WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21
The five-day Minneapolis Home + Garden Show returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 12-8 p.m. All ages, $5-$13
The Magnet Senior Center hosts a presentation on the Minnesota Experimental City vision from the ‘60s from 1-2:30 p.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Free
Start your engines! And test your RuPaul’s Drag Race knowledge during trivia at AC Hotel at 7 p.m. $8
A trio led by Minneapolis pianist Bryan Nichols performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Mike Lester headlines the Modist Comedy Hour from 7-9 p.m. $10/$15
Ron Pope performs his album Daylight at the Dakota special guests Taylor Bickett and Zach Berkman. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55
Stand-up comedian Chris Porter kicks off a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
Mehro performs at 7th St Entry with King Isis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $18/$22
WEEKLY:
Roxy’s Cabaret hosts game night with classic board games and Mario Kart on the wall of LED screens from 7-11 p.m.
It’s also game night at North Loop Galley from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free
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:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+
"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. 22
Watch the movie “Hidden Figures,” make art and decorate cookies during Galley of Heroes: Black History Month Exhibition at Loring Park Community Arts Center from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free
Two local experts, Tawana Black and Marcus Owens, discuss obstacles and inequities affecting Black economic prosperity in our community during a Westminster Town Hall Forum TownTalks program titled Black Wealth in Minnesota. Forum at 5 p.m. in Westminster Hall. All ages, free
Grammy and Oscar award winner Jon Batiste brings his Uneasy Tour to First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50
The Wisconsin Brass Quintet is joined by drummer Matthew Endres for an evening of music from around the globe and across an array of styles at the Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$30
Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä revisits his beloved Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $30-$74
Kathleen Johnson of Musicians4Musicians presents Stevie Wonder’s Hotter than July album during a Black History Month concert at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25/$30
Medium Zach performs in Modist’s new event space with Lady Midnight, Kavyesh Kaviraj, Eric Julio Carranza and Miguel Hurtado. Show from 7-10 p.m. $15/$20
Society of Chemists performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Head winemaker Steve Boyd leads a wine-blending workshop at AxeBridge from 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $99
Paint a vase of sunflowers during the Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley at 6 p.m. $38
David Martin and Serdar G. Martin of Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo perform at Umbra from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free
Minnesota Orchestra’s Music and Mindfulness series features musicians in an intimate and engaging setting. Show at 7 p.m. $5+
Prize Horse holds their “Under Sound” record release at 7th St Entry with support from Downward, killusonline, and Giallo. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Stand-up comedian Chris Porter continues his four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
The five-day Minneapolis Home + Garden Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 12-8 p.m. All ages, $5-$13
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
Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host the Darlings stand-up comedy show at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. $5
Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover
RECURRING:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+
Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $25
"Dial M for Murder" at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $37+
FRIDAY, FEB. 23
U.S. Bank Stadium holds its first-ever indoor golf event, Upper Deck Golf, offering fans the chance to play a round of golf from the upper seating areas. Tee times from 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. over the next three days. $80-$100
Ward 7 Councilmember Katie Cashman hosts her monthly Coffee with Katie from 9-10:30 a.m. at Dunn Brothers in Loring Park.
ANCIA Saxophone Quartet performs from 12-1 p.m. in Westminster Hall during Schubert Club’s final program in the Courtroom Concert series. All ages, free
Chinese pipa virtuoso Gao Hong and flamenco guitarist Ignacio Lusardi Monteverde harmoniously combine cultures from the East and West at the Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $22/$27
The Gene Pool trio plays acoustic songs in Inbound BrewCo’s taproom from 6-9 p.m. Free
Randy Rainbow for President comes to the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $30-$65
DJ Fangs spins metal vinyl during Catch of the Day with Joe Cermele and Nate P at Fulton Beer from 5-10 p.m.
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Milwaukee Bucks at Target Center. Game at 9 p.m. All ages, $50+
More than a dozen local vendors sell their wares in a pop-up market at Modist from 7-10 p.m. Free
Stand-up comedian Cara Connors performs at the Comedy Corner Underground with Sam Schedler. Show at 8 p.m. $15
DJ Shane Kramer of Transmission Music hosts the Friday I’m in Love new wave dance party at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. $5
Hot in Herre – 2000s Dance Party returns to First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20
Local pianist Joe Strachan and bass player Adam Linz play together in an early-evening jazz show from 5-7 p.m. at Berlin. No cover
The Comedy Shuffle takes place during happy hour at The Pourhouse at 6 p.m. $15
Then there’s a late-night switch over at The Pourhouse to electronic music for Durante in The Hideout at 9 p.m. and Soto from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20
Funk band High & Mighty put on a show at Bunkers at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Then electronic musician Ross Hutchens a.k.a. Lonefront performs at Berlin from 8-12 p.m. $10 at the door
Kendra Glenn performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Joyann Parker Band performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40
Provoker performs at 7th St Entry with Riki and MüLLET. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20
HE$H comes to the Loft at Skyway Theatre with Prosecute. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Skizzy Mars performs at the Fine Line with brake and MoonLander. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä revisits his beloved Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m.. $51-$106
Stand-up comedian Chris Porter continues his four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40
The five-day Minneapolis Home + Garden Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $5-$13
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:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+
Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $25
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
SATURDAY, FEB. 24
Two members of Minneapolis band Poliça, Channy Leaneagh and Drew Christopherson, play DJ sets from 8-12 p.m. at Berlin. $10 at the door
But before that Twin Cities jazz musicians Phil Aaron and Steve Pikal perform at Berlin. Show from 5-7 p.m. No cover
The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Brooklyn Nets. Game at 8 p.m. All ages, $30+
Cold War Kids come to First Avenue on their 20 Years Tour with Joe P. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35/$40
It’s STEM Family Day at the Mill City Museum from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages, free
Metalcore bands The Devil Wears Prada and Fit for a King perform at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $41+
Sip ‘n Bloom leads a seasonal flower arranging workshop at Graze food hall in the North Loop at noon. $65-$85
Kenny Garrett plays with a band at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40
The Upstanding Comedy Show takes place at Roxy’s Cabaret from 10-11:30 p.m. $15
Flip Phone Events presents Nicki Minaj + Cardi B + Megan Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
DJ Kwey provides the tunes in Modist’s taproom from 2-6 p.m. All ages, free
R Factor performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Jeffrey Gram leads Percussive Flow, a percussion workshop that’s more focused on the experience of drumming and getting into the flow of music, from 10-11:30 a.m. at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Register here.
