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June 01, 2023

Set for Sunday, June 4, Grand Old Day’s corridor of food, activities, and performances is back after a three-year hiatus.

The triumphant return of Grand Old Day in St. Paul

The triumphant return of Grand Old Day in St. Paul

Cynthia Maya • Jun 1, 2023

Set for Sunday, June 4, Grand Old Day’s corridor of food, activities, and performances is back after a three-year hiatus.

Where to celebrate Pride in the Twin Cities

Where to celebrate Pride in the Twin Cities

Sofia Haan • Jun 1, 2023

Make the most of Pride Month with some of these exciting Twin Cities events, most of which will feature live music.

The Chart Show: a banner week for Minnesota artists

The Chart Show: a banner week for Minnesota artists

Jade • Jun 1, 2023

Boygenius are definitely “strong enough” to hold the No. 1 spot, while Minnesota artists Ber, Gully Boys and Dad Bod all represent.

theyself makes music on their own terms

theyself makes music on their own terms

Sofia Haan • Jun 1, 2023

“Music was an escape hatch from the world when I first started,” Twin Cities musician Pat “Doc” Dougherty explains, “and now it’s just how I process it.”

89 Days of Summer 2023: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

89 Days of Summer 2023: Things to do in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond

Staff • Jun 1, 2023

Throughout the summer, The Current provides weekly guides to events, entertainment, and recreation in the Twin Cities.

Hear new music from Blonde Redhead, Elle King, Jean Dawson, Briston Maroney, Billie Marten, and KC Rae

Hear new music from Blonde Redhead, Elle King, Jean Dawson, Briston Maroney, Billie Marten, and KC Rae

Jade • Jun 1, 2023

This week, hear Blonde Redhead’s first new music since 2014, plus new tunes from Elle King and Jean Dawson. Plus, get to know the sounds of Nashville’s Briston Maroney, Britain’s Billie Marten, and Minnesota’s KC Rae — the solo project of Now Now’s KC Dalager.

Coffee Break: Songs from Iceland

Coffee Break: Songs from Iceland

Mac Wilson • Jun 1, 2023

For today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, which songs by Icelandic artists should we play?

Watch Sports Team's relentlessly rocking Microshow performance at Green Room in Minneapolis

May 31, 2023

The London-based six-piece put on a captivating hourlong show at one of the newest music venues in Minneapolis.

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor music guide for 2023

Big summer gigs: Minnesota outdoor music guide for 2023

Darby Ottoson • May 31, 2023

Plan ahead for concerts, festivals, and series all summer long in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and beyond.

Janet Jackson dazzles in career-spanning Xcel show

Janet Jackson dazzles in career-spanning Xcel show

Natalia Mendez • May 31, 2023

Her first Twin Cities performance since 2015 featured Ludacris as the opening act.

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