I am currently DMing a 5e campaign at Summit Brewing on Wednesdays(6-9pm). I am looking for 2 new players for a tolerant and inclusive table. Currently just ending The Hidden Shrine of Tamoachan but will be starting White Plume Mountain soon. Afterwards I plan on starting a new 5e Spelljammer campaign. Ideally these would be players comfortable with 5e, not necessarily expert. Please message me if you are interested. Please make sure your privacy settings are correct so I can message you back.

Big Euchre weekend not to far from you all. Get in the car and come have a weekend full of Euchre. See you there! Euchremasters.org/wis

Sorry for the delay, I’m trying to take in this heatwave we’re currently experiencing! With that said when the sun goes down go check out some shows!

If you spot any shows missing from this list, feel free to drop them in the comments, and I’ll make sure to update it throughout the week.

Some of these shows are free, with suggested donations to support the organizers and keep our comedy community thriving. These contributions make it possible for comedians from near and far to refine their craft right here in our city.

Without further ado, here’s your comedy lineup for the week:

Tuesday, January 28th

• Gambit Brewing Stand-Up Open Mic (Gambit Brewing, 7pm)- Hosted by Jesse the Shrink. A free show! Featuring Headliners: Aidan Thibault and Grant Winkels
• Stand Up Saloon Open Mic (Saloon, 8:30pm)- Hosted By Miz Diagnosis. Featuring Petunia Pickles and Rene Humberto
• Craic Up Open Mic (Morrissey’s Irish pub , 7pm)- Hosted By Alex Swalve
• Acme Open Mic ( Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)

Wednesday, January 29th

• Minnesota Nice: Compliment Battle (Sisyphus Brewing, 7pm)- 12 comics roast each other with backhanded compliments in the Minnesota Nice Compliment Battle. This will be the nicest battle you'll ever attend! Event Page
• 7Below Comedy Show (Zamboni’s on 7th, 8pm) - Hosted by Rachel Kennedy. Instagram.
• Comedy Free-For-All (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)-Every Wednesday, there's a mix of pros and up-and-comers for a show where anything goes, and best of all, it’s FREE to attend. Event Page
• Carmen Lynch (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page

Thursday, January 30th

• Darlings Comedy Show (Zhora Darlings, 9pm) – Hosted by Ben Katzner, Lucy Beers Schenk and Tido Maldonado. RSVP | Instagram
• Garcia's Gang Showcase (Whiteys Old Town Saloon, 8pm)- There is a free open mic from 7-8 so please arrive early to grab your drinks and seats before the show starts at 8.The show is in the basement When you enter Whitey's Saloon walk straight to the back toward the kitchen and just passed the bathrooms will be a staircase on your left that leads down to the basement.
• Sisyphus Brewing Open Mic (Sisyphus Brewing,8pm)-Hosted By Khadijah Cooper and Grant Winkels
• Thursday Night Revolver (Terminal Bar, 11:30pm) - Hosted by Andrew Himmer. Open mic from 7pm-11:30pm followed by a roast-inspired show.
• Grace O’Malley (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)- Grace O'Malley is a comedian and podcast host. She is thrilled to be launching her solo podcast, 'Disgraceful', with Alex Cooper’s Unwell network this year. Grace regularly opens for Whitney Cummings and is currently on her first headlining tour, The Down For Anything Tour. Event Page
• Carmen Lynch (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page
• Jimmy O. Yang Big & Tall Tour (State Theatre, 8pm)- Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, comedian, writer and producer who is best known for his roles in Love Hard, Silicon Valley, Crazy Rich Asians and Space Force, where he also served as a writer. Event Page

