WEDNESDAY, AUG. 21

Local bands TWINE and Dream Of The Wild share a bill at 7th St Entry with KG4. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

An Unfunny Evening with Tim Minchin and His Piano comes to the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$100

Modist Brewing hosts a Hip-Hop State Fair Pre-Party in the taproom from 7-10 p.m.

The Green screens "Purple Rain" for outdoor movie night at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

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

Metal band Anvil rocks out at Zhora Darling with Olathia and Pulsifier. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $25

Fulton Beer hosts open mic comedy night in the taproom from 7-9 p.m.

Kitchen Patrol performs on Day Block Brewing’s patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $10

"Past Lives" screens at The Commons at sundown as part of Movies in the Park. All ages, free

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

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

Andy Woodhull kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. $20-$35

Bilmuri headlines the Fine Line with Driveways. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$27

Michael Gold Quintet performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $10

WEEKLY:

Trivia Night at North Loop Green takes place on Bassett Hound's patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free

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

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THURSDAY, AUG. 22

Milkweed Books hosts a poetry reading with Lauren Russell, Paula Cisewski, and Joanna Fuhrman at 6 p.m. All ages, free

DJ Yasmeenah spins in Loring Park from 4-8 p.m. All ages, free

Paul Spring headlines a local show at 7th St Entry with We Are The Willows and Adelyn Strei. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Brett Dennen performs at the Fine Line with Ethan Regan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Singer-songwriter Dave Barns performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

The Latin Soul Vibe performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $15

Matcha Fever produces ear tingling melodies infused with melancholy stories at Day Block Brewing with In2ition and B n’ the Spice Cabinet. Show at 7 p.m. $10/$15

Chicago-based rapper LUCKI performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out

Andy Woodhull continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. $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

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FRIDAY, AUG. 23

Blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster releases her new album, Mileage, over two nights at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50

Stand-up comedian Iliza Shlesinger, who coined the term “elder millennial,” stops at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$100

The Minnesota Lynx go all in against the Las Vegas Aces at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $20+

Modist Brewing hosts the DROP IN Skate Deck Art Show, featuring more than 80 artists, from 6-11 p.m. All ages, free

It’s pickleball night as the Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for a three-game series with the St. Louis Cardinals. First pitch at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $24+

A local show at 7th St Entry features Colin Bracewell, Social Cig, Dial Tone, and Harlow. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18, $15

Emo Nite returns to the Fine Line at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $21-$41

Author Vernon Rowland releases his memoir, “Out of Chaos,” at Strive Bookstore at 6 p.m. 

Boots and Needles performs at Zhora Darling with Kinda Fonda Wanda and The 241s. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

Listeso String Quartet performs Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and more at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 8:45 p.m. $55

Multi-instrumentalist Nick Bhalla warms up Berlin’s stage with two beautiful sets of solo piano from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then jazz combo Half Past Midnight takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $10

Tido Maldonado and Lahiru Samarasinghe do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Day Block Brewing holds a beer release with The Confused as part of Bands that Brew at 7 p.m. $10/$15

Trap Karaoke comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $48

Kid Dakota fills Inbound BrewCo’s taproom with live music from 6-9 p.m. No cover

Some Shitty Cover Band plays rock hits at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Colton Warren performs at Minneapolis Cider Co. for S’mores & Live Music on the patio from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Andy Woodhull continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $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:

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

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SATURDAY, AUG. 24

Country star Zach Bryan brings The Quittin' Time Tour to U.S. Bank Stadium. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, almost sold out

The Minnesota Lynx celebrate Maya Moore’s jersey retirement during a match with the Indiana Fever at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $39+

Flip Phone hosts its first – but definitely not its last – Chapell Roan Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Dancing violinist Lindsey Stirling performs at the Armory with support from Walk off the Earth. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, almost sold out

The Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $24+

The Gimme Gimme Disco dance party returns to First Avenue at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25 

PFR plays the Fine Line with Matthew Perryman Jones. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

American Scarecrows celebrate the 10-year anniversary of “Yesteryear” at 7th St Entry with James Eugene Russell & His Enablers and The Evening Rig. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Live Music at The Green features Suzy Plays Guitar from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Blues singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster releases her new album, Mileage, over two nights at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50

Little Fevers plays a matinee show at Zhora Darling with Elour and Paul Cerar at 5 p.m. Ages 18+, $10

Then the music continues at Zhora Darling with Prize Horse, plus Lockstep and Sleepwalk, at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20

Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts a Maker’s Market by Potty Mouth, featuring 20 vendors, from 12-4 p.m.

Mikel Wright & the Wrongs perform at Bunkers with String Dingers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Composer and pianist Jeremy Walker warms up Berlin’s stage with solo piano from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then Pat Keen and his band take over at Berlin to celebrate the release of his new album, “I Saw a Big,” at 8 p.m. $15

Hollywood Boulevard rocks out in the Inbound BrewCo taproom starting at 8 p.m. No cover

Bob Schneider performs at The Cedar Cultural Center with Fathom Lane. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

Andy Woodhull concludes his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $25-$40

Tido Maldonado and Lahiru Samarasinghe do stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

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

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SUNDAY, AUG. 25

Cover band ABBAsolutely Fab performs hits by Swedish pop supergroup ABBA on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

The Minnesota Twins vs. St. Louis Cardinals series wraps up at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

Then third baseman Royce Lewis and his fiancée, Samantha Hobert, host the 14th annual Grand Slam Dinner benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities and the Minnesota Twins Community Fund at The Capital Grille. All ages, $500+

Esmé Patterson performs at 7th St Entry with Laura Hugo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

Obi Original’s Black Atlantics and Room3 take listeners on a musical journey at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Toby Ramaswamy welcomes Robert Lehmann, DeCarlo Jackson, and Zak Khan for the third and final night of TSR Time, his August residency at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Joshua Bassett comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis in support of his debut album, “The Golden Years.” Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $48+

Dress as your favorite emotion for Flip Phone’s Inside Out Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Drew Cagle & the Reputation performs at Day Block Brewing with Rogue Royal, Bakermiller Pink, and Oister Boy. Show at 6 p.m. $10/$15

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. 26

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

Local theater legends T. Mychael Rambo and Kevin Kling share songs and stories at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

It’s smol dog night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. for pint-sized pups under 30 pounds. $7 per dog

StoLyette plays music from their distinctive catalog and upcoming fifth album at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

The Pentagram String Band performs at 7th St Entry with Jaw Knee Vee and The Right Here. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

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. 27

Chicago-based rapper Mick Jenkins performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $40/$45

The Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

Squid City Slingers perform in Loring Park starting at 7 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