WEDNESDAY, FEB. 7
The Riffin’ Trio christens the stage at Berlin, a European-inspired jazz club in the North Loop, on opening night. Show at 7 p.m. Free
Stand-up comedian River Butcher kicks off a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Hard rocking blues guitarist Eric Johanson makes his Dakota debut. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$35
“Mama Mia!” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 11. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $49+
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. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $34+
THURSDAY, FEB. 8
Bluegrass band Railroad Earth stops at First Avenue on the Midwestern leg of its winter tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Minneapolis-based trumpeter Jake Baldwin brings his trio to Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. Free
“Daytime disco” group Poolside plays the Fine Line with The Undercover Dream Lovers. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
The Westminster Gallery holds a closing reception in celebration of its most recent exhibition, featuring photographs by John Kaul, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free
Jon Pemberton fills Umbra at the Canopy hotel with live jazz music from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free
Learn hand-building techniques for making clay bowls, cups, trays, sculpture, or whatever else you can think up at Inbound BrewCo. Class with Evan Twichell from 6-8 p.m. $60
Billy Allen + The Pollies perform at 7th St Entry with Ty Pow and The Holy North and Filthy Kittens. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Metro RV Dealers Twin Cities RV Super Show at U.S. Bank Stadium begins at 10 a.m. All ages, free
Stand-up comedian River Butcher performs at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
“Mama Mia!” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 11. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $49+
WEEKLY:
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 7 p.m. Ages 21+; $10
Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+
FRIDAY, FEB. 9
Disney on Ice – Magic in the Stars brings some of its beloved animated films, including “Frozen” and “Aladdin,” to life on an ice rink at the Target Center. Show at 7p.m. All ages, $20+
Minneapolis Craft Market puts on the Old St. Anthony Valentine's Night Market at Machine Shop from 6-10 p.m. Free but registration is required
Take a seasonal flower arranging workshop with Sip ‘n Bloom at the market from 6-7 p.m. $65+
Grab your friends and celebrate Valentine’s Day during the North Loop Palentine's Pub Crawl at Inbound BrewCo, StormKing Brewpub, Fulton Beer, Modist Brewing Co., and AxeBridge Wine Co. Free
Emo Nite takes over the Fine Line again with Brandon Saller of Atreyu. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $16-$36
Stand-up comedian Roy Wood Jr. performs at Fillmore Minneapolis. Shows at 6 p.m. (sold out) and 9 p.m. $56+
Minneapolis songwriter Mason Jennings kicks off a two-night Dakota residency. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with musician and composer Gao Hong, master of an ancient Chinese pear-shaped lute called a pipa, and the Chinese Music Ensemble from Carleton College, which she directs. Show at 7 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. All ages, $10 for kids and $25 for adults or pay what you can
The Cedar Cultural Center presents night one of the 13th annual Cedar Commissions, featuring new works by RZ Shahid, McKain Lakey, YEV. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $15
The Comedy Corner Underground hosts Joe Pettis with Max Chapman for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. $15
JT Bates Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. Free
Minnesota Golf Show tees up at the Minneapolis Convention Center for three days. Entry begins at 10 a.m. Free for kids, $12 for adults
Conductor Ruth Reinhardt and saxophonist Steven Banks make their debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra during a program titled Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Show at 8 p.m. $36+
Indie artist anees brings his Winter Camp Tour to First Avenue with Michael Minelli. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30
Local singer Kathleen Johnson brings her kAt Band Project to Umbra at the Canopy hotel from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
DJ Advance plays hits from artists like Usher, Missy Elliott, Destiny’s Child, Lil Jon, and more during Yeah! ’90s/’00s R&B and Hip-Hop Jams at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $15
Some Shitty Cover Band performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Lovers & Friends, a BSMNT takeover, at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) features Buttah, OBII, HTFC, and more. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $7
Frost Children performs at 7th St Entry with MSPAINT. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Metro RV Dealers Twin Cities RV Super Show at U.S. Bank Stadium continues at 10 a.m. All ages, free
Stand-up comedian River Butcher performs at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
