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  • December 2025

  • Wed 10
    Featured Dec 10 | 7:00 pm

    Mark O’Connor’s Appalachian Christmas

    "a national treasure" - Wynton Marsalis   Three-time Grammy winning composer and fiddler Mark O’Connor has created several arrangements of... Read More

  • Thu 11
    Karrin Allyson
    Featured Dec 11 | 7:00 pm

    Karrin Allyson – Wintry Mix

    "Everything she sings seems to rise from a smile... transparent purity" - Downbeat   Few American jazz singers have had as... Read More

  • Fri 12
    Ladies Of Soul, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone
    Featured Dec 12 | 7:00 pm

    Ladies Of Soul, Vol. 2 – A Tribute to Jill Scott, Erykah Badu & Angie Stone

    An evening featuring some of the greatest neo-soul music ever created, from three of the greatest female artists of the... Read More

  • Sat 13
    Orianthi
    Featured Dec 13 | 7:00 pm

    Orianthi

    "effortless shredder... special and transcendent" - Blues Rock Review   Orianthi (Orianthi Panagaris) looks as much like a rock star as... Read More

  • Sun 14
    The Peterson Family - 'Twas the Jam Before Christmas
    Featured Dec 14 | 7:00 pm The Peterson Family – ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas

    The Peterson Family – ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas

    “What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune     Help us... Read More

  • Mon 15
    The Peterson Family - 'Twas the Jam Before Christmas
    Featured Dec 15 | 7:00 pm The Peterson Family – ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas

    The Peterson Family – ‘Twas the Jam Before Christmas

    “What do Prince, Bob Dylan and Stevie Nicks have in common? Those magnificent Petersons.” – Star Tribune     Help us... Read More

  • Tue 16
    José James
    Featured Dec 16 | 7:00 pm

    Merry Christmas From José James

    “eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR   With: Jahari Stampley, piano Kanoa Mendenhall, bass Otis Brown III, drums "Merry Christmas... Read More

  • Wed 17
    José James
    Featured Dec 17 | 7:00 pm

    Merry Christmas From José James

    “eclectic, groove-minded jazz singer” – NPR   With: Jahari Stampley, piano Kanoa Mendenhall, bass Otis Brown III, drums "Merry Christmas... Read More

  • Thu 18
    Riders in the Sky present: Christmas the Cowboy Way
    Featured Dec 18 | 7:00 pm

    Riders in the Sky present: Christmas the Cowboy Way

    Winners of 2 Grammy Awards and back by popular demand!   Riders in the Sky stand hats and shoulders above... Read More

  • Fri 19
    Featured Dec 19 | 7:00 pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    "passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz   Celebrate the season as the... Read More

  • Fri 19
    Featured Dec 19 | 9:30 pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    "passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz   Celebrate the season as the... Read More

  • Sat 20
    Featured Dec 20 | 6:00 pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    "passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz   Celebrate the season as the... Read More

  • Sat 20
    Featured Dec 20 | 8:30 pm Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    Preservation Hall Jazz Band Presents: A Creole Christmas

    "passionate... on a timely mission to bring joy to the world." - All About Jazz   Celebrate the season as the... Read More

  • Sun 21
    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
    Featured Dec 21 | 5:00 pm A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    “Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune   There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More

  • Sun 21
    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
    Featured Dec 21 | 7:30 pm A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    “Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune   There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More

  • Mon 22
    VIP - Meet & Great With Alicia Witt
    Featured Dec 22 | 4:30 pm

    VIP Event: Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt

    IMPORTANT: This is not a ticket to the show.   You must have a concert ticket in order to purchase this VIP... Read More

  • Mon 22
    Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt
    Featured Dec 22 | 7:00 pm

    Spending Christmas With Alicia Witt

    “This is a voice to treasure” – Broadway World   Alicia Witt returns to The Dakota to get you in... Read More

  • Tue 23
    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band
    Featured Dec 23 | 7:00 pm A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    A Swingin’ Christmas w/ the Andrew Walesch Big Band

    “Fresh and classic at the same time” – Star Tribune   There’s no better place to be right before Christmas than at... Read More

  • Wed 24
    Featured Dec 24 | 12:00 am

    Closed for the Holiday

    We will be closed on DEC 24 for the holiday. BOOK YOUR EVENT HERE:

  • Thu 25
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 25 | 6:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Thu 25
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 25 | 8:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Fri 26
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 26 | 7:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Fri 26
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 26 | 9:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Sat 27
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 27 | 7:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Sat 27
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 27 | 9:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Sun 28
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 28 | 7:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Sun 28
    The Bad Plus
    Featured Dec 28 | 9:00 pm The Bad Plus

