Event listings around the rather large and sparsely populated land of sky-tinted waters*, the star of the north (l'étoile du nord), Minnesota. Concerts, theatre, gallery openings, festivals - anything that may be of interesting. And, maybe some other events in closely neighboring states. Explore statewide information & links in the "Pages" link in the menu bar above. * Alternate translation : land of clouded waters.

Meetup with other ballroom and swing dancers. Everyone at all levels of dance experience are welcome. If you don't know how to dance, now is the time to start! Dancing is a great way to exercise and stay in shape, while having a lot of FUN at the same time! Resources: MEETUP CALENDAR - for our organized Meetup events and "Notes" http://www.meetup.com/go-dancing-twincities/calendar/ "ABOUT" page - information about local weekly ballroom & swing dance nights http://www.meetup.com/go-dan …

Do you want to listen to and learn about different genres of Latin and Brazilian music in the Twin Cities while expanding expanding your social circle and meeting new people? Do you want to share Latin and Brazilian inspired food while listening to Latin and Brazilian music? Do you want to attend Latin and Brazilian music events, maybe to dance or maybe just to listen? Join us and explore the best Latin and Brazilian music that the Twin Cities has to offer while meeting new people. Salsa a …

This is a group for people who refer to themselves (or have been referred to by others) as Geeks. …or Nerds. …or Hippies. …or Freaks. …or Dweebs. …or Dorks. …or any other miscellaneously mis-fitting, socially non-conforming term that can't be classified as being considered "mainstream" (as if anyone really knows what THAT is), and probably isn't nearly as derogatory today as it was a few decades back, because, these days, we're taking over the WORLD, man! 'Cause we RULE now! (Safety in n …

This is the group for Friends / Movies.. for every one...who likes to have fun on weekends.. Main activities that we do are Movies / Music / Dance / Outdoor (Hikes or Biking etc..,) This group is for the People, who like to find friends and have fun. This Group activities include. a) Watch/Discuss Bollywood & Hollywood Movies b) to know Indian & American & all the other cultures c) Indian & western musicals and dance events e) Socializing & Partying, Pot-Lucks and Day/Evening trips f) Hiking …

At any moment, see what your mind is doing. It is going into the past or the future. It is angry about the past or anxious about the future, isn't it? When this oscillation of the mind stops, THAT is when you get in touch with the source of energy, which is YOU. All the human values that we treasure and cherish - Happiness, Joy, Love, Compassion, Caring, Friendliness, Enthusiasm, Creativity, Relationships - can only be lived and experienced in the present. But, when we are caught up in the chat …

All inclusive dance calendar for the Twin Cities area to cut across genre of music and type of dancing. There is something for everyone in the Twin Cities!!! About ten years ago, Jim Uttley started his personal dance calendar on pen and paper so he would know where the hot spots of the evening and what his choices were. As fellow dancers saw him glance and refer to this calendar, they began to ask for a copy to which Jim was happy to oblige. This calendar soon grew into a 20 page Word Document, …

One World Community Choir &  Social Club Welcome!  We meet every Monday night throughout the year, and you can join anytime.  Next session starts January 7th. with Betsy Sansby & Alan Dworsky No matter how long it's been since you sang in a choir, if you love to sing in the shower, can carry a tune, and are looking for a place to sing with your clothes on, there's a spot for you in the One World Community Choir. Join anytime. No auditions required! Repertoire: You'll learn a mixture of beautifu …

Lets get together and hoop! Hoop for fitness, fun, spirituality, to dance, and to meet like-minded folks. Hula hooping has never been this bad-ass before, so come out, develop your skills, and have a good time.This new Meetup needs to find a home. I'm going to suggest somewhere on one of the city lakes to start. If you have any suggestions of where we can hoop, and have music, let me know. Any DJs out there who wanna throw down, let me know, we'll come out and hoop up a storm. Keep an eye on upc …

Welcome to Electronically Bent MSP. Surprisingly, there is not a single Meet-up group for electronic music in the Minneapolis-St Paul metro area. That is one of the reasons that inspired me to create this group. This group is for everyone who likes electronic music and would like to meet like-minded people, discover/share electronic music and dance to electronic music. I feel some of the best electronic music that you may have heard and would love to dance to, will never get played in a club (in …

The Minnesota Sinfonia offers free admission professional orchestra concerts in Minneapolis and St. Paul. We formed this meetup group to help people network to ride share and meet other people interested in attending high quality orchestra concerts together.

