Looking for a night out? A fun date? A place to spark your creativity? Get out and enjoy the city. Try some of these online calendars for suggestions: is a free newspaper in the Minneapolis–St. Paul metropolitan area. It features lots of local music, film, theater and restaurant hot spots. Find something to see. is an online magazine that has a popular calendar featuring performing arts searchable by genre, date, and region. has resources to help you play your trip to Minnesota including: deals, things to do, places to stay and a robust calendar. Also useful for natives. ;) is the best place t ..read more

Winter in Minnesota can be beautiful and brutal. Preparedness goes a long way in preventing both frostbite and boredom! Here is the first post celebrating #GetCozyWithArt suggestions for art to keep you warm and mentally stimulated. Photo Credit: Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) (Mia) is an encyclopedic art collection which is the home to more than 80,000 pieces of art. There is plenty of art to explore so once you land here you can stay all day enjoying the collection . . . for free! In addition to the art you can browse the amazing gift store, get some hot chocolate or coffee, or stay for ..read more

Need help finding your next cinema outing in or around Minneapolis this winter? Experiencing film is an excellent choice for a cold winter day or any other day you need some cinema magic in your life. Here are some resources and ways to find the best movie experiences in the Twin Cities metro area. Typically: January, February, March | This educational and immersive experience in downtown Saint Paul is appropriate for all ages. Choose from a variety of films to see on a 90 foot dome screen. Family-friendly: All ages welcome and discount pricing for kids, seniors and those with limited income ..read more

Too much drama in your life? Try comedy. "No laughing matter." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. Take a night off, grab a few friends, and head to a comedy venue to laugh your troubles away. Minneapolis has a great improv comedy scene and there are a number of institutions that bring on the laughs: Also visit Acme Comedy Club in the warehouse district for local and touring comedians. If you're looking for some great ticket deals to stretch your entertainment dollars, here are a few Twin Cities deals to start you giggling. Pair your comedy experience with dinner in downtown Minne ..read more

Happy Valentine's Day Weekend | Updates from CultureMPLS You can now follow the blog by email! Subscribe now to get updates when there is a new post and for great deals in Minneapolis and the Twin Cities. Be one of the first to sign up ...and you might get some great offers sent your way! ;) Give the gift of an arts experience to someone you love on Valentine's. "To my Valentine." The New York Public Library Digital Collections. on Valentine's Day for shout outs to Minneapolis arts and culture venues that are worthy of lots of love. Also, you can support the blog by... to suggest your favorite ..read more

Enjoy The City: #ArtAWhirl 2016 in Northeast Mpls  The work of more than 600 artists will be on display this weekend in Northeast Minneapolis in the annual spring art event, Art-A-Whirl. Local artists open up their studios for the community to explore paintings, jewelry, sculpture, photography, glass art, and more! Local storefronts and businesses join in the fun with activities for the whole family. There is a lot to see and do at Art-A-Whirl. Here is some helpful information to get to whirling around NE for a memorable weekend with family and friends. Friday, May 20: 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m ..read more

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An autumn view from the Guthrie Theater in downtown Minneapolis. What's your favorite part about autumn in Minnesota? There is a lot to enjoy as the air turns chilly and we transition from our hot, humid summer to shorter days and snowy commutes. The summer art festivals are behind us and we have a lot of coming out right now and many cultural organizations are coming off of summer breaks. Minneapolis and Saint Paul culture events that won't break the bank and are too good to miss! If you have an event you are looking forward to, please post it in the comments or send cultural events do you wa ..read more

Do you set New Year resolutions? Did you remember to include exploring Minneapolis arts to find connection, inspiration, and reflection in the coming year? If you want some suggestions for new arts adventures in the Minneapolis and St. Paul area, follow us on Instagram: View this post on Instagram A post shared by culturempls (@culturempls) @culturempls left Twitter last year, which was a major bummer, but we will find new ways to reach artists and arts lovers, like yourselves ..read more