Friday, January 31st

• Local Laughs Comedy Showcase (Rail Werks Brewing, 9pm)- Local Laughs Comedy showcase is a monthly stand up comedy show Produced and hosted by Tage Kruger. The show features the best rising stars in the Minnesota comedy scene. This month’s show will feature: New Sid, Elizabeth Selin, Dan Bacula and Headliner Phil Kolas. Event Page
• Nine Mile Brewing Comedy Night (9Mile Brewing, 7pm)- Local legend Ellie Hino headlining! Ellie’s most recent albulm “Soft Bones” was released in 2024 where it rose to the #1 on the iTunes chart. Supporting acts include other local favorites MJ Matheson, Lucy Beers Shenk, and Derrick Johnson. Event Page
• Jono Zalay (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm)- Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for The Late Late Show on CBS & the Netflix is a Joke festival, been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘Comics to Watch,’ guest-hosted on E!, and earned international press for his pranks on the DMV. Event Page
• Late Night Open Mic (Comedy Corner Underground, 10pm)
• Comedy Night at Jameson's (Jameson's Irish Bar in St.Paul, 9pm)- An Open Mic hosted by Jon Stannard
• The Get Up, Stand Up Comedy Open Mic (Mortimers, 6:30pm)-Hosted By New Sid
• Joey Avery (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm and 10pm)- Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series"; and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. Event Page
• Tommy Thompson with Lily Meyer and Aidan Thibault (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Carmen Lynch (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Grace O’Malley (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Grace O'Malley is a comedian and podcast host. She is thrilled to be launching her solo podcast, 'Disgraceful', with Alex Cooper’s Unwell network this year. Grace regularly opens for Whitney Cummings and is currently on her first headlining tour, The Down For Anything Tour. Event Page

Saturday, February 1st

• Jono Zalay (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm & 10pm)- Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for The Late Late Show on CBS & the Netflix is a Joke festival, been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘Comics to Watch,’ guest-hosted on E!, and earned international press for his pranks on the DMV. Event Page
• Joey Avery (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm)- Joey Avery is a comedian on the rise headlining comedy clubs across the world. He was featured on the Don't Tell Comedy "Batting Cage series"; and Season 10 of Comedy Central's Featuring with clips from each appearance achieving viral success. Event Page
• Tommy Thompson with Lily Meyer and Aidan Thibault (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Pat McGann // Keep Going (Parkway Theater, 7pm)- Pat McGann is quickly rising as one of the sharpest stand-ups in the comedy world. He's toured with Sebastian Maniscalco and appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Catch him at The Parkway this winter for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy! Event Page
• Carmen Lynch (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Grace O’Malley (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Grace O'Malley is a comedian and podcast host. She is thrilled to be launching her solo podcast, 'Disgraceful', with Alex Cooper’s Unwell network this year. Grace regularly opens for Whitney Cummings and is currently on her first headlining tour, The Down For Anything Tour. Event Page
• Open Mic Comedy At The Joint (The Joint, 7pm)- Hosted By Joe Johnson

Sunday, February 2nd

• Camp Bar Open Mic (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 6pm)- Hosted By James Stanley
• Open Mic Comedy Night At The Cardinal (Cardinal Bar, 8pm)- Hosted By Nicky K

Shows Outside the Twin Cities

Friday, January 31st

• JOSH SNEED (Rockwoods Comedy Club in Otsego, 5pm and 8pm)- Josh's new special, "Josh Sneed: Live in the Dessert", was released in 2018 by Dry Bar Comedy. Clips from the special have been viewed more than 50 million times. He has performed at the prestigious “Just For Laughs” Comedy Festival in Montreal, the Aspen Comedy Festival, and was chosen by Comedy Central to perform in their inaugural South Beach Comedy Festival. Event Page

Saturday, February 1st

• Stand Up Comedy Night! With Connor Hangsleben (Le Musique Room in St. Michael, 5:30 and 8pm)- Connor Hangsleben is a nationally touring comedian currently based out of his home state of Minnesota. He tours the country with his insightful small town kid act, that has gotten featured on Jeff and Larry’s Comedy Roundup on Sirius XM. After starting comedy in Minnesota, he quickly made the jump to Los Angeles where he became a regular performer at the Hollywood Improv. Event Page
• Comedy Night at Beaver Island (Beaver Island Brewing in St. Cloud, 8pm). Event Page.

If you’re interested in signing up or getting into stand-up but don’t know where to start, or if you just want to support the comics and help provide an audience, please check out Mike Brody List

This is an open invite to join me at Roseville Dreamers Vault, Friday January 31st to play boardgames. I will arrive around 6pm and play 15-30 minute games with whoever is there. At 7pm we'll decide what longer games to play. You'll know me by my bald head, bushy beard, and Costco/Ikea bag of games. I usually grab a table on the left side at the back of the gaming area.

If you're hesitating because you're not already into boardgames and we'll have to explain the rules to you, don't worry. I need to explain the rules to everyone basically every time. Even vets of the gaming scene have to have games explained to them. I also go out of my way to bring a wide variety of games so there is always a game to play you will be comfortable with.

If you've gone before and there is a specific game you'd like to play again, let me know in the comments here and I'll make sure it's in the bag.

Mississippi Park Connection is honored and excited to bring the 22nd annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Feb 9th, one of the nation's premier environmental and adventure film festivals to the heart of the Twin Cities at The Main Cinema, Minneapolis, MN.

