WEDNESDAY, NOV. 20

Interact's Greatest Hits: The Essential Cabaret Collection previews at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. $12

Local musicians Thomas Abban and L.A. Buckner perform as White Boy Summer at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

The Modist Comedy Hour returns to the North Loop brewery’s warehouse from 8-10 p.m. $10

Easy Honey headlines the Fine Line with The Dalmatian Club and Kiernan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$33

Julie Kim kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Alt-indie musician HALEY performs songs from across her catalog at the Dakota with special guest Black Widows. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds Lab breed night from 4-9 p.m.

Story Night shares a bill with Buried Animals and Paper Beast at Zhora Darling. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

Hunter Root performs at 7th St Entry with ELI GARDINER. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Rapper G-Eazy stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on his “Freak Show” world tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 15+, $82

WEEKLY:

Local band Twine plays 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:

“Les Misérables” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $40-$179

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THURSDAY, NOV. 21

Milkweed Books hosts a book launch celebration for James P. Lenfestey’s poetry collection, “Time Remaining: Body Odes, Praise Songs, Oddities, Amazements,” at Plymouth Congregational Church. Event at 7 p.m. All ages, free

What She Said: Uplifting Native Voices at Foshay Tower's W hotel features a panel of five Indigenous women speaking on preserving traditions, amplifying voices, and shaping the future. Event from 5-8 p.m. $20

The monthly meat and cheese raffle returns to Inbound BrewCo starting at 7 p.m. $1 per ticket

A stage adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’ beloved “A Charlie Brown Christmas” lights up the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $30-$78

Kickernick Gallery hosts a book launch for "Gallery Days" by Judith C. Stern from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free

Nate Smith headlines First Avenue with John Morgan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Eric Benét performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $65-$80

Michael Gold Trio fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Iowa band Wave Cage brings their fusion of jazz composition and electronic textures to Berlin as part of their fall tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. $10

Interact’s Greatest Hits Gala raises money for the St. Paul arts center for people with disabilities at the Luminary Arts Center from 5-9 p.m. Sold out

Snotty Nose Rez Kids perform at the Fine Line with Travis Thompson and Bigg Kiaa. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+

Adam Ezra Group plays 7th St Entry with Josh Joplin. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Julie Kim continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

WEEKLY:

The Initials Game Live, a competitive trivia game based on the KFAN “Power Trip Morning Show” game, takes over Brühaven from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

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:

“Les Misérables” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $40-$179

“Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through January. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $45‍‍

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FRIDAY, NOV. 22

Minneapolis band LA Buckner & BiG HOMiE performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Minneapolis Christkindl Market debuts outside North Loop Green, where it runs on weekends through mid-December. Open from 4-9 p.m. All ages, free entry

The two-day Minnesota State High School League Football Prep Bowl kicks off at U.S. Bank Stadium at 10 a.m. $16

Electronic duo ATLiens invades the Armory. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $48

Modist Brewing Co. hosts a free drag show hosted by The Other Jeannie Retelle in the taproom from 8-10 p.m.

Strive Bookstore hosts a book talk with Wilson Kwamogi Okello from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

Joe Bonamassa brings the guitar event of the year to the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $74-$254

Dylan Gossett at First Avenue with Waylon Wyatt. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30/$35

GB Leighton rocks out at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Twins Cities trio 58 Belvedere fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Adam Harder Nussbaum Quintet takes over at Berlin starting at 8 p.m. $15

Mark Ambor performs at the Fine Line with kenzie. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30

Second Hand Dan headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Lost Island Society and Lords of the Universe. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Dogpark plays 7th St Entry with Meyru. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Julie Kim continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Interact's Greatest Hits: The Essential Cabaret Collection runs at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 7 p.m. $27

Thomas Søndergård conducts the Minnesota Orchestra through Mozart’s Requiem at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. Sold out

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:

“Les Misérables” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $60-$179

The Dayton’s Project holiday market runs almost daily through Dec. 28, with more than 100 vendors. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free

“A Christmas Carol” returns for its 50th year as the Guthrie Theatre’s cherished holiday tradition through December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $56+

“Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through January. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $45‍‍

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SATURDAY, NOV. 23

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party takes over Target Center for the weekend. Events at 12:30 and 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30-$75

The two-day Minnesota State High School League Football Prep Bowl continues at U.S. Bank Stadium at 10 a.m. $16

Dress up like Glinda or Elphaba and belt out your favorite songs from the hit Broadway musical and new movie adaption during “Wicked” drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase 

Pond headlines First Avenue with Fazerdaze. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30

