WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

Enumclaw performs at Zhora Darling with Graham Hunt, Psylo, and Easeupkid. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$12

Lucy Zarns and Lahiru Samarasinghe host the Modist Comedy Hour with headliner Grant Winkels from 8-10 p.m. $10/$15

Liz Miele kicks off a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

The mighty Korpiklaani takes center stage at The Lyric in a night of unparalleled folk metal revelry with special guests Visions of Atlantis and Illumishade. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Kitchen Patrol (Dean Severson and Carol Anderson) is joined by brushmaster Joe Steinger for a gig at Day Block Brewing from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10

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

Blues guitarist Albert Cummings performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

The Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet plays music rooted in the hard bop tradition at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

J. Drew Lanham reads from his new poetry book, “Joy Is the Justice We Give Ourselves,” at Milkweed Books at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public

Rock band Blue October performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out

Nascar Aloe performs at the Fine Line with Walt!, DIRTYBUTT and Emotional Xan. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20

ThxSoMch performs at 7th St Entry with SWEET SPINE. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $22/$25

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-$159

History Plays: “Richard II” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 24. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $34+

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THURSDAY, APRIL 18

During the Westminster Town Hall Forum at noon, Chinese economist and author Keyu Jin explains how China became the most successful economic story of our time as it has shifted from primarily state-owned enterprise to an economy that is thriving in entrepreneurship, and participation in the global economy. Free

Strive Bookstore welcomes G. Gazelka, sharing from their recently published book of poetry called “Tender One,” for the retailer's Third Thursdays Open Mic from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola comes to the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $45-$55

Beasley's Big Band & Vocalist Courtney Burton provide the soundtrack for monthly swing dancing at Minneapolis Cider Co. from 7-10 p.m. $10

The Icicles play a reverb soaked soundtrack of surf at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska guides the Minnesota Orchestra and American cellist Sterling Elliott through bright, sunny music that invites the energy of spring to Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $50-$99

A ladies-only male review called Anarchy April heats up The Pourhouse from 7-10 p.m. $40/$50

The Extracurricular Comedy Showcase, a monthly show presented by the University of Minnesota’s comedy club, returns to The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. Free for students, $7 for everyone else

Liz Miele continues her four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

First to Eleven performs at 7th St Entry with Daytona Beach 2000 and Brooke Surgener. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

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

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers celebrates 20 years of work on behalf of our public lands, waters, and wildlife during the North American Rendezvous at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. All ages, $10+

Minnesota Orchestra musicians perform in an intimate and engaging setting as part of the Music and Mindfulness series at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $20+

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. 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. $37+

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FRIDAY, APRIL 19

Calling all Swifties! Flip Phone presents a Taylor Album Release Dance Party in celebration of Taylor Swift’s 11th studio album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$30

Inbound BrewCo hosts a special “Taylor’s Version” of Live Band Karaoke, with A Little Too Short to be Stormtroopers, from 7-10 p.m. Free

Milkweed Books hosts a Poetry Listening Party with a pre-release sneak peek of “The Popol Vuh” audiobook read by local poet Michael Bazzett at 5 p.m. Free and open to the public

Minnesota Fashion Week presents La Rotonde, an immersive runway experience that celebrates the collaboration of young and emerging artists in Minnesota, at Glass House from 6-9:30 p.m. $20-$75

Listeso String Quartet performs in a candlelight spring Tribute to Beyoncé at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $55-$70

Country singer Kane Brown performs at Target Center. Show at 7 p.m. $20+

DJ Cristian Baca spins Bad Bunny during NOCHE DE VERANO SIN TI at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$30

Dr. Artika Tyner leads an interactive workshop titled Unleash Your Imagination: Crafting Graphic Novels for Young Adults at Strive Bookstore from 6:30-8 p.m. Free but registration is encouraged

Dale Alexander and Dan Carpel warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then rhythm and groove band Derecho plays at Berlin from 8-11 p.m. $15

GeekCraft Expo kicks off at the Minneapolis Convention Center with early-access shopping from 6-9 p.m. All ages, $10/$15

Some Shitty Cover Band performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series at Target Field. Game at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $17+

Afrobeats to the World brings pulsating African rhythms and music to Studio B at the Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Comedy Central regular Mark Normand does stand-up at the State Theatre. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $35+

Diya Basrai and Sam Dicke do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Yulia Niko comes to The Pourhouse in support of her “Twinsoul” album. Show at 9 p.m. $25/$30

Dubstep producer Infekt brings his Veggie Friends Tour to The Loft at Skyway Theatre with Automhate and Mad Dubz. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

QWANQWA uncovers lesser known traditional sounds from East Africa, regions of Ethiopia, and beyond at the Cedar. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $30/$35

Liz Miele continues her four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska guides the Minnesota Orchestra and American cellist Sterling Elliott through bright, sunny music that invites the energy of spring to Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $89-$129

Meatbodies performs at 7th St Entry with Small Animal Hospital. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

Guitar virtuoso Al Di Meola comes to the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $45-$55

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ North American Rendezvous continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. All ages, $10+

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

History Plays: “Richard II” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 24. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+

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 20

Modist celebrates its eighth anniversary with a three-level party throughout its North Loop facility, with special beer and THC seltzer releases, a family-friendly arcade with close-up magic by Mike Davis, tunes from Backyard Boombox, a skate party, food trucks, and a 4/20 tent with THC vendors and glassblowing. Event from noon to midnight.

