyond comparison. With exciting interpretations of traditional and originals that draw deeply from o... [more+]

Newpoli is a unique group with a powerful sound and a 21st-century take on their tradition that is beyond comparison. With exciting interpretations of traditional and originals that draw deeply from one of the world’s lesser known music traditions, Newpoli is Italy’s next inspiring interpreter of southern Italy’s taranta tradition. The group stirs up a mesmerizing sound that melds traditional Italian folk music, Greek and Turkish grooves, Mediterranean and Spanish colors, and a contemporary sensibility they call “Mediterranean Pulse - Ritmi della Terra.” The group is fronted by singers Carmen Marsico and Angela Rossi, a pair that "PopMatters" called “visual and musical cynosures with their contrasting looks and twining vocal lines.” For this concert at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis, you’ll hear the tamburello, played by virtuoso Fabio Pirozzolo, pounding out the heartbeat of Newpoli’s music. The two female singers will start up a wild, frenetic dance and you'll have a very hard time sitting still! The tempo is high, and the drama and passion can be heard in every note! [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-]

Whether you prefer it neat, as a shot with lime or mixed into a margarita, tequila reigns as one of Mexico's most famous exports, derived from the native agave plant. Now you can embrace the more subt... [more+]

Whether you prefer it neat, as a shot with lime or mixed into a margarita, tequila reigns as one of Mexico's most famous exports, derived from the native agave plant. Now you can embrace the more subtle complexities of this storied beverage at this intimate two-hour tasting event at The Pourhouse in Minneapolis. Sample several varieties of "the devil's elixir" with 15 included tasting tickets, plus food and drink specials. VIP admission gets you in 30 minutes before the crowd. [less-]

Beginning as street performers just out of school and accidentally forming a band, Scythian plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical... [more+]

Beginning as street performers just out of school and accidentally forming a band, Scythian plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical prowess, and songwriting that weaves stories. With their genuine enthusiasm, you’ll want to join them and move your feet at this barn-dance, rock concert experience. Founded almost a decade ago, Nashville’s "Music City Roots" says Scythian is "what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling," and "The Washington Post" dubbed them "DC's most energetic and eclectic band" and said “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.” Corda Mór means "great heart" -- and there is no greater heart than that of family. Corda Mór is more than a dance academy; it is a community of teachers and families who believe that, through dance, children learn more than physical skills -- they build values and shape character that lasts a lifetime. Their students begin dancing out of curiosity, continue because it’s fun, and commit themselves to it because a passion develops. Through this passion for dance, they learn the values of teamwork and perseverance. They acquire humility in victory and graciousness in defeat. They share their joy of dancing with the community through performance, and develop friendships that outlast their dancing careers. It's the mission at Corda Mór to create highly skilled, disciplined dancers and shape them into kind, confident people who will be leaders within the dance community, and in life. [less-]

It was roughly a decade ago that Pert Near Sandstone first gathered around a microphone in a Minneapolis basement to record their debut album, "Up And Down The River." A beloved local bluegrass band, ... [more+]

It was roughly a decade ago that Pert Near Sandstone first gathered around a microphone in a Minneapolis basement to record their debut album, "Up And Down The River." A beloved local bluegrass band, they cemented their status as linchpins of the Midwestern scene with a series of albums, In late 2016, they released "The Discovery Of Honey," which featured and was co-produced by original founding member Ryan Young of Trampled by Turtles. A variety of festival appearances such as the prestigious Telluride Bluegrass Festival, as well as sharing bills on the road with the likes of Trampled By Turtles, Del McCoury Band, Sam Bush and more. Feeding LeRoy came out of the collaboration of Sonja and Lee's original songs, blending into a unique project, with their songwriting and vocal harmonies as the focus of this band's sound. It's kind of a family affair now, with brother Luke stepping in on the harmonica and long time friend and bassist, Adam Staupe on the upright bass, both adding their vocal harmonies, creating somewhat of a gospel undertone that acts as it's own instrument in the band. Think Gram Parsons and Emmylou meets the Jayhawks ... it’s country music at its core, it's fun, it's original, it's Feeding LeRoy. [less-]

Lauren and Daniel Goans, who you will know as the married, world-traveling, singer/songwriting folk duo Lowland Hum, are making their fourth full-length record, "Glyphonic", in their studio apartment ... [more+]

Lauren and Daniel Goans, who you will know as the married, world-traveling, singer/songwriting folk duo Lowland Hum, are making their fourth full-length record, "Glyphonic", in their studio apartment on the top floor. As the world has continued to grow louder around them, Lowland Hum have spent their career refining the particular power of their self-imposed restraint. "Glyphonic" is the purest distillation of this thesis to date, setting about the difficult work of finding stillness and meaning in the midst of chaos: a collection of quietudes created and savored among all this present noisiness. The band has spent the last two years on the road in both the US and Europe with the likes of Josh Ritter, Penny and Sparrow, and The Oh Hellos. Over an expansive career, they've earned critical praise from NPR, "Paste", "Huffington Post", "American Songwriter", "The Washington Post" and more. 2019 will bring a headlining tour in support of the new album. See them live at The Cedar Cultural Center in Minneapolis. [less-]

Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. The timeless, captivating story of "Little Women" comes to life with music, pers... [more+]

Based on Louisa May Alcott's beloved American classic, this Civil War story of love and family stands the test of time. The timeless, captivating story of "Little Women" comes to life with music, personal discovery, laughter, heartache, hope and everlasting love. "Little Women" is the perfect musical for the whole family, embodying the complete theatrical experience of laughter, tears and a lifting of the spirit at The Loft Stage in Woodbury. [less-]

The musical comedy that's “touchingly beautiful… heartrending and hilarious” ("Say Entirely") has become a Twin Cities Valentine's tradition and is returning for a 5th season at Art House North ... [more+]

The musical comedy that's “touchingly beautiful… heartrending and hilarious” ("Say Entirely") has become a Twin Cities Valentine's tradition and is returning for a 5th season at Art House North in Saint Paul. Yummy cupcakes and coffee included! During intermission, Michael Pearce Donley (of Triple Espresso fame) will perform love songs by request whilst you enjoy your dessert! [less-]