WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” returns to Minneapolis for a monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

Test your knowledge of the Rose family during Schitt's Creek Trivia at the AC Hotel at 7 p.m. $8

Local artist Lisa Yednorowicz paints 20-minute spring family portrait sessions at the Hewing Hotel from 4-8 p.m. $150

R&B powerhouse Leela James serenades the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$75

It’s Women’s History Night for the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. the Detroit Pistons game at 7 p.m. All ages, $24+

Locally-based comedian Kelsey Cook starts a four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43 

B. Louise hosts monthly Drag Bingo at Fulton Beer from 7-9 p.m. Free

Darrell Johnston brings live tunes to Brit’s Pub for its Fireside Lounge Series from 5-10 p.m. Free

Kansas Plates go beyond jazz at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

Lola Young plays 7th St Entry with chlothegod. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15

Tiny Habits comes to the Fine Line on the Little Bit Further Tour with Beane. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $30

It’s giant breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.

Listeso String Quartet performs in a candlelight Tribute to Queen at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 8:45 p.m. $36-$64

WEEKLY:

Rachel from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 6:30 p.m. Free

Kyle from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Finnegans Brew Co. at 7 p.m. Free

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. Free

Dylan Salfer plays at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8 cover

Cade from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Inbound BrewCo at 7 p.m. Free

KJ from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub at 7 p.m. Free

Ding Batz Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground. Starts at 8 p.m. Free

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. Free

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THURSDAY, MARCH 28

R&B powerhouse Leela James serenades the Dakota for the second night. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$75

Listeso String Quartet performs in a candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 6:30 p.m. $46-$65

Open Book hosts a book launch event for “Black Swallowtail” by poet Arleta Little from 7-9 p.m. 

Provide the live soundtrack for a night of improvised burlesque and drag during Karaoke After Dark at Modist. Show at 7:30 p.m. $15

Davu Seru and Mankwe Ndosi perform with Jeremy Ylvisaker at Berlin. Show from 7-10 p.m. No cover

The Comedy Corner Underground’s monthly Jackpot Comedy features seven topics from seven comics in seven minutes. Show at 8 p.m. $10

Deerhoof headlines the Fine Line with special guests Products Band and Oyster World. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40

Longtime friends and sometimes comedians Ben Katzner and Mike Lester hit the road to survey their comedy kingdom at Inbound BrewCo from 7:30-9:30 p.m. $15/$20 

David Martin and Serdar G. Martin of Minneapolis Jazz Guitar Duo perform at Umbra from 6-8 p.m. All ages, free 

Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and producer Brian Culbertson stops at the Pantages Theatre on The Trilogy Tour. Show at 7:30 p.m. $44-$94

Minnesota Breakaway presents Lineup Drop Party, a silent disco, at The Pourhouse from 7-11 p.m. $15

Unleashed Hounds & Hops donates 10% of all food and beverage sales from 4-9 p.m. to the Great Dane Rescue of Minnesota & Wisconsin.

Wain McFarlane & Friends fill in for Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

Gilda House plays at 7th St Entry with Lazenlow and LESLIE. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Locally-based comedian Kelsey Cook continues her four-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43

WEEKLY:

Record on Draft: Vinyl Thursdays at Fulton Beer. Starts at 6 p.m. Bring a record to play and get a pint. Free

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 7 p.m. Ages 21+; $10

Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host the Darlings stand-up comedy show at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. $5

RECURRING:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

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FRIDAY, MARCH 29

Yuja Wang makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut in an exhilarating piano concerto by Sergei Prokofiev alongside conductor Teddy Abrams. Show at 8 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $60-$110

DJ OMGIGI hosts a Beyoncé Hoedown: Act II Release Dance Party at The Pourhouse with pop-up drag performances. Ages 21+, $15

Stanley Jordan proves his mastery of the guitar at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40

Comedian and podcaster Jared Freid stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on The Family Business Tour. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $44+

