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 [email protected] with "Open Mic List" as subject. It's always nice when you submit it in the format I use as well, please. 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: 6/16/25
Mondays
Uproar Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Bryant Lake Bowl
Address: 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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 [email protected]
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Bryant Lake Bowl
Address: 810 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
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 [email protected]
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! Nov 30 event page here.
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! Nov 30 event page here.
Camp Bar Variety Open Mic Night (Weekly except for 1st Monday of the month)
Showtime: 8:00pm
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 7:45pm and the performances begin around 8:00pm. Each performer gets 6 minutes onstage, except musicians who get two songs. Performances can be recorded and will be put up on the AQObserver YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AQObserver). MC is Robert "Ski" Cudinski, former host of the Artist's Quarter open mic. "Poets, Musicians, Comics, Magicians, Fools and Sages welcome."
Showtime: 8:00pm
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 7:45pm and the performances begin around 8:00pm. Each performer gets 6 minutes onstage, except musicians who get two songs. Performances can be recorded and will be put up on the AQObserver YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AQObserver). MC is Robert "Ski" Cudinski, former host of the Artist's Quarter open mic. "Poets, Musicians, Comics, Magicians, Fools and Sages welcome."
Inbound Brew Co. Open Mic (Monthly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Inbound BrewCo.
Address: 701 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Rachel Silberman
Notes: For anyone who wants to try out a new or old act! 15 minutes per act, we are dog friendly and keep it PG-13 or under. For more information and to see the dates/Mondays the open mic is on, go to: https://inboundbrew.co/open-mic-night-1
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Inbound BrewCo.
Address: 701 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Rachel Silberman
Notes: For anyone who wants to try out a new or old act! 15 minutes per act, we are dog friendly and keep it PG-13 or under. For more information and to see the dates/Mondays the open mic is on, go to: https://inboundbrew.co/open-mic-night-1
The Monday Night Comedy Show (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Spring Street Tavern
Address: 355 Monroe St.NE, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Booker: Andrew Brynildson & Amanda Kuster
Notes: Free show/no door charge. This is a pre-booked showcase, but it does have a wild card sign up. If you sign up and win the wildcard drawing, you get five minutes onstage and a free drink. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8pm.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Spring Street Tavern
Address: 355 Monroe St.NE, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Booker: Andrew Brynildson & Amanda Kuster
Notes: Free show/no door charge. This is a pre-booked showcase, but it does have a wild card sign up. If you sign up and win the wildcard drawing, you get five minutes onstage and a free drink. Doors open at 7:30pm, Show starts at 8pm.
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.
Tuesdays
Craic Up Comedy (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Morrissey's Irish Pub
Address: 913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Booker: Alex Swalve
Notes: Sign up online here. Sign-up closes 12pm on the day of the show. Alex will post the list on his Instagram story and will have a physical copy at the club. Sign-up for the following week will begin at 12pm on the Wednesday after.
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Morrissey's Irish Pub
Address: 913 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408
Booker: Alex Swalve
Notes: Sign up online here. Sign-up closes 12pm on the day of the show. Alex will post the list on his Instagram story and will have a physical copy at the club. Sign-up for the following week will begin at 12pm on the Wednesday after.
Gambit Brewing Lowerton Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7:00pm
Venue: Gambit Brewing
Address: 141 4th Street East, Suite LL2, St Paul, MN 55101
Booker: Jesse The Shrink
Notes: Sign-up online all week at gambitbrewingco.com. List posts there @ 1pm Tuesdays & on Instagram & our FB group.
10 spots, 5 minutes each, from 7-8pm. Plus 2 pre-booked headliners from 8-8:30pm
Showtime: 7:00pm
Venue: Gambit Brewing
Address: 141 4th Street East, Suite LL2, St Paul, MN 55101
Booker: Jesse The Shrink
Notes: Sign-up online all week at gambitbrewingco.com. List posts there @ 1pm Tuesdays & on Instagram & our FB group.
10 spots, 5 minutes each, from 7-8pm. Plus 2 pre-booked headliners from 8-8:30pm
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.
Wednesdays
Work It Out Wednesdays (Weekly)
Showtime: 5-7pm
Venue: Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall Of America
Address: 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Wendy Maybury
Notes: Wednesdays from 5 to 7 at House Of Comedy are your golden hours to work on comedy material! Work It Out Wednesday is a casual, supportive workshop for comedians at every level — from first-timers who’ve never touched a mic to seasoned touring pros eager to share insights and advice. Join a group of passionate comedians brainstorming, testing and refining new jokes in a welcoming environment. Not ready to dive in? First-timers are encouraged to watch, soak it in or jump in when they’re ready! For questions or more info, contact Wendy Maybury on Facebook, Instagram, or via text at 323-841-1401. Following the workshop is the regular pre-booked showcase/open mic (see listing below)
Showtime: 5-7pm
Venue: Rick Bronson's House of Comedy at the Mall Of America
Address: 408 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN 55425
Booker: Wendy Maybury
Notes: Wednesdays from 5 to 7 at House Of Comedy are your golden hours to work on comedy material! Work It Out Wednesday is a casual, supportive workshop for comedians at every level — from first-timers who’ve never touched a mic to seasoned touring pros eager to share insights and advice. Join a group of passionate comedians brainstorming, testing and refining new jokes in a welcoming environment. Not ready to dive in? First-timers are encouraged to watch, soak it in or jump in when they’re ready! For questions or more info, contact Wendy Maybury on Facebook, Instagram, or via text at 323-841-1401. Following the workshop is the regular pre-booked showcase/open mic (see listing below)
Comedy Free-For-All (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: Formerly Triple Threat Tuesday, now on Wednesdays. Show is free for the audience (with a required two-item minimum). This is a 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 short 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 [email protected] for spot. 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: Formerly Triple Threat Tuesday, now on Wednesdays. Show is free for the audience (with a required two-item minimum). This is a 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 short 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 [email protected] for spot. 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.
