Our cause
Plain-language health awareness, then a night out.
VideoUro Notes is an independent health-awareness and live-events journal for the Twin Cities: plain-language explainers on men's and women's health topics that tell readers to talk to their own doctor, plus concerts, theater and comedy on the calendar.
- 1Screening QuestionsWhat to ask at your next checkup.
- 2Health ExplainersPlain-language, doctor-first.
- 3Live EventsConcerts, theater and comedy in the Twin Cities.
- 4ArticlesOur explainer index.
Latest
Archive- Activities in Knoxville TN
- Concord Theatre Acquires Licensing Rights to Tony Award-Winning Musical The Outsiders
- New edition announces 2026 tour with Boyz II Men Toni Braxton
- The new edition of Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton will perform at the Schottenstein Center in February
- MJ THE MUSICAL returns to Atlanta for a week-long engagement at the Fox Theater
Twin Cities venues
All venues
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Xcel Energy Center
St Paul
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Ordway Center for the Performing Arts
St Paul
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Science Museum of Minnesota
St Paul
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Target Center
Minneapolis
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Orchestra Hall
Minneapolis
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Guthrie Theater
Minneapolis
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Minnesota State Fairgrounds
St Paul
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Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
St Paul
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How health awareness and a good night out fit together
It might seem odd to pair checkup advice with concert listings, but the two meet more often than you'd think. Many people put off a doctor's appointment for months while happily planning a show at the Xcel Energy Center or a play at the Guthrie. We'd like the appointment to get the same priority as the tickets. A short list of questions, written down before you go, makes a visit quicker and more useful. Our screening questions guide is a good place to start.
What our explainers do, and what they don't
Our health pieces cover common men's and women's topics in everyday language: what a symptom can mean, which routine screenings exist, and how to describe changes to a clinician. They are not a diagnosis and are no substitute for care. Bladder, prostate, kidney and pelvic-health concerns are often treatable, and they are easier to treat when raised early. If something has changed for you, tell your own doctor, even if it feels awkward to mention. Browse the full range on our Topics page.
Planning an evening with your health in mind
A few practical habits make a long event easier on your body:
- Check the venue's own website for bag policies, accessible seating, and where restrooms and water stations are.
- Plan transport ahead. Light rail, rideshare drop-off points and parking ramps fill up fast on big nights in downtown Minneapolis and St Paul.
- Drink water through the evening. This matters most at outdoor summer events such as those at the State Fairgrounds.
- Bring any medication you need in its original packaging, and note where first aid is located.
- Protect your hearing at loud concerts with simple earplugs.
Venue profiles on our Twin Cities venues page give general background on each location. For dates, prices and tickets, always go to the official box office or promoter. We report and explain, but we don't sell or book anything. Wherever your week takes you, look after yourself first and then enjoy the show.