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MUSIC
Matt Latterell, Meg Ashling, Gabe Barnett, and Jack Torrey

Cozy up to the bar at this Northeast Minneapolis staple for an evening of sweet sounds courtesy of local folk heroes Matt Latterell, Meg Ashling, Gabe Barnett, and Jack Torrey. The nostalgic and old-timey vibe these wise-beyond-their-years young musicians bring to the table will certainly thaw your frozen feet with their toe-tappin' tunes. As always, the 331 enchances the intimate atmosphere with awesome drink specials and charismatic patrons. A nice wind-down from the holiday melee!

Friday, 9 p.m., 331 Club, 331 13th Avenue NE, Northeast Minneapolis, Free

PERFORMANCE
Jingle Bell Rockstars

Rockstar Storytellers, a talented troupe of local tale spinners, make a special late night appearance at the Theater Garage tonight. Hosted by the always entertaining Joseph Scrimshaw and featuring writers Courtney McLean, Phillip Low, Laura Bidgood, Amy Salloway, and Michael Shaeffer. This rousing holiday special will delight you with irreverent style and humor.

Friday, 10:30 p.m., Theater Garage, 711 Franklin Ave., Minneapolis, price n/a

SPECIAL EVENT
Hot Roxx Hexmas

The heyday of glam rock gets revisited this evening at the Hex! Join Hot Roxx DJs Macku$ and Jen as they host this festive live music showcase featuring local bands playing covers of '70s rock n' roll classics and holiday favorites. Hot Roxx will flip records between sets to keep the party going, and the Hex will sling plenty of brown liquor and cheap suds for the masses, as usual. Featuring Leather & Lace, Dante & The Lobster, Invisible Boy, and DJ Bridgette. Looking for Hot Roxx fashion inspiration? Just google the New York Dolls!

Saturday, 9 p.m., The Hexagon, 2600 27th Avenue S., South Minneapolis, Free

COMEDY
Comics Come Home For The Holidays

The Bedlam Theatre turns into a comedy club for this hilarious special event! A comedy show featuring Minnesota natives that have returned to the Land of 10,000 Lakes for the holiday season, you'll be entertained by the likes of Matthew Sullivan, Casey Feigh, Johnny Pemberton, and Hugh Moore. Hit the 8 p.m. show to see special guests Tim Harmston (Friday) and Maggie Faris (Saturday), or the 10 p.m. show for funnymen Tom Steffen (Friday) and Andy Ritchie (Saturday). Sip a specialty brew in the cozy confines of the Bedlam and treat yourself to one of their famous pizzas to fuel up before the show.

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. and 10 p.m., Bedlam Theatre, 1501 16th Avenue, West Bank Minneapolis, $10 Advance tickets at: 612-338-9817 or $20 at the door.

SPORTS
Northstar Roller Girls

What better way to wrap up the peaceful holiday season than with roller derby? Join Northstar  Roller Girl teams The Violent Femmes, The Banger Sisters, The Killmore Girls, and Delta Delta Di as they square off in two separate bouts. Where else can you satisfy your craving for violent contact sports and looking at pretty girls in one shot? Be sure to hit up the official post-bout party at Lee's Liquor Lounge for DJs, dancing and minglin' with the roller babes themselves!

Saturday, Doors 6:30 p.m., bout 7:30 p.m., Minneapolis Convention Center , 1301 2nd Avenue S, Downtown Minneapolis, $12-$14