Lend a hand in the citywide Earth Day cleanup that’s happening at more than 40 sites, including about a dozen cleanups around downtown, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Registration isn’t required; bags and gloves are provided.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have home court advantage over the Phoenix Suns in the first game of the first-round playoffs. Tipoff at 2:30 p.m. at Target Center. All ages, $60+

Mae Simpson headlines the third annual Pryes Paradise, an all-day music festival inside the taproom. Events from 11 a.m. to midnight. All ages, $10

Gamut Gallery hosts a 420 Sip and Paint Party with THC and CBD drinks from local cannabis company BLNCD. Ages 21+, $15/$20

Inbound BrewCo puts on Kaleidoscope, a weekend filled with visual art, music, and movement that’ll leave you feeling like you’re on another planet.

Celebrate legal cannabis during ELEVATED! at On the RoX from 3-10 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

It’s the finale of Minnesota Fashion Week with EVOLVE, a spring collection runway show and pop-up market, at Indigo Hotel’s Star Bar & Bistro from 6:30-10 p.m. $75-$120

BeyHive assemble! Roxy’s Cabaret puts on a Hey Bey Bey, a Beyoncé drag brunch, at 11 a.m and 2 p.m. $15

There’s also Flip Phone’s Beyoncé Act II Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop, but all shows are sold out.

Collide Theatrical Dance Company performs “Broadway Dancin’,” a high-energy cabaret  celebrating New York City and Broadway, at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $34-$55

Nick “The Feelin’” David serenades diners at Hell’s Kitchen during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then The Dang Ol' Tri'ole takes over for dinner from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Caroline Rose headlines First Avenue with IAN SWEET. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $26

The Good, the Bad & the Funky performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Comedian Anthony Jeselnik comes to the State Theatre. Shows at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. $59-$99

Singer and pianist Andrew Walesch and his 10-piece band put on a jazz-bent Sinatra revue. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40

All the way from Whitby, Ontario, Chastity tears it up at Zhora Darling with openers andthecanaryfell and Gnaw. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20

Dale Alexander and Dan Carpel warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then a trio featuring Devin Gray, Russ Johnson and Mark Feldman perform at Berlin from 8-11 p.m. $15

Liz Miele concludes her four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Electronic music producer Hamdi comes to The Pourhouse. Show at 9 p.m. $30

Smallpools and Grayscale share a bill at the Fine Line with support from Moody Joody and The Romance. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Valentino Khan brings infection beats and boundary-pushing tracks to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $24

Comedian and actor Becky Robinson performs at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $37-$57

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Detroit Tigers series continues at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $22+

Ethan Bortnick stops at 7th St Entry on his Luna Park Tour with ivri. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25

Diya Basrai and Sam Dicke do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15

Estonian conductor Kristiina Poska guides the Minnesota Orchestra and American cellist Sterling Elliott through two vibrant orchestral works in under an hour. Show at 6 p.m. $34-$48

GeekCraft Expo continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. All ages, $2/$5

Backcountry Hunters & Anglers’ North American Rendezvous wraps up at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $10+

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. (sensory-friendly) and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

History Plays: “Henry IV” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

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 21

Leslie Odom, Jr. performs at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $61-$110

Swap new or gently-worn clothes that you no longer use for new-to-you items during the Hewing XChange from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hewing Hotel.

Modist’s birthday celebration continues with The Walk of Shame – Hangover Drag Brunch across from the taproom at Bricksworth from 12:30-2 p.m. $12/$15

Inbound BrewCo puts on Kaleidoscope, a weekend filled with visual art, music, and movement that’ll leave you feeling like you’re on another planet.

Flip Phone presents Little Shop of Horrors Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Detroit Tigers series concludes at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $14+

Tribute band ABBAsolutely Fab performs in the Hewing Hotel’s ballroom. Show at 6 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Jazz super-group Spyro Gyra celebrates their 50th anniversary at the Dakota. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. $35-$45

RUSH fans unite during 2112 RUSH HOURS at Fulton for music, beer, merch, and pinball from 5-6 p.m.

Mary Cutrufello Duo, starring the St. Paul roots-rock singer-songwriter, brings live tunes to the Hell’s Kitchen dining room during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free 

Saint Motel plays at First Avenue with GIBBZ. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Sylvee & the Sea performs at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. $15

The Arcadian Wild blows into the Fine Line with Friend Dog. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18-$35

Collide Theatrical Dance Company performs “Broadway Dancin’,” a high-energy cabaret  celebrating New York City and Broadway, at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 2 p.m. $34-$55

Berhana performs at 7th St Entry with Asha Imuno. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$25

GeekCraft Expo ends at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $2/$5

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

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

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MONDAY, APRIL 22

The ambient jazz and improvised trio of trumpeter Jake Baldwin, guitarist Zacc Harris and drummer Pete Hennig performs at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Graham Parker performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

The Minnesota Twins host the Chicago White Sox for a four-game series at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $12+

Inbound BrewCo donates $1 for every full pour purchased in the taproom from 5-8 p.m. to Clean Water Action in an Earth Day edition of Pints for Progress.

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

Your Neighbors perform at 7th St Entry with dreamfone. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

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 23

Canadian rock band Sum 41 resurfaces at the Armory with support from The Interrupters, Joey Valence and Brae. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $46+

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Phoenix Suns at Target Center for the second game of the first-round playoffs. Tipoff at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $64+

The Classic American Rockers perform classic rock songs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

Toast to sustainability and the arrival of spring during April Social Hour at Glass House from 4:30-7 p.m.

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Chicago White Sox series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $13+

Janelle from “Big Brother” and Bergie from “Love Island” return to Minneapolis for Flip Phone’s Traitors Drag Dinner at Union Rooftop. Show at 6 p.m. $18-$35 plus entree

The Ghost Inside performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 15+, $42+

Underground rapper Sematary comes to First Avenue on his Haunted Mound Angels Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $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.

Rich Amiri performs at the Fine Line with jaydes. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

The Ries Brothers play 7th St Entry with The Holy North. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

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-$159

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 10:30 a.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+