WEDNESDAY, MAY 29

Poet and author April Gibson signs copies of her book, “The Span of a Small Forever,” at Strive Bookstore from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free

Local drag performer B. Louise hosts monthly Drag Bingo at Fulton from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Echo & the Bunnymen at First Avenue with Via Mardot. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50

The Minnesota Lynx host the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $25+

Upper Midwestern trio 58 Belvedere performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $10+

Alexander Stewart plays at 7th St Entry with Emmy Meli. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20-$25

Milkweed Editions presents Rebecca Sharpless in conversation with Cani Adan & Nasra Ismail at 7 p.m. Free

The Kickback performs at Zhora Darling with Outstanding Achievements in the Fields of Excellence. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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

Blood, Sweat & Tears fuses horns with rock, jazz and blues at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $45/$55

WEEKLY:

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

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

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

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: 

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $34+

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THURSDAY, MAY 30

The Minnesota Timberwolves are back at Target Center for Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Dallas Mavericks. Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $139+

German violinist Christian Tetzlaff returns to Orchestra Hall to play the music of Johannes Brahms with the Minnesota Orchestra under the baton of conductor David Afkham. Show at 11 a.m. $35-$79

The Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals series concludes at Target Field, then the team goes on the road for almost two weeks. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Finnegans hosts the musical stylings of Audrey Blaze on its taproom stage from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Society of Chemists perform at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free

Local bands Nothing But Joy, glowingtide, Radiator Girl, and Orthe play 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

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

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a spring flower arranging class at StormKing Brewpub from 6-7 p.m. $65-$85

Japanese duo MELT-BANANA performs at the Fine Line with The Flying Luttenbachers, Tomato Flower and babybaby_explores. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45

Milkweed Books hosts a book launch for three neurodivergent writers, Max Eati, Mark Eati and Mary Ayetey, and their new books with Cow Tipping Press and Unrestricted Interest. Event at 6 p.m. Free

Pamela McNeil holds a record pre-release for “Wave After Wave” at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren continues his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

WEEKLY:

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

Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host the Darlings stand-up comedy show at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. $5

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 perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

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

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. $37+

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FRIDAY, MAY 31

Issa Pointer, Namphuyo Aisha, and Jamecia Bennett take to the stage together with special guest Wanda McCrae in a Celebrating Black Music Month performance at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55

Brave New Workshop debuts “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $25

Stand-up comedian Pat Regan performs at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $28/$30

DJ Shane Kramer and DJ Demonica host the Friday I’m in Love new wave dance party at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $5/$10

Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October.  

The Suburbs headline a local show at First Avenue with Kiss the Tiger and DJ Jake Rudh. Music at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Guided By Voices performs at the Fine Line with Disq. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $35-$75

Grayson DeWolfe plays 7th St Entry with Bloodline and Marina City. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Gasolina Reggaetón Party takes over the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$35

Billy Johnson & the Hill Cats perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Phoenix Mercury at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $20+

Local funny (and tall) girl Emma Dalenberg does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Abenezer Merdassa. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Ghost Wagon fills Inbound BrewCo’s taproom with free live music from 6-9 p.m.

Matthew Bennett and Will Christensen warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then an instrumental funk/soul band made up of Minneapolis heavy hitters perform as The Droppers at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Electronic artist Boogie T comes to the Skyway Theatre for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Reggaeton dance party Reventón takes over The Pourhouse for a special summer season kickoff event celebrating DJ Christtian Baca’s golden birthday. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

German violinist Christian Tetzlaff returns to Orchestra Hall to play the music of Johannes Brahms with the Minnesota Orchestra under the baton of conductor David Afkham. Show at 8 p.m. $39-$120

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren continues his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

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 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:

“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. $45+

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SATURDAY, JUNE 1

The second annual Cheers to Pride takes place at participating businesses across the metro, including FRGMNT Coffee’s three downtown locations, and benefits Twin Cities Pride’s Rainbow Circle.

Modist hosts a family-friendly Pride celebration called Baby, We Ain’t Tryna Hide from 1-4 p.m. with music and storytime by local drag performer The Other Jeannie Retelle.

Celebrate the one and only Mother Monster as a kickoff to Pride month during Lady Gaga Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Local poet and author W.D. Foster-Graham stops by Strive Bookstore for a Pride Month reading and book signing from 1-3 p.m. All ages, free

An epic purple singalong goes down during When Doves Choir! with Choir! Choir! Choir! at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Fulton is putting on a block party from 12-8 p.m. with beer, food, live music, and entertainment. All ages, free

The 2024 Twin Cities Heart Walk takes place at Target Field at 9:30 a.m.

