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BRYANT LAKE BOWL THEATER
Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater is a charming venue in Minneapolis, known for its intimate atmosphere and vibrant programming. With a cozy capacity of just 85 seats, the theater features a 9' x 22' stage that has hosted an impressive array of performances, including the quirky holiday favorite "A Very Die Hard Christmas." The venue also showcases musical talent, featuring renowned artists such as Dan Wilson, The Civil Wars, Jeremy Messersmith, and Soccer Mommy. This blend of theater and live music creates a unique community hub where audiences can enjoy a diverse range of artistic expressions in an inviting setting.
Take a look at our calendar to see what excellent shows we have happening this month.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?
You can purchase tickets from our website using the link under the show’s description.
Any remaining tickets will be available at the door.
Doors typically open 30 or 60 minutes before the show; please check the event page on our website for specific times.
Tickets are available online up until two hours before each show. If the show isn’t sold out we will release the remaining tickets at the door.
I CAN’T MAKE IT TO THE SHOW.
CAN I GET A REFUND?
Sorry, but no.
No refunds or exchanges once you’ve purchased a ticket.
I JUST BOUGHT A TICKET.
DO I HAVE AN ASSIGNED SEAT?
Nope. All of our shows are general admission.
First come, first served.
CAN I EAT AND DRINK INSIDE THE THEATER?
For sure! (Bryant-Lake Bowl food and drinks, that is.)
We serve our full restaurant and bar menus inside the theater, which means you can order from and eat directly in your seat.
I’M INTERESTED IN BOOKING A SHOW.
WHAT DO I DO?
Reach out to Kristin Van Loon at Kristin@bryantlakebowl.com
When visiting Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater, convenient parking options are available to make your experience hassle-free. There’s a parking lot located directly behind the building, offering easy access for guests. Additionally, you'll find free off-street parking nearby, perfect for those looking to save on costs. For those who prefer guaranteed spots, paid off-street parking is also available in the vicinity. With these options, you can focus on enjoying the show without worrying about where to park!
Trouble Brewing for Craft Beermakers
Twin Cities taprooms are facing stiff headwinds. The craft beer boom of the 2010s has been hampered by a global pandemic, fewer people consuming alcohol, and most recently, the disruption of Operation Metro Surge and the threat of THC regulation. Can our beloved beer scene weather the storm, or is the Land of Ten Thousand Lagers drying up?
Sit back with your beverage of choice and join us for an evening of imbibing and improv with Bob Galligan from the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild. Danger Boat's own Tane Danger will lead a lively onstage conversation about the state of the taproom, plus a few reasons to remain optimistic about the future of your favorite local watering hole. And our sparkling cast of improvisers will bring it all to life on stage with some comedic scenes they brew up on the spot.
Mark your calendars for an evening of great beers and great bits, and don't forget to tip your bartender!
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"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Improv Zodiac!
Improv Zodiac! is a unique monthly improv show that celebrates each zodiac season. Every month, three curated teams of Twin Cities improvisers—who share astrological placements in that month’s featured sign—come together to deliver hilarious, one-of-a-kind performances. Whether or not you’re interested in astrology, you'll love watching how the stars align on stage!
Improv Zodiac! on Instagram
Steph Callaghan on Instagram
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. $10 at the Door with a Valid Student ID. Doors open at 6:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
Mo Collins is Wigging Out!
The world has gone mad, so why not WIG OUT! LITERALLY!
Join Mo Collins in this highly interactive show of improvised monologues based off audience suggestion, and wig choices.
Mo Collins is best known for her strong character work from shows such as Mad TV (Lorraine, Stuart's Mother, Shakira, Cher, etc) Parks and Rec. (Joan Callamezzo) and Fear the Walking Dead (Sarah Rabinowitz). Her character work is well noted in animation as well. Mo voices numerous roles on F is For Family, Lil' Kev, Family Guy, and recently joined the Simpsons as "Jimbo". This show gives a peek into how those characters are born, and come to life. Mo Collins is one of the first to ever perform at the Bryant lake Bowl, and is very excited to be returning! Come Wig Out with Mo!! Literally....wigs are encouraged in the audience as well!
Tickets are $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Mo Collins is Wigging Out!
The world has gone mad, so why not WIG OUT! LITERALLY!
Join Mo Collins in this highly interactive show of improvised monologues based off audience suggestion, and wig choices.
Mo Collins is best known for her strong character work from shows such as Mad TV (Lorraine, Stuart's Mother, Shakira, Cher, etc) Parks and Rec. (Joan Callamezzo) and Fear the Walking Dead (Sarah Rabinowitz). Her character work is well noted in animation as well. Mo voices numerous roles on F is For Family, Lil' Kev, Family Guy, and recently joined the Simpsons as "Jimbo". This show gives a peek into how those characters are born, and come to life. Mo Collins is one of the first to ever perform at the Bryant lake Bowl, and is very excited to be returning! Come Wig Out with Mo!! Literally....wigs are encouraged in the audience as well!
Tickets are $30 in Advance / $35 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
That Felt Good
That Felt Good is a weekly variety show brought to you by a fuzzy puppet and their ragtag team of skin-covered best friends.
Every Friday night, we kick things off with a special guest comedian, followed by a hodgepodge of long-form improv with some music/film/miscellany scattered in.
