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“The Oldest Profession” Shares the History of Sex Work at the Phoenix Theater on July 17 At 7:00 p.m. on July 17, 2026, Kaytlin Bailey brings The Oldest Profession to the Phoenix Theater in Minneapolis for one night only. This one-woman show, written and performed by Bailey, advertises itself as “a mad dash through 10,000 years of history from a sex worker’s perspective.” It's been described Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/the-oldest-profession-shares-the-history-of-sex-work-at-the-phoenix-theater-on-july-17/

Win Free Tickets to See MC Chris at the Turf Club! MC Chris, nerdcore rapper and Aqua Teen Hunger Force's MC Pee Pants, is headed to the Turf Club in St. Paul with Swell Rell on July 22. For your chance to attend for free, just enter our giveaway by 8:00 p.m. Central time on July 17, 2026—you could win 2 Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/win-free-tickets-to-see-mc-chris-at-the-turf-club/

This Week in Geek (7/13/2026–7/19/2026) Jump to: In-Person Events Virtual Events Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 13, to Sunday, July 19. Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/this-week-in-geek-7-13-2026-7-19-2026/

“Guillotine City” Asks Relevant Questions About Action, Inaction, and Change “I don’t write cartoons. I make machines.” This was a line that stood out to me from Marge J. Buckley’s Guillotine City, which ran at Open Eye Theatre over the weekend of June 12, 2026. Denny (played by Sasha Blinnikova), a machinist, has just found out that her friend’s neighbor, a Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/guillotine-city-asks-relevant-questions-about-action-inaction-and-change/

Having Fun Isn’t Hard When You've Got a Minnesota Library Card! Growing up, I was incredibly lucky to live just a few blocks away from my small local library. Though I was a frequent visitor throughout the year, summertime was my favorite because of one of the hidden gems of libraries: the summer reading program. Track my reading for a couple Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/having-fun-isnt-hard-when-youve-got-a-minnesota-library-card/

Novulent Defies Categorization at the 7th St. Entry The independent music world loves few things more than subcategorizing artists at an almost atomic level. Perhaps this is due to the college rock origins of the legacy acts. Possibly it is a desire to discover new forms and claim them before they are a "thing." Just as likely, there Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/novulent-defies-categorization-at-the-7th-st-entry/

Win Free Tickets to RaveQuest: A Medieval Dance Night at the Fine Line! The Fine Line in Minneapolis is hosting a medieval-themed dance party, and you're invited! Just enter our giveaway by 8:00 p.m. Central time on July 12, 2026, for the chance to win 2 tickets. The party features BEJALVIN (DJ set), Daisy Hex, mother3k (Anita Velveeta), and starthirl. The magic happens starting Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/win-free-tickets-to-ravequest-a-medieval-dance-night-at-the-fine-line/

This Week in Geek (7/6/2026–7/12/2026) Jump to: In-Person Events Virtual Events Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 6, to Sunday, July 12. Although inclusion in This Week in Geek is not an official endorsement of any event or organizer, we do our Continue reading: https://twincitiesgeek.com/2026/07/this-week-in-geek-7-6-2026-7-12-2026/