WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Chicago White Sox series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $12+

Guitar legends Joe Satriani and Steve Vai play the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $61-$131

Drag Bingo with B. Louise returns to Fulton’s taproom for its monthly stand from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Cory Healey Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

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

Madison Beer stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on her Spinnin Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $52

Minnesota-based musician Ricki Monique performs at the Dakota with XINA. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Minnesota comedian John DeBoer kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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

Johnny Manchild and The Poor Bastards perform at 7th St Entry with Holdfast. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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: “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+

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THURSDAY, APRIL 25

Local instrumental indie-jazz group HEYARLO plays Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

A string quartet performs “Lavender Haze,” “Shake It Off” and other hits during Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $55+

Celebrate open water season and gather with hundreds of park enthusiasts during the fourth annual Spring Thaw benefitting Minnesota’s Voyageurs National Park at Glass House starting at 5 p.m. $125+

Dustin Lynch performs at the Armory with Skeez. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $38

Johnnie Brown and T. Mychael Rambo performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Sheer Mag performs at 7th St Entry with Dusk and Citric Dummies. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Chicago White Sox series concludes at Target Field. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $19+

Create a “purple adventures'' landscape during Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley at 6 p.m. Ages 21+, $38

Dance to all of your favorite ‘90s and ‘00s hip-hop throwbacks from artists like Missy Elliott, Nelly, TLC, and more during Work It! at The Pourhouse. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 21+

The Nordic Plaza welcomes the first Black Market Pop-up of the season from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free

Celebrate the grand opening of The Shops at Meet Minneapolis Visitor Center on Nicollet Mall anytime between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Free 

THE FAILSAFE brings live tunes to Day Block Brewing with Weekend Picnic, Shadow Lake, and Death of Heron. Show at 6:30 p.m. $10/$15

Unleashed Hounds & Hops donates 10% of all food and drink sales from 4-9 p.m. to the Great Dane Rescue of Minnesota & Wisconsin.

BLACK KRAY AKA SICKBOYRARI performs at the Fine Line with AOK AKA Bootychaaain, Hunned Mill, and Kane Grocerys. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

The Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party returns to U.S. Bank Stadium at 6 p.m. Sold out

Minnesota comedian John DeBoer continues his four-night stand 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

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. $39-$199

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+

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FRIDAY, APRIL 26

Sierra Ferrell headlines First Avenue with Cat Clyde. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Shoeless Revolution plays at Bunkers with Purple Funk Metropolis. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

A string quartet performs during Candlelight: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and More at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $55+

Lucky Leaf Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $50+

Spanish-speaking author and speaker Jorge Lozano H. stops at the Pantages Theatre on his “Estado Civil: Ingobernable” Tour. Show at 8:30 p.m. $55-$105

Disco ain't dead! Come on down to Zhora Darling for a DJ Disco Dance Party with Michael Grey and Shannon Blowtorch. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Collective Spring Market kicks off the spring season from 4-8 p.m. in the former Loring Social space in Loring Park. All ages, free

Modist hosts a Creative Maker’s Market from 7-10 p.m. 

WAKAAN comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis with Liquid Stranger. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50+

Milkweed Books hosts a poetry listing party for Yalie Saweda Kamara’s “Besaydoo” at 5 p.m. All ages, free

Roots duo Two Crows for Comfort fills the Inbound BrewCo taproom with live music from 6-9 p.m. Free

Pat Keen and Joe Strachan warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Luke Polipnick Organ Trio blends Americana, jazz and contemporary improvisation at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $10

Funk N Spuds promote their new single “Tied In Knots” at Day Block Brewing. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Electronic artist Kettama comes to The Pourhouse. Show at 9 p.m. $25

Steve Cole Super Band performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30/$35

Kenyon Adamcik does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Get loose on a Friday night at Zhora Darling with Minneapolis experimental rock math band Self Evident and openers Electric Hawk and The Great Went. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Brace yourself for an electrifying night of bass-heavy beats at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) as Kliptic takes the stage. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Landon Conrath performs at the Fine Line with Aiden Intro and 3leaf. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Minnesota comedian John DeBoer continues his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Dead Poet Society performs at 7th St Entry with Silly Goose. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$25

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 27

Rapper Nicki Minaj brings her “Pink Friday 2 World Tour” to Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. $80+

Inbound BrewCo throws an all-day 8th anniversary block party with food trucks, live music, and more starting at 11 a.m. 

