Twin Town Strings at JS Bean
Just Steve's (JS) Bean Factory 1518 Randolph Ave, Saint PaulSweet Jazz at Chapel Brewing
Chapel Brewing 15 Hester St, DundasEarly Evening Jazz: Matt Blair Trio at Berlin MPLS
Berlin Minneapolis 204 N 1st St, MinneapolisMark Joseph w/ Steph Devine at Cafe Caribe – MN State Fair , Kick Off to Summer Fest
Cafe Caribe South side of Carnes Ave. between Chambers & Nelson streets, Saint PaulDorothy Doring with Rick Carlson
Maggie’s Piano Lounge 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisNo cover–light fare available from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Full-menu available until 8:30pm. Bar and table seating offered – NO RESERVATIONS Dorothy Doring: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Maggie’s Piano Lounge is a warm, relaxed and inviting space featuring a variety of seasoned singers and piano players. No cover. Order all of your favorite Crooners drinks and dinner items, experience superb service, and enjoy the great music!
Miss Shannan’s Comedy Through the Chaos
Dunsmore Jazz Room 6161 Highway 65 NE, MinneapolisDinner and drinks service starts 1 hour before showtimes. A Stand-up Comedy and Storytelling Variety Show The Chaos of Parents! Brace yourself for an evening of comedy and storytelling that dives headfirst into the beautiful, unpredictable mess of parenting! Whether it’s moms, dads, or the well-meaning parental figures who shaped us, stand-up comedians and storytellers—curated by Miss Shannan Paul—will share hilarious and heartfelt tales of unsolicited advice, epic fails, and those rare moments when parents actually knew best. From wild childhood antics to the joys (and disasters) of raising kids, this show is guaranteed to leave you laughing, cringing, and maybe even calling your parents afterward! Miss Shannan hosts an ever-rotating cast of award-winning Stand-Up Comedians and Storytellers performing on subjects we can all relate to. This edition features Miss Shannan, along with Dr Aida Martinez-Freeman, Diane Sieber, Jason Schommer, Khadijah Cooper, Wendy Maybury, John DeBoer and JC Lippold. Don’t miss your chance to see Miss Shannan Paul, a dynamic performer whose quick wit and infectious energy have made her a crowd favorite across the country! Named “Best Stand-Up Comedian” by City Pages, she’s graced stages from the SXSW Comedy and Music Festival to Laughs TV and Nick Mom’s Night Out. Miss Shannan has shared the spotlight with legends like Louie Anderson, Sinbad, and Christopher “Kid” Reid, and she’s an award-winning storyteller and host for The Moth StorySlams in the Twin Cities. Whether bringing laughs to TV audiences on The Jason Show, sharing pop culture insights on MyTalk 107.1 and 830 WCCO, or geeking out on her podcast “Be Our Geek,” Miss Shannan never fails to entertain. “With comedy that’s personal and relatable, she has the ability to make you feel like you’ve been friends for years, even if you’re only seeing her for the very first time.” – City Pages Patrick Strait, comedy writer, MNcomedy.com MissShannan.com
Irish Music Session
The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. PaulWeekly trad session at the Dubliner.
Bluedog at Tallys
Tally’s Dockside 4441 Lake Ave S, Birchwood VillageBarrel Flash at Finnish Bistro
The Finnish Bistro 2264 Como Avenue, St. PaulDavina and The Vagabonds at Dakota
The Dakota 1010 Nicollet Mall, MinneapolisRoots Blues Jazz Pop Date & Time Fri May 23, 2025 • 7PMDOORS • 5:30PM Cost From $47.10
Jose James & Chico Harris at Umbra
Umbra Minneapolis 708 Third Street South, MinneapolisOatmeal at Neumanns
Neumann’s Bar 2531 7th Ave E, North St PaulSteve Daly at Mudd Room
The Mudd Room [Speak Easy] 1352 State Highway 13, Mendota HeightsUrban Classic – The Music of Earth, Wind and Fire at Crooners
Main Stage Showroom 6161 Hwy 65 NE, MinneapolisUnder the musical direction of Michael Bland. Dinner and cocktail seating and service begins 1 hour before showtimes. An Electrifying Night of Great Soul and R&B Urban Classic, Minneapolis’ latest funk, soul, and R&B band, returns to Crooners to present once again an evening of hit songs by one of the greatest bands in history: Earth, Wind & Fire. Under the musical direction of Michael Bland (drummer for Prince and The New Power Generation, Soul Asylum, Maxwell, Chaka Khan) along with longtime associate and collaborator Tommy Barbarella and featuring a four piece horn section, this band delivers a level of excellence and musicality rarely seen in the Twin Cities. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear some of the best music ever written, and performed by the best band anywhere: Urban Classic. Michael Bland: Drums, Music Director Tommy Barbarella: Keys Geoff Lecrone: Guitar Ron Long: Bass Scott Agster: Trombone John Bertsch: Sax Josh May: Trumpet Riley Helgeson: Trumpet Jay Bee: Vocals G – Sharp: Vocals Mark Lickteig: Vocals Michael Bland – is an American musician best known as a drummer for Prince starting in 1989. He was with Prince during The New Power Generation era and played with him live and on albums for seven years. From 1995 to 1997, Bland, along with Sonny Thompson, recorded and played live with French pop star France Gall—they appear on one studio album and two live albums. In 2010, Bland became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration (a side project of Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers) along with other former members of The New Power Generation and keyboardist Tommy Barbarella. He worked with Vulfpeck playing drums on “Hero Town,” which was released October 2017. Michael is also the current Drummer for Soul Asylum Tommy Barbarella – is an American keyboardist he was a member of The New Power Generation, Prince’s recording and stage band, from 1991 to 1996. Barbarella also played on Miley Cyrus’s album Breakout. In 2010, Tommy became a member of Nick Jonas & the Administration. As a frequent arranger his “Symphony of the North” collaboration with the Minnesota Orchestra and The Minnesota Vikings won BEST SHOW OPEN at the annual Golden Matrix Awards 2022. His keyboard work can be heard on recordings by artists as diverse as Demi Lovato, Switchfoot, Backstreet Boys, Ziggy Marley, Miley Cyrus, Mandy Moore and many more.
Devin Gray / Russ Johnson / Mark Feldman at Berlin MPLS
Berlin Minneapolis 204 N 1st St, MinneapolisTreehorn Band at PD Pappys
PD Pappy’s Stillwater 422 Mulberry St E, StillwaterMark Ross & The Three-Nineteen at Aster
The Aster Cafe 125 S.E Main Street, MinneapolisGreazy Gravy with Sonny Earl at Schooner
Schooner Tavern 2901 27th Ave S, MinneapolisHurricane Harold’s All Star Blues Revue at Shaws
Shaw's Bar and Grill 1528 University Ave NE, MinneapolisGroovie Tuesday at Mainstreet
Mainstreet Bar Hopkins 814 Mainstreet, HopkinsShredding Flannel at Neisens
Neisens Sports Bar and Grill 4851 West 123rd Street Savage, MN 55378, SavageEmbahn w. Absolutely Yours, Controversial New Skinny Pill at White Squirrel
White Squirrel Bar 974 7th St W, Saint PaulHounds of Finn at Dubliner
The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Avenue, St. PaulA high-energy trad-rock group forged from the roots of Celtic, World and American traditional music.