Militarie Gun plays 7th St Entry with Pool Kids, Spiritual Cramp, and Space. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Doug Otto & The Stakes perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then Ben Cook-Feltz & Friends performs during dinner from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
A troop sells Girl Scout cookies in Inbound BrewCo’s taproom from 2-5 p.m.
Kendra Glenn performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
DUG, Murf, Cache, and Cult Sequence hit the stage at Zhora Darling. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Days Before Jazba performs at the Fine Line with DJ NIKX. Show at 11 p.m. Ages 18+, $19+
Conductor Laureate Osmo Vänskä revisits his beloved Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $31-$106
Stand-up comedian Cara Connors performs at the Comedy Corner Underground with Sam Schedler. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15
Upper Deck Golf offers fans the chance to play a round of golf from U.S. Bank Stadium’s upper seating areas. Tee times from 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. $80-$100
Lost Marbles and Sound Shapes play at Day Block Brewing. Show at 8 p.m. $9+
Sammy Virji stops at the Loft at Skyway Theatre on his North American tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Stand-up comedian Chris Porter 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 7 p.m. $15
The five-day Minneapolis Home + Garden Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $5-$13RECURRING:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+
Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $45
"Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+/$46+
SUNDAY, FEB. 25
Silversun Pickups perform at First Avenue with Hello Mary. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
Final performance of "Dial M for Murder" at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
Minnesota Orchestra musicians perform an intimate and wide-ranging chamber music program featuring pieces by Korngold, Villa-Lobos and Janáček at Orchestra Hall. Show at 4 p.m. $40
Dosh & Friends perform at Berlin from 6-11:30 p.m. No cover
Celebrate the queen of Tejano music, Selena, during Bidi Bidi Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
The Rose Academy of Burlesque puts on its Roses in Bloom: Winter Gala at The Pourhouse. Show at 6 p.m. $14/$28
Explore the nooks and crannies of the Washburn A Mill during a Mill City Museum-led tour from 10-11:30 a.m. $16
Roe Family Singers perform during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
A local troop sells Girl Scout cookies in Modist’s taproom from 2-6 p.m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church hosts its monthly free community meal in Fellowship Hall from 5-6:30 p.m.
Victoria Victoria performs with Charlie Hunter at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40
The Prize Fighter Inferno plays the Fine Line with carobae. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Charmer and Saturdays at Your Place share a bill at 7th St Entry with support from Liquid Mike and Lapdogs. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $15
The 90th anniversary Minneapolis Home + Garden Show concludes at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, $5-$13
Upper Deck Golf offers fans the chance to play a round of golf from U.S. Bank Stadium’s upper seating areas. Tee times from 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. $80-$100
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:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 1 p.m. $41+
MONDAY, FEB. 26
Local bands Purple Funk Metropolis and Room3 play the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20
Berlin hosts Call it Anything, a monthly exploration of improvised music and jazz on vinyl led by DJs Sam Cassidy and James Taylor from 7-11 p.m. No cover
The Magnet Senior Center sponsors a tai chi class in Westminster Hall from 10-11 a.m. Free
Unleashed Hops & Hounds hosts its monthly Puppy Playtime for 3- to 6-month dogs from 6-8 p.m. $7 per puppy
Municipal Waste headlines a thrash and death metal show at the Fine Line with Ghoul, Necrot, and Dead Heat. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, 25+
Me Like Bees plays 7th St Entry with d’Lakes and Poolboy. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
WEEKLY:
Genevee Love hosts Superstar Karaoke at Roxy’s Cabaret at 7 p.m. Free
Annie Hayes Wellness puts on a donation-based Dāna Yoga class at Utepils (moved from Glass House) from 6-7 p.m. All ages, free or give what you can to local nonprofit
TUESDAY, FEB. 27
“Clue,” a new comedy based on the ‘85 film and inspired by the classic board game, opens at the Orpheum Theatre and runs there through Sunday, March 3. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35-$109
Folk-noir trench-fighters on the cultural front of Ukraine’s battle for democracy and freedom Balaklava Blues return to the Cedar stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25
A kid-friendly concert called Music for a Better World happens at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. Recommended for grades 1-6, $6.25
Masters of Hawaiian Music features George Kahumoku Jr., Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the San Antonio Spurs at Target Center. Game at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $29+
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:
Tony winner and master clown Bill Irwin stars in “On Beckett,” a one-man tribute to Irish writer Samuel Beckett starring, on the Guthrie Theater’s McGuire Proscenium Stage. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34+