Mississippi Park Connection is the official nonprofit organization for the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, your national park in the Twin Cities.

Proceeds from the event support equitable access to the Mississippi River. Visit Paddle Share to learn more about the self-service kayak program in the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area.

The day consists of three showings, each showing is sold independently.

• 12:30PM: Wild Child, 50-minute compilation of family-friendly and youth-centered short films to inspire action and stewardship of the planet.
• 2PM: Water Tales Festival, 150-minutes mix of films curated and selected by Mississippi Park Connection highlighting culture, activism, and stewardship around different bodies of water around the world.
• 4:45PM: Discover Your River, 90-minutes Mississippi Park Connection invites you to enjoy a compilation of films about local river advocates and their relationships with the Mississippi River.

More info and tickets at: https://parkconnection.org/events/2025/filmfestival

Break the Bubble is a meetup group that draws big crowds to brewery taprooms (and roomy coffee shops!) in the Twin Cities.

Our next event is Saturday morning (February 1st) at SK Coffee in St. Paul. It's in the lobby of Vandalia Tower, so there is plenty of space for everyone to join us. No fee to attend, just show up, put on a nametag, buy a cup of coffee, and start chatting. It's that easy! See you soon!

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/events/305469630/

Don't know if I'm allowed to ask this here, but I've been trying to get my brother out of the house. He's 22 and he has no social life at all. I desperately need something for him to do every single day. He's on the autism spectrum and I would have him just get a job but I've tried that and I just don't think it's going to work for him. I don't want to put him in a program that specifically for autistic people because he'll know that it's specifically for autistic people and then he'll feel like I'm insulting him. I just want him to go hang out and make friends and not be cooped up at the house. He doesn't really like nerd things. I thought about trying to get him into d&d and he won't budge. He likes man things like fishing and hiking and I don't do that. I don't leave the house. Anyways if I can't post this here I'll just delete it. If anyone has any suggestions for something I could take him to and then just leave him there and then maybe come back in like 4 hours or something. I just need him out the house.

I would also like to add that he is "High functioning". So he's able to do and understand alot. He struggles with meeting new people and knowing his limits.

He really likes to go to the gym but he kind of overworks himself. He'll like pull a muscle or something. So I don't like to leave him there unsupervised, but I really hate being at the gym.

I'm a massive nerd and I literally look like a stereotypical nerd I don't go to the gym I also don't leave the house. But he like wants to go do things, like outside. I need for him to have friends he can do that with.

I’m new to the neighborhood and noticed there are so many bars within the miles radius! I’m not a big drinker but love to order soda … maybe a beer and read one of my favorite books!

Sometimes on my phones so if anyone wants to strike up a conversation…

Overall, I’m a social butterfly and figured NE residents love to go to the bar so count me in!

Curious, who goes there on the regular so I have someone to talk to .. I’m new to NE Minneapolis ?

I have a high table across from the empanadas stand in the main seating area next to the self serve taps. You can find me wearing a red/black sweater and glasses with a cribbage board laid out on the table.

This is a weekly meetup dedicated to casual games of individual and team cribbage as well as good conversation. Players of all experience levels are welcome, and we are more than happy to teach those who want to learn!

MYM is close by Surly Brewing with a large parking lot and is close by a lightrail station. I typically bring a board or two with cards but you’re welcome to bring your own.

I will update this post with a table location about 15 minutes prior to the start time. Feel free to show up and leave whenever you’d like- I will be around for the duration of the time window.

See you there!

Hi! 21 NB here from st paul. My bf just left out of town and it made me realize I don't really have any friends😅. Not really a SAHM since I'm not a mom but I guess I could say I'm a "stay at home partner" and I can't drive so I'm pretty much always inside everyday unless me and my bf go out for groceries. I'm a full time babysitter as well so I have kids keeping me busy every day so I didn't really think much about how little of a social life I have. My interests are the zoo, horror movies, picnics, cooking, swimming, biking, baking, hosting things like parties, thrifting, and at the moment my favorite artist is Quail P. At the moment I'd love a calling buddy! I'm not the best at expressing everything through texts but I am a professional yapper when I'm actually speaking lol. I also have discord if anyone would like to chat there😊

This is an open invite to join me at Dreamers Vault in St Louis Park, Friday January 24th to play boardgames. I will arrive around 6pm and play 15-30 minute games with whoever is there. At 7pm we'll decide what longer games to play. You'll know me by my bald head, bushy beard, and Costco/Ikea bag of games. I will grab a table at the front of the store on the room with the windows facing the street.

