WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19 (JUNETEENTH)

A post-game drone show lights up Target Field after the Minnesota Twins play the Tampa Bay Rays at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

There’s a Juneteenth celebration at Target Center as the Minnesota Lynx take on the Atlanta Dream. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $23+

Graze food hall in the North Loop is hosting a Juneteenth cookout with food from Two Mixed Up and Soul Bowl, plus music by DJ Miss Brit, from 5-9 p.m.

Strive Bookstore hosts a Juneteenth event and book reading celebrating Black authors who tell stories of Black joy from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

Cedric Burnside performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Minneapolis-based Dale Alexander Trio plays jazz at Berlin starting at 7 p.m. Free

Trevor Anderson does stand-up at Acme at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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

Rap duo Queef Jerky performs at 7th St Entry with Godly the Ruler. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

WEEKLY:

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

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

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 20 

Australian comedian Celeste Barber swings by the State Theatre on her live North American tour. Show at 8 p.m. $40-$80

Country star Morgan Wallen comes to U.S. Bank Stadium for two nights with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin. Show at 6 p.m. $150+

Finnegans hosts a Morgan Wallen pre-party with a patio concert by Ben Johnson from 2-4 p.m.

A country music DJ spins the latest hits alongside electrifying live performances by rising country music stars at Umbra from 7-10 p.m.

Comedian and actor Colin Quinn kicks off a three-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

AxeBridge Wine Co., which is closing at the end of June, hosts a wine-blending workshop from 6-7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $99

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, pianist and arranger Nicole Zuraitis performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Join Milkweed Editions in celebrating the launch of “If Today Were Tomorrow” by Michael Bazzett at Open Book. Social hour at 6:30 p.m., followed by reading and conversation at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public

Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra conclude their 2023-24 season and celebrate Pride with music by LGBTQ+ composers. Show at 11 a.m. $25-$69

Monthly swing dancing with Beasley's Big Band and vocalist Courtney Burton is back tonight at Minneapolis Cider. Free dance lessons start at 6:15 p.m. The band plays from 7-10 p.m. $10

Inbound BrewCo holds a monthly Midwestern meat and cheese raffle benefiting Firefighters for Healing at 7 p.m. $1 per ticket

A Beyond the Box performance takes place in Peavey Plaza from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free

Strive Bookstore hosts a monthly open mic from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Teatro del Pueblo presents “Love in a Time of Hate,” a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$39

The Minnesota Twins wrap up their three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field, then the team goes on the road for the rest of June. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Car Spiders rock out at Zhora Darling with King Sized Coffin and Dingus. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Lip Critic plays 7th St Entry with killusonline and bejalvin. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15/$18

The Spill Canvas performs at the Fine Line with Punchline and Thomas Nicholas Band. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

Devin Drobka Trio plays jazz at Berlin at 7 p.m. Free

Boy band NSB performs at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B at 7 p.m. All ages, $25+

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 21

Comedian, actor, writer, and former “Daily Show” correspondent Hasan Minhaj brings his new stand-up show “Off With His Head” to the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$100

Taking Back Sunday performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $53+

Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra conclude their 2023-24 season and celebrate Pride with music by LGBTQ+ composers. Show at 8 p.m. $31-$106

Musician and educator Stefon Harris leads a Twin Cities Jazz Festival master class at the MacPhail Center for Music’s Antonello Hall from 2-3 p.m. Free and open to the public

The USA Gymnastics Championships run through Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $37+

State Theatre hosts Prince Celebration 2024, with a panel discussion, exclusive concert footage, and a “Purple Rain” screening, starting at 10:30 a.m. $130-$210

The Revolution performs at First Avenue for the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain” as part of Paisley Park’s 2024 Celebration. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $175

Telling Queer History brings four local storytellers presenting LGBTQIA+ stories of resistance, love, and identity formation to Mill City Museum from 6-8 p.m. Free

Johnny Cash tribute band Church of Cash performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Kung Fu Hippies rock out at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10

Classic Actors Ensemble performs as part of Shakespeare in the Park in North Loop Green’s park from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Comedian and actor Colin Quinn continues his three-night run at Acme. Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

The Freeturnals provide live tunes at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m.

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

Then a trio known as Tram, featuring Andrew Tomten on saxophone, Matt McIntyre on hybrid guitar, and Toby Ramaswamy on drums, plays a mix of funk-jazz originals as well as interpretations of standards at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $10

Jest performs at Zhora Darling with Lighter Co. and Dilly Dally Alley. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$20

Gary Meikle tells jokes at The Comedy Corner Underground from 8-9 p.m.

Prepare for the sonic assault of prog metal pirates Corsair at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $10+

Electronic music producer Jawns performs at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15+

Country star Morgan Wallen returns to U.S. Bank Stadium for the second night with special guests Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Bryan Martin. Show at 6 p.m. $150+

Finnegans hosts a Morgan Wallen pre-party with a patio concert by Ben Johnson from 2-4 p.m.

A country music DJ spins the latest hits alongside electrifying live performances by rising country music stars at Umbra from 7-10 p.m.