    The Bad Plus

    “finely orchestrated, catchy original tunes, and a knack for radically reconstituted pop covers.” – The New York Times   The... Read More

  • Mon 29
    Preener's Eve w/The New Standards
    Featured Dec 29 | 7:00 pm Preener’s Eve w/The New Standards

    Preener’s Eve w/The New Standards

    “The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times  ... Read More

  • Tue 30
    Preener's Eve w/The New Standards
    Featured Dec 30 | 7:00 pm Preener’s Eve w/The New Standards

    Preener’s Eve w/The New Standards

    “The DNA of the band and its members has its feet firmly rooted into punk/pop culture.” – New York Times  ... Read More

  • Wed 31
    New Year's Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds
    Featured Dec 31 | 6:00 pm New Year’s Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds

    New Year’s Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds

    “Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat   Dinner Show — $185Includes a four-course dinner, show... Read More

  • Wed 31
    New Year's Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds
    Featured Dec 31 | 10:30 pm New Year’s Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds

    New Year’s Eve w/Davina and The Vagabonds

    “Davina and the Vagabonds combat heartache with sugar and sass.” – Downbeat   Dinner Show — $185Includes a four-course dinner, show... Read More

  • January 2026

  • Fri 2
    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
    Featured Jan 2, 26 | 6:30 pm Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    "complex yet danceable beats... dirty blues, spacey soul" - Glide   KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over... Read More

  • Fri 2
    Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
    Featured Jan 2, 26 | 9:00 pm Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe

    "complex yet danceable beats... dirty blues, spacey soul" - Glide   KDTU has electrified audiences around the world for over... Read More

  • Sat 3
    Shabby Road Orchestra
    Featured Jan 3, 26 | 6:30 pm The Shabby Road Orchestra

    The Shabby Road Orchestra

    Taking only the Beatles seriously since 2017.   The Shabby Road Orchestra is a 12-piece Minneapolis ensemble known for its... Read More

  • Sat 3
    Shabby Road Orchestra
    Featured Jan 3, 26 | 9:00 pm The Shabby Road Orchestra

    The Shabby Road Orchestra

    Taking only the Beatles seriously since 2017.   The Shabby Road Orchestra is a 12-piece Minneapolis ensemble known for its... Read More

  • Sun 4
    Kindred the Family Soul
    Featured Jan 4, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Kindred the Family Soul

    "inspiring melds of soul, R&B, hip-hop, funk, pop... A mindblower." - AllMusic   Kindred the Family Soul is a Grammy-nominated adult... Read More

  • Tue 6
    Tom Rush
    Featured Jan 6, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Tom Rush

    "one of my main influences" - James Taylor   Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer whose shows offer... Read More

  • Wed 7
    One World: The Best of Sting & The Police
    Featured Jan 7, 26 | 7:00 pm

    One World: The Best of Sting & The Police

    Journey through the iconic sounds of Sting and The Police with One World, the ultimate Police tribute band. They capture... Read More

  • Thu 8
    Lucia Sarmiento
    Featured Jan 8, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Lucia Sarmiento

    "a modern jazz sound unbound by geography, genre, or convention" - Jazz World   On her remarkable debut album, 2025’s Escape, Peruvian-American... Read More

  • Fri 9
    Urban Classic
    Featured Jan 9, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Urban Classic Presents the Music of Earth Wind and Fire

    Join Minneapolis' own Urban Classic, led by Michael Bland, for a concert/show dedicated to the music of Earth, Wind &... Read More

  • Sun 11
    Infidels: A Bob Dylan Tribute
    Featured Jan 11, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Infidels: A Bob Dylan Tribute

    Infidels is a new local Bob Dylan tribute supergroup featuring Terry Walsh (Belfast Cowboys) on vocals, piano and guitar. Here, he joins bandmates David... Read More

  • Mon 12
    David Binney Action Trio w/Louis Cole & Pera Krstajic
    Featured Jan 12, 26 | 7:00 pm

    David Binney Action Trio

    "very potent acoustic jazz... adventurous" - Jazz Times   Saxophonist David Binney stands out as one of the most prolific jazz... Read More

  • Thu 15
    Those Medley Kids perform Fragile Complete Album Series, Vol. 1
    Featured Jan 15, 26 | 7:00 pm

    Those Medley Kids perform Fragile

    Performing Yes’ 1971 classic album Fragile in its entirety Medley   Plus, select cuts from iconic prog rockers Genesis, Rush, King Crimson and ELP. Those... Read More

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