WEDNESDAY, JULY 3

Jeff Sturgeon plays old-time banjo and guitar in The Commons at 7 p.m., then a screening of “The Sandlot” starts at 9 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers series continues at Target Field at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

Dion Lunadon headlines 7th St Entry with The Silent Treatment and Mad Mojo Jett. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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

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

Acme Comedy Showcase kicks off at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $20/$35

WEEKLY:

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. Free or pay what you can

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

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. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $39+

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THURSDAY, JULY 4 (INDEPENDENCE DAY)

‍Red, White, and Boom returns to the west side of the downtown Minneapolis riverfront at Water Works Park and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. Music at 6 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. All ages, free

Windows at Marquette offers panoramic views of fireworks from the 50th floor of the IDS Center from 8:30-11 p.m. Free admission but RSVP is required

The Minnesota Lynx welcome the Connecticut Sun to Target Center for the 4th of July game. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $24+

The Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers series concludes at Target Field at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $19+

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. 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

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, JULY 5

The Kid LAROI headlines the Armory with special guests Glaive and Chase Shakur. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $47+

House band Jaybee & the Routine perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets perform folk music at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$65

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Houston Astros for a three-game series at Target Field at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

It’s a Minneapolis megashow as Space Monkey Mafia and BYOBrass share a bill at 7th St Entry with support from Runaway Ricochet and Beneath Green. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

DJs Kendoll and Qlank perform in The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, free

Acme Comedy Showcase continues at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $25/$40

The Royal Sonesta Minneapolis Downtown hosts a traveling Cocomelon Party Time experience for the weekend through Sunday. All ages, $35

Vocalist and songwriter Jennifer Grimm performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

Big Blue Moon performs at Day Block Brewing Co. with Dilly Dally Alley and Sweet Pea. Show from 6-10 p.m. $10/$15

A new monthly show called Triple Feature, inspired by comedy’s Rule of Three, debuts at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Matt Yetter performs at Inbound BrewCo from 5-8 p.m. All ages, free

Electronic artist Caspa comes to The Pourhouse at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

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 7:30 p.m. $51+

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, JULY 6

Taste of Minnesota returns to Nicollet Mall for a weekend of music, food, and outdoor family fun from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, free

Totally Rad Vintage Fest brings the best clothing and goods straight from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s to North Loop Green from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free admission

Celebrate a true national treasure during Dolly Parton 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 Lynx play the Washington Mystics at Target Center at 7 p.m. All ages, $22+

TikTok sensation Jxdn comes to First Avenue with GUNNAR and LØLØ. Show at 6:45 p.m. All ages, $33.50/$36

The Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros series continues at Target Field at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $22+

Local favorite Ellis Delaney plays an uplifting and upbeat folk set in Loring Park from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free

Mike 2600 plays hits from The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and more during Can't Feel My Face: 2010s Dance Party at the Fine Line. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18+

Chicago-via-Madison band Interlay holds an EP release show at 7th St Entry with she's green, killusonline and Gash. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

House band International Reggae Allstars perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Pourhouse hosts an all-night house music party, Mi Casa Su Casa, from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 18+, $10-$20

Al Stewart & The Empty Pockets perform folk music at the Dakota for the second night. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$65

Local tribute band Smells Like the ‘90s covers hits from the decade at Inbound BrewCo from 3-6 p.m. All ages, free

Waco Brothers performs at The Cedar Cultural Center with musician Jake La Botz and duo Jon Langford and Alice Spencer of The Bright Shiners. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $23/$28

International DJ and producer Turno performs at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15+

Vocalist and songwriter Jennifer Grimm performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

Acme Comedy Showcase concludes at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $25/$40

A new monthly show called Triple Feature, inspired by comedy’s Rule of Three, debuts at The Comedy Corner Underground. 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. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $51+

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, JULY 7

RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 contestant Plasma brings A Night on Broadway to The Saloon. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18-$35

Blues pianist, songwriter and vocalist Marcia Ball performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

The New Standards perform on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $45

Drag performers pay tribute to Beyoncé, Rihanna, and Nicki Minaj during Holy Trinity Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

North Loop Green hosts Gameday at the Green with live music, drink specials, and a screening of the Twins game starting at 11:30 a.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins vs. Houston Astros series concludes at Target Field at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $19+

Twista comes to The Pourhouse. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Tray Wellington Band plays 7th St Entry with Graden Hill. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Taste of Minnesota returns to Nicollet Mall for a weekend of music, food, and outdoor family fun from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, free

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 8

Fiddlehead plays 7th St Entry with Graham Hunt. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Modern jazz pianist Benny Green performs in a solo show at the Dakota at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts smol dog night for pooches 30 pounds or smaller from 6-8 p.m. $7 per dog

The Friends of the Loring Park Board holds its monthly meeting from 4-5 p.m. in the Loring Community Center. All ages, free

WEEKLY:

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

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 9

The Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District is holding a meeting on the upcoming First Avenue North reconstruction project from 1-2:30 p.m. at 651 Nicollet Mall.

Sage & Soul Healing Co. leads a fitness class at Target Field Station as part of the Go Outside with Hennepin County series from 6-7 p.m.

Kids ages 2-5 learn a variety of general skills, including throwing, catching, kicking and batting, during Preschool Sports for All Sorts in Loring Park from 6:30-7:15 p.m. $40-$60

Connie Evingson and the Parisota Hot Club play songs from the soloist’s “hot club” style albums on the rooftop of The Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. $30

Blues-rock guitarist Walter Trout performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $40/$45

The Body and Dis Fig share a bill at 7th St Entry with Cel Genesis and Burning. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

The Cedar Cultural Center welcomes Frank Buffalo Hyde and friends with Willows for a Tuesdays on the plaza show from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

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, $10

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. $39+