WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9

Photo courtesy of Tyler Childers

Bluegrass-infused country singer-songwriter Tyler Childers stops at Target Center on his On the Road Tour with special guest Cory Branan. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $50+

Fulton Beer hosts a Tyler Childers pre-concert tailgate in its taproom from 4-7 p.m., with drink discounts and live covers from Reese Glover. All ages, free

British percussion group Stomp comes to the State Theatre through Saturday. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $50+

Ebo Taylor and Pat Thomas come to the Fine Line for a rescheduled show (originally slated for late October 2024) starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

Local comedian Mike Lester does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35

Sam Blasucci and Julia Zivic perform at 7th St Entry. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $22

Jazz visionary Hiromi’s Sonicwonder plays the Dakota for the second and final night. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. $42+

The 44th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival continues through Sunday at The Main Cinema and other Twin Cities venues. Check the schedule for show times and prices

Collide Theatrical Dance Co. presents “Broadway Dancin’” at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 1 p.m. $35-$48

WEEKLY:

Kobi. Co offers discounted bespoke candle making workshops between 12 and 6 p.m. $35

The Cherry Pit presents Bible Study, an open jam for local musicians, at Berlin from 7-11 p.m. No cover

Minneapolis Cider Co. holds an open mic night for musicians, First Take, every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m.

Local rock band Twine plays Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $8

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. All ages, free

Trivia Mafia returns to Brit’s Pub for Wednesday night trivia at 7 p.m. Free

Chris Maddock hosts Ding Batz open mic at The Comedy Corner Underground from 8-9:30 p.m. Free

A neighborhood safety walk travels through the Mill District from 4:30-6 p.m. Meet on the staircase behind the Guthrie Theater and wear an orange hat or shirt. All ages, free

RECURRING:

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $38+

THURSDAY, APRIL 10

Photo courtesy of AC/DC

Aussie rockers AC/DC kick off their North American tour at U.S. Bank Stadium. Show at 7 p.m. All ages. $233+

Inbound BrewCo hosts an awkward siblings photoshoot pop-up in honor of National Siblings Day from 4-9 p.m. $29

Bill Murray & his Blood Brothers come to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $71+

Harvard University law professor and former Assistant Attorney General Jack Goldsmith discusses the growth of the imperial presidency during the Westminster Town Hall Forum at the eponymous presbyterian church. Doors at 5 p.m., forum at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Stand-up comedian and ventriloquist Jeff Dunham brings his Artificial Intelligence Tour to Target Center. Show at 7 p.m. $66+

Journalist and writer Sarah Jones launches her new book, “Disposable: America’s Contempt for the Underclass,” at Milkweed Books. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free

Ukrainian folk band Yagódy performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $42+

Alan Sparhawk & Mount Eerie headline a local show at First Avenue, with special guest Nat Harvie, starting at 6:45 p.m. All ages, $32.50

Stand-up comedian Joe List kicks off a three-night appearance at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

TikTok sensation Matt Hansen performs at the Fine Line with Steinza. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $25

Radio K presents Merce Lemon and Fust at 7th St Entry with Nona Invie. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $18

British percussion group Stomp comes to the State Theatre through Saturday. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $50+

The 44th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival continues through Sunday at The Main Cinema and other Twin Cities venues. Check the schedule for show times and prices

Collide Theatrical Dance Co. presents “Broadway Dancin’” at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$48

WEEKLY:

Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50

The Initials Game Live, a competitive trivia game based on the KFAN “Power Trip Morning Show” game, takes over Brühaven from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free

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

Nina DiAngelo and Monica West host Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation

Ben Katzner and Ellie Hino host Darlings Comedy Show at Zhora Darling starting at 9 p.m. Free

Thermaculture Thursdays offer a combination of steam aromatherapy, light breathwork and meditation from 7-9 p.m. in the Hewing Hotel's rooftop sauna. $65

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

RECURRING:

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+

FRIDAY, APRIL 11

Photo courtesy of the Twin Cities Auto Show

Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center for a week. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17

