Gods & Monsters

As the season turns from the glow of summer to the chill of fall, join us as we celebrate works of dark creativity. A visual collection which reflects the nightmares that haunt us from the shadows of our hopes and dreams. Horrors from the silver screen, monsters from ancient mythology, dark gods, and terrors of every shape and kind. Steel your soul, take a peek past the veil, and see what frightening visions stalk you from beyond. Witches, warlocks, midnight fairies, vampires, and all other creatures of the night welcome.

Comedy Weekend: Tommy Ryman

Tommy Ryman grew up with a new-age, folk singing mother and a traditional, Lutheran insurance-agent father. This XY equation evidently equals: acclaimed comedian. Described as absurdist and clever, Ryman recently was voted best comedian in the Twin Cities by City Pages. Friday evening will also feature up-and-coming comedian Travis Anderson!

Comedy Weekend: C. Willi Myles

A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to with his stories about growing up in the south and acclimating to the cold of Minnesota. Referred to as "America's Everyday Comedian," his hilarious down-to-earth performance will convince you that Willi is truly comedy at its best!

Minnesota Lynx Watch Party

Cheer on the Lynx as they take on the New York Liberty in the game two of the WNBA finals!Enjoy seltzer specials, bloody beers, pull tabs and awesome vibes!

Maria Bamford

Actress and stand-up comedian Maria Bamford will make a performance stop at Mayo Civic Center on Friday, May 30, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. 

Lantern Tours At Glensheen

For two nights only (October 11 and 12, 2024) from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm, Glensheen will offer guided, 45-minute tours of the mansion lit by guides carrying lanterns. All tour tickets include a tour, access to the grounds, free s’mores (while supplies last), and a souvenir Glensheen flashlight distributed at the end of the tour.

Hellavision Television Presents: Debt Quest

Debt Quest is an experimental animated variety show inspired by RPG's like Dungeons and Dragons written by Lije Morgan. We follow 4 heroes as they try to pull themselves from financial despair by fulfilling the Bug King’s Debt Quest. This 90-minute epic is comprised of community sourced experimental animation from the Hellavision Television Network.

Ember Coffee Company

In 2021, what started as a passion project for husband and wife duo, Matthew and Elisa, in Big Lake, Minnesota, blossomed into Ember Coffee Company—a beacon of hospitality and commitment to quality.

Jimmy Longoria's Favorite Things About Minnesota

It only took Jimmy Longoria — a South Texas native who studied art in Chicago and California — three months to realize he was going to spend the rest of his life in Minnesota. Having moved here during the hottest days of August, he was struck by how normal a November blizzard suddenly felt. Actually, make that surreal; after all, he was walking his dog in a pair of boxers and a parka at the time.

Great Northern Viking Festival

Great Northern Viking Festival is a family-friendly Viking festival in southern Minnesota, held June 13–14, 2026. This immersive weekend event combines live entertainment, interactive demonstrations, and educational programming inspired by the Viking Age.

Attendees can enjoy live combat demonstrations, forging and craft demos, music, storytelling, and hands-on activities throughout the festival grounds. A curated vendor marketplace features Viking garb, armor, jewelry, and handcrafted goods, giving guests the chance to shop and engage directly with artisans.