WEDNESDAY, MAY 1

Milkweed Books welcomes award-winning author Dorothy Chan for a reading from their new poetry book “Return of the Chinese Femme,” an unabashed exploration of queerness, excess, identity, and tenderness. Social hour at 5 p.m., reading and conversation at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Wear your best Western getup and hop on your high horse for Kacey Musgraves drag dinner at Union Rooftop at 6 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue starts its summer 2024 schedule, during which it's open Wednesday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. until November.

The Strumbellas perform at the Fine Line with Cece Coakley. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Pick-A-Rib Three explores the music of the Clarinet Trio at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

David Foster and Katharine McPhee perform at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$100

Pop duo Fly By Midnight comes to Studio B (Skyway Theatre) with Kenzo Cregan. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $23

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

Mint Green celebrates one year of “All Girls Go To Heaven” with Pictoria Vark and special guests Fend and NATL PARK SRVC. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Kathy Mattea performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40

Canadian comedian Ian Bagg kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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: 

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. $34+

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THURSDAY, MAY 2

Judas Priest performs at the Armory with Sabaton. Show at 7:30 p.m. $67+

Sing and dance to Taylor Swift’s latest album during The Tortured Partiers Department listening party at The Pourhouse. Ages 21+, $15

Fill in the lead singer of A Little Too Short To Be Stormtroopers during Live Band Karaoke at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. Free

Local writer Dara Moskowitz Grumdahl reads from and talks about her new book “The Essential Dear Dara” at Mill City Museum from 7-8:30 p.m. Free

The Belfast Cowboys play the music of Van Morrison and more at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25/$30 

Diane Wilson, author of “The Seed Keeper,” leads readings and conversation about writing amidst climate change with Erin Sharkey, editor of A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars, and special guest poet Halee Kirkwood. Event at 6 p.m. in Open Book’s performance hall. All ages, free

Local musician Jon Pemberton performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

George Cartwright’s Merciless Ghost performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Kirill Gerstein returns to the keys for another spectacular Rachmaninoff piano concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $45-$95

Black Veil Brides perform at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 5:30 p.m. All ages, $53

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

Canadian comedian Ian Bagg continues his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Cheekface performs at the Fine Line with yungatita. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40

TipZ hosts Bad Decision Thursdays at Studio B (Skyway Theatre) at 8 p.m Ages 18+, $15

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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. Shows at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+

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FRIDAY, MAY 3

Charlie Parr performs at First Avenue with Mama’s Broke and Marisa Anderson. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Black Tiger Sex Machine comes to the Armory for the first of two nights. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $45+

Minnesota Twins host the Boston Red Sox for a three-game series at Target Field. Game at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Shen Yun, a touring classical Chinese dance and music company, comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $86-$186

Phil Rosenthal of Netflix’s “Somebody Feed Phil” comes to the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$60

Our Last Night Presents brings The Covers Only Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:15 p.m. All ages, $42

BER performs at the Fine Line with Raffaella. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20

Jake Baldwin Quartet returns to Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Comedian Nate Jackson performs at the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55

A local band plays a Stevie Wonder Tribute at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20/$25

Jeremiah Coughlan does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Carter Dockerty. Show at 8 p.m. $18

Local singer-songwriter Kray Klaas plays the blues and other genres at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

Roy Rogers & Delta Rhythm Kings perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Kirill Gerstein returns to the keys for another spectacular Rachmaninoff piano concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $51-$121

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

Electronic artist Nox Vahn performs at The Pourhouse at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $25

Matt Yetter plays country blues at Inbound BrewCo from 5-8 p.m. Free

Dubstep artist Black Carl gets the crowd going at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Sweet Pill performs at 7th St Entry with Equipment and Taking Meds. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Touching Two Worlds: Integration (Continuing Education Special Show) at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6:30 p.m. $87

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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:

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, MAY 4

Dress to impress for the annual Kentucky Derby party at Brit’s Pub from noon to 6:30 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis Cider Co. celebrates its fifth anniversary with a Day at the Derby party from 1-7 p.m. All ages, free

Sip on mint juleps and learn how to roll a cigar during the third annual Kentucky Derby Party at AxeBridge Wine Co.

Graze Provisions + Libations holds a hat contest and screens the Kentucky Derby at 2 p.m.

