WEDNESDAY, JULY 31

GZA & The Phunky Nomads perform at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $45-$60

“Drop Dead Gorgeous” screens during weekly movie night outside of North Loop Green at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Vampire Weekend comes to the Armory for the second and final night with support from Ra Ra Riot. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $56+

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

Four local musicians known collectively as Mississippi blend modern jazz with festejo, hip-hop, and African influences at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Stand-up comedian Kjell Bjorgen tells jokes at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

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

Shiner performs at Zhora Darling with Another Heaven and Popstar. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $25/$30

Luminary Arts Center holds a screening of “Clueless” at 7:30 p.m. $10-$25

Molly Martin plays 7th St Entry with Alina Maira. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Dynamic duo SistaStrings perform at The Cedar Cultural Center with Brianna Lane. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30

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. Shows at 1 and 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+

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THURSDAY, AUG. 1

Canadian singer Tate McRae comes to the Armory on her world tour. Show at 8 p.m. Sold out

Stand-up comedian Pete Lee kicks off a three-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Jon Kimura Parker and three other pianists perform in the Grand Piano Spectacular at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$71

“The Lego Movie” screens at Target Field Station at 7 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County programming. All ages, free

Live Band Karaoke takes over Inbound BrewCo’s taproom from 7-10 p.m.

Chris Smither returns to The Cedar Cultural Center to help celebrate the venue’s 35th anniversary with Betty Soo. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $35/$40

Infinity Song plays 7th St Entry with Hemma. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Sarah Navratil Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Sophia Shorai and Tommy Barbarella bring swinging jazz and pop to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20

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, $37+

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical adaptation of the ‘86 film, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Show at 7:30 p.m. $47+

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FRIDAY, AUG. 2

Blues rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band comes to the Armory for two nights with support from Margo Price. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $46+

Basilica Block Party makes a comeback at Boom Island Park, with music starting at 12:30 p.m. All ages, $99+

Mexican singer Peso Pluma comes to Target Center for a rescheduled show from late May at 8:30 p.m. $60+

Stand-up comedian Pete Lee continues his three-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Chicago White Sox to Target Field for a three-game series starting at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

Hot in Herre 2000s Dance Party returns to First Avenue at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

Lori Dokken, Patty Peterson, Ginger Commodore, and more local vocalists celebrate the greatest female artists from the ‘60s during Women on the Moon at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Lina González-Granados makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut in Gershwin and Gatsby, a concert focused on music that both drew from and canonized the sounds of the Roaring Twenties. Show at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $35-$110

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

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

Then another trio comprised of Bryan Murray, Adam Linz, and Phil Hey takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15

Jersey Club Night at 7th St Entry features DJ MOJO JOJO, DJ Overly Sympathetic, and DJ Soar Loser. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Sad & Boujee presents Tumblrcore, the indie sleaze and tumblr era party, at the Fine Line. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

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, $41+

“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, AUG. 3

The Minnesota Twins celebrate Joe Mauer’s Hall of Fame induction as the series against the Chicago White Sox continues at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $35+

Local folk musician Charlie Parr performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35/$40

CatVideoFest brings a family-friendly movie experience that raises money for local cats to The Main Cinema. Show at 1 p.m.

Basilica Block Party makes a comeback at Boom Island Park, with music starting at 12:30 p.m. All ages, $99+

Paws up for Lady Gaga Drag Brunch, starring Gaga impersonator Judas Joe Manson, at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Totally Rad Vintage Fest returns to North Loop Green from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Conductor and trumpeter Byron Stripling stars in Uptown Nights with the Minnesota Orchestra, a concert focused on Harlem’s heyday. Show at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $34-$74

Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers headline First Avenue with Remo Drive and So Much Light. Show at 6:45 p.m. All ages, $30

Rapper and producer Ken Carson brings his Chaos Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

The monthly Dolls show returns to Roxy’s Cabaret from 10-11:30 a.m. $15

Protest The Hero stops at the Fine Line on their North American tour with '68 and Greyhaven. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

Stand-up comedian Pete Lee concludes his three-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43

Raveception takes over Day Block Brewing’s patio from 4-10 p.m. with sets from Bok Choy Boi, Bronk, and Dazm. $10

Tinariwen, a Grammy award-winning collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali and pioneers of desert blues, perform at The Cedar Cultural Center with Lone Piñon. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

Nelson Devereaux holds a single release at 7th St Entry with Beemer and room3. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$17

Dirty Bottle fills Inbound BrewCo’s taproom with live music from 8-11 p.m.

Stereo Kitchen performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Liz Draper and Tasha Baron warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then live music continues at Berlin with Dust of Suns at 8 p.m. $25

Blues rock group Tedeschi Trucks Band comes to the Armory for the second and final night with support from Margo Price. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $46+

WEEKLY:

Free yoga with the Minneapolis Bouldering Project at Mill Ruins Park from 10-11 a.m. Free

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. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $41+

“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, AUG. 4

Rapper MC Chris, best known for his recurring character MC P Pants on Adult Swim’s “Aqua Teen Hunger Force,” comes to 7th St Entry with Crunk Witch. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Chicago White Sox series wraps up at Target Field, then the team heads to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

CatVideoFest brings a family-friendly movie experience that raises money for local cats to The Main Cinema. Shows at 1 and 4:10 p.m.

Twin Cities-based ensemble Marvelous, headed by eclectic pianist and composer Leo Dreis, delivers high vibrational sounds at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

North Loop Green hosts an outdoor screening of the Paris Olympics from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

Dress up as Storm, Wolverine, or another animated superhero for X-men ‘97 Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Rapper and former XXXTentacion collaborator Ski Mask the Slump God brings his 11th Dimension Tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $51+

New Orleans pianist Jon Cleary performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

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 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $41+

“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, AUG. 5

Killer Mike and the Mighty Midnight Revival perform at First Avenue with Trackstar the DJ. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $36

Jazz-funk legends Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers come to the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $40-$50

Minneapolis-based trio All Terrain Vehicle pushes musical boundaries at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10 

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, AUG. 6

Jazz-funk legends Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers return to the Dakota for the second night. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $40-$50

Blink-182 plays their hits from the 2000s at Target Center with Pierce The Veil and Astronoid. Show at 7 p.m. $40+

National Night Out events take place in neighborhoods across Minneapolis, including the North Loop, Loring Park, and Nicollet Island-East Bank.

Elephant Sessions perform outside of The Cedar Cultural Center as part of its summer music series. Show from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

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

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

South Asian Arts and Theater House and The Queer Circus collaborate to bring Karma – A Bollywood Circus, celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity, to Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $17-$42

Yess Yoga leads a free fitness class at Target Field Station from 6-7 p.m. Go Outside with Hennepin County programming. All ages, free

Cults perform at the Fine Line with BNNY. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $24-$43

Shallow Alcove plays 7th St Entry with Hana Eid. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

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

‍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