WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 11
The Minnesota Twins try to pull off a second consecutive win as the Los Angeles Angels series concludes at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $9+
Mon Rovîa performs at the Fine Line with Tish Melton. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $21-$36
Swedish electronic rock group Dead by April comes to 7th St Entry with Of Virtue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
The Green screens “Drop Dead Gorgeous,” a cult comedy classic starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards, and Kirstie Alley, at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free
It’s French Bulldog night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Haley and Sarah Morris perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25/$30
Juston McKinney does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
The Icicles play a reverb-soaked soundtrack of surf at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Michigan duo Wolf Eyes brings their bizarre and otherworldly approach to music to Zhora Darling. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $30
WEEKLY:
The Green hosts trivia night with Trivia Mafia on Bassett Hound’s patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. 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
The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
Dylan Salfer performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8
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:
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
THURSDAY, SEPT. 12
Avril Lavigne brings her greatest hits tour to the Armory with Simple Plan and Girlfriends. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out
Downtown Voices celebrates its 1st birthday with a community gathering from 5-8 p.m. at Guacaya Bistreaux. All are welcome!
Mat Kearney performs at the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $40-$60
The Record Company headlines the Fine Line with Kiely Connell. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$43
Americana singer-songwriter Patty Griffin performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. $75/$85
Bassist Zak Sally and woodwind artist Matty Harris perform longform dreamscapes rooted in jazz, noise, indie rock, and free improvisation as Gold Minefield at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover
Arena Dances presents “Monument: A Celebration of Dance,” featuring some of artistic director Mathew Janczewski's favorites dating back to 2003. Show at 7:30 p.m. at Luminary Arts Center. $25-$27
Rapper OMB Peezy performs at 7th St Entry with FBL Manny and Lil Joc. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Pop singer Fletcher stops by the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $48
Juston McKinney does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
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
RECURRING:
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
FRIDAY, SEPT. 13
The Minnesota Lynx take on the Chicago Sky at Target Center. Game at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $27+
Drag queen Willow Pill, winner of season 14 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” stops at Skyway Theatre on her God’s Child Tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Magdalena Bay headlines First Avenue with Valgur. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
The Minnesota Twins welcome the Cincinnati Reds to Target Field. Game at 7:10 p.m., followed by a post-game concert featuring country music singer-songwriter Chris Young. All ages, $9+
Ted Leo and the Pharmacists perform at the Fine Line with Ganser and Tender Comrade. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$50
The Green hosts an outdoor Art Battle from 6-10 p.m. $25-$30
David Harland Trio warms up Berlin’s stage with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Then the Sophia Shorai Quintet takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15
Melissa Carper plays 7th St Entry with Emmy Woods. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Alex Rossi rocks out at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Americana singer-songwriter Patty Griffin performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. $75/$85
Arena Dances presents “Monument: A Celebration of Dance,” featuring some of artistic director Mathew Janczewski's favorites dating back to 2003. Show at 7:30 p.m. at the Luminary Arts Center. $25-$27
Juston McKinney does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 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:
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
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. 14
Formula One race car event Red Bull Showrun, featuring well-known F1 driver David Coulthard, takes over South Fourth Street along The Commons from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free
Jam band Goose performs at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $46
“The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic portrayal of the American dream, debuts at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29+
Andrew Walesch sings Tony Bennett with his 10-piece orchestra at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40
Allen Stone performs at First Avenue with Cassandra Lewis Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35/$42
Bassem Youssef brings his one-of-a-kind solo comedy performance to the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$80
Flip Phone Events’ popular Taylor Swift Eras Tour Drag Brunch makes a comeback at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Touring comedian Noel Miller comes to the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35
The Minnesota Twins vs. Cincinnati Reds series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $9+
Jenna Graves and The Loons perform in The Green from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free
Bryan Nichols and Dan Carpel warm up Berlin’s stage with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Chase & Ovation plays Prince songs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20
The Early Planets take over at Berlin from 8-10:30 p.m. $15
The night ends at Berlin with a vinyl DJ set from McG from 10:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. No cover
Phosphorescent plays the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50
The Dalmatian Club and The Doozers share a bill at 7th St Entry with Toilet Rats. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$17
Arena Dances presents “Monument: A Celebration of Dance,” featuring some of artistic director Mathew Janczewski's favorites dating back to 2003. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $25-$27
Juston McKinney does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. 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:
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
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. 15
Minnesota Vikings play their home opener at U.S. Bank Stadium against the San Francisco 49ers. Game at noon. All ages, sold out
Lori Dokken presents Women on the Moon, a tribute to female artists from the ‘60s, featuring Judi Vinar, Ginger Commodore, Rachel Holder, Patty Peterson and Katie Gearty. Show at 4 p.m. at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. $40
Davina & The Vagabonds perform on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $45
Oleta Adams comes to the Dakota on her Farewell Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $70-$85
Singer-songwriter Ivan Cornejo performs at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $56+
Royel Otis headlines First Avenue with Friko. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$28
The Sheepdogs perform at the Fine Line with Shane Guerrette. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40
Flip Phone Events puts on Bridgerton Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
September residency Andrew Broder & PEOPLE returns to Berlin with FPA and DJ Justis Brokenrope. Show at 7 p.m. $10
The Minnesota Twins vs. Cincinnati Reds series concludes at Target Field. Game at 12:05 p.m. All ages, $9+
Time Room, Muun Bato, MüLLET, and Internet Dating share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
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
RECURRING:
“The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic portrayal of the American dream, runs at the Guthrie Theater through Oct. 13. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29+
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $50-$129
MONDAY, SEPT. 16
English singer-songwriter Paul Weller, formerly of the Jam, performs at First Avenue with George Houston. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
Electronic group Starflower performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Norma Jean plays the Fine Line with Darkest Hour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45
Shamarr Allen comes to 7th St Entry with Vinny Franco. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds its monthly puppy playtime from 6-8 p.m. $7
Dave Holland New Quartet performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40/$45
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. 17
Blues Traveler celebrates 30 years of its breakout album “Four” at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts a District 61A House candidate forum from 5:30-7:30 p.m. with Katie Jones and Toya Lopez.
Australian singer-songwirter Ziggy Alberts comes to the Fine Line with Garrett Kato. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45
Haley Reinhart performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $55-$65
Abby Holliday plays 7th St Entry with Brother Bird and lily blue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Rock band Mother Mother performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $51+
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
RECURRING:
“Back to the Future: The Musical” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through Sept. 22. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $60-$129
“The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic portrayal of the American dream, runs at the Guthrie Theater through Oct. 13. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29+