MinnesotaEntertainment

Entertainment in Minnesota

  1. A

    Nye's Polonaise Room

    The World's Most Dangerous Polka Band lets loose Thursday through Saturday. It's smashing fun, and enhanced if you find yourself an old-timer to twirl you around the room.

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  2. B

    First Avenue & 7th St Entry

    This is the bedrock of Minneapolis' music scene, and it still pulls in top bands and big crowds.

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  3. C

    Guthrie Theater

    Minneapolis' top-gun theater troupe, with the jumbo facility to prove it.

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  4. D

    St Paul Curling Club

    From November to March, stop in and watch the action at the St Paul Curling Club. For those uninitiated in northern ways, curling is a winter sport that involves sliding a hubcap-sized 'puck' down the ice toward a bull's-eye.

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  5. E

    Brit's Pub

    A lawn bowling green carpets the roof, and Brit's sweeping selection of Scotch, port and beer is sure to unleash skills in the sport you never knew you had.

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  6. Grumpy's

    Grumpy's is the Northeast's classic dive, with cheap (but good) beer and an outdoor patio. Sample the specialty 'hot dish' on Tuesdays for $1.

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  7. F

    Runyon's

    Runyon's is one of many busy places in the Warehouse District that pours a fine brew. Nosh on chicken wings, easily the best in town.

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  8. Historic Pantages, State & Orpheum Theatres

    The main venues for Broadway shows and touring acts, all in a row on Hennepin Ave S at street Nos 710, 805 and 910, respectively.

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  9. G

    Gay Nineties

    For nightlife, Gay Nineties has dancing, dining and drag shows that attract both gay and straight clientele.

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  10. H

    Tugg's Tavern

    Tugg's draw is its swell outdoor patio on the Mississippi River's revitalized north-side strip.

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  12. I

    Orchestra Hall

    Superb acoustics for concerts by the acclaimed Minnesota Symphony Orchestra.

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  13. J

    Fitzgerald Theater

    Where Garrison Keillor tapes his Prairie Home Companion radio show.

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  14. K

    Target Field

    It's the brand spankin' new stadium for the Twins pro baseball team.

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  15. L

    Target Center

    This is where the Timberwolves pro basketball team lays 'em up.

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  16. M

    Brave New Workshop Theatre

    An established venue for musical comedy, revue and satire.

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  17. N

    Dakota Jazz Club

    The Dakota is a classy venue that gets big-name jazz acts.

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  18. O

    Ordway Center for Performing Arts

    Chamber music and the Minnesota Opera fill the hall here.

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  19. P

    Lee's Liquor Lounge

    Rockabilly and country-tinged alt bands twang here.

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  20. Q

    Hubert H Humphrey Metrodome

    The Vikings pro football team passes in the 'Dome.

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  21. R

    Triple Rock Social Club

    Triple Rock is a popular punk-alternative club.

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  23. S

    Xcel Energy Center

    The Wild pro hockey team skates at Xcel.

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