wu-tang clan theme night
wu-tang clan, all night.
wednesday, november 11, 5PM – 11PM.
no cover.
Francis Claire
Duo Francis Claire bring their slinkiest selection of records when they go back to back. The pair began sharing music at a HiFi bar in Uptown Minneapolis, scoping each other's records and matching the energy of the crowd nightly. From Balearic folk rock to after-hours disco, expect music that makes you move in strange ways. Whether playing the house or warehouse party, their combined crates run deep.
DJ WICKED
DJ Wicked is a DJ from London, spinning Jazz, Funk, Soul and Brazilian Beatz.
Mike Pifer Residency
Mike Pifer is a DJ, producer, and record collector with 20+ years of dance floors behind him. After 15 years in NYC, he moved to Minneapolis and founded the vinyl-focused event series HiFi Popup. His sets blend jazz-infused disco, deep house, international funk, and left-field gems.
in rotation: David Bowie / Hunky Dory / The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Join us on Sunday, November 15, as we spin a double-feature David Bowie / Hunky Dory / The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars start to finish. Spend your evening with us enjoying good food, delicious cocktails, and better music. Phones off. No agenda. Just great music and easy company.
the bar will open at 5pm and the event will begin at 6pm. we suggest coming early if you’d like preferred seating.
please keep conversations to a minimum during the event so everyone can enjoy the music. your email confirmation is your ticket.
not ready for the party to end here? show your email confirmation to your server at thérèse before or after the show to receive your first cocktail or beer free of charge. some exclusions apply. only available on the same day as the show.
comedy night at noma hi-fi / nov 18
wednesday, november 18. doors at 5 PM, show at 7 PM.
meet the comedians:
Elliot Weber is widely considered to be a comedian. He won Forts Funniest comedy contest and has traveled internationally to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Shyloh Blake is a Minneapolis-based stand-up comedian who was crowned the 2025 Second Funniest Person in Saint Paul, and she doesn’t even live there. She has opened for nationally touring comedians Jackie Fabulous and Samuel J. Comroe, and was featured in the “Next Up On Stage” series on MNComedy.com, which stated, “Her quick wit and warm delivery made Blake an instant hit.”
Nate Abshire started performing comedy in 2009. In 2013 Nate performed at Laughfest's “Best of the Midwest” contest finishing runner-up. He gave it another try in 2014 on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," but AGAIN, did not win. Nate released his debut, award-winning album "Coming in Hot" on 800lb Gorilla Records in 2021. Audiences love his sardonic wit, keen writing, and playful stage presence.
Kellin Harmon hails from North Dakota where he was a finalist in the Fargo’s funniest competition. He now performs around the Midwest and Minneapolis where he won the Minneapolis Laughs per Minute contest and was a finalist in the One Liner Madness Contest.
Hosted by Alexa Kocinski.
Blue Funk Residency
DJ, Record Collector, & Co-founder of the rare groove vinyl series The Nitty Gritty and the 80s funk forward Bad Habit. Born & raised in Northern Japan, he absorbed the influences of Japanese DJ & vinyl culture at a young age, starting his life long obsession of digging for jazz, funk, and soul records. He maintains his roots in both the Tokyo & Minneapolis music scenes through DJ sets, radio appearances, mixtapes, translating, writing and promoting music-centered events.
grady (not grady)
Grady (Not Grady) is a DJ and record collector with over 20 years of experience. He came up in Chicago’s early-2000s artist-loft scene, learning to mix records at the Texas Ballroom, an underground live/work performance space he lived in and helped run. In the mid-2000s, he moved to Honolulu, where he spent 5+ years as a resident DJ at Waikiki EDITION and thirtyninehotel, playing alongside artists such as Prins Thomas, James Murphy, and fellow resident DJ Harvey. Since moving to Minneapolis, he's spun wax at The Lowry, Steady Pour, Beast Barbeque, Dusty’s Bar, moto-i, Small Hours, and Berlin. Expect to hear a swirling array of dubby disco, stoner jazz, Europop-noir, underground grooves, and slinky street-soul.
Computer Blue Residency
Computer Blue has been DJing together for over a decade and running a free online radio station since 2020. They primarily spin a mix of World, Funk, Jazz, City-Pop & yacht rock records.
