WEDNESDAY, NOV. 27

Superior Saunas take over the Pryes Brewing Co. patio through April, with six- to eight-person cabanas offering $40 group steam sessions and $275 private group bookings.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play the Sacramento Kings at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $20+

Comedic glam metal band Steel Panther comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis on their “Feel the Steel” 15th anniversary tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $48

The Ike Reilly Assassination headlines First Avenue with The Delilahs and Christy Costello. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30‍

Tommy Ryman tells jokes at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 8 p.m. $20-$35 

Park Evans Quintet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Local band #MPLS plays R&B and funk at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

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

Andrew Walesch sings Tony Bennett at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Carbon Sound presents Afro Rave at 7th St Entry with a host of local DJs, artists, and dancers. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

WEEKLY:

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 an extra week at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $40-$179

Holidays on Nicollet sets up shop at IDS Center for the second year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Christmas. All ages, free

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. $46+

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THURSDAY, NOV. 28 (THANKSGIVING)

Turkey Day 5K trots through downtown Minneapolis starting at 8 a.m. All ages, $59 for adults and free for kids

Jearlyn and Fred Steele provide a soulful soundtrack for Thanksgiving at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$80

Roxy’s Cabaret hosts a Thanksgiving feast from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $25

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FRIDAY, NOV. 29

Rochester-born rapper Yung Gravy presents his post-Thanksgiving Gravy Fest at the Armory with special guests BBNO$, Waka Flocka Flame, Freddie Dredd, Carter Vail, and DJ Tiiiiiiiiiip. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $31+

Jamecia Bennett and friends pay tribute to R&B divas Brandy and Monica at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45

Brat summer continues during Club XCX at First Avenue starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the LA Clippers at Target Center during a Group Play game in the Emirates NBA Cup 2024, the league’s second annual in-season competition. Tipoff at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $31+

Give thanks for Queen Bey during Beyoncé drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Show at 2:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

Ella Grace and Jackson Peters fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Ahmed & the Creators take over at Berlin at 7:30 p.m. $15

DJ Wicked keeps the music going at Berlin with a late-night lounge set starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Tommy Ryman tells jokes at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 7 and 9:30 p.m. $25-$40 

Cloud Nothings float over to 7th St Entry for a show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $26/$30

House band Jaybee & the Routine performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12

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 an extra week at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $40-$179

Holidays on Nicollet sets up shop at IDS Center for the second year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Christmas. All ages, free

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. 30

Open Book hosts its third annual Artist, Writer & Maker Mart over two days, with hands-on art and writing activities and goods from more than 50 vendors. Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Orchestra performs Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score from “Back to the Future” during a screening of the film at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$119

Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts a pop-up market for Small Business Saturday from 12-4 p.m.

A Shop Small Crawl hits North Loop businesses including Hewing Hotel, Jaxen Grey, and Martin Patrick 3.

Spanish-speaking Christian music group Groupo Grace performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis with Dominican singer-songwriter Averly Morillo. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $106

Social Fare puts on a yoga class benefitting the Minneapolis American Indian Center at Modist Brewing Co. at noon. $20

HOT TO GO brings a Chappell Roan party to the Fine Line starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $17-$35

Joyann Parker Band performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Paws up! Lady Gaga drag brunch returns to Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Sweater People takes over at Berlin at 7:30 p.m. $10

Carol Ades performs at 7th St Entry with Sabrina Song. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $18/$20

Mick Sterling & the Stud Brothers bring the funk to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Tommy Ryman tells jokes at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 7 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. $25-$40 

Alt-rock band Waterdog headlines the Zhora Darling venue with support from Valors, Northern Hammer, and Money Bones. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

WEEKLY:

‍A Handmade Holiday Market continues at Brühaven from 12-5 p.m. on weekends through the holidays. All ages, free

Now on a winter schedule, the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open 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 an extra week at the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $60-$179

Holidays on Nicollet sets up shop at IDS Center for the second year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Christmas. All ages, free

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, DEC. 1

The Allman Betts Family Revival, starring Devon Allman and Duane Betts, celebrates the Allman Brothers Band’s timeless catalog at the State Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $50-$75

The Minnesota Vikings welcome the Arizona Cardinals to U.S. Bank Stadium. Kickoff at noon. All ages, sold out

Following a weeklong extension, the curtain actually falls on “Les Misérables” at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. $60-$179

The hills are alive with the sound of music! Flip Phone Events puts on a Sound of Music sing-along drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

Choir! Choir! Choir! brings Un-Silent Night: An Epic Holiday Sing-Along to the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $27-$45

A new monthlong weekly residency starts at Berlin, Curated by Ross Hutchens, at 7 p.m. No cover

Open Book’s third annual Artist, Writer & Maker Mart for the second and final day, with hands-on art and writing activities and goods from more than 40 queer vendors, in partnership with Queer Voices MN. Event from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, donations encouraged

XINA and Marvelous perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Lo Moon performs at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

The Minnesota Orchestra performs Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score from “Back to the Future” during a screening of the film at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $60-$132

WEEKLY:

‍A Handmade Holiday Market continues at Brühaven from 12-5 p.m. on weekends 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:

Holidays on Nicollet sets up shop at IDS Center for the second year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Christmas. All ages, free

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

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MONDAY, DEC. 2

RRA & Queen Drea weave their own spiritual soundscapes amidst the cosmic flow at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

The Minnesota Timberwolves try to defend their turf against LeBron James and his Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $34+

Mr. Wagner’s Classroom presents The Spirit of the Season, featuring the Apollo Men's Chorus and Denver and the Mile High Orchestra, at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $36.50

George Maurer Group puts on its annual holiday show at the Dakota starting at 7 p.m. $20-$30

Hip-hop artists Billy Woods and Kenny Segal perform at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

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, DEC. 3

Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running sessions return to U.S. Bank Stadium on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5-9 p.m. through mid-January. All ages, $11.50

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts a holiday pet photo fundraiser for Great Dane Rescue of Minnesota and Wisconsin from 5-8 p.m. $20+ donation

National Book Award finalist Bonnie Jo Campbell reads from her latest novel, “The Waters,” at Milkweed Books. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free

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

The Thing performs at 7th St Entry with Lighter Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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:

Holidays on Nicollet sets up shop at IDS Center for the second year from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday until Christmas. All ages, free

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