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Stand-up Comedy

  • Calendar

    May 16, 2012
  • Calendar

    March 14, 2012
  • Arts

    November 16, 2011

    Acme Comedy Co. celebrates 20 years

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    June 1, 2011

    Chelsea Handler

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    May 25, 2011

    Jeff Capri

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    April 20, 2011

    The 4/20 Show

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    March 2, 2011

    John Caponera

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    February 23, 2011

    Mike DeStefano

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    November 10, 2010

    Upright Citizens Brigade

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2010

    Margaret Cho

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    October 6, 2010

    Mike Epps & Friends

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    September 22, 2010

    Dudley: Rigged for Laughter

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    September 8, 2010

    PowWow Comedy Jam

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    August 11, 2010

    Andy Kindler

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2010

    Donnell Rawlings

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Calendar

    May 19, 2010

    Robert Kelly

    Famous comics credit Acme as a Midwest mainstay

  • Blogs

    April 19, 2010

    Show X improv determined to annihilate predictability

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 31, 2010

    Eddie Griffin

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    March 10, 2010

    Patrice O'Neal

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    February 10, 2010

    Theo Von

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 11, 2009

    Jerry Seinfeld

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 21, 2009

    Doug Benson, Graham Elwood

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    September 9, 2009

    Patton Oswalt

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 12, 2009

    Tim Young

    ​ Let's say your life has been lacking in spontaneity lately. You've worn a groove in the sofa, and you've driven the same route to work for so long that you could get there in your sleep (maybe you already have). If that's the case, it might be high time to take in some improv tonight, and the pe ... More >>

  • News

    July 29, 2009

    Comedy Corner Underground squashed by police who want no funny business

    Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

  • Calendar

    July 29, 2009

    Paul Hooper

    Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

  • Calendar

    June 10, 2009

    Dane Cook

    Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

  • Calendar

    May 20, 2009

    Fancy Ray McCloney

    Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

  • Calendar

    April 1, 2009

    Mike Epps

    Benny Quash, Bob Edwards, and Marck Dickhut become outlaws of comedy

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2009

    B.J. Novak from the Office visits the U of M

    Ryan's in town, and he wants to make you laugh.

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2008

    MinniHaha: This Week in Comedy

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Calendar

    November 19, 2008

    Open Mic Night

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Calendar

    October 22, 2008

    Found Footage Festival

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 21, 2008

    Update: Laughing Liberally find local

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Calendar

    August 20, 2008

    God's Pottery

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 7, 2008
  • Calendar

    July 16, 2008

    Chris Rock

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    Tim Pulnik and Benny Quash live at Joke Joint ... More >>

  • Feature

    May 21, 2008

    Indie comedy label Stand Up! has produced the edgiest comedy in the country

    The Twin Cities-based laugh factory offers smart hope in dumb times

  • Calendar

    April 30, 2008

    Comedy Addiction Tour

    The Twin Cities-based laugh factory offers smart hope in dumb times

  • Calendar

    December 26, 2007

    Bad Apple Comedy Tour

    The Twin Cities-based laugh factory offers smart hope in dumb times

  • Calendar

    December 5, 2007

    Bil Dwyer

    The Twin Cities-based laugh factory offers smart hope in dumb times

  • Calendar

    September 19, 2007

    Kathleen Madigan

    The Twin Cities-based laugh factory offers smart hope in dumb times

  • Arts

    September 6, 2006

    Spotlight: Funny Business

    Hennepin Stages through November 5

  • Blogs

    December 10, 2005

    Richard Pryor dead at 65

    Hennepin Stages through November 5

  • News

    September 10, 2003

    Learning to Kill

    What it takes to make it in funny business

  • Arts

    August 20, 2003

    Crying In Our Free Beer (And Occasionally Laughing)

    A weekend on the Twin Cities' thriving improv circuit

  • Arts

    December 5, 2001

    Black As Cole

    The Truly Uplifting Comedy Story of 'Talk Radio' Star Alex Cole

  • Arts

    June 13, 2001

    The Only Negro in the World

    A new anthology documents the rare comedic genius of Richard Pryor

  • Music

    January 3, 2001

    Gag Reflex

    Two new live albums from the Drive-By Truckers and Neil Young dare you to laugh with them--and at them

  • Feature

    February 3, 1999

    Get Up, Stand Up

    Two new live albums from the Drive-By Truckers and Neil Young dare you to laugh with them--and at them

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