WEDNESDAY, JUNE 12

Strive Bookstore hosts New York-based author Joél Leon, who wrote “Everything and Nothing at Once: A Black Man's Reimagined Soundtrack for the Future,” in conversation with Minneapolis-based artist Bobby Rogers from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Hanson/Hirsh/Clowser shape musical narratives in real time at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free

Memphis-based roots, blues and soul band Southern Avenue performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$45

The Minnesota Twins vs. Colorado Rockies series concludes at Target Field. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Comedian Tom Rhodes kicks off a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Flip Rushmore performs at Zhora Darling with Ahem, Mary Bue, and Friend Dog. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Friends of Loring Park sponsors a weekly yoga class from 6-7 p.m. in Loring Park next to the pond. All ages, free

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

StormKing Brewpub hosts a Paint & Sip from 6-8 p.m. $38

Planet Booty plays 7th St Entry with MINKA. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

WEEKLY:

The Commons hosts Music in the Parks every Wednesday at noon and Movies in the Parks every Wednesday at dusk.

Grind MPLS offers a HIIT class at 9:30 a.m. and Sunna offers a cardio dance class at 12 p.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free

Local musicians perform as part of the Tunes on the Turf summer series outside of SPS Tower (or inside in the event of inclement weather) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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

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THURSDAY, JUNE 13

Croatian cellist HAUSER, founding member of the duo 2Cellos, performs at the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $60-$100

Contemporary soul powerhouse Peabo Bryson performs at the Dakota four times over two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $60-$70A

Say It! Sing It! Play It! In Cherokee (SISIPI) presents musical adventure into the Cherokee language during a Beyond the Box performance from 12-1 p.m. at Xcel Energy Plaza on Nicollet Mall. All ages, free

Gamut Gallery hosts a figure drawing class from 7-9 p.m. with a live nude model and by loose instruction by Brant Kingman. Ages 18+, $20

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Oakland A’s to Target Field for a four-game series starting at 6:40 p.m. The first 5,000 fans in the stadium get a Prince hat. All ages, $18+

Shannon and the Clams perform at the Fine Line with Tropa Magica. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40

An exhibition titled “A Collaboration with Nature,” featuring artists Russell Sharon and Jeremy Clark, opens in the Hewing Hotel’s third-floor atrium gallery and runs until late September. Event from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

North Loop Galley vendor Good Boy puts on a Grill Boy Cookout on the patio from 12-4:30 p.m., then the food hall hosts a Paint & Sip at 6 p.m. $38

Solo musician 24kGoldn plays 7th St Entry with Treyson Green. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20

The Neighborhood Quartet performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $15

Comedian Tom Rhodes continues his four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

The Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board hosts a card and game night at the Loring Park Recreation Center from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Eli Gardiner and Samuel John perform at Day Block Brewing from 6-10 p.m. $5/$10

WEEKLY:

Pianos on Parade performances happen at more than two dozen different spots across downtown from 12-1 p.m. every Thursday in June. All ages, free

The Commons hosts Music in the Parks every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m.

Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free

North Loop Night Market sets up shop outside of the new North Loop Green development from 5-8 p.m. every Thursday from June through mid-September. All ages, free

Downtown Thursdays take over Nicollet Mall between Sixth and Ninth streets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring food trucks, activities, music, and more. All ages, free

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. Ages 21+, $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

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FRIDAY, JUNE 14

The annual Pryes Block Party returns with two days of live music on the brewery’s outdoor festival stage. Music at 5 p.m. All ages, $12

Jonathan Taylor Rush leads the Minnesota Orchestra’s second annual Juneteenth concert Orchestra Hall, featuring vocalists Jimmie Herrod, Wordsmith, and Ashley DuBose. Show at 8 p.m. $28-$68

They Might Be Giants come to First Avenue for two nights, followed by a third night at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Trans Voices Cabaret holds a karaoke night and fundraiser at Minneapolis Cider Co. from 7-11 p.m. $10-$50

Get your swing on with Mississippi Hot Club, the Twin Cities' premier gypsy jazz quintet, at Zhora Darling. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Strive Bookstore holds a Minnesota Historical Society book event from 11-1 p.m. with authors Christopher P. Lehman and Mary Moore Easter, who will discuss Eliza Winston, a woman who freed herself from slavery in Minnesota. All ages, free

Star City Games hosts a three-day national championship for Flesh and Blood, a hero-centric trading card game, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

The Minnesota Lynx take on the Los Angeles Sparks at Target Center. Tipoff at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $21+

Open Book hosts an exhibition reception celebrating For/Word with 20 of Minnesota Center for Book Arts’ Artist Collective Members from 6-8 p.m.

Soulful vocalist Erica West performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland A’s series continues at Target Field through Sunday. Game at 7:10 p.m., followed by a post-game concert from Flo Rida. All ages, $26+

Local comedians Robert Baril and Lucy Zarns do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then local jazz ensemble Atlantis Quartet takes over at Berlin from 8-10:30 p.m. $25

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

Tip Top Events presents SHAKE THE CITY UP at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Los Angeles-based trio dada comes to the Fine Line with Becky Kapell. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

Kid Dakota fills the Inbound BrewCo taproom with tunes from 6-9 p.m. Free

Dubstep producer Dubloadz comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Contemporary soul powerhouse Peabo Bryson performs at the Dakota four times over two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $60-$70

Comedian Tom Rhodes continues his four-night run at Acme. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/40

WEEKLY:

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

A group of neighbors and friends meets in Loring Park's Garden of the Seasons every Friday morning at 7 a.m. for 30 minutes of meditation, followed by coffee and camaraderie.

