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Open Mic The Joke Joint Comedy Club : 8:00 p.m. every Wed.
It was a potentially risky gambit for the Joke Joint to relocate from its former spot at the Ramada Inn in Bloomington, near the high-traffic area of the MOA, but the move across the river to Lilydale near South St. Paul proved fortuitous. The new digs, in the old Diamond Jim's location with... More >>
West St. Paul	Comedy

Open Blues Jam with Moses Oakland Famous Dave's BBQ & Blues Uptown : 8:00 p.m. every Sun.
Moses Oakland relocated from the Bay Area to the Twin Cities back in 1987, and since then -- well, it'd probably be easier and less space-consuming to list all the venues he hasn't played and the legends he hasn't gigged with. A blues, soul and jazz aficionado well-versed in a wide array of... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Music

All-Day Happy Hour Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group : Every Sun.
Happy hours tend to hinge on things like being able to get out of work early or being willing to drink late at night. So it's pretty easy to appreciate deals that run all day. This is the case on Sundays at Uptown Cafeteria and Support Group. From 9 a.m. to midnight you'll be able to enjoy the... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Firkin Fridays Grumpy's Bar & Grill : 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. every Fri.
Folks looking to start Labor Day weekend a little early may want to check in with Grumpy's Firkin Fridays. Each week, the bar sets up snack food and a cask-conditioned beer to be enjoyed by all until it's gone. What kind of beer? That varies, as the brew is usually announced the day of the... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping

What Happened to the Dollar Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater : 7:00 p.m. every Sun. until May 26
Commenting on the frustrations of contemporary existence has always been a function of the theater, yet original works dealing directly with economic issues tend to be in conspicuously short supply. Considering the widespread severity of monetary malaise, one might wonder if even the satirists... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Theater

Happy Hours Tiger Sushi 2 : Every Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Located on the first floor of the condo stacks mere blocks from Lake and Lyndale, Tiger Sushi is an easy place to stop in for a sushi fix on days when the super-popular Fuji-Ya is a bit too crowded. The ambiance is nice, the bars are long, and the space never feels overly packed, even when it... More >>
North Minneapolis	Barhopping

Cheap Date Night Red Stag Supper Club : Every Tue.
Can a bar and restaurant with the look and feel of a northern cabin lure a hipster crowd? After numerous visits over the past couple of years, we'd have to say definitely. Since opening in 2007, the Stag has grown from a decent spot to grab an early snack at the beginning of a northeast... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping

The Bungalow The Record Room : 10:00 p.m. every Thu.
Friday night gets all the love, Wednesday night has its nudge-wink "hump day" cachet and everyone hates Mondays so much that there's no choice but to go out and wash that start-of-the-week ennui away. But what about Thursday, the day of the week where people are most likely to put... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

The Comedy Corner Open Mic Night The Corner Bar : 10:00 p.m. every Fri.
In 2009, a quirk of the Minneapolis liquor code that required special licensing to perform standup comedy temporarily put a halt to the Comedy Corner Underground's Friday night open mic and threatened other comedy shows around town. After local comedians worked with the city government to amend... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Comedy

El Willy's Vive! Open Mic Comedy Willy's : 10:00 p.m. every Sun.
There's a chance to slip in one more comedy show before the end of the week every Sunday at El Willy's Vive! Not only is this your last opportunity to catch a laugh before the start of the work week, it's also one of the metro's quirkiest open mics. Host Corey Adam has a wrestling promoter's... More >>
Coon Rapids	Comedy

First Thursdays in the Arts District Northrup King Studios : 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. first Thu. of every month
Northeast Minneapolis doesn't merely have a couple of art galleries along its main drags. Rather, it has quite a few buildings full of dozens galleries and studios in multiple spots. On the first Thursday of each month, many artists open their work and showroom spaces for special... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Parties and Receptions, Arts, Art - Galleries

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Bengt Washburn Acme Comedy Co. : 8:00 p.m. daily until May 25; 10:30 p.m. daily until May 25
"I'm an outsider," says Bengt Washburn (the "g" is silent). "I grew up Mormon; devout Mormon, not crazy polygamist Mormon, not irreparably an outsider." He married a Catholic girl. "Now I'm outside of that culture, but I can never fully assimilate into the larger American culture." Being named... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Comedy

