WEDNESDAY, JAN. 29

Comedian, actor and musician Tim Heidecker, half of the comedy duo Tim & Eric, performs with The Very Good Bad at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Burning Blue Rain holds an album release show at 7th St Entry with Saltydog and Lighter Co. starting at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Carmen Lynch kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Brühaven Craft Co. hosts a Dungeons, Dragons, & Drinks event from 5-10 p.m. $30

The Legends of Fingerpicking: Pat Donohue, Tim Sparks & Phil Heywood perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30

Poet Kimiko Hahn reads from her latest collection, “The Ghost Forest: New and Selected Poems,” at Milkweed Books starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Kat & the Kodachromes headline the Zhora Darling venue with Jeremiah, Ditchweed, and The God Damn Band. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Red Thread & Aby Wolf and the Laurels String Quartet perform at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. Sold out

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

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THURSDAY, JAN. 30

Actor and comedian Jimmy O. Yang stops at the State Theatre on his Big & Tall Tour. Show at 8 p.m. $68+

Atlanta rapper Lazer Dim 700 performs at 7th St Entry with Slimesito. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $22

Listeso String Quartet performs “Dreams,” “Landslide,” and other hits during Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 8:45 p.m. $55-$70

Local pianist Dale Alexander fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then the solo project of NYC-based guitarist and producer Asher Kurtz, Old Feels, takes over at Belin with support from Nelson Devereaux. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20

The Beatles Reimagined features four of Minnesota’s most prominent guitarists reimagining Fab Four hits at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25

Carmen Lynch continues her 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

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FRIDAY, JAN. 31

The Current DJ Jill Riley hosts First Avenue’s Best New Bands of 2024, featuring Bizhiki, Christy Costello, The Dalmatian Club, Kiernan, Mati, porch light, and room3. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The Bar Exams brings a Buzzed Spelling Bee, a new monthly event, to Graze Food Hall by Travail starting at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Concert pianist George Li and the Minnesota Orchestra perform compositions by Liszt and Dvořák at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $20+

The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show comes to U.S. Bank Stadium through Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, $4-$10

Hewing Hotel holds a High Fika Tea Service from 12-2 p.m. $42

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Chastity Brown performs at the Dakota over two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Gasolina Reggaetón Party takes over the Fillmore Minneapolis starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $23+

Country band Treaty Oak Revival headlines the Armory with support from Kolby Cooper. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out

English guitarist Mike Dawes performs at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

“Big Christmas Energy,” an annual holiday show of sketches and songs, ends its run at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14+, $45‍‍

Michael O’Brien Trio fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis String Project takes over at Berlin from 7:30-10 p.m. $15

Then local DJ Andrew Broder plays an all-vinyl set from his extensive and unpredictable collection at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

The White Keys cover hits from the ‘60s, 2000s and everything in between at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Ancient Waves headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Betty Won't and Ciao Bello. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15

Northern Lights Junior Volleyball’s 17th annual January Thaw tournament takes over the Minneapolis Convention Center through Sunday. All ages, $13-$42 for spectators

London-based band Porridge Radio plays 7th St Entry with Sluice. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Carmen Lynch continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. 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

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SATURDAY, FEB. 1

The Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29

Alt-rock band Guster performs at the State Theatre. Show at 8:30 p.m. $46+

We Them One’s Comedy Tour stops at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $115+

Magic City Hippies headline First Avenue with Mustard Service. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Washington Wizards at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $15+

Harry Potter Drag Brunch brings your favorite characters to life at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree

Country singer-songwriter Dylan Marlowe performs at the Fine Line with Brian Fuller. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $28

Former Vikings player Leo Lewis discusses some of his favorite books and interviews local authors Duchess Harris and Steve Davis Jr. at Strive Bookstore from 12-2 p.m. All ages, free

The Taylor Party: Taylor Swift Night takes over the Fillmore Minneapolis starting at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$36

The Dirty Nil plays 7th St Entry with Grumpster and House & Home. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Chastity Brown performs at the Dakota over two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Minneapolis band Mikel Wright & the Wrongs returns to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Multi-instrumentalist Nick Bhalla fills Berlin with two sets of improvised solo piano at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Ross Clowser Quartet takes over at Berlin from 7:30-10 p.m. $15

Chris Wilbourn brings joyful, jazzy house vibes to Berlin for a late-night lounge DJ set starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Aberration headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Nothingness and Extermination Day. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12

Concert pianist George Li and the Minnesota Orchestra perform compositions by Liszt and Dvořák at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $46+

The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show continues at U.S. Bank Stadium through Sunday. Open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. All ages, $4-$10

Carmen Lynch concludes her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. 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

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SUNDAY, FEB. 2

Jazz trumpeter Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$50

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts an LGBTQ+ Singles & Paws Mixer from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35

Indie-pop band MICHELLE plays the Fine Line with Ayoni. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis leads a scarf bombing in Loring Park starting at 10:45 a.m.

A new Mount Rose American Teen Princess will be crowned during Drop Dead Gorgeous Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree

The Great Northern’s K'óoben pop-up returns to Glass House from 5-9 p.m. with multiple chef stations from Gustavo Romero of Oro by Nixta, Thomas Boemer of Revival, Alex Roberts of Alma, and more. $75‍

Sip ‘n Bloom offers a Galentine’s flower arranging class at Inbound BrewCo from 1-2 p.m. $70-$85

Local musicians Nathan Hanson, Leyna Marika Papach, Kyle Motl, and Steve Hirsh perform at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $8-$15

Laurel Van Matre leads a yoga class at Modist Brewing Co. from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Topez holds its annual birthday show at Zhora Darling with Poison Ivy & the People, Space Monkey Mafia, and Dog Gamn. Ages 18+, $12

The Minneapolis Home + Remodeling Show concludes at U.S. Bank Stadium. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $4-$10

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 Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Show at 7 p.m. $29

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MONDAY, FEB. 3

CHVRCHES frontwoman Lauren Mayberry comes to the Fine Line on her solo tour with Cult of Venus. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

British singer-songwriter David Gray performs at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Almost sold out

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Sacramento Kings at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $12+

English guitarists Albert Lee and Jeremy Clyde perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$55

Local musicians Ross Hutchens, Pat Keen, and Toby Ramaswamy present an evening of improvised music for an electroacoustic ensemble featuring keys, bass, drums, and modular synthesizer at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

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, FEB. 4

TikTok sensation Nessa Barrett performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $48+

The American Symphonic Tapestry invites kids (grades 3-6) to Orchestra Hall for a Minnesota Orchestra program on the American orchestral sound. Shows at 10 and 11:35 a.m. $6.25 

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

MacPhail Center for Music’s elite Dakota Combo, featuring some of the top high school talent in Minnesota, performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20

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:

The Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29