Prepare a five-minute story about life's knee-buckling moments. Feeling small under the stars, meeting the love of your life, finding the toy before finishing the cereal box. Expansive views or small, perfect instants. Regale us with tales of ventures into uncharted territory....and how your life was changed forever by what you found there.
Prepare a five-minute story about hitting the books. Classroom antics and lunchtime hierarchies; detention delinquent or teacher's pet. Tales of picture day primping, standing up to the bullies, or forging a hall pass to say hi to your crush. Do you have a story for us? Circle Y or N.
A brilliant blend of bluegrass, swing, Americana and folk — presented by some of the best musicians in the Midwest! Jon Garon (Comfort Station) and the Prairie Ferrets (featuring Liz Ashworth, Tom Schaefer, Mark Kreitzer and Larry Dalton) along with master flat-picker and finger-style guitarist Dakota Dave Hull!
Prepare a five-minute story about embracing your identity. Coming out and inspiring others to do the same. Found family, fluidity, looking beyond the binary. Naysayers, fighting the good fight for yourself and others, marches, protests, parades, trying on labels, all the colors on the spectrum. 10s across the board!
Presented by Transvestite Soup // Enjoy The Rocky Horror Picture Show (1975) with a live shadow cast creating a one-of-a-kind cinematic experience!
Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown.
Saturday Night Live break-out star Sarah Sherman comes to Minneapolis for an unforgettable night of comedy. Chaotic, wild, and totally original, Sarah has created a distinct blend of stand-up comedy and body horror that you will be talking about all summer. Presented by Spit Take.
Saturday Night Live break-out star Sarah Sherman comes to Minneapolis for an unforgettable night of comedy. Chaotic, wild, and totally original, Sarah has created a distinct blend of stand-up comedy and body horror that you will be talking about all summer. Presented by Spit Take.
Now in its 22nd year, The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend (June 9-11) in which filmmakers (first-timers, hobbyists, amateurs & professionals!) make a short film — write, shoot and edit it — in just 48 hours! This year's submissions from filmmakers all over the Twin Cities will be shown on the BIG SCREEN at this special premiere event.
Now in its 22nd year, The 48 Hour Film Project is a wild and sleepless weekend (June 9-11) in which filmmakers (first-timers, hobbyists, amateurs & professionals!) make a short film — write, shoot and edit it — in just 48 hours! This year's submissions from filmmakers all over the Twin Cities will be shown on the BIG SCREEN at this special premiere event.
A tribute to the legendary jazz trumpeter and vocalist, Chet Baker, known as the "Prince of Cool." The evening kicks off with a live performance by the Larry McDonough Quintet, followed by a screening of Bruce Weber's acclaimed Academy Award-nominated 1988 documentary, "Let's Get Lost" (120 minutes), chronicling the turbulent life and career of the jazz icon.
Join 10-time IBMA award-winning fiddling singer-songwriter Becky Buller when she lands back in her home state for a special night of music with Monroe Crossing. Becky will be joined by banjo player extraordinaire Ned Luberecki as they play songs from their 'All the Banjos Tour.' Renowned quintet Monroe Crossing will then deliver a set of their always entertaining brand of bluegrass. Finally, watch all seven musicians go intergalactic as they collaborate on a picking party not to be missed!
Whether following Howard Schultz on the campaign trail or searching for the best pulled pork in haunted houses, Conner O'Malley has made a name for himself with his hilariously deranged YouTube videos. Conner comes to Minneapolis with an all new performance showcasing the future of comedy with stand-up and new videos.
Featuring Pierre Douglas, KJay The Comedian, Chris May, Greg Coleman, and James King. Hosted by Trevor Wade.
Join legendary drummer Gordy Knudtson with special guests Jim Anton and Dean Magraw for the debut performance of their yet-to-be-named trio followed by a drum clinic that covers playing techniques and ergonomics to musically understanding and fulfilling your role in a band.
Janel Anderson debuts a brand new TED style talk based on her new book, Head On: How to Approach Difficult Conversations Directly.
10,000 Laughs is a comic-centered, artist-run stand up comedy festival with heart.
10,000 Laughs is a comic-centered, artist-run stand up comedy festival with heart.
