WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9
I know you are but what am I?! “Pee-wee’s Big Adventure” screens in North Loop Green’s 1-acre lawn at 7:30 p.m. All ages, free
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis hosts an LGBTQ Pride Happy Hour from 5-7 p.m. and welcomes Metropolitan State University professor Duncan McCampbell for a conversion on the U.S./China trade rivalry from 6-7 p.m. Free
See how comics write new material during Crash & Burn, featuring Emma Willmann, Erica Rhodes, Tony Deyo, and Tim Slagle, at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+
Valley headlines at First Avenue with Mickey Darling and Charli Adams. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
The Minneapolis Convention Center puts on a lunchtime launch for its new little library in the plaza. All ages, free
Cine Latino returns to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish and Portuguese language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more. Movie screening times and ticket prices vary.
Boris performs “Amplifier Worship” in its entirety at the Fine Line with Starcrawler. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $27+
It’s Cavalier King Charles Spaniel breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Cox, Seru, Cartwright change light into solids, solids into glass, and water into strings while performing two sets of the so-called “free jazz” at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
“The Thorn,” a religious dance performance, comes to the Orpheum Theatre for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 12+, $45-$105
WEEKLY:
North Loop Green hosts trivia night with Trivia Mafia on Bassett Hound’s patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free
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:
“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+, $33+
THURSDAY, OCT. 10
Actor and comedian David Cross, the man behind Tobias Fünke on “Arrested Development,” tells jokes at First Avenue with Sean Patton. Show at 9:15 p.m. Ages 18+, $47+
Legendary tap dancer Savion Glover performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$70
A Boogie Wit da Hoodie performs at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $46+
Spyhouse Coffee inside Hotel Emery holds the Great Barista Throwdown at 7 p.m. Free to enter
Ninth Street Block Party brings vendors, games, and prizes to Minneapolis Cider Co. from 3-7 p.m. All ages, free
Sheng soloist Wu Wei joins the Minnesota Orchestra for renditions of Jukka Tiensuu’s humorous and theatrical “Teoton” and Gustav Holst’s bold and luminous suite “The Planets.” Show at 11 a.m. at Orchestra Hall. $49-$105
Hewing Hotel holds a reception for Russell Sharon and Jeremy Clark’s “A Collaboration with Nature.” Event from 6-8 p.m. Free
Milkweed Books welcomes author Dobby Gibson for the launch of his latest collection, “Hold Everything,” in reading and conversation with Carmen Giménez. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free
Nick Bhalla performs two sets of improvised solo piano at Berlin. Show at 4:30 p.m. No cover
Then the Wisconsin-based duo Natural Satellite plays music from their catchy, moody album “Ultraviolet” at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15
Your Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. $38
$UICIDEBOY$ return to Target Center with special guests Denzel Curry, Pouya, HAARPER, Shakewell and Ekkstacy. Show at 6:30 p.m. $50-$250
Alec Benjamin performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $59
Sibling duo Wasia Project plays 7th St Entry with Sabrina Sterling. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25
BUNT. performs at the Fine Line. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $23+
Cine Latino returns to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish and Portuguese language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more. Movie screening times and ticket prices vary.
See how comics write new material during Crash & Burn, featuring Emma Willmann, Erica Rhodes, Tony Deyo, and Tim Slagle, at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+
“The Thorn,” a religious dance performance, comes to the Orpheum Theatre for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 12+, $45-$105
WEEKLY:
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:
“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+
FRIDAY, OCT. 11
Award-winning comedian Kathy Griffin returns to the stage with a brand-new standup comedy show, My Life on the PTSD-List. Show at 8 p.m. at the Pantages Theatre. $60-$100
Collide Theatrical Dance Co. debuts an electrifying production on notorious outlaw couple “Bonnie and Clyde” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35+
Judah & the Lion performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $57
Cirque de Lust returns to Fulton’s taproom with a spooky twist from 7-10 p.m. $20
JD McPherson headlines First Avenue with Kate Clover. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35
Modist Brewing Co. hosts a spooky maker’s market in the taproom from 7-10 p.m.
Alex Rossi returns to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
School of Rock plays covers at the Green from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Them Coulee Boys perform at the Fine Line with Clare Doyle. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40
Zacc Harris Trio warms up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Then jazz power trio A Love Electric takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15
Comedian Andrew Schulz stops at the Orpheum Theatre on The Life Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$95
Legendary tap dancer Savion Glover performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$70
Cine Latino returns to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish and Portuguese language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more. Movie screening times and ticket prices vary.
See how comics write new material during Crash & Burn, featuring Emma Willmann, Erica Rhodes, Tony Deyo, and Tim Slagle, at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+
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.
