WEDNESDAY, DEC. 6

The Nordic building’s second annual tree lighting features a countdown with elves, live music, hot chocolate and doughnuts in the plaza from 5:30-7:30 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Nicholas David’s 10th annual St. Nick’s Day Show at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40.

Joe Larson at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35.‍

Cattle Decapitation at Fine Line with Immolation, Sanguisugabogg, and Castrator. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $26.50-$45.

‍Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$139.

WEEKLY:‍

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

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

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THURSDAY, DEC. 7‍

Inbound BrewCo is decking the halls and throwing a four-day Ugly Sweater Holiday Special, with live music and an ugly sweater contest. All ages until 9 p.m., free.

‍Doja Cat paints the town red on The Scarlet Tour with special guest Ice Spice at Target Center. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out but resale tickets are available.

Nicollet Island Inn is celebrating Saint Nicholas Day with a three-course dinner, Feast of St. Nic at the Nic, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance, $60/person.

‍The Current's Winter Warmup: Arlo Parks Unplugged Music & Poetry at Fine Line at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $35-$50.

Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. hosts its final monthly Strike Out Pinball Tournament from 6-10 p.m. All ages, $5 entry fee.

Fairbault Mill x Fulton Collab Launch Party in the Fulton Beer taproom from 5-9 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Concordia Christmas Concert: Rejoice and Sing at Orchestra Hall. Performances at 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. All ages, $32-$42.

Umbra at Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District has live music from Glycerin Tears paired with a complimentary taste trio of three new dishes from 6-8 p.m. Free.

‍Karla Bonoff & Livingston Taylor: Home for the Holidays at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$75.

Holiday Music Series at City Center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. All ages, free.

The Marquette Hotel hosts a Windows Wonderland pop-up lounge on the 50th floor of IDS Center from 4-7 p.m. 

‍Holiday wreath making workshop at Marriott City Center from 5:30-7:30 p.m. $45.

‍Waldemar at First Avenue with Harlow and Dot Operator at 7th Street Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$15.

‍Lukas Nelson + POTR with Meg McRee at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$35.

Joe Larson at Acme Comedy Club at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20/$35.

‍Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$139.

WEEKLY:

‍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 8 p.m. Ages 21+; $10.

‍Jaybee & the Routine at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $34+.

‍Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

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FRIDAY, DEC. 8‍

Ballet Co.Laboratory weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, in Nutcracker in Wonderland at The Cowles Center. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $30-$40.

Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale perform Handel’s Messiah at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. $51+.

‍The 44th annual John Lennon Tribute featuring Curtiss A with a little help from his friends at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$30.

‍The Blenders Holiday Soul Tour at Pantages Theatre. Shows at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $52.

‍Karla Bonoff & Livingston Taylor: Home for the Holidays at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $60-$75.

Falling in Reverse headlines 93X Nutcracker at the Armory with support from Daughtry and Sleep Theory. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $57.

Alex Rossi at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Radio K presents local indie-rock band bugsy’s “Now I Spend All of My Time Alone” EP release at 7th Street Entry with Scarlet Demore, Haze Gazer and 12th House Sun. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12-$15.

‍The Last Revel at Fine Line with Kiernan. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35.

Joe Larson at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40.

Inbound Brew Co. is decking the halls and throwing a four-day Ugly Sweater Holiday Special, with live music and an ugly sweater contest. All ages until 9 p.m., free.‍

Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$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.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $79+.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $45.

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SATURDAY, DEC. 9

Food Traditions: Kwanzaa at Mill City Museum with Rose McGee, author of the new children's book, Can't Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama from 12-3 p.m. Baking demonstration at 1 p.m. Free with $8-$12 museum admission.

Toast to Lakes & Legends Brewing Co. at its 8-year anniversary party and pour one out before the taproom closes for good at the end of the month. Music starts at 6 p.m. All ages, free.

‍Dolly Parton Hard Candy Christmas Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Sapphic Factory hosts a “modern queer joy dance party” at Fine Line at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $16-$25.

‍Los Lobos celebrate their 50th anniversary at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40.

Dolly Parton Drag Brunch: A Hard Cover Christmas at Roxy's Cabaret at 10 a.m. All ages, $15.

‍Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy at State Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$100.

‍The Radical Audio Visual Experience Tour presented by LSDREAM at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $45/$60.

‍Smells Like Nirvana Tribute at 7th Street Entry with Dead Original. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $18-$25.

Lovely Sewing's Minnesota Silhouette Pillow Class at Mill City Museum from 9 a.m. to noon. $45.

