WEDNESDAY, JAN. 15

The Modist Comedy Hour returns to the North Loop brewery’s event space from 8-10 p.m. $10/$15

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Golden State Warriors at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $23+

One World pays tribute to Sting and The Police at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25/$30

Local saxophonist Alex Meffert, drummer Ben Ehrlich, and bassist Will DeBlaey perform as Slothing at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis Central Library holds a monthly Work Wednesday job resource fair from 1:30-3:30 p.m. All ages, free

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

Comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer Gareth Reynolds starts a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Dead by 50 plays Zhora Darling’s venue with Blame the Witness and Waar Party. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

American Composers Forum and Composers Now present an evening of music and conversation featuring three of ACF's 2024 McKnight Composer Fellows at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7 p.m. Free with registration

New York quintet Been Stellar performs at 7th St Entry with Malice K. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $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+

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THURSDAY, JAN. 16

The Blackbird Tour brings R&B-infused folk singer Joy Oladokun to First Avenue. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $35+

Piano-rock trio Jukebox the Ghost plays three albums at the Fine Line over three nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Minneapolis Central Library holds a monthly Vinyl Revival Listening Party from 3-4:30 p.m. All ages, free

T. Mychael Rambo and Kevin Kling share the stage at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40

Landon Conrath returns to 7th St Entry for his winter residency with Charli Adams and Pageant Dress. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Composer and pianist Jeremy Walker fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Inbound BrewCo holds its monthly meat and cheese raffle starting at 7 p.m. $1 per ticket

Charles Gorczynski Tango Quartet plays cutting-edge original tango music at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15

Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene joins the Minnesota Orchestra for Nordic Tales and Folklore at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $45-$89

Minneapolis-based nonprofit BETA holds State of Founders, a look back at how the ecosystem fared in 2024 and what the new year has in store, at the Luminary Arts Center. Event from 5-8:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

Comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer Gareth Reynolds continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. 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

“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, JAN. 17

Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene joins the Minnesota Orchestra for Nordic Tales and Folklore at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $36-$111

Electronic artist ISOxo presents KGM( irl )* over two nights First Avenue with Cade Clair and DRYDEN. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

The Belfast Cowboys play the music of Van Morrison at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

The Excavators and DJ E-Tones spin vinyl during Wax Appeal at Zhora Darling. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Minneapolis Central Library screens “Notorious” as part of its weekly Magnet Film Club starting at 1 p.m.

Trademark Theater puts on a cabaret and fundraiser, Cutting Room Floor, Vol. 2, at the Luminary Arts Center. Doors at 6:30 p.m. $117

Grunge Unplugged returns to Inbound BrewCo with hits and deep cuts from ‘90s grunge bands, including Pearl Jam and Nirvana, starting at 6 p.m.

Chicago blues band Lil’ Ed & The Blues Imperials perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $36+

Minnesota-based band Twin Citizen headlines 7th St Entry with AirLands, Joe Bartel and Larry Wish. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12

Jack Klatt and McKain Lakey and their fine bands carry out a Honky Tonk Takeover of The Cedar Cultural Center’s dancefloor. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

Piano-rock trio Jukebox the Ghost plays three albums at the Fine Line over three nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer Gareth Reynolds continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show 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

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SATURDAY, JAN. 18

Music producer Jamie xx stops at the Armory on the In Waves Tour with Numero Group DJs. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $66

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Cleveland Cavaliers at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $15+

MacPhail Center for Music holds its family-friendly Sing Play Learn singalong at Antonello Hall from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages, free

Nicholas Kendall hosts the New Year, Old Me Comedy Showcase at Fulton Beer starting at 7 p.m. $5

Listeso String Quartet performs neo-soul favorites from Prince, Childish Gambino, and other artists by candlelight at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $60+

Then the quartet plays a candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 8:45 p.m. $73

The Cedar Cultural Center hosts Trans Day of Revenge benefittingTwin Cities Trans Mutual Aid. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

