WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14 (VALENTINE’S DAY)

Make your own bouquet with Sip ‘n Bloom anytime between 9 a.m. and noon at Graze food hall. $35-$55

A Puppy Cuddle at the Meet Minneapolis Visitors Center from 11:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. benefits Healing Hearts Rescue. All ages, $5 suggested donation

Talented students from the Rose Academy of Burlesque perform during the Valentease Showcase at The Pourhouse at 7 p.m. $14-$35

RetroFizz provides live tunes in the Hell’s Kitchen dining room during Valentine’s Day dinner from 6-9 p.m. Free

“A Darker Wilderness” editor Erin Sharkey hosts Bodies in Nature, Nature in Body, as part of Milkweed Edition’s monthly reading and panel discussion event series, at Open Book at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Enjoy a four-course meal by executive chef Asher Larson alongside a performance by Sophia Shorai and Tommy Barbarella at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $125

T. Mychael Rambo hosts Love Notes Cabaret at the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $49-$89

Indigo De Souza performs at First Avenue with Truth Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Kxllswxtch and Fat Nick perform at 7th St Entry with Kamiyada+ on The Walls Have Eyes Tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Sarah Jarosz performs at the Fine Line with The Ballroom Thieves. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$50

Stand-up comedian Jordan Carlos kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28

Vader unleashes the force of metal at the Skyway Theatre’s Studio B with Origin and Inhuman Connection. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $27

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+

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THURSDAY, FEB. 15

An ice sculptor creates a 5-foot heart of ice in the North Loop’s Nordic Plaza starting at 4 p.m. All ages, free

Zhora Darling launches a new weekly event, Darlings: A Stand-Up Comedy Show, hosted by Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $5

Meet the Minneapolis Downtown Council’s new president, Adam Duininck, during a social hour from 4-6 p.m. at the Canopy by Hilton Downtown. Free

Strive Bookstore hosts an open mic night for the Minnesota Black Authors Expo from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” opens at the Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $25

Local guitarist Joel Shapira strums some tunes at Umbra from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Scottish folk band TALISK performs at the Cedar with The Trials of Cato. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25-$30

Carbon Sound presents Tkay Maidza at 7th St Entry with Kwey. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $22

Rachael & Vilray perform at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Sold out

Stand-up comedian Jordan Carlos performs at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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+

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FRIDAY, FEB. 16

The Other Show puts on a Galentine’s Day Drag Show at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-10 p.m. Free

Go for a spin in a horse-drawn carriage, go sledding if there’s snow on the ground, and toast a marshmallow during Winter Chill Fest in Loring Park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Dance to soul, funk and disco music from the ‘70s and ‘80s during Get in the Groove at Glass House from 7 p.m. to midnight. $15/$20

All That ‘90s Party presents 1994-2004, a dance party 20-30 years in the making, at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

Andy Frasco & the U.N. rock out at the Fine Line with Melt. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Subtronics comes to the Armory for the first of two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $85+

Local poet David Mendez joins members of Westminster Presbyterian Church, artist-in-residence Wendy Brown-Báez and the wider community for Poetry Open Mic Night at 7 p.m. All ages, free

The 2024 Minnesota State High School League Dance Team Tournament holds its jazz competition at Target Center starting at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $11.50-$17.50

Kid Dakota performs at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. Free

Nonprofit 2nd Chance Outreach presents The Sound of Gospel, an anthology depicting the rich history and evolution of Gospel music, in the Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$65

Minnesota’s #1 Reggaeton party, REVENTÓN, returns to The Pourhouse for a special Valentine’s Day weekend party at 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Enjoy a soulful performance from Erica West Band at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

StealHaus puts on a diva-themed silent disco at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $20+

Stand-up comedian Dan Carney performs at the Comedy Corner Underground with Tido Maldonado. Show at 8 p.m. $15

No Limits the B-Side Band performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Minnesota Music Educators Association presents the All-State Jazz Band at the Dakota with Scotty Barnhart. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $20-$25

Local bands Another Heaven, Unstable Shapes, Upright Forms, Radiator Girl perform at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Brunch Beatz and Dack Janiels perform at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Stand-up comedian Jordan Carlos performs 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 7 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+

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SATURDAY, FEB. 17

Monster Jam returns to U.S. Bank Stadium for an adrenaline-charged weekend featuring 12,000-pound monster trucks. Event at 5 p.m. All ages, $20+

Minneapolis’ annual Community Connections Conference brings residents, community groups, neighborhood and local officials at the Minneapolis Convention Center 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free

The Minnesota Orchestra marks Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, with a concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $43-$83

Learn about and taste other cuisines during Dolma & Hrechanyky - A Culinary Exploration of Iraq & Ukraine at the Ukrainian American Community Center from 1-4 p.m. $5

“On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin, opens on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+

Meet new people during Love In Motion, “a lowkey and sophisticated” speed dating event by Social Sculpt Events, at Bricksworth Beer from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

