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: 1/30/23
Due to Covid-19, many of these mics are in limbo or on hold. I'll try to keep the info updated, but it might be best to contact the club itself to see if it's still going on or when it'll start up again.
Mondays
Half Baked Spirits (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
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 6PM! Spread the word and bring your friends!
Showtime: 7pm
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 6PM! 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
The Monday Night Comedy Show (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Spring Street Tavern
Address: 355 Monroe St.NE, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Booker: Elizabeth Ess
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: Elizabeth Ess
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. 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. 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.
Órale Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Órale Mexican Eats
Address: 5447 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Booker: Stephen Brandau
Notes: Sign up (in-person) 7:15pm for 3 and 5 minute spots. Kitchen closes at 9pm. Show ends at 10pm
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Órale Mexican Eats
Address: 5447 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55419
Booker: Stephen Brandau
Notes: Sign up (in-person) 7:15pm for 3 and 5 minute spots. Kitchen closes at 9pm. Show ends at 10pm
Overflow Comedy Show (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: 612 Brew
Address: 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Booker: Dan Juola
Notes: Sign up at 7:30, show starts at 8:00
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: 612 Brew
Address: 945 Broadway St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Booker: Dan Juola
Notes: Sign up at 7:30, show starts at 8:00
Stand Up Saloon (1st & 3rd Tuesday)
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
The Comedy Cave At Keg & Case Market (Weekly)
Showtime: 7 pm
Venue: Keg And Case Market
Address: 928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Booker: Ethan Yeshaya
Notes: Comedy Cave is upstairs at Keg and Case, right next to Clutch Brewery. You can sign up any time Wednesdays before the show at ethanyeshaya.com/comedycave or message Ethan on Instagram. The list will be posted to ethanyeshaya.com/list at 5PM.
Showtime: 7 pm
Venue: Keg And Case Market
Address: 928 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Booker: Ethan Yeshaya
Notes: Comedy Cave is upstairs at Keg and Case, right next to Clutch Brewery. You can sign up any time Wednesdays before the show at ethanyeshaya.com/comedycave or message Ethan on Instagram. The list will be posted to ethanyeshaya.com/list at 5PM.
Comedy At The Crane (Weekly)
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.
Yes I Can Can (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Can Can Wonderland
Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Elise Cole
Notes: Every comic who signs up gets a free drink ticket. Sign up is in person only, 7:15-7:55. Pizza is provided for performers who make the list on behalf of Can Can. A pre-booked feature comic is showcased in the middle of show and will perform 15-20 minutes. With entry to Can Can, every comic who signs up also gets unlimited play on hundreds of vintage arcade games so come check it out! Questions? Contact booker at elisecolecomedy@gmail.com
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Can Can Wonderland
Address: 755 Prior Ave N Suite #004, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Elise Cole
Notes: Every comic who signs up gets a free drink ticket. Sign up is in person only, 7:15-7:55. Pizza is provided for performers who make the list on behalf of Can Can. A pre-booked feature comic is showcased in the middle of show and will perform 15-20 minutes. With entry to Can Can, every comic who signs up also gets unlimited play on hundreds of vintage arcade games so come check it out! Questions? Contact booker at elisecolecomedy@gmail.com
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: Show ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows except the last Friday of each month, show goes until 8:30. Open mic may be preempted for special events, check Mortimers website/social media. Sign up starts at 6:00 pm or message Sidney Oxborough.
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Booker: Sidney Oxborough
Notes: Show ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows except the last Friday of each month, show goes until 8:30. Open mic may be preempted for special events, check Mortimers website/social media. Sign up starts at 6:00 pm or message Sidney Oxborough.
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
BALLS Cabaret (Weekly)
Showtime: Midnight-1:30am
Venue: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Leslie Ball
Notes: Variety performance show which includes comedy. This is a sober event for the performers and the audience. Preference is that you've seen one show before you perform, but exceptions may be made. Call week ahead at (612) 340-0155 or arrive between 11:30-11:45 day of and fill out card if it's your first time. Performers get 7 minutes stage time. Theater performance venue, so no light and mic is not always available and comics may have to project voice.
Showtime: Midnight-1:30am
Venue: The Southern Theater
Address: 1420 S. Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Leslie Ball
Notes: Variety performance show which includes comedy. This is a sober event for the performers and the audience. Preference is that you've seen one show before you perform, but exceptions may be made. Call week ahead at (612) 340-0155 or arrive between 11:30-11:45 day of and fill out card if it's your first time. Performers get 7 minutes stage time. Theater performance venue, so no light and mic is not always available and comics may have to project voice.
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.
Blarney's Pub & Grill Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7:30pm
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 Lauren beforehand 612-239-3687
Showtime: 7:30pm
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 Lauren beforehand 612-239-3687
Cinema Grill Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Cinema Grill
Address: 2749 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427
Booker: Daryl Horner
Notes: Sign up from 7-8pm or message Daryl.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Cinema Grill
Address: 2749 Winnetka Ave N, New Hope, MN 55427
Booker: Daryl Horner
Notes: Sign up from 7-8pm or message Daryl.