International Reggae All-Stars Bunker's Music Bar & Grill : 9:00 p.m. every Tue.
Make all the jokes you want about the climate differences between Kingston and Minneapolis, but the cultural ones aren't as hard to reconcile. The aptly dubbed Lynval "Golden Voice" Jackson and his band have been a welcome and frequent presence in Twin Cities clubs for years now, and they're... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Music

Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School 331 Club : 2:00 p.m. fourth Sun. of every month
Classroom drawing sessions are important for beginners; studio and freelance work help pay the bills; and setting up an easel by the lake is a nice way to spend an afternoon. Dr. Sketchy's Anti-Art School is a slightly different experience from all of these things. Every fourth Sunday... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping, Arts

Cheap Date Night Bryant-Lake Bowl Theater : Every Mon.
If you're looking for a way to hook that special sweetie you've been eyeing, or if you just need a reason to get out on Monday night, then you need look no further than Bryant-Lake Bowl's Cheap Date Night. From 6 p.m. to midnight, $28 gets you two entrées, a bottle of wine or four beers... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Food and Drink, Barhopping

Barhopping: Town Hall Brewery Minneapolis Town Hall Brewery : Daily
Visiting a bar that makes its own beer can be a dodgy affair. Though it is a noble art to brew one's own, it doesn't always work out for the best. Beers may turn out watery or strangely flavored, or you could end up with a handful of varieties that all somehow manage to taste the same. The fine... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

A Sake and Sumo Happy Hour at moto-i Moto-i : Daily
You may have heard rumblings about a sake restaurant opening in Uptown recently. Though it might be a little hard to find, despite its obvious location on Lyndale right by Lake Street, it's definitely worth a visit. And while the sake fridge at Surdyk's is certainly impressive, moto-i takes... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

An Epic Beer List: The Muddy Pig The Muddy Pig : Daily
The Muddy Pig is not a pub for indecisive drinkers. With nearly 50 globe-spanning beers on tap, from just down the road at Summit Brewery and as far away as Belgium and most European countries, as well as dozens of bottled cold ones, there are more than enough brews to satisfy even the most... More >>
St. Paul (Downtown)	Barhopping

Happy Hour Barrio Tequila Bar & Cafe : Daily
Yes, it's true that most people have a tequila story that isn't one they like to remember. Usually it involves college and too many shots after already having too many beers. The following morning, the survivor will hold the notorious hard liquor solely responsible, swearing it off completely... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Cause Spirits & Soundbar : Daily
This time last year, the area surrounding the corner of Lake Street and Lyndale Avenue was alarming in its increasing vacancy. Victims of the economy included Heavenly Soles, Vera's Café, and jP American Bistro. Thankfully, things seem to be picking up. One recent addition is Sauce... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours The Sample Room : Daily
The Sample Room is known for its impressive list of flights and tapas-sized plates ideal for sharing. And while it's highly recommended to indulge every once in a while, this is not the only way to enjoy the Northeast hotspot's menu. If you're a little strapped for cash, their daily happy hour... More >>
Northeast Minneapolis	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hour The Bad Waitress : Daily
Yes, Bad Waitress is an ironic title. No, you will not have a waitress this evening. Yes, you should tip the person who takes your order at the register. Here's how you do it: Pick a seat, peruse the menu, then pick up an order pad and write down what you want. Take it over to the register and... More >>
Uptown/ Eat Street	Barhopping

$5 Happy Hour The Living Room : Daily
With its posh fireplace, leather seats for two, and dim lighting, it is easy to see the sexy appeal of this Foshay tower bar. And while it certainly looks expensive, during happy hour it isn't. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. each day guests can order from a special $5 menu. Bar bites to share include... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Spill the Wine : Daily
With a name like Spill the Wine you'd better have a killer wine list to back it up. Our verdict? Not too shabby. If you feel intimidated by the menu, let the prices and categories lead the way, or ask your server for a popular variety based on what you like. Those who enjoy wine know that... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping

Daily Happy Hours Dancing Ganesha : Daily
Okay, so there are a lot of Indian restaurants right now in downtown Minneapolis. Some offer fusion cuisine while some are more traditional, some are posh while others are casual. Most are pretty tasty. Which ones will survive the next year or so? While the economy and business management... More >>
Minneapolis (Downtown)	Barhopping