WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country tears up First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30 

The Nordic screens a spooky, family-friendly movie, plus other Halloween festivities, on its plaza from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Over-the-top heavy metal band Gwar brings buckets of blood to The Lyric with special guests Dark Funeral and Squid Pisser. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $35+

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

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

Myles Smith performs at the Fine Line with Lily Fitts. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$28

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

Enter the Void presents Further, a musical showcase curated by Xochi de la Luna, at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Derek Hughes does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Blu & Exile headline a hip-hop bill at 7th St Entry with Fashawn, Sirplus and Juice Lord. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

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

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Local band Twine rocks out 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

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. 31 (HALLOWEEN)

First Avenue hosts its Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $5-$15

The North Loop Neighborhood Association holds its annual Halloween party at the Green from 6-8 p.m., with a costume parade at 7 p.m. All ages, free

Minneapolis Cider Co. screens “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 9 p.m., with $5 prop bags available for maximum audience participation.

A haunted Halloween house party at 300 Clifton features psychic readings, a candlelight ghost tour, and a paranormal investigation of the Loring Park mansion. Event from 6-11 p.m. $35

Halloween at the Hewing takes place on the hotel’s rooftop from 8-11 p.m. $20

Flip Phone Events puts on Addams Family Drag Dinner at Union Rooftop. Shows at 5:30 and 8 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Then a Halloween edition of bratRAVE takes over Union Rooftop starting at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $18

Strive Bookstore holds a frightfully fun bookfest for little readers, with toddler storytime from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and children’s storytime from 1-2 p.m. All ages, free

Monstrous Melodies Cabaret brings spooky tunes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

DJ CGW & Angelica take turns spinning shivers down your spine at Berlin from 7-11 p.m. No cover

Umbra hosts a Ghouls & Grooves Halloween party from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Night Moves plays a Halloween ripper at Zhora Darling with Material. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $35/$40

Unleashed Hops & Hounds holds its annual Halloween party from 4-8 p.m.

Horror on Hennepin comes to the Skyway Theatre starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30+

Durry holds a Halloween spooktacular at the Fine Line with Keep For Cheap.

A Nightmare on 7th St features she’s green, WHY NOT, Psylo, and berzica at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The MSHSL 2024 AAA/AA/A Girls & Boys Soccer State Tournament concludes with the championships starting at 8 a.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium. All ages, $9-$14

TikTok-famous comedian Jake Shane comes to the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $38

Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra with cellist Anthony Ross at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $20-$57

Derek Hughes does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

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

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. Shows at 1 and 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 7 p.m. $35+

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FRIDAY, NOV. 1

The Minnesota Timberwolves host Western Conference rivals the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $15+

Fulton Beer raises funds for nonprofit partners and awareness for GiveMN’s annual Give to the Max month during Pour It Forward starting at 6 p.m. in the North Loop taproom.

Dirtwire headlines First Avenue with The Spooklights. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

Tinder Live with Lane Moore comes to the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

BOO-ty Bash, a benefit for Zenon Dance, takes over Modist Brewing Co. from 7:30-10:30 p.m. $20/$25

The three-day Minneapolis Art & Gift Expo starts at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 12-7 p.m. All ages, $6

Okwudili Nebeolisa reads from his debut poetry collection, “Terminal Maladies,” at Milkweed Books. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free

The Johnny Sincerely Orchestra holds a single release party at Zhora Darling with Railroad Island. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Composer and pianist Jeremy Walker warms up Berlin’s stage with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then a trio featuring Andrew Tomten on saxophone, Matt McIntyre on hybrid guitar, and Toby Ramaswamy on drums, Tram, takes over at Berlin starting at 8 p.m. $10

Alex Rossi returns to Bunkers, where music starts at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Junior Brown performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$85

Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra with cellist Anthony Ross at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $20-$106

Cancer Bats perform at 7th St Entry with No Encore and Wanderer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Derek Hughes does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

WEEKLY:

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, NOV. 2

‍Usher stops at Target Center for two nights on his Past Present Future tour. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, almost sold out

Hot in Herre ⏤ 2000s Dance Party returns to First Avenue as the unofficial Usher after party starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

Irish comedian and actor Tommy Tiernan tells jokes at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $62-$73

The Four Seasons holds a launch party and open house for Nordic Village from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages, free