Country singer Kenny Chesney performs at U.S. Bank Stadium with Zac Brown Band, Megan Moroney and Uncle Kracker. Show at 5 p.m. $39+

Roxy’s Cabaret debuts a new monthly show, Dolls, starring Julia Starr and Genevee Love. Show at 10 p.m. $10

The Minnesota Lynx take on Chicago Sky during a pre-season game at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $15-$42

The Minneapolis Farmers Market celebrates the start of its 2024 summer season on Lyndale Avenue with a grand opening from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

The Mill City Farmers Market returns outdoors near the Guthrie Theater every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, opens at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

Gardening officially starts at Loring Park with the gardening season kickoff party from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages, free

Jesse McCartney stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on his All's Well Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $48

Flip Phone presents The Tortured Poets Department drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox series continues at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Fulton holds its first NE Block Party of the season and celebrates the 10th anniversary of its Grand Fondo. All ages, free 

Gear Daddies perform at First Avenue with Chad Johnson and The Minnesota Transplants. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Minneapolis' hottest synth-pop duo, Bora York, hit the Zhora Darling stage to celebrate the release of their new album, “Emotion Vertigo.” Openers include one-man-band Toilet Rats and the soothing sounds of Aldrich. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Local singer-songwriter Kray Klaas plays the blues and other genres at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

Club Blush presents a Disclosure vs. Fred Again tribute dance party at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $13 

Black Tiger Sex Machine comes to the Armory for the second of two nights. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $45+

Nate Smith & Friends perform at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $35/$40

Nate Hance and Keith Yánes play jazz together at Berlin from 5-7 p.m. No cover

India Spice House presents Sonic Saturday with DJ Dimple at The Pourhouse at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Sam Evian plays at 7th St Entry with Hannah Cohen. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$23

The Minnesota Orchestra performs river-themed orchestral classics during Symphony Ball: River Rhapsody at Orchestra Hall. Show at 9 p.m. $99

SiM performs at the Fine Line with Fame on Fire, Within Destruction, and Crystal Lake. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45

Nikki Matteson and Rich Rue play at Hell’s Kitchen during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then Gypsy Mania Trio plays during dinner from 6-9 p.m.

Lírios Quartet performs at MacPhail Center for Music at 7 p.m. Free

Touching Two Worlds: Integration (Continuing Education Special Show) at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $37+

Jeremiah Coughlan does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Carter Dockerty. Show at 8 p.m. $18

A local band plays a Stevie Wonder Tribute at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20/$25

Shen Yun, a touring classical Chinese dance and music company, comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $86-$186

Canadian comedian Ian Bagg concludes his four-night stand 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

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. $34+

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. $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, MAY 5

Buy something nice for the lady who birthed you during Minneapolis Craft Market’s Old St. Anthony Mother's Day Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Machine Shop. All ages, free

Even more unique gifts can be found at the Nicollet Island Spring Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nicollet Island Pavilion.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Taylor Swift + More for Kids at First Avenue with Bri & The Antiheroes. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $19

St. Paul-based musician Haley McCallum starts her May/Be/Sundays residency at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Hewing Hotel hosts a Cinco De Mayo celebration in its back alleyway, with margaritas and music from the Twin Cities Latin Band, from 6-8 p.m. $20

Our hometown Arena Football League team, the Minnesota Myth, play the Philadelphia Soul at Target Center. Game at 5 p.m. All ages, $45-$145

Charlie Mars performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a Mother’s Day flower arranging class at Number 12 Cider at 1 p.m. $65-$85

The 502s bring their Great American Road Trip to the Fillmore Minneapolis with Special Guest Daniel Nunnelee. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $35+

The Minnesota Twins vs. Boston Red Sox series concludes at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Celebrate the premiere of Stone Pond, a dramatic new chamber work by composer Roydon Tse, inspired by a poem by MacArthur Fellow Ellen Bryant Voigt, with both composer and poet present for this special occasion at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Show at 3 p.m. $35

Luxe Cabaret, a luxurious variety show extravaganza, promises an evening of pure delight and celebration at Hewing Hotel. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$35

Flip Phone presents Latin Divas drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Sarah Morris plays at Hell’s Kitchen during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wild Party performs at 7th St Entry with JACK. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$22

Shen Yun, a touring classical Chinese dance and music company, comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 2 p.m. $86-$186

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market is open on Lyndale Avenue from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

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, MAY 6

The Minnesota Twins host the Seattle Mariners for a four-game series at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $13+

English singer-songwriter James Arthur performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $54

Marc Anderson & Not Always So plays at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

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

Brenn! performs at 7th St Entry with Nick Folwarczny. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $15

Teenage Fanclub performs at the Fine Line with Euros Childs and DJ Jake Rudh. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

Jim Messina performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $40-$55

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, MAY 7

Mannequin Pussy performs at the Fine Line with Soul Glo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $23-$38

Kelsey Waldon and John R. Miller perform at 7th St Entry with The Local Honeys. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22

The Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $14+

Trivia Mafia holds trivia on the patio at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. Free

The monthly First Tuesday Social returns to the Downtown Improvement District's community space on Nicollet from 3-5 p.m. All ages, free

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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

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. $34+