WEDNESDAY, FEB. 19

French-American jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40/$45

Mike Lester and other local comedians tell jokes during The Modist Comedy Hour from 8-10 p.m. at Modist Brewing Co. $10/$15

A R I Z O N A stops at First Avenue on the Victory Lap Tour with Moody Joody. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

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

BoomBox plays at the Fine Line with Angel Beloved of MPLSHOUSE. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Stephen Day headlines 7th St Entry with Abbey Cone. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35

WEEKLY:

The Cherry Pit presents Bible Study, an open jam for local musicians, at Berlin from 7-11 p.m. No cover

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. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $33+

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 10 a.m. $48-$60

THURSDAY, FEB. 20

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Gamut Gallery hosts an artist conversation with Jonathan Thunder, whose solo exhibition "Sovereignty of Joy” is on display through March 9, moderated by Russ White. Event from 6-8 p.m. $20 or free for members

The 10th anniversary Ready or Hot fashion show, a fundraiser for Planned Parenthood North Central States, makes a comeback at First Avenue with DJ Tricky Miki. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$100

Blackbird Revolt hosts Storied: A Black Zine Workshop in its new space on Harmon Place. All ages, free but registration is required

Pianist deVon Russell Gray performs two solo sets at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then the Tina Schlieske Sextet takes over at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $25-$35

Raj Uppal hosts the Tighty Whitey's Comedy Show at Whitey's Old Town Saloon from 8-10 p.m. Free

The Minnesota Orchestra performs Alexandre Desplat’s epic score during “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out

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

The World is Burning So I Made Smores” previews at Dudley Riggs Theatre for a week ahead of its two-month run. Show at $30+

Vocal ensemble Sweet Honey In the Rock performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $55-$70

In the Westminster Presbyterian Church sanctuary, Listeso String Quartet covers songs by Queen at 6:30 p.m. and Coldplay and Imagine Dragons at 8:45 p.m. $28+ 

Welsh singer-songwriter Jamie Miller performs at the Fine Line with Alex Sampson and Garrett Adair Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25

Chris Porter 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:

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

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. 21

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Comedian and actor Kevin Hart stops at the Armory for three nights on his Acting My Age Tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $190+

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mason Jennings performs at the Dakota over two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

DJ Yonci pays tribute to Black artists during Groovin’ Through History from 6-8 p.m. at the Loring Community Arts Center. All ages, free

Comedian and actor Andrew Santino stops at the Pantages Theatre for two nights on his Freeze Peach Tour. Shows at 7 and 9:30 pm. $50+

The three-day Minnesota Golf Show tees off at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $13

Sidepiece headlines the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $56+

Muscadine Bloodline stops at First Avenue on The Coastal Plain Tour with Wild Horses. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50

Longtime friends and collaborators Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett perform every third Friday of the month at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then a quintet led by saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento performs pop and jazz from her debut album at Berlin over two nights. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15-$25

DJ Rulo spins a Latin-inspired set at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Broadway Rave, a musical theater dance party, returns to the Fine Line. Music at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

It’s Psych Night at the Zhora Darling venue with Weald, The Hypnic Jerks, and King Caesar. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Swag performs at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Local band Manplanet plays 7th St Entry with Kepi Ghoulie Electric. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Chris Porter continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

The Minnesota Orchestra performs the epic score from Alexandre Desplat during “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $90-$135

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 Funky Fridays Drag Show at Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. All ages, $20

RECURRING:

The World is Burning So I Made Smores” previews at Dudley Riggs Theatre for a week ahead of its two-month run. Show at $30+

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+

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

SATURDAY, FEB. 22

Sparkle Smash will battle at U.S. Bank Stadium for the first time during Monster Jam. Photo courtesy of Feld Entertainment, Inc.

Monster Jam returns to U.S. Bank Stadium for the weekend with a new unicorn-themed monster truck called Sparkle Smash. Event at 5 p.m. All ages, $30+

Downtown Chill brings a five-hole disc golf course, saunas, fire pits, food trucks, and music to The Commons from 1-5 p.m. All ages, free

Mill City Museum offers STEM Family Day from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. All ages, free

Totally Red Vintage Fest comes to the Minneapolis Convention Center for two days. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $8-$25

Backyard Boombox throws the Totally Rad Dance Party after the first day of the vintage festival at Brühaven Craft Co. from 7-12 p.m. $5

Comedian and actor Shane Gillis does stand-up at Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. $56+

Dance with somebody who loves you during Whitney Houston Drag Brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $20

Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” brings the children’s cartoon to life at the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $50+

Surly Brewing presents Dancing in the Moonlight, a yacht rock party featuring DJ Jake Rudh and Private Oates, at the Fine Line. Music at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

The Willie August Project plays two sets of award-winning original tunes and jazz classics at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover

Then a quintet led by saxophonist Lucia Sarmiento performs pop and jazz from her debut album at Berlin for the second night. Show at 7:30 p.m.$25

Chilean DJ TaliaKnight spins deep house and lounge at Berlin to end the night starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover

Molchat Doma headline First Avenue with Sextile. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $68

Flip Phone Events presents Sabrina + Charli + Chappell Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m. (sold out), 12:30 and 3 p.m. (sold out) All ages, $20 plus entree purchase

Plague of Stars holds an album release at the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 6 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a flower arranging workshop at Graze Food Hall by Travail from 11:30-12:30 p.m. $70-$85

Dan Ristrom & The Big Throwdown performs at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Ax and the Hatchetmen play 7th St Entry with Easy Honey and The Back Alley. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart stops at the Armory for three nights on his Acting My Age Tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $190+

Minneapolis singer-songwriter Mason Jennings performs at the Dakota over two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $40/$45

Comedian and actor Andrew Santino stops at the Pantages Theatre for two nights on his Freeze Peach Tour. Shows at 7 and 9:30 pm. $50+The Minnesota Orchestra performs the epic score from Alexandre Desplat during “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $59-$121

The Minnesota Golf Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. $13

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

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:

The World is Burning So I Made Smores” previews at Dudley Riggs Theatre for a week ahead of its two-month run. Show at $30+

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. 23

Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Vintage Market

Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop with vintage clothing, accessories, and home goods from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free admission

Bestselling author Curtis Sittenfeld discusses her newest book, “Show Don’t Tell,” at the Minneapolis Central Library from 2-3 p.m. Free but registration is required

Share your favorite short story or poem in honor of Black History Month during a Read In at the Sumner Library from 2:30-4:30 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Timberwolves try to repeat their recent win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the best team in the Western Conference, at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $22+

CorePower Yoga leads a Sip and Flow event from 10-11 a.m. on the 50th floor of the IDS Center. Ages 18+, free but registration is required

The Celtic Junction Arts Center presents Solas: The 30th Anniversary Tour at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55+

The Dust of Suns plays all original, magical, mysterious, romantic instrumental music at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Hewing Hotel offers a four-hour Rise & Revitalize wellness retreat from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $114

Matthew McNeal headlines the Zhora Darling venue with Leslie and Poison Ivy and the People. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15 

Flip Phone Events presents One Direction Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase

Lisa Fischer and Grand Baton perform at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $50-$60

Totally Red Vintage Fest comes to the Minneapolis Convention Center for two days. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $8-$25

Monster Jam returns to U.S. Bank Stadium for the weekend with a new unicorn-themed monster truck called Sparkle Smash. Show at 3 p.m. All ages, $30+

Paw Patrol Live! “A Mighty Adventure” brings the children’s cartoon to life at the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $50+

Kelsy Karter & The Heroines headline 7th St Entry with Surly Grrly and Rebel Queens. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18

The Minnesota Orchestra performs the epic score from Alexandre Desplat during “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2” in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, $106-$155

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart stops at the Armory for three nights on his Acting My Age Tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $190+

The Minnesota Golf Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $13

WEEKLY:

The Initials Game Live brings a fast-paced word game to Graze Food Hall by Travail from 2-4 p.m. 

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

MONDAY, FEB. 24

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Lovely’s Sewing & Arts Collective offers a community sewing social and financial literacy workshop starting at 6 p.m. Ages 6+, free

Masters of Hawaiian Music George Kahumoku Jr., Sonny Lim, and Herb Ohta Jr. perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board offers a Park Pallette Art Class focused on upcycled materials from 6:30-8 p.m. at Water Works Park. Ages 14+, $30 for residents

Gabe Terracciano Group strings together different elements of jazz, bluegrass, and world music to create a new type of sound at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $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. 25

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Post Sex Nachos play 7th St Entry with VEAUX. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18

Flip Phone Events puts on a New Talent Showcase Drag Dinner featuring up-and-coming drag performers at Union Rooftop from 7-9 p.m. All ages, $17 plus entree purchase

Acoustic guitarist Trace Bundy performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $36+

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

The Bar Exams bring trivia to Brühaven Craft Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. 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