‍Songs in the Key of Life: A Tribute to the Music of Stevie Wonder at the Dakota featuring Twin Cities vocalists and musicians. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$40.

Swag at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. $10 cover.

Minnesota Orchestra and Minnesota Chorale perform Handel’s Messiah at Orchestra Hall. Show at 7 p.m. $61+.

‍One Heartland’s Inaugural Drag Brunch at the Dakota from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. All ages, sold out.

‍The Blenders Holiday Soul Tour at Pantages Theatre. Shows at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $52.

Ballet Co.Laboratory weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, in Nutcracker in Wonderland at The Cowles Center. Shows at 2 p.m and 7 p.m. All ages, $30-$40.

Joe Larson at Acme Comedy Club. Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25/$40.

Inbound Brew Co. is decking the halls and throwing a four-day Ugly Sweater Holiday Special, with live music and an ugly sweater contest. All ages until 9 p.m., free.

‍Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$179.

WEEKLY:

‍A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every weekend through Dec. 17 from 12-5 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.

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.‍

Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $79+.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40/$45.

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SUNDAY, DEC. 10

Minneapolis Craft Market is hosting the Old St. Anthony Holiday Bazaar at Machine Shop from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free.

Minnesota Orchestra trumpeter Charles Lazarus, his all-star band and powerhouse vocalists perform holiday classics during Merry & Bright at Orchestra Hall. Show at 2 p.m. $45+.

Patterson Hood of rock band Drive-By Truckers performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40/$45.

‍The Rock and Roll Playhouse plays Music of Taylor Swift + More for Kids at First Avenue with Bri & The Anitiheroes. Show at 11:30 a.m. All ages, $18.

‍Nightmare Before Christmas Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. All ages, $18 plus entree.

Australian comedian Josh Thomas brings his Let’s Tidy Up tour to Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $32.50+.

‍Robert Jon & The Wreck at 7th Street Entry with Ty Pow & The Holy North. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30-$35.

‍The Blenders Holiday Soul Tour at Pantages Theatre. Shows at 8 p.m. Friday, 8 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. $52.

Ballet Co.Laboratory weaves together the magic of two timeless stories, E.T.A. Hoffman's The Nutcracker and Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland, in Nutcracker in Wonderland at The Cowles Center. Show at 2 p.m. All ages, $30-$40.

Inbound Brew Co. is decking the halls and throwing a four-day Ugly Sweater Holiday Special, with live music and an ugly sweater contest. All ages until 9 p.m., free.

‍Disney’s Aladdin at Orpheum Theatre. Shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 6 and up, $39-$179.

WEEKLY:

‍A Handmade Holiday Market at Lakes & Legends Brewing Co., every weekend through Dec. 17 from 12-5 p.m. All ages, free.

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

‍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.

‍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.

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

RECURRING:

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

Christmas pop-up bar Tinseltown at O’Donovan’s Irish Pub. Open every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 5:30 p.m. until 11 p.m. and every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. until 10:30 p.m. until New Year’s Eve. Ages 21+, $15 ticket includes entry and themed drink.

Grinch’s Lair, a new “Wholiday” pop-up bar, at Hotel Emery. Runs every Thursday through Sunday through Jan. 7. Ages 21+, free admission.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

Brave New Workshop’s holiday comedy, All I Want for Christmas Is You… To Elf Off, at Dudley Riggs Theatre. Shows at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Not recommended for young kids, $40/$45.

‍MONDAY, DEC. 11‍

‍Holiday Swingin’! A Kat Edmonson Christmas at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35/$40.

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.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

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TUESDAY, DEC. 12‍

Nicollet Island Inn hosts a four-course Holiday Tea luncheon at noon. $50/person.

Merry Christmas from José James featuring Christian Sands at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$55.

Open casting calls for Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast (The DNP) at AxeBridge Wine Co. from 7-9 p.m.

‍Neva Dinova at 7th Street Entry with Doom Flower. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$20.

‍New Moon Steam Medley on Hewing Hotel’s rooftop from 7-9 p.m. $65.

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.

RECURRING:

Local musicians perform holiday music at Capella Tower. Daily concerts from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. All ages, free.

Winter Warm-Up inline skating and indoor running session at U.S. Bank Stadium. Every Tuesday and Thursday through Jan. 25, from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $11.50/person.

‍A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. Recommended for ages 8 and up, $44+.

Winter Makers Market at The Dayton’s Project. 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.

‍Holidays on Nicollet pop-up shops open every Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Jan. 5.