Bruce A. Henry presents Watch That Star: A Music Celebration of The African American Journey at the Dakota. Show 7 p.m. $30-$35

Modist hosts a launch party for Northern Lights, a new cannabis-infused seltzer, from 12-4 p.m. Free

Flip Phone Events presents Austin Powers Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Minneapolis rockers The Modern Era return to Day Block Brewing for their first show of 2024, with support by local indie rock bands Handsome Midnight and Green Sweater Society. $14

Wisconsin-based soul-pop/R&B group Tae & the Neighborly at the Cedar with Beneath Green. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20-$25

The Mill City Hot Club plays during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then the Dang Ol' Tri'ole plays during dinner from 6-9 p.m. Free

Christy Costello holds her “From the Dark” record release at 7th St Entry with Screamin' Cyn Cyn & The Pons, Scrunchies, and Citric Dummies. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Three all-state choirs and three all-state instrumental ensembles perform during Minnesota Music Educators Association concerts at Orchestra Hall. Shows at at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. $34

Y’all presents Cowboys & Angels, a 2000’s country dance night, at the Fine Line. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$35

The 2024 Minnesota State High School League Dance Team Tournament holds its high kick competition at Target Center starting at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $11.50-$17.50

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour comes to the State Theatre for two days. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $30-$85

Subtronics returns to the Armory for the second night. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $85+

Dan Ristrom & The Big Throwdown performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Stand-up comedian Dan Carney performs at the Comedy Corner Underground with Tido Maldonado. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15

Nonprofit 2nd Chance Outreach presents The Sound of Gospel, an anthology depicting the rich history and evolution of Gospel music, in the Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$65

Enjoy a soulful performance from Erica West Band at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

Oliverse comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre with J Phelpz and Klown. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Stand-up comedian Jordan Carlos performs at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue is open every first and third Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon through March. All ages, free

Mill City Farmers is open every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through April within Mill City Museum. All ages, free

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+

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SUNDAY, FEB. 18

Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop for its February market, featuring two floors of vintage clothing, accessories and home goods from numerous vendors and tunes spun by DJ Buster Baxter, from 12-4 p.m. Free but tickets are required, or $10 for early access at 11 a.m.

AxeBridge Wine Co. invites 10,000LinksMN for a permanent jewelry pop-up. Bookable 15-minute appointments begin at 11 a.m. $30

MistrixxJ leads a kink workshop on the use of ropes, cuffs, and blindfolds in the bedroom at Hewing Hotel from 10-11:30 a.m. Ages 21+, $75

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts Magic & Mimosas: Disney Drag Brunch at noon. $15

Local artists Mayyadda and Jackson Hurst perform with Texas band Traiveon and Candi during All Sweet Things: A Celebration of Black Love at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$25

Monster Jam returns to U.S. Bank Stadium for an adrenaline-charged weekend featuring 12,000-pound monster trucks. Event at 3 p.m. All ages, $20+

Baby Shark’s Big Broadwave Tour comes to the State Theatre for two days. Shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $30-$85

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the Music of Tom Petty + More for Kids. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18

Justin Adams and Mauro Durante perform at the Cedar. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $24-$29

Mystery Meat performs at 7th St Entry with ROC BARBOZA, Small Animal Hospital and Jenny Matrix. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

St. Paul roots-rock singer-songwriter Mary Cutrufello performs during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free

Learn about work and labor in Minneapolis since the 19th Century during a tour of the historic Washburn A Mill at 10 a.m. $16

The Ocean stops on its Holocene Tour at the Fine Line with The World is a Beautiful Place & I am No Longer Afraid To Die and Shy, Low. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40.

Nonprofit 2nd Chance Outreach presents The Sound of Gospel, an anthology depicting the rich history and evolution of Gospel music, in the Cowles Center’s Goodale Theater. Show at 3 p.m. $35-$65

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. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+/$37+

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MONDAY, FEB. 19

Mpls.St.Paul Magazine's Winter Restaurant Week kicks off, offering three-course prix fixe meals at a handful of restaurants downtown and others across the Twin Cities, and runs through Sunday, Feb. 25. $15-$45 per person

Four of Minnesota’s most accomplished guitarists put their spin on songs by the fab four during The Beatles Reimagined at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25

Lori Dokken invites Ginger Commodore back to the lounge at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. Show at 5:30 p.m. $25

Minnesota Cannabis College holds a Science of Super Soil class as part of the Grow At Home series at Modist Brewing Co. Ages 21+, $50

Squid performs at the Fine Line with Water for Your Eyes. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

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

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TUESDAY, FEB. 20

AxeBridge Wine Co. hosts Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast, a live blind speed dating show, from 7-9 p.m.

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Sarah Morris performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20

The Hails perform at 7th St Entry with Hotel Fiction. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $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

RECURRING:

"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $34+