WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3

An enchanting Rubik’s Cube-inspired fashion show fundraiser at Machine Shop from 6-9 p.m. benefits Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective, a North Loop organization that teaches kids life skills, including how to sew. All ages, $35

Fulton Beer kicks off its first-ever comedy night series, Out of Left Field, hosted by local comedian Nicholas Kendall. Show from 7-9 p.m.

College students can get $10 tickets in the 200 Level of Target Center for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors game. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $16+

The Minnesota Orchestra takes young listeners on a worldwide musical journey during a program titled Here, There, Everywhere at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. Recommended for grades 3-6

Tim O’Brien Bluegrass Band performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$45

Boettcher Hecht Quartet takes the stage at Berlin at 7 p.m. No cover

Pop band Set It Off plays the Fillmore Minneapolis at 5:45 p.m. All ages, $48-$71

Zhora Darling hosts a night of rock and roll featuring Unturned, with Alina Maira, Huhroon, and Defo. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $12

Local comedian Mike Lester does stand-up at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

The Thing performs at 7th St Entry with Diet Lite and The Dalmatian Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 10 a.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Rachel from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 6:30 p.m. Free

Kyle from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Finnegans Brew Co. at 7 p.m. Free

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts game night with classic board games and Mario Kart on the wall of LED screens from 7-11 p.m. Free

It’s also game night at North Loop Galley from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free

Dylan Salfer plays at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8 cover

Cade from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Inbound BrewCo at 7 p.m. Free

KJ from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub at 7 p.m. Free

Ding Batz Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground. Starts at 8 p.m. Free

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 Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $39-$179

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THURSDAY, APRIL 4

Modist opens at noon for a Twins home opener pre-party and after-party with local rock band 4onthefloor. No cover

Fulton Beer also opens at noon for its Shandlot on Sixth opening day party with music by Jimmy Gefroh. No cover

There’s another home opener party at Inbound BrewCo with all-day specials and tunes from Matt and Laurel from 12-3 p.m. No cover

The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for the home opener against the Cleveland Guardians. Game at 3:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

An actual set of twins, the Sklar Brothers, kick off a three-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock comes to the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$130

There’s a “Survivor” casting call during the Twin Cities Auto Show at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 4-9 p.m. All ages, $6-17

CannaFest transforms Machine Shop into a cannabis hotspot from 6-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $42

The Last Dinner Party comes to First Avenue with Miss Grit. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $22/$25

Bryan Murray Trio performs at Berlin with special guest Art Bailey. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Clarinetist Anat Cohen and seven-string guitarist Marcello Goncalves play breathtaking Brazilian jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$5

Lilly Hiatt plays 7th St Entry with Nathan Graham. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

We Three performs at the Fine Line with SkyDxddy. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

The Minnesota Orchestra takes young listeners on a worldwide musical journey during a program titled Here, There, Everywhere at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. Recommended for grades 3-6 

WEEKLY:

Record on Draft: Vinyl Thursdays at Fulton Beer. Starts at 6 p.m. Bring a record to play and get a pint. Free

Jaybee & the Routine performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

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

RECURRING:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $49-$189

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FRIDAY, APRIL 5

Minneapolis hip-hop artist Nur-D performs with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $43-$99

First Avenue holds Action Bronson’s rescheduled concert originally scheduled for Dec. 15, 2023 at the Palace Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Comedian Katt Williams does stand-up at Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. $59-$250

Local food entrepreneurs gather for a CPG Resource Round Up at FINNOVATION Lab from 1-4 p.m. to network and share tips for building and sustaining a business. $10-$25

Scary Pockets performs at the Fine Line with Swatkins & The Positive Agenda. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

China Rider celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s famous Winterland ‘74 show at Day Block Brewing. Show at 8 p.m. $10/$15

Greats Gone 2 Soon presents The Men of Motown at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Bunkers hosts a Marvin Gaye tribute band for the weekend. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10+ cover

Shawn Wang and Patrick Adkins warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then jazz trio Red Planet performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $25

The Sklar Brothers continue their three-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Small Crush plays 7th St Entry with Sunday Cruise and Emma Jeanne. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Feegee holds their record release party at Zhora Darling with Tabah, The Rope, and Fenixdion. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 10 a.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Cade from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub from 5-6:30 p.m. Free

A 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 Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

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

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SATURDAY, APRIL 6

Sugar, we’re going down swinging back to the aughts for Fall Out Boy at Target Center with special guests Jimmy Eat World, Hot Mulligan and CARR. Show at 6:30 p.m.