County singer-songwriter Kip Moore stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on his Nomad Tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Minneapolis rock legend Tommy Stinson performs at the Dakota with Ruby Stinson. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55

Pilates with Hailey leads a 45- to 50-minute puppies and pilates class at Unleashed Hounds & Hops starting at 8 a.m. $25

Thomas Søndergård conducts the Minnesota Orchestra through Mozart’s Requiem at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $121

The ‘70s Magic Sunshine Band plays rock hits from the decade at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

A trio composed of Dan Carpel, Kent Goodroad, and Miguel Hurtado fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

BZ3 Organ Trio comes together to deliver a modern take on a classic organ trio at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $10

Then a late-night lounge set from El Niño Indigo wraps up the night at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Broadway Rave takes over the Fine Line starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $17-$35

Products Band headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Cult Vibes and Panel. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

porch light tops a local bill at 7th St Entry with Callback, Squirm, and Emily Rhea. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Julie Kim concludes her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Interact's Greatest Hits: The Essential Cabaret Collection runs at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $27

Joe Bonamassa brings the guitar event of the year to the State Theatre for the second and final night. Show at 8 p.m. $74-$254

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Christkindl Market brings holiday cheer to North Loop Green on weekends through mid-December. Open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. All ages, free entry

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:

“Les Misérables” continues at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $40-$179

The Dayton’s Project holiday market runs almost daily through Dec. 28, with more than 100 vendors. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free

“A Christmas Carol” returns for its 50th year as the Guthrie Theatre’s cherished holiday tradition through December. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $56+

“Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through January. Shows at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $45‍‍

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SUNDAY, NOV. 24

Fletcher’s Ice Cream & Cafe hosts a free Thanksgiving meal for the community from 3-6 p.m.

The curtain falls on “Les Misérables” at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. $60-$179

iDKHOW stops at First Avenue on the iMPENDiNG GLOOM TOUR with ALEXSUCKS. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

Interact's Greatest Hits: The Essential Cabaret Collection closes at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 1 p.m. $27

Singer-songwriter Nate Bergman performs at 7th St Entry with Ryan Gebhardt and Molly Maher. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Inbound BrewCo holds a holiday-themed puppy adoption event in the taproom with Inspire & Flourish Rescue from 1-3 p.m.

Celebrate the OG princesses of pop during Britney and Christina drag brunch at Crave downtown. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase 

Inbound BrewCo holds a holiday-themed puppy adoption event in the taproom with Inspire & Flourish Rescue from 1-3 p.m.

The Curated by Adam Linz residency at Berlin welcomes Le Percheron to the stage. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Modist Brewing hosts a yoga class in its barrel room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. $15

Alternative singer-songwriter guardin plays the Fine Line with kennedyxoxo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$39

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live: Glow Party takes over Target Center for the weekend. Events at 2:30 p.m. All ages, $30-$75

Corky Siegel and Ernie Watts perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$45

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Christkindl Market brings holiday cheer to North Loop Green on weekends through mid-December. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, free entry

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:

The Dayton’s Project holiday market runs almost daily through Dec. 28, with more than 100 vendors. Open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, free

“A Christmas Carol” returns for its 50th year as the Guthrie Theatre’s cherished holiday tradition through December. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $56+

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MONDAY, NOV. 25

Kindohm and Jesse Whitney each perform a solo set, followed by a third collaborative set combining their sensibilities in an attempt to contact the mind of the universe, at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Irish Christmas in America comes to the Dakota at 7 p.m. $45-$55

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.

RECURRING:

The Dayton’s Project holiday market runs almost daily through Dec. 28, with more than 100 vendors. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free

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TUESDAY, NOV. 26

Rally your Marvel-loving coven for “Agatha All Along” drag dinner at Union Rooftop. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase 

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Houston Rockets at Target Center during a Group Play game in the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, the league’s second annual in-season competition. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $19+

Senses Fail and Saves the Day stop at the Fillmore Minneapolis on their joint headlining tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $47+

Singer-songwriter Michael W. Smith comes to the State Theatre on his “Every Christmas” concert tour with special guest Riley Clemmons. Show at 7 p.m. $59-$79

The Classic American Rockers covers nostalgic hits that everyone loves at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

Tyler Hilton performs at 7th St Entry with Her Leather Jacket. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

WEEKLY:

It’s trivia and taco Tuesday at Brühaven, with Trivia Mafia from 6:30-8:30 p.m. and the El Huarache food truck. All ages, free

‍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:

The Dayton’s Project holiday market runs almost daily through Dec. 28, with more than 100 vendors. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free

“A Christmas Carol” returns to the Guthrie Theatre through December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+