Regarded as one of the best comedy clubs in the nation, Acme Comedy Company features both big names and up-and-coming performers. Acme offers a Dinner & Show Package with Sticks Restaurant (located in the same building in the Warehouse District) that includes preferred seating for performances. Seats are first come first served, so be sure to get your tickets early.
Acme Comedy Company
708 1st St. N.
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 338-6393
acmecomedycompany.com/index2.php
Brave New Workshop is an improv and sketch comedy school in Uptown Minneapolis that also gives evening performances. Performers take their cues from the audience, giving a unique performance every time. Brave New Workshop offers regular improv classes, as well as workshops specialized for women, children, teens and groups.
Brave New Workshop
2605 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 332-6620
bravenewworkshop.com/
Comedy Sportz declares itself "Fun enough for a bachelor party. Clean enough for your Grandma," and offers improv performances where two teams compete against each other. Located at Calhoun Square, Comedy Sportz offers student discounts, features a weekly beatbox competition and even has classes where you can learn the fine art of improv.
Comedy Sportz
3001 Hennepin Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55408
(612) 870-1230
comedysportztc.com/
Fall Down Laughing is an affiliate of MinneHaHa and features stand-up comedy on an event-basis only. Located in Tav on the Ave, patrons can enjoy the Tav's famous buffalo wings, their signature burger, or sandwiches and roll-ups while watching the comedians.
Fall Down Laughing Comedy Showcase
Tav on the Ave
1120 Madison Ave.
Mankato, MN 56001
minnehahacomedyclub.com/mankato.htm
Grumpy's Roseville offers free pizza and drink specials on comedy nights. Located in a former sports bar in Roseville, they feature a wide variety of "bar food," as well as salads, entrees and a children's menu.
Grumpy's Roseville
2801 Snelling Ave. N.
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 379-1180
grumpys-bar.com/roseville/index.html
The Joke Joint hosts different nationally touring comedians every week and an open-mic night where everyone is welcome to test out their newest material. Located in the Ramada Mall of America (not in the actual mall), the Joke Joint has food and drink specials, as well as discounts for hotel guests.
Joke Joint Comedy Club
2300 E. American Blvd.
Bloomington, MN 55425
(612) 327-0185
jokejointcomedyclub.com
MinneHaHa features a constantly changing schedule of stand-up comedians and gives discounts to airline employees. Located in the lower level of Anthony's Parkway Grille in Burnsville, patrons can enjoy delicious southwest fare before heading downstairs to MinneHaHa for a night of laughs.
Joke Joint Comedy Club
251 Burnsville Parkway
Burnsville, MN 55337
(612) 860-9388
http://www.minnehahacomedyclub.com/
Located in the Holiday Inn off McKnight and I-94, Scott Hansen's Comedy Gallery calls itself Minnesota's original comedy club and features headliners like Tom Arnold and Jeff Gerbino. Reserve your tickets early so you don't miss your favorite performer.
Holiday Inn St. Paul East
2201 Burns Ave.
St. Paul, MN 55119
(651) 789-4503
thisplaceisajoke.com/