WEDNESDAY, AUG. 14

Ice Spice stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis (moved from the Armory) on her Y2K World Tour with Cash Cobain and RIOTUSA. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $64+

Guitar virtuoso Buckethead returns to First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

The Commons screens “Wonka,” starring Timothée Chalamet as a young Willy Wonka, with food by Alma Group and drinks from Steady Pour. Event at 6:30 p.m., movie at 9 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Twins wrap up their series against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field, then hit the road for over a week. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $18+

“Drop Dead Gorgeous,” a cult film set in Minnesota, plays outside during movie night at The Green at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

Kenji Lee’s Fortune Teller Trio improvises on stage at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. $10

Robert Finley brings juke joint blues to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

CDP2, the pre-professional company of Crash Dance Productions, reimagines “We Become Silhouettes” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:15 p.m. $27

California-based nu metal band Hed PE rocks out at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B with Simon Says. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $22+

Hip-hop artist Ohgeesy comes to the Fine Line with 310babii and Yung Chowder. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $35

Jamie Quinn performs at Zhora Darling with Mathias Saint John and Laura Hugo. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

The Palms play 7th St Entry with future.exboyfriend. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

Local comedian Greg Coleman kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

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 Sunday. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $34+

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $43+

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THURSDAY, AUG. 15

Under the guise of CFH (“Cowboys from Hell”), Pantera plays a semi-secret show at First Avenue before they open for Metallica at U.S. Bank Stadium. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $32

Ellen DeGeneres brings her final stand-up tour to the Orpheum Theatre for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. $55

Two-time gold medalist Napheesa Collier and the rest of the Minnesota Lynx return to Target Center following the Olympic break to take on the Washington Mystics. Game at 7 p.m. All ages, $21+

“Back to the Future” screens at Target Field Station at 7 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County’s movie night series. All ages, free

Country rock singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel stops at the Armory on his Damn Near Normal World Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $45+

Strive Bookstore hosts third Thursdays open mic from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free 

Mixed Precipitation’s annual Pickup Truck Opera brings “Faust” to Loring Park. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $5+ suggested donation

Kenny Reichert Quartet plays jazz at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $10

South Korean singer-songwriter Colde comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $65+

Inbound BrewCo holds its monthly meat and cheese raffle starting at 7 p.m. 

CDP2, the pre-professional company of Crash Dance Productions, reimagines “We Become Silhouettes” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:15 p.m. $27

South African singer-songwriter Jonathan Butler comes to the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40-$55

Indie folk rock band Second Hand Dan at Day Block Brewing Co. with Cowboy Quartet. Doors at 6 p.m. $10/$15

Robert Jon & The Wreck headlines 7th St Entry with The Makeouts. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Rap duo Smif-N-Wessun performs at the Fine Line with Juice Lord and Muja Messiah. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Local comedian Greg Coleman continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

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:

Brave New Workshop’s presidential election comedy show, “No Country For Two Old Men,” continues at Dudley Riggs Theatre until Election Day. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $20

“English,” an exploration of language and identity, runs at the Guthrie Theater through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $41+

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $47+

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FRIDAY, AUG. 16

‍Metallica stops at U.S. Bank Stadium on their two-show-per-city M72 World Tour. Doors at 4 p.m., show at 6 p.m. $55+

Two-time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Graham Nash comes to the Pantages Theatre for More Evenings of Songs and Stories. Show at 7 p.m. $61-$106

The inaugural Pryes Summer outdoor music festival kicks off outside of Pyres Brewing Co. and runs through Saturday. Music at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $12

Santigold performs at First Avenue with Troy Baker Sound. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Ellen DeGeneres brings her final stand-up tour to the Orpheum Theatre for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. $35

It’s officially opening night for Brave New Workshop’s presidential election comedy show, “No Country For Two Old Men,” which continues at Dudley Riggs Theatre until Election Day. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $40

The Other Show puts on a free drag show in the Modist Brewing Co. taproom from 8-10 p.m.

Lauded vocalist Lizz Wright performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$75

Local comedian Greg Coleman continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Matthew Bennett and Steve Pikal warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then deVon Russell Gray, Mary Prescott, and Erik Fratzke take over at Berlin from 8-10:30 p.m. p.m. $15

The Silent Treatment hits the stage at Zhora Darling with Mad Mojo Jet and Night Jobs. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

Nate Abshire and Arman Shah do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

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

Silver Warehouse plays 7th St Entry with OISTER BOY, Odd Prospect, and yybaker. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The Non Prophets covers deep cuts of classic rock at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Up-in-coming electronic music producer YDG comes to The Loft at Skyway Theatre with Stellar. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15+ 

A book launch for “Deeper Blues: The Life, Songs, and Salvation of Cornbread Harris” by Andea Swensson takes place at The Cedar Cultural Center from 8-11 p.m. All ages, sold out

Downlink and Dieselboy bring their Blood, Sweat & Bass Tour to Skyway Theatre’s Studio B. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

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

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $51+

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SATURDAY, AUG. 17

‍Green Day brings The Saviors Tour to Target Field with special guests The Smashing Pumpkins, Rancid, and The Linda Lindas. Doors at 4 p.m. All ages, $63+

Actress, comedian, writer, and producer Ali Wong does live stand-up at the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $60+

A full day of Metallica-themed events takes place around town in between the band’s M72 Word Tour shows at U.S. Bank Stadium. Check the Metallica Minneapolis Takeover page for event listings and more information.