With a cast of a Henson Company-trained puppeteer, a clown, an opera singer, and your favorite improvisers and performers, TFG promises that no two shows will be the same, but every one will be the weirdest thing you've seen all week.
Come enjoy a night out, you deserve a Friday that Felt Good.
TGIF, TFG
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
PEEPHOLE! presents: CAMP C*NT BRUNCH
PEEPHOLE presents: CAMP C*UNT BRUNCH . . . . a drag and burlesque tribute show
Kick off Pride weekend with the cast of PEEPHOLE and special guests at Bryant Lake Bowl!
Hosted by Mink Hole, and featuring the talents of:
Saint Reign
Beelzebro
Odessa Brat
Estee Rhettie
Sam Antics
Wanda Gag
Anne Noying
Heda Thrasher
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $10 - $20 Sliding Scale at the Door. Doors open at 12pm. Online ticket sales end at 11am.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Obsidian James' Album Release Party
Join Obsidian James for the live debut of his first album "Impact", a project six years in the making, recorded live and created to be experienced in community. More than an album release, this evening is a celebration of the people, relationships, heartbreaks, healing, and life moments that leave their mark on us. "Impact" explores the lessons learned through love and loss, and the ways connection shapes who we become. Backed by a live band 4PM Music, and joined by Downtown Jada Brown, the night will feature a full live performance of the album alongside immersive musicianship, storytelling, and fellowship for this groundbreaking event.
Obsidian James is an Afro Indigenous artist who makes music from the inside out; songs drawn from real moments of love, doubt, joy, and survival, carried by warm guitar lines, smooth vocals, and deep pocket grooves. Blending R&B, Neo Soul, Jazz, Blues, and Hip Hop, his sound feels lived in, honest, and present. Following the performance, guests are invited to stay for a live artist Q&A with Obsidian James to hear about the creative process behind the album, the journey of recording it live, and the stories that inspired the music.
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $18 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
What's Next? Improv & Variety Show
Improv comedy, with a unique monthly selection of variety acts. From stand-up to sketch to music to magic, you’re sure to be asking yourself…what’s next?
Local improv troupe Whose Left have been performing in the Twin Cities with their unique blend of absurdist and narrative improv since 2022. Products of Huge Improv Theater’s curriculum (RIP), they’ve performed at Improv-A-Go-Go, Honey Jar Improv, and other places where improv is thrust upon the unexpecting public.
Tickets are $12 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
Good Camel Live
Good Camel Live is a political live comedy show featuring improv, storytelling, and stand-up every first Wednesday of the month at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. A core improv ensemble performs alongside a rotating guest storyteller or comic, who performs two longer sets and closes the night. The improv is created on the spot and shaped by current events. The stories are personal. The comedy is political and rooted in lived experience. This July the theme is Sovereignty, with guest storyteller Lisa Skjefte. Some moments are hilarious. Some moments are real. No matter what happens, it is honest and happening live. BIPOC curated but open to all.
Tickets are $12 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
OCE’s World Music Night with special guest James Holdman
James Holdman is a Minneapolis-based composer, performer, and improviser that has performed in many musical groups, from jazz, art music, avant garde, progressive, pop to world music. Holdman’s compositions have been described as both “quirky” and “beautifully written,” and have been performed in the U.S. and Canada.
Tonight, James will present a set of Greek rebetika music performed on bouzouki and tzouras. Rebetika music – often known as the Greek blues – grew out of the Population Exchange in the mid 1920, as millions of people from both Greece and Turkey were swapped after several years of war. The music can be dark but lively at the same time. James has spent time in both Istanbul and Athens studying this music and performing with others there. He has many tales of the music and his own personal experiences surrounding his musical curiosity and journey.
James completed both his M.A. (2006) and Ph.D. (2010) in music composition at the University of Minnesota. He has taught at the University of Minnesota, Indiana University East, Inver Hills Community College (MN), the Art Institutes International Minnesota, plus in other community settings, including with prison inmates.
Other Country Ensemble (OCE) features veteran musicians from the Twin Cities, performing traditional music from the northern Mediterranean region ranging from Spanish Sephardic to Greek and Turkish music, and original compositions inspired by the regions. They weave tales of the history of the music from 711 A.D on and the fusion of sounds that spread through the Mediterranean, as well as the instruments they perform.
OCE is:
Steve Clarke - bass, alto and C flutes, and soprano sax
Laurie Knutson - bass and alto clarinet
Scott Nieman - oud, bouzouki, mandocello
Michael Ziegahn - flamenco guitar, cajon, voice
Mark Black - frame drums, darbuka, and various percussion
OCE on Facebook
James Holdman Website
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 7pm. Online ticket sales end at 5:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Fall of the High School Valedictorian
20 years of depression in 60 minutes.
A multimedia solo show that looks at the American education system through the lens of the artist's mental illness. A raw, unflinching performance that uses storytelling, songs, pictures, and videos to shed light on an invisible disability.
Audiences have called it:
"a dark but very well crafted walk through a dimly lit, grungy, and pain-studded memory lane"
"a journey of pain and survival with a twist of humor and hope"
"radical honesty at its best"
TRIGGER WARNINGS: child sexual abuse, self-harm, suicide
Since speaking as Valedictorian at his High School commencement, Philip Simondet has spent a couple of decades converting his once limitless potential into opportunities missed. Luckily, he got this show written before there was no potential left. He's an improviser, musician, podcaster, teacher, and writer... and still doesn't like himself.
