Born out of a seven-minute piece presented in a class at Macalester College last fall, Bid'ah has grown to be a full-length show to be presented this weekend at St. Paul's Dreamland Arts.

The experimental piece is the brainchild of Taylor Helfand and Mohamed Samatar, and includes not just the show but also an art gallery. The pair took time to talk about the work's development, and the use of Kickstarter to fund their creation.

Friday is finally here, and it's a long one. As usual, there are plenty of free things to do around town. Come take a look at our list and plan your three-day weekend.

As all beauty junkies know, limited-edition products are often considered collector's items and sometimes even achieve a cult status among fanatics. For this year's installment of Voltage, event organizers MNfashion collaborated with local cosmetics house the Elixery to create a special lipstick unique to the event.

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It is the telling of the troubled Danish prince, and the political machinations that eventually grind him and the rest of the court up that is most troubled in this instance.

This weekend, many of us will be grilling outdoors, drinking beer, and sitting by a lake. The ladies of Toil & Trouble, however, will be fighting an epic battle of good versus evil. For their special Memorial Day show, the troupe will be taking on a heroes and villains theme. The evening will feature burlesque, boylesque, pasties, merkins, and, most likely, a few superhero capes.

Looking for something to do between those patio parties? This could be your ticket. Dressing Room has a pair of VIP passes. Here's how to enter to win: