WEDNESDAY, NOV. 6

David Sedaris brings his signature humor and wit to the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$70

Midwestern jazz group Teiku plays liberation music at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $20

The Belfast Cowboys celebrate the music of Van Morrison at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35

Chat Pile headlines the Fine Line with Agriculture and Porcelain. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40

Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds a breed night for Bernese Mountain Dogs and St. Bernards from 4-9 p.m.

Michael Palascak kicks off a four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Atta Boy performs at 7th St Entry with Me Like Bees. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$23

WEEKLY:

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 Guthrie Theater through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $33+

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THURSDAY, NOV. 7

The Minnesota Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams, creator of epic scores for beloved films including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter, for three nights at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $85-$135

Country music vocal group Little Big Town performs at Target Center with special guests Sugarland and Castellows. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25+

A preview of “Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs for a week at Dudley Riggs Theatre until its official opening night. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $25

Milkweed Books hosts a launch for J.P. White’s new novel, “The Last Tale of Norah Bow,” starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Live Band Karaoke returns to Inbound BrewCo with A Little Too Short to Be Stormtroopers from 7-10 p.m. Free

Jazz diva Judith Owen performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Sarah Navratil and Dan Carpel fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then local vocalist Aby Wolf joins the Ted Olsen Quartet at Berlin for a show starting at 7:30 p.m. $15

Modist Brewing Co. hosts its new monthly game night from 6-9 p.m. Free 

Bear Hands perform at the Fine Line with Worry Club and FènixDion. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45

Old-school heavy metal band W.A.S.P. resurfaces at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $53

Harrison Storm plays at 7th St Entry with ELI GARDINER. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$23Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Michael Palascak continues his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Fulton Beer throws a preview party with Faribault Mill from 5-8 p.m. to celebrate the brands’ new collaboration. Free

WEEKLY:

Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host Darlings Comedy Show at Zhora Darling starting at 9 p.m. Free

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 Guthrie Theater through mid-November. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $33+

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FRIDAY, NOV. 8

Twin Cities Con takes over the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Event from 12-7 p.m. All ages, $40+

Pretty Lights comes to the Armory for three nights. Show at 9 p.m. All ages, $65+

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to Target Center. Game at 8 p.m. All ages, $16+

Modist Brewing Co. puts on Chopstoberfest, a benefit for a friend battling Cystic Fibrosis, in its warehouse from 6-10 p.m. 

Animals As Leaders headline First Avenue with Plini. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Threads Dance Project presents “Impressions” at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $27-$32

The Minnesota Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams, creator of epic scores for beloved films including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter, for three nights at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $90-$145

Minneapolis-based collective Happy Apple celebrates the release of their first album in 17 years at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

A preview of “Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs for a week at Dudley Riggs Theatre until its official opening night. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $25

Some Shitty Cover Band plays rock hits at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Willie August Project fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then there’s an album release show for Nelson Devereaux at Berlin starting at 8 p.m. $15

Finally, the hosts of KFAI’s Radio Pocho, Miguel Vargas and Terrell LaMarr, prepare a special mix for their first set at Berlin. Show at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Death From Above 1979 celebrates the 20th anniversary of “You’re a Woman, I’m a Machine” at the Fine Line with Teen Mortgage. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $33+

Mankato-based Beulah Rue plays the Zhora Darling venue with Dead History, Two Harbors, and Diie. Show at 7 p.m. $12/$15

Happy Landing pulls up to 7th St Entry with Arts Fishing Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$25

Michael Palascak continues his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. 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

A preview of “Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs for a week at Dudley Riggs Theatre until its official opening night. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $25

RECURRING:

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Guthrie Theater through mid-November. Show at 7:30 p.m. $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, NOV. 9

“A Christmas Carol” returns to the Guthrie Theatre through December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34+

Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel stops at Target Center on the Un Deseo Mas Tour. Show at  8 p.m. All ages, $64+

The Candide Quartet performs at MacPhail Center for Music from 7-9 p.m. $5+

Reggaeton party Reventón celebrates six years at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40