Transition celebrates its 23rd anniversary at First Avenue with DJ Jake Rudh spinning alternative classics from the ‘70s through ‘90s. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25

Joe Strachan and Adam Linz fill Berlin with early evening jazz from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then funk-jazz trio Tram takes over Berlin’s stage at 8 p.m. $10 cover

Lucia Whalen does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Greg Kennedy. Show at 8 p.m. $15
Some Shitty Cover Band plays hit songs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

Busey holds its record release at Zhora Darling with McVicter and Battery Eyes. Doors at 7 p.m. $10

Sarah and the Sundays perform at 7th St Entry with The Brazen Youth. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$22

Bommer and Yunit come to The Loft at Skyway Theatre on the Skraight from the Underground Tour. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $10

Early Eyes play the Fine Line with Kate Malanaphy, Huhroon and Anita Velveeta. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $18-$38

TR3VON headlines Encore Friday at The Pourhouse at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$20

Locally-based comedian Kelsey Cook continues her four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43

WEEKLY:

Cade from Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub from 5-6:30 p.m. Free

A rotating selection of local DJs spin during JUICE at Modist Brewing Co. from 8-11 p.m. Free

Friday Night Open Mic at The Comedy Corner Underground from 10-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 7 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $45

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SATURDAY, MARCH 30

The Twin Cities Auto Show rolls into the Minneapolis Convention Center for a week at 10 a.m. All ages, $6-17

The annual North Loop Candy Grab starts with an egg hunt at 10 a.m. at Target Field Station. All ages, free

A Concert for Peace features percussionist Yousif Sheronick and MacPhail musicians playing compositions that evoke joy, celebration, harmony, and peace. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, free

History Plays: “Henry IV” debuts at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters come to Target Center at 2 p.m. All ages, $25+

Backyard Boombox presents Disko Fever in Modist’s event space from 6-12 p.m. $10

Anthony Cox, Davu Seru and Douglas R. Ewart come together for a rare appearance as improvisational group Triganol with Sarah M. Greer at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $23/$28

Celebrate Stefani Germanotta's 38th birthday during Lady Gaga Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Local jazz musician Phil Aaron kicks off a night of music at Berlin with Steve Pikal from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then art-rock ensemble A Whisper in the Noise performs a single U.S. show at Berlin before heading to Europe with DJ sets by Kilofrax. $20

ABBA dance party Gimme Gimme Disco returns to First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Punk-pop trio Games We Play holds its rescheduled show at 7th St Entry. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

AxeBridge Wine Co. offers chocolate, cheese and wine pairings from 12-5 p.m. $35

Rock band Stereo Kitchen performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

Lucia Whalen does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Greg Kennedy. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $15

Country music royalty Pam Tillis comes to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65/$75

The Dang Ol' Tri'ole performs during brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by Wain McFarlane Duo during dinner from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

Sip ‘n Bloom leads a spring flower arranging class at Graze Provisions + Libations at noon. $65+

BAILEN performs at the Fine Line with BEL. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Volcano Diving Inc. plays a Super Fool’s Eve show in Studio B at Skyway Theatre with Echoes Of The Fallen, Beastface and Your Last Breath. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $12

Zhora Darling welcomes Zaq Baker Team with Jillian Rae and Poison Ivy & the People. Doors 1t 7 p.m. $10

Local indie-rock band Kingsview brings live tunes to the Inbound BrewCo taproom from 7-10 p.m. Free

Mill City Museum leads a Workers’ History Tour from 10-11:30 a.m. $16 museum admission

Maruda stops at the Skyway Theatre on the Voyage of the Slayer Tour with support from Versa, Beastboi B2B Sisto, Hukae, and Buttah. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Milwaukee-based rock band Wonderful Bluffer comes to Day Block Brewing Co. with Electric Church and Ginny & The Fizz. Show at 7:30 p.m. $10/$15

Yuja Wang makes her Minnesota Orchestra debut in an exhilarating piano concerto by Sergei Prokofiev alongside conductor Teddy Abrams. Show at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $70-$120