7Below Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8:00 pm
Venue: Zamboni’s On 7th Restaurant And Bar
Address: 174 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Booker: Rachel Kennedy
Notes: Sign up is online here but there is usually plenty of room on the list for an in person sign up.
Showtime: 8:00 pm
Venue: Zamboni’s On 7th Restaurant And Bar
Address: 174 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102
Booker: Rachel Kennedy
Notes: Sign up is online here but there is usually plenty of room on the list for an in person sign up.
Comedy Night At Acadia (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Acadia
Address: 329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Lindsey Brown
Notes: Open Mic + Prebooked Features each week. Open mic sign up is in person at Acadia, beginning at 7:30pm. Sign up remains open throughout the show. Parking validation for performers parked in the surface lot behind the venue. It's a fun room for all levels. Hosted by Lindsey Brown and Carinda Rae Larson.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Acadia
Address: 329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Lindsey Brown
Notes: Open Mic + Prebooked Features each week. Open mic sign up is in person at Acadia, beginning at 7:30pm. Sign up remains open throughout the show. Parking validation for performers parked in the surface lot behind the venue. It's a fun room for all levels. Hosted by Lindsey Brown and Carinda Rae Larson.
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. 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. Free show.
Thursdays
Terminal Bar Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Terminal Bar
Address: 409 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Andrew Himmer
Notes: Show runs from 7pm until the list is done. Five minutes for everyone. Open show up/sign up.
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Terminal Bar
Address: 409 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Andrew Himmer
Notes: Show runs from 7pm until the list is done. Five minutes for everyone. Open show up/sign up.
Whitey's Underground Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Whitey’s Old Town Saloon
Address: 400 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Ronny Sharts
Notes: Pre-booked Open Mic Thursday’s at 7 in the basement of Whitey’s Old Town Saloon. Signup is posted Wednesdays on Ronny‘s Instagram story
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Whitey’s Old Town Saloon
Address: 400 E Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Booker: Ronny Sharts
Notes: Pre-booked Open Mic Thursday’s at 7 in the basement of Whitey’s Old Town Saloon. Signup is posted Wednesdays on Ronny‘s Instagram story
MegaStellar Open Mic Night (1st Thursday of the month)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Midway Saloon
Address: 1567 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Cianna Violet
Notes: Sign up is online the day of the show, sign ups are accepted starting in the morning on the day on the show and the list is made and posted at 6pm that day. Sign up here. Show info can be found here.
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: Midway Saloon
Address: 1567 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55104
Booker: Cianna Violet
Notes: Sign up is online the day of the show, sign ups are accepted starting in the morning on the day on the show and the list is made and posted at 6pm that day. Sign up here. Show info can be found here.
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
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
Comedy At The Joint (Weekly)
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: The Joint Bar
Address: 913 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Booker: Joe Addict
Notes: Sign up is at 7:30pm
Showtime: 8pm
Venue: The Joint Bar
Address: 913 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Booker: Joe Addict
Notes: Sign up is at 7:30pm
Sundays
New Words: A Variety Open Mic (Fourth Sunday of every month)
Showtime: 530pm
Venue: Black Forest Inn
Address: 1 E 26th St. Minneapolis, MN, 55404
Booker: Elliott Askari
Notes: An open mic variety show - come do standup, read something funny, read poetry, prose, or a newspaper. Sing. Dance. Juggle, do magic or teach the audience how to knit. Each person gets five minutes - feel free to do whatever you want with them. Send a message to newwordsopenmic on instagram to sign up - or sign up in person after 5 pm.
Showtime: 530pm
Venue: Black Forest Inn
Address: 1 E 26th St. Minneapolis, MN, 55404
Booker: Elliott Askari
Notes: An open mic variety show - come do standup, read something funny, read poetry, prose, or a newspaper. Sing. Dance. Juggle, do magic or teach the audience how to knit. Each person gets five minutes - feel free to do whatever you want with them. Send a message to newwordsopenmic on instagram to sign up - or sign up in person after 5 pm.
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 is from 5pm-5:45pm. 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 is from 5pm-5:45pm. 20 comic cap. 3-5 min each. Ends at 8pm. Parking is free in St. Paul on Sundays.
Loud Mouth Comedy (Weekly)
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: New Bohemia
Address: 8040 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Booker: Tim Kennedy
Notes: 600pm sign-up in person. Hosted by Tom Chillstrom
Showtime: 630pm
Venue: New Bohemia
Address: 8040 Olson Mem Hwy, Golden Valley, MN 55427
Booker: Tim Kennedy
Notes: 600pm sign-up in person. Hosted by Tom Chillstrom
