WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 18

The Green at North Loop Green screens “Best in Show,” starring Eugene Levy, Catherine O'Hara and other iconic actors, at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free

The California Honeydrops headline First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Watch the celestial show over Loring Park during a starwatch program with former WCCO meteorologist Mike Lynch. Event from 8-10 p.m. All ages, $12-$18

The Modist Comedy Hour returns to the event space at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-10 p.m. $10/$15

Marquis Hill performs at the Dakota with special guest Omar Abdulkarim. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Flip Phone Events puts on a Sailor Moon Drag Dinner at Union Rooftop. Show at 5:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Singer-songwriter David Kushner comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $51

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

John Raymond and S. Carey perform music from their 2023 album SHADOWLANDS at Berlin. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. $30

Comedian Jackie Kashian kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

GEL performs at 7th St Entry with MSPAINT, Destiny Bond and The Mall. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $23.50/$27

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+, $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+

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THURSDAY, SEPT. 19

It’s fan appreciation night as the Minnesota Lynx take on the Los Angeles Sparks in the final regular-season game at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $20+

Local band Hippo Campus headlines First Avenue with Lutalo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40/$45

Friends of Loring Park holds a sing-along with local pianist Dan Chouinard in Loring Park from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

Conan Gray performs at the Armory with Maisie Peters. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $46+

A rescheduled screening of “Barbie” lights up Target Field Station at 7 p.m. All ages, free

The monthly meat and cheese raffle is held at Inbound BrewCo at 7 p.m. $1 per ticket

Zheani performs at the Fine Line with Buttress and ZAND. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$50

Leighton Tuenge Trio celebrates the release of their album “Like a Night in the Forest” at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Andrew Belle performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Comedian Jackie Kashian continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Under the Rug performs at 7th St Entry with Basic Printer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

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+, $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+, $37+

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 20

PryesFest is back for three consecutive weekends at Pryes Brewing Co. with seasonal beer releases, steins, a petting goat pen, traditional Oktoberfest music and other family-friendly autumn fun. Event starts when the taproom opens at 11 a.m. All ages, free

Fulton's Oktoberfest runs over two weekends at the brewery’s Northeast headquarters. Event from 4-10 p.m. All ages, free

The Other Twilight Zone drag and burlesque show takes over the Modist Brewing Co. taproom from 8-10 p.m. Free

Simaek celebrates the release of their second album “Lullabies of Somber Souls” at North Loop Green with Madameblu. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, free

The Small Town Murder podcast comes to the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $40-$70

sapphic factory: queer joy party returns to First Avenue at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $17-$26

Ritika Ganguly presents “The Mushroom that Swallowed the Moon Whole,” a south Asian folk opera and “creative inquiry into migration and climate colonialism.” Show at 7 p.m. at the Luminary Arts Center. $25

GB Leighton plays roots rock at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $15

Steve Pikal and Mary Louise Knutson fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then a modern classical showcase with Elskavon, Philip Daniel, and Jacob Pavek incorporates Berlin’s Steinway baby grand piano and various electronics. Show at 8 p.m. $15/$25

Afro-Cuban All Stars play traditional Cuban music at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $50/$55 

Eric Hutchinson performs at the Fine Line with Dan Rodriguez. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim joins the Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Thomas Søndergård for a season opening celebration. Show at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. Sold out

Rock band Badflower comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $48 

The Rosies play surf rock at Zhora Darling with Babe Haven and Ice Climber. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

BLK ODYSSY performs at 7th St Entry with Asha Imuno and Benji. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Comedian Jackie Kashian continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. 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+, $70-$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+, $41+

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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SATURDAY, SEPT. 21

Legendary composer Hans Zimmer performs at Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $60-$165

Musician and comedian Morgan Jay stops at the Pantages Theatre on his Aphrodisia Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$60

Martin Patrick 3 hosts In the Alley Oktoberfest, with live music, food and drinks, and vendors,  every Saturday through Oct. 12 from 12-4 p.m. in its shared alley with Hewing Hotel. All ages, free

Crash Test Dummies perform at the Dakota with special guest Carleton Stone. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$85

K-Pop in the Sunset brings a dance party to The Commons from 5-9 p.m. All ages, free

The Front Brothers at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 15+, $50+

Gamut Gallery unveils Evan Weslemann’s solo exhibition, “Different Ways of Saying the Same Thing,” during an opening reception from 7-10 p.m. $10 

Flip Phone Events puts on a Disney Villians Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts Puppies and Pilates from 10 a.m. to noon. $25

