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Lenny Pearce
TODDLER RAVE WORLD TOUR
Medium Build
Medium Build Presents The King of Having Fun on Tour with Bella White,
OFF BOOK ⏤ THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL
WILL DEMPSEY
Carry The Weight Tour with Gavin Hughes,
Hippo Campus
RAV
with Teller Bank$, and, Fatboi Sharif,
The Army, The Navy
with Ella Woolsey,
Hillhaven
with MVRROW, and, onlytime,
Twin Cities Jewish Film Festival presents
Noga Minnesota Premiere
We Are Scientists
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of ‘With Love and Squalor’ with Sean McVerry,
Juvenile - Boiling Point Album Release Tour
The Jack Wharff Band
with Jonas Conner,
The Moth Twin Cities GrandSLAM Championship
Fruit Bats
with Matthew Logan Vasquez,
Mati
with Moise, and, Morgan McCarthy,
Palace
USA & Canada Tour 2026 with Rollo Doherty,
Sammy Rae & The Friends
the GET DOWN! with Melt,
IAN SWEET
with meg elsier,
In Her Own Words
and Every Avenue Perfectly Unfamiliar Tour with Fluorescents,
Ryan Bingham
and The Texas Gentlemen Still Gettin’ Away With It Tour
Sylvan Esso
with papa mbye,
Tank and The Bangas
The Last Balloon Tour with DJ Zeus, and, Ariel J.,
jeremy messersmith
All Hallows’ Eve
DICE
with The Back Alley,
Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel
Gilla Band
with PISS,
Sylvan Esso
jeremy messersmith
All Hallows’ Eve
Afford Your Life ⏤ Live! at First Avenue
with Attorney General Keith Ellison
American Aquarium
with Kalyn Fay,
Randy Feltface
Gimmick
Shawn James
Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour with Evan Bartels,
Wishy
Nature’s Pill Tour with Dead Sullivan,
Delicate Steve
with Yellow Ostrich,
Plini
An Unnameable Desire North American Tour with Night Verses, and, Portraits,
Shakey Graves
Fondness, Etc. Tour with Wild Pink,
All Them Witches
with Emma Ruth Rundle,
Greg Freeman
with Walker Rider,
The Dresden Dolls
Yes, Virginia (Tailor’s Version)
Yana
The Feelings are Forever Tour with Emma Andersen,
Dweezil Zappa
DZ20: Like Father, Like Son
Sienna Spiro
My House Tour with Summer Joy,
Sweeping Promises
with Panel, and, Constant Insult,
Winyah
with Foxtide,
gavn!
Akeem Ali
Amble
with Vincent Lima,
FORBIDDEN
Chaos By Design US Tour 2026 with Heathen, and, Void,
Count Spookula
A Halloween Eve Spooktacular with Hastings 3000 • King Sized Coffin • Lusurfer • DJ Eve
Flip Phone XXL Halloween starring Crystal Methyd
( winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars ) hosted by Luna Muse • featuring Sasha Cassadine • Julia Starr • Queen Onya • Rose Nylon • Myster’eo Cassadine • Iconica • Carmen Monoxide • Kat Wilderness •
New Constellations
It Comes In Waves Tour with Vox Rea,
Phillip Phillips
with Katie Lynne Sharbaugh,
Skalloween with Space Monkey Mafia
featuring Stacked Like Pancakes • Maggy and the Skanks • The Prizefighters • Courtesy of Tim
The Tallest Man On Earth
with Gwenifer Raymond,
First Avenue’s Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest
with Sophia Eris, •, Michael Grey, •, Izzie P, •, McShellen, •, DJ Smitty, • hosted by, DIANE, • photos by, Tony Nelson, ,
Halloween with McNasty Brass Band
DJ sets in the Clown Lounge by Theology with Radiochurch, Rada K & The Cicadas, and, Theology,
INTERNET KIDS Hyperpop Dance Party
Halloween: Night of the Living Core featuring Daisy Hex • bubucore69 • be3e • Evilsoundguy • live visuals by Visa_Card • Wizard.Imma
MARIS
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Jamestown (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, UMD vs. University of Jamestown, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Quarter Life Crisis ⏤ Emoween
with Retro//Modern,
The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents
Halloween Spectacular for Kids Come dressed to impress! Dance to your favorite spooky season tunes!
Twin Cities Ballet presents
Phantom of the Opera
Allison Russell
Minnesota Duluth vs. Carleton College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Carleton College, 1:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Trivia Night at Fulton
Sunday trivia 5-7 p.m. at the taproom.
The Damned
Basement
Trivia Mafia at Surly
Tuesday trivia at Surly Pizza Upstairs, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Sleep
The Initials Game Live at Surly
Wednesday game night, 6:30 p.m.; free to play.
Ax and the Hatchetmen
Record Night at Fulton
Record listening night at the taproom.
Die Spitz
Brigitte Calls Me Baby
Live Music: Coop & the Kooks
Surf/punk trio, 7-9 p.m.
Family Gathering Concert Series (free, all ages)
Free all-ages morning show with Viva Knievel, Brass Solidarity and School Of Rock St. Paul; presented by MNIVA and the City of Minneapolis.
