WEDNESDAY, NOV. 29

Donations from the Puppy Cuddle benefit Healing Hearts Rescue. Photo by Melissa Lage, courtesy of Meet Minneapolis.

Cuddle and play with sweet baby dogs during the Puppy Cuddle at the Meet Minneapolis Visitors Center from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, suggested $5 donation benefits Healing Hearts Rescue.

‍Sounds of the Harvest (Young People’s Concert – Grades 3-6) at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 11:35 a.m. All ages, $6.25.

‍AEW Dynamite LIVE & AEW Rampage at Target Center. Event at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $24+.

‍Girl Named Tom at Pantages Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $58-$68.

‍Deb Talan at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35.

‍Angel Olson at First Avenue with Nona Invie. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $32/$35.

‍The Dead Century at 7th Street Entry with Amateur Hour and Electric Church. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15.

‍Group Sound Journey with Annie Fitzgerald at Hewing Hotel from 6-7:30 p.m. $44.

WEEKLY:

‍Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover.

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Weekday concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

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THURSDAY, NOV. 30

Bring your own skates (BYOS) or rent skates, though availability is limited, during City Skate at City Center. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District via Facebook.

Twin Cities Skaters hosts City Skate on the ground floor of City Center in partnership with the Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District (DID) from 6-10 p.m. All ages, free.

‍One for All: Community Fundraiser for Reversing Overdose at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. benefitting Little Free Revivery. Event from 6-9 p.m., with silent auction and live music. All donations will help pay for naloxone nasal spray and fentanyl test strips available in Little Free Revivery harm reduction stations across the Twin Cities.

‍Kitchen Dwellers at Fine Line with Armchair Boogie. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$37.

‍Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Recommended for ages 13+ and must be 21+ to purchase/consume alcoholic beverages, $38/person.

‍Luke Grimes at First Avenue with Carter Faith. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35.

‍Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Utah Jazz at Target Center at 7 p.m. All ages, $19+.

‍The Cactus Blossoms at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30/$35.

Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee’s Bad Friends Podcast at State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $45-$100

‍Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre at 7 p.m. All ages, $34-$104.

‍Belles at 7th Street Entry with Brooke Lynn and Hailey James. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$18.

WEEKLY:

Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $65.

‍All that Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starring Nina DiAngelo, BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Monica West. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10.

‍Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Weekday concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $34+.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 1

On the Grinch's Lair's themed cocktail menu are drinks like ...... Photo courtesy of Hotel Emery.

Hotel Emery’s new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, Grinch’s Lair, debuts with four themed drinks. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre at 7p.m. All ages, $34-$104.

Flip Phone Events presents Tammie Brown Holiday Sparkle at The Pourhouse at 7:30 p.m. $30+.

The New Standards Holiday Show at State Theatre at 8 p.m. $30-$135.

St. Olaf Christmas Festival, Love and Joy Come to You, at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 10+, $40-$85.‍

Hellzapoppin Circus Sideshow: Holiday Hullabaloo at The Lyric. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40.

ABBA dance party Gimme Gimme Disco at First Avenue at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$25.

Senior Social at The Loppet (Theodore Wirth Park trailhead) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

‍Ella Vos at 7th Street Entry with Blond in Car. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20.

‍Ashley Gavin at Pantages Theatre at 7 p.m. $35-$65.

‍VIAL x JER at Fine Line with Boy Jr. and Dial Tone. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40.

Slander at the Armory. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $57.50+. 

‍Gunhild Carling at the Dakota at 7 p.m. $40-$50.‍

‍St. George’s Folly album release party at The Pourhouse at 7 p.m. $15.

‍Reggaeton party Reventón at The Pourhouse from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Ages 18+, $20.

‍Meshuggah at Fillmore Minneapolis with special guests. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out.

WEEKLY:

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15.

‍Lakes & Legends Music Series from 7-9 p.m. All ages; free.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Weekday concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $54+.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 2

Roosevelt Mansfield is a St. Paul-based photographer whose new exhibition celebrates Black resilience and Victorian-inspired garments. Photo courtesy of Roosevelt Mansfield.

