WEDNESDAY, MAY 22

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center. Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

LCD Soundsystem comes to Minneapolis on a short tour that’s bringing the Brooklyn-based rock band to only five U.S. states. Show at 7:30 p.m. at the Armory. All ages, sold out

Dark-humored comedian Bobcat Goldthwait kicks off a four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$43

Metal band Knocked Loose performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, sold out

Milkweed Books welcomes poet Sonja Swift for a reading from her book “Echo Loba, Loba Echo: Of Wisdom, Wolves, and Women,” a unique look at the cultural, environmental, historical, literary, metaphorical, and political role of the wolf. Social hour at 5 p.m., event at 6 p.m. Free

Open Book hosts Heartbroken Open Mic from 7-9 p.m. $5-$25 suggested donation

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

Travis Anderson Trio covers music from the most popular video games of all time at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20

Electric bassist Melvin Gibbs performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. No cover

Ezra Bell plays 7th St Entry with Second Hand Dan and Raynah. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$18

WEEKLY:

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

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

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

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: 

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

The new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” moonwalks into the Orpheum Theatre through May 26. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

“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+

‍

THURSDAY, MAY 23

Enjoy the smooth baritone vocals of Geoff Jones during Swinging Motown at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20/$25

Luminary Arts Center hosts a candlelight tribute to Fleetwood Mac. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $55+

Indie rock band GLOM plays 7th St Entry with Dad Bod. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Seven comedians tell jokes about seven different topics for seven minutes each during Comedy Jackpot at The Comedy Corner Underground. Show at 8 p.m. $5-$10

Create a “blue galaxy lake” scene during Paint & Sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 21+, $38

Michael Kleber-Diggs leads readings and discussion on the topic of art and activism during times of global and civil conflict, with special guest speakers Sun Yung Shin and Michael Torres, at Open Book. Social hour at 5 p.m., event at 6 p.m. Free

Philly hardcore deathrock Academy Order murders the Zhora Darling venue with The Rope, Ice Everlasting, and Shatter. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$14

John Raymond Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 7 p.m. $25

Unleashed Hops & Hounds donates 10% of all food and drink sales from 4-9 p.m. to Aussie Rescue of Minnesota.

Dark-humored comedian Bobcat Goldthwait continues his four-night stand at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$43

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 perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

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

RECURRING:

‍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+

The new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” moonwalks into the Orpheum Theatre through May 26. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

“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. $37+

‍

FRIDAY, MAY 24

Emo Nite returns to the Fine Line with Melissa Marie (of Millionaires) at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $21-$41

The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center. Tipoff at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

A Wolves Back Block Party will take place in a parking lot adjacent to the stadium from 4 p.m. until the end of the game. Free with required ticket

Singer-songwriter Mac McAnally performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. Nearly sold out

Area 51 Rave featuring El Niño Indigo, Joe Cross, and other local DJs lands at First Avenue at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$15

It’s Star Wars night at Target Field as the Minnesota Twins welcome the Texas Rangers for a three-game series starting at 6:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

Me Nd Adam and Caleb Dee play 7th St Entry with Wonderstate. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $13/$15

The Pourhouse hosts a Timberwolves afterparty with Freezer Tarps, Friday Beers, and DJ Press Play. Doors at 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Final performance of History Plays: “Richard II” at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+

Listeso String Quartet performs Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” and more by candlelight at Luminary Arts Center. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $55+

Lovely Dark jams out at Zhora Darling with Services and Cult Vibes. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

AxeBridge Wine Co. hosts a weekend patio party with wine slushies, music, yard games, and more starting at 4 p.m.

Dale Alexander and Tom Pieper warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Bryan Nichols Quintet takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $30

Linda and Jason Peterson perform at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

New York-based comedian Joe Nunnink comes to The Comedy Corner Underground for the weekend with Ryan Trickey. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Tony John and the Flatland String Band perform at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. Free

EDM artist AHEE tickles brains at The Loft at Skyway Theatre with special guest Dirty Snatcha. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Next door at Skyway Theatre’s Studio B, Japanese DJ Rinaly plays trance music. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

No Limits the B Side perform at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10

Dark-humored comedian Bobcat Goldthwait continues his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$43

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:

The new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” moonwalks into the Orpheum Theatre through May 26. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

