Things to do this week in downtown Minneapolis

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

*The Timberwolves take on the Nuggets, defending NBA champs, on Native American Heritage Night. Photo courtesy of Target Center.*

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Tip off at 7 p.m. All ages; $30+.

JT Bates Quartet at The Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $10-$15.

Oshima Brothers with Soren Staff at 7th Street Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+; $15.

Mipso with Humbird at Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+; $20-$35.

WEEKLY:

Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

*Atlanta-born rapper Lil Yachty will pack The Fillmore. Photo courtesy of Live Nation.*

Lil Yachty: The Field Trip Tour at The Fillmore. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 15+; sold out.

Ari Shaffir: The Wrong Side of History Tour at Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$60.

Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour at Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $40+.

Theon Cross at The Dakota with special guest Dosh. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$35.

‍Lakes & Legends’ monthly Strike Out Pinball Tournament from 6-10 p.m. $5 entry.

Husbands at 7th Street Entry with Plastic Picnic. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $15-$18.

WEEKLY:

All that Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starring Nina DiAngelo, BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Monica West. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10.

Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

*This year's Twin Cities Con promises to be the biggest year yet, with appearances by the cast of "Mallrats," Danny Trejo, Steve Burns from "Blues Clues" and other actors.*

Twin Cities Con at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day kicks off at 12 p.m. and runs until 7 p.m. All ages; $10 for kids 13 and under, $42-$70 for adults.

Boulderfest at Minneapolis Bouldering Project. Two-day competitive event starts with an open division qualifier round from 6-9 p.m. All ages; free to watch, $70-$75 to participate.

The Collective Fall Market at Glass House. Two-day pop-up market open from 4-8 p.m. to start. All ages; free.

Matteo Lane: The Al Dente Tour at Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $43.50-$83.50.

Guytano at First Avenue with Colin Bracewell, Silver Warehouse, and DIANE. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $15-$20.

Oleta Adams at The Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $75-$85.

‍Hiss Golden Messenger at Fine Line with special guest Sylvie. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $25-$40.

Kendra Morris at 7th Street Entry with Room3 and Dilly Dally Alley. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $15.

Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day event starts at 12 p.m. All ages; free for kids under 16, $5 for adults.

Minneapolis entrepreneur Houston White hosts his monthly networking series, Cultural Collisions at Mara’s bar in the Four Season from 4-6 p.m. Ages 21+; $75.

More to Hear: The Listening Project at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $15-$40.

Reventón, a Reggaeton dance party, at The Fillmore from 9 p.m. until 2 a.m. Ages 18+; $28-$36.

‍R Factor at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

WEEKLY:

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4

*Costumes and friendship bracelets are encouraged at Flip Phone's Taylor Swift-themed drag show, starring Joey Jay from RuPaul's Drag Race and local performers.*

Flip Phone Events presents 1989 (Taylor’s Version) Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages; $18.

Audra McDonald with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $55-$135.

Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour at Pantages Theatre. Shows at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. $37.50-$188.50.

Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party at First Avenue. Doors at 9 p.m. Ages 18+; $16-$20.

The Belfast Cowboys at The Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$30.

An Evening with Mike Doughty and Ghost of Vroom at Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+; $35-$50.

Blank Banshee at 7th Street Entry. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+; $18-$20.

Fall Forward Festival – Week 3: Katha Dance Theatre, Shapiro & Smith Dance, and Alternative Motion Project at The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts from 7:30-9 p.m. $35.

Donuts with Dad Party at Strive Bookstore. Starts at 11 a.m. and goes until 2 p.m. All ages; free.

Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!: King for a Day at State Theatre. Show at 2 p.m. All ages; $33.75-$53.75

NEEDTOBREATHE at The Armory with Judah & the Lion. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages; $37+.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz at Target Center. Tip off at 7 p.m. All ages; $25+.

Country singer-songwriter Warren Zeiders at The Fillmore. Show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 18+; sold out.

Stereo Kitchen at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day event continues from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages; free for kids under 16, $5 for adults.

Twin Cities Con at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day event continues from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. All ages; $10 for kids 13 and under, $42-$70 for adults.

‍Boulderfest at Minneapolis Bouldering Project. Two-day competitive event continues at 7 a.m. with a USA Climbing youth qualifier round and concludes with an after party at 9 p.m. All ages; free to watch, $70-$75 to participate.

The Collective Fall Market at Glass House. Two-day pop-up market continues at 10 a.m. and wraps up at 3 p.m. All ages; free.

WEEKLY:

A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every Saturday through Dec. 16 from 12-5 p.m. All ages; free.

Mill City Farmers Market at Mill City Museum, every first and third Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages; free.

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages; free.

Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) star in flamBOYance at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15.

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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5

*Katha Dance Theatre, Shapiro & Smith Dance and Alternative Motion Project perform in The Cowles Center's Goodale Theater as part of Fall Forward Festival. Photo by Galen Higgins.*

Fall Forward Festival at The Cowles Center for Dance and the Performing Arts from 2-4 p.m. $15-$100.

Flip Phone Events presents Britney + Christina Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages; $17.

Mammoth WVH at First Avenue with Nita Strauss. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $27.50-$30.

Honey Revenge at 7th Street Entry with Pollyanna and Colorblind. Show at 5:30 p.m. All ages; $20-$23.

Ne Obliviscaris at Fine Line with Beyond Creation and The Omnific. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+; $28.50-$48.

Jenny and the Mexicats at The Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55.

Twin Cities Con at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day event continues at 10 a.m., then packs it up at 5 p.m. All ages; $10 for kids 13 and under, $42-$70 for adults.

Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo at Minneapolis Convention Center. Three-day event continues at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. All ages; free for kids under 16, $5 for adults.

WEEKLY:

Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15.

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except on federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages; free.

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