WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
Kehlani brings her world tour to the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $33+
The Green screens “A League of Their Own,” starring Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Rosie O'Donnell, at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free
Adi Yeshaya Jazz Orchestra performs at the Dakota with vocalist Jennifer Grimm. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$35
Local indie rock band Poolboy releases their new album “Persona” at 7th St Entry with Yellow Ostrich, Harlow and Val Son. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
It’s Shiba breed night from 4-9 p.m. at Unleashed Hounds & Hops. Free but registration is encouraged
Funniest Person Contest finalist Bryan Miller does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. $20/$35
Patrick Adkins Trio performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. No cover
WEEKLY:
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
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
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Ava Levy serenades the Graze Provisions + Libations patio from 7-9 p.m. during the final NBNL Fest summer series concert. All ages, free
Scottish band Tannahill Weavers perform traditional Celtic music at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30/$35
The North Loop Neighborhood Association hosts a rescheduled August business social for people who own or manage a business in the neighborhood from 4-5 p.m. at NOLO’s Rooftop Bar.
All Systems Go provides games for a new monthly game night at Modist Brewing Co. from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
A Little Too Short To Be Stormtroopers return to Inbound BrewCo to lead monthly Live Band Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. Free
Celebrate the release of the new Faces at the BBC box set at The Depot Tavern with a screening of the 45-minute concert at 7 p.m.
Jazz rock guitarist Larry Carlton plays his hits at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $55-$65
Dana Gould does stand-up for three nights at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
The Riffin’ Trio performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $10
The Suicide Machines rock out at the Fine Line with HEY-SMITH, Kill Lincoln and BAD OPERATION. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50
Mars Red Sky plays 7th St Entry with Howling Giant. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22
WEEKLY:
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
Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. through September. 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
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
Comedian, actor, writer, and TV host David Spade brings his Catch Me Inside stand-up tour to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $35-$75
The Fitting Room presents the EVOLVE: Velvet Underground fall fashion show and pop-up at Open Book. Event from 6-9:30 p.m. $60-$95
Indie-pop trio JOSEPH celebrates the 10th anniversary of their first album at First Avenue. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
Jordan Johnston plays funk and R&B at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Ear Coffee throws a 7-year party with Bugsy, Kate Malanaphy, Malamiko and Melenerpes at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $18/$23
Modist Brewing Co. hosts a maker’s market in its taproom from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
The New Standards return to the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40-$50
About to Run celebrates Phish, Trey Anastasio, and TAB at Day Block Brewing Co. from 6-10 p.m. $15/$20
Abinnet Berhanu, Dan Carpel, and Kent Goodroad warm up Berlin’s stage with two sets of jazz standards from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Then electronic trio PRINTS takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15
DJ Riot Ten performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $45+
Country musician Austin Williams plays 7th St Entry with Monique Smaz. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
Vibe’d Performance Co. presents “Elements of HER: The Goddess in Every Woman,” a dance production that explores the multifaceted nature of women through the lens of Greek goddesses. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 16+, $32-$62
The Freeturnals perform at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. Free
Dana Gould does stand-up for three nights at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
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
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
The inaugural Northeast Vintage Block Party takes place in the back lot at Fifth Street NE and Hennepin Avenue from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free
Roxy’s Cabaret puts on A Swift Kick in the Brunch, a Taylor Swift-themed drag brunch. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. $15
Rapper Sexyy Red performs at the Armory with special guest Kodak Black. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $66+
Totally Rad Vintage Fest returns to North Loop Green for the final time this summer, featuring 30 hand-selected vintage vendors with the best clothing and goods straight from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and 2000s. Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, free
The Jolly Pops play two rockin’ concerts in Antonello Hall during MacPhail Center for Music’s Kidsfest. Shows at 10:15 and 11:15 a.m. All ages, free
Brigitte Calls Me Baby performs at the Fine Line with League Two. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Jazz singer-songwriter Kurt Elling performs at the Dakota with Joey Calderazzo. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35/$40
Put on your best lime green attire for brat brunch (charli xcx) at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Rapper and singer Snow Tha Product performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $45+
Muscadine Bloodline headlines First Avenue with Lance Roark. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35
Day Block Brewing Co. hosts the all-day 400 Fest, featuring The Modern Era, Mister Fister, and more. Event at 1:30 p.m. $15/$20
Power pop trio Ultimate Fakebook plays their 1999 classic LP "This Will Be Laughing Week" in its entirety at their first Minneapolis show in over 20 years. Show at 7 p.m. at Zhora Darling. Ages 21+, $12
LowDown Brass Band plays 7th St Entry with Beneath Green and Autopilot. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20
Kung Fu Hippies jam out at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
The Whiskeys perform at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. Free
Trish Hurd-Paczkowski and Graydon Peterson warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Then multi-generational quartet Senseless Violets takes over at Berlin at 8 p.m. $15
And finally, London-based DJ Wicked spins soul, jazz, funk, Brazilian house, and UK house at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Vibe’d Performance Co. presents “Elements of HER: The Goddess in Every Woman,” a dance production that explores the multifaceted nature of women through the lens of Greek goddesses. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 16+, $32-$62
Dana Gould does stand-up for three nights at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
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
SUNDAY, SEPT. 8
Nur-D performs in a rescheduled show on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $20
Cedar Cypher celebrates hip-hop culture in all its facets of music, dance, graffiti, DJing, and MCing from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the plaza of The Cedar Cultural Center. All ages, free
The Lox bring their 30th anniversary tour to First Avenue with Tony Moxberg. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $55-$159
Wear your best wig in honor of Moira to Schitt’s Creek drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
The Andrew Broder & PEOPLE residency continues at Berlin with sit-ins from Nona Invie and DJ Amy Pickett. Show at 7 p.m. $10
Willie Wisely & Tommy Barbarella Organ Combo performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25
Morgan St. Jean plays 7th St Entry with Ella Red. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Vibe’d Performance Co. presents “Elements of HER: The Goddess in Every Woman,” a dance production that explores the multifaceted nature of women through the lens of Greek goddesses. Show at 2:30 p.m. Ages 16+, $32-$62
WEEKLY:
Inbound BrewCo holds bingo in the taproom every Sunday at 3 p.m. Ages 18+, $2 per card
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
MONDAY, SEPT. 9
Alt-country artist Shaboozey headlines First Avenue with Luke Borchelt. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages. $23/$30
The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels starting at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $17+
Naturally 7 puts their own spin on tunes from movies like “Titanic,” “The Sound of Music,” “West Side Story,” and “Grease.” Show at 7 p.m. $55/$65
It’s smol dog night for pups under 30 pounds from 6-8 p.m. at Unleashed Hounds & Hops. $7 per dog
Marcin Wasilewski Trio performs at Berlin. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $20
Brothertiger performs at 7th St Entry with Plastik Boxes. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$17
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.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 10
“Back to the Future: The Musical” opens at the Orpheum Theatre. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
Latina singer-songwriter Gaby Moreno performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45
Pioneering K-pop group EPIK HIGH comes to First Avenue. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $50
The Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+
Lovehouse headlines a local show at 7th St Entry with The Penny Peaches, The Cameras and Brother Means Ally. Music at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Dave Alvin and Jimmie Dale Gilmore perform with The Guilty Ones at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out
WEEKLY:
Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1 p.m. through September. 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