Locally-based comedian Kelsey Cook concludes her four-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43

WEEKLY:

Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and BeBe Zahara Benet (RuPaul’s Drag Race) star in flamBOYance at Roxy’s Cabaret. Show at 7 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

Brave New Workshop’s satirical sketch show “Love and Other Things that Ruined My Life” continues at the Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 14 and up. $40+

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SUNDAY, MARCH 31 (EASTER)

Scour the Hewing Hotel for the ultimate prize, an overnight stay, during an egg hunt for adults from 4-5 p.m. Ages 21+, free

The New Standards return to the Dakota for back-to-back Easter shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35-$45

Flip Phone Events presents Latin Divas Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Scott Mateo’s World Music Trio performs during Easter brunch at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

It’s a Midwest showdown between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls at Target Center. Tipoff at 6 p.m. All ages, $29+

Dave Power is back at Berlin for Powerjam as part of his weekly March Madness series from 6-11 p.m. No cover

Kid Francescoli comes to the Fine Line with Kazy Lambist. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 10 a.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Mia of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia in Fulton’s taproom at 5 p.m. 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

Church of Cornbread at Palmer's Bar with Cornbread Harris and his band from 5-7 p.m. Ages 21+, free

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

Dr. Mambo’s Combo at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

RECURRING:

History Plays: “Henry IV” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $59-$199

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MONDAY, APRIL 1 (APRIL FOOLS’ DAY)

Legendary singer-songwriter Peter Frampton stops at the State Theatre on his continental Never Ever Say Never Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$125

Southside Aces replicate the sound of classic New Orleans jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20

Flip Phone Events presents Weird Al Drag Dinner in honor of April Fool’s Day at Union Rooftop. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

StoLyette brings dynamic soundscapes mixed with an expressive vocal approach presented mostly in Russian to Berlin from 7-10 p.m. No cover

The Ghost Club performs at 7th St Entry with Fuller and JØUR. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

Lori Dokken invites Ellis Delaney to The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. Show at 5:30 p.m. $25

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 4 p.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Guess the titles and artists of songs played in the taproom as quickly as you (and your team) can during Music Mayhem Trivia at Inbound BrewCo from 7-9 p.m. Free

Genevee Love hosts Superstar Karaoke at Roxy’s Cabaret at 7 p.m. Free

Annie Hayes Wellness puts on a donation-based Dāna Yoga class at Glass House from 6-7 p.m. All ages, $10 suggested donation

Taylar of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at StormKing Brewpub at 7:30 p.m.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 2

The Minnesota Timberwolves have home court advantage over the Houston Rockets at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $16+

Pittsburgh's progressive punks EDHOCHULI knock listeners’ socks off at Zhora Darling with support from local bands The Motion Mosaic, Serac and Eudaemon. Doors at 7 p.m. $12

Myriam Gendron makes her debut at The Cedar Cultural Center with Paul Metzger. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

The Downtown Development District holds its monthly First Tuesday Social from 3-5 p.m. in its Nicollet Mall office. All ages, free

John Scofield Trio featuring Vicente Archer and Bill Stewart plays the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $40-$50

Steve‘n’Seagulls perform at the Fine Line with Dig Deep. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $27-$47

A local show at 7th St Entry features J.E. Sunde and Sam Weber with Yonder. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

The weeklong Twin Cities Auto Show continues at the Minneapolis Convention Center at 4 p.m. All ages, $6-17

WEEKLY:

Sing your favorite songs on stage at Zhora Darling. Karaoke starts at 9 p.m. Free

Minnesota Frisbee Association and KPLeagues host a winter putting league in the back of Modist Brewing Co. from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $10-$15

Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation

Fulton Beer hosts an open-play cribbage night on Tuesdays, with a tournament on the first Tuesday of each month, from 6-8 p.m. Bring your own board for a free pint

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

Open Mic Night at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free

RECURRING:

Tony Award-winning musical “The Lion King” continues its monthlong stand at the Orpheum Theatre through April 28. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up. $49-$189