Imagine a venue capable of hosting everything from traditional weddings, Baroque chamber music recitals, and Shakespearian drama to modern dance performances, psychedelic folk festivals, and cutting-edge New Media trade shows---all within the space of a few days.

Welcome to the Varsity.

You may have heard of us, or even been here for a show. The biggest thing you need to know about the Varsity is that it can be anything to anybody. Just give us a few hours and we can change the Varsity in to something completely different. We do have a few specialties though.

We are becoming known for being one of the best music clubs in the Midwest. Our sound & lighting systems are top notch. The vibe and comfort level at the Varsity is second to none.

Live theater is also wonderful in the Varsity. We have the capabilities of doing large full blown stage musicals, or small dramas in-the-round. Our technical capabilities don't stop with music, we have some of the best gear of any small theater in the Twin Cities.

Our newest specialty has become hosting special events such as weddings, fundraising events, and employee appreciation dinners. The Varsity is like no other room that you can rent for your special event. If you want to blow away your guests with something completely different and amazing, call us about booking the Varsity for your next special event.

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The following artists haved played on our stage

Ike Reilly Assassination, Brazilian Girls, Feist, American Analog Set, Robert Skoro,

Jeff Hanson, Trampled by Turtles, Cloud Cult, Shout Out Louds, Halloween Alaska,

Doomtree, Tapes n' Tapes, Dropping Daylight, Quietdrive, KT Tunstall,

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Moving Units, Matt Pond PA, Dios Malos, The Fray,

Railroad Earth, Mates of State, Maria Taylor, Eisley, SIA, State Radio, The Stills, South,

Taylor Hawkins, Goo Goo Dolls, The Concretes, Twilight Singers, Matt Costa,

Animal Liberation Orchestra, Imogen Heap, Flyleaf, International Noise Conspiracy,

The Fall, Brandi Carlile, Boy Least Likely To, Devotchka, The Rakes, Pete Yorn,

Camera Obscura, Los Amigos Invisibles, Jolie Holland, The Futureheads, Diplo,

Jeremy Enigk, A Silver Mt. Zion, Sandi Thom, Joe Firstman, MAE, Marty Casey,

Corrine Bailey Rae, Cat Power, M. Ward, Shellac, Starsailor, Josh Ritter, HEM, Kaki King,

The Cat Empire, Regina Spektor, Paul Thorn, Raekwon the Chef, Stephen Kellogg,

Anathallo, Mat Kearney, Lady Sovereign, Copeland, James Hunter,

My American Heart, Barenaked Ladies, Big Daddy Kane, Haley Bonar, Sonya Kitchell,

Kill Hannah, The Pink Spiders, GZA, Stuart Davis, Alice Peacock, Mark Mallman,

Emily Haines, Ron Sexsmith, Honeydogs, MIKA, Girl Talk, Redman, Finger Eleven,

Storyhill, Glen Phillips, Alexi Murdoch, Under the Influence of Giants, Apples in Stereo,

Razorlight, Cold War Kids, Ditty Bops, Amiina, Birdmonster, Piebald, MC Chris,

Ken Andrews, Rocky Votolato, Owen, Hot Rod Circuit, Limbeck, JJ Grey & Mofro,

Joseph Arthur, Duncan Sheik, Amy Winehouse, Tyrone Wells, Johnette Napolitano,

Rooney, Fair to Midland, The Bravery, The Click Five, DJ Zinc, Ozma, Rasputina,

Klaxons, Maximo Park, Cary Brothers, Ghostface Killah, The Fratellis,

Manchester Orchestra, and Motion City Soundtrack just to name a few.