TWIN CITIES STAND-UP
OPEN MICS
If you have an open mic that you run that you'd like added to or deleted from this list email mikebrodycomic@gmail.com with "Open Mic List" as subject. FYI, some people have emailed me asking to be "added to the newsletter." Just a heads up that this is not a newsletter, but a regularly updated website.
If you're looking for advice on which open mics to go to first, try asking around on the Twin Cities Comedy Network Facebook page.
If you're looking for advice on which open mics to go to first, try asking around on the Twin Cities Comedy Network Facebook page.
List updated: 10/1/23
Mondays
Half Baked Spirits (ON HIATUS)
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: Natreum Hemp Wellness
Address: 4815 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Booker: Frankie Runquist
Notes: For those who want to sign up for the first time ever or for those who just want to work on new material, all are welcome! Sign up will be in person at 5PM! Spread the word and bring your friends!
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: Natreum Hemp Wellness
Address: 4815 Excelsior Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416
Booker: Frankie Runquist
Notes: For those who want to sign up for the first time ever or for those who just want to work on new material, all are welcome! Sign up will be in person at 5PM! Spread the word and bring your friends!
Uproar Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Bryant Lake Bowl
Address: 701 E 39th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Booker: Devohn Bland, Xochi de la Luna, Madi RT & Comrade Tripp
Notes: Comedy open mic for black, brown, indigenous, trans, non-binary, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and pansexual folk and/or for any of these identities. We won't ask questions about how you identify, (other than your pronouns for the sake of referring to you). You are saying you are one of those identities by signing up for the mic. Sign-up is in person, first come first serve limited 10 spots, starting at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm and runs approximately an hour and a half. Sign-up is in person. Questions? message us on facebook @uproarmpls
Instagram @uproar.minneapolis
or email Uproar.Performing.Arts@gmail.com
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Bryant Lake Bowl
Address: 701 E 39th St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Booker: Devohn Bland, Xochi de la Luna, Madi RT & Comrade Tripp
Notes: Comedy open mic for black, brown, indigenous, trans, non-binary, women, gay, lesbian, bisexual and pansexual folk and/or for any of these identities. We won't ask questions about how you identify, (other than your pronouns for the sake of referring to you). You are saying you are one of those identities by signing up for the mic. Sign-up is in person, first come first serve limited 10 spots, starting at 6pm. Show starts at 7pm and runs approximately an hour and a half. Sign-up is in person. Questions? message us on facebook @uproarmpls
Instagram @uproar.minneapolis
or email Uproar.Performing.Arts@gmail.com
CR Open Mic Night (Periodic)
Showtime: 7:15pm
Venue: Current Resident
Address: 1313 Chestnut Ave #106, Minneapolis MN 55403
Booker: Zoe Esser
Notes: This mic is not on a set night or date (usually bimonthly), so check their community events page for their next open mic night. For those who want to sign up for the first time ever or those who want to just work on new material (comedy, song, dance, etc) all are welcome! Sign up will be at the door in person starting at 6:30PM! Spread the word and bring your friends for a fun night in the studio with like-minded creatives!
Showtime: 7:15pm
Venue: Current Resident
Address: 1313 Chestnut Ave #106, Minneapolis MN 55403
Booker: Zoe Esser
Notes: This mic is not on a set night or date (usually bimonthly), so check their community events page for their next open mic night. For those who want to sign up for the first time ever or those who want to just work on new material (comedy, song, dance, etc) all are welcome! Sign up will be at the door in person starting at 6:30PM! Spread the word and bring your friends for a fun night in the studio with like-minded creatives!
The Monday Night Comedy Show (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Spring Street Tavern
Address: 355 Monroe St.NE, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Booker: Andrew Brynildson
Notes: Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8pm. Cover charge of $6 (cash or Venmo) at the door.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Spring Street Tavern
Address: 355 Monroe St.NE, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Booker: Andrew Brynildson
Notes: Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8pm. Cover charge of $6 (cash or Venmo) at the door.
Mondays @ The Moose (Weekly)
Showtime: 9:00pm
Venue: NE Moose Bar & Grill
Address: 356 Monroe Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Booker: Jon Stannard
Notes: Sign up in person from 7:30 - 8:30. List posted at 8:45 pm.
Showtime: 9:00pm
Venue: NE Moose Bar & Grill
Address: 356 Monroe Street NE, Minneapolis, MN, 55413
Booker: Jon Stannard
Notes: Sign up in person from 7:30 - 8:30. List posted at 8:45 pm.