Are you ready for it? Flip Phone’s Taylor Swift Eras Drag Brunch returns to the recently -reopened Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Ashley Cooke headlines the Fine Line with Greylan James. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $22+

Gamut Gallery holds a roaring ‘20s-themed members gala from 7-11 p.m. Ages 21+, free for members

Strive Bookstore hosts a jazz and coffee session with Diversity Alive from 4-6 p.m. $5 donation

Tina and the B-Sides mark 40 years of rock at 7th St Entry with Cindy Lawson. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Tres Elements fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then the Andrew Van Tassel Quartet takes over at Berlin from 7:30-10 p.m. $15

McGinnis wraps up the night at Berlin with a DJ set starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

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

Australian trio Chase Atlantic performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

The three-day Twin Cities Con continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Event from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, $50+

The Minnesota Orchestra celebrates the music of John Williams, creator of epic scores for beloved films including “Star Wars” and “Harry Potter, for three nights at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $122-$145

Pretty Lights comes to the Armory for three nights. Show at 9 p.m. All ages, $65+

Threads Dance Project presents “Impressions” at Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $27-$32

Minneapolis-based collective Happy Apple celebrates the release of their first album in 17 years at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

Michael Palascak concludes his four-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

A preview of “Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs for a week at Dudley Riggs Theatre until its official opening night. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $25

WEEKLY:

A Handmade Holiday Market sets up shop at Brühaven from 12-5 p.m. through the holidays. All ages, free

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

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 Guthrie Theater through mid-November. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $41+

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SUNDAY, NOV. 10

Pretty Lights wraps up their three-night run at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $55+

The Minnesota Timberwolves host the Miami Heat at Target Center. Game at 6 p.m. All ages, $17+

The Dip headlines First Avenue with Jordan Mackampa. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

TR/ST performs at the Fine Line with Thoom. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40

Danish rock musician King Diamond comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $71

The Dakota hosts Tina Schlieske’s annual birthday party show at 7 p.m. $40-$45

Jurassic Park Drag Brunch dino stomps over to Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The weekly Curated by Adam Linz residency continues at Berlin with the Joe Strachan Trio. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Letdown. plays 7th St Entry with Jager Henry, Alyeska and Brooklane. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

Chicago indie songwriter Josephine plays the Zhora Darling venue with Chute and The Spine Stealers. Show at 6:30 p.m. $15/$18

The three-day Twin Cities Con wraps up the Minneapolis Convention Center. Event from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $45+

WEEKLY:

A Handmade Holiday Market sets up shop at Brühaven from 12-5 p.m. through the holidays. All ages, free

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

RECURRING:

“A Christmas Carol” returns to the Guthrie Theatre through December. Show at 7 p.m. $29+

Actor Patrick Page’s one-man play on Shakespeare’s villains, “All the Devils Are Here,” runs at the Guthrie Theater through mid-November. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+

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MONDAY, NOV. 11

Chicago-based indie rock band Dehd returns to the Fine Line with Gustaf. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $26-$41

Las Migas heat up the Dakota with mesmerizing modern flamenco. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$50

DJs Yasmeenah and Shawna Lee bring together sound and vision in harmony at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Pink Skies plays 7th St Entry with Gabacho. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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. 12

Amina Figarova Sextet & Matsiko World Orphan Choir makes one of their final stops on their 2024 tour at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$60

Milkweed Books hosts a launch for Kenzie Allen and her new poetry collection, “Cloud Missives,” starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Forest Blakk performs at the Fine Line with Mergui. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

Fulton Beer holds its monthly cribbage tournament starting at 6 p.m. Free

Big D and the Kids Table and We Are The Union share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Pryes Brewing Co. hosts a kickoff party for Sound Unseen from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free

Mickyle James plays the Zhora Darling venue with If Eye May, Logan Vagle and, The Cold Casuals. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

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

RECURRING:

“A Christmas Carol” returns to the Guthrie Theatre through December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+