WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26

Drag Bingo with B. Louise returns to Fulton’s taproom in the North Loop from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Django Festival Allstars transport listeners to Paris in the 1920s and ‘30 at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40

Alex Meffert Quartet performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free

PACKS plays 7th St Entry with creeping charlie. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $14/$16

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts Golden Retriever breed night from 4-9 p.m. All ages, free

Little Lebowski and Urban Achievers perform at Zhora Darling with Dashed, Tight Whips, and Couch Potato Massacre. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

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

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

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+

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THURSDAY, JUNE 27

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials take place through Sunday at Target Center. $450

Promenade du Nord, a Parisian street fair featuring a market with over 60 local vendors, music, and other entertainment, comes to Nicollet Mall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of Gymnastics City USA programming. All ages, free

Flip Zone brings fun for all gymnastics fans to the plaza between Target Center and Target Field from 3-8 p.m. All ages, free

A screening of "Jumanji" takes place at Target Field Station at 7 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County. All ages, free

RuPaul’s Drag Race runner-up Sapphira Cristál headlines Flip Phone Events’ Pride Kick-off at The Pourhouse. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

Modist hosts June Jam, a kickoff to Twin Cities Pride Festival weekend with night of drag and hip-hop, from 7-10 p.m.

Riva Terrace, the fourth-floor rooftop restaurant at the Four Seasons Minneapolis, is hosting a summer social with free welcome drinks, passed appetizers, and mini spa services from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Live from Laurel Canyon share songs and stories of American folk rock of the ‘60s and ‘70s at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35-$45 

Brent Cobb comes to the Fine Line with Martin McDaniel. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

Modern jazz trio Tres Elements perform at Berlin from 5-7 p.m., followed by an Adam Linz-led quartet called Violet Replacement from 8-11 p.m. Free

Kaleta & Super Yamba Band performs at 7th St Entry with Kelvino and DJ Goldyrocks (of Black Market Brass). Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Sammie Jean Cohen, GardenStreet, and Eldest Daughter perform at Day Block Brewing Co. from 7-10 p.m. $10/$15

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 K.P. Anderson continues his four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Comedy Jackpot returns to The Comedy Corner Underground at 8 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

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+

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28

The first-ever Twin Cities Pride Youth Night takes place in Loring Park from 5:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts a three-day Pride in the Sky celebration with pop-up drag performances, dance parties, and patio games starting at 4 p.m. $15-$75

RuPaul’s Drag Race standout Plane Jane headlines the Planet Glitter Pride Dance Party at Union Rooftop. Doors at 10:30 p.m. $60

The Klituation Pride Party takes over First Avenue, featuring Jax (RuPaul’s Drag Race), Xina, Sophia Eris, and more. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22

RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Widow Von Du and Jaidynn Diore Fierce perform during Pride Icons Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

“Sweet Pea” singer-songwriter Amos Lee comes to the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $70-$90

The Northeast Dog Parade starts at 5:30 p.m. in the park by the river at Main Street and Hennepin Avenue near Riverplace, loops through the Nicollet Island-East Bank neighborhood, and ends where it started at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Bryson Tiller headlines the Armory with support from DJ Nitrane and Slum Tiller. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $76-$96

Grammy-winning bluegrass fiddler Michael Cleaveland performs with his band Flamekeeper at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55

Jazz musicians Josh Granowski and Dean Granos warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then the Will Kjeer Trio performs at Berlin from 8-10:30 p.m. $25

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials continue through Sunday at Target Center. $450

Promenade du Nord, a Parisian street fair featuring a market with over 60 local vendors, music, and other entertainment, comes to Nicollet Mall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of Gymnastics City USA programming. All ages, free

Flip Zone brings fun for all gymnastics fans to the plaza between Target Center and Target Field from 3-10 p.m. All ages, free

The Collective Wellness Brigade presents the Sounds of Summer Variety Show at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Some Shitty Cover Band covers rock hits at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Living Tombstone performs at the Fine Line with Qbomb. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30+

Wish Wash headlines Zhora Darling with Loser Magnet, Curve, and Trash Catties. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Ghengar brings The Sacrifice Tour to Skyway Theatre with support from HE$H and Phiso. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $18+

Xana plays 7th St Entry with DEZI. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22

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 K.P. Anderson continues his four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Andy Franklin does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with with Ethan Pedersen. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

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:

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Show at 8 p.m. $59+

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 29

Twin Cities Pride Festival kicks off in Loring Park at 10 a.m. and runs until 7 p.m. All ages, free

RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Morphine Love Dion and Mhi’ya Iman Le’Paige headline Flip Phone Pride XXL at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $22+

Wigs and Rainbows Rooftop Pride Drag Brunch takes over Crave’s rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

A Taylor Swift Rooftop Pride Dance Party happens under the stars at Crave. Doors at 10:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Pryes Brewing Co. hosts a Rocky Horror Pride Drag Celebration. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $18 plus two or more drinks per person

The three-day Pride in the Sky celebration, featuring pop-up drag performances, dance parties, and patio games, continues at Roxy’s Cabaret at 4 p.m. $15-$75

