Monday, April 22

Earth Day

Lyndale Book Fest is at the Painter Park Recreation Center. Free books, captivating poetry, family fun, and community connection. The City of Minneapolis Poet Laureate Heid E. Erdich will be participating in the event and reading a poem. Free, 6-8 p.m.

Jeremy Ylvisaker, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, teacher, and visual artist, continues his April Icehouse residency. 21+, $20, 8 p.m.

Weekly:

Monday walks with the East Bde Ska Neighborhood. Meet at Duet Coffee. 7-8:30 a.m.

The Bar Exam hosts trivia at Eat Street Crossing at 7 p.m.

Pizza and a blunt at Hi Flora! Every Monday. 5-8 p.m.

Uproar Comedy Open Mic at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Each week there is a different featured performer.  7 p.m. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. for you comics out there. Free/donation. 

‍Autotune karaoke at Mortimer’s, every week at 9 p.m. Free

Tuesday, April 23

New to our calendar: Wild Rumpus weekly storytime designed for preschoolers and toddlers but all are welcome. 10:30 a.m.

Uptown Theater hosts Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. $83+, 6 p.m.

Weekly:

The Roberts Bird Sanctuary hosts guided walks every Tuesday morning.

At Tower Games in Kingfield, there is a weekly Dungeons & Dragons night for kids and teens that is organized around a monthly campaign. Check the Facebook page to get your kid plugged into the group. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

A free meat and cheese raffle at Utepils goes from 6-8 p.m.

Leaning Tower hosts a co-op style of trivia where people rotate creating the trivia. Starts at 7:30 p.m.

La Doña Cervecería hosts Trivia Mafia starting at 8:00 p.m.

Black Sheep Pizza hosts Trivia Mafia at their Eat Street location. 8:30 p.m.

Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Recurring:

Obi Original & The Black Atlantics continue their residency at Green Room at 8 p.m. 18+ $15

Wednesday, April 24

The Garcia Project plays Jerry Garcia Band setlists from 1976-1995 and are performing at Granada Theater. Tickets start at $22. Music at 8 p.m.

It’s Independent Bookstore Day on April 27 but you can pick up your free Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport at any participating bookstore as early as today and collect stamps visiting various bookstores to win coupons and prizes through April 28.

Marty O’Reilly and Clare Doyle play at Greenroom. 21+, $15, 7:30 p.m.

‍A personal safety workshop led by self-defense expert Mary Brandl at Bryant Square Park. Hosted by the Midwest Karate Association and The East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association. Free, 6:30- 8 p.m.

Weekly:

Lotería at La Doña Cervecería. Lotería is a Latin American game similar to bingo, but with a twist. Free, 7-8:30 p.m.

‍Family storytime at Linden Hills Library with librarian, Jessica. 11-11:30 a.m. Free.

The Communal Table meets every Wednesday at Gigi’s Cafe from 6-8 p.m. Recently covered by MPR News.

Trivia Mafia at Wild Mind Ales. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Trivia Mafia at Utepils, 7-9 p.m.

Sing, read poetry, or play your newest guitar riff at Open Mic at LynLake Brewery from 7-9 p.m.

Fool Me Once hosts weekly Cantina Karaoke with Danger Dani from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m.

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

Catch HUGE Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. This month you’ll see “Too Naive,” “Comfort Zone,” “The Mighty Morphin Improv Rangers” and “Doldrums.” $15

Thursday, April 25

Today is Dining Out for Life. Participating restaurants will be donating proceeds to The Aliveness Project, an HIV-prevention and support organization, based in Kingfield. Petite León, The Nicollet Diner, and Mother Clucker’s Pizza are donating 100% of their profits, while a long list of other restaurants are donating a portion of their profits for the day.

Winemaker Charles Smith will be at South Lyndale Liquors & Market for a wine tasting event. 21+, $40, 7:30-9 p.m.

Washburn Library hosts Mystery Book Club to discuss “The Postscript Murders.” Join the club! 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Make your own art in Open Studios at Mia. With Art in Bloom about to open at Mia, this week’s theme is ”Bloom with Print.” Roll ink onto wood and metal type and make a floral-inspired letterpress print with Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Free, drop-in hours 5:30-8:30 p.m.

A neighborhood social at Granada Theater, hosted by the East Bde Maka Ska Neighborhood Association. All are welcome. 5:30-7:30 p.m.

France44 is holding a fundraiser for TC Feeds Foundation and Greener Pastures.  $45+, 6-7:45 p.m.

Weekly:

Vinyl Night at The Lowry with DJ McG. 6:30-9:30 p.m. at The Lowry Bar. Free

Visit Big Hill Books for Tiny Tots Thursdays story time for little readers Pre-K and under from 10:30-11 a.m.

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.

Disco Death Records hosts a FLINTA+ (the German abbreviation for LGBTQ+) led German speaking group Thursdays from 6:30-8 p.m. All language levels are welcome

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

Mother Clucker’s has karaoke every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

Get two shows for one with Thursday Thursday at HUGE Theater at 7:30 p.m. This month’s shows are “Secret Monologue” and “Collidescope.” $15

Friday, April 26

LAB is holding its Spring Collective Market in the former Loring Social space, accessed in the Loring Corners alley. The design-focused market will include snacks from Gai Noi and drinks from Steady Pour. 4-8 p.m.

