WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11

The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show comes to the Pantages Theatre at 8 p.m. $50-$300

Tony DeSare joins the Minnesota Orchestra for A Swingin’ Christmas, a Rat Pack-inspired holiday show at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$90

Fulton Beer and Minnesota Frost forward Kelly Pannek celebrate the launch of Been There Won That, “a pink-hued championship brew” celebrating her successful athletic career and benefitting Mosaic Hockey Collective, at A Bar of Their Own from 5-7 p.m.

Minneapolis Club holds its second annual holiday market over three days. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages, free admission

JC Sanford's Imminent Standards Trio plays two sets of their own unique take on jazz standards at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

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

Bryan Miller kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Roxy’s Cabaret hosts a queer holiday market from 5-9 p.m. All ages, free

Milkweed Books welcomes Rick Barot for a reading and conversation on his latest poetry collection, “Moving the Bones,” exploring lineage, love, and the pandemic. Event att 6 p.m. All ages, free

Musicians4musicians presents Kathleen Johnson’s Holiday Hang at the Dakota, featuring Cornisha Garmon, LaMont Keten, and Len Jones. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35

Fend, Admiral Fox, NATL PARK SRVC, and Joe Bartel share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

“The Book of Mormon” returns to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55-$199

WEEKLY:

Minneapolis Cider Co. holds an open mic night for musicians, First Take, every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m.

Local rock band Twine plays Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8

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. All ages, free

RECURRING:

“A Christmas Carol” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $46+

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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

“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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THURSDAY, DEC. 12

Fulton Beer’s second annual Minni Dazzle returns to the North Loop taproom from 5-9 p.m., with a vendor market, a choir performance, and a bike ride. All ages, free

Minneapolis Club holds its second annual holiday market over three days. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages, free admission

Local chef David Fhima serves a four- or five-course menu with beverage pairings as part of Stories Behind the Menu at Mosaic from 6:30-9 p.m. $135

Tim Sparks and Ben Abrahamson perform jazzy renditions of holiday tunes at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then saxophonist Nathan Hanson’s string group, Rope Ladder, performs at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15

Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling comes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$60

More than 300 student musicians perform during the 98th annual Concordia Christmas celebration at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 5 and 7:30 p.m. $32-$42

Daphne Jane headlines a local show at 7th St Entry, with Ella Luna, Ava Levy and Kiernan, starting at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Bryan Miller continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

“The Book of Mormon” returns to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55-$199

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

Minneapolis funk band Jaybee & the Routine performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

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

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

Jaybee & the Routine perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

RECURRING:

Gamut Gallery’s 13th annual holiday market, Raging Art On, returns for three weekends ahead of the holidays. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, free entry

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

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+

“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, DEC. 13

“A Very Good Christmas Carol” brings a fun, interactive retelling of Charles Dickens’ Christmas classic at Minneapolis Cider Co. Show at 7 p.m. $15

John Denver’s former bandmates join the Minnesota Orchestra for A Rocky Mountain Holiday, a multimedia tribute concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $70-$122

The Minnesota Timberwolves try to repeat last week’s win over the Los Angeles Lakers at Target Center. Game at 7 p.m. All ages, $15+ 

José James raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55

Flip Phone Events throws a Taylor Swift birthday dance party and drag show, featuring Taylor Swift impersonator Jade Jolie, at Union Rooftop starting at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $13

The Danger Committee brings juggling, knife throwing, poor life choices, and razor-sharp comedy to the Luminary Arts Center for A Stocking Full of Awesome XIII: Naughty or Knife. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$50

It’s tribute night at Zhora Darling with The Killers cover band Smile Like You Mean It, Cake cover band Piece of Cake, and Weezer cover band Pleezer. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Derek Sanders of Mayday Parade is the special guest for a holiday edition of Emo Nite at First Avenue. Music at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $21/$26

Santa Rave decks the halls of the Fine Line starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$30

Dan Carpel, Chris Graham, and Miguel Hurtado perform a mix of classic and lesser-known jazz standards at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

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

Then jazz chameleon room3 takes over at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15

The night at Berlin ends with a DJ set by Effygasm at 10:15 p.m. No cover

Illiterate Light plays 7th St Entry with Palmyra. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17-$25

Fulton Beer’s second annual Minni Dazzle returns to the North Loop taproom from 5-9 p.m., with a vendor market, holiday drag bingo, and trapeze performances. All ages, free

Minneapolis Club holds its second annual holiday market over three days. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages, free admission

Bryan Miller continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

The Blenders stop at the Pantages Theatre on their Holiday Soul Tour for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. $52-$62

“The Book of Mormon” returns to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55-$199

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:

Gamut Gallery’s 13th annual holiday market, Raging Art On, returns for three weekends ahead of the holidays. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, free entry

Minneapolis Christkindl Market brings holiday cheer to North Loop Green on weekends through mid-December. Open from 4-9 p.m. All ages, free entry

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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

“Family Dinner,” a holiday-themed improv show created and directed by Molly Ritchie, makes a comeback at the Dudley Riggs Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays through December. Show at 8 p.m. $25

“A Christmas Carol” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $81+

“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, DEC. 14

The Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl starts at North Loop Galley at 4 p.m. and travels to several spots around the neighborhood. Ages 21+, $20-$25

Heart to Gold holds an album release at the Fine Line with Gully Boys, Gramma, and Scrunchies. Show at 6:45 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

The Last Revel headlines First Avenue with Two Runner. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Jovon Williams and Marvelous fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:15-6:15 p.m. No cover

Then vocalist Jearlyn Steele sings Christmas melodies, accompanied by her brother Fred Steele on piano, at Berlin. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. $25-$40

DJ Wicked returns to Berlin for a late-night lounge set starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

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

Flip Phone Events presents “A Muppet Christmas Carol” drag brunch. Shows at 10 a.m. (sold out), 12:30 p.m. (sold out), and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

Kingsview holds a holiday show at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. 

