WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23
Minnesota Writers Off the Page presents poet Tarik Dobbs in conversation with Sagirah Shahid, discussing Dobbs’ powerful collection, “Nazar Boy,” at Open Book. Event from 6-8 p.m. Free but registration is required
Out on a Limb invites company members of Branches Contemporary Dance to the Luminary Arts Center for Earth Echoes: Lessons From Nature. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $25
Target Field offers a military discount to baseball fans as the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $9+
Paul Simon performs at the Orpheum Theatre for the third and final night. Show at 8 p.m. $113+
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina comes to Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
Tinsley Ellis stops at the Dakota on his Naked Truth Tour. Show at 7 p.m. $42
Jane Remover presents Turn Up or Die at 7th St Entry with Dazegxd and d0llywood1. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, sold out
WEEKLY:
Kobi. Co offers discounted bespoke candle making workshops between 12 and 6 p.m. $35
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 through mid-May. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $33+
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $29+
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
The 2025 Miller Lite Vikings Draft Party starts at U.S. Bank Stadium at 6 p.m. $15+
Fillmore Minneapolis hosts the Purple Daily Draft Party starting at 7 p.m. All ages, $14
Minnesota Monthly’s CannaFest takes over Machine Shop from 6-9 p.m. Ages 21+, $40
Fulton Beer puts on an NFL Draft kick-off party with $1 dome dogs and other themed deals from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free
Your Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip class at Inbound BrewCo from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
Target Field offers a military discount to baseball fans as the Minnesota Twins take on the Chicago White Sox. Game at 12:10 p.m. All ages, $9+
Junior Brown stops at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $75
Cameron Walker launches her newest short story collection, "How to Capture Carbon," at Milkweed Books starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free
Cryogeyser performs at 7th St Entry with Flooding. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $16
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina comes to Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20-$35
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 through mid-May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $37+
FRIDAY, APRIL 25
Flavor World holds a grand opening for its new storefront and community space in Loring Park from 6-10 p.m. All ages, free
The Minnesota Timberwolves return to Target Center as the first-round playoffs series against the Los Angeles Lakers continues. Tipoff at 8:30 p.m. All ages, sold out
Aquaria of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” provides the soundtrack for The Powerpop Girls, a drag show celebrating Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan and Charli xcx, at First Avenue. Show at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, $22
Minneapolis Cider Co. hosts Pickin’ for Autism, a benefit concert and silent auction supporting Lionsgate Academy, a charter school specializing in educating autistic learners. Event from 6-11 p.m. Ages 21+, $25+
Internet star Trisha Paytas stops at the State Theatre. Show at 7:30 p.m. $84+
Second Chance Prom takes over Dudley Riggs Theatre starting at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $30
The Minnesota Twins welcome the Los Angeles Angels to Target Field for a three-game series. First pitch at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $19+
Modist Brewing hosts Aaron's Bday Bash in its teal room. Metal show at 7:30 p.m. $5
LSDREAM and CloZee collaborate as LSZEE for two nights at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $78+
Steve Treviño tells jokes at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 12+, $45+
The Minnesota Orchestra welcomes Kevin Puts, director of the Composer Institute for emerging composers, as Thomas Søndergård conducts future classics at Orchestra Hall. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, choose your price
Inbound BrewCo hosts karaoke night from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
KFAI presents Yukimi (of Little Dragon) at the Fine Line with AKKO at the Fine Line. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $35
Carbon Sound brings Murs to 7th St Entry with Platinum Max, Noa James, and 3rd Wrld. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina comes to Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
Junior Brown stops at the Dakota for two nights. Show at 7 p.m. $75
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 Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 7:30 p.m. $46+
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Show at 7:30 p.m. $41+
SATURDAY, APRIL 26
Fresh off of Coachella, electro-pop singer Charli xcx brings her “Brat” arena tour to Target Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, resale tickets available
The party continues with bratRAVE: Charli xcx after party at REV, located in the basement of Union Rooftop, starting at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $22
Sample pours from more than 80 local breweries during the Minnesota Craft Beer Festival at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 1-5 p.m. Ages 21+, $35-$70
The Aliveness Project puts on Together, a fundraiser, featuring a three-course meal by chef David Fhima at Maison Margaux from 7-12 p.m. $200
Twin Cities Pride holds Paint by Numbers Night Out in its new Pride Cultural Arts Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. $35
Get your bookstore passport stamped at Milkweed Books for Independent Bookstore Day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. All ages, free
Strive Bookstore also welcomes readers during Independent Bookstore Day from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free
MN Artisan Market brings a night market to Modist Brewing Co. from 5-9:30 p.m. All ages, free
Trevor Wallace tells jokes at the Pantages Theatre starting at 7 p.m. $49+
The Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels play at Target Field. Game at 1:10 p.m. All ages, $22+
Maribou State stops at First Avenue on their “Hallucinating Love” tour. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25
Brühaven Craft Co. hosts another Brühaha Comedy Night. Show at 8 p.m. $15/$20
Drag queens lip sync to songs from Beyoncé's country album during Cowboy Carter Drag Brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m., 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Martin Sexton brings his Abbey Road Show to the Dakota. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $50-$65
Unleashed Hounds and Hops hosts a puppies and pilates class benefitting Underdog Rescue from 8-10 a.m. $40
Sip 'n Bloom leads a flower arranging class at Graze Food Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. $70-$85
Graze Food Hall hosts Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast from 7-9 p.m.