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:
“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
SATURDAY, OCT. 12
Actor Patrick Page brings his one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” to the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34+
Owámni Falling Water Festival celebrates indigenous culture in Minnesota with music, art, food, and more at Mill Ruins Park. Event from 1-5 p.m. All ages, free
Calling all Carpenters! Celebrate the new princess of pop during Sabrina Carpenter Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Autumn Brew Review returns to Boom Island Park from 1:30-5 p.m. Ages 21+, $75-$95
“Come Sail Away” with Styx at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55-$155
Twenty One Pilots land at Target Center with special guest Balu Brigada. Show at 7:45 p.m. $75+
Comedian, actor, writer, producer, and podcaster Pete Holmes stops at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55
Marianas Trench perform at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $41
MacPhail Center for Music presents Ragas of India, featuring Samarth Nagarkar’s Khayal ensemble, at Antonello Hall. Show at 8 p.m. Pay what you can
Cody Jinks performs at the Armory. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $114+
MJ Lenderman & The Wind headlines First Avenue with Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts Ciderfest, a sampling event with cideries from across Minnesota, from 1-5 p.m. $50-$60
Suzy Plays Guitar returns to the Green from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free
Ursa Major joins Christian McBride on stage at the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35/$40
Australian comedian Jim Jefferies comes to the State Theatre on the Give ‘Em What They Want Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$90
Nada Surf plays the Fine Line with Office Dog. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $27/$30
Martin Patrick 3 hosts its final In the Alley Oktoberfest, with live music, food and drinks, and vendors, from 12-4 p.m. in its shared alley with Hewing Hotel. All ages, free
Minneapolis punk band Murf invites Abandoncy from Kansas City to Zhora Darling, with support from Curve and In Lieu. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20
Cuban musicians Coqui Calzadilla and Andy Garcia warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover
Then pianist BLKBOK takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $35
El Niño Indigo caps off the night at Berlin with a DJ set starting at 10 p.m. No cover
Mikel Wright & the Wrongs return to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
sammy rash and The Astronomers share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20/$25
Sheng soloist Wu Wei joins the Minnesota Orchestra for renditions of Jukka Tiensuu’s humorous and theatrical “Teoton” and Gustav Holst’s bold and luminous suite “The Planets.” Show at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $75-$140
Cine Latino returns to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish and Portuguese language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more. Movie screening times and ticket prices vary.
See how comics write new material during Crash & Burn, featuring Emma Willmann, Erica Rhodes, Tony Deyo, and Tim Slagle, at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+
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.
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:
“Bonnie and Clyde,” a Collide Theatrical Dance Co. production on the notorious outlaw couple, continues at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35+
“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
SUNDAY, OCT. 13
PAWS in the Park brings a pet-themed market, a Halloween costume contest for dogs, and the last pop-up dog park of the year to The Commons from 1-5 p.m., followed by an outdoor screening of “Frankenweenie” at 6:30 p.m. All ages, free
The City hosts a Latinx Farmers Market Pop-Up as part of Latino Business Week at the Farmers Market Annex from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free
P!nk Drag Brunch gets the party started at Crave ahead of the pop star’s concerts at Xcel Energy Center. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
Mod Sun & lovelytheband headlines First Avenue with honestav and No Love For The Middle Child. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $28
“The Lehman Trilogy,” an epic portrayal of the American dream, ends at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 12:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $41+
The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents JULES! at 7th St Entry. Show at 11:30 a.m. $20/$25
Norwegian sextet Kaizers Orchestra rocks out at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$55
Aida Shahghasemi & Sara Pajunen pop into Berlin for the Curated by Bassist Liz Draper residency. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
WATERMEDOWN plays emo/alternative tunes at Zhora Darling with Virginia’s Basement, Little Lizard, and Cannabis Kiss. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10
Singer-songwriter Donovan Woods blends folk, country, and pop at 7th St Entry with Katelyn Tarver. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $26/$31
Ursa Major joins Christian McBride on stage at the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $35/$40
Cine Latino returns to The Main Cinema for five days of Spanish and Portuguese language films, special guests, fiestas, food trucks, and more. Movie screening times and ticket prices vary.
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:
Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakepeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Show at 7 p.m. $29+
“Bonnie and Clyde,” a Collide Theatrical Dance Co. production on the notorious outlaw couple, continues at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 2 p.m. $35+
MONDAY, OCT. 14
Pint-sized pop star Sabrina Carpenter stops at Target Center on her Short n’ Sweet Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out
Mdou Moctar headlines First Avenue with FACS. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Brazilian singer-songwriter CéU comes to the Dakota on a rescheduled date with special guest Paul Beaubrun. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50
Liz Draper’s October residency at Berlin takes a left turn into Monday territory with Circuit City, featuring Alan Sparhawk and Jeremy Ylvisaker on electric guitars, Liz Draper on electric bass, and Davu Seru on the drums. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds puppy playtime from 6-8 p.m. $7 per dog
Edwin Raphael plays 7th St Entry with Francesca Blanchard. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
julie performs at the Fine Line with They Are Gutting A Body of Water and Her New Knife. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45
WEEKLY:
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, OCT. 15
“Some Like It Hot,” a Prohibition-era musical comedy based on the 1959 film starring Marilyn Monroe, opens at the Orpheum Theatre. Show 7:30 p.m. $40-$135
Roxy’s Cabaret puts on an Employee Drag Show extravaganza benefitting YouthLink. Show at 7 p.m. $10
It’s country night at First Avenue for Benjamin Tod and Lost Dog Street Band with Nolan Taylor. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30
Prudence Johnson and Dan Chouinard return to Dakota for an evening devoted to the music of George and Ira Gershwin, featuring jazz violinist Randy Sabien. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30
Legendary psychedelic jazz-funk group Cortex performs “Troupeau Bleu” in its entirety at the Fine Line with DJ Brian Engel of Hipshaker. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $36-$55
Brazilian indie rock band Little Room comes to Zhora Darling with Ahem, Big Chomp, and Former Crush. Show at 6 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$14
Healy plays at 7th St Entry with Buppy. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
WEEKLY:
Get grounded during an 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
International Reggae Allstars perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10
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
Open Mic Night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free