WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5
Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin kicks off a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls face off at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $13+
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
The Music of The Masters pays tribute to Art Garfunkel, Barry Manilow, and Glen Campbell at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$60
The Cherry Pit presents Bible Study, an open jam for local musicians, at Berlin from 7-11 p.m. No cover
High Speed Snowshoes headline the Zhora Darling venue. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15
Country singer Max McNown plays 7th St Entry with Theo Kandel for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, 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
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+
THURSDAY, FEB. 6
Toro y Moi and Panda Bear share a bill at First Avenue with Nourished By Time. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40+
The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Houston Rockets to Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $11+
Milkweed Books welcomes poet Eiren Caffall to launch her two new books, “The Mourner’s Bestiary” and “All the Water in the World,” starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free
Hewing Hotel unveils its latest art exhibition, MOTOGRAPHIKA, from the inventive imaginations of artists Bill Phelps, Jeremy Clark and John Christenson. Event from 6-8 p.m. Free
Five Iron Golf throws a grand opening party from 5-8 p.m. at its new North Loop location.
Southside Aces flawlessly replicate the sound of classic New Orleans at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20
Year Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
Local guitarist Kenny Reichert plays at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Joy Guidry makes her Minneapolis debut with a live performance that promises to captivate and inspire at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $25
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
Country singer Max McNown plays 7th St Entry with Theo Kandel for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin continues her four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
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 Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+
FRIDAY, FEB. 7
Find a locally-made gift for your sweetheart during the Old St. Anthony Valentine’s Night Market from 6-10 p.m. at Machine Shop. All ages, free
Sip ‘n Bloom offers a flower arranging workshop at Machine Shop during the market from 6-7 p.m. $70-$85
Collide Theatrical Dance Co. fuses tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop in its take on William Shakespeare’s classic story of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Luminary Arts Center, where it runs for two weeks. Show at 7 p.m. $48-$60
Quarter Life Crisis puts on a Pop Punk Prom at the Fine Line with Joey Bonner starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Country singer-songwriter Parker McCollum stops at Target Center on his What Kinda Man Tour with special guests Kameron Marlowe and William Beckmann. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $30+
Liz Draper and Sara Pajunen reunite for an improvised midwinter performance at Berlin 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Pavel Jany & Global Jazz Collegium perform original material and modern jazz hits at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
Miguel Vargas and Terrell LaMarr, hosts of the KFAI radio show Radio Pocho, spin a late-night lounge set at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Bunny Blood holds an album release show at Zhora Darling with Glitter Pit and Boobless. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10
Alex Rossi performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Hewing Hotel hosts a THC tasting event with MLLW from 6-8 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Greats Gone 2 Soon presents The Men of Motown, a tribute to Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, and more, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40
Eleganza! headlines a local show at 7th St Entry with The Silent Treatment, Manias and New Rocket Union starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin 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 the Icons Drag Show at Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. $20
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. $41+
SATURDAY, FEB. 8
Chinese-American pipa player Gao Hong joins the Minnesota Orchestra for a Lunar New Year Celebration with music that honors family traditions and themes of unity and health. Show at 7 p.m. $41-$116
The City’s annual Community Connections Conference takes place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free
The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Portland Trail Blazers to Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $18+
Gamut Gallery hosts a public opening night for Duluth-based artist Jonathan Thunder, an enrolled member of the Red Lake Band of Ojibwe, and his solo exhibition, Sovereignty of Joy. Event from 7-10 p.m. $20
Alt-rock band Wallows headlines the Armory with support from Deb Never. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $63+
Meet, take a photo, do crafts, and sing with Elsa and Anna from Disney’s “Frozen” at Inbound BrewCofrom 12-2 p.m. All ages, free