“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. $41+

‍

SATURDAY, MAY 25

Shrek Rave brings the swamp and the Kingdom of Far Far Away to First Avenue at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $32/$37

Minnesota Soul celebrates Black art in all of its forms at U.S. Bank Stadium from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All game, free

Stand-up comedian Ralph Barbosa performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Shows at 7 p.m. (sold out) and 9:45 p.m. All ages, $48

The Minnesota Twins vs. the Texas Rangers series continues at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

The Minnesota Lynx play the New York Liberty at Target Center. Tipoff at 12 p.m. All ages, $19+

Minneapolis-based tribute band Shabby Road Orchestra covers the Beatles’ “Magical Mystery Tour” album in its entirety at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Artists from Northern Lights GoGo present Cirque De Lust, a unique experience featuring aerial talents, fortune telling and burlesque-style dancing, in Fulton’s taproom from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Training season is over. Now it’s time to get physical for Dua Lipa Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

Buck Meek (of Big Thief) plays The Cedar Cultural Center with Jolie Holland. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $20

Dorks and weebs unite for the Internet Kids Hyperpop Dance Party at the Fine Line at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

Local bands The Dalmatian Club, Scorched Waves, rosie, and My Buddy Eric play 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15

James Eugene Russell plays the Zhora Darling venue with White Elephant and Emmy Woods. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12

Venezuelan dubstep artist AlienPark takes The Loft at Skyway Theatre by storm with support from Pierce. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Final performance of History Plays: “Henry IV” at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

Final performance of ‍History Plays: “Henry V” at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $46+

Jeff Ray & the Stakes perform at Hell’s Kitchen from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., then Dan Israel & Friends take over from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free

The Whiskeys perform at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. Free

Linda and Jason Peterson perform at Umbra from 7-10 p.m. Free

Chase & Ovation cover the music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $20

Trish Hurd-Paczkiwski and Graydon Peterson warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. No cover

Then the Bryan Nichols Quintet takes over at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $30

New indie rock group Pity Party celebrates lead singer Abbie Marie’s birthday at Day Block Brewing with Kapala. Show at 7:30 p.m. $12/$15

The Pourhouse hosts Late Night Take Out at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $25

New York-based comedian Joe Nunnink comes to The Comedy Corner Underground for the weekend with Ryan Trickey. Show at 8 p.m. $17.50

Dark-humored comedian Bobcat Goldthwait concludes his four-night stand at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28-$43

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:

The new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” moonwalks into the Orpheum Theatre through May 26. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through June 9. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

‍

SUNDAY, MAY 26

Final performances of the new Tony Award-winning musical tribute to Michael Jackson, “MJ,” at the Orpheum Theatre through May 26. Shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up. $50-$199

Luis Miguel, el Sol de Mexico, performs at Target Center. Show at 7 p.m. $59-$199

Bring a bucket and a mop for Hot Girl Summer: Women of Rap Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

It’s Hello Kitty Day at Target Field as the Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers series ends. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $20+

BZ3 Organ Trio delivers a modern take on a classic organ trio at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25

The Way Back Yard and The Foxgloves perform on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Roe Family Singers perform at Hell’s Kitchen during brunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free

World soul artist, live looping musician, and one-man orchestra Poranguí performs at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $43/$48

Rare Press leads a spring-themed Intro to Blockprinting class at the Hewing Hotel from 1-3:30 p.m. $60

Haley McCallum invites Black Widows to Berlin for her May/Be/Sundays residency. Show at 7 p.m. $10

Zorza performs at The Pourhouse. Show at 9 p.m. $20

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

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 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+

‍

MONDAY, MAY 27 (MEMORIAL DAY)

Australian drummer G Flip plays the Fine Line with Florrie. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25

Want you to make me feel like I’m the only girl in the world during Rihanna Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Kansas City Royals to Target Field for a four-game series starting at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $14+

TimaLikesMusic presents That ‘90s Love, an old school R&B party, at 7th St Entry at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20

Berlin hosts a vinyl DJ night with McG from 7-10 p.m. No cover

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.

‍

TUESDAY, MAY 28

The Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $17+

Blood, Sweat & Tears fuses horns with rock, jazz and blues at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. $45/$55

Dry Wedding rocks out at the Zhora Darling venue with Convert, Stranger Gallery, and Anothernight. Show at 6:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $10/$15

WEEKLY:

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

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