Best Solo Show - 2026 Tucson Fringe
Since speaking as Valedictorian at his High School commencement, Philip Simondet has spent a couple of decades converting his once limitless potential into opportunities missed. Luckily, he wrote this show before there was no potential left. He's an improviser, musician, podcaster, teacher, and writer... and still doesn't like himself.
Directed by Sarah Arnold-Simondet
Produced by JimJam Media
Philip Simondet Website
Tire Fires Website
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
A Drinking Game MN Presents: It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia
It may be rainy in Minneapolis, but It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia!
The gang is here on July 11th with A Drinking Game MN: IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY. That’s right, the Nightman cometh with a staged reading of four raucously funny episodes. Our actors will have scripts in one hand and a mug of Paddy’s finest in the other, as they bring Mac, Dennis, Charlie, Bird, and Frank to life! You’ll have your own drinking cues too, so listen for that bell and be ready to take a drink of your favorite beverage.
Help us catch up to the longest running live action comedy series as we continue our 14th season of Drinking Game MN!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
The Life-Changing Magic of County Government
Guests: Hennepin County Board of Commissioners Irene Fernando (District 2), Marion Greene (District 3), and Angela Conley (District 4)
You see them on the ballot. You might even hear about them on the news. They represent you in government, but do you know their names?
On this week’s edition of The Theater of Public Policy, we’re bringing three Hennepin County Commissioners to the stage to finally answer the question: “What is it you all do, anyways?” (Hint: it’s way more than you think).
We’ll talk about the fight to fund HCMC, how seven people decide to spend 3 billion dollars, and why Hennepin County is shaped like the lovechild of Utah and Michigan. Then, Danger Boat’s cast of improvisers will perform on-the-spot comedy scenes about everything they’ve heard.
This unique event is everything you ever wanted: a comedy show and an inside look into Hennepin County governance all wrapped up in one!
—-
"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Masculini-tease: A Masc-Centered Burlesque Show
Jack Asston and Nikki Nails are proud to present a masc-only burlesque show: Masculini-tease!!
Thick with the best masc & butch performers around, Masculini-tease is here to show you just how hot, talented and exciting masc-of-center acts can be. We'll be featuring performers who are masc all day every day, sexy gender nonconforming babes and femmes who are switching sides just to make you sweat.
Host:
Plum Ridiculous
Cast:
Andre 1000
Baby Boi Mike
Butternut Touch
Del the Funky Homosexual
Dirty Boi Xavier
GourMae Bouffet
Nikki Nails
Oliver Yew
Trè da Marc
This show will feature two rounds of burlesque acts with an intermission in the middle, as well as a silent auction of goodies and show tickets to Benefit OutFront Queer & Trans Relief Fund and Twin Cities Trans Mutual Aid. Audience members are encouraged to tip performers, so make sure to bring dollar bills or pick some up from the Dollar Daddy at the show!
Facebook Event
Nikki Nails on Instagram
Jack Asston on Instagram
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $5 - $15 Sliding Scale at the Door. Doors open at 9:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 8pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
The Tire Fires
The Tire Fires (Philip Simondet and Will Roberts) are a Folk Punk Rock band from Minneapolis.
Even their happiest songs are pretty fucking depressing, and even their saddest songs still have humor in them.
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll want to die.
"like John Lennon without the peace" - some drunk guy
TireFires.com
YouTube
Facebook Event
Tickets are $12 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Daughter Daddy
Lily, an imaginative 12-year-old, and her dad explore the musical eras of her life (so far). This family-friendly musical comedy celebrates the different stages of Lily’s life through banter and songs, and takes a musical journey from Elmo to Elsa to Elphaba and beyond. Together, they perform hits from Frozen, Matilda, and Wicked, to pop tunes from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, The Proclaimers, and other artists, as well as original songs.
This heartfelt show appeals to anyone who likes popular music and songs from recent musicals. It is for all ages and best suited for those aged 5+. Matt Braaten directs and is joined on stage by his daughter and co-writer, Lily Braaten. They enjoy interacting with audiences—kids and adults! This Los Angeles-based father-daughter duo performs regularly. You can see Lily in over 25 Disney Princess Club episodes on the official Disney Kids YouTube channel.
Tickets are $10 for Kids / $15 for Adults. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Daughter Daddy
Lily, an imaginative 12-year-old, and her dad explore the musical eras of her life (so far). This family-friendly musical comedy celebrates the different stages of Lily’s life through banter and songs, and takes a musical journey from Elmo to Elsa to Elphaba and beyond. Together, they perform hits from Frozen, Matilda, and Wicked, to pop tunes from Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa, Coldplay, The Proclaimers, and other artists, as well as original songs.
This heartfelt show appeals to anyone who likes popular music and songs from recent musicals. It is for all ages and best suited for those aged 5+. Matt Braaten directs and is joined on stage by his daughter and co-writer, Lily Braaten. They enjoy interacting with audiences—kids and adults! This Los Angeles-based father-daughter duo performs regularly. You can see Lily in over 25 Disney Princess Club episodes on the official Disney Kids YouTube channel.
