The latest news from the city.

The Lakefront Music Fest in Prior Lake has added The Gin Blossoms and Vertical Horizon to its Friday rock night on July 9, 2027, headlined by Train. The post covers the full two-night lineup, ticket tiers, and the festival's history as a Rotary fundraiser.

The Twin Cities Horror Festival celebrates its 15th year from October 16 to 31 at The Crane Theater in NE Minneapolis, with 11 productions across theater, dance, cabaret, and improv. Tickets are sold online or at the door, and each show carries a 1-to-5 content rating for blood, language, and violence.

A look at Viet Hoa Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant in Minnetonka, a family-owned spot with a broad menu of Pho, banh mi, and Chinese classics, a 4.9-star reputation, and a Tuesday closure.

Minneapolis Amplified is a city-wide program pairing live music and art with non-traditional venues and small businesses through December 2026. It is led by Dance Agenda and the City's Arts & Cultural Affairs Department, with upcoming pop-ups at East Hennepin Auto Service, TAP IN, and Mother Co. Plants.