DJ McShellen
DJ McShellen is a Minneapolis-based open-format DJ with Cameroonian roots, bringing a soft but powerful touch to every set. Blending diasporic sounds with feel-good throwbacks and fresh future bops, she moves effortlessly through Amapiano, R&B, house, hip-hop, funk fusion, and bounce with joy and intention. From the Target Center, to museums and jazz lounges like Berlin, her vibe is warm, infectious, and undeniably one of one.
DJ Brian Thomas' birthday party
For more than 20 years, Brian Thomas has been crafting the soundtrack to Minneapolis nightlife through a deep and delightful record collection. Whether it's a dancefloor marathon or a smoky cocktail hour, he's got the music for the moment.
in rotation: Steely Dan / Aja / Can’t Buy A Thrill
Join us on Sunday, December 13, as we spin a double-feature Steely Dan / Aja / Can’t Buy A Thrill start to finish. Spend your evening with us enjoying good food, delicious cocktails, and better music. Phones off. No agenda. Just great music and easy company.
the bar will open at 5pm and the event will begin at 6pm. we suggest coming early if you’d like preferred seating.
please keep conversations to a minimum during the event so everyone can enjoy the music. your email confirmation is your ticket.
not ready for the party to end here? show your email confirmation to your server at thérèse before or after the show to receive your first cocktail or beer free of charge. some exclusions apply. only available on the same day as the show.
Casey Carl
Casey is co-founder and musical curator of the award winning boutique Serge + Jane, lifestyle brand North Coast Soul and local vinyl collective Club 33.3. With a record collection culled from around the globe, he’s known for eclectic sets mixing French disco, electronic dance, throwback hip hop and a few pop surprises. Expect to move your hips while enjoying a cocktail.
dj c-suite
Back for her second appearance at noma hi-fi, Detroit-born DJ C-Suite brings her cultural roots, deep catalog, and refined ear to a soulful blend of jazz, disco, funk, R&B, and unexpected grooves. Guided by the energy of the room, she weaves familiar favorites with fresh discoveries, creating sets full of warmth, sophistication, and soul that keep you in the groove.
DJ Shane Kramer
DJ shane kramer curates nights out of records and projections - post-punk to yacht rock, crooners to garage glam. Host of Friday I'm in Love and Sinatra to Slayer.
taylor swift + the tortured poets department theme night
taylor swift, all night.
wednesday, november 4, 5PM – 11PM.
no cover.
halloween at noma hi-fi
halloween dance party at noma hi-fi
join us saturday, october 31 for a halloween dance party with disco death records.
dance all night to hi-nrg disco, house, darkwave, and techno, with music by disco death. we’ll have one-night-only cocktails and a costume contest with prizes, so come dressed for the occasion.
saturday, october 31
noma opens at 5 pm
party from 8 pm to midnight
free to attend. no cover.
grave rave: Dedicated Enemy + Future Channels
Dedicated Enemy is the moniker of Sarah Wolf; a multifaceted designer and DJ based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her appreciation for repetition, collage, rhythm and texture is infused in both her design work and musical tastes, drawing inspiration from the visual world that culminates in genre-defying DJ sets.
Dimitry Killstorm
Dimitry Killstorm is a DJ and music producer who blends hip hop, R&B, dancehall and throwbacks.
comedy night at noma hi-fi
wednesday, october 28. doors at 5 PM, show at 7 PM.
meet the comedians:
Bryant Alexander is a high-energy comic who brings nonstop laughs and a magnetic stage presence. Blending expressive characters, quick-witted crowd work, and stories inspired by his Liberian family and life as a young adult, Bryant turns everyday situations into lively, unpredictable moments. His playful delivery and natural connection with audiences keep the room engaged from the first joke to the final punchline.