Do you love classical guitar? We are an informal group of players interested in getting together to perform pieces, attend concerts, or just hang out and enjoy sharing ideas about classical guitar. Whether you are a rank beginner or a seasoned pro, you are welcome here. We will try and organize regular meetings at various venues (cafes etc), and also gather to attend concerts. Please note, this group is strictly for classical guitar ONLY - I hate to be exclusive but there are loads of other grou …

Are you a Minneapolis-area fan of indie, underground rock, imports, and other "non-major label" music? If you answered 'Hell yes' then this group is for you. The group is for people who enjoying going out to see shows by interesting bands at smaller venues like the 331 Club, 7th Street, Turf Club, Aster, The Cedar, Triple Rock, First Avenue as well as many other small venues in the Minneapolis & St. Paul. We want this to be an inclusive group, so if you have a show you'd like to see by all means …

We will schedule our next meetup after we have 100 members.  Thanks A network of young jazz or blues enthusiasts in the Twin Cities. We will be scheduling events to see live jazz, funk, reggae, soul, and experimental music in the area. All ages are welcome to join with an emphasis to promote jazz and blues among younger people. http://www.facebook.com/yjbtc

This group is for musicians wishing to connect with others to play chamber music.

This is a group for anyone interested in helping to promote local Minneapolis/Saint Paul artists Nocturnal Unit, a family group looking for some creative, innovative souls willing to lend a helping hand while meeting some creative minds. We would be creating designs for merchandise, bouncing ideas off each other, selling albums/promoting on the street in person, and finding more and more out about the local music scene together. It would be a symbiotic relationship and as you would lend your tim …

Giving musicians a chance to share their music! An open stage an open mic to come together to share and appreciate local music. All levels welcome. We are here to encourage you!

Welcome! new group "North Star Country Dancers & Music Lovers".      I am starting a new group for those who want to go out around the Twin Cities for good Country Dancing whether it be Country 2 Stepping, Line Dancing, Night Club 2 Step, & East Coast Swing. The group is for those with no dancing experience, beginning, and experienced. Or maybe you just want to go out and listen to good Country Music and socialize.  It's no fun going out by yourself, so come meet new friends and let's all go hav …

Come dance with us! Come celebrate, explore and honor the body. For 90 minutes, we move freely to professionally deejayed music. There are no instructions. You follow your own sensations, impulses, curiosities. This is not a class. It is a practice. You practice listening to your body wisdom, following your internal impulses and surrendering to intuition. We believe that our bodies are miraculous organisms of vitality, health, wisdom & happiness. We dance to deepen our awareness, to develop trus …

Welcome! The Minneapolis Flute Circle is for you if you'd like to play the flute as a way to explore sound, meditate with sound, and find your inner music. This is a judgment-free, collaborative, exploratory, and meditative zone led by an experienced flutist, ensemble coach, and meditator. Our focus is on breath, sound, and connection through music, on process -- not performance. And while the flute circle can bring profound experiences of healing and beauty, we bring a strong dose of fun, ease, …

This groups is interested in creating opportunities for musicians and vocalists to get together and jam. The group is casual and easy going and open to format, jams, open mics, social get togethers, any idea that gets singer/musicians making music!

Do you like the music of Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Willie Nelson, The Who, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Neil Young, Led Zeppelin, Tom Petty and other similar artists? Do you also like to read? If you answered yes, then this is the Meetup group for you. We'll meet as a group and select biographies or memoirs from these and other similar artists to read, then we'll meet at coffee shops around the Uptown Minneapolis area to discuss.

This meetup if for all enthusiasts of music created with the help of synthesizers. Whether you are a gigging keyboardist or a bedroom programmer, this meetup is a place for you to share your knowledge of your synthesizer, your production techniques, and your music. All synth enthusiasts are welcome! Analog, Digital and Virtual synth lovers will all find a home here. The basic idea of the meetup is to have at least a monthly meetup where we bring some of our gear and cross pollinate ideas, tips, …

This is a group designed for people who freestyle rap or would like to start. This group is for showing off your creative talent and supporting others doing the same. Trading off verses, rap battles, improv activities to loosen us up - whatever. Let's partake in a lesser-know and absolutely beautiful art form. All genders, skin colors and skill levels welcome.

We are about having fun on/near the lakes in the Twin Cities. This group is for ages 20s, 30s, and 40s with both singles and couples welcome.  Most of the meetups will take place at various lakes and lake towns in the Twin Cities. Social events include lakeside dining, picnics, happy hours, and night life. We will also attend lakeside art shows, wine tasting, and have some fun walking around our beautiful lakes! We will go on lake cruises, pontoon boating, kayaking, paddle-boarding, canoeing etc …

We are a group of dance enthusiasts who love Brasilian dance and music. We strive to dance, play, and listen to samba, forro, bolero, and zouk. This is a group recommended to those who love social dance, Latin culture/dance, and Brazilian culture and dance in particular. We strive to attend concerts, parties, and dance classes. Let's organize and promote more Brazilian dance in the Twin Cities!

This is a group for Zumba enthusiasts and beginners alike. Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance fitness class. It's a super fun way to get in shape and stay in shape. In fact, it feels more like a dance party than a workout! Latin genres include merengue, cumbia, salsa, and reggaeton as well as other world music. The music itself inspires a high-energy class. No dance experience is necessary and all levels are welcome, gals and guys ailke. Classes are held at Four Seasons Dance Studio in Loring Park, …