Country music star Chris Stapleton brings his All-American Road Show to U.S. Bank Stadium with special guests Lainey Wilson and Marcus King. Show at 5 p.m. $55+

Sampha performs at First Avenue with Treanne. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35/$40

Comedian, actor and podcaster Marc Maron does stand-up at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$70

History Plays: “Henry V” debuts at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

Strive Bookstore holds an author signing event with music photographer Brian D. Garrity from 2-4 p.m. Free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians matchup continues at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $17+

Minneapolis hip-hop artist Nur-D performs with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $43-$99

Bunkers hosts a Marvin Gaye tribute band for the weekend. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10+ cover

Flip Phone Events presents Taylor Eras Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Sold out

Dance to K-pop hits during K-WAVE at 7th St Entry. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Mill City Hot Club warms up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Steve Kenny Quintet performs at Berlin from 8-11 p.m. $15

Sitting Stacy stops at Zhora Darling on its tour with special guests Alive. Doors at 6 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

The Sklar Brothers wrap up their three-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Greats Gone 2 Soon presents The Men of Motown at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Eliza McLamb plays the Fine Line with Mini Trees. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15/$18

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 10 a.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. 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:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up, $40+

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SUNDAY, APRIL 7

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” winner Sasha Colby brings her Stripped Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $48+

Triple Threat Entertainment presents Luxe Cabaret, a luxurious variety show extravaganza with a diverse cast of performers, at Hewing Hotel. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Minnesota Bride presents Wedding 101 at Glass House from 1-4 p.m. Free

Teach your children well as The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays the music of the Grateful Dead at First Avenue. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18

Or bring your preschooler to sing, dance and learn with Blippi and special guest Meekah at the State Theatre. Show at 2 p.m. $22+

The Minnesota Twins vs. Cleveland Guardians matchup wraps up at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $13+

Flip Phone Events presents Hercules and Mulan Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. (sold out). All ages, $18 plus entree

Local groove-infused alt/indie band The Orange Goodness performs at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

The Dakota hosts Louisiana Calling with The Sonny Landreth Band & The Iguanas. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$75

Go on a worldwide musical journey with the Minnesota Orchestra during a relaxed family concert titled Here, There, Everywhere at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, $12-$29

Stay at Home Astronaut, VIN, Stranger Gallery, and Grim Lot share a local show bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 10 a.m. and rolls out until next year at 7 p.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Mia of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia in Fulton’s taproom at 5 p.m. Free

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

Roxy’s Cabaret screens a movie for Cult Cinema Sundays. Doors at 7 p.m., movie at 8 p.m. Free entry and popcorn

Dr. Mambo’s Combo performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

RECURRING:

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

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MONDAY, APRIL 8

The Minnesota Twins host the LA Dodgers at Target FIeld for a three-game matchup. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $17+

Toby Ramaswamy and Martin Dosh play together at Berlin with special guest Nathan Levin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Moon Walker performs at 7th St Entry with Little Man and Mary Jam. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $18/$20

It’s smol dog night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. $7

Raul Malo of The Mavericks comes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. Sold out

WEEKLY:

Guess the titles and artists of songs played in the taproom as quickly as you (and your team) can during Music Mayhem Trivia at Inbound BrewCo from 7-9 p.m. Free

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 Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages, $10 suggested donation

Taylar of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at StormKing Brewpub at 7:30 p.m.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 9 

Afro-Latin jazz group the Arturo O’Farrill Quintet makes their debut at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$45

College students can get $10 tickets in the 200 Level of Target Center for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Washington Wizards game. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $10+

“RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” winner Jimbo brings her Drag Circus World Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $37+

British pop star Dylan comes to 7th St Entry for a rescheduled show with Mercer Henderson. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $18/$20 

The Minnesota Twins vs. the LA Dodgers matchup continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $21+

Kublai Khan TX headlines First Avenue with support from Sunami, Judiciary, and Momentum. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

U.S. Bank Stadium holds open interviews from 2-6 p.m. to recruit part-time employees for the upcoming season of events, with pay starting at $16.50 an hour, above Minneapolis minimum wage.

James McMurtry performs at the Fine Line with BettySoo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

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

Fulton Beer hosts an open-play cribbage night on Tuesdays, with a tournament on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8 p.m. Bring your own board for a free pint

‍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 Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $39-$179

History Plays: “Richard II” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 24. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+