WEDNESDAY, JAN. 24
Flip Phone Events presents SZA drag dinner at Union Rooftop at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne focuses on her 2007 tribute to Dusty Springfield, Just A Little Lovin’, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$75
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gosling kicks off a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
Open casting calls for Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast at AxeBridge Wine Co. from 7-9 p.m. Free
Week Night at Bernies (Bernese Mountain Dog and St. Bernard Breed Night) at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m. Free
Ominous the Monster and Jake Giller play 7th St Entry with RUUCH, Tony Dent, Kelvino, Jae Zole, T A E, and Jae Fontaine. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Young People’s Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA) Concerto competition winners perform with the Minnesota Orchestra during a Students Center Stage program at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. Intended for kids in grades 3-6, $6.25
WEEKLY:
Ding Batz Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground. Starts at 8 p.m. Free
Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover
Mill District Safety Walk from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet on the staircase behind the Guthrie Theater and wear an orange hat or shirt. Free
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29+
THURSDAY, JAN. 25
Indie pop band Lucius performs at First Avenue with Jeff Taylor. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
Four poets discuss their work’s relationship to loss, change, ecology, urbanization, and the shifting terrain of late-capitalist America during a reading and conversation at Milkweed Books. Starts at 7 p.m. Free
Meet the candidates running for seats on the North Loop Neighborhood Association's board during happy hour at Inbound BrewCo from 5-6:30 p.m. Free
Minneapolis College hosts an MLK President’s Breakfast from 7-9 a.m. All ages, free
U.S. Bank Stadium’s main and upper concourses open up to inline skaters and runners for the last Winter Warm-Up session of the season from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50
Loring Community Arts Center plays host to card and game night from 5:30-7 p.m. All ages, free
A string quartet performs Adele hits during a candlelight concert in Westminster Presbyterian Church’s sanctuary. Show at 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $32
The Comedy Corner Underground hosts its monthly Comedy Jackpot from 8-9:30 p.m. $10
Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo performs at Umbra from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free
Callisto Quartet performs at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis at 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can up to $50
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Shelby Lynne focuses on her 2007 tribute to Dusty Springfield, Just A Little Lovin’, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$75
Brit’s Pub holds its annual Burns Night Scotch Dinner from 6-10 p.m. $90
Paint a “Bright Winter’s Night” scene during Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. $38
A live symphony orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score from the seventh “Harry Potter” movie during Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 13+, sold out
High School Musical trivia at AxeBridge Wine Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Medium Zach performs in Modist Brewing’s new event space from 7-10 p.m. $15
Sip ‘n Bloom leads a winter flower arranging class at Hewing Hotel at 5:30 p.m. $65+
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gosling continues his four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
Local musician Caleb Dee plays 7th St Entry with The Dalmatian Club and Anna Graves. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
WEEKLY:
Weekly cribbage tournament at Utepils Brewing Co. from 7-10 p.m.