Grind MPLS offers a spin class every Friday at 5:30 p.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free

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:

Brave New Workshop’s improvised comedy show “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through early August. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $45

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SATURDAY, JUNE 15

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the west side of the Mississippi River from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, free

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio plays feel-good music at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $30-$45

The 3rd annual Cantina Pride Block Party brings brunch, mimosas, and house music on three stages at The Pourhouse from 12-8 p.m. $20/$25 

Ben Rector and Cody Fry bring their magic to Orchestra Hall for a performance with the Minnesota Orchestra. Show at 7 p.m. $105-$120

The Other Jeannie Retelle throws a birthday party in Modist’s taproom with a free drag show from 4-6 p.m.

Create art on the outside patio of the Loring Park Community Arts Center during Art in the Park from 12-2 p.m. All ages, free

Flip Phone Events presents Beyoncé 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. Oakland A’s series continues at Target Field through Sunday. Game at 1:10 p.m. The first 10,000 fans in the stadium get a Pride Day T-shirt. All ages, $21+

Local bands Dad Bod and Neptune’s Core share a bill at 7th St Entry with Ava Levy. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15

Indie-folk duo Hollow Coves performs at the Fine Line with Billianne. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45

Mill City Hot Club warms up the stage at Berlin from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then guitarist and composer Dave Devine takes over at Berlin with bassist Chris Morrisey and drummer Scott Amendola from 8-10:30 p.m. $25

The ‘70s Magic Sunshine Band plays hits from the decade at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Caleb Dee and Greentop perform at Zhora Darling with Daphne Jane and Filthy Kittens. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Hawaiian tech-house sensation ZUEZEU comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, free

Hell’s Kitchen welcomes Nick David for a brunch performance from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and The Dang Ol' Tri'ole for a dinner performance from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

The Walker Brothers play a mixture of folk, funk, blues, and jazz at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. Free

Soulful vocalist Erica West performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

Local comedians Robert Baril and Lucy Zarns do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Luke Lynell and Bubba Startz perform at Day Block Brewing from 6-10 p.m. $10/$15

They Might Be Giants headline First Avenue for the second and final night. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Star City Games hosts a three-day national championship for Flesh and Blood, a hero-centric trading card game, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Comedian Tom Rhodes wraps up his four-night run at Acme. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/40

WEEKLY:

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

Garden with volunteers from the Friends of Loring Park every second Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in Loring Park's Garden of the Seasons.

Barre3 offers an outdoor workout class on select Saturdays at 9 a.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free

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:

Brave New Workshop’s improvised comedy show “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through early August. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $45

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SUNDAY, JUNE 16 (FATHER’S DAY)

F1RST Wrestling returns to First Avenue for Wrestlepalooza, with Viva Knievel, Sweetpea, and Emerald Eve. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $35/$45

Twin Cities Skaters puts on Skatin' at The Commons from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with free skates and a live DJ. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland A’s series concludes at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. The first 5,000 fans in the stadium get a Father’s Day polo or matching kids’ T-shirt. All ages, $21+

Isaiah Collier & The Chosen Few perform at the Dakota with special guest Omar Abdulkarim. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Pacific Northwest singer-songwriter and guitarist Searows performs at the Fine Line with runo plum. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $21-$38

That Mexican OT, a Mexican-American rapper from Texas, comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $53

Dug performs at Zhora Darling with Birth Order, Vin, and Iosis. Show at 4 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

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

Martin Dosh returns to Berlin for his weekly Dosh & Friends residency, featuring The Nunnery. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Americana band Rogue Valley performs on the Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $25

St. Paul roots-rock singer-songwriter Mary Cutrufello performs at Hell’s Kitchen during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

The Soap Girls play 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The Stone Arch Bridge Festival returns to the west side of the Mississippi River from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, free

Ben Rector and Cody Fry bring their magic to Orchestra Hall for a performance with the Minnesota Orchestra. Show at 7 p.m. $70-$120

Star City Games hosts a three-day national championship for Flesh and Blood, a hero-centric trading card game, at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

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

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MONDAY, JUNE 17

Jazz pianist and composer Connie Han performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

The Minnesota Lynx avenge the Timberwolves in their game against the Dallas Wings at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $21+

Overdressed Duo presents Opera Under the Stars from 7-8:30 p.m. at Water Works Park. All ages, free

The Loring Park Shuffleboard Club meets weekly from 7-9 p.m. through September at the shuffleboard courts in Loring Park for open games and instruction for new players. All ages, free

A Park Palette Art Class on art journaling takes place at Water Works Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, $10 for residents and $15 for non-residents

MURF returns to Zhora Darling to release a new album with In Lieu, Blue Ox, and Texture Freq. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Learn hand-building techniques for making bowls, cups, and other items with clay during Pints and Pots at Inbound BrewCo. $60

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

Dreamer Boy plays 7th St Entry with Mercury. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $18.50/$22.50

Nelson Devereaux and Noah Barker hold their “Subtle Frequencies” tape release and tour kickoff at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. Free

WEEKLY:

Water Works Park hosts Music in the Parks from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

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 18

South Korean boy band Verivery comes to The Lyric at Skyway Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $49

The Commons hosts a pop-up dog park every Tuesday duing the summer from 6-8 p.m.

Elaine Elias blends her Brazilian roots and alluring voice with her virtuosic instrumental jazz skills at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40

Modist hosts an Open Mic Poetry Night from 6:30-9:30 p.m. with featured performances by Nen G. Ramirez and Cris Berlin-Gibson. Ages 21+, $5

Milkweed Books welcomes Zoë Schlanger at 7 p.m. to launch her new book, “The Light Eaters: How Unseen Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth.” All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Tampa Bay Rays to Target Field for a three-game series starting at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

Billy Allen and The Pollies perform at 7th St Entry with Burning Blue Rain. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

WEEKLY:

Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series 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

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