The Minnesota Twins welcome the Detroit Tigers to Target Field for a three-game series. First pitch at 7 p.m. All ages, $19+

Inbound BrewCo hosts WCCO for a live post-game Twins recap from 9-11 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Orchestra performs the score from Secrets of Whales alongside highlights from the four-part National Geographic series. Show at 7 p.m. $71-$105 

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Season 5) contestant Coco Montrese comes to Roxy’s Cabaret for the weekend. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20

Minnesota native Jon Hickey returns to the Twin Cities to launch his new novel, “Big Chief,” at Milkweed Books. Event at 6 p.m. All ages, free

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the Brooklyn Nets at Target Center. Tipoff at 8 p.m. All ages, $12+

MacPhail Center for Music presents Pacifica Quartet, a Grammy Award-winning chamber ensemble, at Antonello Hall. Show at 7:30 p.m. Choose what you pay

Golden Girls: The Laughs Continue imagines what Miami’s sassiest seniors would be doing today at the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $56+

Nubya Garcia performs at the Dakota with special guest Magi Merlin. Show at 7 p.m. $45-$50

Rapper and songwriter OsamaSon performs at the Fine Line. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out

Country pop singer Canaan Cox plays 7th St Entry with Jake Simon. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Stand-up comedian Joe List continues his three-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

British percussion group Stomp comes to the State Theatre through Saturday. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $50+

The 44th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival continues through Sunday at The Main Cinema and other Twin Cities venues. Check the schedule for show times and prices

Collide Theatrical Dance Co. presents “Broadway Dancin’” at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 7 p.m. $35-$48

WEEKLY:

Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50

Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club meets from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. All ages, free

Patnacia of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia at Brit’s Pub from 5-6:30 p.m. Free

A rotating selection of local DJs spin at Modist from 2-6 p.m. Free

The Comedy Corner Underground holds Friday Night Open Mic from 10-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Drag performers impersonate iconic divas during the Funky Fridays Drag Show at Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. All ages, $20

RECURRING:

The World is Burning So I Made Smores” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $50+

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

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The Linda Lindas headline the Fine Line with Pinkshift. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

Inbound BrewCo celebrates its ninth anniversary with an all-day beer bash packed with music, food, and adult beverages. Event from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. All ages, free

Minneapolis Cider Co. throws an Adult Prom from 8-11:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

The Minneapolis Hot Chocolate Run gets started at Boom Island Park around 8 a.m. Ages 8+, $74-$96

Twin Cities Pride holds an open house for Rainbow Wardrobe, which provides free gender-affirming clothing and recently relocated to the new Pride Cultural Arts Center in Loring Park, from 12-4 p.m. All ages, free

Milkweed Books celebrates writer and cartographer Tim Robinson and his epic Connemara Trilogy at Open Book. Event at 5:30 p.m. All ages, free

Electronic duo Zeds Dead takes over at the Armory with support from Barclay Crenshaw, Cool Customer, Sippy, Skellytn, and Don Jamal. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $75+

Gamut Gallery hosts Bloom and Brush, a creative floral arranging experience that draws inspiration from refracted ecologies, from 2-4 p.m. $50

Flip Phone Events presents Tate + Sabrina + Taylor Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 (sold out) and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase

The Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers series continues at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $19+

Andrew Walesch & His Orchestra transform the Dakota into a vintage nightclub. Show at 7 p.m. $42+

Ninja Sex Party comes to First Avenue with TWRP. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Kevin Atwater at 7th St Entry with Aubory Bugg. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

Lyndie Walker hosts a Minnesota Orchestra sensory-friendly small ensemble concert in the Target Atrium starting at 11 a.m. All ages, sold out

“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (Season 5) contestant Coco Montrese comes to Roxy’s Cabaret for the weekend. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $20

The Minnesota Orchestra performs the score from Secrets of Whales alongside highlights from the four-part National Geographic series. Show at 7 p.m. $58-$119 

Stand-up comedian Joe List ends his three-night run at Acme Comedy Co. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out

British percussion group Stomp comes to the State Theatre through Saturday. Shows at 1 and 6:30 p.m. All ages, $50+

Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center for a week. Open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. All ages, $6-$17

The 44th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival continues through Sunday at The Main Cinema and other Twin Cities venues. Check the schedule for show times and prices

Collide Theatrical Dance Co. presents “Broadway Dancin’” at the Luminary Arts Center through Sunday. Show at 7:30 p.m. $35-$48

WEEKLY:

Now on a winter schedule, the Minneapolis Farmers Market on Lyndale Avenue is open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. through April. All ages, free

Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50

Nina DiAngelo, Monica West and BeBe Zahara Benet (“RuPaul’s Drag Race”) star in the Goddess Experience Drag Show at Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. $20

RECURRING:

The World is Burning So I Made Smores” runs at Dudley Riggs Theatre through mid-May. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $50+

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $61+

SUNDAY, APRIL 13

Photo courtesy of Minneapolis Vintage Market

Minneapolis Vintage Market returns to Machine Shop, with two floors of vintage clothing, accessories and home goods vendors from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free entry after noon

The Minnesota Timberwolves welcome the Utah Jazz to Target Center for their final game of the regular season. Tipoff at 2:30 p.m. All ages, $12+

Erika Cianciaruso teaches salsa as part of MPRB’s Dancing in the Pavilion series. Event from 3-6 p.m. at Nicollet Island Pavilion. All ages, free

It’s kids day as the Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers series concludes at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $15+

Wheatus stops at 7th St Entry on their 25th anniversary tour with Rematch and Scorched Waves. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

All-woman string band Della Mae performs at the Dakota with The Foxgloves. Show at 7 p.m. $30+

Shordie Shordie performs at the Fine Line with DJ Crowd Control and DJ Loud. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30

Flip Phone Events presents Muppets Drag Brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, sold out

The 44th annual Minneapolis St. Paul International Film Festival ends at The Main Cinema and other Twin Cities venues. Check the schedule for show times and prices

Collide Theatrical Dance Co. ends its run for “Broadway Dancin’” at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 2 p.m. $35-$48

Twin Cities Auto Show runs at the Minneapolis Convention Center for a week. Open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, $6-$17

WEEKLY:

The Initials Game Live brings a fast-paced word game to Graze Food Hall by Travail from 2-4 p.m. 

Kobi. Co offers bespoke candle making workshops Thursdays through Sundays between 12 and 6 p.m. $50

Minneapolis Central Craft Club meets at the Nicollet Mall library from 12-2 p.m. Ages 18+, free

Inbound BrewCo holds bingo in the taproom every week from 3-5 p.m. Ages 18+, $2 per card

Mia of Trivia Mafia hosts trivia night in Fulton Beer’s taproom starting at 5 p.m. Free

The cast of Roxy’s Cabaret dazzles with their lip-syncing and dancing during Bottomless Drag Brunch starting at 12 p.m. $20

Church of Cornbread, featuring legendary local musician Cornbread Harris and his band, takes over Palmer's Bar 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

Legendary house band Dr. Mambo’s Combo performs at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $12 cover

RECURRING:

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+

MONDAY, APRIL 14

Photo courtesy of the Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins welcome the New York Mets to Target Field for a three-game series. First pitch at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $15+

Guitar virtuosos Martin Taylor and Ulf Wakenius create musical magic at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $36+

WEEKLY:

The Initials Game Live comes to Modist Brewing Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. every Monday through April 21. All ages, free

Cream of the Crop, a new weekly drag competition and karaoke party, takes over Roxy’s Cabaret starting at 7 p.m. All ages, free eight-week

TUESDAY, APRIL 15

Photo courtesy of Billy Prine

Billy Prine presents Songs & Stories of John Prine, his late brother, at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $40-$45

Lush Lounge & Theater brings drag queen bingo to Graze Food Hall by Travail once a month from 7-9 p.m. All ages, free

It’s Jackie Robinson Day as the Minnesota Twins vs. New York Mets series continues at Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $15+

James McMurtry performs at the Fine Line with BettySoo. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $25

RECURRING:

The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $33+