YouTube duo Dan and Phil bring their new live stage show, Terrible Influence, to the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $50-$70

Country star Brad Paisley headlines Heart 360, a benefit concert for the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation, at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. $60

The Mill City Farmers Market moves into the Mill City Museum and transitions to winter hours every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue switches to a winter schedule, every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through the end of April. All ages, free

Party like it’s 1999 during Prince “Purple Rain” Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Cavetown performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $50

Mike Wolter, Matt Peterson and Pete Hennig perform two sets of dinner jazz at Berlin from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then jazz ensemble Solomon Parham Sextet plays originals by each member at Berlin starting at 8 p.m. $15

A Handmade Holiday Market sets up shop in Brühaven’s taproom every Saturday from 12-5 p.m. until Christmas. All ages, free

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets take over the Fine Line for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35-$60

The Dream Police celebrate 50 years of Cheap Trick at Day Block Brewing Co. from 7-9 p.m. $10

The three-day Minneapolis Art & Gift Expo continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, $6

Zero 9:36 performs at 7th St Entry with Afterlife and Reece Young. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $24/$27

Modist Brewing Co. hosts an EP listening party with Yuki’s BSMT in the taproom’s back room from 6-10 p.m. Free

Stereo Kitchen plays rock covers at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Junior Brown performs at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$85

Osmo Vänskä conducts the Minnesota Orchestra with cellist Anthony Ross at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $31-$106

Brave New Workshop’s presidential election comedy show, “No Country For Two Old Men,” ends at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $40

Derek Hughes does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for the fourth and final night. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

WEEKLY:

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. $45+

“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+

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SUNDAY, NOV. 3

‍“Avatar: The Last Airbender” in Concert at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $30-$105

Backstory Coffee Roasters hosts a holiday market at its North Loop location from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Vikings take on the Indianapolis Colts at U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff at 7:20 p.m. All ages, sold out

Local theater legend T. Mychael Rambo sings his favorite songs about love, fellowship, and togetherness in a new show, Lead with Love, with friends at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35

Adam Linz Trio starts off the first of four Adam Linz–curated Sundays in November at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Unleashed Hops & Hounds holds an all-ages singles mixer for dog lovers from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

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

‍Usher stops at Target Center for the second and final night on his Past Present Future tour. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $50+

Sip ‘n Bloom offers a wreath and porch pot-making class at Fulton Beer from 1-2 p.m. $85-$135

The three-day Minneapolis Art & Gift Expo wraps up at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $6

“Bonnie and Clyde,” a Collide Theatrical Dance Co. production on the notorious outlaw couple, ends its run at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 2 p.m. $35+

Nick Lowe and Los Straitjackets take over the Fine Line for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35-$60

WEEKLY:

Inbound BrewCo holds bingo in the taproom every week from 3-5 p.m. Ages 18+, $2 per card

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

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MONDAY, NOV. 4

Former members of King Crimson, Adrian Belew and Tony Levin, team up with guitar virtuoso Steve Vai and explosive Tool drummer Danny Carey as BEAT for a creative reinterpretation of three ‘80s King Crimson albums. Show at 8 p.m. $50-$129

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Charlotte Hornets to Target Center. Tipoff at 8 p.m. All ages, $15+

Two monthly events join forces at Unleashed Hops & Hounds, with puppy playtime from 5-6 p.m. and smol dog night from 6-8 p.m.

BARd Shakes present “King Lear” at Minneapolis Cider Co. from 7-10 p.m. Free

Local singer-songwriter Nicholas David pays homage to the piano men of ‘88, including Elton John and Billy Joel, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35

Roméo Poirier & Holly Hansen perform at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $16

Yoke Lore performs at First Avenue with Runnner. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30/$35

Lusine, Arms and Sleepers and Yppah share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

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, NOV. 5 (ELECTION DAY)

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts an election watch party with results screened on its huge LED wall starting at 5 p.m. Free

Hardcore punk band Knocked Loose performs at the Armory with The Garden, Drain, and Militarie Gun. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $39+

Slater performs at 7th St Entry with Rinse & Repeat. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $18/$20

Cimarron 615 smoothly marries bluegrass instrumentation to breezy California country rock, gritty blues, and pop at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Dasha plays the Fine Line with Adrien Nunez. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $25-$40

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