# Event Details - **Event Name**: SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Scandinavian duo Smerz “flits deftly between genres – dream pop, glitchy electro, power ballads, shoegaze, even shades of trip-hop"About this EventThe Cedar PresentsSMERZ with Kaitlin SimoticsFriday, May 21, 2026 / Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PMAll AgesStandingThis is a standing show with an open floor. To request seating or other access accommodations, please go to our.For Cedar presented shows, online ticket sales typically end one hour before the door time, and then, based on availability, tickets will be available at the door. Tickets purchased at the door will include a $1 Eventbrite fee.ABOUT THIS SHOWScandinavian duo Smerz “flits deftly between genres – dream pop, glitchy electro, power ballads, shoegaze, even shades of trip-hop – whipping up all these textures into a sonic soufflé that is uniquely their own.” Vogue https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/07db06c0-4c08-11f1-8534-6b647259181b-rimg-w987-h740-dc030303-gmir.jpg SMERZSmerz’ big city comes to life on stage with one finger piano riffs, strings presets, drums and voices, telling stories lived and imagined.Smerz is the Norwegian duo of Henriette Motzfeldt and Catharina Stoltenberg, based in Oslo and Copenhagen. The duo is set to release their sophomore album, Big city life, on May 23 through Danish label Escho.Using collages to capture moments of everyday life and dreams, Smerz tell stories of love, apathy, solitude and friendship. The pair operates at the intersection of genres, drawing inspiration from compositional techniques in classical music, the experimentation of computer music and the immediacy of pop music, all in the palettes of girly existentialism. The duo’s discography includes the critically acclaimed debut album Believer on XL Recordings, EPs Have fun and Okey, released through XL and Escho, as well as pop fantasy project ALLINA and choir piece Tidligere den dagen with vocal ensemble GAEA on their own label Shopping.Notable past performances include Tate Modern, MOCA Geffen, Berghain, Volksbühne, MIRA Festival with Weirdcore, KODE with the Norwegian National Company of Contemporary Dance, and Club To Club. From their choir performance at the MUNCH Museum to fashion runway soundtracks, throughout their work, Smerz have been known for their ability to navigate and create new sonic worlds.To learn more about SMERZ:Visit their Bandcamp page here https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0818fa20-4c08-11f1-827f-e907ab7bef09-rimg-w529-h740-dc33152f-gmir.jpg Kaitlin Simotics is an experimental electronic musician based in Atlanta, Georgia. Their release Kaitlin Music (via Relaxin Records) examines themes of digital entropy, blending humor and abstraction into a distinctly internet-native sound that resists easy categorization. Incorporating elements such as chaotic laugh tracks and text-to-speech poetry, their work reflects the overstimulation and absurdity of contemporary online life. As Nina Protocol notes, “the drum machines sound like they were dipped in the fryer at Raising Cane’s.” - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/minneapolis/smerz-with-kaitlin-simotics/100001984332989388 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, dance, festivals, art, fine-arts, shopping, pop - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: all_ages - presented_by: Presented by The Cedar - Duration: 3 hours - Location: The Cedar Cultural Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30.97, max: 35.21, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Minneapolis - **state**: MN - **country**: United States - **location**: The Cedar Cultural Center - **lat**: 44.9694419 - **long**: -93.2476028 - **full address**: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4b74bcf0d14fa9f124de8694f29de6b7d35f10c1760331bbdca2e37ecd275f46-rimg-w1200-h900-dc030303-gmir.jpg?v=1772730773 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics being held? - **A:** SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics takes place on Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm to Fri, 22 May, 2026 at 11:00 pm at The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics? - **A:** SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics is organized by The Cedar Cultural Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** SMERZ with Kaitlin Simotics is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Minneapolis, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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