WEDNESDAY, JULY 17

Hmong-American author Kao Kalia Yang reads from her two newest children’s books, “Caged” and “The Rock in My Throat,” at Milkweed Books at 5:30 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Lynx vs. Atlanta Dream at Target Center. Game at noon. All ages, $18+

“Best in Show” plays on the big screen at The Commons at dusk for Movies in the Parks. All ages, free

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

Bryan Miller headlines The Modist Comedy Hour at Modist Brewing Co. Show from 8-10 p.m. $10/$15

Erica Rhodes starts a four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Competitive-Rubik's-Cube-solver-turned-rapper DG the Artist performs at The Cedar Cultural Center as a kickoff to North American Rubik's Cube Championship. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

Fulton Beer hosts open mic comedy night, with sign-up from 6-7 p.m. and sets from 7-9 p.m.

Kansas Plates performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. No cover

The Jana Nyberg 5 perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25

Afro-pop artist and balladeer Moken performs at 7th St Entry with Zoë Says Go and theyself. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

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 Commons hosts Music in the Parks at noon. 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:

“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+

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THURSDAY, JULY 18

Dream Eaters Collective performs “Library of the Dreamless” from 12-1 p.m. at Xcel Energy Plaza as part of the Beyond the Box series.

The Loring Community Arts Center hosts a sing-along with Dan Chouinard from 7-8:30 p.m. Free but donations are accepted

CubingUSA hosts the Rubik’s WCA North American Championship 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. $10 for spectators, $140 for competitors

Inbound BrewCo holds its monthly meat and cheese raffle, with 10 rounds of raffles starting at 7 p.m. $1 per ticket

Minneapolis Minifest takes over The Pourhouse at 6 p.m. $20

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

Rock band America performs at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$150

Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest is once again hosting its annual Brew Love event at Target Field from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $65

Trench Size Trio performs at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. No cover

Strand of Oaks plays the 7th St Entry with Lacey Guthrie of Twin Limb. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$26

Jessica Pratt headlines the Fine Line with June McDoom. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

Country music band 49 Winchester performs at First Avenue with Zandi Holup. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Rainbolt Mountain Project brings acoustic Americana tunes to Day Block Brewing from 7-10 p.m. Free

Joyann Parker’s “Classic Ladies of Country” pays homage to the timeless and iconic female voices that have shaped the country music genre. Show at 7 p.m. at the Dakota. $35/$40

Erica Rhodes continues her four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

WEEKLY:

The Commons hosts Music in the Parks 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:

“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. $47+

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FRIDAY, JULY 19

Owamni celebrates three history-making years with its Hahawakpa Anniversary Party. There's a ticketed event ($150) at Owamni with chef Sean Sherman at 5 p.m., as well as a free public party with singers, dancers and drummers, an Indigenous pop-up market, activities, and food and drink for purchase outside of the restaurant at 6 p.m.

An opening night celebration for “The Art of Disability Justice Now,” a disability community-centered exhibition curated and organized by AmplifyMN: A Disability Justice Collective and University of Minnesota students, takes place from 5:30-9 p.m. at the Mill City Museum. 

Chief Keef lights up the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $56

Cantus Vocal Ensemble brings “The Queen’s Songbook” to Westminster Presbyterian Church. Show at 11 a.m. $5-$36

Keke Boudreaux celebrates her birthday with other burlesque and drag performers during Cake 2: Return of the Cake at Modist Brewing Co. Show from 8-10 p.m. Free

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars Season 9 Weekly Watch Party at On The RoX. Show at 7 p.m. Free

La Dame Blanche performs at The Cedar Cultural Center with DJ QueenDuin. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

Rebirth Brass Band combines traditional New Orleans brass band music with funk, jazz, soul and hip-hop at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $40/$45

Local drag entertainers present a unique experience featuring aerial talents, fortune telling and burlesque-style dancing as Cirque de Lust returns to Fulton Beer. Ages 21+, $20

Lyle Lovett and his Large Band perform at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$95

The Minnesota Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Violin Concert with violinist Natsuki Kumagai and conductor Delyana Lazarova at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $20-$50 

Lucky Daye comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $45

Tamasha Nights presents Bollywood Friday at The Pourhouse from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 21+, $20+

The Good, the Bad, and the Funky performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Steady Range releases a new album at Zhora Darling with openers Alexander Natalie and Dot Operator. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10

Three Piece & A Biscuit performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

Mike Vasich and Josh Granowski warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Jeremy Boettcher Quartet takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15

The Skruffians play an infectious mix of reggae, jazz, and classic ska inspired by The Skatalites and other Jamaican artists of the 60's and 70's at Inbound BrewCo. Show at 7 p.m. Free

Olivia Carter does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with MJ Matheson. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

New York-based singer-songwriter Spells & Curses returns to Day Block Brewing with special guest Jack Swagger. Show at 8 p.m. Free

Anothernight, Daisychain, TABAH, and full catholic share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

What the Dance presents Good Luck Club at the Fine Line with drag performances by Aranya, Anne Noying, and Daiquiri DeFile. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $19/$26

Machaki comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre for a debut headline show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Erica Rhodes continues her four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

CubingUSA hosts the Rubik’s WCA North American Championship 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. $10 for spectators, $140 for competitors

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:

“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, $46+

“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 20

ETC Productions presents Shrek the Musical Jr. in Loring Park at 10 a.m. All ages, free

Butcher & the Boar’s inaugural Backyard Bash features food, drinks, and live music in the North Loop restaurant’s parking lot from 12-10 p.m. All ages, free

Open Eye Theater presents “The Amazing Cow Boat” at Gold Medal Park at 4 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins return from the MLB All-Stars Game break for a weekend series vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $39+

K-Pop in the Sunset takes over The Commons from 6-10 p.m. All ages, free

Modist hosts an outdoor summer market organized by Way The Label from 12-6 p.m.

