WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10

Self-deprecating comedian and actress Maria Bamford, who played Tobias’ addict girlfriend DeBrie in “Arrested Development,” does stand-up at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35-$60

Martha Redbone pays homage to her African American, Cherokee and Choctaw roots at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

The Minnesota Twins finish off their three-game series against the LA Dodgers at Target Field. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $20+ 

JC Sanford's EQ performs at Berlin at 7 p.m. No cover

Strive Bookstore hosts author Heather Plett in support of her new book “Where Tenderness Lives” at 5:30 p.m. Free

It’s boxer breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.

Hannah Wicklund performs at 7th St Entry with Ken Valdez. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Comedian Jake Johannsen kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Real Estate performs at the Fine Line with Marina Allen. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45

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 11

City Skate returns to City Center for a night of roller skating, games, music, food, and fun from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Minneapolis International Film Festival returns to The Main Cinema, where it runs through April 25.

Palestinian chef Aref Zalatimo hosts a special Eid dinner, featuring elevated Middle Eastern flavors and highlighting the depth and the future of Levantine cuisine, at Tullibee. Seatings from 5-9 p.m. Sold out

Voices of Experience, a choir partnership between MacPhail Center for Music and the Minnesota Chorale, joins the Linden Hills Orchestra for an evening of music. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Conductor Thomas Søndergård and concertmaster Erin Keefe collaborate on a springtime program featuring the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale. Show at 11 a.m. at Orchestra Hall. $35-$79

Then the United States Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants perform at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Free

Trivia Mafia hosts Oops! All Sound Rounds trivia at Inbound BrewCo at 7 p.m. Free

Marc Ribot and The Jazz-Bins make their Dakota debut. Show at 7 p.m. $35-45

The tPt Quartet performs modern interpretations of post-bop classics, groove-forward improvisations, and original compositions at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Unleashed Hounds & Hops donates 10% of all food and drink sales from 4-9 p.m. to MN Basset Rescue.

I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME performs at the Fine Line with benches. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

Megan Hamilton holds an EP release party at 7th St Entry with HAWX, DJ Elsewhere, Sean Anonymous, and more local artists. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Comedian Jake Johannsen continues his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Sarah Does Puzzles hosts a jigsaw puzzle contest at Modist from 5-9 p.m. Sold out

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:

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 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 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $49-$189

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FRIDAY, APRIL 12

Improv-rock band Umphrey’s McGee, one of my personal favorites, comes to First Avenue for two nights. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Conductor Thomas Søndergård and concertmaster Erin Keefe collaborate on a springtime program featuring the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale. Show at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $36-$111

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Atlanta Hawks at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $27+

Award-winning blues, soul and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55

DJs Brian Engel and Noah Kurth host the Party Up! Prince Dance Party at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” icon Alyssa Edwards stars in Glitz and Giggles, alongside a cast of other notable drag performers, at Quincy Hall. Show at 10 p.m. $40

Local DJ Sophia Erris hosts RENAIDDANCE, a celebration of Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Act I and II, at the Pourhouse at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Comedian and actress Nikki Glaser, host of HBO Max’s now-canceled reality dating show “FBoy Island,” stops at the State Theatre on her international comedy tour. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$70

The Grammy Award-winning Parker String Quartet performs at MacPhail Center for Music. Show at 7:30 p.m. $5-$25

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

Country artist Hunter Hayes comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $48+

Patrick Adkin and Graydon Peterson warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m.

Kurt Wagner of Lambchop plays an intimate piano-trio show at Berlin with pianist Andrew Broder and bassist Cole Davis. Show at 8:30 p.m. $25

Then there are DJ sets from Drew Christopherson (Polica) and Andrew Broder at Berlin at 10:30 p.m. $10 cover

RUSH fans unite during 2112 RUSH HOURS at Fulton for music, beer, merch, and pinball.

