Monday, April 7

Comic creator Dana Simpson celebrates National Unicorn Day a few days early at Wild Rumpus from 6-7:30 p.m. All ages, free  

Jill Elaine Hasday talks about her new book “We the Men: How Forgetting Women's Struggles for Equality Perpetuates Inequality” with June Carbone at Magers & Quinn at 7 p.m. Free with registration

JOHNNYSWIM and Micah Edwards play Uptown Theater. Show is at 8 p.m. All ages, $48+

Club Day Monday with Lori Dokken and composer Adi Yeshaya with “The Voice” at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. The music starts at 5:30 p.m. $30

Weekly:

Baby story time 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. weekly at Linden Hills Library. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Free

Drag Bingo with Jamie Monroe at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW starting at 7 p.m. Free

Midwest karaoke at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW daily from 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Free

The Initials Game, a Trivia Mafia invention, is at Wooden Ship Brewery. 6:30 p.m. Free to play

The Initials Game is also at Wild Mind Ales starting at 6:30 p.m. Free to play

Uproar Comedy Open Mic is at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. The laughs start at 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 6 p.m. Donation entry

The Bar Exams has Monday Night Trivia at Eat Street Crossing. The educated guessing begins at 7 p.m. All ages, free to play

Sound like the amazing singer you are at autotune karaoke at Mortimers, every week at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, free

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Tuesday, April 8

James Thorton talks about his work addressing climate change at Walker Art Center. Image: Walker Art Center

Founder of ClientEarth James Thornton talks about new ways to think about and tackle global environmental challenges at Walker Art Center. 7 p.m. All ages, $18

Bronson Lemer talks about his new book “The Lonely Veteran's Guide to Companionship” with Chris Stedman at Magers & Quinn. 7 p.m. Free with registration

Shake out your sillies with the Pop Up Dance Party at Bryant Square Park from 6:30-8 p.m. All ages, free

Recurring:

The Magicians’ Open Mic is at Sisyphus Brewery. The illusions begin at 7 p.m. $5

Weekly:

The Deep End, a weekly night of DJs spinning hip-hop and R&B at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW. Music starts at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, free

A weekly improv jam with Alexis Camille of Blackout Improv at Queermunity from 6-8 p.m. Ages 18+, free

Wild Rumpus weekly story time is at 10:30 a.m. for young kids. Free

Forget Duolingo. ‍¡Hablamos Pues! at La Doña Cervecería from 6-8 p.m. Practice your Spanish and English skills with native speakers and learners. Free

Tower Games in Kingfield hosts a weekly Dungeons & Dragons night for kids with multiple tables to choose from. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10

Craic Up Open Mic Comedy Night is every Tuesday at Morrissey’s Irish Pub. The laughs start at 8 p.m. Free

‍St Dominic’s Trio plays at Driftwood Char Bar as an ongoing benefit for Foothold Twin Cities, at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, donations accepted

The Bar Exams brings all-sports to Beckett’s every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, free to play

Trivia Mafia is at Brühaven Craft Company for weekly trivia at 6:30 p.m.  Free to play

A co-op-style trivia where people take turns creating the questions is at Leaning Tower of Pizza starting at 7:30 p.m. Free to play

Trivia Mafia is at La Doña Cervecería for weekly trivia starting at 8 p.m. Free to play

Sing your heart out with Mia Dorr’s karaoke at Mother Clucker’s Pizza every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Wednesday, April 9

New Band Night features Juliet Farmer, Lexie Modica, Stone Ark, and Spencer Douglas. Music starts at 7 p.m. Ages 18+ $12

Meet new friends at the Community Line Dance class held at Whittier Recreation Center from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free

Canoeing stories are gathered in Frank Bures’ new book “Pushing the River.” He talks about it with Cary J. Griffith at Magers & Quinn at 7 p.m. Free with registration

New to our calendar:  It’s Mystery Mania with Matt's General Trivia every Wednesday at Morrisey’s Irish Pub. Trivia starts at 7 p.m. Free to play

Weekly:

Baby story time is from 9:15-9:45 a.m. and family story time is from 10:30-11 a.m. at Washburn Library. Free

Family story time is from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m at Linden Hills Library. For children of all ages and their caregivers. Free

Adult and Teen Chess Club meets at Walker Library from 5:30-7:30 p.m. No skills necessary to play, free

Tower Games in Kingfield hosts a weekly Dungeons & Dragons night for kids and teens with multiple tables to choose from. 5:30-8:30 p.m. $10

