WEDNESDAY, JULY 10

The GALA Choruses Festival, the world’s largest gathering of LGBTQ+ people and choirs, kicks off at various venues across downtown Minneapolis, including Peavey Plaza, where a free public performance featuring 7,000 local and visiting singers happens at 5 p.m. The Minnesota Orchestra has details on ticketed events throughout the five-day event.

Berlin returns from its weeklong summer vacation with a show featuring Minneapolis band Rabeca from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Eb & Barb perform ‘70s folk rock in The Commons at noon as part of Movies in the Park.

Watch “Little Big League” on the big screen during Movie Night at the Green in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free

The Commons screens “Top Gun” at sundown for Movies in the Park. All ages, free

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts a Loring Park Neighborhood Party from 5-7 p.m. in the United Methodist Church parking lot. All ages, free

The New Pornographers perform at the Fine Line with Rogue Valley. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40+

Joe Machi kicks off a four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

JazzMN Orchestra presents Arturo Sandoval at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $55/$65

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

Igor & Red Elvises play 7th St Entry with Black Widows. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

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

Dylan Salfer performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8

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 11

Watch “Hidden Figures” at Target Field Station at 7 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County movie night. All ages, free

Here it goes! OK Go headlines First Avenue with support from Winona Forever and MIRTHQUAKE. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $42.50

A Little Too Short To Be Stormtroopers return to Inbound BrewCo for Live Band Karaoke from 7-10 p.m.

A local show at 7th St Entry features Pit Stop, Tommy Goodroad, Filthy Kittens, and The Envies. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The Mike Cohen Quintet plays jazz on Day Block Brewing’s patio from 5-9 p.m. $10/$15

Local metalcore band Dead By 50 holds it down inside Day Block Brewing’s taproom from 6-11 p.m. $10/$15

Your Bearded Artist leads a Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38

A Beyond the Box performance takes place at Xcel Energy Plaza from 12-1 p.m.

Modist Brewing hosts Karaoke After Dark, featuring burlesque and drag performers as backup dancers, in its event space starting at 7 p.m. $15

Tina Schlieske Quartet performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $25

The Depot Tavern hosts a Van Halen 'For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge' Box Set Listening Party and Exclusive Pre-Sale at 7:30 p.m.

JazzMN Orchestra presents Arturo Sandoval at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $55/$65

UK-based DJ James Hype comes to Skyway Theatre with Jake Shore. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

The GALA Choruses Festival continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, and other downtown venues. The Minnesota Orchestra has details on ticketed events throughout the five-day event.

Joe Machi continues his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

WEEKLY:

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. $47+

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FRIDAY, JULY 12

Hit tee shots from the top of Target Field during Upper Deck Golf from 9 a.m. to noon, 12-5 p.m., or 5-9 p.m. $80+

Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus hosts the Blue Party @ First Avenue to welcome GALA Choruses Festival singers to Minneapolis with an evening of DJing, dancing, and drag. Doors at 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $14/$20

St. Paul-based musician Kavyesh Kaviraj holds an album release at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Social Animals performs at the Fine Line with Yellow Ostrich and Aesha Minor. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

Alex Rossi returns to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Minneapolis bands Southern Resident Killer Whales and Art Beagle's Backup Band fill Inbound BrewCo’s taproom with live music from 7-10 p.m.

Minneapolis jazz musicians Lasse Corson and Ted Olsen warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then local band ThoughtCast takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15

Modist Brewing hosts MarketCollectiveMN for a Night Maker’s Market from 7-10 p.m.

Parachute Pandas pay a rough and rowdy tribute to Dylan at Zhora Darling with Oak and the Woods and Mind Out of Time. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Funk N Spuds holds an album release show at Day Block Brewing from 6-10 p.m. $10/$15

Local favorites Kwey and Yasmeenah bring out special guest Ronnie Loko from London for his Minneapolis debut at The Pourhouse. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Casey Crawford and Lily Meyer do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

George Faber performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m.

Marvel Years and Vincent Antone come to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Local indie pop rock band Maria and the Coins plays 7th St Entry with The Minks and Clare Doyle. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Joe Machi continues his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

The GALA Choruses Festival continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, and other downtown venues. The Minnesota Orchestra has details on ticketed events throughout the five-day event.

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 13

If you wanna be my lover, you’ve gotta come with me to Spice Girls Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Comedian and HBO’s “Real Time” host Bill Maher does stand-up at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $84-$130

GRRL SCOUT brings its new summer dance series CROP TOP to the rooftop at Roxy’s Cabaret from 12-4 p.m. 

“English,” an exploration of language and identity, debuts at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $29+

Meet your neighbors and help beautify Loring Park during Volunteer Gardening with Friends of Loring Park at 9 a.m. in the Garden of the Seasons.

