Monday, April 29

Magers & Quinn is holding a virtual author talk with Steven Almond about his new book “Truth is the Arrow, Mercy is the Bow”’ in conversation with Kate Dicamillo and her new book “Ferris.” The talk starts at 7 p.m. and registration is required.

Burning Blue Rain plays at Green Room with Nate Walker & Friends and Kevin Gamble Quartet.  $12, 18+, 8 p.m.

Weekly:

Monday walks with the East Bde Ska Neighborhood. Meet at Duet Coffee at 7 a.m, walk until 8:30 a.m.  

Pizza and a blunt at Hi Flora! Every Monday. 5-8 p.m.

The Bar Exam hosts trivia at Eat Street Crossing at 7 p.m.

Uproar Comedy Open Mic at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Each week there is a different featured performer.  7 p.m. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. for you comics out there. Free/donation.

Autotune karaoke at Mortimer’s, every week at 9 p.m. Free

Tuesday, April 30

‍A new variety show, Minne-Melange, is at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Once a month is a glimpse of the local performing arts community. This month includes performances by Black Out Improv, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Al Church, and Erin Sheppard Dance. $10, 7 p.m.

Weekly:

Wild Rumpus weekly storytime designed for preschoolers and toddlers but all are welcome. 10:30 a.m.

At Tower Games in Kingfield, there is a weekly Dungeons & Dragons night for kids and teens that is organized around a monthly campaign. Check the Facebook page to get your kid plugged into the group. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

The Roberts Bird Sanctuary hosts guided walks every Tuesday morning.

A free meat and cheese raffle at Utepils goes from 6-8 p.m.

As an ongoing benefit for Foothold Twin Cities, St Dominic’s Trio plays at Driftwood Char Bar at 7 p.m. Free

Leaning Tower hosts a co-op style of trivia where people rotate creating the trivia. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

La Doña Cervecería hosts Trivia Mafia starting at 8:00 p.m.

Black Sheep Pizza hosts Trivia Mafia at their Eat Street location. 8:30 p.m.

Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Recurring:

Obi Original & The Black Atlantics continue their residency at Green Room at 8 p.m. 18+ $15

Wednesday, May 1

Lakewood Cemetery celebrates the opening of its new welcome center from 3-7 p.m. A community mandala making is from 4:30-7 p.m.

A new line-up of improv shows for HUGE Wednesdays at HUGE Improv Theater. Improv groups I Like You, Claustrophobia, Two's Company, and Well, Well, Well perform. All ages, $15, 7:30 p.m.

“One Up,” a competitive conversion show, is back at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. $10/$15, 7 p.m.

Green Room in Uptown hosts a May Day Bash with Goon Tribune, Dilly Dally Alley, Rosie, Shrimp Olympics. 7 p.m., 18+, $12.

Weekly:

Lotería at La Doña Cervecería. Lotería is a Latin American game similar to bingo, but with a twist. Free, 7-8:30 p.m.

Family storytime at Linden Hills Library with librarian, Jessica. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

The Communal Table meets every Wednesday at Gigi’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m.

Trivia Mafia at Wild Mind Ales. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Trivia Mafia at Utepils, 7-9 p.m.

Sing, read poetry, or play your newest guitar riff at Open Mic at LynLake Brewery from 7-9 p.m.

Recurring:

“A Jumping-Off Point” is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

"Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody" is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

Thursday, May 2

Pario Max Gallery, formerly Isles Gallery, has an art opening tonight for Minneapolis artist Barbara Belknap. “Azure” Fine Art in Cut Paper. $10/$15, 5:30-9 p.m.

Join Catholic Charities Twin Cities for a screening of "Wet House" by Benjamin May and a discussion about harm reduction at Mia. Free, 5:30 p.m.

Poets Daniel Khalastchi and Joanna Klink in conversation about their work at Magers & Quinn. 7 p.m. Free but registration is required.

Learn about obscure monsters in Frank Zappa's song "Cheepniss," and his history with nerd culture in “Monster Science First Thursdays: It Came From Zappa Space” at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. $12/$14, 7 p.m.

HUGE Improv Theater has two new Thursday Thursday shows.  Two shows, one ticket. Improv group Hot Pot is presenting Chopped/Nudge. $15, 7:30 p.m.

Hey EDM heads. Bass Thursdays are at the Uptown VFW. This week catch Lucky The Unfortunate, Stereogo, Wartro, and Blizzy Tunes. $5/$ 10, Starts at 8 p.m-1 a.m., 21+

Weekly:

Vinyl Night at The Lowry with DJ McG. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Lowry Bar. Free

Visit Big Hill Books for Tiny Tots Thursdays story time for little readers Pre-K and under from 10:30-11 a.m.

The American Swedish Institute is free after 3 p.m. every Thursday.

