WEDNESDAY, OCT. 23

Jack White makes a surprise stop at First Avenue in support of his latest album, “No Name,” announced just two weeks prior to its release. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner bring their top-rated Giggly Squad podcast on the road with their new show, Club Giggly, at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $49

Brühaven screens the fifth and sixth “Harry Potter” movies from 4-9 p.m. All ages, free

Bluegrass band Steep Canyon Rangers performs at the Dakota. Show at 6:30 p.m. $40-$50

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts Pointers breed night from 4-9 p.m. All ages, free

Local band Mississippi Hot Club kicks off its intimate hometown tour with a show from 7-10 p.m. at Berlin. $10

Kjell Bjorgen warms up Acme Comedy Co. ahead of three sold-out nights with Kyle Kinane. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Rock duo Lawrence comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis on The Family Business Tour. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

WEEKLY:

Local band Twine kicks off a new weekly residency at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8

North Loop Green hosts trivia night with Trivia Mafia on Bassett Hound’s patio from 5:30-7:30 p.m. through November. Free

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, 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. All ages, free

Trivia Mafia returns to Brit’s Pub for Wednesday night trivia at 7 p.m. Free

Chris Maddock hosts Ding Batz open mic at The Comedy Corner Underground from 8-9:30 p.m. Free

A neighborhood safety walk travels through the Mill District from 4:30-6 p.m. Meet on the staircase behind the Guthrie Theater and wear an orange hat or shirt. Free

RECURRING:

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $33+

“Bonnie and Clyde,” a Collide Theatrical Dance Co. production on the notorious outlaw couple, continues at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 10:30 a.m. $35+

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THURSDAY, OCT. 24

Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner bring their top-rated Giggly Squad podcast on the road with their new show, Club Giggly, at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $49

Metro State Theater presents “(this is) the play,” written and directed by Jonathan Beller, at Whitney Fine Arts Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. Free admission

The Heavy Heavy headlines First Avenue with Dylan LeBlanc. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux serenades the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $75-$90

Kyle Kinane comes to Acme Comedy Club for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Country singer-songwriter Niko Moon performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis with Sophia Scott. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 15+, $30

The Fine Line hosts Slacker University’s It’s a 2000s Party ⏤ Halloween Edition starting at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $15-$45

Bryan Nichols and Brandon Wozniak warm up Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then jazz quintet Take That Back plays selections from their first and latest albums at Berlin from 7:30-10 p.m. $15

WEEKLY:

Thermaculture Thursdays offers a combination of steam aromatherapy, light breathwork and meditation in the Hewing Hotel's rooftop sauna from 7-9 p.m. every week through December. $65

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free admission

Jaybee & the Routine perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, no cover

RECURRING:

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+

“Bonnie and Clyde,” a Collide Theatrical Dance Co. production on the notorious outlaw couple, continues at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $35+

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FRIDAY, OCT. 25

“Leave the Light On” singer-songwriter Maggie Rogers comes to Target Center with special guest Ryan Beatty. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $45+

Actor and comedian Ben Schwartz does stand-up at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $50-$80

The Minnesota Orchestra hosts Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $59+

Enter Shikari performs at First Avenue with You Me At Six and Yours Truly. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

John Dela Cruz, a.k.a Nurse John, stops at the Pantages Theatre on his Short Staffed Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $42-$52

Ganja White Night brings Wobbleween to the Armory for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $60+

Indie pop musician Dayglow performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $48+

Jazz singer-songwriter Madeleine Peyroux serenades the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $75-$90

The Lawrence McDonough Trio celebrates two live recordings of the Bill Evans Trio from 1961 at the Village Vanguard from 5-7 p.m. at Berlin. No cover

Society of Chemists takes over at Berlin from 8-11 p.m. $15

Then it’s time for Late Night Lounge with DJ Wicked at Berlin until 12:30 a.m. No cover

John Swardson plays the last outdoor concert of the season at North Loop Green from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

Jordan Johnson performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Metro State Theater presents “(this is) the play,” written and directed by Jonathan Beller, at Whitney Fine Arts Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. Free admission

Kyle Kinane comes to Acme Comedy Club for three nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

WEEKLY:

Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October. 

