WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13

Come on, Barbie, let’s go party! Will one-hit-wonder Aqua play “Barbie Girl” over and over at their Fillmore Minneapolis show? Find out when they hit the stage at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $65-$250.

Brit’s Pub hosts its annual Christmas party, starting at 4:30 p.m. with happy hour specials, followed by at 5 p.m. and holiday trivia at 7 p.m. No cover, drink specials.

Celebrate pop star Taylor Swift’s 34th birthday during a late-night dance party at Inbound BrewCo from 9-11 p.m. Free. 

American Red Cross holds a community blood drive at Machine Shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sign up here.

‍Minneapolis Southwest High School music ensembles perform at Orchestra Hall at 7 p.m. All ages, $10/$20 suggested donation.

‍The Barefoot Movement Holiday Show at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25.

‍Wednesday Wellness & Wine with Shannon Rose Yoga at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 6 p.m. Ages 21+, $25/$30.

‍Joe Samba at 7th St Entry with Joey Harkum. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15.

‍JD McPherson brings SOCKS: A Rock N’ Roll Christmas Tour to Fine Line with Joel Paterson. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$45.

‍Merry Christmas from José James featuring Christian Sands at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$55.

Annie Fitzgerald leads a group sound healing workshop at Hewing Hotel from 6-7:30 p.m. $44.

WEEKLY:

Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $8 cover.

‍Mill District Safety Walk from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Meet on the staircase behind the Guthrie Theater and wear an orange hat or shirt

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Holiday Under Glass Concert Series in IDS Center’s Crystal Court from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. All ages, free.

Live holiday music at U.S. Bank Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 14

Nelly, Ashanti, Ja Rule, T.I. and more perform at Target Center for My 00’s Playlist. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $63+.

Fulton Beer puts on Minni Dazzle, a four-day event with some of the same vendors and performers from Holidazzle, starting at 5 p.m. Winter bike ride with Joyful Riders at 6 p.m. and Urban Sound Acapella performance at 7 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Rhythm Street Movement: Who Brought the Humbug? at The Cowles Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $34+.

Learn hand-building techniques for making bowls, cups, trays, sculptures or anything else you can construct with clay during Pints and Pots at Inbound BrewCo from 6-8 p.m. $60 for class and drink.

‍Next Generation of Parks with Al Bangoura, superintendent of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, at Mill City Museum from 7-8:30 p.m. Free.

‍Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20.

‍Broadway Rave: A Musical Theater Dance Party at Fine Line at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15-$30.

‍KC Rae (of Now, Now) at 7th Street Entry with Athletic Assistants. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20.

‍Hot Mulligan at Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 15+, $50+.

‍Holiday Music Series at City Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All ages, free.

The Marquette Hotel hosts a Windows Wonderland pop-up lounge on the 50th floor of IDS Center from 4-7 p.m.

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a winter wreath and porch pot-making class at Hewing Hotel at 6 p.m. Sold out.

WEEKLY:

‍Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $65.

‍All that Drag at Roxy’s Cabaret starring Nina DiAngelo, BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Monica West. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10.

‍Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Holiday Under Glass Concert Series in IDS Center’s Crystal Court from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. All ages, free.

Live holiday music at U.S. Bank Plaza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

‍Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 15

Jazz pianist and Kendrick Lamar collaborator Robert Glasper performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $55-$75.

‍Minnesota Orchestra performs the score from Disney’s Frozen at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $49-$93.

‍Mannheim Steamroller Christmas at Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $56-$76.

‍The Big Wu at First Avenue with Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$30.

‍Minni Dazzle continues at Fulton Beer with an appearance from Santa between 5-7 p.m., followed by Twin Cities Trapeze shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Kid Dakota at Inbound BrewCo from 7-10 p.m. Free. 

Chase & Ovation: “The Music of Prince” at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $20 cover.

Jeffrey Foucault and Pieta Brown at Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $23/$28.

Adam Daniel performs as part of the Holiday Jazzy Patio Series at Marquette Hotel’s Jolliet House from 3-6 p.m.

‍Avery Anna at 7th Street Entry with Lauren Weintraub. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20.

‍Craig Owens at Fine Line with VOILÀ, Andrés, and The Seafloor Cinema. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$43.

‍Rhythm Street Movement: Who Brought the Humbug? at The Cowles Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $34+.

WEEKLY:

‍Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 8 p.m. $15.

‍Lakes & Legends Music Series from 7-9 p.m. All ages; free.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Open daily through Dec 30 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $79+.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $45.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 16

North Loop Winter Market, featuring more than 100 local growers, producers and markers, takes over a massive warehouse adjacent to the Minneapolis Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free entry and parking.

‍Nicollet Island Winter Market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Nicollet Island Pavilion. All ages, free entry.

‍The Official Christmas Bar Crawl starts at 4 p.m. at The Pourhouse, makes stops at four other downtown bars and ends with an after party at Sneaky Pete’s from 10 p.m. to midnight. Ages 21+, $5-$25.

Pryes Brewing Co. is celebrating the longest night of the year with its annual Winter Solstice Party from 11 a.m. until midnight, offering exclusive access to cellar reserves, build-your-own beer flights and a holiday craft market. All ages, free.

‍Live Boxing Series: Morrell Jr. vs. Agbeko at The Armory at 5 p.m. All ages, $25+.

‍Minni Dazzle continues at Fulton Beer with a morning workout led by Alchemy at 10:30 a.m. (registration required), a performance from Target Spots Choir at 12:30 p.m., an appearance from Santa between 5-7 p.m. and drag bingo with Anastasia C Principal at 8 p.m. All ages, free.

