Minnesota's Home for
Standup Comedy
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 23
Mary Mack
Audiences may recognize comedian Mary Mack’s voice from Sirius XM radio, Cartoon Network, Fox, and Disney cartoons, or podcasts and broadcasts such as Marc Maron’s WTF, Dry Bar Comedy and The Grand Ole Opry. She has performed her brand of... Read Bio
Wednesday, September 23 @8:00pm
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 gave her zero chance of having a normal career one day.Kelsey's newest Netflix stand-up special "Happy Hour" reached the Top 5 Most Watched TV... 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
November 20-21
Taylor Tomlinson
With 15 years of stand-up experience and four Netflix specials before the age of 32,Taylor Tomlinson has established herself as one of the most influential comedians of her generation. Drawing from her own experiences navigating family,... Read Bio
Friday, November 20 @6:30pm
Friday, November 20 @8:45pm
Saturday, November 21 @6:30pm
Saturday, November 21 @8:45pm
November 25-28
Tommy Ryman
Tommy Ryman, a semifinalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, is an acclaimed comedian. His oddly-adorable stand-up landed him No. 2 on iTunes comedy charts for his album Having the Time of My Life. Named Best of the Midwest at Gilda’s Laugh Fest,... Read Bio
Wednesday, November 25 @8:00pm
Friday, November 27 @7:00pm
Friday, November 27 @9:30pm
Saturday, November 28 @7:00pm
Saturday, November 28 @9:30pm
December 2-5
Bengt Washburn
Bengt Washburn was born in Salt Lake City, Utah but grew up in a large Utah town (1,200 people) as the fifth child in a small Mormon family (7 children). Bengt is married to an officer in the United States Airforce. They have lived in 6 different... Read Bio
Wednesday, December 2 @8:00pm
Thursday, December 3 @8:00pm
Friday, December 4 @7:00pm
Friday, December 4 @9:30pm
Saturday, December 5 @7:00pm
Saturday, December 5 @9:30pm
December 9-12
Michael Palascak
Most recently, Michael Palascak was named the 2018 Stand-up of the Year by the Late Nite Last Week podcast for his performance on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He’s also done stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CONAN, The... Read Bio
Wednesday, December 9 @8:00pm
Thursday, December 10 @8:00pm
Friday, December 11 @7:00pm
Friday, December 11 @9:30pm
Saturday, December 12 @7:00pm
Saturday, December 12 @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
January 7-9
Malik Ellessal
Malik Elassal is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp, heartfelt comedy.His Lebanese-Canadian roots bring depth and perspective to his storytelling, earning him a spot on Vulture’s 2024 “Comedians You Should and Will Know”... Read Bio
Thursday, January 7 @8:00pm
Friday, January 8 @7:00pm
Friday, January 8 @9:30pm
Saturday, January 9 @7:00pm
Saturday, January 9 @9:30pm
January 13-16
Eddie Gossling
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Eddie Gossling and I am writing this bio in the hopes that after you read it you will decide to come see me perform.I have an associates degree from San Antonio College which makes me unemployable so comedy... Read Bio
Wednesday, January 13 @8:00pm
Thursday, January 14 @8:00pm
Friday, January 15 @7:00pm
Friday, January 15 @9:30pm
Saturday, January 16 @7:00pm
Saturday, January 16 @9:30pm
January 20-23
Winston Hodges
Winston Hodges is from DC by way of Richmond, VA. He’s toured all over the east coast showcasing his southern charm and edgy wit. He has been featured on Don't Tell Comedy's Secret Sets, and was a Top 6 finalist on Kevin Hart's "Funny AF" for... Read Bio
Wednesday, January 20 @8:00pm
Thursday, January 21 @8:00pm
Friday, January 22 @7:00pm
Friday, January 22 @9:30pm
Saturday, January 23 @7:00pm
Saturday, January 23 @9:30pm
February 3-6
Mike E. Winfield
His comedy is refreshing & relatable in a way that makes him a comedic genius. Hailing from Baltimore, MD, Mike E. moved to California to pursue comedy & to escape the rough streets of Baltimore, remembering how he found a gun under his... Read Bio
Wednesday, February 3 @8:00pm
Thursday, February 4 @8:00pm
Friday, February 5 @7:00pm
Friday, February 5 @9:30pm
Saturday, February 6 @7:00pm
Saturday, February 6 @9:30pm
March 17-20
Matthew Broussard
Matthew grew up in a house of scholars. His father was a Ph.D. chemist, his mother has a Master’s degree in Microbiology, and his brother is a mechanical/aeronautical engineer. Matthew followed in their footsteps and studied mechanical engineering... Read Bio
Wednesday, March 17 @8:00pm
Thursday, March 18 @8:00pm
Friday, March 19 @7:00pm
Friday, March 19 @9:30pm
Saturday, March 20 @7:00pm
Saturday, March 20 @9:30pm
Crash & Burn XV
Five nights. Brand-new material. No safety net.
Crash & Burn returns September 29–October 3 as four comics build a completely new set from scratch throughout the week.