Play the Latin American game Lotería at La Doña Cervecería from 7-8:30 p.m. Free

The Communal Table gathering is at Gigi’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m. Dancing almost guaranteed. Free

Trivia Mafia is at Wild Mind Ales at 6:30 p.m. Free to play

Trivia Mafia is at Bryant Lake Bowl at 8 p.m. Free to play

‍The Bar Exams brings trivia to Pat's Tap at 7:30 p.m. Free to play

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Thursday, April 10

Reverend Matt's Monster Science presents “Agent Elora Electric Battle Masterpiece” at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater through Sunday. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$18

A new bi-weekly cribbage club is starting up at Judson Memorial Church from 1-3 p.m. Free

Public Functionary brings performances by Hooks, Sol Salvation Choir, and Greg Grease and more in conjunction with the “Giants” exhibit at Mia. 7 p.m. Free with registration

‍Salsa Brava plays classic salsa, Bachata, cumbia, and merengue music at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Ages 21+, free

Weekly:

Tiny Tots Storytime is at Big Hill Books in Bryn Mawr from 10:30-11 a.m. Free

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.

Snapped: live band open mic is at Green Room starting at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, free

KFAI host Dr. Strangedub plays a DJ set of reggae, dub, and more at Pimento. 6 p.m. Free.

Amateur comedy night is at Sisyphus Brewing every Thursday. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free

The Initials Game is at Brühaven Craft Company, starting at 6:30 p.m Free to play

Trivia Mafia is at Lake & Irving at 8:30 p.m. Free to play

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

Sing your heart out with Mia Dorr’s karaoke at Mother Clucker’s Pizza from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

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Friday, April 11

Eiko Otake and Wen Hui perform “What Is War” at Walker Art Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15

A 90s Spring Break Bash with You Oughta Know and the 90s Preservation Society at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW. The party starts at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $17+

Reverend Matt's Monster Science presents “Agent Elora Electric Battle Masterpiece” at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$18

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Saturday, April 12

Anothernight’s “I Am Nowhere Now” album release show is with Careful Gaze and Whispered The Rabbit at Green Room. Music at 7:30 p.m. Ages 21+, $10

Electric Fetus celebrates Record Store Day with a day full of DJs, including Bootsy Collins, and record signings. The store will be open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. All ages, free

Moona Moono celebrates its opening at Hennepin and Lake from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

FINICK celebrates their new album with a release show with Emmy Woods and Eldest Daughter at Icehouse. Ages 18+, $18/$25

Spring migration walks begin this week in Roberts Bird Sanctuary from 8-10 a.m. All ages, free

Reverend Matt's Monster Science presents “Agent Elora Electric Battle Masterpiece” at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$18

Eiko Otake and Wen Hui perform “What Is War” at Walker Art Center. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $15

Weekly:

Cartoon Cabaret, a weekly time to hang out and draw and do crafts, is at Odd Mart from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. All ages, free

‍Early Readers story time at Big Hill Books is for early readers of all ages and their friends to come for some fun readings, and activities. 11-11:30 a.m. Free

Infernal Singalong Machine Karaoke weekly at Morrissey’s Irish Pub starting at 9:30 p.m. Ages 21+, no cover

The Minneapolis Trolley takes guests on a True Crimes tour of infamous crime scenes and unsolved mysteries in our haunted city. Tour at 1 p.m. All ages, $53

Perennial Cycles hosts weekly pastry bicycle rides through April. Meet out back at 9 a.m., roll out at 9:30 a.m. All ages, free  

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Sunday, April 13

Kids can learn about cartooning with Matt Eicheldinger and draw their own self-portrait at Big Hill Books from 2-3 p.m. Free with registration

Quieter spaces and other accommodations at the monthly Sensory Friendly Sunday at Walker Art Center, 8-11 a.m. All ages, free with timed ticket

Reverend Matt's Monster Science presents “Agent Elora Electric Battle Masterpiece” at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $15/$18

Weekly:

Open mic jazz night at Volstead’s from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Bring your own instrument. Ages 21+, free  

‍All-ages open rollerskating at Twin Cities Skating Studio from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All ages, $10-$15

Grateful Dead cover band Shotgun Ragtime Band plays the Driftwood Charbar every Sunday at 8 p.m. with Phine & Friends opening at 6 p.m. Ages 21+, no cover

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

Trivia Mafia is LynLake Brewery at 7:30 p.m. Free to play

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