From cathedrals bathed in color to clubs buzzing with verse, the week ahead proves Minnesota’s November chill can’t dim its creative heat. Here’s what to see, hear and get lost in — from Dessa’s orchestral return to a true-crime convention that doubles as a writer’s retreat.

‘Luminiscence’ at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis — Multiple showings

The Basilica’s marble and gold get a new kind of glow with “Luminiscence,” an immersive blend of light, sound and sacred space. Featuring 360-degree video mapping and live orchestral music — including a blend of live choir, organ and instrumental music — this European-toured spectacle makes its North American debut under the cathedral’s arches.

Dessa Returns to the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis — Nov. 7–8

When Dessa

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