Record on Draft: Vinyl Thursdays at Fulton Beer. Starts at 6 p.m. Bring a record to play and get a pint. Free
Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $65
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
RECURRING:
"Art" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+
"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29+
FRIDAY, JAN. 26
The Great Northern unveils a 100-foot-long ice bar on Nicollet Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street, where it will remain throughout the 10-day festival. Open from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free
TwinsFest, a two-day event benefiting the Minnesota Twins Community Fund, kicks off at 7 p.m. at The Fillmore, next door to Target Field. $49-$199
A live symphony orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score from the seventh “Harry Potter” movie during Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 13+, $125
The Cedar Cultural Center hosts a benefit for Doctors Without Borders called DRONE NOT DRONES from 7-11 p.m. All ages, $35/$40
Amplified Arts, a celebration of live music and local art, takes place in Hewing Hotel’s ballroom at 7 p.m. All ages, $30-$40
TK & the Collective bring live jazz music to Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Open Book hosts a reception for Jody Williams: A Life in Art from 6-8 p.m. Free
Maygen & The Birdwatcher perform outdoors in Utepils Brewing’s beer garden from 6-8 p.m. with James Eugene Russell and Ted Hajnasiewicz. All ages, free
The Current's 19th Anniversary Celebration takes place at First Avenue. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
Toppling Goliath tap takeover at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Learn how to legally grow your own marijuana plants at home during the Home Grown 101 class at Inbound BrewCo from 6-8 p.m. Ages 21+, $25
A communal dinner titled Seven Stories features chefs Erik Anderson (Barndiva), Sean Sherman (Owamni), Zoë François (Zoë Bakes), Karyn Tomlinson (Myriel), Sameh Wadi (World Street Kitchen), Andrew Zimmern (Bizarre Foods), and Steven Brown (Tilia, St. Genevieve, Giulia) at Hotel Emery at 7 p.m. as part of the Great Northern festival. $500
Aaron Naylor and Evan Hull do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10m p.m. $15
Trap DJ and producer Ookay comes to The Pourhouse. Show at 10 p.m. $15+
Longtime friends Mary Chapin Carpenter and Shawn Colvin share the stage at the Pantages Theatre. Show (rescheduled) at 8 p.m. $60-$115
Levi Hummon plays 7th St Entry with Anderson Daniels. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20
Local cover band High & Mighty performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
HOANG headlines a Skyway Theatre (The Loft) show with support from Caslow, Kepik, and Red Comet. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gosling continues his four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40
WEEKLY:
Rotating selection of local DJs spin during JUICE at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-11 p.m. Free
Friday Night Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground from 10-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $46+
"Art" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $45
SATURDAY, JAN. 27
Congratulate new MLB hall of famer Joe Mauer in person during TwinsFest at Target Field. Runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $10 for kids younger than 13 and $25 for teens and adults
Magic City Hippies perform at First Avenue with The Palms and Josh Fudge. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30
The Blue Note Quintet, featuring Gerald Clayton, Joel Ross, Immanuel Wilkins, Kendrick Scott and Matt Brewer, performs at the Dakota in celebration of Blue Note Records’ 85th anniversary. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $50/$55
Cheer on Minnesota’s new PWHL team during a viewing party hosted by A Bar of Their Own at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis at 3 p.m. $30
A live symphony orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score from the seventh “Harry Potter” movie during Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows (Part 1) in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 13+, $109
Aaron Naylor and Evan Hull do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10m p.m. $15
The Main Cinema screens Estonian director Anna Hints’ Sundance-winning documentary “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” at 7 p.m. as part of the Great Northern festival. $15
Flip Phone Events presents Taylor Swift Eras drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All show sold out
People I Know presents Deep of Winter, an evening of dancing and deep house music, at Day Block Brewing from 4-10 p.m. $20+
TK & the Collective bring live jazz music to Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Learn about work and labor in Minneapolis from the 19th century to today during a Mill City Museum-led Workers’ History Tour from 10-11:30 a.m. $16
Jeff Ray & the Stakes perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then Doug Otto & Hillary Thavis perform during dinner from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Wine and Beer Sampler at AxeBridge Wine Co. from 2-5 p.m. Ages 21+, $35
Final performance of Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $45
The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band plays hits from the decade at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Mr. Minnesota’s Pourhouse Saturday at The Pourhouse at 10 p.m. Free
DJ MCG spins vinyl in the Inbound BrewCo taproom all night starting at 6 p.m. Free
