Minnesota's Home For
Standup Comedy
July 29-August 1
Tim Slagle
Political Satirist Tim Slagle is a twenty-five year veteran of the comedy club circuit, and he has performed in most of the 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. His edgy style has made him a cult hero, and a favorite of his peers. He wages a war against... Read Bio
Wednesday, July 29 @8:00pm
Thursday, July 30 @8:00pm
Friday, July 31 @7:00pm
Friday, July 31 @9:30pm
Saturday, August 1 @7:00pm
Saturday, August 1 @9:30pm
August 5-8
Maddie Wiener
Maddie Wiener is a stand-up comedian with a style described as “irreverent humor…with a streak of brazenness,” and “abrasive and likeable at the same time.” This past fall she made her Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon debut [youtube.com]. Maddie... Read Bio
Wednesday, August 5 @8:00pm
Thursday, August 6 @8:00pm
Friday, August 7 @7:00pm
Friday, August 7 @9:30pm
Saturday, August 8 @7:00pm
Saturday, August 8 @9:30pm
August 12-15
Chris Porter
Best known for his third place finish on the season 4 of Last Comic Standing. Chris can also be seen on his own “Comedy Central Presents” special and “Live at Gotham”. Chris Porter has been a touring comic since he was 23. Since the beginning... Read Bio
Wednesday, August 12 @8:00pm
Thursday, August 13 @8:00pm
Friday, August 14 @7:00pm
Friday, August 14 @9:30pm
Saturday, August 15 @7:00pm
Saturday, August 15 @9:30pm
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 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 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
Friday, September 4 @7:00pm
Friday, September 4 @9:30pm
Saturday, September 5 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 5 @9:30pm
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 @7:00pm
Saturday, September 26 @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
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!
