We'll be back next week with our regularly scheduled week-long events calendar.
Friday, Jan. 3
The Honeybelles perform at Gigi’s Cafe starting at 6 p.m. All ages, free
The Residency, a new weekly improv show at Bryant Lake Bowl. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. $10/$15
The Naughty Nutcracker, presented by the Uptown Follies at Granada Theater. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Ages 18+, $43+
Benjamin Miller, Laura Hugo, and St. Rangers play the Starlight Room at Icehouse. Show starts at 8 p.m. $15/$22
Dr. Traxuit brings underground dance music to the 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+
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, online viewing available
“Dinner for One,” an annual comedy tradition, continues at Jungle Theater. 7:30 p.m. Pay as you can, $15-$95
Saturday, Jan. 4
Radio Moon begins its January dance party residency with a giant disco ball and unusually great music at Green Room. Music starts at 9 p.m. Ages 21+, free
On Laugh Support with Lorna Landvik, a show filled with comedy, music, improv, and story-telling at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Show starts at 7 p.m. $20/$25
A Drinking Game MN Presents a live stage reading of “The Emperor’s New Groove” with drinking cues at Bryant Lake Theater. Show starts at 9:30 p.m. $15/$20
Chess and LEGO playtime at Walker Library from 10-11:30 a.m. No skills needed, all ages welcome. Free
Needcrafters unite. Bring your needlepoint, knit and crochet projects for a needlecraft community gathering at Walker Library from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Drop in or stay the entire time. Geared toward adults, free
Recurring:
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, online viewing available
“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, $63+
Sunday, Jan. 5
National Fingerpicking Champion Phil Heywood plays during brunch at Icehouse. Music starts at 11 a.m. All ages, $8
Join neighbors as they go “scarf bombing” and distribute donated scarves and other warm clothing around Loring Park. Meet at The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis at 10:45 a.m.
A dahlia pop-up at Càphin Coffee features their croissants and egg sandwiches. Pre-order or show up and hope for the best. 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Girls ages 4-10 can try out ice hockey for free with the Minneapolis Girls High School Hockey and Minneapolis Storm at the Parade Ice Garden from 1:15-3 p.m. Free
An open jazz night at Volstead’s from 7:30-11:30 p.m. Bring your own instrument. Ages 21+, free
Recurring:
“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+
Weekly:
Trivia Mafia is LynLake Brewery at 7:30 p.m. Free to play
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
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