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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5
The Australian Pink Floyd Show comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $40-$100
Bring ya ass to NAZ RAVE at First Avenue, featuring DJ Cristian Baca, dj izzie p and NIMO THE HOOLIGAN. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $15 or free admission with Naz Reid tattoo, towel, or jersey.
There's a kickoff to summer in the parks at The Commons near U.S. Bank Stadium, starting with live music at 12 p.m. and ending with a screening of "Ratatouille" at 8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Bill Frisell Trio performs at the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $30/$35
Kjell Bjorgen does stand-up at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35
It’s doodle breed night at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 4-9 p.m.
Ghostly Kisses play 7th St Entry with Kroy. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Will Schmid Trio performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free
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:
“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through Sunday. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $34+
THURSDAY, JUNE 6
The Crystal Method and Rabbit in the Moon share a bill at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$30
Comedian and writer Beth Stelling, who’s performed in the Netflix series The Standups, kicks off a three-night run at Acme. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
Listeso String Quartet reimagines Coldplay hits by candlelight at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. $27+
The Buffalo Function Music Band performs at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. Free
Jojo Siwa’s kiddy pop band XOMG POP! comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $48
Raul Midón performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30/$35
Medium Build performs at the Fine Line with Clover County. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25
The 99ers hold their “Tilt” CD release party 7th St Entry with Bruise Violet, Surly Grrly and Black Widows. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
WEEKLY:
Pianos on Parade performances happen at more than two dozen different spots across downtown from 12-1 p.m. every Thursday in June. All ages, free
The Commons hosts Music in the Parks every Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m.
Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free
North Loop Night Market sets up shop outside of the new North Loop Green development from 5-8 p.m. every Thursday from June through mid-September. All ages, free
Downtown Thursdays take over Nicollet Mall between Sixth and Ninth streets from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., featuring food trucks, activities, music, and more. All ages, free
The Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host the Darlings stand-up comedy show at Zhora Darling at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $5
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:
“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $37+
FRIDAY, JUNE 7
Wildly popular DJ and music producer Steve Aoki performs at the Armory. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $47+
Modist hosts a Pride Maker's Market in its taproom from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Prince’s sister Tyka Nelson and friends present A Night of Purple Music celebrating the Purple One’s legacy at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $70-$90
Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $31+
The Crane Wives headline First Avenue with Hannah Laine. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25
Floodwater Angel holds its vinyl release and farewell show at 7th St Entry with Kangaroo Court, OISTER BOY and Baumgardner. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Kim Gordon performs at the Fine Line with Infinite River. Show t8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35+
Milkweed Books welcomes author Nathan Lipps for the launch of his debut book of poems, Built Around the Fire, which delves into notions of place, the enveloping wonder and plight of our environment, and the complexities of rural culture. Social hour at 6 p.m., reading and conversation at 7 p.m. All ages, free
Comedian and writer Beth Stelling, who’s performed in the Netflix series The Standups, continues her three-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
Chase & Ovation perform the music of Prince at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20
Sarah Navratil and Patrick Adkins warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free
Then a trio led by bassist Adam Linz, featuring Levi Schwartzberg on vibraphone and Phil Hey on drums, performs at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15
Cantus Vocal Ensemble performs iconic Y2K hits by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, TLC, Cher, and countless others during Covers Like It’s 1999 at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $5-$36
WEEKLY:
Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October.
A group of neighbors and friends meets in Loring Park's Garden ofthe Seasons every Friday morning at 7 a.m. for 30 minutes of meditation, followed by coffee and camaraderie.
Grind MPLS offers a spin class every Friday at 5:30 p.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free
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:
Brave New Workshop’s improvised comedy show “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through early August. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $45
“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Flip Phone Events puts on another Taylor Swift Eras Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree
The Taylor Party: The TS Dance Party takes over the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $28
Minneapolis duo Bad Bad Hats headlines First Avenue with Raffaella and Ivers. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22/$25
Shayla Michelle celebrates the 1-year anniversary of her children’s book about MLK, “Echo in the Distance,” with a reading and signing at Strive Bookstore from 2-3 p.m. All ages, free
Join the North Loop Neighborhood Association for Service Saturday at James Rice Park at 10 a.m. While you're there, you can bring your bike for a checkup.
Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts Hemp Beverage Festival, offering samples of more than 30 THC-infused drinks, from 1-6 p.m. Ages 21+, $40-$50
Help paint a mural during the Community Paint Day in the plaza of The Cedar Cultural Center from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free
Rock band Stereo Kitchen performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Dead Days of Summer return to Day Block Brewing with sets honoring Jerry Garcia’s band Old & In the Way and “Shady Grove” album with David Grisman. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$20
Phil Aaron and Graydon Peterson warm up Berlin’s stage from 5-7 p.m. Free
Then Omar Abdulkarim Quartet performs at Berlin. Show at 8 p.m. $15
Avi Kaplan performs at the Fine Line with Michael Alvarado. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25+
MacPhail Center for Music brings its family-friendly Sing, Play, and Learn series to Water Works Park from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages, free
See ballet stars including Isabella Boylston and James Whiteside from the American Ballet Theatre perform in classics, such as “Swan Lake” and “Romeo and Juliet,” during World Ballet Festival: Ballet Blockbusters at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$105
Shaun Johnson Big Band Experience performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40
Tep No plays 7th St Entry with Palmbutta and Midnight Gold. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$25
Yefim Bronfman plays Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto with the Minnesota Orchestra at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $31+
Comedian and writer Beth Stelling, who’s performed in the Netflix series The Standups, concludes her three-night run at Acme. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $28/$43
Cantus Vocal Ensemble performs iconic Y2K hits by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, TLC, Cher, and countless others during Covers Like It’s 1999 at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. $5-$36
WEEKLY:
Warehouse District Live descends on downtown Minneapolis every Friday and Saturday from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. through October.
Garden with volunteers from the Friends of Loring Park every second Saturday starting at 9 a.m. in Loring Park's Garden of the Seasons.
Barre3 offers an outdoor workout class on select Saturdays at 9 a.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free
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., with free hour-long yoga classes at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.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:
Brave New Workshop’s improvised comedy show “It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Stupidity: 2 Hot, 2 Stupid” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through early August. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 14+, $45
“Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, continues at the Guthrie Theatre, where it runs through tomorrow. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+
SUNDAY, JUNE 9
Sun salutations meet live music in the Minnesota Orchestra's summer Yoga Class at Orchestra Hall series. Class at 9 a.m. $40
The Native Spirits Sing features a program dedicated entirely to Native composers, with MacPhail Center for Music faculty Pinar Başgöze, Julie Johnson, Rebecca Merblum, Chi-Chi Bestmann, and Ashley Ng, who will be joined by guest artists Elizabeth York and Sequoia Hauck. Pre-concert discussion at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, free
Children's Theatre Co. comes to the 1-acre park outside of North Loop Green for Music in Motion at 9:30 a.m. and Story Theatre at 10:15 a.m. All ages, free
Chastity Brown performs on Hewing Hotel's rooftop at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $40/$45
Early ‘70s heartthrob Donny Osman performs hits from throughout his long career at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $80-$150
Lynx mascot Prowl celebrates their birthday during the Minnesota Lynx vs. Seattle Storm game at Target Center. Tipoff at 6 p.m. All ages, $20+
Final performance of “Skeleton Crew,” an acclaimed American drama, at the Guthrie Theatre. Show at 1 p.m. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $41+
Fred Hersch performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $30-$40
Five of the Twin Cities' dementia-defying Giving Voice Choruses perform in Music is Love at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $29-$79
Reggae musician Burning Spear performs at First Avenue with Kabaka Pyramid. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50
A handful of local DJs provide the soundtrack for Afro Rave at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15/$20
Estuary holds an album release show at The Cedar Cultural Center with Lazerbeak. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25/$30
Martin Dosh returns to Berlin for a weekly Dosh & Friends residency with Javier Trejo and Toivo Hannigan. Show at 7 p.m. $15
Cantus Vocal Ensemble performs iconic Y2K hits by Britney Spears, Ricky Martin, TLC, Cher, and countless others during Covers Like It’s 1999 at Luminary Arts Center. Show at 3 p.m. $5-$36
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
MONDAY, JUNE 10
Australian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd performs at First Avenuewith Bobby Alu. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35/$40
Singer-songwriter Jacob Collier comes to the Armory with Emily King. Show at 7:15 p.m. All ages, $33+
The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field for a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+
Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration, Spotlight Showcase, features more than 1,600 students. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20+
The Friends of Loring Park Board meets in the Loring Community Center from 4-5 p.m.
Monthly puppy playtime happens at Unleashed Hounds & Hops from 6-8 p.m. $7 per puppy
Molly Dean and Mike Munson Trio perform at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $10
Kiernan plays 7th St Entry with voulouse, Hazelcreak and fruitform. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Steve Smith & Vital Information perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45
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, JUNE 11
Queer country star Orville Peck packs the Armory with support from Durand Jones and Debbii Dawson. Show at 7 p.m. $42
Singer-songwriter Melanie Martinez headlines Target Center with support from Beach Bunny and Sofia Isella. Show at 7 p.m. Sold out
The Minnesota Twins vs. Colorado Rockies series continues through tomorrow at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $18+
Police tribute band One World performs songs by Sting’s old band at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $20-$30
Zach Seabaugh performs at 7th St Entry with Steinza. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20
Minnesota high school theater’s biggest celebration, Spotlight Showcase, features more than 1,600 students. Show at 7:30 p.m. $20+
WEEKLY:
Listen to live music in Loring Park at 7p.m. on select Tuesdays in June and July. All ages, free
Local musicians perform as part of the Peavy Plaza Music Series from 12-1 p.m. All ages, free
Get grounded during a weekly outdoor yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in North Loop Green’s 1-acre park. All ages, free
A sustainable community marketplace called Nicollet xChange returns to Nicollet Mall every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. all summer long. All ages, free
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