Tickets are $10 for Kids / $15 for Adults. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
Is Laughter Contagious? (And Other Public Health Ponderables)
How concerned should I be about Hantavirus and Ebola? Should we still be wearing masks? And will a doctor be available at the show to check out this rash?
In this live show, we’ll discuss the ins and outs of infectious disease with Dr. Michael Osterholm, a world-renowned epidemiologist and the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota. After an uplifting conversation about the many ways we can die, we’ll bring our cast of improvisers to the stage to perform live, unscripted comedy scenes about everything they’ve heard.
You’ll leave the show with new knowledge, new laugh lines, and a newfound fear of recycled air. You won’t want to miss it!
——
"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once.
Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Improv Zodiac!
Improv Zodiac! is a unique monthly improv show that celebrates each zodiac season. Every month, three curated teams of Twin Cities improvisers—who share astrological placements in that month’s featured sign—come together to deliver hilarious, one-of-a-kind performances. Whether or not you’re interested in astrology, you'll love watching how the stars align on stage!
Improv Zodiac! on Instagram
Steph Callaghan on Instagram
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. $10 at the Door with a Valid Student ID. Doors open at 6:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
Can We Close the Racial Wealth Gap?
Minnesota has one of the largest racial wealth gaps in the nation. The GroundBreak Coalition, led by Adair Mosley, has some ideas on how to close it — and they don’t involve a clamp.
Join us at the Bryant Lake Bowl, where Mosley and Tane Danger will talk about GroundBreak’s critical work funding first-time home buyers, entrepreneurs, and housing developers serving the Twin Cities metro. With that conversation as the foundation, the Danger Boat improv squad will construct one-of-a-kind comedy sketches that put the LOL in low-interest loans.
Will this be the night we get to see Tane Danger’s much-ballyhoo’d backhoe impression …? Brandon Boat’s first draft of “Mortgage: The Musical” …? There’s only one way to find out.
—-
"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
2026 Study from Wallethub
Danger Boat Productions Website
Danger Boat Pro on Facebook
Danger Boat Pro on Instagram
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
Clown Rodeo
Get ready for the wildest comedy competition you've ever seen! Two hilarious stand-up comedians, two quick witted improvisors, and two dazzling drag queens enter the arena, but only one can ride away as the winner!
Watch as these six unique performers battle it out in a series of outrageous games, challenges and comedic showdowns, all designed to push their limits and leave you in stitches!
Featuring:
Bailey Murphy
Jex Arzayus
Alexis Dunn
Jakey Emmert
Harrie Bradshaw
Andrew Schingren
Pege Miller
Tickets are $12 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
That Felt Good
That Felt Good is a weekly variety show brought to you by a fuzzy puppet and their ragtag team of skin-covered best friends.
Every Friday night, we kick things off with a special guest comedian, followed by a hodgepodge of long-form improv with some music/film/miscellany scattered in.
With a cast of a Henson Company-trained puppeteer, a clown, an opera singer, and your favorite improvisers and performers, TFG promises that no two shows will be the same, but every one will be the weirdest thing you've seen all week.
Come enjoy a night out, you deserve a Friday that Felt Good.
TGIF, TFG
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Movie Fight Club
The first rule of Movie Fight Club:
Tell EVERYONE about Movie Fight Club!
People got movie opinions, and sometimes those opinions have right hooks.
Come see several of Twin Cities most hilarious cinephiles engage in several rounds of verbal fisticuffs covering a wide-range of movie and pop-culture topics.
Confirming what is over and under-rated! Relitigating guilty pleasures!
Igniting the hot takes!
FIGHTERS:
Casey Martin - Heaven's Precious Angels improv, Mystery Cafe
John Moe - Host of Depresh Mode podcast and MPR's Wits
Katy McEwen - Brave New Workshop LEGEND!
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
No Brains, No Lightbulbs Live Podcast
Join the team from Trivia Mafia for their first live podcast recording! Chuck and Sean started Trivia Mafia back in 2007 and it has since grown to be the largest trivia company in the Upper Midwest. After years of friends begging them not to, the duo finally decided to launch their own podcast in 2025. It’s called “No Brains, No Lightbulbs” and it’s a spectacular weekly trivia podcast with a lot of personality.
On Wednesday June 17 Chuck and Sean and their super-producer Beth K. Gibbs will record the podcast in front of an audience at the legendary Bryant Lake Bowl. Audience members will have the option to join in on the podcasting fun and play a little trivia or just chill and observe.
Either way, it’s going to be a great night of podcast fun and stick around! When the podcast recording wraps up we’ll be heading out to the bar to play trivia with host Molly!
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 4:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Gross Domestic Punchlines
Money makes the world go ‘round. But most of us aren’t thinking about The Economy™ when we pay up at the gas pump or the grocery store checkout. Plus, as those costs continue to rise, national conversations about money often seem frustrating, complicated, or out-of-touch.
In our first Theater of Public Policy show in 4 years, we’re diving into all things economical with two brilliant guests: MPR and Marketplace economics contributor Chris Farrell, and economist Louis Johnston.
During the show, we’ll ask our guests all the questions you’ve always wanted to ask — or never thought to. Then, our cast of improvisers will draw out insights through live, unscripted comedy scenes. You’ll learn something, and laugh a lot!