Barely Alive brings the bass to Skyway Theatre with Delta Heavy, Ace Aura, and Godlands. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Local underground band killusonline plays 7th St Entry with RIOTGRRRLDARKO, POPSTAR, and CA$UAL. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
New York City rap duo Armand Hammer performs at the Fine Line with Quelle Chris. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45
The Yachtsmen, a.k.a. Arthur Hoffman and Patrick Wight, play yacht rock during happy hour at Day Block Brewing from 3-6 p.m. All ages, free
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gosling concludes his four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40
WEEKLY:
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
RECURRING:
The Great Northern’s 100-foot-long ice bar on Nicollet Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street is open from 2-6 p.m. All ages, free
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $46+
"Art" at the Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free
SUNDAY, JAN. 28
Celebrated jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $40/$45
An instructor leads a pop-up Alchemy 365 fitness class combining yoga, strength and cardio from 10-11 a.m. in the Inbound BrewCo taproom. Free but registration is required
Roe Family Singers perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
Final performance of "Art" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+
Explore the nooks and crannies of the Washburn A Mill during a Mill City Museum tour from 10-11:30 a.m. $16
Sam Kass, a former White House chef, collaborates with celebrity chef Andrew Zimmern and Tullibee executive chef Marque Collins on The Last Supper at Hewing Hotel at 7 p.m. as part of the Great Northern festival. $285
Juice plays 7th St Entry with The Get Together. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
WEEKLY:
Take a yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness at Utepils Brewing from 10-11 a.m., then stick around for a beer or another beverage after the taproom officially opens. All ages, $15
Sunday Steam with Paige LaBreche at Hewing Hotel from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 21+, $65
Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15
Church of Cornbread at Palmer's Bar with Cornbread Harris and his band from 5-7 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Cult Cinema Sundays at Roxy’s Cabaret. Doors at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. Free entry and popcorn
Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover
RECURRING:
The Great Northern’s 100-foot-long ice bar on Nicollet Avenue between Washington Avenue and Third Street is open from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free
MONDAY, JAN. 29
Local pianist Dan Chouinard leads a community sing-a-long at Loring Community Arts Center from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Get a sneak peek of Berlin, the new European-inspired jazz club in the North Loop, before the venue officially opens, when it hosts an intimate conversation between Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson and Minneapolis drummer and composer Dave King at 5:30 p.m. as part of the Great Northern festival. Free but sold out
The Magnet sponsors a free tai chi class at Westminster Presbyterian Church from 10-11 a.m.
Minneapolis gospel singer Robert Robinson performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20
Smol Dog Night (30 pounds or less) at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. $7/dog
WEEKLY:
Annie Hayes Wellness puts on a donation-based Dāna Yoga class at Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages, free or give what you can to local nonprofit
TUESDAY, JAN. 30
The Travis Anderson Trio performs music from beloved animated films, including Studio Ghibli’s “Spirited Away” and Disney’s “Snow White,” at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20
DJ Shadow spins at First Avenue with Holly. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
As part of the Great Northern festival, Glass House hosts a K’óoben pop-up on Jan. 30 featuring chefs Gustavo Romero (Oro by Nixta), Yia Vang (Union Hmong Kitchen, Vinai), José Alarcón (previously Centro, Vivir), Peter Bian and Linda Cao (Saturday Dumpling Co.), and Baaska Tegshbileg (Real Wasabi, Cobble Social House). $100
Open casting calls for Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast at AxeBridge Wine Co. from 7-9 p.m. Free
The Fireside Lounge Series brings local singer-songwriter Cflat to the Long Room at Brit’s Pub at 7 p.m. Free
Young Gun Silver Fox performs at the Fine Line with Luke Enyeart and DJ Jake Rudh. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50
Alternative punk-rap duo Joey Valence & Brae play 7th St Entry with SLOE JACK. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20
Machine Head unleashes metal fury at Skyway Theatre with Fear Factory, Orbit Culture, and Gates To Hell. Show at 6 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
WEEKLY:
Utepils holds a free meat and cheese raffle with Kramarczuk's & Redhead Creamery products from 6-8 p.m.
Minnesota Frisbee Association and KPLeagues host a winter putting league in the back of Modist Brewing Co. from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $10-$15
Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation
Random Raffles at Fulton Beer from 5-7 p.m. Free
International Reggae Allstars at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover
Open Mic NIght at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $34+