Jagged Little Datas pay tribute to Alanis Morissette at Inbound BrewCo from 6-9 p.m. All ages, free
Denzel Curry performs at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $53+
Chloe Moriondo headlines the Fine Line with Sex Week. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $22
The Bright Light Social Hour performs at 7th St Entry with TABAH. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
LSDREAM and CloZee collaborate as LSZEE for two nights at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $78+
Stand-up comedian Zach Martina comes to Acme Comedy Co. for four nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $25-$40
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. Show at 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. $50+
“The Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Shows at 1 and 7:30 p.m. $41+
SUNDAY, APRIL 27
Two chamber singing groups from the Twin Cities Gay Men’s Chorus join together to perform an eclectic selection of music that inspires joy, community, and advocacy at the Luminary Arts Center. Show at 3 p.m. All ages, $30
The Minnesota Timberwolves take on the Los Angeles Lakers in the fourth game of their first-round playoff series. Tipoff at 2:30 p.m. All ages, $200+
Shop goods from 50 local vendors during the Nicollet Island Spring Market at the Nicollet Island Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All ages, free admission
Foodie and TV personality Alton Brown brings his culinary variety show to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $63+
Justin Hayward, lead guitarist and composer for The Moody Blues, performs at the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $75+
It’s kids day as the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels face off in the final game in the series. First pitch at 12:40 p.m. All ages, $19+
Penny & Sparrow headline First Avenue with Field Guide. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
NA bottle shop Marigold returns to the Hewing Hotel with a spring mini market in the lobby from 2-5 p.m.
Room3 holds an album release show for “Bill’s Garden” with special guests at the Dakota starting at 7 p.m. $25+
Swing dancing with Beasley's Big Band and vocalist Courtney Burton returns toMinneapolis Cider Co. Music from 6-8 p.m. $10
Hip-hop artist Pardyalone performs at the Fine Line with Austin George and Jon Wiilde. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $21
Killed by Kiwis, Admiral Fox, Doll Chaser, and Lee Chenvert share a bill at 7th St Entry. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12
State History Day kicks off at 8 a.m. in the Minneapolis Convention Center.
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 Nacirema Society,” a clever Southern comedy, continues on the Guthrie Theater’s Wurtele Thrust stage through late May. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+
“The Mousetrap,” Agatha Christie’s murder mystery, runs at the Guthrie Theater. Show at 1 p.m. $37+
MONDAY, APRIL 28
Indonesia-born pianist, composer, and bandleader Joey Alexander plays jazz at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $52+
Simply Creative offers a charm jewelry craft night at Inbound BrewCo from 5-9 p.m. All ages, $45
AWOLNATION comes to First Avenue with Bryce Fox and MAKUA. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
Ben Kweller performs at the Fine Line with cheese touch. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $30
Savannah Conley plays at 7th St Entry with Lucky Kilmartin and Absolutely Yours. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
Arch Enemy stops at the Fillmore Minneapolis on their North American tour. Show at 6 p.m. All ages, $48+
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 29
Aloft Minneapolis hosts Drag Bingo with B. Louise from 7-8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Circa Waves and Friday Pilots Club stop at First Avenue on their joint tour with bugsy. Show at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $27.50
Fluid Table Tennis starts bringing their Community Ping Pong League to Minneapolis Cider Co. every Tuesday from 7-10 p.m.
The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight comes to the Orpheum Theatre. Show at 8 p.m. $79+
Mind of Mo Photography offers mommy and me mini sessions head of Mother's Day at Inbound BrewCo from 4-8:45 p.m. All ages, $125
Branford Marsalis Quartet comes to the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $55-$75
Matthew And The Atlas perform at 7th St Entry with Foreign Fields. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $16
WEEKLY:
Family storytime brings books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement to the Minneapolis Central Library from 10:30-11 a.m. for children and their caregivers. All ages, free
Minneapolis Central Library Chess Club meets from 1-3 p.m. All ages, free
The Bar Exams bring trivia to Brühaven Craft Co. from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free
Learn performance skills, create skits and songs, use creative play, and tell your story during Creative Expression Sessions with zAmya Theater Project at the Minneapolis Central Library from 8:30-10:30 a.m.
Nina DiAngelo and Monica West host Drag Queen Charity Bingo at Roxy’s Cabaret from 7-9 p.m. $10 suggested donation
