Twin Cities Geek

Twin Cities Geek Minnesota's geek culture magazine: by MN geeks, for MN geeks

Twin Cities Geek is an online culture magazine for the self-identifying geek community in Minnesota, particularly focused around the areas of Minneapolis, MN and Saint Paul, MN. As a nonprofit, it is the goal of Twin Cities Geek to provide online spaces where topics important to members of MN geek communities can be discussed in fun, constructive, responsible, and impactful ways.

From Fringe Fest, to a pirate cruise, to the Here to P*e Comedy Tour, be sure to check out the many unique events happen...
08/04/2025

From Fringe Fest, to a pirate cruise, to the Here to P*e Comedy Tour, be sure to check out the many unique events happening this coming week.

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, August 4, to Sunday, August 10.

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that Mr. Collins is no one’s favorite character in ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ Lee We...
08/01/2025

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that Mr. Collins is no one’s favorite character in ‘Pride and Prejudice.’ Lee Welch’s novel, ‘Mr. Collins in Love,’ aims to change this.”

This reimagining of Mr. Collins starts with the assumption that he is more than simply the comedic character shown on the page in Jane Austen's novel.

This week, check out the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Big Minneapolis Anime Convention, the MPLS Goth Ball, CatVideoFest 2...
07/28/2025

This week, check out the Minnesota Fringe Festival, Big Minneapolis Anime Convention, the MPLS Goth Ball, CatVideoFest 2025, a kids book fair, music in the parks, and more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 28, to Sunday, August 3.

In this anime series, a brilliant doctor solves both medical and criminal mysteries.
07/25/2025

In this anime series, a brilliant doctor solves both medical and criminal mysteries.

It's not only thrilling and fascinating, but also quite educational to watch.

If you're limited on money or energy or just want a comfy way to show your fandom, con-bounding might be for you.
07/25/2025

If you're limited on money or energy or just want a comfy way to show your fandom, con-bounding might be for you.

Cosplay is as much a labor of love as of craft. If you are battling health issues like I am, though, you might find the labor gets in the way of the love.

Superhero fatigue is real, but "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is a breath of fresh air.
07/24/2025

Superhero fatigue is real, but "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" is a breath of fresh air.

Marvel Studios' new iteration has finally done something special with these iconic heroes.

Something for everyone this week: Campfire Tales, a candlelight concert, astrophysics, intro to electronics, Wicked sing...
07/20/2025

Something for everyone this week: Campfire Tales, a candlelight concert, astrophysics, intro to electronics, Wicked sing-along, the search for extraterrestrial life, and more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 21, to Sunday, July 27.

“I Know What You Did Last Summer” is a self-aware slasher with the right amount of fun and fanservice.
07/18/2025

“I Know What You Did Last Summer” is a self-aware slasher with the right amount of fun and fanservice.

Nearly three decades after a hook-wielding murderer terrorized a group of teens in Southport, North Carolina, a batch of fresh new faces must deal with the consequences of what they did last summer.

If the Uncanny Experience has X-Men on your brain this weekend, revisit "X-Men ’97" with our resident X-fan.
07/14/2025

If the Uncanny Experience has X-Men on your brain this weekend, revisit "X-Men ’97" with our resident X-fan.

I'm a lifelong superhero fan with a plethora of props, posters, Pops, and, of course, comic books. Friends and family often struggle with finding the right birthday gift because no matter how creative they are, I already have the Spider-Man toaster, Mjolnir decanter, and Black Panther umbrella. I tr...

This week, check out the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival, live D&D, a K-pop market, a free astrophysics lecture, Vilificatio...
07/13/2025

This week, check out the Twin Cities Tattoo Festival, live D&D, a K-pop market, a free astrophysics lecture, Vilification Tennis, a Bridgerton concert, a pop-up skate park, and more!

Welcome to This Week in Geek, your guide to events of interest to the Minnesota geek community for the week of Monday, July 14, to Sunday, July 20.

⚡ FREE SCREENING ALERT ⚡Want to see the new Fantastic Four movie early and for free? Enter our giveaway and you could wi...
07/12/2025

⚡ FREE SCREENING ALERT ⚡
Want to see the new Fantastic Four movie early and for free? Enter our giveaway and you could win 2 reserved seats at an advance screening on July 23!

https://gleam.io/vBYmh/fantastic-four-giveaway

Full details at the link. Get your entries in by midnight on Tuesday, July 15!

In "Superman," James Gunn has used the best parts of his signature Marvel style to kick-start the new DCEU. Our spoiler-...
07/11/2025

In "Superman," James Gunn has used the best parts of his signature Marvel style to kick-start the new DCEU. Our spoiler-free review is here.

One reason Gunn succeeds is how successfully he navigates both the silliness and sincerity, contextualizes the big emotional moments so they feel earned.

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