WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16
The Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets series concludes at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $15+
Local journalist Angela Davis moderates a panel honoring Black Maternal Health Week at the Minneapolis Central Library from 2-4 p.m. Free but registration is required
Vincent Mason headlines First Avenue with Cole Goodwin. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Altruit and Jump Loop bring A/V excursions to Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $10
Chris Santiago discusses the future of poetry at Milkweed Books starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free
Jake Johannsen begins a four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Kassa Overall melds hip-hop and jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$35
Hometeam Quarterback headlines the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
SOFIA ISELLA performs at 7th St Entry with Brendan Abernathy. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out
Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17
WEEKLY:
Kobi. Co offers discounted bespoke candle making workshops between 12 and 6 p.m. $35
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 Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $46+
THURSDAY, APRIL 17
Stand-up comedian Stavros Halkias tells jokes at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $37+
Elderbrook headlines the First Avenue with Jerro and Tonez. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $31
Travis Anderson Trio covers the greatest TV theme songs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25
Mill City Museum celebrates the release of "Home Club: Up-and-Comers and Comebacks at Acme Comedy Company" with author Patrick Strait from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Goldie plays the Fine Line with Submotive. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Your Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
Jazz trio BluLuna performs at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Jazz trio Starflower opens for Ruth Mascelli and Mary Hanson Scott at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $16/$18
Constant Insult and Dauber share a bill at Zhora Darling. Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$12
The Lagoons perform at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22.50
Jake Johannsen continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17
WEEKLY:
Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50
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 Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+
FRIDAY, APRIL 18
Dawes headlines First Avenue with Michigander. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $42
The St. Olaf Band and St. Olaf Jazz Band share the stage for a celebratory evening of music at Orchestra Hall, honoring St. Olaf College's 150th anniversary. Show at 7:30 p.m. $24-$55
New York City comic Sam Morril does stand-up at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $44+
The Other HotBox brings a drag and burlesque show that’s high as hell (literally) to Modist’s taproom from 8-10 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Johnnie Brown performs the music of Gregory Porter at the Dakota. Show at7 p.m. $30
Tropidelic and Ballyhoo! performs at the Fine Line with Joey Harkum. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Zacc Harris’s American Reverie reimagines classic American folk songs through the lens of contemporary jazz. Show at 4:30 p.m. No cover
The Lenard Simpson Quartet performs two sets of original music from the saxophonist and composer’s recent release, “New Beginnings,” at Berlin. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20
Music producer and DJ Akko digs into his rich crates of vinyl and digital tracks to blend a narrative across jazz, funk, house, and boogie at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Look@Me headlines the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10
Sam MacPherson plays 7th St Entry with Abby Powledge. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $17.50
White Keys perform at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Jake Johannsen continues his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17
WEEKLY:
Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50
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 Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+
SATURDAY, APRIL 19
Kendrick Lamar and SZA kick off their national tour at U.S. Bank Stadium. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out but resale tickets are available
The annual North Loop Candy Grab takes over North Loop Green starting at 10 a.m. All ages, free
Hewing Hotel hosts an adult-only Easter egg hunt on the rooftop at 11 a.m. Ages 21+, free
The 2025 Earth Day 5K Bee Run/Walk and River Cleanup travels around Boom Island starting at 9 a.m. All ages, $40-$45
The 31st annual Minneapolis Earth Day Cleanup will happen at dozens of sites from 9:30 a.m. to noon. All ages, free
“The Nacirema Society” opens at Guthrie Theater on the Wurtele Thrust stage, where it runs through late May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+
Modist throws an all-day Cloud 9 anniversary party with exclusive beer and THC releases, live music, tattoos, and more starting at noon. All ages, free
Time Travelers Vintage Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $10-$12
