WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
Branford Marsalis Quartet comes to the Dakota for two nights. Shows at 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. $55-$75
SAINt JHN headlines First Avenue with Jordan Hawkins. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $39.50
Husbands play 7th St Entry with JW Francis. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $17
Frank Caliendo does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
WEEKLY:
The Cherry Pit presents Bible Study, an open jam for local musicians, at Berlin from 7-10 p.m. $15 suggested for non-musicians
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. Show at 7:30 p.m. $33+
“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. $33+
THURSDAY, MAY 1
Move Minneapolis offers a free bike clinic in front of North Loop Green’s Bassett Hound bar from 4-6 p.m. All ages
Roasted Records holds a vinyl pop-up in Modist Brewing’s taproom from 5-9 p.m. All ages, free
Minneapolis-based fashion designer Joynoëlle debuts a new collection, Wanderlust, at the Minneapolis Club. Event from 6:30-10 p.m. $75-$300
The Hold Steady plays an intimate show at 7th St Entry starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
Thomas Søndergård conducts Puccini’s “Turandot,” featuring star soprano Christine Goerke with the Minnesota Orchestra. Show at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $45-$125
Grammy-nominated jazz quartet Kneebody performs at Berlin. Shows at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $20-$25
Your Bearded Artist leads a paint and sip at North Loop Galley from 6-8 p.m. Ages 13+, $38
A Little Too Short to Be Stormtroopers return to Inbound BrewCo for Live Band Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Chiodos celebrates 20 years of “All’s Well That Ends Well” at the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 15+, $53+
Pat Donohue & Prairie All-Stars perform at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $25+
The Wrecks headline First Avenue with Quarters of Change and Benjamin Carter. Show at 6:30 p.m. All ages, $31
The Silent Treatment, Favourite Girl, and Bev share a bill at the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $12/$15
Lily Rose stops at the Fine Line with Payton Smith. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $20
Jordan Jensen does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for three nights. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
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, MAY 2
The Hold Steady brings their four-night stand in three different venues to First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $45
Stand-up comedian Ali Siddiq comes to the Pantages Theatre. Show at 7 p.m. $50+
If the Minnesota Timberwolves don’t win Wednesday night, the team’s first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers continues at Target Center. Details TBD. All ages, $157+
The Loft Literary Center and Graywolf Press welcome Jim Moore in celebration of his new book, “Enter,” at Open Book. Event from 7-9 p.m. $5-$10
Gamut Gallery holds an opening reception for Ebb & Flow, a multimedia show curated by gallery director Francesca Bernardi, from 7-10 p.m. All ages, free
Jordan Jensen does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for three nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $37
T. Mychael Rambo performs Stevie Wonder hits during Songs in the Key of Life at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $36+
Guitarist Mike Wolter, bassist Kameron Markworth, and drummer Joey Van Phillips perform as Polem at Berlin from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Psychedelic cowboy jazz trio 58 Belvedere takes over at Berlin starting at 7 p.m. $15
Minneapolis DJ Shannon Blowtorch experiments with cuts she normally doesn't get to play at Berlin from 10 p.m. to close. No cover
Season to Risk plays a genre-bending mix of heavy indie rock at Zhora Darling with Unstable Shapes and Upright Forms. Doors at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $15
The ‘70s Magic Sunshine Band plays hits from the decade at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
First Avenue presents Perfect Person at The Cedar Cultural Center. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, sold out
The Carbon Sounds presents DJ Peaceboii ⏤ Battle for the Belt at 7th St Entry. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $12
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. $41+
“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, MAY 3
The Minneapolis Farmers Market resumes its spring/summer schedule five days a week, including Saturdays from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. All ages, free
The Mill City Farmers Market moves back outside every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September. All ages, free
Graze Food Hall by Travail hosts Derby Day, with a hat contest judged by Twin Cities Business Editor Ali Kaplan, a horse decorating contest, and mint juleps. Events from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. All ages, free
Minneapolis Cider Co. holds a family-friendly Kentucky Derby-themed anniversary party featuring mini ponies from 2-7 p.m. All ages, free