Linda Aarons’ quiet demeanor is the perfect set-up for her sharp, smart punchlines. Linda won the Funniest Person in Minnesota Contest and placed second in The Loons on the Lake Comedy Competition. Beyond the Midwest, she has brought her 'dry-as-dust' delivery to the Boston Comedy Festival and San Francisco Sketchfest. Linda has also had the honor of opening for the late comedy legend Louie Anderson
Aron Woldeslassie is a stand-up comedian, author, and producer based in St. Paul. His work has been featured on Minnesota Public Radio, TPT’s Almanac, Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, and various literary magazines. Selected as a “Comic to Watch” by Racket Magazine, he has performed at the Limestone Comedy Festival, the Fountain City Comedy Festival, and the Milwaukee Comedy Festival among others.
Rachel Reyes is a writer and comedian from the Twin Cities whose stand-up explores family, parenting, and other everyday topics. Off the stage, she's written numerous short humor and satire pieces for McSweeney's, Reader's Digest, and other outlets.
Atul Patel is a Minneapolis-based comic and former spelling bee champion whose clever observational humor explores life as a vegetarian Indian-American outsider in Minnesota. A two-time ACME Funniest Person Contest finalist, he’s performed everywhere from Tokyo to Reykjavik. Atul’s relaxed, wry delivery and smart writing captivate audiences with effortless, understated charm.
DJ Mc Shellen
DJ McShellen is a Minneapolis-based open-format DJ with Cameroonian roots, bringing a soft but powerful touch to every set. Blending diasporic sounds with feel-good throwbacks and fresh future bops, she moves effortlessly through Amapiano, R&B, house, hip-hop, funk fusion, and bounce with joy and intention. From the Target Center, to museums and jazz lounges like Berlin, her vibe is warm, infectious, and undeniably one of one.
Andy + Cavan
Andy + Cavan are a DJ duo who use a patented form of telekinesis to play perfectly complimentary vinyl tracks. Cavan worked at Burger King when he was 13 to afford his first turntables. He spins hiphop first and foremost. Andy curates a mix of jazz, boogie, rare groove – using hiphop as an inflection point to explore funky sounds.
Bennett Johnson
Bennett is a bartender and bar owner who has lived in Minneapolis for more than 20 years. Ever passionate about music and previously a touring musician, Bennett has been building his record collection since his teens, and enjoys tinkering with synthesizers in his spare time. He loves cats, pizza, beer, motorcycles & his home - only the finest things in life.
in rotation: The Smashing Pumpkins / Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness
Join us on Sunday, October 18, as we spin The Smashing Pumpkins / Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness start to finish. Spend your evening with us enjoying good food, delicious cocktails, and better music. Phones off. No agenda. Just great music and easy company.
the bar will open at 5pm and the event will begin at 6pm. we suggest coming early if you’d like preferred seating.
please keep conversations to a minimum during the event so everyone can enjoy the music. your email confirmation is your ticket.
not ready for the party to end here? show your email confirmation to your server at thérèse before or after the show to receive your first cocktail or beer free of charge. some exclusions apply. only available on the same day as the show.
Computer Blue Residency
Computer Blue has been DJing together for over a decade and running a free online radio station since 2020. They primarily spin a mix of World, Funk, Jazz, City-Pop & yacht rock records.
grady (not grady)
Grady (Not Grady) is a DJ and record collector with over 20 years of experience. He came up in Chicago’s early-2000s artist-loft scene, learning to mix records at the Texas Ballroom, an underground live/work performance space he lived in and helped run. In the mid-2000s, he moved to Honolulu, where he spent 5+ years as a resident DJ at Waikiki EDITION and thirtyninehotel, playing alongside artists such as Prins Thomas, James Murphy, and fellow resident DJ Harvey. Since moving to Minneapolis, he's spun wax at The Lowry, Steady Pour, Beast Barbeque, Dusty’s Bar, moto-i, Small Hours, and Berlin. Expect to hear a swirling array of dubby disco, stoner jazz, Europop-noir, underground grooves, and slinky street-soul.
Mike Pifer Residency
Mike Pifer is a DJ, producer, and record collector with 20+ years of dance floors behind him. After 15 years in NYC, he moved to Minneapolis and founded the vinyl-focused event series HiFi Popup. His sets blend jazz-infused disco, deep house, international funk, and left-field gems.
All Vinyl Yellow Magic Orchestra Night
disco death records will be spinning music by YMO including their solo records and records members have played on.
wednesday, october 14, 5PM – 11PM.
all night. no cover.