Uptown is having its first rodeo at Green Room.  Featuring Old Country Buffet (the band, not the food establishment), and Trailer Trash (again, the band). 21+, $15/$20, 7 p.m.

Dance the night away to house and techno music at the BIZARRE Dance Party at the Uptown VFW. 21+, $5/$10, 10 p.m.

Weekly:

Baby storytime at Linden Hills every Friday from 10-10:30 a.m. and 11-11:30 a.m.

Mortimer’s hosts Get Up Stand Up Comedy Open Mic with stand-up sign-ups at 6 p.m. and comedy starting at 6:30 p.m. Free

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley, plus the ghost story of 300 Clifton and journey into the building's haunted basement. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 7 p.m. $59.

HUGE Theater’s has three shows starting at 7:30-10 p.m. “An Office,” “Miscellany” and “Triple Double.” Check website for times and prices

Saturday, April 27

It’s Independent Bookstore Day.  Pick up your free Twin Cities Independent Bookstore Passport at any participating bookstore and collect stamps as you visit bookstores to win fabulous coupons and prizes through April 28.

"A Year with Frog and Toad" opens at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+, 7 p.m.

Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody opens at the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

Join Bessie Snow for burlesque and THC tonics at Hi Flora! 21+, $30, 8-11 p.m.

LAB is holding its Spring Collective Market in the former Loring Social space, accessed in the Loring Corners alley. The design-focused market will include snacks from Gai Noi and drinks from Steady Pour. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Get some custom cosmic denim at Les Sól. Bring in a piece of denim and get it hand-painted by Nina Dani from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Reserve your spot here.

Weekly:

The Walker Library Chess Club meets weekly from 10-11:30 a.m. All levels welcome. Open to kindergarteners-sixth graders. Game equipment will be provided—just show up!

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 7:30 p.m.

The Opera Theater is performing "The Cradle Will Rock," once colloquially known as "the working man's musical." A satirical comedy on the corruption of capitalism, and corporate greed with poignant ties to the history of arts funding in America. April 18-21 at The Heart of the Beast Theatre, pay as you can. 7 p.m.

‍Candlelight Ghost Tours on the Minneapolis Trolley, plus the ghost story of 300 Clifton and journey into the building's haunted basement. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 7 p.m. $59.

HUGE Theater has three shows from 7:30-10 p.m.: The Shrieking Harpies present: “Mixtape,” “The Mess,” and “A Colonizer’s Nightmare,” bringing you stories from local changemakers.  View times and prices here.

Sunday, April 28

Learn how to play the Chinese game of Mahjong with handmade tiles made by local artist Anika Hsiung Schneider while drinking Chinese tea. At SooVAC, 2909 Bryant Ave. S. Drop-in hours to play mahjong 1-4 p.m. Free.

Mustard’s Retreat plays at Judson Church in Kingfield. David Tamulevich and Libby Glover perform guitar pickings with beautiful melodies and harmonies. $20 suggested donation or pay what you can. 3 p.m.

Hear music from Manitoba and Minnesota at the Midwest Music Exchange at Greenroom. A free music event hosted by The Current. 18+, 6 p.m.

The Wild Rumpus Purple Book Book Club meets online to discuss “The Last Cuentista” and the graphic novel “Haru: Book 1: Spring.” The club meets once a month and welcomes new members ages 8-12.

"A Year with Frog and Toad" opens at the Children's Theatre Company. The only Minnesota musical to receive three Tony nominations. Runs through June 16. $15+, 2 and 5 p.m.

Make your own art in Open Studios at Mia. With Art in Bloom opening this weekend, this week’s theme is ”Bloom with Print.” Roll ink onto wood and metal type and make a floral-inspired letterpress print with Minnesota Center for Book Arts. Free, drop-in hours 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Local artist Anika Hsiung Schneider will demonstrate how to build a wire lantern at SooVAC, 4 -5 p.m.  Free.

Booma is hosting a Mama’s Market with local vendors, chair massages and mini photo sessions. Noon-3 p.m.

Floof Sourdough Provisions is having a pop-up at Impulse Juice Co., at 1428 W 32nd St.. Starts at noon, but you know how pop-ups go (quickly). Order ahead if you want something guaranteed.

Weekly:

Take a yoga class with Annie Hayes Wellness at Utepils Brewing from 10-11 a.m., then stick around for a beer or another beverage after the taproom officially opens. All ages, $15

‍Improv-A-Go-Go at HUGE Theater at 7:30 p.m. Pay what you can.

Recurring:

A Jumping-Off Point is running at The Jungle Theater, the second theater to show this play. $18+, 2 p.m.

Keith Haring: Art is for Everybody isat the Walker Art Center and runs through Sept. 8. Ticket prices vary, free for members.

Join the Minneapolis Trolley for a True Crime Tour. Starts at 300 Clifton in Loring Park at 4 p.m. $45

‍If you have weekly or one-time event suggestions, you can submit them here or email us at info@southwestvoices.news.