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"Imagine C-SPAN suddenly swarmed by the cast of SNL" —The Minnesota Star Tribune
A civic comedy institution is returning at a moment when people are overwhelmed by serious issues and exhausted by bad public conversation.
But what is The Theater of Public Policy (T2P2)?
- Shows open with a lively conversation with a newsmaker or policy wonk.
- That conversation inspires a team of Minnesota’s most talented improvisers, who create entirely spontaneous sketches based on the interview.
- The expert guest then answers questions from the audience.
- The show wraps with one last round of improv from the cast.
It’s a one-of-a-kind mix of learning and laughter — and each show only happens once. Join us for our 20th season full of thoughtful insights and dynamic performances!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
Smitten Kitten presents CrazySexyWeird: A night of Kinky, Erotic, and Bizarre short films
18+ only event. 50% of ticket sales go to Smitten Kitten’s mutual aid fund.
Leather orgies, queer fetish wrestling, gender-fluid monster love, we’ve got it ALL. Experience an extravaganza of short films that are hot, kinky, weird as hell, and (consensually) putting you THROUGH IT. Curated by Anne Lehman of Smitten Kitten and film programmer Alex Megaro (producer and editor of WTO/99), enjoy a MYSTERY collection of films that will surely capture or rupture your hearts and loins.
Alex Megaro on Instagram
Smitten Kitten on Instagram
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
PEEPHOLE presents: CAMP C*NT
PEEPHOLE presents: CAMP C*NT . . . . a drag and burlesque tribute to camp and poor taste
Celebrate Pride month with the cast of PEEPHOLE and special guests at Bryant Lake Bowl!
Hosted by Mink Hole, featuring:
Sauvage
Lady Cobra
Aaliyah
Heda Thrasher
Anne Noying
Beau Dazzle
Cyra Doll
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $10 - $20 at the Door. Doors open at 9:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 8pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Looking for Liza
Cabaret queen Mistress Ginger is taking you on a musical odyssey of very Minnelli proportions, full of love, laughs, song and dance. As Liza Minnelli celebrates her 80th year and releases her long-awaited memoir, Ginger revisits the legend with fresh inspiration. What new revelations might make their way into the show?
We’re getting back to the dream, one Liza tune at a time. Featuring live band, sizzling hot dancers, and enough pizzazz to lift you up out of your vagabond shoes and into showbiz bliss.
The band:
Lori Dokken, piano
Jen Case, bass
David Stanoch, drums
Mistress Ginger is a singer and dancer, captivating audiences with her cabaret performances in the Twin Cities since 2006. From intimate gatherings at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater to enchanting evenings at the Crooners Supper Club, she weaves stories through her songs, inviting listeners on whimsical journeys brimming with heart, imagination, and the occasional fan kick. And she can cook too! Her cookbook, Mistress Ginger Cooks!, is a campy primer for plant-based eating with pizzazz.
“Mistress Ginger is a cabaret singer who brings warmth and depth to a lyric, and always lets the song shine through. She moves easily from the steam of a torch song to the campy wink of a double entendre – always while holding up the classic composers and lyricists she loves.” –Michael Whistler of Interact Center for the Arts, for MPR News Art Hounds, 2021
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YouTube
Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
That Felt Good
That Felt Good is a weekly variety show brought to you by a fuzzy puppet and their ragtag team of skin-covered best friends.
Every Friday night, we kick things off with a special guest comedian, followed by a hodgepodge of long-form improv with some music/film/miscellany scattered in.
With a cast of a Henson Company-trained puppeteer, a clown, an opera singer, and your favorite improvisers and performers, TFG promises that no two shows will be the same, but every one will be the weirdest thing you've seen all week.
Come enjoy a night out, you deserve a Friday that Felt Good.
TGIF, TFG
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Looking for Liza
Cabaret queen Mistress Ginger is taking you on a musical odyssey of very Minnelli proportions, full of love, laughs, song and dance. As Liza Minnelli celebrates her 80th year and releases her long-awaited memoir, Ginger revisits the legend with fresh inspiration. What new revelations might make their way into the show?
We’re getting back to the dream, one Liza tune at a time. Featuring live band, sizzling hot dancers, and enough pizzazz to lift you up out of your vagabond shoes and into showbiz bliss.
The band:
Lori Dokken, piano
Jen Case, bass
David Stanoch, drums
Mistress Ginger is a singer and dancer, captivating audiences with her cabaret performances in the Twin Cities since 2006. From intimate gatherings at the Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater to enchanting evenings at the Crooners Supper Club, she weaves stories through her songs, inviting listeners on whimsical journeys brimming with heart, imagination, and the occasional fan kick. And she can cook too! Her cookbook, Mistress Ginger Cooks!, is a campy primer for plant-based eating with pizzazz.
“Mistress Ginger is a cabaret singer who brings warmth and depth to a lyric, and always lets the song shine through. She moves easily from the steam of a torch song to the campy wink of a double entendre – always while holding up the classic composers and lyricists she loves.” –Michael Whistler of Interact Center for the Arts, for MPR News Art Hounds, 2021
Website
Facebook
Instagram
YouTube
Tickets are $25. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
OCE’s World Music Night ft. Special Guests Szászka
Szászka is a local band that performs traditional Transylvanian village dance music and various tunes from the complicated past of Romania and Hungary. We will encourage them to tell tales of their research abroad. This year marks Szászka's 30th year anniversary!