Hailey’s Pilates leads a class with adoptable puppies and dogs from Underdog Rescue at Unleashed Hounds & Hops at 10 and 11 a.m. $30

StormKing Brewpub hosts Backyard Boombox from 2-10 p.m. No cover

New York Times-bestselling author Amanda Montell brings her Big Magical Cult Show, a night of nerdy, witchy deviance featuring Kate Kennedy, Rara Darling, Theydy Bedbug, and more, to The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $29

Get creative during Art in the Park on the patio of the Loring Park Community Arts Center from 12-2 p.m.

Listeso String Quartet covers hits by Elton John, Fleetwood Mac, Pink Floyd, and more during Candlelight: ‘80s Rock Anthems at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 8+, $55+

Listeso String Quartet sticks around for another show at Luminary Arts Center, Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer, featuring the modern composer’s powerful movie scores. Show at 8:45 p.m. Ages 8+, $62+

Dead Days of Summer returns to Day Block Brewing to cover live studio album “From the Mars Hotel” and more Grateful Dead tunes from 6-10 p.m. $15/$20

Save-A-Bull Rescue brings adoptable pitties to Inbound BrewCo for Bullies & Brews from 2-5 p.m. $1 per pint will be donated to the rescue during the event

Hit tee shots from the top of Target Field during Upper Deck Golf from 7 a.m. to noon, 12-5 p.m., or 5-9 p.m. $80+

The Grogans play 7th St Entry with Lighter Co. and Mik Cool. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

BTS Club Night, an 11th anniversary K-pop party, takes over the Fine Line. Doors at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+

Chase & Ovation performs the music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

The Cold Casuals hit the stage at Zhora Darling for an album release party along with The Knotties and Eldest Daughter. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Folk-rock duo Over the Rhine performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50

Local musicians Joan Hutton and Mike Wolter warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then a trio comprised of Cole Pulice, Lia Kohl and Andrew Broder takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $25

Reventón returns to The Pourhouse for a reggaeton dance party from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 18+, $20

George Faber performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m.

Casey Crawford and Lily Meyer do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Corrupt comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Studio B at Skyway Theatre welcomes 53 Thieves with support from Rachel Ana Dobken. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $16

Joe Machi concludes his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

The GALA Choruses Festival continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, and other downtown venues. The Minnesota Orchestra has details on ticketed events throughout the five-day event.

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 14

The Minnesota Lynx face off against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever at Target Center. Tipoff at 3 p.m. All ages, $29+

Minneapolis’ Sister Cities Day 2024 takes place at Nicollet Island Pavilion from 12:30-5 p.m., with a special spotlight on the 10th anniversary of our sister city relationship with Bosaso, Somalia. All ages, free

Channy Leaneagh (Poliça, Roma di Luna) and David Huckfelt perform some of their favorite folk songs for Leaneagh & Company at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis Craft Market brings its Old St. Anthony Summer Bazaar to Machine Shop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Here we go again! Mama Mia Drag Brunch makes a comeback at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Local rock/pop cover band SWAG performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Carpe Diem Studio leads a 60-minute yoga and HIIT class on Canopy Hilton’s rooftop at 10:30 a.m. $20

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts a Bastille Day Concert on its rooftop, featuring Prudence Johnson, Yazmin, and Tim Sparks. Event from 4-6 p.m. $65

Prinze George plays 7th St Entry with d'Lakes. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Davina and the Vagabonds return to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40+

Progressive death metal band Fallujah stops at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B on its 10th anniversary tour for “The Flesh Prevails.” Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $22 

The GALA Choruses Festival continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center, Orchestra Hall, and other downtown venues, then ends with a closing party at the Eagle bar. The Minnesota Orchestra has details on ticketed events throughout the five-day event.

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:

“English,” an exploration of language and identity, runs at the Guthrie Theater through mid-August. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $29+

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Show at 1 p.m. $51+

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MONDAY, JULY 15

C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band perform at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $30+

Rosali plays 7th St Entry with David Nance & Mowed Sound. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Vertighost blends broad influences of classical, jazz, noise, funk, punk, and free improvisation at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

BARd Shakes brings a controlled yet chaotic performance of Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Minneapolis Cider’s taproom from 7-10 p.m.

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 16

Take a fitness class with Alchemy 365 from 6-7 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County. All ages, free 

Charlie Doesn’t Surf brings live tunes to Loring Park for Music in the Park at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Allan Rayman headlines the Fine Line with Michael Lemmo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

Acoustic Alchemy performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $35+

Heed the Warning heats up Zhora Darling along with Lutheran Heat, Future Babel, and Luke Graner. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Modist Brewing hosts Open Mic Poetry Night, with featured performances by Dralandra Larkins and Secret Rivers. Doors and sign-up at 6:30 p.m., open mic at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $5

Local musicians perform a two-hour protest piece titled Drone Not Drones in The Cedar Cultural Center’s plaza. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, free 

WEEKLY:

Bring your pooch to the pop-up dog park at The Commons from 5-7 p.m. All ages, free

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:

“English,” an exploration of language and identity, runs at the Guthrie Theater through mid-August. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $29+

“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+