Camp Bar Variety Open Mic Night (Weekly except for 1st Monday of the month)
Showtime: 9:30pm
Venue: Camp Bar
Address: 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN 55191
Booker: Robert Cudinski
Notes: (This is an open mic for all types of performers including poets, musicians, magicians, as well as comedians. If you are looking for the Camp Bar's straight-up comedy open mic, check out the Sunday listing.) Sign-up starts around 9:15pm and the performances begin around 9:30pm. People who click "going" on the weekly event invite get first sign-ups, IF they are present when the list opens. Each performer gets 6-7 minutes, depending on how many show up. Performances can be recorded and will be put up on the AQObserver YouTube channel. MC is Robert Cudinski, former host of the Artist's Quarter open mic. "Poets, Musicians, Comics, Magicians, Fools and Sages welcome."
Showtime: 9:30pm
Venue: Camp Bar
Address: 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul, MN 55191
Booker: Robert Cudinski
Notes: (This is an open mic for all types of performers including poets, musicians, magicians, as well as comedians. If you are looking for the Camp Bar's straight-up comedy open mic, check out the Sunday listing.) Sign-up starts around 9:15pm and the performances begin around 9:30pm. People who click "going" on the weekly event invite get first sign-ups, IF they are present when the list opens. Each performer gets 6-7 minutes, depending on how many show up. Performances can be recorded and will be put up on the AQObserver YouTube channel. MC is Robert Cudinski, former host of the Artist's Quarter open mic. "Poets, Musicians, Comics, Magicians, Fools and Sages welcome."
Tuesdays
Triple Threat Tuesdays (Weekly)
Showtime: 7:30pm
Venue: Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall Of America
Address: 408 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Mike Brody
Notes: Pre-booked showcase, with three wildcard spots given out each week for people who didn't sign up ahead of time (see info on how to sign up for wildcards below). There is typically a 2-6 week waiting list for regular showcase spots depending on how many people have signed up ahead of time. Comics get five minutes of time and 20 free guest passes. Email Mike Brody at brody@houseofcomedy.net for spot. Tickets are $5, along with $5 appetizers and select $5 drinks. (There is a service fee with tickets that makes it actually come to $10, but if you get someone on your guest list they get in for free.) WILDCARD SPOTS: If you get to the HoC before 7:15 I will put your name on a list and draw three names. Those three people will get the 1st. 2nd and 3rd spot, respectively, after the MC.
Showtime: 7:30pm
Venue: Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall Of America
Address: 408 E Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Mike Brody
Notes: Pre-booked showcase, with three wildcard spots given out each week for people who didn't sign up ahead of time (see info on how to sign up for wildcards below). There is typically a 2-6 week waiting list for regular showcase spots depending on how many people have signed up ahead of time. Comics get five minutes of time and 20 free guest passes. Email Mike Brody at brody@houseofcomedy.net for spot. Tickets are $5, along with $5 appetizers and select $5 drinks. (There is a service fee with tickets that makes it actually come to $10, but if you get someone on your guest list they get in for free.) WILDCARD SPOTS: If you get to the HoC before 7:15 I will put your name on a list and draw three names. Those three people will get the 1st. 2nd and 3rd spot, respectively, after the MC.
Acme Comedy Company (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Acme Comedy Club
Address: 708 N. 1st St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Notes: 6-7pm sign-up. Put a star by your name if it is your first time up. List comes out at 7:30pm.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Acme Comedy Club
Address: 708 N. 1st St., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Notes: 6-7pm sign-up. Put a star by your name if it is your first time up. List comes out at 7:30pm.
Stand Up Saloon (Weekly)
Showtime: 830pm
Venue: The Saloon
Address: 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Booker: Shyloh Blake, Denzel Belin, Betty Bang
Notes: Sign up at 7:30pm. There are a couple of feature spots. Hosted by Shyloh Blake, Denzel Belin, and Betty Bang (we rotate weeks) But Denzel is primarily in charge of the booking for feature spots, however, people can reach out to any of us.
Showtime: 830pm
Venue: The Saloon
Address: 830 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Booker: Shyloh Blake, Denzel Belin, Betty Bang
Notes: Sign up at 7:30pm. There are a couple of feature spots. Hosted by Shyloh Blake, Denzel Belin, and Betty Bang (we rotate weeks) But Denzel is primarily in charge of the booking for feature spots, however, people can reach out to any of us.
