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: 2/3/25
Mondays
The Mystery Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Acadia
Address: 329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Ian Maclean (Reiland-Smith)
Notes: A variety mic for Comedy, Music, Poetry, or whatever mysterious artform. Sign up in person, everyone gets 5 minutes. Mic runs until everyone has gone up. Parking validation for performers and patrons parked in the lot behind the venue.
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: Acadia
Address: 329 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Booker: Ian Maclean (Reiland-Smith)
Notes: A variety mic for Comedy, Music, Poetry, or whatever mysterious artform. Sign up in person, everyone gets 5 minutes. Mic runs until everyone has gone up. Parking validation for performers and patrons parked in the lot behind the venue.
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.
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. You will also get 10 minutes at the next available show. 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. You will also get 10 minutes at the next available show. 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.
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
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.
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 (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.
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.
TWG Comedy Open Mic (Weekly)
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Venue: TWG Comedy/The Warrior’s Garden Hemp & Wellness
Address: 282 6th St E, STE 102 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Booker: Nick Rahn
Notes: Sign up online here. Spread the word and bring your friends for a fun night of laughter.
Showtime: 8:00 PM
Venue: TWG Comedy/The Warrior’s Garden Hemp & Wellness
Address: 282 6th St E, STE 102 Saint Paul, MN 55101
Booker: Nick Rahn
Notes: Sign up online here. Spread the word and bring your friends for a fun night of laughter.
Comedy a Go-Go (Every 3rd Thursday of the month)
Showtime: 9pm
Venue: Basement Bar
Address: 511 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Trish Cook
Notes: Below NOLO's Kitchen. 8:00 pm sign up. Each month Comedy a Go-Go brings pre-booked comedians together with an open mic. Comedians who sign up for the open mic portion can expect 5 minutes on stage. Sign up early and in person only* please. (Exception made for out of town comedians). Basement Bar has drink and food specials with a DJ following comedy.
Showtime: 9pm
Venue: Basement Bar
Address: 511 N Washington Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Trish Cook
Notes: Below NOLO's Kitchen. 8:00 pm sign up. Each month Comedy a Go-Go brings pre-booked comedians together with an open mic. Comedians who sign up for the open mic portion can expect 5 minutes on stage. Sign up early and in person only* please. (Exception made for out of town comedians). Basement Bar has drink and food specials with a DJ following comedy.
Fridays
Mortimer's Presents: Open Mind Comedy (Weekly)
Showtime: 6:30pm
Venue: Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Booker: △NEW SID▽
Notes: Open mic ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows. Last Friday of each month the mic goes until 8:30.
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: 6:30pm
Venue: Mortimer's Bar and Restaurant
Address: 2001 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Booker: △NEW SID▽
Notes: Open mic ends at 7:30 to accommodate for live music late shows. Last Friday of each month the mic goes until 8:30.
Comedy may be preempted for special events, check Mortimers website/social media. Sign up is currently in-person only from 6:00-6:30.
Comedy Night At Jameson's (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
Comedy At The Joint (Weekly)
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: The Joint Bar
Address: 913 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Booker: Joe Addict
Notes: Sign up is at 6:30pm
Showtime: 7pm
Venue: The Joint Bar
Address: 913 Cedar Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Booker: Joe Addict
Notes: Sign up is at 6:30pm
Out Of Left Field Open Mic (Every third Saturday of the month)
Showtime: 7 pm
Venue: Fulton Brewery Tap
Address: 414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Nicky K
Notes: Sign up will be in person from 6-7 and the show will be from 7-9. There will be an open mic for one hour starting at 7PM before the showcase that starts at 8PM. Hosted by Nicholas Kendall. Everyone will get 3-5 minutes.
Showtime: 7 pm
Venue: Fulton Brewery Tap
Address: 414 N 6th Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Booker: Nicky K
Notes: Sign up will be in person from 6-7 and the show will be from 7-9. There will be an open mic for one hour starting at 7PM before the showcase that starts at 8PM. Hosted by Nicholas Kendall. Everyone will get 3-5 minutes.
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 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.