Singer-songwriter and music producer CG5 headlines the Fine Line. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $40

“Calypso,” a play with music based on Homer’s “The Odyssey,” comes to Water Works Park. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Nachito Herrera celebrates the music of George Gershwin (USA) and Ernesto Lecuona (Cuba), bringing two countries together for the love of music, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50

Thee Phantom & The Illharmonic Orchestra combines the energy and passion of hip-hop, with the beautiful, sweeping sounds of live orchestration at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Flip Phone Events presents Ladies of Hip-Hop Drag Brunch, a tribute to Missy, Queen Latifah, Eve, and other female rappers, at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Upright Forms hits the stage at Zhora Darling to celebrate an album release party, along with Tender Comrade and Pill Cutter. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Joel Shapira Trio warms up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then local jazz fusion group Room3 takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15

R Factor performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Local multi-instrumentalist Kid Dakota returns to Inbound BrewCo from 3-6 p.m. Free

The Stews play 7th St Entry with League Two. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

Control Freak plays a 360 set at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $22

Dance to pop and dance music from 2010-2015 during Sorry for Party Rocking at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $19+

Irish Diplomacy performs on the patio at Finnegans Brew Co. from 5-7 p.m. Free

Day Block Brewing hosts three Minneapolis singer-songwriters – Cassandra Johnson, Emmy Woods, and Delicate Friend – for an unplugged evening of music. Show at 7 p.m. $10

DJ Vinz spins electrifying Bollywood music during Let’s Nacho at Bar Fly (Skyway Theatre) at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $23

Flip Phone Events presents bratRAVE: Charli XCX Dance Party at Rev, the lower level of Union Rooftop, starting at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, sold out

Prof performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

Three Piece & A Biscuit performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

The Minnesota Orchestra performs Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4, Mozart’s Overture to Don Giovanni, and Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Violin Concert with violinist Natsuki Kumagai and conductor Delyana Lazarova at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$50 

Erica Rhodes concludes her four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

CubingUSA hosts the Rubik’s WCA North American Championship 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. $10 for spectators, $140 for competitors

Olivia Carter does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with MJ Matheson. 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:

“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, $46+

“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 21

“Calypso,” a play with music based on Homer’s “The Odyssey,” returns to Water Works Park. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Brewery Running Series brings a 5K and Cider Olympics to Number 12 Cider at 10 a.m. $35-$55

Anything for Selenas! Priscilla Es Yuicy hosts Bidi Bidi Bom Bom Drag Brunch, a tribute to Selena, the Queen of Tejano Music, at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts a Gay & Allies Tea Dance featuring DJ Willie Adams on its rooftop overlooking Loring Park from 2-5 p.m. $10

Ginger Commodore and special guests pay tribute to Tina Turner at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$35

Channy Leaneagh performs live electronic music with Drew Christopherson (Poliça, Marijuana Deathsquads) and Alex Nutter (dealdrugger, Marijuana Deathsquads) for her Leaneagh & Company residency at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Of The Orchard and Mom Rock play 7th St Entry with Amateur Hour and The Thing With Feathers. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Unwound performs at the Fine Line with VAZ. SHow at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $38+

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field. Game at 12:05p.m. All ages, $30+

Local indie-pop singer-songwriter Jeremy Messersmith performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, sold out

CubingUSA hosts the Rubik’s WCA North American Championship 2024 at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. $10 for spectators, $140 for competitors

WEEKLY:

Join TC Skaters from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for Skatin’ at The Commons with skate rentals, live music, and community. All ages, free

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, $37+

“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. $47+

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MONDAY, JULY 22

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

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts Yazmin in Concert on the Rooftop with Prudence Johnson. Show at 7:30 p.m. $30

Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds its monthly puppy playtime for vaccinated dogs 3-6 months from 6-8 p.m. $7 per puppy

Jeff Dayton explores the music of Jimmy Buffett at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Bloodline (Cody McKinney/Pete Henning/John C.S. Keston) performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

The Well plays 7th St Entry with Red Desert and Airship Caravan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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 23

Local jazz outfit the Omar Abdulkarim Quartet performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Jack and Jill of America, Inc. kicks off its national convention at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

Welsi plays outside of The Cedar Cultural Center in the plaza from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

The Greeting Committee performs at the Fine Line with TOLEDO. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$23

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts the Eleanor Roosevelt/ Wendell Willkie Forum with historian Michael A. Meeropol at 7:30 p.m. Free but reservations are required

Wynn Rivers performs in Loring Park at 7 p.m. for Music in the Park. All ages, free

Newgrounds Death Rugby and Oolong play 7th St Entry with Gramma. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Philadelphia Phillies at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

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, $34+

“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+