Minnesota's Home For
Standup Comedy
August 19-22
Mike Cronin
Mike Cronin is everything that is good about stand up comedy. A jovial, intelligent, and stupid man, he has spent the last 20 years traveling the globe giving audience’s the business. Through these years of road work, he has become one of the... Read Bio
Wednesday, August 19 @8:00pm
Thursday, August 20 @8:00pm
Friday, August 21 @7:00pm
Friday, August 21 @9:30pm
Saturday, August 22 @7:00pm
Saturday, August 22 @9:30pm
August 26
Greg Coleman
Greg Coleman has been active in the Minnesota comedy scene since 2012. Coleman was voted Best Comic of 2012 at the MN Comedy Awards, was acknowledged as a Top 10 Performer at the Greg Coleman has been active in the Minnesota comedy scene since... Read Bio
Wednesday, August 26 @8:00pm
August 27-29
Tom Segura
Actor, comedian, writer, and entrepreneur Tom Segura is one of the biggest names in the comedy business. Following his highly successful I’m Coming Everywhere World Tour, where he played over 300 shows, Segura has just completed his Come... Read Bio
Thursday, August 27 @7:00pm
Friday, August 28 @7:00pm
Friday, August 28 @9:30pm
Saturday, August 29 @6:00pm
Saturday, August 29 @8:30pm
September 2
Mike Lester
Mike Lester is a standup comedian and actor originally from Minneapolis, MN. He was voted one of Minnesota's City Pages Artists of the Year in 2016. Mike ran a popular online sketch series with his group Lestaril, which showcased his dark wit and... Read Bio
Wednesday, September 2 @8:00pm
September 3-5
Tommy Brennan
Tommy Brennan is a NY based standup comedian who got his start in Chicago. He recently joined the cast of Saturday Night Live for Season 51. He was named one of Just For Laughs New Faces of 2023 at their premiere festival in Montreal. His standup... Read Bio
Thursday, September 3 @8:00pm
Thursday, September 3 @10:00pm
Friday, September 4 @7:00pm
Friday, September 4 @9:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 5 @9:30pm
September 9
Funniest Person Finals 2026 with Bryan Miller
The Funniest Person in The Twin Cities Competition is a time-honored tradition that has produced many of the finest comics in the country including: Chad Daniels, Mary Mack, Tim Harmston, and more recently Aiden Mccluskey, Andy Duong, Aiden... Read Bio
Wednesday, September 9 @8:00pm
September 10-12
Adrienne Iapalucci
Born and bred in the Bronx, Adrienne Iapalucci's skewed look on life is reflected in her unique brand of intelligent comedy. Her dark sense of humor is enhanced by her political incorrectness, and counteracted by her love of puppies.Comedy fans... Read Bio
Thursday, September 10 @8:00pm
Friday, September 11 @7:00pm
Friday, September 11 @9:30pm
Saturday, September 12 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 12 @9:30pm
September 16-19
J. Elvis Weinstein
J. Elvis Weinstein began his stand-up career in Mpls. at age 15. He was 17 when he became one of the founding writer/performers on “Mystery Science Theater 3000” (first 33 eps). He was the original voice of Tom Servo and Gypsy, and played Mad... Read Bio
Wednesday, September 16 @8:00pm
Thursday, September 17 @8:00pm
Friday, September 18 @7:00pm
Friday, September 18 @9:30pm
Saturday, September 19 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 19 @9:30pm
September 24-26
Mark Normand
Mark Normand is a fun-loving, New York comedian. Ok, I’m gonna brag a little here but hey, you’re on the site so that must mean you’re somewhat interested. I don’t know, I’ve just seen other comics do this. Ah screw you, I’m proud of these... Read Bio
Thursday, September 24 @7:00pm
Thursday, September 24 @9:30pm
Friday, September 25 @7:00pm
Friday, September 25 @9:30pm
Saturday, September 26 @4:00pm
Saturday, September 26 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 26 @9:30pm
September 29-October 3
Crash And Burn XV