Hewing Hotel holds its third annual Suns Out, Buns Out rooftop party for Pride from 12-4 p.m. $40

Flip Phone Events presents 2000s Pride Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. All shows are sold out

Reventón returns to The Pourhouse for a reggaeton Pride afterparty from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $20 or free with bar crawl wristband

The Twin Cities’ own Adrianne Lenker, frontwoman of indie band Big Thief, performs at the State Theatre in support of her new solo album “Bright Future.” Show at 8 p.m. Sold out

Award-winning actor and singer Ben Platt, who’s only missing the Oscar in EGOT, comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $40-$140

MacPhail Center for Music presents Sounds of Summer, a festival showcasing eclectic and collaborative performances by students, faculty, and guest musicians, at Water Works Park from 4-8 p.m. All ages, free

Killed By Kiwis holds an EP release show at 7th St Entry with support from OISTER BOY, Mystery Meat and NATL PARK SRVC. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Guitar wizard Stanley Jordan returns to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Ms. Boogie and Blu Bone headline the 3rd annual Hi Cotton Ball at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

GRRL SCOUT Stoplight Party at the Fillmore Minneapolis features Izzie P, Mommy Long Legs, Dezi, Coffeehouse Dance Crew, Dezi, Burlesque from Bessie Snow, and Emcee CC. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $35+

Grand Marais-born musician Cobi performs at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B at 8 p.m. All ages, $20+

James Eugene Russell headlines Zhora Darling with very special guests Anchorhead. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $12

Dan Ristrom & The Big Throwdown perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Jazz musicians Pat Keen and Patrick Horigan warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free

Then the Grain Trio, featuring Kevin Gastonguay, Zacc Harris, and JT Bates, performs at Berlin from 8-11:30 p.m. $15

Bensley, Justin Hawkes, and Kumarion perform at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

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

Bar Fly at Skyway Theatre hosts a Trickstar (Ookay x Bailo) pop-up 360 set at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials continue through Sunday at Target Center. $450

Promenade du Nord, a Parisian street fair featuring a market with over 60 local vendors, music, and other entertainment, comes to Nicollet Mall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of Gymnastics City USA programming. All ages, free

Flip Zone brings fun for all gymnastics fans to the plaza between Target Center and Target Field from 12-6 p.m. All ages, free

Comedian K.P. Anderson concludes his four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7:30 and 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

The Gene Pool performs at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Andy Franklin does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with with Ethan Pedersen. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

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:

“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. $59+

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 30

The Twin Cities Pride Parade starts at 11 a.m. near the Minneapolis Central Library and proceeds down Hennepin Avenue to Spruce Place near Loring Park until 2 p.m. All ages, free

Union Rooftop and Crave host Pride parade viewings with a drag show and a dance party. Doors at 9 a.m. Ages 21+, $20

Twin Cities Pride Festival continues in Loring Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free

The Twin Cities Pride Rainbow Run 5K starts at 9 a.m. at BF Nelson Park and ends on Hennepin Avenue near MCTC. $45

The Butcher’s Tale hosts an all-day Pride Disco Block Party and Drag Show starting at 10 a.m. Ages 21+, $20

Flip Phone Events puts on Pride Drag Dinner at Union Rooftop at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Skyway Theatre hosts a Pride Parade Party starting at 10 a.m. Ages 21+, free

The three-day Pride in the Sky celebration, featuring pop-up drag performances, dance parties, and patio games, continues at Roxy’s Cabaret at 4 p.m. $15-$75

The Twin Cities’ own Adrianne Lenker, frontwoman of indie band Big Thief, performs at the State Theatre in support of her new solo album “Bright Future.” Show at 8 p.m. $35-$60

The Church and The Afghan Whigs share a bill at First Avenue with support from Ed Harcourt. Show at 7:15 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Appolis and Maddman come together for a double album release party titled Casino Night at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Strive Bookstore hosts Bruce Reyes-Chow, author of “Everything Good About God is True,” for a conversation with Matthew Fleming, founder of Church Anew, pastor of St. Andrew Luther Church, and soon-to-be author of “The End is the Beginning.” Event at 12:30 p.m. Free

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

Martin Dosh returns to Berlin for his final Dosh & Friends show with Goulden Balls from 7-11 p.m. $15

The U.S. Olympic gymnastics trials conclude at Target Center. $450

Promenade du Nord, a Parisian street fair featuring a market with over 60 local vendors, music, and other entertainment, comes to Nicollet Mall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. as part of Gymnastics City USA programming. All ages, free

Flip Zone brings fun for all gymnastics fans to the plaza between Target Center and Target Field from 3-10 p.m. All ages, free

Somali Week Festival presents Kiin Jamac and Suldaan Seeraar at Skyway Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $55+

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

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. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $47+

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MONDAY, JULY 1

T. Mychael Rambo sings soulful songs of summer at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30

Casey O’Brien performs with Ted Godbout and Pete Henning at Berlin from 7-10 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, JULY 2

Ukrainian world music quartet DakhaBrakha comes to the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7:30 p.m. $70-$85

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Detroit Tigers for a three-game series at Target Field at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

Fulton hosts a monthly cribbage tournament from 6-8 p.m. Bring your own board for a free pint

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

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. $39+