Wednesdays
Work It Out Wednesdays (Select Wednesdays - See notes)
Showtime: 5pm (workshop) 730 (show)
Venue: House Of Comedy
Address: 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Wendy Maybury
Notes: “Work it Out Wednesday” is a workshop where you can try new material, get tags and advice from veteran comics and make connections. Mark your calendars for 8/23 & 9/6 so far! More details coming soon- workshop will be 5-7 show at 7:30. Sign up at the workshop.
Showtime: 5pm (workshop) 730 (show)
Venue: House Of Comedy
Address: 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Wendy Maybury
Notes: “Work it Out Wednesday” is a workshop where you can try new material, get tags and advice from veteran comics and make connections. Mark your calendars for 8/23 & 9/6 so far! More details coming soon- workshop will be 5-7 show at 7:30. Sign up at the workshop.
Papa Legba's Lounge Comedy Workshop & Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 530 (workshop) 730 pm (show)
Venue: Papa Legba's Lounge
Address: 202 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul, MN 55107
Booker: Julie Bane
Notes: Workshop 5:30-7, Open Mic sign-up starts at 6, Open Mic 7:30-9. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/papalegbasloungeopenmic
Showtime: 530 (workshop) 730 pm (show)
Venue: Papa Legba's Lounge
Address: 202 Cesar Chavez St, St Paul, MN 55107
Booker: Julie Bane
Notes: Workshop 5:30-7, Open Mic sign-up starts at 6, Open Mic 7:30-9. Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/papalegbasloungeopenmic
Yes I Can Can (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Can Can Wonderland
Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Elise Cole
Notes: Sign up is IN PERSON ONLY 6:30-6:55, show is from 7-9. Comics pay NO COVER to enter and sign up. Comics visiting Can Can for the first time may put a star by their name and will automatically get on. Performers on the list will receive one free drink ticket each. Questions? Contact host Elise Cole at elisecolecomedy@gmail.com
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Can Can Wonderland
Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Elise Cole
Notes: Sign up is IN PERSON ONLY 6:30-6:55, show is from 7-9. Comics pay NO COVER to enter and sign up. Comics visiting Can Can for the first time may put a star by their name and will automatically get on. Performers on the list will receive one free drink ticket each. Questions? Contact host Elise Cole at elisecolecomedy@gmail.com
New Material Night With YellowBrick Comedy (Select Wednesdays)
Showtime: 7:30 pm
Venue: Fat Pants Brewing
Address: 8335 Crystal View Road, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Booker: YellowBrick Comedy
Notes: This is a pre-booked show. Email YellowBrickComedy@gmail.com if you are interested. Six comics get 10 minutes each. We have paid host then comics split door 50/50 with YBC. No first timers. Must have experience. Note: "clean-ish" content expectation. Contact us for details. Comedians who want to watch the show get in free with code. Email Barb at YellowBrick for code. Select dates based on Fat Pants availability.
Showtime: 7:30 pm
Venue: Fat Pants Brewing
Address: 8335 Crystal View Road, Eden Prairie, MN, 55344
Booker: YellowBrick Comedy
Notes: This is a pre-booked show. Email YellowBrickComedy@gmail.com if you are interested. Six comics get 10 minutes each. We have paid host then comics split door 50/50 with YBC. No first timers. Must have experience. Note: "clean-ish" content expectation. Contact us for details. Comedians who want to watch the show get in free with code. Email Barb at YellowBrick for code. Select dates based on Fat Pants availability.
Comedy At The Crane (Weekly) CLOSED FOR SUMMER
Showtime: 8:00 pm
Venue: Underground Music Cafe
Address: 408 3rd Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Seth Plunkett
Notes: Sign up 6:15 pm. Each comic gets three minutes of time. Recording is available. Check us out at instagram.com/comedyatthecrane and facebook.com/comedyatthecrane.
Showtime: 8:00 pm
Venue: Underground Music Cafe
Address: 408 3rd Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Seth Plunkett
Notes: Sign up 6:15 pm. Each comic gets three minutes of time. Recording is available. Check us out at instagram.com/comedyatthecrane and facebook.com/comedyatthecrane.
Ding Batz! Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8 pm
Venue: Comedy Corner Underground
Address: 1501 S Washington Ave Suite B1, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Chris Maddock
Notes: Hosted by country music legend Chris Maddock. Sign up at 6:30-7:30pm. First come first serve. Free show.
Showtime: 8 pm
Venue: Comedy Corner Underground
Address: 1501 S Washington Ave Suite B1, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Chris Maddock
Notes: Hosted by country music legend Chris Maddock. Sign up at 6:30-7:30pm. First come first serve. Free show.