“Mama Mia!” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 11. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $49+
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 7 p.m. $15
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
SATURDAY, FEB. 10
Take the family to Unicorn World, a traveling magical wonderland with life-sized unicorns, which descends upon the Minneapolis Convention Center for the weekend. Entry begins at 9 a.m. $26
Then swing over to the Minnesota Golf Show, also at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Entry begins at 9 a.m. Free for kids, $12 for adults
Flip Phone Events presents Drop Dead Gorgeous Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
A Swiftie Valentine's invites guests to celebrate their love story – and their love of Taylor Swift – alongside a string quartet and a trio of ballet dancers, with optional food and drink add-ons. Starts 7:30 p.m. All ages, $60+
Disney on Ice – Magic in the Stars brings some of its beloved animated films, including “Frozen” and “Aladdin,” to life on an ice rink at the Target Center. Shows at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7p.m. All ages, $20+
Wintercraft leads an ice luminary workshop at Water Works Park from 3-6 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+ with an adult. Free but registration is required
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre presents The Conference of the Birds in The Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35
Take a Lunar New Year-inspired seasonal flower arranging workshop with Sip ‘n Bloom at Fulton Beer from 1-2 p.m. $65+
Westminster Presbyterian Church holds Arts Month for Adults: Writing Love Letters to the World with artist-in-residence Wendy Brown-Báez from 10-11:30 a.m.
Mill City Museum hosts a Valentine’s edition of sensory-friendly day, intended for neurodiverse visitors, from 9-10 a.m. All ages, free
Minneapolis songwriter Mason Jennings performs at the Dakota. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. $40/$45
Cornbread Harris and friends perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then Joel Shapira performs during dinner from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Hip-hop duo Black Violin performs at State Theatre with special guest Abraham Alexander. Show at 8 p.m. $31+
Fleetwood Mac cover band Running in the Shadows performs at Day Block Brewing Co. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20
The Belfast Cowboys return to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Metro RV Dealers Twin Cities RV Super Show at U.S. Bank Stadium continues at 9 a.m. All ages, free
Foe marks the release of its second single off its upcoming EP, “The Darkest Timeline”, with Socktopus and Field Trip at Day Block Brewing Co. Show at 6 p.m. $10/$12
The Cedar Cultural Center presents night two of the 13th annual Cedar Commissions, featuring new works by Sarah Larsson, Lady Xøk, Tri Vo. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $15
Conductor Ruth Reinhardt and saxophonist Steven Banks make their debuts with the Minnesota Orchestra during a program titled Prokofiev’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Show at 7 p.m. $44+
Young singer-songwriter Briston Maroney comes to First Avenue on his Ultrapure Tour with Phoebe Go. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25
Explore the nooks and crannies of the Washburn A Mill during a Mill City Museum-led tour from 10-11:30 a.m. $16
The Pourhouse hosts KK’s All Black 21st Great Gatsby Party at 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Comedy band Wolves of Glendale performs at 7th St Entry, with special guest Tia Hannes, 2023 winner of Acme’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20
Pop-punk band Neck Deep storms into Skyway Theatre with Drain, Bearings, and Higher Power. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $40
Local singer Kathleen Johnson brings her kAt Band Project to Umbra at the Canopy hotel from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Christian rock band PFR, or Pray for Rain, headlines a local show at the Fine Line with MIIRRORS and Halle Hanson. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Electronic artist Effin comes to The Loft (Skyway Theatre) on his Cheap Thrills Tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
The Comedy Corner Underground hosts Joe Pettis with Max Chapman for the second night. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15
JT Bates Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. Free
Stand-up comedian River Butcher performs at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
“Mama Mia!” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 11. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $49+
WEEKLY:
Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) star in flamBOYance at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 7 p.m. $15
RECURRING:
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+/$46+
SUNDAY, FEB. 11
Inbound BrewCo hosts Doggie Picture Day with Caitlin Nightingale Photography from 12-3 p.m. All ages, $25 for a 15-minute session and one digital image. Book a time slot here.