Blue Funk Residency
DJ, Record Collector, & Co-founder of the rare groove vinyl series The Nitty Gritty and the 80s funk forward Bad Habit. Born & raised in Northern Japan, he absorbed the influences of Japanese DJ & vinyl culture at a young age, starting his life long obsession of digging for jazz, funk, and soul records. He maintains his roots in both the Tokyo & Minneapolis music scenes through DJ sets, radio appearances, mixtapes, translating, writing and promoting music-centered events.
DJ WICKED
DJ Wicked is a DJ from London, spinning Jazz, Funk, Soul and Brazilian Beatz.
Francis Claire
Duo Francis Claire bring their slinkiest selection of records when they go back to back. The pair began sharing music at a HiFi bar in Uptown Minneapolis, scoping each other's records and matching the energy of the crowd nightly. From Balearic folk rock to after-hours disco, expect music that makes you move in strange ways. Whether playing the house or warehouse party, their combined crates run deep.
90s Slacker Rock
Sonic Youth, Modest Mouse, Hole, Pavement, etc
wednesday, october 7, 5PM – 11PM.
all night. no cover.
Erik Westra
Erik Westra has been playing records around Minneapolis and Chicago for decades, spinning unique and vibey records from his obsessively large vinyl collection. His sets range from psych and garage rock, rare soul and funk, 80s synth-pop, new wave, 90s hip-hop, weird arty stuff, dollar-bin gems, and everything in between.
DJ Shane Kramer & Chrissie Kawasaki
DJ Shane Kramer and Chrissie Kawasaki will be spinning some spooky tunes to start October out! Expect a lot of post-alt, new wave, and post-punk with visuals by Shane!
comedy night at noma hi-fi
wednesday, september 30. doors at 6:30, show at 7.
meet the comedians:
emily barrett is a minneapolis-based stand-up comedian and improviser. she recently won the funniest person with a day job contest at the mall of america house of comedy in 2026 and regularly performs at stevie ray’s comedy cabaret at chanhassen dinner theatres. other highlights include using her dark and whimsical style of humor in equal measure when parenting her two lovely children, and working as a therapist during the day.
jeredon kuehn is a comedian in the twin cities by way of oklahoma and is still not entirely sure how he ended up here... he likes to joke about his background, his anxieties, and his shortcomings through a light-hearted and goofy lens, which aims to be self-deprecating without being a big ol' bummer. he is frequently awarded the title of "funniest jeredon i know," along with "only jeredon i know."
teddy kaste is a minneapolis-based comedian who mixes everyday awkwardness with strange, off-the-wall observations. whether he’s overthinking normal situations or leaning into the absurd, he aims to make people laugh at him, themselves, and the absurdity of life.
malay vyas is an immigrant father to american sons whose comedy is from the perspective of an outsider looking in, often surprised by american life. he resides in texas, performs in four languages, and often experiments with jokes across multiple cultures.
dhope
Producer and turntablist originally from Dallas/Fort Worth who now resides in the Twin Cities. Cofounder of bassline brigade who specializes in powerful floor-filling tracks that strengthen the listener through sound.
DJDre2Drippy
Based in Northeast Minneapolis, I'm a newer DJ blending modern disco, groove, and electronic/dance house tracks into feel-good sets designed to bring people together. My goal is simple: create an atmosphere filled with energy, connection, and love that keeps the dance floor alive all night long.
Francis Claire
Duo Francis Claire bring their slinkiest selection of records when they go back to back. The pair began sharing music at a HiFi bar in Uptown Minneapolis, scoping each other's records and matching the energy of the crowd nightly. From Balearic folk rock to after-hours disco, expect music that makes you move in strange ways. Whether playing the house or warehouse party, their combined crates run deep.
2000s indie sleaze night
a night of indie sleaze.
the strokes, yeah yeah yeahs, lcd soundsystem+ more
one-night limited edition cocktail.
no cover. all night.
Computer Blue Residency
Computer Blue has been DJing together for over a decade and running a free online radio station since 2020. They primarily spin a mix of World, Funk, Jazz, City-Pop & yacht rock records.