BASIC plays 7th St Entry with Yr Knives and American Cream. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

MURF headlines the Zhora Darling venue with The Cult of Nasty and Müllet. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10

Roxy’s Cabaret puts on a “A Holly Dolly Christmas” drag brunch. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, sold out

Fulton Beer’s second annual Minni Dazzle returns to the North Loop taproom from 2-7 p.m., with a vendor market, a visit from Santa, and a choir performance. All ages, free

Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre for a week. Show at 3 p.m. Ages 3+, $17-$105

“The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, debuts at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+

José James raises the bar for the contemporary Christmas show at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55

The Blenders stop at the Pantages Theatre on their Holiday Soul Tour for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. $52-$62

“The Book of Mormon” returns to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $55-$199

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

The Danger Committee brings juggling, knife throwing, poor life choices, and razor-sharp comedy to the Luminary Arts Center for A Stocking Full of Awesome XIII: Naughty or Knife. Shows at 2 and 7 p.m. $40-$50

WEEKLY:

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 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:

Gamut Gallery’s 13th annual holiday market, Raging Art On, returns for three weekends ahead of the holidays. Open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, free entry

“Family Dinner,” a holiday-themed improv show created and directed by Molly Ritchie, makes a comeback at the Dudley Riggs Theatre on Fridays and Saturdays through December. Show at 8 p.m. $25

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 continues at Brühaven every Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. through the holidays. All ages, free

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $101+

“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. 15

The curtain falls on “The Book of Mormon” at the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. $55-$199

Brother Ali and Ant return to First Avenue in support of their new classic indie hip-hop album with Dee-1 and MaLLy. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$32

Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free

Charles Lazarus’ all-star band performs brassy versions of holiday songs during Merry & Bright at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $45-$99

Nicollet Island Winter Market brings vendors, festive libations, and live music to the Nicollet Island Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free

Hewing Hotel holds a holiday market pop-up featuring 25 local vendors from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free

The Grinch stops by Graze food hall for Grinchmas from 12-2 p.m. All ages, free

Rock legends Los Lobos perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $100-$130

Bri & The Antiheroes put on a show for little Swifties during The Rock & Roll Playhouse’s Music of Taylor Swift & More for Kids at First Avenue. Music at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18

Berlin’s Curated by Ross Hutchens residency welcomes Sard for a rare downtempo hardware set. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Swing Dancing with Beasley's Big Band and vocalist Courtney Burton returns to Minneapolis Cider Co. from 6-8 p.m. $10

A Skylit Drive performs at 7th St Entry with Odds of an Afterthought. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

A rescheduled Puppies & Pilates class is held at Unleashed Hounds & Hops starting at 8 a.m. $25

Fulton Beer’s second annual Minni Dazzle returns to the North Loop taproom from 1-5 p.m., with a vendor market, a visit from Santa, and trivia. All ages, free

The Blenders stop at the Pantages Theatre on their Holiday Soul Tour for three nights. Show at 2 p.m. $52-$62

Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy returns to the State Theatre for a week. Show at 3 p.m. Ages 3+, $20-$130

The Danger Committee brings juggling, knife throwing, poor life choices, and razor-sharp comedy to the Luminary Arts Center for A Stocking Full of Awesome XIII: Naughty or Knife. Show at 2 p.m. $40-$50

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 Beer’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 Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, debuts at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $29+

“A Christmas Carol” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $61+

‍A Handmade Holiday Market continues at Brühaven every Saturday and Sunday from 12-5 p.m. through the holidays. All ages, free

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

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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

“Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through January. Show at 2 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $45‍‍

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MONDAY, DEC. 16

The Minnesota Vikings attempt to hold their ground against NFC North rival the Chicago Bears at U.S. Bank Stadium. Game at noon. All ages, sold out

The Peterson Family reunites for their 35th annual Christmas show, ‘Twas The Jam Before Christmas, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Twin Cities PBS (TPT) and Hennepin Arts co-host a screening of “Remember the Magic: A Look Back at the Dayton’s Holiday Shows” at The Hennepin from 6:30-8 p.m. All ages, free

Leslie Fhima of the ABC’s “Golden Bachelor” leads a Soul612 dance class for dog owners at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $30

Graze food hall hosts a holiday cookbook signing event with Zoë François, Sarah Kieffer Rick Nelson, and Lee Svitak Dean from 5-7 p.m. $20

Joe Westerlund and Trever Hagen metamorphose from their individual solo practices into a comprovisational duo at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

WEEKLY:

Cream of the Crop, a new weekly drag competition and karaoke party, takes over Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. All ages, 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

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TUESDAY, DEC. 17

LUSH Lounge & Theater puts on drag queen bingo at Graze food hall from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

MoonLander and Barely Trev share a bill at 7th St Entry with Broderick Jones and Jake Luke. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

The Peterson Family reunites for their 35th annual Christmas show, ‘Twas The Jam Before Christmas, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

WEEKLY:

A disc golf putting league returns to Modist Brewing Co. for the winter on Tuesdays from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $9-$14 per entry

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 Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, debuts at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+

“A Christmas Carol” marks its 50th year as the cherished holiday tradition of the Guthrie Theater, where it runs until late December. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+

The Holidays on Nicollet pop-up market returns to IDS Center for the second year Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 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

“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