Who’s ready to groove!? TWINE and Brotherhood of Birds are holding it down at Day Block with support from Augie Doughty of Armchair Boogie. Show at 7 p.m. $12+

Sam Barber performs at the Fine Line with Jake Kohn. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

Local musician Kid Dakota fills Inbound BrewCo with music from 6-9 p.m. No cover

Hans Williams performs at 7th St Entry with Nick Folwarczny. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Comedian Jake Johannsen continues his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Country pop singer-songwriter Jordan Davis performs at the Armory. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out

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 13

Sample beer from more than 100 breweries during the annual Minnesota Craft Beer Festival at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Ages 21+, $25-$70

Participate in a riverfront 5K, 10K or 15K during the Hot Chocolate Run on the edge of downtown Minneapolis. Staggered races start at Boom Island Park between 8-9 a.m. All ages, $64-$84

Experience three Shakespeare plays – ”Richard II,” “Henry IV,” and “Henry V” – in succession during History Plays: Marathon Day at the Guthrie Theatre. Shows at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $66+

Umphrey’s McGee, one of my personal favorites, comes to First Avenue for two nights. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Chase & Ovation play Prince songs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20 cover

Flip Phone Events presents Barbie Drag Brunch, featuring Irene "The Alien" Dubois of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Make a personalized dog (or cat) bowl during an interactive doggie bowl making class with potter Krissy Catt at EaTo at 2 p.m. $60

American political commentator, comedian, and progressive radio talk show host Stephanie Miller headlines her Sexy Liberal Save The World Comedy Tour at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $45-$80

French band Paris Chansons performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $25-$35

Jazz musicians Chris Lomheim and Anthony Cox warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then local musical group Dust of Suns plays all original, magical, mysterious, romantic instrumental music at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $15 

Timebomb Pro Wrestling returns to Glass House for Cause for Alarm at 7 p.m. $25/$30 

NOAHFINNCE performs at the Fine Line with TX2 and Teenage Joans. Show at 6:15 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

DJ Sammy Figs provides tunes in Modist’s taproom from 2-6 p.m.

MercyMe stops at Target Center on their Always Only Jesus Tour with Newsboys and David Leonard. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25-$125

A monthly Super Smash Brothers melee happens at Inbound BrewCo at 11 a.m. $15+

Pass the Jam features Augie Dougherty (ARMCHAIR BOOGIE), J Lenz (Pert Near Sandstone), Gavin Haskin (Brotherhood of Birds), and Will Effertz (TWINE/ WE Collective) playing their favorite game of “pass the song” at Day Block Brewing. Show at 8 p.m. $10-$15

Comedian Jake Johannsen concludes his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Conductor Thomas Søndergård and concertmaster Erin Keefe collaborate on a springtime program featuring the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota Chorale. Show at 2 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $30-$74

Marshmello and SVDDEN DEATH come together as MELLODEATH at the Armory. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Matt Hansen performs at 7th St Entry with zachy. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. until noon. 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 14

Ladysmith Black Mambazo sings soulful South African vocal styles at the Dakota. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $45-$60

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Phoenix Suns in their last game of the regular season at Target Center. Tipoff at 2:30 p.m. All ages, $42+

Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $10 for early birds, free entry for everyone else at 12 p.m.

Flip Phone Events presents Star Wars Drag Brunch, featuring Irene "The Alien" Dubois of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Minnesota Orchestra musicians play their final chamber music concert of the 2023–24 season in Orchestra Hall’s atrium. Show at 4 p.m. $40

Slow Hollows performs at 7th St Entry with Aesha Minor. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

Low String Trio, featuring Liz Draper, Michelle Kinney and Jacqueline Ultan, performs at Berlin at 7 p.m. No cover

Remo Drive performs at the Fine Line with wilt and Delilah Daybreaks. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

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:

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 15

Local artist Libianca, who competed in NBC’s “The Voice,” performs at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Annual Middle Level Orchestra festival, a joint project of the Minnesota Orchestra and the Minnesota String and Orchestra Teachers Assn, features eight outstanding school orchestras from around the state, selected in regional festivals held earlier this year. Show at 6:30 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $19

Bill Charlap Trio performs at the Dakota. Show at 6:30 p.m. $30/$35

Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds its monthly puppy playtime from 6-8 p.m. $7 per puppy

Blake Rose performs at 7th St Entry with Max McNown. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15/$18

Places Above the Air performs at Berlin at 7 p.m. No cover

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 16

Fashion Week Minnesota presents Into the Studio Sustainable Style: A Fashion Revolution, a runway shop and shopping event, at Machine Shop from 6-9 p.m. $30-$75

Early aughts band Sum 41 performs at the Armory. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $46

Irish musical ensemble Celtic Woman stop by the State Theatre on their 20th anniversary tour. Show at 7 p.m. $44-$155 

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.

Jon McLaughlin performs with Chris Peters at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$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. $34+