8 a.m. FRIDAY
Ben Noble, Feb. 21 at the Parkway Theater in Mpls. $15-$20. theparkwaytheater.com.
10 a.m. FRIDAY
Southside Aces, Feb. 24 at the Dakota in Mpls. $10-$15. dakotacooks.com.
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