

Whether you’re in the mood for a punk show or an evening of jazz, a drag show or a performance that purports to “lift the mortal veil,” October (otherwise known as the 30 days leading up to Halloween) is rich with excuses to leave the house and breathe that crisp fall air. Here are some ways to fill up the calendar with local music, festivals, theater, and more.
Minnesota State Fair by Giesla Hoelscher

North Shore by George Ilstrup


“There is a moment—Oh, just before the first kiss, a whispered word—something that makes it worth while.” - This Side of Paradise, F. Scott Fitzgerald 🖤