Local artist Roosevelt Mansfield unveils his “US: An Art Exhibition” at Strive Bookstore, where the 15-piece photo collection is on display through Dec. 28. Social hour starts at 4 p.m., followed by a program at 5 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Whitney Houston Christmas Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

‍Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet at Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. All ages, $34-$104.

‍St. Olaf Christmas Festival, Love and Joy Come to You, at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Ages 10+, $40-$85.

‍The New Standards Holiday Show at State Theatre. Shows at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. $30-$135.

‍Pert Near Sandstone at First Avenue with Them Coulee Boys and Humbird. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$25.

‍Oleta Adams at the Dakota at 7 p.m. $75-$85.‍

The Japanese House at Fine Line with quinnie. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45.

‍Led By Ancient Light at The Pourhouse with EDIT, Curra and ALEPH. Show at p.m. Ages 21+, $30.

‍LowDown Brass Band at 7th Street Entry with Porky’s Groove Machine. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18.

‍Phoebe Robinson at Pantages Theatre at 8 p.m. $35-$55.

‍Slander at the Armory. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $52.50+. 

‍Hayao Miyazaki - Forces of Nature at The Main Cinema. “Spirited Away” showing at 12 p.m. and “Princess Mononoke” showing at 3 p.m. All ages, $5-$10.

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages, free.

‍A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every weekend through Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.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 8 p.m. $15.

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $54+.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Hostess with the mostest Sasha Cassadine emcees drag brunch celebrating Cher's newest Christmas album. Photo courtesy of Flip Phone Events.

‍Cher Christmas Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Hewing Xchange swap and shop at Hewing Hotel from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Minnesota Cookie Creations at Mill City Museum from 1-3 p.m. All ages, free cookies and hot cider with $8-$12 admission.

‍St. Thomas Christmas concert, “Reflections of Gratitude,” at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 4 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $36.

‍Hayao Miyazaki - Forces of Nature at The Main Cinema. “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind” showing at 12 p.m. and “Castle in the Sky” showing at 3 p.m. All ages, $5-$10.

‍Hands & Hearts of the Arts benefit at the Dakota for Regina Marie Williams, featuring T. Mychael Rambo, Ginger Commodore and Thomasina Petrus. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30.

‍Lily & Madeline and Brian Dunne at 7th Street Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15.

‍Pierce the Veil: The Jaws of Life Tour at the Armory. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $58+.

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except on federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages; free.

‍Sunday Steam with Paige LaBreche at Hewing Hotel from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 21+, $65.

‍A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every weekend through Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15.

‍Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

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MONDAY, DEC. 4

The Travis Anderson Trio, one of Minneapolis' top jazz trios, puts their spin on Vince Guaraldi's classic music from "A Charlie Brown Christmas," with holiday gems including "Christmas Time Is Here" and "Skating." Photo courtesy of the Dakota.

The Travis Anderson Trio’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20.‍

Hayao Miyazaki - Forces of Nature at The Main Cinema. “Spirited Away” showing at 7 p.m. All ages, $7.

‍August Burns Red: Rescue & Restore 10-Year Anniversary Tour at Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 15+, $33+.

WEEKLY:

Dāna Yoga (donation-based class) at Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages; free or give what you can to local nonprofit.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Weekday concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 5

Disney's Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical from the producer of The Lion King, runs Dec. 5-10 at Orpheum Theatre. Photo courtesy of Hennepin Theatre Trust.

Opening night of Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$139.

‍Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running sessions start at U.S. Bank Stadium every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person.

‍Jensen McRae at Fine Line at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35.

‍CITY TKOVR VOL 9: Birds Of Prey — A Female Music Showcase at 7th Street Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15.

‍Jake Shimabukuro’s Holidays in Hawai’i at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $55-$65.

WEEKLY:

International Reggae Allstars at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

‍Open mic night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free.

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $49+.