Szászka features:
Colleen Bertsch, Ph.D. - Violin
Anastasia Verdoljak - Violin
Sara Bruins - String Bass
Doug Code - Kontra (3 string viola), Koboz
Colleen has a Ph.D. Ethnomusicology from the U of MN and lived in Transylvania for a year, conducting her dissertation research by working side-by-side with string musicians of the region. She is a violinist and music arranger specializing in east-central European folk music and has received multiple Minnesota State Arts Board's Artists Initiative grants to support her research.
Anastasia is a native of Duluth, MN, has her MAE from Augsburg University and is a licensed K-12 instrumental music teacher working in the Robbinsdale Area Schools. She also has performed with Ethnic Dance Theatre since 2014 and joined Szászka in 2020.
Sara plays upright bass and violin and is one of the founding members of Szászka in 1996. Her desire to learn the many different styles of the traditional music of the Hungarian villages in Transylvania has led her to study with many of the most famous village musicians of this region. Sara holds a Masters degree in Library and Information Studies from University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Doug is also one of the original members of Szászka, and has been playing the Kontra (3-string viola), an instrument unique to Transylvania, for over 30 years. Doug performs with and has directed the Ethnic Dance Theater Folk Orchestra, and many of us know him as a member of the Reptile Palace Orchestra from Madison for many years.
Every World Music night is recorded in multi-track, and we hope you will be in the audience to cheer on our guests!
Other Country Ensemble (OCE) features veteran musicians from the Twin Cities, performing traditional music from the northern Mediterranean region ranging from Spanish Sephardic to Greek and Turkish music, and original compositions inspired by the regions. They weave tales of the history of the music from 711 A.D on and the fusion of sounds that spread through the Mediterranean, as well as the instruments they perform.
OCE is:
Steve Clarke - bass, alto and C flutes, and soprano sax
Laurie Knutson - bass and alto clarinet
Scott Nieman - oud, bouzouki, mandocello
Michael Ziegahn - flamenco guitar, cajon, voice
Mark Black - frame drums, darbuka, and various percussion
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Szászka Website
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 7pm. Online ticket sales end at 5:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Buffalo Show - Two Spirit Edition
Honoring our Two Spirit relatives for Pride Month, featuring music, drag, poetry, and more.
Tickets are $8 in Advance / $10 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
A Drinking Game MN presents: TOY STORY
We aren’t yanking your string, it’s true that we are back on June 6th with A Drinking Game MN: TOY STORY, and with it, that means our favorite T-O-Y, Toys are coming to life!
The adventure will take off with a live stage reading of this beloved, Pixar classic and actors will have script in hand as they bring Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the rest of the toys to the stage! It means we’ll get to see our favorite scenes play out in real time and quote along to our favorite lines! The actors will have drinking cues throughout the show and you, our audience, will get your own set of drinking cues! Hear a bell, take a drink of your favorite beverage as we journey through this adventure together! Mark your calendars and plan to join our favorite cowboy and space ranger because we’re all in this one together! To infinity and beyond!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
That Felt Good
That Felt Good is a weekly variety show brought to you by a fuzzy puppet and their ragtag team of skin-covered best friends.
Every Friday night, we kick things off with a special guest comedian, followed by a hodgepodge of long-form improv with some music/film/miscellany scattered in.
With a cast of a Henson Company-trained puppeteer, a clown, an opera singer, and your favorite improvisers and performers, TFG promises that no two shows will be the same, but every one will be the weirdest thing you've seen all week.
Come enjoy a night out, you deserve a Friday that Felt Good.
TGIF, TFG
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
3RD EYE LIVE! Real Psychic Tarot (with jokes!)
3RD EYE LIVE! is a comedy-forward psychic tarot experience where intuition, bad decisions, and audience participation collide. Part live reading, part stand-up show, part chaotic spiritual experiment, this is not your grandmother’s quiet little tarot circle.
Throughout the night, audience members will receive live tarot readings ranging from strangely insightful to aggressively specific, with plenty of jokes in between. Whether you fully believe in psychic energy, kind of believe in it, or think astrology is just racism for birthdays, the show works either way. The readings are real. The comedy is real. The emotional damage is hopefully minimal.
Hosted with the energy of a late-night comedy show and the unpredictability of pulling The Tower card in public, 3RD EYE LIVE! blends crowd interaction, storytelling, improvisation, and genuine tarot interpretation into a one-of-a-kind live experience. Some people leave spiritually awakened. Some leave concerned about an ex. Everyone leaves with something to talk about.
No two shows are the same, because no two audiences make the same mistakes.
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Monster Science First Thursdays: Big In Japan
A complete oral history of the original Toho Godzilla series, and its related films and their red pterosaurs and giant, kindly moths and such. Learn to tell the difference between the various Mechagodzillas, whether King Kong or Godzilla wins, and if Frankenstein in fact conquers the world in “Frankenstein Conquers the World!" With all-new material covering Godzilla Minus One, plus in-depth reviews of Japan’s two Godzilla-themed luxury hotel suites!
