WEDNESDAY, JAN. 22
Singer-songwriter Jontavious Willis reinvigorates today’s blues with the spirit of the past at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35
The Dregs play 7th St Entry with SoulFlower, Polivon, Yana the Mooncricket. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12
The Cherry Pit presents an open jam for Twin Cities musicians at Berlin starting at 7 p.m. No cover
It’s French bulldog breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gossling starts a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
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+
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 Saturday. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $33+
THURSDAY, JAN. 23
The Minneapolis Boat Show docks at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 2-8 p.m. All ages, $13/$15
Run or inline skate around U.S. Bank Stadium during the last Winter Warm-Up session of the season from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $16
Minneapolis College holds a Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration, We Are All MLK, beginning with breakfast at 9 a.m. All ages, free
Electronic artist Of The Trees performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $46+
Rising comedian and social media sensation Matt Mathews brings his Boujee On A Budget Tour to the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $50+
Listeso String Quartet performs music from Netflix’s “Bridgerton” series by candlelight in the Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary. Show at 8:45 p.m. $40-$60
Your Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
Get help from Health Access MN experts as you register for health insurance through MNsure at the Minneapolis Central Library from 1-4 p.m.
Davina and The Vagabonds return to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45
Tom The Mail Man plays 7th St Entry with Tahj Keeton. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gossling continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
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+
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:
“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 Saturday. 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. 24
Country pop singer-songwriter Kelsea Ballerini Live stops at Target Center with special guests Sasha Alex Sloan and MaRynn Taylor. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $44+
Stand-up comedian Sal Vulcano brings his Everything's Fine Tour to the State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $49+
The Other Jeannie Retelle hosts a free drag and burlesque show at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-10 p.m.
Pixies frontman Frank Black at First Avenue performs “Teenager of the Year” at First Avenue to kick off The Currents 20th anniversary celebration. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
Electronic music duo Two Friends headlines the Armory with support from Laszewo, Beachcrimes, and MC4D. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $71+
Vocalist, songwriter, and producer glaive performs at the Fine Line. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25
The Cedar Cultural Center hosts a 28-hour Drone Not Drones benefit for Doctors Without Borders starting at 7 p.m. All ages, $35/$40
Some Shitty Cover Band plays crowd favorites at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Jazz trio Framework fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-7 p.m. No cover
Minneapolis Central Library screens “Arsenic and Old Lace” as part of its weekly Magnet Film Club starting at 1 p.m.
Mary Prescott’s “Lucent Ground,” featuring Kengchakaj, at Berlin conjures a folkloric sound experience unfolding from ancient Asian mythologies and wonders of the natural and supernatural worlds. Show at 8 p.m. $25
Minneapolis-based DJ Amy Pickett plays eclectic downtempo at Berlin starting at 9:30 p.m. No cover
Sonic Dream provides the soundtrack for Amplified Arts at the Hewing Hotel from 7-9:30 p.m. $36
Bad Idea and FarFarAway headline a Minneapolis punk-core takeover at the Zhora Darling venue. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12/$15
Christian Lee Hutson plays 7th St Entry with Allegra Krieger. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $18
The Minneapolis Boat Show docks at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 12-9 p.m. All ages, $13/$15
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gossling continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40
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+
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 Saturday. 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. 25
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists presents a teen rendition of the beloved musical “Chicago” at the Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 3 and 7:30 p.m. $16
Make friendship bracelets, flex your knowledge, and sing and dance to her hits during Taylor Swift Day at Inbound BrewCo from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. All ages, free
Local artist Nur-D performs energetic hip-hop at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25-$35
The Current’s 20th Anniversary Celebration continues at the First Avenue with Beach Bunny, Bad Bad Hats and MAKR AN ERIS. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $52
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. Tipoff at 2 p.m. All ages, $15+
Flip Phone Events’ Chappell Roan drag brunch returns to Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
The curtain falls on “The Heart Sellers,” a moving new comedy about two women who are new to America and homesick on Thanksgiving, at the Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $41+
Brühaven Craft Co. hosts a puppy adoption with Healing Hearts Rescue from 12-2 p.m.
Marlene Zuk and Kathryn Nuernberger read and discuss science writing and finding inspiration from museum collections at Milkweed Books. Event at 6:30 p.m. All ages, free
The Vaccines headlines the Fine Line with THUS LOVE. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Ethan Ostrow and Dan Carpel fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Then jazz ensemble Atlantis Quartet takes over at Berlin at 7:30 p.m. $15/$25
James Taylor spins a global mix of jazz, soul, boogie, and other improvised music at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Lisa Genova discusses her latest book, “More of Less Maddy,” at Minneapolis Central Library starting at 3 p.m. All ages, free
North Loop building 801 Washington Lofts hosts a gallery opening featuring Owen Good lll, Marguerite Mills, and Susan Eaton from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Laugh Track headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Tender Comrade and Hot Pursuit. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$12
High & Mighty performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Too Much Love takes over 7th St Entry starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
Stand-up comedian Eddie Gossling concludes his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40
The Minneapolis Boat Show docks at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $13/$15
Broadway’s touring production of “Parade,” a dramatization of the 1913 trial of Jewish American Leo Frank, comes to the Orpheum Theatre through Sunday. Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. $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
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
SUNDAY, JAN. 26
Slayer guitarist Kerry King rocks out at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $53+
Defy gravity during Flip Phone Events’ “Wicked” singalong drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Local vocalists Ginger Commodore, Kendra Glenn, and Monique Blakey star in Songstress – A Tribute to Anita Baker at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40
The Minneapolis Boat Show sets sail from the Minneapolis Convention Center after the fourth and final day. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $13/$15
Carbon Sound welcomes Zak Khan and friends to Berlin for the final evening of its January residency. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
Laurel Van Matre leads a yoga class at Modist Brewing Co. from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. $15
The curtain falls on Broadway’s touring production of “Parade,” a dramatization of the 1913 trial of Jewish American Leo Frank, at the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. $50+
Sean Rowe plays 7th St Entry with Social Animals. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists presents a teen rendition of the beloved musical “Chicago” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $16
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+
MONDAY, JAN. 27
Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Ashley DuBose, who competed on NBC’s “The Voice,” performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $26+
English musician Geordie Greep headlines First Avenue with NNAMDÏ. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Minneapolis Central Library offers a Teen Poetry Workshop from 5-6:30 p.m.
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Atlanta Hawks at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $11+
Berlin hosts Last Mondays with Medium Zach, featuring multi-instrumentalist Karl Remus. Show at 7 p.m. No cover
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
TUESDAY, JAN. 28
The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, an acclaimed ensemble of musicians led by Grammy-winning composer, trumpeter and cultural ambassador Wynton Marsalis, performs at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. Sold out
Drop in for one-on-one small business consultation with entrepreneurial experts from LegalCORPS, SCORE, and the Minneapolis Small Business Team from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Minneapolis Central Library.
Kavyesh Kaviraj and Omar Abdulkarim play jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30
The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $50+
The Get Up Kids perform their 25-year-old album “Something to Write Home About” in its entirety at the Fine Line with Smoking Popes. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
The Backfires play indie rock at 7th St Entry with Foxtide. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15
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