WEDNESDAY, NOV. 15

A new Mill City Museum exhibit, Spirits Dancing: Photographs of the Night Sky by Travis Novitsky, is open now through April 7, 2024. Photo courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society.

"Spirits Dancing" exhibit opening and book launch at Mill City Museum from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. All ages, free.

BoomBox at Fine Line with Tep No. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$40.

Tom Rush at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $50-$70.

Jeremy Zucker at First Avenue with Tiffany Day and Kevin Atwater. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $27.50-$30.

Mike Lester at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35.

Distinctive & Delicious Charcuterie Class with Chef Marque Collins (Tullibee) at Hewing Hotel from 6-8 p.m. $55.

Bumpin Uglies at 7th Street Entry with Bastard Suns. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$22.

Story Stitch Circle at Strive Bookstore from 5-7 p.m. All ages, free.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

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

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THURSDAY, NOV. 16

Nearly 80 independent vendors are selling their wares at The Dayton's Project. Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Downtown Council.

‍Winter Maker's Market returns to the Dayton's Project for the third consecutive holiday season. Starting Thursday, the market is 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.

Dessa at First Avenue with Lady Midnight. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$35.

November Social Hour: Drinksgiving at Glass House featuring Du Nord Social Spirits from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Friendsgiving Wine Dinner at AxeBridge Wine Co. at 6:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $70.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 11 a.m. $40-$84.

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event starts at 10:30 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Wild Kratts LIVE 2.0 at State Theatre. Shows at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Allie Colleen at Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$40.

Azizi Gibson at 7th Street Entry with Kevin Sinatra, Ferg.JP and Akeem Mimiko. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$22.

Tom Rush at the Dakota. Show at 5:30 p.m. $50-$70.

DIY Earring-Making Class with El & Gray Design at Hewing Hotel from 6-8 p.m. $42.

Third Thursdays Open Mic at Strive Bookstore from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

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.

Thermaculture Thursday at Hewing Hotel from 7-9 p.m. $65.

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FRIDAY, NOV. 17

Minneapolis-based indie pop-rock band Yam Haus headlines First Avenue. Photo courtesy of First Avenue.

Yam Haus at First Avenue with Sawyer. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Don McLean: 50th Anniversary of "American Pie" Tour at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $145-$175.

Lil Darkie and the Collapse of Modern Society at The Fillmore. Show at 6 p.m. $30-$65.

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

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event continues at 9 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Veeze at Fine Line with Talibando. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25-$30.

Kota the Friend at The Lyric at Skyway Theatre with special guest Price from 6:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. All ages, $30+.

Mystery Skulls at 7th Street Entry with Portair. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Croce Plays Croce at Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $48.50-$123.50.

Riot Ten at Skyway Theatre with Effin, Automhate and Ghost in Real Life. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20+.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $36-$111.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

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.

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SATURDAY, NOV. 18

RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars winner Alaska (right) hosts and judges Flip Phone Superstar 2023 at First Avenue. Photo courtesy of Flip Phone Events.

‍Flip Phone Superstar 2023: Search for Twin Cities' Next Drag Superstar at First Avenue with Jasmine Masters, Lady Cummeal Cassadine and Alaska. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $22-$27.

The Fab Four Performs The Beatles' Rubber Soul at Pantages Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $34.50-$64.50.

Dierks Bentley – Heart 360 at The Armory. Show at 8 p.m. $67.25-$212.

Flip Phone Events presents Prince Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

University of Minnesota, University Dance Theatre: Reach at The Cowles Center. Performance at 7:30 p.m. $10-$40.

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

Dustbowl Revival at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40.

Minnesota State High School Football Semifinals at U.S. Bank Stadium. Three-day event continues at 9 a.m. All ages, $10-$16.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Glow Party at Target Center. Shows at 12:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All ages, $10-$50.

Under the Rug at 7th Street Entry with Social Animals (solo). Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$25.

Dirtwire at Fine Line with Josh Teed. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40.

The Rock and Roll Playhouse: Music of Prince + More for Kids featuring Encore at First Avenue. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18.

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Fall Festival at Orchestra Hall. Shows at 10 a.m. and 2:30 pm. $14-$22.

Benda at The Loft at Skyway Theatre. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20.

Sahib Singh at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30.50-$45.50.

Gabel, Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $71-$111.

Company at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. $40-$139.

WEEKLY:

A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every Saturday through Dec. 16 from 12-5 p.m. 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.

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

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SUNDAY, NOV. 19

A local foster-based animal shelter, Healing Hearts Rescue, brings puppies to Lakes & Legends' taproom once a month for a "pet the stress away" adoption event. Photo courtesy of Lakes & Legends Brewing Co.

Dog Days adoption event with Healing Hearts Rescue at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. from 2-4 p.m. All ages, free.

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live! Glow Party at Target Center. Shows at 2 p.m. All ages, $25-$50.

Fletcher's 4th annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner from 3-6 p.m. at Fletcher's Ice Cream & Cafe. All ages, free.

Akon at The Fillmore. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, sold out.

Company at Orpheum Theatre. Final performances at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. $40-$139.

Café Accordion Orchestra at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$25.

Rise + Vibe: An Urban Wellness Retreat at Hewing Hotel from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $95.

midwxst at 7th Street Entry with Casper Sage, 4TUNAT and Reiki. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20-$25.

Katatonia at The Lyric at Skyway Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $30+.

University of Minnesota, University Dance Theatre: Reach at The Cowles Center. Performance at 2 p.m. $10-$40.

Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies Fall Festival at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 pm. $14-$22.

WEEKLY:

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

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

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

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MONDAY, NOV. 20

The team comes home after five games on the road. Photo courtesy of Target Center.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. New York Knicks at Target Center. Tipoff at 7 p.m. All ages; $18-$750.

Brandon Commodore's NRG at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $15-$20.

Jazmin Bean at 7th Street Entry with Lucy Loone. Show at 7 p.m. Alle ages, $20-$25.

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.

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TUESDAY, NOV. 21

Local musicians who have toured and/or recorded with some of the biggest names in rock and roll perform at the Dakota. Photo courtesy of Classic American Rockers.

A Night of Classic Rock with the Classic American Rockers at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$45.

NATL PARK SRVC at 7th Street Entry with The Dalmatian Club, Yonder and BIG DELICIOUS. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$15.

Coven and Lucifer at Fine Line with Early Moods. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40.

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.

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