Club XCX brings big “Brat” energy to First Avenue starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Crash Dance Productions explores how anxiety manifests, the mechanisms we develop to deal with it, and the perspectives we hold as we bear witness to it all in “Mu” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $27

Dr. Mambo’s Combo headlines Butcher & the Boar’s second Backyard Bash, a daylong outdoor festival with live music, food, and drinks. Event from 12-10 p.m. All ages, free

Taylor Swift 1989 Drag Brunch lights up Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Gully Boys, Mike Kota, XINA, IVERS, and Honeybutter perform during Fresch Fest 2024 at the Fine Line. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

The inaugural Pryes Summer outdoor music festival continues outside of Pyres Brewing Co. Music at 2 p.m. All ages, $12

Tim Sparks and Ben Abrahamson warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Michael Cain Trio takes over at Berlin from 8-10:30 p.m. $15

The Good, the Bad & the Funky performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Ellen DeGeneres brings her final stand-up tour to the Orpheum Theatre for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. $35

Contemporary jazz supergroup Lao Tizer Band stops at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55

Mexican rapper and singer-songwriter C-Kan comes to The Lyric at Skyway Theatre with support from Neto Peña, Yoss Bones, and Toser One. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $35+

House of Dance Twin Cities celebrates 10 years with a breaking and all-style battle at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Doors at 11 a.m. All ages, $25-$65

Indie band Together Pangea plays 7th St Entry with Liily and ahem. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $23/$28

Brady Grey hits the stage at Zhora Darling with Jeremy Jewell. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Meghana Indurti with Arman Shah do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Lednek and friends, including Mr. Nice Guy and subsuka, perform at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $5

Local comedian Greg Coleman concludes his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

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:

Brave New Workshop’s presidential election comedy show, “No Country For Two Old Men,” continues at Dudley Riggs Theatre until Election Day. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $40

“English,” an exploration of language and identity, runs at the Guthrie Theater through Sunday. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $41+

“Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical, runs at the Guthrie Theatre through mid-August. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $51+

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SUNDAY, AUG. 18

It’s the final performance of “Little Shop of Horrors,” a frightfully funny musical, at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 1 p.m. $51+

The curtain also falls on “English,” an exploration of language and identity, at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up, $41+

Family Fun Day takes over Target Field Station from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. as part of Go Outside with Hennepin County. All ages, free

British rock band The Struts come to the Fillmore Minneapolis with Barns Courtney. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $48+

The Mfellaz perform songs by Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and more during Greats Gone 2 Soon: The Men of Motown at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40

Metallica stops at U.S. Bank Stadium on their two-show-per-city M72 World Tour. Doors at 4 p.m., show at 6 p.m. $55+

Celebrate the era of girl groups and boy bands during ‘90s Drag Brunch on Crave’s rooftop. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Green hosts a fun-filled dog day event with activities, contests, and treats for leashed doggos from 12-3 p.m. All ages, free

Turn Turn Turn performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

Toby Ramaswamy welcomes Martin Dosh, Nathan Levy, and Mary Hanon Scott to Berlin for his monthlong TSR Time residency. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Podcast host, comedian, and musician Danny LoPriore performs his music live in concert for the first time at 7th St Entry with Ben Gold. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Burning Blue Rain hits the Zhora Darling stage with Matcha Fever and Kevin Gable Trio. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Crash Dance Productions explores how anxiety manifests, the mechanisms we develop to deal with it, and the perspectives we hold as we bear witness to it all in “Mu” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 4 p.m. $27

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

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MONDAY, AUG. 19

Def Leppard and Journey are joined by Steve Miller Band at Target Field for a night of classic rock. Doors at 4:30 p.m. All ages, $70+

Local composer John C.S. Keston hosts an electroacoustic concert at Berlin, featuring vocalists and multi-instrumentalists alone-a and Crystal Myslajek. Show from 7-10 p.m. $10

Hip-hop artists JuneThaKid and Ace P perform at 7th St Entry with Nakara Forjé, Kaleem The Dream, and Sole2Dotz. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Zacc Harris Group and Ted Olsen Quartet perform dexterous modern jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

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.

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

‍Jhené Aiko brings The Magic Hour Tour to Target Center with special guests Coi Leray, Tink, Kiana Ledé, and Umi. Doors at 6 p.m. $50+

Country rock singer-songwriter Steve Earle comes to the Dakota for two nights with special guest Shannon McNally. Show at 7 p.m. $90-$120

Transform your favorite photo into a vibrant masterpiece during Second Period Art Class at Fulton Beer. $20

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

Indie rock band Built to Spill stops at First Avenue on the 30th anniversary tour of “There’s Nothing Wrong with Love” with Floating Witch’s Head and Rich Mattson and the Northstars. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

It’s open mic poetry night at Modist Brewing Co. starting at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $5

Out on a Limb Dance Theater Co. celebrates the spirit of Broadway in “Mirrored Musicals” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6 p.m. $32

Tower Games hosts its first Dungeon Bowl event at Inbound BrewCo starting at 5 p.m. 

Conquer Divide plays 7th St Entry with ENMY and Odds of an Afterthought. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $16/$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