The genius of Monáe
Part funkstress, part fashionista and fully realized visionary, Janelle Monáe is on tour celebrating her third album, "Dirty Computer," one of the most arresting recordings of 2018. The deliciously sexy, soulful and empowering project with the singles "Pynk" and "Make Me Feel" will be the focus of her concert, though she offers tastes of her previous sci-fi-obsessed albums "The Arch Android" and "The Electric Lady." Expect an explosion of dance, funk and emotion at her first Twin Cities show without her pal Prince in the audience. JON BREAM
7:30 p.m. Tue. State Theatre, Mpls., $53.50-$93.50, ticketmaster.com
A full year has passed since One Direction's most popular boy in the band, Harry Styles, announced his solo tour while his single, "Sign of the Times," was being played everywhere you went. He hasn't landed another megahit since then, but he has been earning largely favorable reviews with his rocky live shows, which include most of his self-titled album and just a few 1D tunes.
Chris Riemenschneider
8 p.m. Sun., Xcel Energy Center, St. Paul, $47-$97, Ticketmaster.com
It's magic: A vibrant night market appears in the Little Mekong district in St. Paul. Centered on the plaza, the street festival will feature food trucks, music, dancing and a new, massive light art display. "We were inspired by the Southeast Asian night markets," said Katie Ka Vang, of the Asian Economic Development Association, which puts on the event. Last year, 15,000 people visited over two days, she said. This time, be one of them.
Jenna Ross
5 p.m.-midnight Sat. and 2-10 p.m. next Sun. , Western & University Avs., St. Paul, littlemekong.com