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  • Guitar Duo Pavel Jany & Dean Harrington at BERLIN Jazz Club

    BERLIN Club 204 North First Street, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Pavel Jany's diversity and eclecticism in his guitar playing and composing have no boundaries, and his long musical journey encompasses many various styles. Pavel has founded several international jazz projects […]

  • Mary Louise Knutson Plays Solo

    Mary Louise Knutson Plays Solo
    Angelina's Kitchen 2170 Eagle Creek Ln, Woodbury, MN, United States

    Every Tuesday 5:30-8:30 pm and Every Saturday 6:00-9:00 pm, Mary Louise plays solo at Angelina’s Kitchen, an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant in 2024. She'll be […]

    Free
  • The Klezmatics: Happy Joyous Hanukkah at the Dakota

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This December, The Klezmatics — the world’s most celebrated klezmer band — return with their beloved Happy Joyous Hanukkah Tour. As candles are lit across the country, The Klezmatics honor both Jewish tradition and bold musical reinvention. For nearly forty years, The Klezmatics have been transforming klezmer from nostalgic memory into a living, breathing, revolutionary art form. And […]

  • Southside Aces: Christmas in New Orleans at Dakota

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    The Southside Aces have been playing holiday shows for over twenty years. They play favorites, lesser-knowns, even originals! When you put holiday tunes through the New Orleans jazz filter, you make […]

  • 32nd Street Jazz – Kind of Miles

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Back by popular demand – 32nd Street Jazz presents Kind of Miles, a live performance of Kind of Blue.

    $10
  • Early Evening Jazz: Henry Dickhoff Trio at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Organist Henry Dickhoff, guitarist Kenny Reichert, and drummer Ben Ehrlich bring a fresh spin to the classic organ trio, blending original compositions with choice standards. Expect tight interplay, adventurous improvisation, […]

    Free
  • Michael Cain

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    As a pianist and keyboardist, Michael Cain has had a prolific performance and recording career. Cain has worked with some of the most significant names in jazz and contemporary music. […]

    $22 – $35
  • HEYARLO CHRISTMAS at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    HEYARLO is an instrumental indie jazz group based in Minneapolis, MN. Its members are very active in the Twin Cities music scene and can be seen and heard playing with […]

    $20
  • Will Kjeer Quintet at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    NYC-based pianist and composer Will Kjeer returns to Berlin with an all-star quintet. Band Members: Will Kjeer - Piano/Compositions Jake Baldwin - Trumpet Bryan Murray - Alto Saxophone Graydon Peterson […]

  • Jingle Jam with Boom Island String Quartet at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    Get ready for a cozy evening filled with music and holiday cheer! Join us as we celebrate the season with your favorite festive tunes, and of course, jingle bells for […]

  • Duo CORDA at MetroNOME

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Cellist Jacqueline Ultan and guitarist Pavel Jany Duo will be part of Minnesota Guitar Society Jazz & Fingerstyle Concert Series on Tuesday, Dec 9th at MetroNOME's Fingal's Cave in St […]

  • Matty Harris with Carranza / Fratzke / Hepola

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Multi-woodwind artist Matty Harris brings an all-star quartet to Berlin on his actual 40th birthday! Featuring Eric Carranza (PRINTS, Jest, Molly Brandt), Erik Fratzke (Happy Apple, Fake Accent, Junk Magic) […]

    $15
  • Travis Anderson Trio’s “A Charlie Brown Chritmas” at the Dakota

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    This blazingly energetic trio takes on Vince Guaraldi‘s holiday classic, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Here, they play the timeless music of Vince Guaraldi, including “Christmas Time Is Here“ and “Linus and Lucy.” With energy and chops to burn, The Travis Anderson Trio bring fresh interpretations to standards and more – from Chopin to Mario Bros – […]

  • Christmas With The Champagne Drops at Crooners

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    A Jazzy, Bubbly, Glam Holiday Show The Champagne Drops is a jazz duo made up of singers Leslie Vincent and Emily Dussault. These two celebrated vocalists have performed as The […]

  • Karrin Allyson at Dakota Jazz Club

    Dakota Jazz Club 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Few American jazz singers have had as long and fruitful a relationship with Brazilian music as Karrin Allyson. Her early albums included such classics as “Corcovado” and “One Note Samba”. Then, […]

  • StableMates: Dale Alexander, Gary Raynor, Jay Epstein

    The High Hat 485 Selby Ave., St. Paul, MN, United States

    At the age of 24, Dale Alexander had a rich and varied musical background than many musicians achieve in a lifetime. Studying with prominent musicians such as Marvin Dahlgren and Dr. Reginald Buckner of the University School of Music served to enhance Dale’s unlimited natural musical talent. He was recognized by the University of Wisconsin […]

  • Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Kinney / Broder / Seru / Cartwright

    Zion Community Commons 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, United States

    Experimental Jazz on Lafond Presents: Kinney / Broder / Seru / Cartwright Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, 7pm Zion Community Commons: 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul Tickets at the door - $15 / $10 students. Cash, check, Venmo, Paypal accepted This show is not wheelchair accessible.   Andrew Broder is a producer and artist, who has lived […]

