WEDNESDAY, MAY 8

Scottish indie pop band Belle and Sebastian performs at First Avenue with Haley Heynderickx. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $45

The Minnesota Twins continue a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $13+

Experience the mesmerizing sounds of the Jeremy Boettcher Trio at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Alex Rossi fills in for Dylan Salfer at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8 cover

Michael Martin Murphey returns to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$55

Galactic Empire and Bit Brigade share a bill at the Fine Line with Abandon Quest. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

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

MIZU and OHYUNG perform at The Cedar with Meridian Shanewood and Ryann Daisy Swimmer. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20/$25

Comedian Raanan Hershberg kicks off his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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

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

RECURRING: 

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $34+

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THURSDAY, MAY 9

Minneapolis band Halloween, Alaska plays enigmatic ambient rock at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Get ready to unleash your inner karaoke star at Karaoke After Dark: Halfway to Halloween, karaoke night with a spooky twist, including backup from burlesque and drag performers in costume. Starts at 7 p.m. $15

Rock band Whiskey Myers brings honest music from east Texas to the Armory. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $47+

Join Debra Magpie Earling and Louise Erdrich for a conversation in celebration of “The Lost Journals of Sacajewea” at the Minneapolis Central Library at 6:30 p.m. All ages, free

Fashion Week Minnesota CEO Sarah Edwards launches her new art and fashion capsule collection at MartinPatrick3 with a small runway show and shopping event from 6:30-8 p.m. Free

Paint a “dandelion afternoon” scene during Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. $38

The Comedy Corner Underground welcomes the comedy club at the University of Minnesota for the monthly Extracurricular Comedy Showcase. Show at 8 p.m. Free for students, $7 for everyone else

Minnesota Orchestra musicians perform in an intimate and engaging setting for the monthly Music & Mindfulness series at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $5+

Prepare to be spellbound by the soulful melodies of Clay as she graces Studio B at Skyway Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

CSS returns to the Fine Line after a decade with local drag performer Luna Muse. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Seattle Mariners series wraps up at Target Field. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $14+

Unleashed Hounds & Hops donates 10% of drink and food sales from 4-9 p.m. to My Pit Bull is My Family rescue.

Jeffrey Martin plays at 7th St Entry with Dean Johnson. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20

Luke Peterson Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Comedian Raanan Hershberg continues his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35

Conductor Elim Chan makes her Orchestra Hall debut and violinist Benjamin Beilman returns as the Minnesota Orchestra plays works from Tchaikovsky, Korngold and Chin. Show at 11 a.m. $25-$69

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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

Jaybee & the Routine performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10 cover

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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $29+

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+

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FRIDAY, MAY 10

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Denver Nuggets in game three of the Western Conference Semifinals at Target Center. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, $198+

Neil deGrasse Tyson shares the latest discoveries of the universe at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $55+

The current cast members of improv comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stop in Minneapolis on their tour Whose Live Anyway? Show at 7:30 p.m. at the Pantages Theatre. $64-$80

PAW Patrol Live! brings a great pirate adventure to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $30-$145

Teezo Touchdown performs at First Avenue. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25

Rapper and singer-songwriter Gunna comes to the Armory with Flo Milli. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $47+

Conductor Elim Chan makes her Orchestra Hall debut and violinist Benjamin Beilman returns as the Minnesota Orchestra plays works from Tchaikovsky, Korngold and Chin. Show at 8 p.m. $31-$106

Paint mountain scenes in watercolor on three bookmarks during a Mother's Day Paint & Sip at ALoft Hotel from 7-9 p.m. $45

Runaway Ricochet performs on Day Block’s patio before the band goes off on tour. Show at 7 p.m. $15

Dwight Simmons does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Lahiru Samarasinghe. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Charlie Bruber and Jack Barrett warm up the stage at Berlin from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then homegrown jazz trio Happy Apple takes over at Berlin for the rest of the night. Show at 8 p.m. Sold out 

¡Baile! Queen Duin and Talia Knight bring the best Latin bangers to Zhora Darling for Noche Chingona. Show at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $12

Wild Child performs at The Cedar with Oh He Dead and Motenko. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $25/$30

Kid Dakota returns to Inbound BrewCo at 7 p.m.

Get ready to unleash your inner basshead at The Loft (Skyway Theatre) as Muerte takes over the decks. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Swag rocks out at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Kash'd Out plays 7th St Entry with Dale and the ZDubs. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

Morgan James sings classic soul music at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30-$40

Symphonic metal band AfterTime is partnering with local choral ensemble MPLS (imPulse) for Requiem Metallum, a one of a kind fusion of classical and heavy metal music, where Mozart meets Metal. Show at 7:30 p.m. at Luminary Arts Center. $25

Julia Holter at the Fine Line with Discovery Zone. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Comedian Raanan Hershberg continues his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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 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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $46+

History Plays: “Richard II” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 24. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+

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, MAY 11

Celebrate the life of Robert Skafte during a memorial tree planting in Loring Park from 10-11:30 a.m., then stick around for the Peace for the World Concert from 12-5 p.m. There's also volunteer gardening in the park from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Plant trees in Elliot Park from 9 a.m. to noon in honor of the City’s Neighborhood Day.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony celebrates 30 years of “Thuggish Ruggish Bone” at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $45

Dust off your Juicy Couture tracksuit for 2000s drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Composer Unsuk Chin and the Minnesota Orchestra perform Tchaikovsky’s Second Symphony at Orchestra Hall. Show at 6 p.m. $25-$48

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies celebrates its 52nd season with three exciting concerts at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $14-$22

Hermanos Gutiérrez perform at First Avenue with DJ Miguel Vargas. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30/$35

Sashay your way through rounds of trivia during an aerial edition of Trivia Review with the talented India B. West, who will serve questions while suspended in the air, at Fulton Beer from 8-10 p.m. Free

Traffic Zone Center for Visual Arts hosts its annual Open Studio event from 5:30-9 p.m.