Music Bingo at Surly Beer Hall
Sunday music bingo, 6-8 p.m.; free to play.
The War and Treaty
Trivia Night at Fulton
Sunday trivia 5-7 p.m. at the taproom.
HighKey Mondays + Industry Night
Live local music, drink specials, 6-9 p.m.
Minnesota Duluth vs. Concordia-St. Paul (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Concordia-St. Paul, 7 p.m. (local time per source).
AJ McLean of Backstreet Boys presents Alexander James
Taps & Trivia Night with Trivia Mafia
7-9 p.m.; free to play.
Trivia Mafia at Surly
Tuesday trivia, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Initials Game Live at Surly Beer Hall
Wednesday game night, 6:30 p.m.; free to play.
Live Music: TNT HiFi Paddle Splash Reggae Party
6-9 p.m., no cover.
Michelle Branch
Board Game Night with Duluth Board Game Alliance
6-9 p.m.
Low Cut Connie
Julia Jacklin
Bloomington Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Nov 14, Dec 12, Feb 13, Mar 13.
Kitchen Dwellers and Dogs In A Pile
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minot State University (football)
NCAA Division II football home game, UMD vs. Minot State University, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Hurricane Wisdom
Minnesota Duluth vs. Michigan Tech (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Michigan Tech, 6 p.m. (local time per source).
The Living Tombstone
European Christmas Market (Union Depot)
Fri-Sun, free admission.
Slow Pulp with Her New Knife
Big Lake Winter Farmers Market
Dates: Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20, Mar 13, Apr 17.
Holidaze Event & Parade
Holidaze parade.
Horse Crazy Holiday Market
Horse-themed holiday market.
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern Michigan University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern Michigan University, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Porch Light
Music Bingo at Surly
Sunday music bingo, 6-8 p.m.; free to play.
Bonobo
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern Michigan University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern Michigan University, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Parkside (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Parkside, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Angine de Poitrine
Cribbage Tournament at Fulton
Cribbage tournament at Fulton Taproom (listing on VenuNite).
Holiday Bazaar (Landmark Center)
Annual holiday bazaar.
Holiday Tree Lighting & Movie Night (Union Depot)
4-8:30 p.m., free; also the Winter Carnival button reveal.
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Minnesota Crookston (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Minnesota Crookston, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Minnesota Crookston (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Minnesota Crookston, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Pert Near Sandstone
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern State University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern State University, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Northern State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Northern State University, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Jamestown (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Jamestown, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Jamestown (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Jamestown, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Handel's Messiah (Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra)
Holiday concerts.
Thunder at Timberwolves (NBA Christmas Day)
Christmas Day game, 8 p.m. ET, ABC/ESPN.
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Wisconsin-Superior (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Wisconsin-Superior, 12 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Bemidji State University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Bemidji State University, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Bemidji State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Bemidji State University, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
G. Love & Special Sauce
Minnesota Duluth vs. St. Cloud State University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. St. Cloud State University, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. St. Cloud State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. St. Cloud State University, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minnesota State University, Mankato, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Augustana University (SD) (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Augustana University (SD), 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Augustana University (SD) (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Augustana University (SD), 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Wayne State College (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Wayne State College, 2 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Wayne State College (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Wayne State College, 4 p.m. (local time per source).
Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2027
Official 2027 dates Jan 28-Feb 7.
The Womack Sisters
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Mary (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Mary, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. University of Mary (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. University of Mary, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minot State University (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minot State University, 1 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minot State University (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minot State University, 3 p.m. (local time per source).
Atmosphere w/ Souls of Mischief
Greta Van Fleet: Minneapolis
'Into the Beginning' tour; tickets at face value through primary sellers per the announcement; on sale Oct. 15, 2026.
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minnesota State University Moorhead (men's basketball)
NCAA Division II men's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minnesota State University Moorhead, 5:30 p.m. (local time per source).
Minnesota Duluth vs. Minnesota State University Moorhead (women's basketball)
NCAA Division II women's basketball home game, UMD vs. Minnesota State University Moorhead, 7:30 p.m. (local time per source).
NCAA Men's Tournament First/Second Round: Minneapolis
First/Second Round, 03/19 to 03/21; session dates per NCAA schedule table.
St. Paul Saints home opener vs. Louisville
Triple-A home opener, March 26, 2027 (earliest in franchise history).
Def Leppard + Goo Goo Dolls: Minneapolis
2027 arena tour with Goo Goo Dolls and The Struts; tickets on sale Oct. 16, 2026 through primary sellers.
Nickelback: St. Paul
'Everything Under The Sun' tour with Don Broco; general sale Oct. 16, 2026.
Twins home opener vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Twins home opener, Friday, April 2, 2027.
FORWARD Park Concerts 2027
June 2, 9, 16 and Aug 11, 18, 25, 2027.
Riverside Music Series 2027
Sundays July 11, 18, 25, Aug 1 and 8, 2027.
Minnesota State Fair 2027
Runs through Labor Day, Sept. 6.