All showtimes listed below are Central Daylight Time (CDT).

• Family Gathering Concert Series featuring the Cactus Blossoms (duo), LAAMAR, and School of Rock: 11 a.m. at Cedar Cultural Center, Minneapolis (FREE)

• The Rock and Roll Playhouse presents Halloween Spectacular for Kids: 11:30 a.m. at First Avenue, Minneapolis

• Chicky Rooster: 1 p.m. at White Squirrel Bar, St. Paul (FREE)

• Festival de las Calaveras 2026 with Son Rompe Pera, Tropa Magica, Flor Amargo, Making Movies, Malos Pasos, Yuca Frita, Virginia’s Basement, The Skeleton Crew, Amores, and Yung Vato: 3 p.m. at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis

• MARIS: 3:30 p.m. at 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis

• Big Trouble: 6 p.m. at White Squirrel Bar, St. Paul (FREE)

• Wobbleween Night 2 featuring Ganja White Night: 6:15 p.m. at Armory, Minneapolis

• Forever, For Always, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross: 6:30 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• Periphery with Ne Obliviscaris, Greyhaven, and Ando San: 6:30 p.m. at Fillmore, Minneapolis

• Ella Langley with Kameron Marlowe and Gabriella Rose: 7 p.m. at Grand Casino Arena, St. Paul

• Halloween at the Pilllar featuring Oister Boy with Fiona Hayes and Holding Hemlock: 7 p.m. at Pilllar Forum, Minneapolis

• Halloween at Zhora Darling: Lasalle, Miloe, & Special Guest: 7:30 p.m. at Zhora Darling, Minneapolis

• Halloween Night featuring Bleak Sabbbath: 7:30 p.m.at Shaw’s, Minneapolis (FREE)

• Nocturne: Liz Draper, drey dk, and Lo Mismo: 7:30 p.m. at Berlin, Minneapolis

• First Avenue’s Annual Halloween Party and Costume Contest featuring Sophia Eris, Michael Grey, Izzie P, McShellen, and DJ Smitty, hosted by Diane: 8 p.m. at First Avenue, Minneapolis

• Halloween with McNasty Brass Band featuring Radiochurch, Rada K & the Cicadas, and Theology: 8 p.m. at Turf Club, St. Paul

• MPLS Amplified Volume 4: TAP IN Selects: Boiler Room: 8 p.m. at Tap In, Minneapolis

• Quadeca with Derby and Olēka: 8 p.m. at Varsity Theater, Minneapolis

• Quarter Life Crisis – Emoween featuring Retro//Modern: 8 p.m. at Fine Line, Minneapolis

• Dusk Till Dawn (Samambo World Presents) featuring Lemony, Ibibaby, Effygasm, Cedis Boyz, and host Mame: 9 p.m. at Green Room, Minneapolis

• Forever, For Always, For Love: Celebrating the Life & Music of Luther Vandross: 9 p.m. at Dakota, Minneapolis

• INTERNET KIDS Hyperpop Dance Party -- Halloween: Night of the Living Core featuring Daisy Hex, bubucore69, be3e, Evilsoundguy, and Wizard.Imma: 9 p.m. at 7th St. Entry, Minneapolis

• Le Cirque Rouge: 9 p.m. at White Squirrel Bar, St. Paul (FREE)

• InMotion: Circus featuring Ariesfirebomb, Lemony, DJ Rae, and Sasha Bangzz: 10 p.m. at Icehouse, Minneapolis

• She Rock She Rock Fundraiser featuring M.A.Y. EP release show with Crash Cuddle, Warcake, Stillpoints, and Color in Reverse: 10 p.m. at 331 Club, Minneapolis (FREE)

• Late Night Lounge: Tarik Thornton: 10:30 p.m. at Berlin, Minneapolis

On TV

• Gracie Abrams (with host Inde Navarrette) on Saturday Night Live (NBC)

• Ty Myers on Austin City Limits (PBS)

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