Teatro del Pueblo presents “Love in a Time of Hate,” a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$39

Middle Kids perform at the Fine Line with Gordi. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $22.50-$42.50

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 22

The Revolution performs at First Avenue for the second night to celebrate the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain.” Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $99-$199

Paisley Park hosts a free block party to celebrate Prince and the 40th anniversary of “Purple Rain” starting at noon in front of the Prince mural on Ramp A. All ages, free

Sing and dance to your favorite Prince songs during Flip Phone Events’ Prince Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

State Theatre hosts Prince Celebration 2024, with a panel discussion, exclusive concert footage, and a Broadway musical presentation, starting at 10 a.m. $130-$210

Then former Prince collaborator Morris Day performs with the New Power Generation and special guests at the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $180

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, opens at the Guthrie Theatre and runs there through mid-August. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34+

The Rose Academy of Burlesque holds a very gay anniversary party, Cheers Queers to Five Years, which doubles as a Pride event, at The Pourhouse. Show at 8 p.m. and dance party at 10 p.m. $10+

It’s Pride Night at Target Center with a bucket hat giveaway as the Minnesota Lynx face off against the Phoenix Mercury. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $21+

Ellis Delaney plays an uplifting and upbeat folk set in Loring Park at 2 p.m. All ages, free

Gamut Gallery hosts a 12-year anniversary party with art, music, community, and raffle prizes from 7-10 p.m. $15/$20

Local band Urban Classic plays the music of Earth, Wind & Fire at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

MacPhail Center for Music faculty delve into a rich tapestry of global music during “Gayageum and String Friends: A Musical Odyssey Across Cultures” at Antonello Hall. Show from 2-3 p.m. Free and open to the public

Sonic Symphony brings an immersive live experience celebrating more than three decades of music from Sonic the Hedgehog to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $50-$115

Inbound BrewCo hosts an all-day monthly Super Smash Bros melee starting at 11 a.m. $25+

Jeremy Walker and Anthony Cox warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then the Benny Weinbeck Trio takes over at Berlin for the rest of the night starting at 8 p.m. $15

An Experiment: with Leslie Parker and Collaborators features performances inside and outside of The Cedar Cultural Center as part of Twin Cities Jazz Fest. Show from 4:30-6:30 p.m. All ages, free

Local saxophonist and keyboardist Jason Peterson performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

The Belfast Cowboys play the music of Van Morrison at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10

Ace of Wands rocks out at Zhora Darling with Shading the Sun, Services, and Shane Kramer. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Metal band Black Flood Diesel comes to Skyway Theatre’s Studio B. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $10+

Hell’s Kitchen welcomes Jeff Ray & The Stakes for brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Ben Cook-Feltz & Friends for dinner from 6-9 p.m.

Electronic music producer Aweminus brings the bass to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15+

Thomas Søndergård and the Minnesota Orchestra conclude their 2023-24 season and celebrate Pride with music by LGBTQ+ composers. Show at 7 p.m. $31-$106

Teatro del Pueblo presents “Love in a Time of Hate,” a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$39

Comedian and actor Colin Quinn ends his three-night run at Acme. Shows at 6 and 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

The USA Gymnastics Championships run through Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $37+

Afromatic features headliners Fanaka Nation and Obi Original at 7th St Entry with Tolzy Sound, Mack OC, King Swank, and more. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Sapphic Factory puts on a queer joy party at the Fine Line at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $16-$30

Gary Meikle tells jokes at The Comedy Corner Underground from 8-9 p.m.

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 23

Caitlin Nightingale Photography offers mini Pride-themed portrait sessions for dogs and their owners at Inbound BrewCo from 12-3 p.m. $25+

Kick off Pride week with a celebration of two beloved divas during Flip Phone Events’ Cher and Madonna Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

North Loop Green hosts a block party from 12-5 p.m. with music, food trucks, drinks, face painting, and more to celebrate the new development. All ages, free

Minneapolis Vintage Market heads to The Luminaire, a brand new event space in the Marcy Holmes neighborhood, from 12-4 p.m. $10 for early bird access at 11 a.m., free for everyone else

Minnesota singer-songwriter Annie Mack performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

A celebration of former Ward 7 Councilmember Lisa Goodman takes place at 10:30 a.m. in Loring Park near the new pickleball courts. All ages, free

Martin Dosh returns to Berlin for his weekly Dosh & Friends residency with Thomas Wincek. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Joep Beving tickles the ivories at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

The Roe Family Singers return to Hell’s Kitchen for a free brunch performance from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Local five-piece lofi/hip-hop/pop group Socktopus kicks off their summer tour at Day Block Brewing with Jojo Green and One Egg Wonder. Show at 3 p.m. $8

Teatro del Pueblo presents “Love in a Time of Hate,” a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 2 p.m. $25-$39

Peter Bradley Adams headlines 7th St Entry with support from Bark Point. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

The USA Gymnastics Championships run through Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $37+

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:

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Show at 7 p.m. $46+

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MONDAY, JUNE 24

Minneapolis-based jazz vocalist Ginger Commodore performs at the Dakota with Jackson Hurst. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30

A free Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board-sponsored book club focusing on Minnesota authors meets at Water Works Park from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to discuss “Vacationland” by Sarah Stonich.

Rivals plays 7th St Entry with True North and MVSSIE. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$25

Wynn Rivers performs in Loring Park at 7 p.m. as part of Music in the Parks. All ages, free

Keith Larsen, Jason Achilles, and Russ Kaplan’s new trio perform at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $10

The USA Gymnastics Championships run through Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $37+

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 25

Let your pooch run around The Commons during a weekly dog park pop-up from 5-7 p.m. All ages, free

Start your engines! Trivia Mafia hosts “RuPaul’s Drag Race” trivia at Fulton from 5-7 p.m. Free

Rumble Boxing Gym leads a free fitness class from 6-7 p.m. at Target Field Station.

Barely Trev holds his “Highball” release show at 7th St Entry with Chase Elliott, rosie and Izek Rose. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
“The Seed Keeper” author Diane Wilson 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 at Open Book. Social hour at 5 p.m., followed by reading and conversation at 6 p.m. Free and open to the public

Mystery Skulls celebrates 10 years of “Forever” at the Fine Line with Snowblood and Thorne. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

The USA Gymnastics Championships run through Wednesday at the Minneapolis Convention Center. All ages, $37+

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

RECURRING:

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34+