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $18 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Good Camel Live
Good Camel Live is a political live comedy show featuring improv, storytelling, and stand-up every first Wednesday of the month at Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. A core improv ensemble performs alongside a rotating guest storyteller or comic, who performs two longer sets and closes the night. The improv is created on the spot and shaped by current events. The stories are personal. The comedy is political and rooted in lived experience. Some moments are hilarious. Some moments are real. No matter what happens, it is honest and happening live. BIPOC curated but open to all.
Tickets are $12 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Holidating
After a year and a half, Holidating is finally graduating! Our fully improvised musical rom-com is taking its final bow with a show inspired by graduation day. Come send us off right: sign our yearbooks, take a few photos, and wish each other the best summer ever. We'll absolutely be keeping in touch!
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 5:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
Maxxeapolis Presents: No Notes
From the genius minds that brought you our one other show, comes an absolutely perfect collection of sketch comedy, without flaw, without error, without misstep or modesty. Join us on a metaphysical odyssey of comedy from doctors offices to restaurants to calligraphy conventions. A show so provocative and profound, who even cares if it’s “funny”?
60-75 minute sketch comedy show. One 10 minute intermission. Positive mental attitude and joyous laughter mandatory for entry. Dress code: casual. Plus ones allowed. Plus twos are better. Recommended ages 18+ due to language, on-stage debauchery, and general absurdity. RSVPs encouraged, but not mandatory. Gifts encouraged.
Featuring:
Greg Baker, Nina Diatta, Laura Hild, Justin Johnson, Caroline Kraft, Anika Reitman, Alex Stokes, and Nate Weingarden.
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Maxxeapolis Presents: No Notes
From the genius minds that brought you our one other show, comes an absolutely perfect collection of sketch comedy, without flaw, without error, without misstep or modesty. Join us on a metaphysical odyssey of comedy from doctors offices to restaurants to calligraphy conventions. A show so provocative and profound, who even cares if it’s “funny”?
60-75 minute sketch comedy show. One 10 minute intermission. Positive mental attitude and joyous laughter mandatory for entry. Dress code: casual. Plus ones allowed. Plus twos are better. Recommended ages 18+ due to language, on-stage debauchery, and general absurdity. RSVPs encouraged, but not mandatory. Gifts encouraged.
Featuring:
Greg Baker, Nina Diatta, Laura Hild, Justin Johnson, Caroline Kraft, Anika Reitman, Alex Stokes, and Nate Weingarden.
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
That Felt Good
That Felt Good is a weekly variety show brought to you by a fuzzy puppet and their ragtag team of skin-covered best friends.
Every Friday night, we kick things off with a special guest comedian, followed by a hodgepodge of long-form improv with some music/film/miscellany scattered in.
With a cast of a Henson Company-trained puppeteer, a clown, an opera singer, and your favorite improvisers and performers, TFG promises that no two shows will be the same, but every one will be the weirdest thing you've seen all week.
Come enjoy a night out, you deserve a Friday that Felt Good.
TGIF, TFG
Tickets are $15. Doors open at 9pm. Online ticket sales end at 7:30pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Maxxeapolis Presents: No Notes
From the genius minds that brought you our one other show, comes an absolutely perfect collection of sketch comedy, without flaw, without error, without misstep or modesty. Join us on a metaphysical odyssey of comedy from doctors offices to restaurants to calligraphy conventions. A show so provocative and profound, who even cares if it’s “funny”?
60-75 minute sketch comedy show. One 10 minute intermission. Positive mental attitude and joyous laughter mandatory for entry. Dress code: casual. Plus ones allowed. Plus twos are better. Recommended ages 18+ due to language, on-stage debauchery, and general absurdity. RSVPs encouraged, but not mandatory. Gifts encouraged.
Featuring:
Greg Baker, Nina Diatta, Laura Hild, Justin Johnson, Caroline Kraft, Anika Reitman, Alex Stokes, and Nate Weingarden.
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Improv Zodiac!
Improv Zodiac! is a unique monthly improv show that celebrates each zodiac season. Every month, three curated teams of Twin Cities improvisers—who share astrological placements in that month’s featured sign—come together to deliver hilarious, one-of-a-kind performances. Whether or not you’re interested in astrology, you'll love watching how the stars align on stage!
Improv Zodiac! on Instagram
Steph Callaghan on Instagram
Tickets are $10 in Advance / $15 at the Door. $10 at the Door with a Valid Student ID. Doors open at 6:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.
Uproar Comedy Open Mic
Co-producers Devohn Bland, Madi RT, and Comrade Tripp are committed to celebrating the artistry, humor, and strength of black, brown, indigenous, queer, trans, and women folk - one show at a time.
This show is FREE! There will be a donation bucket at the door if you’d like to support Uproar.
Doors and open mic sign-up are at 6 PM, Show starts at 7pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
Big Dawgs On Tour
Certified big dawgs Emma Dalenberg and Sunny Laprade are two of the funniest, freakiest, queer comedians New York City has to offer, and they’re also best friends! They are coming together to bring nonstop laughs and feral stories on this unforgettable double-headlining tour.