PAW Patrol Live! brings a great pirate adventure to the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $30-$145

Nepali rock band 1974 AD comes to The Pourhouse. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $100

JazzMN Orchestra presents guitarist and singer John Pizzarelli at the Dakota. Shows at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $50-$65

Ahem and Sick Eagle come together for a double album release at Zhora Darling with openers Good Doom. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Kiran Ahluwalia performs at The Cedar with Aida Shahghasemi. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $35/$40

Zacc Harris and Chris Bates warm up the stage at Berlin from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then homegrown jazz trio Happy Apple takes over at Berlin for the rest of the night. Show at 8 p.m. $30

Dr. Joni Schwartz-Chaney launches her book “Critical Faith” at Strive Bookstore from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free

DJ MCG spins vinyl at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m.

Andrew Cushin plays 7th St Entry with Max Muscato and Halle Hanson. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15/$18 

Sip ‘n Bloom holds a Mother’s Day flower arranging class at Fulton at 1 p.m. $65-$85

DJ and producer Sean Tyas brings his hard yet uplifting brand of progressive trance to Studio B at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

Over at The Loft at Skyway Theatre, Perry Wayne promises an unforgettable night of dubstep madness. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Dwight Simmons does stand-up at The Comedy Corner Underground with Lahiru Samarasinghe. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. $17.50

Mick Sterling & the Stud Brothers bring the funk to Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $15

Join Garret Nasset, Oceanographer, and Kate Malanaphy for a night of warmth and reflection at Bay Block. Show at 7 p.m. $10/$15

The current cast members of improv comedy show “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” stop in Minneapolis on their tour Whose Live Anyway? Show at 7:30 p.m. at the State Theatre. $60-$76

The Youth Opera Circle and Youth Opera Studio perform in the Youth Opera Showcase at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 1 p.m.

Better Lovers headlines the Fine Line with SeeYouSpaceCowboy, Foreign Hands and Greyhaven. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40

Comedian Raanan Hershberg concludes his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

The Mill City Farmers Market is open outside of the Guthrie Theater from 8 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 7 p.m. $15

RECURRING:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $46+

History Plays: “Henry IV” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $46+

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 MAY 12 (MOTHER’S DAY)

Sing and dance to the music of ABBA with your mama during Mama Mia drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m. (sold out), 12:30 p.m. (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Hewing Hotel hosts Your Momma’s Rooftop Retreat, with open spa time in the sauna and pool, sound healing, music, bites and beverages from 12-3 p.m. $95

Sip ‘n Bloom holds a Mother’s Day flower arranging class at Hewing Hotel at 11 a.m. $65-$85

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Denver Nuggets in game four of the Western Conference Semifinals. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages, $198+

For her May/Be/Sundays residency at Berlin, Liz Draper invites Charlie Parr to perform with her as Portal III. Show at 7 p.m. $10

PAW Patrol Live! brings a great pirate adventure to the Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $30-$145

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies celebrates its 52nd season with three exciting concerts at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $14-$22

He Is Legend performs at the Fine Line with Codeseven and The Seafloor Cinema. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$45

John Pizzarelli Trio performs at the Dakota. Shows at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. $35-$45

Garcia Peoples plays at 7th St Entry with P.G. Six. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17/$20

Multi-instrumentalists Larry & Joe perform at The Cedar with Javier Trejo. Show at 7:30 p.m. $23/$28

WEEKLY:

The Minneapolis Farmers Market is open on Lyndale Avenue from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

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

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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+

‍History Plays: “Henry V” continues at the Guthrie Theater, where it runs through May 25. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+

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MONDAY, MAY 13

Christian Sands Trio plays jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35

Joe Westerlund performs at Berlin with special guest Trever Hagen. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Unleashed Hounds & Hops holds its monthly puppy playtime for 3- to 6-month-old doggos from 6-8 p.m. $7 per puppy

Wheel performs at 7th St Entry with Aviations and BlurCurve. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

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, MAY 14

Megan Thee Stallion brings Hot Girl Summer to Target Center with special guest GloRilla. Show at 7 p.m. $25+

The new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” moonwalks into the Orpheum Theatre for almost two weeks. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

Colorado bluegrass supergroup Big Richard performs at the Dakota with local bluegrass band The Foxgloves. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45

The Minnesota Twins welcome the New York Yankees to Target Field for a three-game series at home. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+

Unleashed Hounds & Hops hosts trivia with Trivia Mafia on its patio from 6-8 p.m.

Babehoven plays at 7th St Entry with Greg Mendez. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18

WEEKLY:

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

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:

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $34+