WEDNESDAY, JAN. 8
Mormon-born comedian Bengt Washburn does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. over four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Joan Hutton Trio performs a mix of originals, standards, and free jazz at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Diplomat in residence Tom Hanson visits The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis for an insightful U.S. foreign policy update from 6-7:15 p.m.
The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis also hosts an LGBTQ+ pride happy hour from 5-7 p.m.
Paint & Sip Minnesota brings an art class to Brühaven Craft Co. from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
A neighborhood coffee social takes place at the Elliot Recreation Center from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages, free
The Belfast Cowboys perform the music of Van Morrison at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$30
It’s pointer and spaniel breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Singer-songwriter rosie and her band headline a local show at 7th St Entry with Jillian Rae, bathtub cig and Bryn Battani starting at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
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:
“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. $33+
THURSDAY, JAN. 9
Grammy-winning pianist and record producer Robert Glasper comes to the Dakota for three nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $55-$75
Get help from Health Access MN experts as you register for health insurance through MNsure at the Minneapolis Central Library from 1-2:30 p.m.
Will Aldrich Trio plays two sets of original compositions and arrangements of jazz standards at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Then musicians Nate Hance, Keith Yanes, and Lars Johnson come together as Classical Goes Jazz to perform jazzy, funky, and unique arrangements of classical favorites from Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. No cover
Your Beaded Artist leads a paint and sip class at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
Landon Conrath continues his winter residency at 7th St Entry with Keep For Cheap and Andrew Garden. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Sip ‘n Bloom leads a flower arranging workshop at StormKing Brewpub and Barbecue from 6-7 p.m. $70+
Mormon-born comedian Bengt Washburn does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. over four nights. 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
Jaybee & the Routine perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
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. $37+
“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
FRIDAY, JAN. 10
Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival returns to the Hyatt Regency for three days. Open from 2-11 p.m. All ages, $25-$50
Stand-up comic and writer Josh Johnson comes to the Pantages Theatre. Shows at 7 and 10 p.m. $36-$56
G. Love & Special Sauce headlines First Avenue with Ron Artis II. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
“The Philadelphia Story,” a classic rom-com starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, screens at the Minneapolis Central Library starting at 1 p.m. as part of the weekly Magnet Film Club. All ages, free
Candlelight: The Best of Joe Hisaishi brings the soundtrack of Studio Ghibli films to life at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 8:45 p.m. $55-$70
Actor and comedian Nick Swardson makes a quick return to the Twin Cities, where he grew up, for a 7:30 p.m. stand-up show at the State Theatre. $40-$60
Cocojoey and bejalvin spin music for dorks and weebs raised by the Internet during the Hyperpop Dance Party at the Fine Line. Music at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $13
The Minnesota Orchestra explores Nordic landscapes and portraits at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $46-$121
Red Door Clinic offers free drop-in HIV testing at the Minneapolis Central Library from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
It’s karaoke night at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Alex Rossi returns to Bunkers for a show starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Peter Goggin, Sophia Kaufmann, and Joe Strachan perform two sets of jazz standards at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Then Kevin Gamble Quartet takes over at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
A DJ set from Chris Wilbourn (Felix of Heiruspecs) caps off the night at Berlin from 10:15 p.m. until close. No cover
Sean Anonymous throws a birthday show at 7th St Entry hosted by Diane, with Ceschi, Demon Marcus, student 1, and Dimitry Killstorm. Music at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Cole Diamond headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Cain & Co. and Whiskey Burn. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20
Grammy-winning pianist and record producer Robert Glasper comes to the Dakota for three nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $55-$75
Mormon-born comedian Bengt Washburn does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. over four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
WEEKLY:
Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages, free
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:
“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+
“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
SATURDAY, JAN. 11
Backyard Boombox puts on Snow Daze, a house, disco, and techno dance party, at StormKing Brewpub and Barbecue starting at 4 p.m. Free
BER headlines another hometown show at First Avenue with Chutes. Music at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25
Special guest and renowned Britney impersonator Allegra Pi DuVal stars in a Britney Spears-themed drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. All ages, $20
