WEDNESDAY, JAN. 1 (NEW YEAR’S DAY)

Romp in the swamp during Shrek drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 12 and 2:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

Canadian pianist Jon Kimura Parker joins the Minnesota Orchestra for a New Year’s Day celebration of George Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $61-$130

Jazz blues band Davina and the Vagabonds performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

WEEKLY:

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

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THURSDAY, JAN. 2

Grammy-nominated adult contemporary R&B duo Kindred the Family Soul comes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$85

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Boston Celtics to Target Center. Tipoff at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $15+

All Systems Go holds a monthly game night at Modist Brewing Co. from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Local musicians deVon Russell Gray, Nathan Hanso, and Davu Seru play jazz at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Minneapolis songwriter Landon Conrath starts a weekly winter residency at 7th St Entry, with special guests Kiernan and Alex Delzer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Tim Harmston does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. through Saturday. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

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

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West host Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation

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

RECURRING:

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, $16

“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

“The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, continues at the Guthrie Theater through late January. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+

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FRIDAY, JAN. 3

F1RST Wrestling’s WRESTLEPALOOZA takes over First Avenue for two nights, featuring performances by Viva Knievel, Phoenix De La Rosa, and Sweetpea. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Tipper comes to the Armory for the first of two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $82-$120

Minneapolis musician Demitri Rallis assembles a local super group featuring Nicholas David, Austin Lee, and Joshua Maxwell at Bunkers. Music at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

It’s tribute night at the Zhora Darling venue with Mind Out of Time covering Bob Dylan, Doug Otto and the Getaways playing classic country and Blues, and Clash Minne Rockers covering The Clash. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Fine Line hosts Short n’ Sabrina: Sabrina Carpenter Party starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $16+

The Holy North holds an album release at 7th St Entry with The Twins of Franklin and Clayton Ryan. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

American Roots Revue brings their new show, “Songs of Freedom, Freight Trains and Hope,” to the Dakota. Show at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $30-$40

Local musicians Mike Wolter, Matt Peterson, and Pete Hennig fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then the Andrew Schwandt Trio plays inventive, lightly funky jazz at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $10

Music producer and DJ Akko ends the night at Berlin by digging into his rich crates of vinyl and digital tracks to blend a narrative across jazz, funk, house, and boogie. Show at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Tim Harmston does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. through Saturday. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

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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:

“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

“The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, continues at the Guthrie Theater through late January. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+

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SATURDAY, JAN. 4

Minnesota Orchestra celebrates the early music of the Beatles during Twist & Shout at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$110

Bust out your velour tracksuit for 2000s drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

A dozen members of local bands come together as Shabby Road Orchestra to pay tribute to the Beatles at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $25-$35

Minneapolis rock band GB Leighton performs at Bunkers. Music at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

A saxophonist and a bassist, Henry Berberi and Chet Carlson, fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Abinnet Berhanu's Ahndenet አንድነት (Unity) pays respect to Ethiopian folk, jazz, and popular music at Berlin with vocalist Genet Abate. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20

DJ Yoni caps things off at Berlin with a late-night lounge set starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis pop band Early Eyes headlines the Fine Line with Anita Velveeta, Killed By Kiwis and OISTER BOY. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Little Man headlines the Zhora Darling venue with support from The Slow Death and Dakota Shakedown. Music at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15

SunDown47 performs at 7th St Entry with The Melismatics and Zander. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

F1RST Wrestling’s two-day WRESTLEPALOOZA continues at First Avenue, with performances by Gully Boys, Emerald Eve, and Sweetpea. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Tim Harmston 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

Tipper comes to the Armory for the second and final night. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $82+

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

Similarly, the Mill City Farmers Market operates inside the Mill City Museum every first and third Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., until it goes back outside in May. 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:

“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

“The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, continues at the Guthrie Theater through late January. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $45+

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SUNDAY, JAN. 5

Carbon Sound kicks off its residency at Berlin with Obi Original and Alexis Rose. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Martin Dosh assembles an all-star improv group as the Larry Schaefer Memorial Orchestra at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Yoga Garden leads a yoga class in Modist Brewing Company’s barrel room starting at 11 a.m. $15

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a flower arranging workshop at Inbound BrewCo from 1-2 p.m. $70-$85

Forget your worries during Lion King drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree purchase

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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, continues at the Guthrie Theater through late January. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+

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MONDAY, JAN. 6

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the LA Clippers to Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $15+

Inbound BrewCo hosts Pints and Pots, a hand-building pottery workshop, from 6-8 p.m.

Southside Aces return to the Dakota to perform a century’s worth of New Orleans jazz. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25

Lasse Corson Trio plays jazz at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts board game night with Tower Games from 6-11 p.m. All ages, free

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.

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

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TUESDAY, JAN. 7

Folk hero Tom Rush comes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $55-$70

Not Your Baby, Chief Opossum, and The Weeping Covenant share a bill at the Zhora Darling venue. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Minneapolis Cider Co. starts hosting a weekly community ping-pong league with Fluid Table Tennis from 7-10 p.m. 

Los Angeles-based author Ellen Wayland-Smith visits Milkweed Books to read from and discuss her collection of essays, “The Science of Last Things.” Event at 6 p.m. No cover

Fulton Beer holds its monthly cribbage tournament starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free

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:

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, $16

“The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, continues at the Guthrie Theater through late January. Show at 7:30 p.m. $33+