Joan Hutton Trio fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then Zacc Harris Group keeps the jazz going at Berlin for the rest of the night. Show at 8 p.m. $20/$25

The Good, the Bad & the Funky brings the funk to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $15

South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim joins the Minnesota Orchestra and conductor Thomas Søndergård for a season opening celebration. Show at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. Sold out

Ritika Ganguly presents “The Mushroom that Swallowed the Moon Whole,” a south Asian folk opera and “creative inquiry into migration and climate colonialism.” Show at 1 p.m. at the Luminary Arts Center. $25

Blood Tower headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Gates of Dawn and Blood Sigil. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15 

A.A. Williams performs at 7th St Entry with M.A.Y. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $16/$19

Comedian Jackie Kashian concludes her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

M. Ward performs at the Fine Line with Leslie Stevens. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$50

PryesFest is back for three consecutive weekends at Pryes Brewing Co. with seasonal beer releases, steins, a petting goat pen, traditional Oktoberfest music and other family-friendly autumn fun. Event starts when the taproom opens at 11 a.m. All ages, free

Fulton's Oktoberfest runs over two weekends at the brewery’s Northeast headquarters. Event from 12-10 p.m. All ages, free

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+, $70-$129

“The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic portrayal of the American dream, runs at the Guthrie Theater through Oct. 13. Shows at 12:30 and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+

Brave New Workshop’s presidential election comedy show, “No Country For Two Old Men,” continues at Dudley Riggs Theatre until Election Day. Shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $40

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SUNDAY, SEPT. 22 (FIRST DAY OF FALL)

Hometown hero Dessa performs on the rooftop of the Hewing Hotel. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $45

Only one team will maintain their undefeated record as the Minnesota Vikings welcome the Houston Texans to U.S. Bank Stadium. Game at noon. All ages, $80+

The Minnesota Lynx welcome the Phoenix Mercury to Target Center for the first playoff game in a three-game series. Tipoff at 4 p.m. All ages, $30+

Comedian Jeff Arcuri comes to the State Theatre on The Full Beans Tour. Shows at 5 and 8 p.m. $44-$74

Hobbit Day at Inbound BrewCo celebrates Frodo and Bilbo’s birthday with a new beer release, costumes, live music from 3-6 p.m., and themed vendors. All ages, free

The curtain falls on “Back to the Future: The Musical” at the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6+, $60-$129

JazzMN Orchestra presents trombonist, composer and producer Delfeayo Marsalis at the Dakota. Shows at 4 and 7 p.m. $45/$50

The Green hosts another Dog Day with paw-some fun for furry friends including activities, contests, and treats from 12-3 p.m. All ages, free

Flip Phone Events puts on a Hamilton Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Andrew Broder & PEOPLE residency returns to Berlin with special guests Kinfu and Britt Robson. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Magers & Quinn Booksellers hosts a meet-and-greet and signing for “The Ambitious Kitchen,” a new cookbook, with author Monique Volz at Parcelle. Event from 1-3 p.m.

Amelia Moore performs at 7th St Entry with Julia Cooper. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $17/$19.50

PryesFest is back for three consecutive weekends at Pryes Brewing Co. with seasonal beer releases, steins, a petting goat pen, traditional Oktoberfest music and other family-friendly autumn fun. Event starts when the taproom opens at 11 a.m. All ages, free

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

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+, $37+

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MONDAY, SEPT. 23

Sam Grisman plays music by his dad David Gisman and his close friend Jerry Garcia at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50 

Wild Rivers headline First Avenue with Lily Meola. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $26

The Lemonheads perform at the Fine Line with John David Kent and DJ Jake Rudh. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $39.50-$59.50

An up-and-coming jazz guitarist based in Kansas City, Missouri leads the Alex Frank Quartet with local musicians at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

It’s smol dog breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. Registration is required, $7 per dog

Lost Stars shoot over to the Zhora Darling venue. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $19

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. 24

Celtic punk band Flogging Molly performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $60+

Metal band Megadeth rocks out at the Armory. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $42+

The Luminary Arts Center screens “10 Things I Hate About You,” a classic teen comedy starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. Movie at 7:30 p.m. $10-$25

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Miami Marlins to Target Field for a three-game series. First pitch at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $9+

Yemen Blues perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Calling All Captains headline the Zhora Darling venue with Goalkeeper and Mike Froh & the Bad News. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $19

Noah Floersch performs at 7th St Entry with HAFFWAY. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $15

The Wldlfe performs at the Fine Line with Young Culture. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40

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:

“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+, $33+