Ever wonder how comedians actually build a set from scratch? Crash and Burn is your chance to watch it happen live. Started by Chicago comedian Tim Slagle, this series of shows challenges three nationally touring headliners to join him in writing... Read Bio
Tuesday, September 29 @8:00pm
Wednesday, September 30 @8:00pm
Thursday, October 1 @8:00pm
Friday, October 2 @7:00pm
Friday, October 2 @9:30pm
Saturday, October 3 @7:00pm
Saturday, October 3 @9:30pm
October 7-10
Emo Philips
Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End.In 2018 and... Read Bio
Wednesday, October 7 @8:00pm
Thursday, October 8 @8:00pm
Friday, October 9 @7:00pm
Friday, October 9 @9:30pm
Saturday, October 10 @7:00pm
Saturday, October 10 @9:30pm
October 14-17
Tim Harmston
Tim Harmston started doing comedy in 2002 at the Mall of America, easily one of the most impressive malls in the Upper Midwest. In 2003, Tim won Acme Comedy Company’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities competition, something he will be sure to... Read Bio
Wednesday, October 14 @8:00pm
Thursday, October 15 @8:00pm
Friday, October 16 @7:00pm
Friday, October 16 @9:30pm
Saturday, October 17 @7:00pm
Saturday, October 17 @9:30pm
October 21-24
Red Richardson
Red Richardson is an internationally renowned stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. His ‘Stay Toxic’ videos have well over a two hundred million views on Instagram alone and his stand-up shows sell out theatres and comedy clubs across the globe.... Read Bio
Wednesday, October 21 @8:00pm
Thursday, October 22 @8:00pm
Friday, October 23 @7:00pm
Friday, October 23 @9:30pm
Saturday, October 24 @7:00pm
Saturday, October 24 @9:30pm
October 28-31
Derek Hughes
With shamefully good looks and a closer that will have you screaming in delight, Derek Hughes is set to rock Acme as only he can. This multi-talented U of M alum proved he can do it all by earning an invitation to perform his unique brand of... Read Bio
Wednesday, October 28 @8:00pm
Thursday, October 29 @8:00pm
Friday, October 30 @7:00pm
Friday, October 30 @9:30pm
Saturday, October 31 @7:00pm
Saturday, October 31 @9:30pm
November 5-7
Kyle Kinane
Kyle Kinane is a comedian from Addison, Illinois. According to Wikipedia, he is a notable person from that town. Other notable residents of Addison have been the boxer Leon Spinks and a woman who wrote poetry about Beanie Babies.Raised in such a... Read Bio
Thursday, November 5 @8:00pm
Friday, November 6 @7:00pm
Friday, November 6 @9:30pm
Saturday, November 7 @7:00pm
Saturday, November 7 @9:30pm
November 12-14
Kelsey Cook
Kelsey Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.Kelsey’s stand-up special “The Hustler” was recently released on YouTube and crossed one million... Read Bio
Thursday, November 12 @8:00pm
Friday, November 13 @7:00pm
Friday, November 13 @9:30pm
Saturday, November 14 @7:00pm
Saturday, November 14 @9:30pm
December 16-19
Kermet Apio
Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Kermet Apio enjoyed a childhood in paradise. He spent his time watching television, playing, and procrastinating everything else. To this day, he still does all three extensively.After graduating from high... Read Bio
Wednesday, December 16 @8:00pm
Thursday, December 17 @8:00pm
Friday, December 18 @7:00pm
Friday, December 18 @9:30pm
Saturday, December 19 @7:00pm
Saturday, December 19 @9:30pm
Funniest Person Contest 2026Contest goes all summer long!
Got 3 minutes of comedy gold? Prove it on the Acme stage this summer. Walk away with bragging rights, unforgettable memories, & the $1000 grand prize!
Crash and BurnWill they kill or will they Crash And Burn?
Get ready for a one of a kind comedy writing experience where you will get an exclusive peek behind the curtain! Watch as jokes go from random thoughts to full blown bits all the way to stage ready acts. Over the course of the week four comics bring 20 minutes of brand new material to the stage with no safety net just the thrilling gamble of whether it will be a smash hit or crash and burn!