Mike 2600 hosts the No Scrubs ‘90s Dance Party at the Fine Line. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18-$30

Country music singer-songwriter Riley Green performs at the Armory with support from Ella Langley. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $98

It’s opening night for Brave New Workshop’s “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $45

Jordan Johnston performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Cantus Vocal Ensemble performs iconic Y2K hits by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, TLC, Cher, and countless others during Covers Like It’s 1999 at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $5-$36

The Hamm Sammies perform at Day Block Brewing with 23 Watts. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Russian punk-pop rave band Little Big comes to The Lyric at Skyway Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 15+, $25

Mike Vasich and Josh Granowski warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then an instrumental funk/soul band made up of Minneapolis heavy hitters perform as The Droppers at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15

Paper Airplanes land on Finnegans’ taproom stage for a free show from 6-8 p.m.

Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October. 

Electronic artist Boogie T returns to the Skyway Theatre for the second night. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Local funny (and tall) girl Emma Dalenberg does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Abenezer Merdassa. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $17.50

German violinist Christian Tetzlaff returns to Orchestra Hall to play the music of Johannes Brahms with the Minnesota Orchestra under the baton of conductor David Afkham. Show at 7 p.m. $31-$106

Michael Marcagi performs at 7th St Entry with Lily Fitts. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22

Folk rock pioneer Shawn Phillips, who wrote the music to “Season of the Witch,” performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Stand-up comedian Greg Warren concludes his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

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

The Mill City Farmers Market is open outside of the Guthrie Theater from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., with free hour-long yoga classes at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. 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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

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SUNDAY, JUNE 2

Old St. Anthony Spring Bazaar takes over Machine Shop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free

Minneapolis Cider Co. kicks off Pride Month with a Tie Dye Brunch from 12-2 p.m. $10-$25

Milkweed Books hosts poet Willie Edward Taylor Carver Jr. as he reads from his debut poetry collection “Gay Poems for Red States.” Event at 3 p.m. Free

Give your regards to Broadway during Show Tunes Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Minnesota Lynx play the Dallas Wings at Target Center. Tipoff at 6 p.m. All ages, $17+

Cantus Vocal Ensemble performs iconic Y2K hits by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, TLC, Cher, and countless others during Covers Like It’s 1999 at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 3 p.m. $5-$36

Wheatus plays an acoustic show with Gabrielle Sterbenz at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Martin Dosh returns to Berlin for a weekly Dosh & Friends residency with special guests to be announced. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Martin Zellar of Gear Daddies performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

First Avenue presents John Moreland with Ken Pomeroy at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30

Folk rock pioneer Shawn Phillips, who wrote the music to “Season of the Witch,” performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

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

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. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+

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MONDAY, JUNE 3

Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bandleader, and composer Ravi Coltrane, son of jazz legend John Coltrane, performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40

If the Minnesota Timberwolves are successful in forcing Game 7 of the Western Conference finals after the team was nearly swept, they’ll face off against the Dallas Mavericks one last time at Target Center. Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. Tickets not yet released

Katy Tessman and the Turnbuckles perform captivating Americana at Water Works Park at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Join six of the Twin Cities finest musicians and improvisers at Berlin for a performance of Terry Riley’s “In C,” a minimalist piece whose shape and form is decided in the moment by the performers repeating short musical cells, resulting in a kaleidoscope of interweaving rhythms and hypnotic melodies. Show at 7 p.m. $10

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

The Burkharts play with Chutes at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

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, JUNE 4

Free fitness classes start at Target Field Station for the summer with a yoga and meditation session by Sage & Soul Healing Co. from 6-7 p.m.

Peavey Plaza Music Series kicks off for the summer with a lunchtime performance by Robert Wilkinson from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free

Get grounded during a weekly outdoor yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free

A sustainable community marketplace called Nicollet xChange returns to Nicollet Mall every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. all summer long. All ages, free

Jon Rodine & Band play groove Americana in Loring Park at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Sarah Does Puzzles hosts a jigsaw puzzle contest at Inbound BrewCo from 7-9 p.m. $35 for two people

Camera Obscura performs with Photo Ops at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45
Retro jazz vocalist and TikTok musical sensation Stella Cole serenades the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35

VIA plays a 10th anniversary show at 7th St Entry with Casanatra and DIE GHOST. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

WEEKLY:

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts Trivia Mafia on its patio from 6-8 p.m. Free

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