If you're hesitating because you're not already into boardgames and we'll have to explain the rules to you, don't worry. I need to explain the rules to everyone basically every time. Even vets of the gaming scene have to have games explained to them. I also go out of my way to bring a wide variety of games so there is always a game to play you will be comfortable with.

If you've gone before and there is a specific game you'd like to play again, let me know in the comments here and I'll make sure it's in the bag.

HELLO i just recently moved to the cities and im looking for ppl to hang out with! im located in downtown hopkins and i have two handsome cats. i go to HTC for school, but i do online classes from work. looking for other college students to hopefully join a friend group or something😭 im very 🍃🍸 friendly and am down to chill with anyone. feel free to dm me here anyways thanks!

Minnesota weather is really doing its thing right now, but don’t let that stop you from checking out these great shows!

If you spot any shows missing from this list, feel free to drop them in the comments, and I’ll make sure to update it throughout the week.

Some of these shows are free, with suggested donations to support the organizers and keep our comedy community thriving. These contributions make it possible for comedians from near and far to refine their craft right here in our city.

Without further ado, here’s your comedy lineup for the week:

Monday, January 20th

• Uproar Open Mic (Bryant Lake Bowl, 7pm) - Hosted by Madi R.T, Comrade Tripp, and Devon Bland. Headliner: Ben Katzner
• Mondays at Moose Comedy Open Mic (NE Moose Bar and Grill, 9pm)- Hosted by Jon Standdard. Headliner: Ira Ford Event Page
• The 795th Monday Night Comedy Show (Club Underground, Spring Street Tavern, 8pm)- Hosted by Andrew Brynildson. Now a Free show!

Tuesday, January 21st

• Gambit Brewing Stand-Up Open Mic Duluth Invasion (Gambit Brewing, 7pm)- Hosted by Jesse the Shrink. A free show!
• Stand Up Saloon (Saloon, 8:30pm)- Hosted By Betty Bang. Featuring Rustina Phoenix-Nuttz and Baily Murphy
• Craic Up Open Mic (Morrissey’s, 7pm)- Hosted By Alex Swalve
• Acme Open Mic ( Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)

Wednesday, January 22nd

• Fishbowl Bowl Comedy (Sisyphus Brewing, 7pm)- A free show! Hosted By Lucy Beers Schenk and Zach Kagan. Come with a 3 minute stand-up routine typed/written out. The routines will be mixed up in a bowl, and drawn by your other fellow performers - meaning you'll perform someone else's jokes and you'll get to watch someone else perform yours. Event Page

• 7Below Comedy Show (Zamboni’s on 7th, 8pm) - Hosted by Rachel Kennedy. Instagram.

• Comedy Free-For-All (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)-Every Wednesday, there's a mix of pros and up-and-comers for a show where anything goes, and best of all, it’s FREE to attend. Event Page

• Eddie Gossling (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page

Thursday, January 23rd

• Darlings Comedy Show (Zhora Darlings, 9pm) – Hosted by Ben Katzner, Lucy Beers Schenk and Tido Maldonado. RSVP | Instagram.
• Thursday Night Revolver (Terminal Bar, 11:30pm) - Hosted by Andrew Himmer. Open mic from 7pm-11:30pm followed by a roast-inspired show.
• Eleanor Kerrigan (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)- Eleanor is the latest in a long line of historically funny women who cut their teeth at the World-Famous Comedy Store. Starting out as a waitress there, Eleanor learned the ropes of comedy, all the while making the best comics in the country laugh, in the kitchen of the club. Event Page
• Eddie Gossling (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page
• Matt Mathews: Boujee on a Budget Tour 2025 (State Theatre, 7pm)-After the success of his recent debut tour, rising comedian and social media sensation Matt Mathews is thrilled to announce his latest national stand-up comedy tour. Event Page

