If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Minneapolis. From an up-and-coming artist to a clash between 80s and 90s jams, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Smino with TOBi and Bari
Rapper and St. Louis native Smino, who recently released his second studio album "NØIR," will headline this concert. He has been selling out shows in New York, Chicago and L.A. and has had multiple collaborations. TOBi and Bari will also be performing.
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 7:30-11:30 p.m.
Where: Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. SE.
Price: $20-30
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Biz Markie: 'Decades Collide'
What's better? The 80s or the 90s. Let DJ Biz Markie help you decide as he spins jams from both decades. Markie, a beatboxer and rapper best known for his 1989 song "Just a Friend," will set you on a nostalgic ride through time. Dress in your best 80s or 90s attire.
When: Friday, Nov. 16, 9 p.m.
Where: Varsity Theater, 1308 Fourth St. SE
Price: Complimentary general admission (standing room only)
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An Evening with John Gorka
Come listen to singer-songwriter John Gorka exhibit his spirited acoustic music playing in conjunction with insightful lyrics and witty storytelling. He will play songs from his new 2018 album "True in Time."
When: Saturday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m.
Where: The Cedar Cultural Center, 416 Cedar Ave. South
Price: $20
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