Gamer's Rhapsody

May 2026 Jam Session
2026-05-28 18:00 - 21:30 (America/Chicago) | MetroNOME Brewery, 385 Broadway St., St. Paul, MN, 55101, United States
Join us for our May meetup at MetroNOME Brewery in St. Paul for a night of live video game music and community.
The Schedule
6:00 PM: Social Hour (Grab a beer and meet the crew)
7:30 PM: Jam Starts
The Details
This is an open jam session dedicated to video game soundtracks. Whether you’re a musician looking to jump on stage or just want to grab a drink and listen, everyone is welcome. MetroNOME is located in Lowertown and supports local music education through every pour.
Where: MetroNOME Brewery | 385 Broadway St, St. Paul
Cost: Free to attend
Bring your instrument, grab a pint, and let’s play.

TCGSO: The Sequels!
2026-05-08 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Edison High School, 700 NE 22nd Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55418, United States
The Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra is BACK for our Spring concert in Minneapolis featuring pieces from the iconic soundtracks of:

Hades 2
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Metroid Prime 4
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Pokemon Gold & Silver
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Octopath Traveler 2
Kingdom Hearts 2
Nier Automata
Destiny 2

Admission is FREE to this show, but your generous donations help us keep bringing your favorite video game music to the Twin Cities community! TCGSO is a program of Gamer’s Rhapsody.
This show will also be available on our YouTube Livestream!

VGM CON: 2026
2026-04-17 13:00 - 2026-04-19 16:30 UTC | Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West, 3131 Campus Dr., Plymouth, 55441, United States
VGM CON is Minnesota’s Video Games and Music Convention, an annual celebration of live video game music, panels, workshops, a speedrun marathon, tournaments, indie games, artists, and more! VGM CON will gather 1000+ attendees and creators in person and online on April 17 – 19, 2026 to share their passion for video games and music.

Side Quest: Holiday Fest
2025-12-14 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Schmidt’s Artist Lofts, 900 7th St W, St. Paul, MN, 55102, United States
Get Nerdy and Nice at the Side Quest: Holiday Festival!
Join us for a cozy evening of nerdy holiday cheer at the Side Quest: Holiday Festival presented by Gamer’s Rhapsody!
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the Schmidt Artist Lofts, we’re bringing together all the best parts of the season with a geeky twist:

Nerdy Holiday Market: Find the perfect gifts with local artists and crafters selling unique, holiday-themed, and nerdy gifts.
Crafts Corner: Get hands-on and make your own holiday decorations or fun crafts!
Music Jam: Groove to a festive soundtrack featuring a live music jam of your favorite Video Game Music alongside classic holiday tunes.
Mini Panels: See quick presentations about video game topics!

It’s an evening of crafts, music, gifts, and plenty of holiday spirit. Don’t miss out on this free event!
Vendors:

Name
Description
Website

KikiCraft
Handmade and hand-painted art and accessories featuring your favorite geeky fandoms! KikiCraft.com
KikiCraft.com

floootiful’s fantasy maps
Lord of the Rings-styled fantasy maps from your favorite nerdy franchises – video games, books, tv shows, movies, and D&D.

https://www.etsy.com/shop/floootiful#items

Tako Collective
Tako Collective specializes in bringing nerdy flair to bags of all sizes from makeup and pencils pouches, to wallets and glasses cases all the way to crossbodies, slings and backpacks. Everything is hand made by two local Twin Cities women.
https://tako-collective.square.site/

DragonAvenger Crafts
Come see DragonAvenger Crafts and get cute handmade plush, fingerless gloves, and keychains made by me! Featuring lots of Pokémon, kitties, and creatures that can ride on your shoulders (with magnets!).

MNeurodivergent
Handcrafted by neurodivergent 3D printers from across Minnesota, our fidgets and sensory items are designed for fun, focus, and comfort. All proceeds support MNeurodivergent’s statewide programs that build connection, belonging, and community.
https://mneurodivergent.org/

RileyMake.com
RileyMake creates a Variety of items, using a variety of techniques including woodworking, laser cutting, and 3d printing.
You can find Cosplay items including Star Wars, Star Trek, KPop Demon Hunters, Viking, and historical pieces, ranging from armor, shields, blasters, insignia, helmets, and other stuff.
You can also find pins, magnets, lamps, backgammon and gaming accessories, and more!
rileymake.com

Awesome Industries
Awesome Industries is making nerdy home decor the coolest way possible, WITH LASERS!

Simply Charming
Polymer clay and resin charms, magnets, jewelry and figurines featuring themes such as 80’s retro, galaxy art, kawaii, video games and mini food items.

Aisling Jelinski
Aisling Jelinski is a visual artist currently based between Minnesota and Ireland. She works in painting, printmaking, collage, and mural, drawing inspiration from art history and her other nerdy interests. Learn more at www.aislingjelinski.com or on instagram @aislingjelinski.art
www.aislingjelinski.com

Chappii Art
Gaming enthusiast that enjoys creating art! Currently working on a graphic novel series called Project Star!
www.chappiiart.com

bitZANITY
bitZANITY is a creative art brand that brings a playful, colorful, and bold twist to fandom and original (OG) art. Specializing in stickers, charms, mixed media pieces, and prints, bitZANITY combines vibrant designs with a unique artistic voice that connects with fans of pop culture, anime, and gaming.
https://www.bitzanity.com/

Dreams and Determination: TCGSO Fall 2025 Concert
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00 UTC | Southwest High School, 3414 W 47th St, Minneapolis, 55410, United States
Returning for their second season, the Twin Cities Gamer Symphony Orchestra presents “Dreams and Determination.” TCGSO will perform selections from UNDERTALE® and DELTARUNE® in a FREE, all-ages concert that is open to the public. Experience Toby Fox’s compositions live in Minneapolis as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of UNDERTALE® at Southwest High School, Minneapolis, on Thursday November 20, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Admission is FREE to this show, but your generous donations help us keep bringing your favorite video game music to the Twin Cities
