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Things to do in Minnesota this week: Shakey Graves, Rocky Horror, Charlie Parr, SOMBR, and more

Vibrating Burial Sites? No, His Name Is…

What: Shakey Graves
When:
Monday, Oct. 26, 7:30 p.m.
Where:
First Avenue

Though his music is not necessarily scare-based or horror-forward, what better way to start the week of Halloween than at a concert of someone named Graves? Shakey Graves brings his country tunes to First Avenue on Monday. Find more information here.

Photo by Shelly Mosman

On Parr

What: Charlie Parr Concert
When:
Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m.
Where: 
State Theatre, Minneapolis

A day before Halloween, Minnesotan musician Charlie Parr brings his folk and blues, new and old, to the State Theatre in Minneapolis. Parr plans to play songs from his new album, “Rooming House,” released earlier this month, as well as some of his older tracks. Find tickets here.

Scary Boxer Slide Presentation? No, It’s the…

What: “Rocky Horror Picture Show”
When:
Saturday, Oct. 31, 11:30 p.m.
Where:
Parkway Theater, Minneapolis

If you’re looking for a late-night Halloween delight, look no further than the Transvestite Soup production of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at the Parkway Theater on Saturday. Find more information here.

Hey, There’s a Ghost in this Opera House!

What: “Phantom of the Opera”
When:
Saturday, Oct. 31 and Sunday, Nov. 1
Where: 
Fitzgerald Theater, St. Paul

The classic spooky musical, performed by Twin Cities Ballet, comes to the Fitzgerald Theater this Halloweekend for your frightened delight. Find more information here.

SOMBR
SOMBR

Courtesy of Warner Records

A SOMBR Halloween Hangover

What: SOMBR “You Are The Reason” Tour
When:
Sunday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m.
Where:
Target Center, Minneapolis

Wrapping up your Halloween weekend with the 21-year-old singer/songwriter whose name means gloomy seems fitting, no? SOMBR takes on the Target Center, ushering in Thanksgiving melancholy a day after Halloween. Tickets here.