Flip Phone hosts its first Usher Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop featuring Chicago-based drag king Tenderoni. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

STRFKR performs at First Avenue with Ruth Radelet and happy sad face. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Indie rock band 12 Rods plays the Fine Line with Launder. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

Scottish comedian Daniel Sloss does stand-up at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 16+, sold out

Support a local bookstore, like the Black-owned Strive Bookstore on Nicollet Mall, on Independent Bookstore Day.

Take a flower arranging class with Sip ‘n Bloom at Graze at noon. $65-$85

Pat Keen and Dean Granros warm up the stage at Berlin. Show from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then it’s TGNP (Totally Gross National Product) Night at Berlin featuring Live collaborations, solo stuff, and DJ sets curated by the Minneapolis-based indie label. Show at 8 p.m. $10

Canaan Cox performs at 7th St Entry with Clayton Ryan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Curve releases their new album at Zhora Darling, along with openers Unstable Shapes, Time Room, and Upright Forms. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Phish tribute band About to Run jams out Day Block Brewing. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Saddle up for a wild ride at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) as Lil Texas brings the heat to Minnesota. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Join the Minnesota Orchestra, with conductors Thomas Søndergård and Sarah Hicks, for the 2024-25 Season Sampler at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Sold out

Mikel Wright & the Wrongs play Bunkers with Zaker, Gastonguay, Baarspul Trio. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Kenyon Adamcik does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15

The Collective Spring Market kicks off the spring season from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the former Loring Social space in Loring Park. All ages, free

Alejandro Escovedo performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$60

PACER Center holds its 41st annual benefit at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 6 p.m., featuring a silent auction, raffle, live auction, and performance by the Goo Goo Dolls. $100+

Through Fire comes to Studio B at Skyway Theatre with Keith Wallen and Messer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18

Minnesota comedian John DeBoer concludes his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue kicks off the spring season. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. 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

History Plays: “Richard II” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 24. Show at 1 p.m. $41+

History Plays: “Henry IV” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $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. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up, $40+

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SUNDAY, APRIL 28

Comedian and actor Fred Armisen stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $59

The iconic Housewife of Atlanta will be in attendance for Flip Phone’s Phaedra Parks Drag Brunch at Quincy Hall. Shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Mexican comedian and actor Carlos Ballarta does stand-up at First Avenue. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $47-$62

Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” concludes its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

Open Book hosts the Minnesota Writers Series, featuring Ty Chapman and his debut poetry collection, “Tartarus,” from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free

Rejuvenate during the Rise + Vibe half-day urban wellness retreat at the Hewing Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $95

Take a flower arranging class with Sip ‘n Bloom at Storm King at 1 p.m. $65-$85

British violinist Daniel Hope, performs “A Baroque Journey” with the AIR Ensemble at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 3 p.m. $33

Liz Draper, Bryan Murray and Mike Vasich play jazz together at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Gustaf performs at 7th St Entry with Ganser and MURF. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Tyler Braden plays at the Fine Line with Matt Koziol. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$30

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue kicks off the spring season. Open every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. All ages, free

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

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

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. $37+

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MONDAY, APRIL 29

Berlin hosts Call it Anything, a monthly exploration of improvised music and jazz on vinyl led by DJs Sam Cassidy and James Taylor. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Judy Collins performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $85-$125

MacPhail Center for Music hosts the 2024 Music Matters Luncheon at noon. Free but registration is required.

Aidan Bissett performs 7th St Entry with Stevie Bill. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

Citizen Soldier plays the Fine Line with Icon For Hire and HALOCENE. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40

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 30

Iconic folk legend Judy Collins performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $85-$125

KNOWER performs at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$48

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.

Tower Games brings a Star Wars Unlimited tournament to Inbound BrewCo at 6 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Sawyer Hill performs at 7th St Entry with Red Leather. 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

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:

History Plays: “Henry IV” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $34+