Flip Phone Events presents A Barbie Christmas Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Inbound BrewCo is hosting a fundraiser for Ruff Start Rescue and photos with the Grinch event (for humans and dogs) from 1-4 p.m.

Backyard Boom Box presents Snow Daze Ugly Sweater Party at Modist Brewing Co. from 4-11 p.m. Free.

The 30th annual Winter Wonderland Holiday Party at The Eugene J. Carpenter Mansion is a National Historic Landmark, 300 Clifton, from 6-10 p.m. $20.

‍Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy presented by Minnesota Dance Theatre kicks off a weeklong residency at State Theatre. Performances at 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. All ages, $20-$130.

Timebomb Pro Wrestling presents Holiday Hell at Glass House. Doors at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $25.

‍Viva Knievel’s Sleigh Ball: A Holiday Spectacular at Fine Line. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40.

‍Michael W. Smith Christmas with special guest Michael Tait at Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $59-$79.

Opening night of Art at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29-$82.

‍Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Indiana Pacers at Target Center at 7 p.m. All ages, $31+.

‍Frozen in Concert at Orchestra Hall. Performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. All ages, $37-$103.

‍Christopher Titus at Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $30+.

Alma Andina with Noche Chingona at Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m.All ages, $17/$22.

The Good, the Bad & the Funky at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $15 cover.

‍Robert Glasper at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $55-$75.‍

DURRY at First Avenue with DNM. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22.

‍helloworld at 7th Street Entry with Asher Postman and Izek Rose. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$15.

‍Rhythm Street Movement: Who Brought the Humbug? at The Cowles Center. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All ages, $34+.

WEEKLY:

‍A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every weekend through Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages, free.

‍Mill City Farmers Market at Mill City Museum, every first and third Saturday through April from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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:

‍Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday (except for federal holidays) from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $79+.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40/$45.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 17

Minneapolis Craft Market’s final holiday market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. is a special pet-themed marketplace from noon to 5 p.m., with a holiday cookie decoration fundraiser for Healing Hearts Animal Rescue from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free.

Fletcher's Ice Cream hosts its third annual Pictures with Krampus and Holiday Bazaar from 2-6 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Minni Dazzle wraps up at Fulton Beer after another morning workout led by Alchemy at 10:30 a.m. (registration required), live music at 3:30 p.m. and holiday trivia from 5-7 p.m. All ages, free.

‍T. Mychael Rambo & Thomasina Petrus Sing Songs of Joy & Hope for the Holidays at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis from 4-5:30 p.m. All ages, $35.

‍White Line Darko at 7th Street Entry with Beneath Green, Motherwind and Vinny Franco and the Love Channel. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15.

‍Yussef Dayes at Fine Line with Rocco Palladino (bass), Elijah Fox (keys), and Venna (saxophone). Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$50.

‍Robert Glasper at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $55-$75.

Americana artist Chris Koza performs in Hewing Hotel’s ballroom. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25.

‍Frozen in Concert at Orchestra Hall at 2 p.m. All ages, $55-$103.

‍Loyce Houlton’s Nutcracker Fantasy presented by Minnesota Dance Theatre at State Theatre. Show at 3 p.m. All ages, $20-$130.‍

Rhythm Street Movement: Who Brought the Humbug? at The Cowles Center. Show at 1 p.m. All ages, $34+.

WEEKLY:

‍Cult Cinema Sundays at Roxy’s Cabaret. Doors open at 7 p.m., movie starts at 8 p.m. Free entry and popcorn.

‍Minneapolis Farmers Market – Lyndale Avenue, every Saturday and Sunday through December (except federal holidays) from 9 a.m. until noon. All ages, free.

‍Sunday Steam with Paige LaBreche at Hewing Hotel from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 21+, $65.

‍Beauty & Bubbles drag brunch at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at noon. $15.

‍Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

RECURRING:

‍Art at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29-$82.

‍Nordic Village Market at Four Seasons Hotel Minneapolis, every Saturday and Sunday (except for federal holidays) from 12-4 p.m. through January. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40/$45.

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MONDAY, DEC. 18

All-female quartet STRINGenius performs a free dinnertime concert at Chloe by Vincent from 6-8 p.m. Reservations are recommended.

‍Loring Park Crafters meets at Loring Park Community Center from 2-4 p.m. to share tips for quilting, knitting, crocheting, scrapbooking and other hand crafts. Registration and craft supplies are required. All ages, free.

The Peterson Family: Twas the Jam Before Christmas at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40.

‍Odd Prospect and Mom Rock at 7th Street Entry with Natalie Fideler. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15.

‍Family bingo night at Loring Park Community Center from 7-8 p.m. All ages, free.

‍A Holiday Evening with Kristin Chenoweth and the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7:30 p.m. Sold out.

WEEKLY:

‍Dāna Yoga (donation-based class) at Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages; free or give what you can to local nonprofit.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 19

Opening night of Mrs. Doubtfire: The New Musical Comedy at Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8+, $40-$139.

‍Sing! An Irish Christmas with Keith and Kristyn Getty at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $33-$73.

Basement Gang presents PRESSURE MADE at 7th Street Entry with RZ Shahid, Bushido.Chop., Bigg Kiaa, EssJay TheAfrocentricRatchet, sounds by Sole2Dotz, and hosted by Juice Lord. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15.

‍The Peterson Family: Twas the Jam Before Christmas at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40.

‍Holiday Music Series at City Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All ages, free.

WEEKLY:

‍International Reggae Allstars at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

‍Open mic night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free.

RECURRING:

‍Art at Guthrie Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12+, $29-$82.

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. Through Dec. 30, it’s open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.