Sarah Brumble

Negotiating Northern Spark, the Twin Cities' annual all-night art and culture binge, requires a distinct set of skills. A nocturnal disposition is handy, though faking it courtesy of a caffeine-tempered gut is an acceptable substitute. Equally indispensable is a smartphone and an ease with social media. Lastly, of utmost import is an ability to just let go. With over 150 events spread across the city in only a 12-hour window, there's simply no way to see it all. Instead it's best to set a course for the evening and let the sites find you, happily having your mind blown along the way.