Monday, Dec. 16

Aby Wolf continues her Icehouse residency Monday night. Image: Icehouse

Aby Wolf performs with Kavyesh Kaviraj, Pete James Johnson and Laurels String Quartet at Icehouse. Show starts at 7 p.m. $17/$24

Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder, and Lori Dokken sing a heterogeneous mash-up of holiday songs at the Woman's Club of Minneapolis. Show is at 5:30 p.m. $30

‍An acoustic jam, open to all acoustic instrumentalists–including singers–is at Utepils Brewing Company from 6:30-9:30 p.m. All ages and skill levels welcome, free

Weekly:

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

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Tuesday, Dec. 17

Big laughs with The Brothas on Tuesday night. Image: Sisyphus Brewing

The Brothas comedy showcase is at Sisyphus Brewing starting at 8 p.m. Ages 18+, $15

Miss Ginger performs her “extra gay” Generation X-mas Cabaret at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Performance is at 7 p.m. $18/$22

JS Ondera closes his  “An Alien in Minneapolis” residency with Molly Dean at Icehouse. Show is at 8 p.m. $25/$32

Bring your best shots to the Hoop Fever tournament at Up-Down. Sign-ups at 6:30 p.m., tourney starts at 7 p.m. Ages 21+, free to play.

Recurring:

Toddler Tuesday at Twin Cities Skaters Studio from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Swings, yoga balls, and open space to explore. Music at noon. $7 per child

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

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 Learning 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, Dec. 18

Miss Ginger promises a "a rousing romp" with her musical friends. Image: Bryant Lake Bowl Theater

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Miss Ginger performs her “extra gay” Generation X-mas Cabaret at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Performance is at 7 p.m. $18/$22

Local singer Ashley DuBose (also of “The Voice”) sings feel good tunes at her Jingle Bell Jukebox show with friends and special guests at Icehouse. Show is at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $18/$25

Recurring:

The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at  7 p.m. All ages, $63+

The British Arrows Awards, a screening of the best commercials in the UK, are at the Walker Art Center through Jan. 4. Times vary, $15-$18

Weekly:

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

Sing, read poetry, or play your newest guitar riff at Open Mic at LynLake Brewery from 7-9 p.m. Ages 21+, no cover

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 7 p.m. Free to play

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

‍Trivia Mafia is at Wild Mind Ales at 7 p.m. Free to play

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Thursday, Dec. 19

Adam Bohanan of “The Voice,” and a local musician in his own right, performs at Green Room on Thursday to celebrate his birthday. Image: Green Room

Adam Bohanan plays a special birthday show with Jordan Johnston at Green Room. Show is at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $20

Teleport, a psychedelic dance night, is at Uptown VFW. Music starts at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $5/$10

Winter solstice sound baths hosted by Brittney Martin from Heart Glow Wellness and experimental video artist Shawna Lee in the Skyline Room at Walker Art Center. Sessions at 5:30 p.m and 7:30 p.m. Free

The Uptown Laugh Lounge with music by DJ Snuggles is at Trichome Lounge. Show at 8 p.m. Ages 21+, $10/$15

Kiss the Tiger December residency continues at Icehouse with ahem. Show starts at 8 p.m. $15/$22

‍The Merry & Bright Holiday Light Ride with the Minneapolis Trolley takes people on a tour of festive decorations. The tour starts at 300 Clifton at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. All ages, ticket prices vary

Recurring:

The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at 7 p.m. All ages, $48+ Sold out

The British Arrows Awards, a screening of the best commercials in the UK, are at the Walker Art Center through Jan. 4. Times vary, $15-$18 Sold out

‍“Dinner for One,” an annual comedy tradition, continues at Jungle Theater. 7:30 p.m. Pay as you can, $15-$95

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.

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, Dec. 20

Brendan Gay plays to our Minnesotans hearts with his comedy special ad. Image: Sisyphus Brewing

Brendan Gay is taping a comedy special at Sisyphus Brewing. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

Dance electronic musician Luttrell swings through Green Room while on tour. Show starts at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, $30

Impromptu Project brings their yuletide madness to Icehouse starting at 8 p.m. All ages, $15/$21

The Merry & Bright Holiday Light Ride with the Minneapolis Trolley takes people on a tour of festive decorations. The tour starts at 300 Clifton at 5 p.m.  All ages, ticket prices vary

Tape B plays Uptown Theater. Show is at 9 p.m. Ages 18+, resale tickets $119+

Indie rock and pop 2000s nostalgia is abound with Electric Feel at Uptown VFW. Music starts at 10 p.m. Ages 21+, $5/$10

Recurring:

The classic story “How the Grinch Stole Christmas" comes alive at Children’s Theatre Company at 7 p.m. All ages, $78+ Sold out

Miss Richfield 1981 performs her show “Phony Baloney for the Holidays” at Illusion Theater in the Center for Performing Arts through Dec. 22. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. $47-$57 Sold out

The British Arrows Awards, a screening of the best commercials in the UK, are at the Walker Art Center through Jan. 4. Times vary, $15-$18 Sold out

‍“Dinner for One,” an annual comedy tradition, continues at Jungle Theater. 7:30 p.m. Pay as you can, $15-$95

Weekly:

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  

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Saturday, Dec. 21

Enjoy a seven-course dinner while watching “Home Alone.” Image: Taste the Movies/20th Century Studios

Immerse yourself in “Home Alone” while eating a related seven-course dinner based on the film at Granada Theater. Each dish is served the moment it appears on the screen. $159+

Club Soda, an alcohol-free party with music by Greg Grease, BdotCroc, and Sophia Eris at Icehouse. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. $10/$15

Brendan Gay does a second night of taping for his comedy special at Sisyphus Brewing. Shows at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. Ages 18+, $20

A winter solstice tea ceremony and grief circle at Lakewood Cemetery is from 4:30-6 p.m. Sold out

Recurring:

Miss Richfield 1981 performs her show “Phony Baloney for the Holidays” at Illusion Theater in the Center for Performing Arts through Dec. 22. Performance is at 7:30 p.m. $47-$57 Sold out

The British Arrows Awards, a screening of the best commercials in the UK, are at the Walker Art Center through Jan. 4. Times vary, $15-$18 Sold out

“Dinner for One,” an annual comedy tradition, continues at Jungle Theater. Shows at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Pay as you can, $15-$95

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, $73+ Sold out

Weekly:

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, Dec. 22

Indigenous holiday music performed by a Verdi baritone at Granada Theater. Image: Granada Theater

Mark Billy of the Choctaw Nation will perform carols sung in Choctaw, on the clarinet and the Native American flute in the lobby of the Granada Theater. Dinner will be available. All ages, $20

A holiday music bar pop-up with hot drinks, snacks, and live music at France 44’s event space. Swing by from 2-5 p.m. All ages, free

Recurring:

Miss Richfield 1981 performs her show “Phony Baloney for the Holidays” at Illusion Theater in the Center for Performing Arts through Dec. 22. Performance is at 7 p.m. $47-$57 Sold out

The British Arrows Awards, a screening of the best commercials in the UK, are at the Walker Art Center through Jan. 4. Times vary, $15-$18 Sold out

“Dinner for One,” an annual comedy tradition, continues at Jungle Theater. 2 p.m. Pay as you can, $15-$95

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, $63+ Sold out

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, which is where I will be. Game times vary

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

Trivia Mafia is LynLake Brewery 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

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