Emma Dalenberg is a NYC-based, Minnesota-born stand-up comic, writer, and actor. Since getting on stage and performing stand up comedy for the first time at age 19, Emma has developed a style that blends good vibes with controlled chaos—balancing sincerity with subversion, nostalgia with futurism—all delivered through a sweet charm and a genuine desire to connect with audiences of every background. She performs regularly at internationally recognized clubs including The Stand NYC, Laugh Factory Chicago, Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, and The Wall in Berlin. Her viral stand-up and sketch clips have earned her a devoted Instagram following of over 75k, helping her emerge as a distinct voice with global reach. In 2024, Emma was featured on the LMAOF TV Comedian Highlight Series, won Best of Fest at the Portland Comedy Festival, and completed her first work-in-progress solo tour across 14 cities in Europe and the USA. In 2025, she opened Daniel Sloss’ residency at the Soho Playhouse in NYC, joined Reggie Watts on his Europe tour at Soho Theater London and Berghain Berlin, debuted the newest version of her solo show, Freak, Pray, Love, in NYC, Berlin, and Istanbul, and made her playwriting and acting debut at the New York Comedy Festival with Woke Woke West: The Musical, which sold out its two-night premiere.
Raised in Western NY, Sunny Laprade is a NYC based standup comedian, storyteller, writer, producer, and director who has been featured on MTV and amassed over 15 million likes and 240,000 followers on TikTok alone. With over a quarter of a million followers combined across all platforms, she was at one point the second most followed trans woman standup comic in the world. Sunny performed her first hour of comedy at Alfred University in 2017 at just 17 years old. She is the current host and producer of T4T Comedy, a monthly all-transgender comedy show, which sold out the Bell House in June 2025 and was the largest live all transgender comedy show of all time. Her first 75 minute comedy special, Queer Enough, which she wrote, performed, and produced, ran for two nights to sold out audiences and was released to the public on YouTube in 2022. It was named one of 6 Queer Comedy Specials That Will Restore Your Faith in the Craft by Autostraddle. Her story F It, We Ball won the Moth GrandSLAM at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in 2024, and a short film based off of that story is currently in post-production. Laprade was a staff writer for Late Stage Live, and is currently a staff writer for Going Down with Ella Yurman. She has been featured as part of New York Comedy Festival, and performs all over the country!
Emma on Instagram
Sunny on Instagram
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 9:30pm. Online ticket sales end at 8pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts.We do not do refunds or exchanges.
Big Dawgs On Tour
Certified big dawgs Emma Dalenberg and Sunny Laprade are two of the funniest, freakiest, queer comedians New York City has to offer, and they’re also best friends! They are coming together to bring nonstop laughs and feral stories on this unforgettable double-headlining tour.
Emma Dalenberg is a NYC-based, Minnesota-born stand-up comic, writer, and actor. Since getting on stage and performing stand up comedy for the first time at age 19, Emma has developed a style that blends good vibes with controlled chaos—balancing sincerity with subversion, nostalgia with futurism—all delivered through a sweet charm and a genuine desire to connect with audiences of every background. She performs regularly at internationally recognized clubs including The Stand NYC, Laugh Factory Chicago, Acme Comedy Club in Minneapolis, and The Wall in Berlin. Her viral stand-up and sketch clips have earned her a devoted Instagram following of over 75k, helping her emerge as a distinct voice with global reach. In 2024, Emma was featured on the LMAOF TV Comedian Highlight Series, won Best of Fest at the Portland Comedy Festival, and completed her first work-in-progress solo tour across 14 cities in Europe and the USA. In 2025, she opened Daniel Sloss’ residency at the Soho Playhouse in NYC, joined Reggie Watts on his Europe tour at Soho Theater London and Berghain Berlin, debuted the newest version of her solo show, Freak, Pray, Love, in NYC, Berlin, and Istanbul, and made her playwriting and acting debut at the New York Comedy Festival with Woke Woke West: The Musical, which sold out its two-night premiere.
Raised in Western NY, Sunny Laprade is a NYC based standup comedian, storyteller, writer, producer, and director who has been featured on MTV and amassed over 15 million likes and 240,000 followers on TikTok alone. With over a quarter of a million followers combined across all platforms, she was at one point the second most followed trans woman standup comic in the world. Sunny performed her first hour of comedy at Alfred University in 2017 at just 17 years old. She is the current host and producer of T4T Comedy, a monthly all-transgender comedy show, which sold out the Bell House in June 2025 and was the largest live all transgender comedy show of all time. Her first 75 minute comedy special, Queer Enough, which she wrote, performed, and produced, ran for two nights to sold out audiences and was released to the public on YouTube in 2022. It was named one of 6 Queer Comedy Specials That Will Restore Your Faith in the Craft by Autostraddle. Her story F It, We Ball won the Moth GrandSLAM at the Music Hall of Williamsburg in 2024, and a short film based off of that story is currently in post-production. Laprade was a staff writer for Late Stage Live, and is currently a staff writer for Going Down with Ella Yurman. She has been featured as part of New York Comedy Festival, and performs all over the country!
Emma on Instagram
Sunny on Instagram
Tickets are $15 in Advance / $20 at the Door. Doors open at 6pm. Online ticket sales end at 5pm.
Our full restaurant and bar service is available in the theater! Order from your seat and enjoy the show, we'll take care of the rest.
We recommend arriving early to grab a drink and find your spot; please keep in mind that we stop seating 30 minutes after the show starts. We do not do refunds or exchanges.