  • Trench Size Trio

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    A funky instrumental trio consisting of three of the Twin Cities’ most seasoned musicians (we’re talking fresh herbs—none of the stale, dried-out store-bought stuff), Trench Size Trio have been developing […]

    Free
  • Arne Fogel’s 5th Annual CROSBY HOLIDAY at Crooners

    Arne Fogel’s 5th Annual CROSBY HOLIDAY at Crooners
    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    All of the wonderful songs of the season, and holiday humor and Crosby holiday history. Plus the good musical times from the Bing Crosby TV shows, made new by Arne and his friends. Includes “White Christmas”, of course! Arne Fogel: Vocals Rick Carlson: Piano Steve Pikal: Bass Arne Fogel is a 2018 inductee into the Minnesota Music Hall […]

  • Chroma

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Chroma is an electric-based jazz fusion trio that features saxophonist Jonah Walt, keyboard/synth bassist Zach Luginbill and drummer Fletcher Myhre. The group’s sound is inspired by saxophonist Chris Potter’s “Circuits” trio and the duo DOMi and JD Beck.

    $10
  • Red Thread and Ponyfolk Sing Jingle Bells at the Cedar Cultural Center

    The Cedar Cultural Center 416 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Red Thread and Ponyfolk are two Minnesota-based ensembles devoted to building community around Midwestern European roots music. The two bands team up to present an “alternative” holiday celebration, sharing new and old songs of winter, luck, and family from Scandinavian, Yiddish/Klezmer, Slavic, English, and Irish roots.

  • Mary Cloggins: A Magical, Musical Holiday Show by the Wild Goose Chase Cloggers

    Bethel Lutheran Church 4120 17th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Step in time with Mary Cloggins—a joyful, high-energy holiday show by Minneapolis’s own Wild Goose Chase Cloggers. Inspired by the whimsy of Mary Poppins, this 60-minute performance blends precision clog dancing, live old-time music, and family-friendly storytelling into a vibrant holiday experience for all ages. Follow Mary Cloggins on a magical adventure filled with music, […]

    $5 – $15
  • Nolan Mancl-Saxon & Set Piece

    The White Squirrel Bar - Saint Paul 974 West Seventh Street, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55102

    Nolan Mancl-Saxon is an in-demand composer and percussionist based in Minneapolis. Their upcoming album, Music of a Moment, fuses elements of jazz, funk and R’n’B to create a unique conception of improvised music.

  • Jazz Manouche for the Holidays with Hot Club Mania Quartet

    Crooners Supper Club 6161 State Hwy 65, Fridley, MN, United States

    “Hot Club” Swing Jazz in the Roma Style A Twin Cities-based swing Jazz band will perform ‘Hot Club’ holiday favorites in the gypsy jazz style. The Quartet performs a timeless jazz tradition commonly known as jazz manouche, a blend of traditional Roma music and swing jazz. The ‘Hot Club’ jazz tradition brings back happy memories […]

  • Urban Forum featuring Lasse Corson at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Henry Scamurra’s Urban Forum is a group of young musicians pushing their sound to the next level at every turn. Their fiery modern sound is rooted in jazz but actively mingles with other genres and sounds. Band Members: Henry Scamurra - Alto Saxophone Isaiah Petrie - Vibraphone Jaylen Ward - Drums Spencer Reeve - Acoustic […]

    $15
  • Late Night Lounge: Tarik Thornton at Berlin

    Berlin 204 1st St S, Minneapolis, MN, United States

    DJ Tarik Thornton, the South Minneapolis–based host of the cult-favorite “Quiet Village” radio show, brings his signature sound back to Berlin. Tarik digs deep into funk, soul, and rare grooves to create timeless sets. Tarik Thornton is a New Orleans native who resides in South Minneapolis. He is known as a crate-digging connoisseur and radio […]

    $5
  • MetroNOME Youth Jazz Orchestra

    MetroNOME Brewery 385 Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    This program is a weekend of putting on a big band jazz show, with a rehearsal on Saturday and a show on the Sunday afternoon.

    Free
  • poem|music performs Franz Schubert’s Winterreise: Lonely Songs for Lonely Times.

    Wells Pianos 408 Snelling Ave S, St. Paul, MN, United States

    Local award-winning art song duo poem|music will perform Winterreise (Poem: Wilhelm Müller / Music: Franz Schubert) at Wells Pianos (St. Paul) on Sunday, December 12th (3:30pm). Hang with the artists to follow the performance. Tickets are pay-as-able $0-$50, only 40 available! RSVP at justin@barispen.com; walkups welcome. Written in 1828, Winterreise is a 70-minute song cycle […]

    Free – $50
  • Soul Jazz @ the Dub

    The Dubliner Pub 2162 University Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Two sets of original Soul & Soul-Jazz - also some standards and a few seasonal hits. With: Tarek Abdelqader, Dan Carpel, and Blair Krivanek

  • Liz Draper Album Release Party

    Ivy Building for the Arts 2637 27th Ave S., Minneapolis, MN, United States

    Come Celebrate Liz's album release and new space next to the puppet build on the south side of the Ivy!! Early evening album release party. Music by Liz Draper//Chris Hepola//Crystal Myslajek & Anna Johnson from Chicago! Food by Paul Perez of Unidos Food Co Debut Vinyl Album "Meno" by upright bassist Liz Draper Dark, murky, […]