Monday, Feb. 10

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

After you win Bingo, stick around for Midwest karaoke at the James Ballentine Uptown VFW at 9 p.m.-1:45 a.m. Free

Recurring:

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

Weekly:

‍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 Exam 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, Feb. 11

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

Kings & Kweens: The Date Night Podcast, a live speed dating show, returns to Icehouse. Show starts at 7 p.m. $20

The annual Institute of Hearts begins at Mia through Feb. 16. Place paper hearts at your favorite art pieces around the museum. Show your love during gallery hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m. All ages, free

Weekly:

New to our calendar: The Friends of Roberts Bird Sanctuary host Trimming Tuesdays at the Sanctuary to eradicate buckthorn from the area. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Free

No talking during the Silent Book Club at Big Hill Books. Every Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 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

Embrace Minnesota culture with a meat and cheese raffle at Utepils from 6-8 p.m. Free

‍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 Exam 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, Feb. 12

In “The Dykey Dating Game,” host Dick Von Dyke will help one lucky Minneapolis lover find a date for Valentine's Day from a cast of three mystery daters. Game starts at 7 p.m. $15-$20

Ira Madison III talks about his new book of essays “Pure Innocent Fun” in conversation with Chris Stedman at Queermunity, hosted by Magers & Quinn at 7 p.m. $40

‍Eli Brunelle’s album release show with Vinny Franco & The Love Channel, rosie and BAKKWOODDRIFT is at Green Room. Music starts at 7 p.m. Ages 18, $15

Weekly:

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

Family storytime at Linden Hills Library from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. 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 Exam brings trivia to Pat's Tap at 7:30 p.m. Free to play

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Thursday, Feb. 13

Build a robot with a special someone during Tinkering After Dark at Bakken Museum from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $40

A special hearts-themed Meet at Mia featuring jazz music, a performance by Lazerbeak, a tragic artwork tour, and a community collage craft. 5-9 p.m. All ages, free

"Hidden Figures" is screening at Loring Park's Community Art Center. 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

A special "War of the Roses" Snapped Open Mic with host Maya Marchelle is at Green Room starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, free

Celebrate Galentine’s Day with literary trivia, a scavenger hunt and book bingo at Comma, a bookshop. $25 for two people

Grab your Galentine and enjoy cocktails, a custom charm necklace, and lipstick samples at Primp Boutique from 5-8:30 p.m. Free with registration

Join the Linden Hills Crafters, an evening of social crafting at Heartfelt. Bring your own craft or purchase supplies at the shop. 6-8 p.m. No cover

‍Salsa orchestra Charanga Tropical plays salsa music to dance to, followed by DJOne spinning bachata and other Latin favorites at Icehouse. The music starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Recurring:

“Milo Imagines the World” at Children’s Theatre Company. Show is at 7 p.m. All ages, $15-$68

‍“Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” is at Children Theater Company’s Cargill Stage. Show at 7 p.m. This performance is sold out.

Weekly:

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

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

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

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

Vinyl Night at The Lowry with DJ McG from 6:30-9:30 p.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.

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.

Friday, Feb. 14

Valentine's Day

First Nations astronomer Wilfred Buck talks about Indigenous star lore and celestial traditions beneath the stars at Walker Art Museum. Three sessions 6-8 p.m. All ages, free

Ellie Hino performs her silly and honest stand-up at Sisyphus Brewing Friday and Saturday. The show is at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Moxie at Moxy brings aerial artists, pole dancers, contortionists, and chair dancers to the Uptown hotel from 7-10 p.m. $60 for two

Charles Wesley Godwin performs at Uptown Theater. Show is at 8 p.m. All ages, $48+

Jonathan C. Slaught talks about his book “Owls of the Eastern Ice” at the Bryant Square Park Building from 1-2 p.m.

‍Singer-songwriter Erik Koskinen plays Icehouse at 8 p.m. $20/$27

Recurring:

“Milo Imagines the World” at Children’s Theatre Company. Show is at 7 p.m. All ages, $15-$68

‍“Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” is at Children Theater Company’s Cargill Stage. Sensory friendly performance is at 7 p.m. Ages 3+, $15-$58

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Saturday, Feb. 15

“Nudge in Love” features veteran improvers, there to make you feel less awkward about that holiday. A very special show for Valentine’s Day weekend at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Show at 7 p.m. $12/$15

“Untitled 19,” an annual exhibit of artists working in any medium and at any stage of their career, opens at SooVAC from 6-9 p.m. The exhibit runs through March 23. All ages, free

The Minneapolis Trolley takes guests on a True Crimes tour of infamous crime scenes and unsolved mysteries in our haunted city. Tours at noon and 2 p.m. All ages, $53

‍Ellie Hino performs her silly and honest stand-up at Sisyphus Brewing Friday and Saturday. The show is at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Recurring:

“Milo Imagines the World” at Children’s Theatre Company. Show is at 7 p.m. All ages, $15-$68

“Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” is at Children Theater Company’s Cargill Stage. Performance is at 7 p.m. Ages 3+, $15-$58

Bring your needlepoint, crochet, or knitting project to Needlecraft, a community gathering, at Walker Library. Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Geared towards adults, free

‍Chess and LEGO playtime is back at Walker Library from 10-11:30 a.m. All ages, free

Weekly:

New to our calendar: 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 Storytime 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\

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Sunday, Feb. 16

Playing House, a daytime dance party and queer-centered markers fair, is at Green Room from 3-9 p.m. All ages, free

Brunch with live music by Nicholas David and Demitrious Rallis at Icehouse from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $8

Sundance short films from 2024 are screening at Bryant Lake Bowl at 7 p.m. $8

A Freaky February pop-up market at Odd Mart with local vendors noon-4 p.m. Free

Recurring:

“Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster” is at Children Theater Company’s Cargill Stage. Performances at11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Ages 3+, $15-$58

“Milo Imagines the World” at Children’s Theatre Company. Performances at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  All ages, $15-$68

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

Weekly:

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

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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