The Walker Art Center galleries are free on Thursdays from 5-9 p.m.

Disco Death Records hosts a FLINTA+ (the German abbreviation for LGBTQ+) led German speaking group Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. All language levels are welcome

It’s cribbage night at Utepils from 7-10 p.m. All skill levels are welcome.

Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

"Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody" is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

‍"A Year with Frog and Toad" is at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+, 7 p.m.

Friday, May 3

"BANneD BOOKS" a Rain Taxi fundraiser is at Granda Theater. Readings be Dessa, Klecko, and Carolyn Kuebler. The Muatas, Zak Sally, and Willie Wisely perform. Rain Taxi is behind the Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport and exists for readers, writers, literary publishers, booksellers, educators, and kindred spirits who want books to keep flourishing in a distracted society. $30-$150, 7-10 p.m.

Ute-Fest at Utepils Brewing is Friday and Saturday with live music. Friday is free, Saturday the cover is $5. 4-10 p.m.

HUGE Improv Theater premiers three new shows tonight. Babe Train takes on indie film company A24 at 7:30 p.m. SPOLIN plays hard and is produced by three Chicago veterans at 9 p.m., and Super Showdown is a sports-entertainment improv. All tickets are $15.

Weekly:

Baby storytime at Linden Hills every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Mortimer’s hosts Get Up Stand Up Comedy Open Mic with stand-up sign-ups at 6 p.m. and comedy starting at 6:30 p.m. Free

Recurring:

“A Jumping-Off Point” is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

"A Year with Frog and Toad" is at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+, 7 p.m.

Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley, plus the ghost story of 300 Clifton and journey into the building's haunted basement. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 7 p.m. $59.

"Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody" is ope at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

Saturday, May 4

The historical Como-Harriet trolley is ready to go for the season. On Saturdays and Sundays it runs from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can board at the Linden Hills Station at Queen Avenue and 42nd Street or the platform at Bde Maka Ska on Richfield Road just south of 36th Street. A round trip takes about 15-minutes. No reservations needed.

Comma, a bookshop's Body, Mind, and Spirit Book Club meets to discuss "Dopamine Nation." 9-10:30 a.m.

Get your helmets strapped on for the Wheels and Bike Rodeo at Painter Park. To celebrate the park’s new skate park, 3rd Lair will be on hand to do skateboard demos. Plus a bouncy horse, a bike skills course, and food trucks. What more could you ask for? Hosted by Painter Park. 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Members of Kith + Kin are from Southwest and wanted you to know about their choir performance at the Cedar Cultural Center. $25/$30, 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Bryn Mawr hosts its Festival of Garage Sales. It’s an all-day event starting at 9 a.m.

Amazing Thailand is celebrating Thai New Year a week early with a buffet and live music. They’d like you to RSVP. 4-10 p.m. $59.

Ute-Fest at Utepils Brewing with live music. $5. 4-10 p.m.

Wooden Ship Brewing Company  is celebrating its three year anniversary with a block party including live music and food trucks.. Noon to 10 p.m. Dog friendly.

Get ready to look fly as heck at the 80s New Wave Prom at the Uptown VFW. $5/$10, 9 p.m, 21+

Weekly:

The Walker Library Chess Club meets weekly from 10-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Open to kindergarteners-sixth graders. Game equipment will be provided—just show up!

Recurring:

"A Jumping-Off Point" is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

"A Year with Frog and Toad" is at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+,11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley, plus the ghost story of 300 Clifton and journey into the building's haunted basement. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 7 p.m. $59.

"Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody" opens at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

Sunday, May 5

A live recording of the “The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society” podcast. That’s right. Old timey radio! Enjoy a classic episode from the 1940s radio program “Suspense” starring Angela Lansbury and a full-length improvised radio play, including live sound effects and music. $18, 7 p.m.

Learn country dancing with an expert and enjoy country music with Old Country Buffet (the band). Free. 21+, 7 p.m.

Take a creative phone photography class utilizing the architectural spaces at Lakewood Cemetery. $10/$15, 10 a.m.-noon.

The historical Como-Harriet trolley is ready to go for the season. On Saturdays and Sundays it runs from 12:30 to 8:30 p.m. You can board at the Linden Hills Station at Queen Avenue and 42nd Street or the platform at Bde Maka Ska on Richfield Road just south of 36th Street. A round trip takes about 15-minutes. No reservations needed.

Weekly:

Take a yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness at Utepils Brewing from 10-11 a.m., then stick around for a beverage after the taproom officially opens. All ages, $15

‍Improv-A-Go-Go at HUGE Theater at 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can.

Recurring:

“A Jumping-Off Point” is running at The Jungle Theater, only the second theater to show this play. $18+, 2  p.m.

“Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody” is open at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

‍"A Year with Frog and Toad" is at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+, 2 and 5 p.m.

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