Thursdays
Terminal Bar Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: The Terminal Bar
Address: 409 E Hennepin Ave MPLS, MN 55414
Booker: Corey Nelson
Notes: Sign up anytime after 6pm. Each comic gets 5 minutes of time. Show goes from 6pm to 12am.
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: The Terminal Bar
Address: 409 E Hennepin Ave MPLS, MN 55414
Booker: Corey Nelson
Notes: Sign up anytime after 6pm. Each comic gets 5 minutes of time. Show goes from 6pm to 12am.
Sisyphus Brewing Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Sisyphus Brewing
Address: 712 Ontario Ave. W. #100, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Booker: Courtney Baka, Khadijah Cooper, Grant Winkels
Notes: Open mic sign up from 6-7pm. Star your name if it's your first time.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Sisyphus Brewing
Address: 712 Ontario Ave. W. #100, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Booker: Courtney Baka, Khadijah Cooper, Grant Winkels
Notes: Open mic sign up from 6-7pm. Star your name if it's your first time.
Fridays
The Get Up, Stand Up Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Booker: Sidney Oxborough
Notes: Open mic ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows. Last Friday of each month is an improv jam open to all skill levels. Improvisers please check in at 6:00 if you want to jam and come prepared with an understanding of what longform improv is, this is not an improv class.
Comedy may be preempted for special events, check Mortimers website/social media. Sign up is currently in-person only from 6:00-6:30.
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Booker: Sidney Oxborough
Notes: Open mic ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows. Last Friday of each month is an improv jam open to all skill levels. Improvisers please check in at 6:00 if you want to jam and come prepared with an understanding of what longform improv is, this is not an improv class.
Comedy may be preempted for special events, check Mortimers website/social media. Sign up is currently in-person only from 6:00-6:30.
Dumbshit Comedy Show (Weekly)
Showtime: 9pm
Venue: Jameson's Irish Bar
Address: 886 Smith Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55118
Booker: Jon Stannard
Notes: Message Jon on FB for a spot or just show up.
Showtime: 9pm
Venue: Jameson's Irish Bar
Address: 886 Smith Ave. West, St. Paul, MN 55118
Booker: Jon Stannard
Notes: Message Jon on FB for a spot or just show up.
Friday Open Mic Night (Weekly)
Showtime: 10:00pm
Venue: The Comedy Corner Underground (Basement of The Corner Bar)
Address: 1501 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Bob Edwards but actually a robot, kind of.
Notes: Online sign-up (click here) starting noon on Fridays
Showtime: 10:00pm
Venue: The Comedy Corner Underground (Basement of The Corner Bar)
Address: 1501 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Bob Edwards but actually a robot, kind of.
Notes: Online sign-up (click here) starting noon on Fridays
Saturdays
There are currently no open mics on Saturdays
Sundays
Camp Bar Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: Camp Bar
Address: 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul 55191
Booker: James Stanley
Notes: Sign up starts at 5:30. 20 comic cap. 3-5 min each. Ends at 8pm. Parking is free in St. Paul on Sundays.
Showtime: 6pm
Venue: Camp Bar
Address: 490 Robert St. N., St. Paul 55191
Booker: James Stanley
Notes: Sign up starts at 5:30. 20 comic cap. 3-5 min each. Ends at 8pm. Parking is free in St. Paul on Sundays.
Minnesota Madness (2nd & 4th Sunday of every month)
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: Misfits Saloon
Address: 821 East River Rd Anoka, MN 55303
Booker: Michael Inderlee
Notes: 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. 6pm sign-up, show from 6:30pm to 9pm. Show is in the basement banquet room. (Sorry, no elevator. Must walk around to the back door in downstairs)
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: Misfits Saloon
Address: 821 East River Rd Anoka, MN 55303
Booker: Michael Inderlee
Notes: 2nd and 4th Sunday of every month. 6pm sign-up, show from 6:30pm to 9pm. Show is in the basement banquet room. (Sorry, no elevator. Must walk around to the back door in downstairs)
Blarney's Pub & Grill Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: Blaney's Pub And Grill
Address: 412 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Foz Huze
Notes: Sign up from 7:00pm through the end of the mic or contact Foz at 612-281-5193
Showtime: 8:00pm
Venue: Blaney's Pub And Grill
Address: 412 14th Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Foz Huze
Notes: Sign up from 7:00pm through the end of the mic or contact Foz at 612-281-5193
