Hip-hop icon Wiz Khalifa is bringing his “Taylor Gang The World” Tour to First Avenue in Minneapolis on Sunday, May 25, 2025, with Chevy Woods, Fedd the God, and DJ Bonics performing.
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The Sound of Gospel a ‘transformative experience’
The Sound of Gospel, a production celebrating the legacy of gospel music and its impact on the African American experience, is set to premiere at the historic Fitzgerald Theater in downtown St. Paul on February 8 and 9, featuring work and freedom songs, Negro spirituals, choirs, quartets, and contemporary and urban gospel.
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Paisley Park celebrates 40th anniversary of ‘Purple Rain’ with tours and exclusive events
Paisley Park is hosting Celebration 2024 from June 20-24, featuring tours, never-before-seen concert footage, panel discussions.
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Northside riverfront developers make big promises
A controversial plan to remake the Upper Harbor Terminal has been approved by the city, but some residents are concerned about the project’s impacts.
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Chappelle’s Minneapolis shows draw protests
Comedian Dave Chappelle’s three shows in Minneapolis last week stirred up protests and controversy.
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Sign of the times: Prince Rogers Nelson Way
On Tuesday, June 7, on what would have been the legend’s 64th birthday, the stretch of road that he made world-famous was formally rechristened ‘Prince Rogers Nelson Way.’
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Honoring Prince: community reactions to new street sign and mural
‘Honoring Prince in this way, in the wake of what we have been through, is important for the soul of this city.’
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‘Complicated Fun’ — a timely look at the diversity of Mpls music scene
Complicated Fun — The Minneapolis Music Scene, an original musical currently running at St. Paul’s History Theater, explores the era First Avenue’s reputation was built on, when Prince was playing secret shows, and the punk scene was creating a name for itself in the adjoining 7th St. Entry.