Arts & Leisure

Pepin Gihring (11) interviews artist Charles Lyon who lives in East Isles.

Original comics created by Dahlia and Lucca.

A thrilling short story about an unexpected adventure beyond a mysterious closet.

The LOTI Pencil Sharpening Celebration brings the Minneapolis community together each year to celebrate the iconic Lake of the Isles pencil sculpture.

The Thursday night market returns to Uptown with fresh produce, local artists, and a growing role in the neighborhood’s revival.

After a two-year hiatus, Minneapolis’ signature art fair returns with a new lakeside setting, a renewed focus on safety, and a mission to help fuel Uptown’s comeback.

A dancer-biochemist, a cellist, a blues singer and a pile of eggshells come together onstage at the Center for Performing Arts on May 22 and 23.

The Kenwood is back with a full bar, new banquettes and the same pistachio butter pancakes. In a rough season for neighborhood restaurants, it makes a strong case for walking over.

The new Lowry Hill Gallery showcases regional artists while inviting neighbors to stop in, explore and bring art into their lives.