Renowned vocalist Bruce A. Henry presents a transformative evening of soul-stirring music, camaraderie, and inspiration at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Onesie Bar Crawl kicks off at North Loop Galley at 6 p.m. and travels around the North Loop. Ages 21+, $20/$25

Flip Phone Events puts on SZA and R&B drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase

Prelude’s high school singer-actors perform songs by Sara Bareilles, Neil Young, and more during a winter concert at Antonello Hall. Show at 3 p.m. All ages, free

Minneapolis-based quartet 32nd Street Jazz celebrates the music of Herbie Hancock at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Adam Meckler Quintet brings their soulful, passionate brand of modern instrumental and improvisatory jazz to Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20

McGinnis spins late-night lounge sets at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Vermont-based singer-songwriter Lutalo headlines 7th St Entry with runo plum. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $16

Fulton Beer hosts a Kendama competition starting at 1 p.m. All ages, donation-based registration

Twin Cities Record Show comes to Minneapolis Cider Co. from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free

Mermaid Cove leads a nerdy Nintendo paint and sip at Inbound BrewCo from 1-3 p.m. $30

Indianapolis band Juice Falls plays the Zhora Darling venue with Baumgardner and Virginia's Basement. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10 

The Good, the Bad & the Funky perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Swedish-Norwegian violinist Johan Dalene joins the Minnesota Orchestra for Nordic Tales and Folklore at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $46-$121

Piano-rock trio Jukebox the Ghost plays three albums at the Fine Line over three nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Comedian, podcaster, producer, and writer Gareth Reynolds concludes his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 7 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

Electronic artist ISOxo presents KGM( irl )* over two nights First Avenue with Cade Clair and DRYDEN. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

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

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SUNDAY, JAN. 19

Soprano Deborah Voigt holds a masterclass at MacPhail Center for Music’s Antonello Hall from 3-5 p.m. $25

“Untamed Heart,” a rom-com filmed in Minneapolis, screens at the Nicollet Island Pavillion starting at 3 p.m. All ages, free

R&B singer-songwriter Anthony David performs the music of Bill Withers at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Carbon Sound presents Minneapolis DJs D. Untethered and Stevie at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Pilates with Hailey leads a Puppies & Pilates class at Unleashed Hounds & Hops starting at 8 a.m. with adoptable pups from Underdog Rescue. $40

Flip Phone Events presents ”Hamilton” drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase

Inbound BrewCo hosts a one-time “Fourth Wing” book club from 5-8 p.m. ahead of the release of the series’ latest installment. All ages, free

Zora holds a release show for her sophomore album, BELLAdonna, at Zhora Darling at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $11/$14

Beasley's Big Band and vocalist Courtney Burton return to Minneapolis Cider Co. for swing dancing from 6-8 p.m. $10

Listeso String Quartet performs ‘80s rock anthems by candlelight at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6:30 p.m. $55-$70

Then 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. $73+

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. $41+

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MONDAY, JAN. 20 (MLK DAY)

Rebirth Brass Band combines traditional New Orleans brass band music with funk, jazz, soul, and hip-hop, at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $35/$40

Willow Waters & the Earth Tones perform at Berlin starting at 7 p.m. No cover

Minnesota: A Literary Powerhouse Book Club meets from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Water Works Pavilion to discuss “The Devil's Bed,” a fast-paced Minnesota-based political thriller that intertwines family, intrigue, and danger.

A Sunken Ship Irony plays the Zhora Darling venue with Sunken Planes and Modern Wildlife. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

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. 21

Broadway’s touring production of “Parade,” a dramatization of the 1913 trial of Jewish American Leo Frank, comes to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $50+

LUSH Lounge & Theater comes to Graze Food Hall by Travail for drag queen bar bingo from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

The Headhunters blend jazz with funk and rock at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Ben Barnes headlines the Fine Line with Charles Jones, Sophia James and Zoe Sparks. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

Red Door Clinic offers free drop-in HIV testing at the Minneapolis Central Library from 12:30-3:30 p.m.

Local bands 13 Howell, The Customers, Field Hospital, and Edith Head perform at the Zhora Darling venue. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

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

“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+