Minnesota Youth Symphonies hold their Winter Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, $23-$27
More than 30 LGBTQ and BIPOC artists sell their wares during the Valentine’s Markers Market at Open Book from 12-5 p.m.
Final performances of “Mama Mia!” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday, Feb. 11. Shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 10+, $49+
Singer-songwriter TALK performs at First Avenue with Zinadelphia. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
Nick “the Feelin’” David performs during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
Local musician and producer Jonny Darko holds an album release at 7th St Entry with REIKI, League Two, and donlavinci. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Grab your galentines for a flower arranging workshop with Sip ‘n Bloom at Number 12 Cider from 1-2 p.m. $65+
Metro RV Dealers Twin Cities RV Super Show at U.S. Bank Stadium continues at 10 a.m. All ages, free
Portrait artist Lise Yednorowicz will “paint you like a landscape” during 20-minute bold and beautiful boudoir painting sessions in a private Hewing Hotel room. Multiple times starting at 3 p.m. Ages 21+, $175
Flip Phone Events presents Hamilton Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Martin Dosh and friends perform at Berlin. Show at 6 p.m. Free
Zorongo Flamenco Dance Theatre presents The Conference of the Birds in The Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater. Show at 2 p.m. $35
Disney on Ice – Magic in the Stars brings some of its beloved animated films, including “Frozen” and “Aladdin,” to life on an ice rink at the Target Center. Show at 11 a.m. All ages, $20+
Take the family to Unicorn World, a traveling magical wonderland with life-sized unicorns, which descends upon the Minneapolis Convention Center for the weekend. Entry begins at 10 a.m. $26
Then swing over to the Minnesota Golf Show, also at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Entry begins at 9 a.m. Free for kids, $12 for adults
WEEKLY:
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:
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
MONDAY, FEB. 12
English-American rock duo The Kills performs at First Avenue with The Paranoyds. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $43
Four-piece band Black Wine headlines a local show at 7th St Entry with TeawhYB, QT?, and Ghost Kitchen. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Jax Hollow makes her Dakota debut. Show at 7 p.m. $25/$30
Friends of Loring Park Board meets from 4-5 p.m. in the Loring Community Center. All ages, free
Jeremy Ylvisaker and Andrew Broder play a rare improv duo show at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. Free
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, FEB. 13
"Hey There Delilah," it’s been a while since I thought about this band.... Plain White T’s perform at the Fine Line with Pollyanna. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45
Lutunji’s Palate hosts Radical Joy Open Mic every second Tuesday of the month from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Grab your galentines for a flower arranging workshop with Sip ‘n Bloom at StormKing Brewpub from 6-7 p.m. $65+
A Minnesota Orchestra musician performs with talented guest artists from the community during the Winter Sensory-Friendly Concert in Orchestra Hall’s Target Atrium. Show at 11 a.m. All ages, sold out
AxeBridge Wine Co. hosts a three-course Valentine’s Day Dinner with wine pairings. Seatings start at 5 p.m. $125 per couple
It’s comedy night at Finnegans Brew Co. from 7-9 p.m.
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis celebrates Valentine’s Day with a champagne and truffles tasting in the lounge from 5-7 p.m. Ages 21+, $45
Tonic Sol-fa frontman Shaun Johnson sings love songs at the Dakota in honor of Valentine’s Day. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40
Carbon Sound presents HEART BEATS featuring Dazegxd at 7th St Entry, with DAZZLE and ech0astral. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
WEEKLY:
Sing your favorite songs on stage at Zhora Darling. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. Free
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 perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10
Open Mic Night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free