Minnesota Historical Society offers free admission to Mill City Museum, as well as its other historic sites and museums. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Inbound BrewCo hosts a book fair for adults from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with unique reads from local book stores, including Tropes & Trifles, Once Upon a Crime, and Black Garnet Books. All ages, free
Don your disco attire for Flip Phone Events’ ABBA and disco drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
A Tribute to Dolly Parton features local female musicians with backing band A Little Too Short to Be Stormtroopers at the Fine Line starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Memphis Grizzlies at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $30+
Local author Keenan Jones reads from and discusses his new children’s book, “Saturday Morning at the ‘Shop,” at Strive Bookstore from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
Create a vision board for 2025 in the Loring Park community center from 1-3 p.m. All ages, $15/$22.50
The Cedar Cultural Center welcomes stand-up comedian and actor Will Burkart with opener Grant Winkels. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $28/$33
Chase & Ovation perform the music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20
Trish Hurd-Paczkowski and Graydon Peterson fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Senseless Violets and Opalesce take over at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
Ben Ivascu (Poliça, Marijuana Deathsquads) wraps up a night of music at Berlin with a DJ set from 10:15 p.m. until close. No cover
Surrounded by Water holds an album release show at Zhora Darling starting at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15
DJ Halfway Jones puts on Freak On A Leash Fellowship ⏤ Nu Metal Dance Party at 7th St Entry starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
The Minnesota Orchestra explores Nordic landscapes and portraits at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $20-$94
Grammy-winning pianist and record producer Robert Glasper comes to the Dakota for three nights. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $55-$75
Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival returns to the Hyatt Regency for three days. Open from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. All ages, $25-$50
Mormon-born comedian Bengt Washburn does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. over four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
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:
“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. $41+
“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
SUNDAY, JAN. 12
The Magic of Motown pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and more at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 1:30 p.m.
Travis Anderson Trio celebrates the music of the greatest animated films ever made at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25
Immerse yourself in a 40-minute Thermaculture session between 2-4 p.m. at the Hewing Hotel and enjoy an NA drink while you soak in the rooftop pool. Ages 21+, $40
Carbon Sound invites Jovon Williams Quartet and echo to Berlin’s stage for its January residency. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Mayfly Moon holds an album release show at 7th St Entry with Motherwind, Pullstring and Lake Drive starting at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Minnesota Orchestra musicians perform Nordic music at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, pay what you can
Black your eyes for Flip Phone Events’ emo drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Festival returns to the Hyatt Regency for three days. Open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $25-$50
WEEKLY:
Minneapolis Central Craft Club meets at the Nicollet Mall library from 12-2 p.m. Ages 18+, 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 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. Show at 1 p.m. $46+
MONDAY, JAN. 13
Acme Collective presents DJs from TML & El Niño Indigo at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10
The Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board organizes an art journaling class at Water Works Pavilion from 6:30-8 p.m. $15-$22.50
Cafe Accordion Orchestra performs with Prudence Johnson at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40
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.
Lori Dokken performs virtually via Facebook Live from 5:30-7 p.m. for The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis’ Club Day Monday.
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
TUESDAY, JAN. 14
Zacc Harris Group plays jazz at the Dakota starting at 7 p.m. $20/$25
Dan Chouinard leads a singalong in the Loring Park community center from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc. and Catholic Charities hold Harm Reduction 101 as part of their five-part Community Capacity Building series from 6-7:30 p.m. at Catholic Charities. All ages, free
WEEKLY:
Family storytime brings books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement to the Minneapolis Central Library from 10:30-11 a.m. for children and their caregivers. All ages, free
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
Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club meets from 1-3 p.m. All ages, free
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
Learn performance skills, create skits and songs, use creative play, and tell your story during Creative Expression Sessions with zAmya Theater Project at the Minneapolis Central Library from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Nina DiAngelo and Monica West host Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation
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
