MARY LOUISE knutson PLAYS SOLO
@ ANGELINA’S KITCHEN
••• ONgoing •••
EVERY TUESDAY (5:30-8:30 PM)
EVERY SATURDAY (6:00-9:00 PM)
TUE, NOV 4
Sat, Nov 8
TUE, NOV 11
Sat, Nov 15
TUE, NOV 18
Sat, Nov 22
TUE, NOV 25
Sat, Nov 29
TUE, Dec 2
Sat, Dec 6
TUE, DEC 9
plus special guest vocalist Leslie Vincent 5:30-7:30 pm
piano continues til 8:30 pm
SAT, DEC 13
plus special guest vocalist Leslie Vincent 6:00-8:00 pm
piano continues til 9:00 pm
TUE, Dec 16
Sat, Dec 20
TUE, Dec 23
Sat, Dec 27
TUE, Dec 30
ANGELINA’S KITCHEN
2170 Eagle Creek Ln.
Woodbury, MN
(651) 998-0474
Be sure to request a table in the same room as the music.
Angelina’s is an Italian bistro and wine bar voted Woodbury’s Best Restaurant (2024)
and Best Place for a Date Night (2025).
nov 7 fri
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
ARTS ON BRYANT
7:30 pm
5408 Bryant
The First Friday Concert Series at Arts on Bryant presents pianist Mary Louise Knutson in a solo concert. Arts on Bryant is a new center for the creative and performing arts (think house concerts). Free! RSVP’s are appreciated, but not required. RSVP here.
nov 20 thu
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
THE DAKOTA
7:00 pm
1010 Nicollet Mall
612.332.1010
Vocalist Connie Evingson's quintet performs LET IT BE JAZZ - fresh, unusual treatments of thirteen songs by Lennon and McCartney. Tasteful and fun arrangements put a new spin on songs you thought you knew. Also featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, saxophonist Sue Orfield, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer David Schmalenberger.
dec 6 sat
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
Music 2:00-3:00 pm
(Festival 10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
2600 Park Ave
Mary Louise plays solo for the American Swedish Institute's Julmarknad Market & Festival, one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. They use "timed entry" so register here for entry around 1:30 pm if you want to be sure to hear the music. Make your way up to the 3rd floor of the Turnblad Mansion where she’ll be playing some holiday favorites from 2-3 pm!
Shop over 60 local artists for beautiful, fun and useful handmade goods. Perfect for all ages, Julmarknad offers pop-up musical performances, family crafts, storytime, festive foods, holiday shopping at ASI’s Museum Store and Jul Shop, and a visit to ASI’s iconic holiday exhibition in the Turnblad Mansion.
dec 7 sun
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
AMERICAN SWEDISH INSTITUTE
Music 12:30-1:30 pm
(Festival 10:00 am - 4:00 pm)
2600 Park Ave
Mary Louise plays solo for the American Swedish Institute's Julmarknad Market & Festival, one of the region’s largest handcraft markets and holiday festivals. They use "timed entry" so register here for entry around 12:00 pm if you want to be sure to hear the music. Make your way to the FIKA (restaurant) atrium where she’ll be playing some holiday favorites from 12:30-1:30 pm!
Shop over 60 local artists for beautiful, fun and useful handmade goods. Perfect for all ages, Julmarknad offers pop-up musical performances, family crafts, storytime, festive foods, holiday shopping at ASI’s Museum Store and Jul Shop, and a visit to ASI’s iconic holiday exhibition in the Turnblad Mansion.
DEC 11 THU
SHOREWOOD, MN
PRIVATE PARTY
4:30-6:30 PM
DEC 12 FRI
MINNETONKA BEACH, MN
PRIVATE PARTY
5:30-7:30 PM
DEC 13 SAT
MINNETONKA BEACH, MN
PRIVATE PARTY
10:00-12:00 AM
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
PRIVATE PARTY
3:00-4:00 PM
WOODBURY, MN
ANGELINA’S KITCHEN
6:00-9:00 PM
SOLO PIANO w/ special guest vocalist Leslie Vincent (until 8:00 pm).
DEC 18 THU
EDEN PRAIRIE, MN
PRIVATE CONCERT
7:00-8:30 PM
DEC 26 FRI
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
PRIVATE CONCERT
3:30-5:00 PM
DEC 28 SUN
CHASKA, MN
PRIVATE PARTY
6:30-8:30 PM
Happy 2026!
jan 23 fri
ST. PAUL, MN
THE WILLIAMSBURG ROOM @ THE LEXINGTON
7:00-10:00 pm
1096 Grand Ave - Corner of Lexington & Grand
651.289.4990
The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring Mary Louise at the piano, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer David Schmalenberger. For decades following its opening in 1935, The Lex, as it’s called by locals and enthusiasts alike, was the place to be seen; business dealings, cocktail hours, and milestone celebrations were a regular occurrence for St. Paul socialites. Now, more than 80 years later, new owners have restored the restaurant. The new, elevated menu brings back supper club favorites along with new interpretations of classic dishes.
apr 9 thu
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
THE DUNSMORE ROOM @ CROONERS
6:00 PM
6161 Hwy 65 NE on Moore Lake
763.760.0062
The Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist-composer Mary Louise Knutson, with bassist Dan Carpel and drummer Greg Schutte. This is jazz that is accessible yet interesting, distinctive, playful, expressive, and irresistibly groovy. "This is timeless, classic piano trio music, right up there with Bill Evans and Bill Charlap." - Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune
jul 4 sat
IOWA CITY, IA (Downtown)
IOWA CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL - MAIN STAGE
2:00 pm
Mary Louise Knutson Trio featuring pianist Mary Louise Knutson, bassist Dan Carpel, and drummer Greg Schutte.