North Loop Green will project the Kentucky Derby on its outdoor screen and Bassett Hound will sell festive drinks from 4-7 p.m. All ages, free
Hewing Hotel throws a summer kickoff with a Derby twist on its rooftop from 11-12 a.m. Ages 21+, $7
Brit’s Pub holds its annual Kentucky Derby Day Party from 12-6 p.m., with live a bluegrass band, photo booth, cigar roller, and more. All ages, free
Twin Cities Book Hop organizes a spring book hop to different Minneapolis bookstores, starting at Open Book from 10-11:30 a.m. All ages, free
Reggie Watts performs at the Fine Line. Show at 8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $39.50
Twin Cities Pride’s Rainbow Wardrobe brings a gender-affirming clothing swap to the Minneapolis Central Library from 1-4 p.m. All ages, free
Friends of Loring Park holds a garden season kick-off party from 10 a.m. to noon. All ages, free
Flip Phone Events puts on a 2000s drag brunch at Union Rooftop. Shows at 10 a.m. (sold out), 12:30 and 3 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Jon Batiste hosts Suleika Jaouad’s book tour for “The Alchemy” at the Pantages Theatre. Event at 5 p.m. Sold out
Stella Cole sings retro jazz at the Dakota. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. $30+
Thomas Søndergård conducts Puccini’s “Turandot,” featuring star soprano Christine Goerke with the Minnesota Orchestra. Show at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall. $59-$139
JC Sanford and Christopher Olson fill Berlin with early-evening jazz from 4:30-6:30 p.m. No cover
Max Johnson 3 takes over at Berlin starting at 7:30 p.m. $15
XARED MT, a DJ and lifelong music collector, curates an all-vinyl crate of his favorite jazz-focused global grooves at Berlin from 10:30 p.m. until close. No cover
The Hold Steady continues their four-night stand in three different venues at First Avenue. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $50
High & Mighty plays soul and R&B at Bunkers. Show at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Reaping Asmodeia headlines the Zhora Darling venue. Doors at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $15/$21
Radio K presents YHWH Nailgun at 7th St Entry with Morgan Garrett. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $15
Jordan Jensen does stand-up at Acme Comedy Co. for three nights. Shows at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Ages 18+, sold out
WEEKLY:
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. $45+
“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, MAY 4
Minnesota-born comedian Nick Swardson holds a special taping at First Avenue. Show at 7:45 p.m. Ages 18+, $40
Inbound BrewCo celebrates “Star Wars” Day with themed drinks, vendors, trivia, bingo, music, and a costume contest from open to close. All ages, free
Australian rock band Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds perform at the Armory. Show at 8 p.m. All ages, $84+
Composer Stefan L. Smith celebrates the world premiere of "An Old Story", a compelling new chamber work inspired by a poem by Pulitzer Prize winner Tracy K. Smith, at Westminster Presbyterian Church. Show at 3 p.m. $35.50
Flip Phone Events puts on a Disney villains drag brunch at Crave. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. All ages, $20 plus entree purchase
Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio plays electrified front porch blues at the Dakota. Shows at 7 and 9 p.m. $42+
Saxophonist Nelson Devereaux welcomes Klassik and Subtle Frequencies to Berlin for his weekly May residency starting at 7 p.m. $21
Machine Head and In Flames share a bill at the Fillmore Minneapolis with special guests Lacuna Coil and Unearth. Show at 5:30 p.m. Ages 15+, $62
The Hold Steady wraps up their four-night stand at three different venues at the Fine Line. Show at 5 p.m. Ages 18+, $50-$75
WEEKLY:
The Minneapolis Farmers Market is open from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. All ages, free
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. Shows at 1 and 7 p.m. $37+
MONDAY, MAY 5
SLC-based rock band Citizen Soldier headlines First Avenue with 10 Years, Thousand Below and Nerv. Show at 7 p.m. Ages 18+, $29.50
Graze Food Hall by Travail offers taco and margarita specials all day in honor of Cinco de Mayo.
“I’ll Be” singer Edwin McCain returns to the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $65-$75
Shayfer James performs at 7th St Entry with Sparkbird. Show at 7:30 p.m. All ages, $20
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, MAY 6
Sturgill Simpson comes to the Armory for two nights. Show at 8 p.m. $92
The Minnesota Twins welcome the Baltimore Orioles to Target Field. Game at 6:40 p.m. All ages, $15+
British girl group Flo comes to the Fillmore Minneapolis. Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $42
Fulton Beer holds its monthly cribbage tournament starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free
Friends and colleagues of the late acclaimed poet Bill Holm as they launch their record album of “Playing Haydn for the Angel of Death,” and screen a Pioneer PBS documentary about the song cycle at Open Book. Event from 7-8:30 p.m. Free
Paul Thorn performs at the Dakota. Show at 7 p.m. $52+
Trousdale stops at the Fine Line with Beane, Nia Ashleigh, and buffchick (collab set). Show at 7 p.m. All ages, $26
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