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

Patnacia of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub from 5-6:30 p.m. Free

A rotating selection of local DJs spin at Modist from 2-6 p.m. Free

The Comedy Corner Underground holds Friday Night Open Mic from 10-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Drag performers impersonate iconic divas during Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 7 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+

“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+

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, OCT. 26

The last outdoor Mill City Farmers Market of 2024 happens outside of the Guthrie Theater from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

Flip Phone XXL hosts a Halloween Dance and Drag Party, starring Roxxxy Andrews and Angeria Paris VanMicheals of RuPaul’s Drag Race, at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$70

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Toronto Raptors to Target Center for the team’s home opener. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $20+

WOLVES BACK! NAZ RAVE returns to the Fine Line with DJ Ray Mills and Mickey Breeze. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $5-$30

Pryes Brewing Co. holds its annual Vampire Family Reunion with family-friendly Halloween-themed activities starting at 11 a.m., followed by a costume dance party with a DJ from 8-11 p.m. Free

Brühaven holds a puppy adoption event with Healing Hearts Animal Rescue from 1-3 p.m. All ages, free

“America’s government teacher” Sharon McMahon stops at the State Theatre on The Small & Mighty Book Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$162

Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts a Halloween murder mystery party, Murder, Mayhem and Mullets, from 7-10 p.m. Ages 21+, $25

Rocky Horror Drag Brunch makes everyone shiver with anticipation at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Beware! A big Halloween Bar Crawl descends on downtown Minneapolis from 4-10 p.m., with stops in the Warehouse District, North Loop, and Northeast. Ages 21+, $10-$30

Powerhouse vocalist Shelby J., a member of Prince’s New Power Generation, blows away the crowd at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $60/$65

Fulton Beer Co. celebrates its 15-year anniversary with live music, trapeze, and beer from 12-10 p.m. in its North Loop taproom. Free

Roxy’s Cabaret performers pay tribute to “Hocus Pocus” during Halloween Drag Brunch. Shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $15

Adam Linz and Joe Strachan warm up Berlin’s stage with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then there’s an album release show at Berlin for Breymer, a local indie pop artist, with support from rosie starting at 8 p.m. $20/$25

Chase & Ovation perform the music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

The Minnesota Orchestra hosts Disney’s “Hocus Pocus” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $59+

Metro State Theater presents “(this is) the play,” written and directed by Jonathan Beller, at Whitney Fine Arts Theatre. Show at 2 p.m. Free admission

Ganja White Night brings Wobbleween to the Armory for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $60+

Kyle Kinane comes to Acme Comedy Club for three nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

WEEKLY:

Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October. 

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 8 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $41+

“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+

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, OCT. 27

The legendary Stevie Wonder sings songs to fix our nation’s broken heart at Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $55+

Twin Cities Pride’s Trunk-or-Treat takes over Loring Park from 2-5:30 p.m. All ages, free

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts a live recording of the Herlights podcast hosted by Erin Foley with Minnesota Frost goalie Nicole Hensley from 6-7:30 p.m., followed by an after-party at A Bar of Their Own. $20-$30

The Minnesota Orchestra takes listeners of all ages on a one-hour journey through the galaxy during Orchestra in Orbit, a relaxed family concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $15-$29

Caitlin Nightingale Photography returns to Inbound BrewCo for a Halloween dog portrait pop-up from 12-3 p.m. $25 per image

Afro-Cuban rockstar Cimafunk and his nine-piece band from Havana, the Tribe, come to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$70

Rock band Inhaler performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis with Benches. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $42+ 

The fourth and final evening of bassist Liz Draper’s Sunday night residency at Berlin features Brooklyn-based guitar wizard Ava Mendoza. Show from 7-10 p.m. $15

WEEKLY:

Inbound BrewCo holds bingo in the taproom every week from 3-5 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 night in Fulton’s taproom starting at 5 p.m. Free

The cast of Roxy’s Cabaret dazzles with their lip-syncing and dancing during Beauty and Bubbles Drag Brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $15

Church of Cornbread, featuring legendary local musician Cornbread Harris and his band, takes over Palmer's Bar 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 Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Orpheum Theatre through mid-November. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+

“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+

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MONDAY, OCT. 28

International jazz superstar Chris Botti and his band come to the Dakota for three nights. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $125-$160

‍Declan McKenna headlines First Avenue with Vlad Holiday. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $35

Medium Zach and Kavyesh Kaviraj join forces at Berlin, where they will sit in with each other and find ways to compliment each other’s work while leaving room to create new pieces in the moment. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

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 starting 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, OCT. 29

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks at Target Center. Tipoff at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $20+

The MSHSL 2024 AAA/AA/A Girls Soccer State Tournament kicks off at U.S. Bank Stadium at 8 a.m. All ages, $9-$14

Wyatt Flores headlines First Avenue with Bo Staloch. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $31

International jazz superstar Chris Botti and his band come to the Dakota for three nights. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $125-$160

WEEKLY:

‍International Reggae Allstars perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West host Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation

Acme Comedy Club holds open mic night starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free