The Gamma Xi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. invites you to their fourth annual musical event, Silky, Silky Soul Singer: A Tribute To Frankie Beverly & Maze, at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $45-$55
Oh na-na, what's her name? Rihanna Drag Brunch returns to Union Rooftop. Show at 10 a.m., 12:30 (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
“Las Leonas, performed in Spanish, explores the legacy of being a lioness and how women build their legacy every day at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $67+
Unicorn World returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for the weekend. Open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, $30+
Backyard Boombox brings DISKO FEVER to the Modist Brewing Co. event space starting at 6 p.m. $10
Careful Gaze headlines the Zhora Darling venue with friends. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
The Brothers Allmanac perform The Allman Brothers Band’s first live album “At Fillmore East” in its entirety at First Avenue with Talking Heads cover band Slippery People. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18
Mill City Hot Club fills Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Trench Size Trio play funky instrumental music at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $10
DJ Wicked spins soul, jazz, funk, Brazilian and UK house at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Eggy rocks out at the FIne Line with Six Foot Blonde. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $21
Jay Bee & the Routine performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12
Slynk and Phyphr share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
Comedian and writer Laurie Kilmartin continues 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 the Goddess Experience Drag Show at Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. $20
RECURRING:
Collide Theatrical Dance Co. fuses tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop in its take on William Shakespeare’s classic story of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Luminary Arts Center, where it runs for two weeks. Show at 7:30 p.m. $48-$60
The Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $41+
SUNDAY, FEB. 9
North Loop Green hosts a Puppy Bowl Watch Pawty for doggies on the Bassett Hound patio starting at 1 p.m. All ages, free
Celebrate seasons of love during a singalong Rent Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Modesitt Markets holds its 2nd annual Sweetheart Arts makers market featuring goods from queer, BIPOC and disabled artists from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis. All ages, free
Minnesota Youth Symphonies takes the stage for their Winter Concert, showcasing the talents of students in five orchestras. Show at 2 p.m. $23-$27
Rapper and singer 070 Shake headlines First Avenue with Bryant Barnes and Johan Lenox. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Trius performs innovative arrangements of jazz standards; pop tunes; and covers of works by many ECM artists. Show at 7 p.m. $10
Design and decorate a personalized tumbler with Mermaid Cove MN at Inbound BrewCo from 1-3 p.m. All ages, $25-$50
Unicorn World returns to the Minneapolis Convention Center for the weekend. Open from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, $30+
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 Bottomless Drag Brunch starting at 12 p.m. $20
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:
Collide Theatrical Dance Co. fuses tap, ballet, jazz and hip-hop in its take on William Shakespeare’s classic story of “Romeo and Juliet” at the Luminary Arts Center, where it runs for two weeks. Show at 2 p.m. $48-$60
The Guthrie Theater stages William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” for the eighth time through March 23. Show at 1 p.m. $41+
MONDAY, FEB. 10
BARd Shakes brings Shakespeare’s starcrossed love story “Romeo & Juliet” to Minneapolis Cider Co. Show at 7 p.m. Free
Ahmed and The Creators perform classic jazz at the Dakota with Omar Abdulkarim. Show at 7 p.m. $25
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board offers a relief printing class at Water Works Park from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $30-$45
Jeremy Boettcher, Scott Burton and Sean Carey perform as Mantis at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10
Inbound BrewCo hosts an open mic night from 8-10 p.m. Free but sign-up is required
Bad Weather performs at the Zhora Darling venue with Tannins and Black Wine Doors at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
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 eight-week
TUESDAY, FEB. 11
"Hadestown" intertwines two mythic tales on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back at the Orpheum Theatre, where it runs through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 8+, sold out
Rapper and singer-songwriter Destroy Lonely performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $65+
Glass House hosts a winter social hour with music by DJ Jake Ryan, bites from Brasa, and live glassblowing by Hennepin Made from 4:30-7 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience plays a Valentine’s show at the Dakota starting at 7 p.m. $42
Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board hosts Cards Against Boredom: A Speedy Cards Against Humanity Night inside the Nicollet Island Pavilion from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, free
Eddie 9V performs at 7th St Entry with Cousin Curtiss. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18
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
