Things to do this week in downtown Minneapolis

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

*A new Mill City Museum exhibit, Spirits Dancing: Photographs of the Night Sky by Travis Novitsky, is open now through April 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.*

"Spirits Dancing" exhibit opening and book launch at Mill City Museum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ages, free.

BoomBox at Fine Line with Tep No. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40.

Tom Rush at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$70.

Jeremy Zucker at First Avenue with Tiffany Day and Kevin Atwater. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $27.50-$30.

Mike Lester at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35.

Distinctive & Delicious Charcuterie Class with Chef Marque Collins (Tullibee) at Hewing Hotel from 6-8 p.m. $55.

Bumpin Uglies at 7th Street Entry with Bastard Suns. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$22.

Story Stitch Circle at Strive Bookstore from 5-7 p.m. All ages, free.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

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Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 16

*Nearly 80 independent vendors are selling their wares at The Dayton's Project. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Council.*

‍Winter Maker's Market returns to the Dayton's Project for the third consecutive holiday season. Starting Thursday, the market is open daily through Dec. 30, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Dessa at First Avenue with Lady Midnight. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$35.

November Social Hour: Drinksgiving at Glass House featuring Du Nord Social Spirits from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friendsgiving Wine Dinner at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $70.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $40-$84.

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event starts at 10:30 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 at State Theatre. Shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Allie Colleen at Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40.

Azizi Gibson at 7th Street Entry with Kevin Sinatra, Ferg.JP and Akeem Mimiko. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$22.

Tom Rush at the Dakota. Show at 5:30 p.m. $50-$70.

DIY Earring-Making Class with El & Gray Design at Hewing Hotel from 6-8 p.m. $42.

Third Thursdays Open Mic at Strive Bookstore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

All that Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starring Nina DiAngelo, BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Monica West. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10.

Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. $65.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 17

*Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock band Yam Haus headlines First Avenue. Photo courtesy of First Avenue.*

Yam Haus at First Avenue with Sawyer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Don McLean: 50th Anniversary of "American Pie" Tour at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $145-$175.

Lil Darkie and the Collapse of Modern Society at The Fillmore. Show at 6 p.m. $30-$65.

Chase & Ovation: The Music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $20.

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event continues at 9 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Veeze at Fine Line with Talibando. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25-$30.

Kota the Friend at The Lyric at Skyway Theatre with special guest Price from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. All ages, $30+.

Mystery Skulls at 7th Street Entry with Portair. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Croce Plays Croce at Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $48.50-$123.50.

Riot Ten at Skyway Theatre with Effin, Automhate and Ghost in Real Life. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $36-$111.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15.

Lakes & Legends Music Series from 7-9 p.m. All ages; free.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 18

*RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska (right) hosts and judges Flip Phone Superstar 2023 at First Avenue. Photo courtesy of Flip Phone Events.*

‍Flip Phone Superstar 2023: Search for Twin Cities' Next Drag Superstar at First Avenue with Jasmine Masters, Lady Cummeal Cassadine and Alaska. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$27.

The Fab Four Performs The Beatles' Rubber Soul at Pantages Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34.50-$64.50.

Dierks Bentley – Heart 360 at The Armory. Show at 8 p.m. $67.25-$212.

Flip Phone Events presents Prince Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

University of Minnesota, University Dance Theatre: Reach at The Cowles Center. Performance at 7:30 p.m. $10-$40.

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

Dustbowl Revival at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40.

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event continues at 9 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Glow Party at Target Center. Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All ages, $10-$50.

Under the Rug at 7th Street Entry with Social Animals (solo). Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Dirtwire at Fine Line with Josh Teed. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince + More for Kids featuring Encore at First Avenue. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18.

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Fall Festival at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. $14-$22.

Benda at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $71-$111.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every Saturday through Dec. 16 from 12-5 p.m. All ages, free.

Mill City Farmers Market at Mill City Museum, every first and third Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free.

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except federal holidays) 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 8 p.m. $15.

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SUNDAY, NOV. 19

A local foster-based animal shelter, Healing Hearts Rescue, brings puppies to Lakes & Legends' taproom once a month for a "pet the stress away" adoption event. Photo courtesy of Lakes & Legends Brewing Co.

Dog Days adoption event with Healing Hearts Rescue at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Glow Party at Target Center. Shows at 2 p.m. All ages, $25-$50.

Fletcher's 4th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner from 3-6 p.m. at Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe. All ages, free.

Akon at The Fillmore. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, sold out.

Company at Orpheum Theatre. Final performances at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $40-$139.

Café Accordion Orchestra at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25.

Rise + Vibe: An Urban Wellness Retreat at Hewing Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $95.

midwxst at 7th Street Entry with Casper Sage, 4TUNAT and Reiki. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20-$25.

Katatonia at The Lyric at Skyway Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30+.

University of Minnesota, University Dance Theatre: Reach at The Cowles Center. Performance at 2 p.m. $10-$40.

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Fall Festival at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 pm. $14-$22.

WEEKLY:

Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15.

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except on federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages; free.

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