WEDNESDAY, AUG. 28

The Commons screens “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” a cult classic starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, and Kirstie Alley. Movie starts at dusk. All ages, free

“Barbie” plays at Target Field Station as the finale to the Go Outside with Hennepin County series. Movie starts at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Bassist and bandleader Kyle Eastwood and his quintet perform the soundtracks associated with his actor father, Clint Eastwood’s masterpieces at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

The Minnesota Twins vs. Atlanta Braves series wraps up at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $19+

Joshua Quimby plays 7th St Entry with Mason Via. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15

Boettcher Hecht Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Beastface performs at Zhora Darling with Phase Meridian, TFA, and Fatality. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20

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

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

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

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

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THURSDAY, AUG. 29

Peter Sagal brings NPR’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! to the Orpheum Theatre for two nights. Show at 7:30 p.m. $39-$134

The Dead Century and Elizabeth Moen perform at 7th St Entry with Maygen & The Birdwatcher. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Award-winning jazz pioneer Stanley Clarke and his band perform at the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35-$50

Cover band In Your Eyes pays tribute to Peter Gabriel at Day Block Brewing, featuring a Paul Simon acoustic set from Chris Castino (Big Wu), Doug Christianson (Frogleg), and guests. Show at 7 p.m. $10/$15

Take a free one-hour yoga class on the Brit’s Pub rooftop from 7-8 p.m.

Sip ‘n Bloom holds a flower arranging class at Storm King Brewpub from 6-7 p.m. $65+

Composer and drummer Luke Peterson is joined by Erik Fratzke on electric bass and Patrick Adkins on piano at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Ditchbird performs in The Commons hosts from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

Luminary Arts Center screens Baz Luhrmann’s 1996 film “Romeo + Juliet,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, at 7:30 p.m. $8-$23 

Tim Slagle continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. $20-$35

WEEKLY:

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. 30

Award-winning jazz pioneer Stanley Clarke and his band perform at the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35-$50

Peter Cat Recording Co. performs at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Toronto Blue Jays to Target Field for a three-game series. First pitch at 7:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

Folk punk band Apes of the State plays 7th St Entry with Pine & Fire and Ciemme. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Brit’s Pub hosts its second annual Yacht Rock Dance Party with DJ Jake Rudh on the rooftop from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Peter Sagal brings NPR’s Peabody Award-winning comedy news quiz show Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! to the Orpheum Theatre for two nights. Show at 7:30 p.m. $39-$134

Christopher Olson & Chris Bates warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Joe Policastro Trio takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15

The Gaslight Anthem performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis with support from Joyce Manor and Pinkshift. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $59+

Boyce Upholt visits Milkweed Books to launch his new book, “The Great River: The Making & Unmaking of the Mississippi,” in conversation with John Anfinson of Friends of the Mississippi River. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Kendra Glenn performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

House regulars Jaybee & the Routine perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Unstable Shapes headline the Zhora Darling venue with Battery Eyes, TV for Dogs, and Porch Knights. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Tim Slagle 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. 31

It’s Native American Heritage Night as the Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $23+

Friendly Fire features Sarah White, EL NIÑO INDIGO, Real Girl, and Mommy Long Legs at 7th St Entry. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

Davina and the Vagabonds return to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Andrew Schwandt Trio takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15

R Factor plays R&B and funk at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Turn Turn Turn performs live music at the Green from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Iron Lung performs at The Cedar Cultural Center with Physique, Destruct, and more. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $30/$35

Flip Phone hosts another Beyoncé Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Sip ‘n Bloom holds a flower arranging class at Graze Food + Provisions from 12-1 p.m. $65+

DJ MCG spins vinyl in the Inbound BrewCo taproom starting at 5 p.m. No cover

DIIE plays the Zhora Darling venue with Synf, Orthe, and North Innsbruck. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Kendra Glenn performs at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free

Tim Slagle concludes his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $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

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 1

The Minnesota Lynx face off against the Chicago Sky at Target Center. Tipoff at 2 p.m. All ages, $24+

Thomas Abban performs on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Andrew Broder & People kicks off at Berlin as the venue’s new weekly September residency. For the first night, Broder and Lonefront perform live electronics, and Effygasm spins amapiano, jazz house, and baile funk. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

It’s Kids Day as the Minnesota Twins vs. Toronto Blue Jays series wraps up at Target Field, then the home team hits the road for a week. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

Rhianna Drag Brunch rounds out another Flip Phone weekend dedicated to the ultimate pop divas at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Charlieonnafriday plays 7th St Entry with Vwillz. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $23/$25

Sola Angor headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Datura Dread and Onlytime. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Nikki Hill Band performs punk soul and supercharged Blues at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$30

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, SEPT. 2 (LABOR DAY)

Are you H-O-T-T-O-G-O? Spend your day off basking in the sun at Chappell Roan Drag Brunch on Crave’s rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out), and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Overdressed Duo performs at Water Works Park from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

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

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, SEPT. 3

Australian rock band King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard comes to the Armory with Geese. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $55

Taylor McCall plays 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

The Travis Anderson Trio celebrates the music of American composer George Gershwin at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20

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

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