Roxy’s Cabaret puts on a Prince Drag Brunch, with shows at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $15
There’s also a Prince Drag Brunch happening at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
The Loft Literary Center and Milkweed Books celebrate Mark Gustafson and his new book, “Sowing Seeds,” at Open Book starting at 6 p.m. $5-$10
Cuban pianist Nachito Herrera presents a special show titled “The Last of the 50s” at the Dakota to celebrate his upcoming 60th birthday. Show at 7 p.m. $52
Inbound BrewCo welcomes Rapunzel and Belle to the taproom from 12-2 p.m. as part of a magical afternoon designed for kids 3 to 12. All ages, free
Multi-instrumentalist Nick Bhalla performs one set of improvised solo piano and one jazz trio set at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
The DiscoKnect is back for a very special Split Check party, with a headphone-based system playing two channels, at Gamut Gallery from 7-11 p.m. $12-$20
Garrett Jones Quartet play two sets of music at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
Haute Karl spins house music at Berlin starting at 10:30 p.m. No cover
Social Animals headline the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20
The Good, the Bad & the Funky perform at Bunkers starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15
The St. Olaf Choir and St. Olaf Orchestra share the stage for a celebratory evening of music at Orchestra Hall, honoring St. Olaf College's 150th anniversary. Show at 7:30 p.m. $24-$55
BRENN! plays the Fine Line with asiris. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out
Your Neighbors perform at 7th St Entry with dreamfone. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Jake Johannsen ends his four-night stand at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center through Saturday. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17
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
Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50
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” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $50+
“The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $61+
SUNDAY, APRIL 20 (EASTER)
Paul Simon stops at the Orpheum Theatre for three performances through Wednesday. Show at 8 p.m. $310+
Laganja Estranja (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) headlines the Green Queens drag show at the Saloon from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40
Gamut Gallery hosts a THC sip and paint in honor of 4/20 from 2-5 p.m. Ages 21+, $30
My Morning Jacket headlines the Armory. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $48+
Modist hosts The Sunday Cartoon Comedown, the brewery’s 4/20 cooldown session following its anniversary party, from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free
Flip Phone Events puts on a Sister Act Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
nectar brings a live hardware ambient set to Berlin for the StoLyette Sundays residency starting at 7 p.m. $10
Swing dancing with Beasley's Big Band and vocalist Courtney Burton is back at Minneapolis Cider from 6-8 p.m. $10
Your Bearded Artist leads a coffee and canvas at Brühaven from 10 a.m. to noon. Ages 13+, $38
Tina Schlieske and friends perform Easter shows at the Dakota at 5 and 7:30 p.m. $42
Knox performs at the Fine Line with The Wldlfe. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out
WEEKLY:
The Initials Game Live brings a fast-paced word game to Graze Food Hall by Travail from 2-4 p.m.
Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50
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
Legendary house band Dr. Mambo’s Combo performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12 cover
RECURRING:
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Show at 7 p.m. $29+
“The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $37+
MONDAY, APRIL 21
The String Queens play from their century-spanning repertoire at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $52
James Bay performs at First Avenue with Hunter Metts. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $35
WEEKLY:
The Initials Game Live comes to Modist Brewing Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday through April 21. All ages, free
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, APRIL 22 (EARTH DAY)
Environmentalist and drag queen Pattie Gonia presents SAVE HER! at First Avenue. Show 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $45
Naruto: The Symphonic Experience features an 18-piece orchestra playing the anime's soundtrack alongside the best pieces of dialogue and visuals projected on a massive screen at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+
Lady Blackbird stops at the Dakota on her “Slang Spirituals” tour. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45
Half Alive brings their “Persona” world tour to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $50+
Rising classical star Nina Bernat plays an intimate show at Berlin starting at 7 p.m. No cover but registration is required
Vlad Holiday plays 7th St Entry with New Translations. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
Paul Simon performs at the Orpheum Theatre for two more nights. Show at 8 p.m. $113+
The Minnesota Twins welcome the Chicago White Sox to Target Field for a three-game series starting at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $15+
RECURRING:
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+
