Monday, Nov. 18
King Pari plays an album release show with Lady Midnight at Green Room at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $17
Mike Lewis curates an evening of music with Paul Metzger, Erik Fratzke, Chris Thomson and Jeremy Ylvisaker. 7 p.m. $17/$24
An open acoustic jam goes down every third Monday at Utepils from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All ages, free
Weekly:
Comics hope to make you laugh at Uproar Comedy Open Mic at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. The comedy starts at 7 p.m., sign-ups start at 6 p.m. Donation entry
Attention baristas, bartenders, and similar ilk. LITT hosts service industry night Mondays 6 p.m. to close. $6 rails, tang shots, and hot dogs.
Trivia Mafia brings the Initials Game to Wild Mind Ales. See what all the f.u.n. is about starting at 6:30 p.m. Free to play
Monday Night Trivia with The Bar Exam at Eat Street Crossing. The educated guessing begins at 7 p.m. Free to play
Sound like the amazing singer you are at autotune karaoke at Mortimers, every week at 9 p.m. Free
Tuesday, Nov. 19
HebbaJebba’s album release show with USPop and Nikki Lemire with Burning Blue Rain is at Green Room. 7 p.m. Ages 21+, $10
Drummer karaoke at TRICHOME Lounge in South Uptown. You pick the song, you play drums. 6:30-9 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Jovial and Marigold team up for a NA cocktail class at Marigold from 6-8 p.m. $75
Weekly:
Wild Rumpus weekly storytime is designed for preschoolers and toddlers but all are welcome, starting at 10:30 a.m.
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 free meat and cheese raffle at Utepils goes from 6-8 p.m.
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
Craic Up Comedy Night is every Tuesday at Morrissey’s Irish Pub. The laughs start at 8 p.m. and it is free to attend.
Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
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
Brühaven Craft Company hosts Trivia Mafia for weekly trivia at 6:30 p.m.
Beckett’s hosts The Bar Exam for all-sports trivia at in LynLake every Tuesday at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, free to play
Leaning Tower hosts a co-op-style trivia where people rotate creating the questions starting at 7:30 p.m.
La Doña Cervecería hosts Trivia Mafia starting at 8 p.m.
Black Sheep Pizza hosts Trivia Mafia at their Eat Street location starting at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson talk about their new book, "The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book," at Magers & Quinn. 7 p.m. Free with registration
Flavor Jam, an open jam and musician meet-up, is at Green Room every third Wednesday. 7-10 p.m. Ages 18+, no cover
Weekly:
Family storytime is from 10:30-11 a.m. at Washburn Library. 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 to play
The Communal Table meets every Wednesday at Gigi’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m.
Sing, read poetry, or play your newest guitar riff at Open Mic at LynLake Brewery from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, no cover
Bryant Lake Bowl hosts Trivia Mafia at 7 p.m. Free to play
Pat’s Tap hosts The Bar Exam for trivia at 7 p.m. Free to play
Wild Mind Ales hosts Trivia Mafia at 6:30 p.m. Free to play
Utepils hosts Trivia Mafia at 7 p.m. Free to play
Thursday, Nov. 21
Build a literal robot with a special friend at Tinkering After Dark: Robot Date Night hosted by Bakken Museum at Utepils Brewery. Ages 18+, $40
The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at 7 p.m. All ages, $48+
A hilarious night of comedians at Uptown Laugh Lounge at TRIMCHOME Lounge. NA and THC drinks available. Ages 21+, $10
Play Lotería, a Mexican board game similar to Bingo, at the Bryant Square Park Rec Center from 6:30-8:30 p.m. All ages, free with pre-registration
It’s a Tubthumping Thursday with a comedy variety show, improv, or comedians–you never know what you’re gonna get. The good times begin at 7 p.m. $12
Weekly:
The Initials Game is at Brühaven Craft Company, starting at 6:30 p.m Gather your friends and test your wits as you try to guess the initials of famous people, places, and things. Free to play
The American Swedish Institute is free after 3 p.m. every Thursday.
Vinyl Night at The Lowry with DJ McG from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Free
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.
Snapped: live band open mic is at Green Room starting at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, free
Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Recurring:
“Who Killed Ariel?: A Princess Murder Mystery,” continues its run at Phoenix Theater through Nov. 24. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Ages 13+, $20.
Friday, Nov. 22
"Our Winnipeg, Ourselves" is a screening of films that center Winnipeg artist communities, collaborators, and emerging voices, as curated by Rhayne Vermette. At Walker Art Center, 7 p.m. $15
The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at 7 p.m. All ages, $48+
Weekly:
Baby storytime at Linden Hills Library every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m. For children from birth to 24 months and their caregivers. Free
Art Shelf, at 1415 W. 35th St., hosts "Creative Fellowship," a place to gather with others in recovery, eat food, and make art from 7 p.m.-midnight. Free
The Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley take riders to the most haunted spots in the city, starting at 300 Clifton in Loring Park. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. rides, $80-106.
Recurring:
“Who Killed Ariel?: A Princess Murder Mystery,” continues its run at Phoenix Theater through Nov. 24. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Ages 13+, $20.
Saturday, Nov. 23
The Uptown Holiday Market takes over the Seven Points building with local vendors curated for holiday shopping, live music, a roller skating party, and arts activities. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The opening reception for two exhibits–"Contain Me" by Hend Al-Mansour and "Transformed" by Fawzia Khan–is at SooVAC from 6-9 p.m. Free
A talk and discussion on “The High Cost of Fast Fashion: Looking Beyond What You Pay” hosted by the Lynnhurst Environmental Committee is at the Lyndale Community Center from 9:30-11:30 a.m. All ages, free
Improv group Babe Train performs “Crush,” an improvised show about the power of infatuation at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. 7 p.m. $10/$15
The LIFT, a community-centered cabaret aimed at uplifting and highlighting BIPOC artists, hosted by Borinqueña Bonita and Del the Funky Homosexual at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $15+
Meg Shaffer reads from her new book, “The Lost Story” at Comma, a book shop. 3 p.m. Free
Weekly:
Early Readers Storytime is every Saturday at Big Hill Books for early readers of all ages and their friends to come for some fun, live readings, and activities. 11-11:30 a.m.
The Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley take riders to the most haunted spots in the city, starting at 300 Clifton in Loring Park. 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. rides, $80-106.
Recurring:
“Who Killed Ariel?: A Princess Murder Mystery,” continues its run at Phoenix Theater. The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Ages 13+, $20
Watch the Notre Dame football games at Morrissey’s Irish Pub. Times vary. Ages 21+, no cover
The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. All ages, $48+
Sunday, Nov. 24
Improv group Babe Train performs a second night of “Crush,” an improvised show about the power of infatuation at Bryant Lake Bowl. 7 p.m. $10/$15
“Who Killed Ariel?: A Princess Murder Mystery,” finishes its run at Phoenix Theater. The performance is at 2:30 p.m. Ages 13+, $20
Weekly:
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
Lynlake Brewery hosts Trivia Mafia at 7:30 p.m. Free to play
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
Recurring:
Tender Lovin’ Chix is an official Vikings watch party location with a Miller Lite bucket deal, which is a Wisconsin beer if you think about it. Game times vary
LynLake Brewery continues to be a Packers Bar, as it should be. Game times vary
Odd Markets, featuring local artists, jewelry makers, and crafters take over Odd Mart every Sunday in November from noon-4 p.m. All ages, free
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