Friday, January 24th

• Big Auntie Energy (Parkway Theater, 7:30pm)- Big Auntie Energy is the all-Ojibwe comedy trio of Deanna StandingCloud, Rob “The Rez Reporter” Fairbanks, and Trish Cook. Join them for an evening of Native humor — this popular event sells out every year — don’t miss out! Event Page
• Jenny Zigrino with Osama Basal (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm)- With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty observations with a cheeky style that challenges social norms. Appearing with Jenny is... Osama Basal. You may have heard him on NPR, or seen him at the Columbus Comedy Festival. Event Page
• Late Night Open Mic (Comedy Corner Underground, 10pm)
• THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Experience (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm)- THE DOSE returns to Sisyphus for another mind-bending journey of experimentation, laughter, and healing. Set in a vibrant and surreal venue, THE DOSE is a fully immersive psychedelic experience featuring a carefully curated line-up of some of the best comedians in the country (seen on HBO, Comedy Central, Late Night, Netflix, Don't Tell, and more!) Event Page
• Kelly Collette with Cianna Violet and Drew Schingen (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Eddie Gossling (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Eleanor Kerrigan (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Eleanor is the latest in a long line of historically funny women who cut their teeth at the World-Famous Comedy Store. Starting out as a waitress there, Eleanor learned the ropes of comedy, all the while making the best comics in the country laugh, in the kitchen of the club. Event Page
• Sal Vulcano Everything's Fine Tour (State Theatre, 7pm)-American improvisational and stand-up comedian Sal Vulcano brings his Everything's Fine tour to Minneapolis for one night only. Event Page

Saturday, January 25th

• Free Late Night Comedy show at Indeed!(Oxroom at Indeed, 10pm) Hosted By Max Chapman and Lily Meyer.
• Dry Mouth January Comedy Show (The Warrior’s Garden - Hemp & Wellness, 7pm)- Get ready to laugh your dry mouth off at our Dry Mouth January Comedy Show - a night of hilarious stand-up comedy that will leave you parched Event Page
• Jenny Zigrino with Osama Basal (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm & 10pm)- With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty observations with a cheeky style that challenges social norms. Appearing with Jenny is... Osama Basal. You may have heard him on NPR, or seen him at the Columbus Comedy Festival. Event Page
• THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Experience (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm and 10pm)- THE DOSE returns to Sisyphus for another mind-bending journey of experimentation, laughter, and healing. Set in a vibrant and surreal venue, THE DOSE is a fully immersive psychedelic experience featuring a carefully curated line-up of some of the best comedians in the country (seen on HBO, Comedy Central, Late Night, Netflix, Don't Tell, and more!) Event Page
• Kelly Collette with Cianna Violet and Drew Schingen (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Don’t Tell Comedy Show (Secret Location in NorthEast, 8pm) - Lineup and location are revealed on the day of the show. Event Page
• Eddie Gossling (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Eleanor Kerrigan (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Eleanor is the latest in a long line of historically funny women who cut their teeth at the World-Famous Comedy Store. Starting out as a waitress there, Eleanor learned the ropes of comedy, all the while making the best comics in the country laugh, in the kitchen of the club. Event Page

Sunday, January 26th

• One Up (Sisyphus Brewing, 4pm)- One Up is a comedic-storytelling show hosted by Ben Katzner and Monica Coleslaw that combines improv, crowd participation and competitive conversation for a wholly unique and hilarious experience. Event page
• Eleanor Kerrigan (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Eleanor is the latest in a long line of historically funny women who cut their teeth at the World-Famous Comedy Store. Starting out as a waitress there, Eleanor learned the ropes of comedy, all the while making the best comics in the country laugh, in the kitchen of the club. Event Page
• Camp Bar Open Mic ( Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 6pm)- Hosted By James Stanley

Shows Outside the Twin Cities

Friday, January 24th

TBD

Saturday, January 25th

• Stand Up Comedy: Giggles for St. Jude (Hackamore Brewing, 7pm)- first annual comedy night benefiting St Jude Children's Research Hospital! Event Page
• Comedy Night at Beaver Island (Beaver Island Brewing in St. Cloud, 8pm) Event Page.

If you’re interested in signing up or getting into stand-up but don’t know where to start, or if you just want to support the comics and help provide an audience, please check out Mike Brody List

Join us for a hike along the 9 mile creek trail in Bloomington. We will do an approximately 4 mile hike from the Harrison picnic grounds to the Minnesota River and back. Hike is mostly flat and paved for about half the way. Come and join us, have some great conversation, and do something good for your health on a winters day. Feel free to DM me with questions.

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No need to sign up, just come on by, meet in the parking lot and join us for the hike. We will start walking around 10:10 or so.

If you're interested in American mahjong, join us at BlackStack Brewery on Friday, Jan 24th!

This is for newbies or beginning players. More advanced are welcome, but expect beginner pace of play. We will probably have a mix of abilities. Depending on how many show up, we'll pair up players (total beginners with more advanced) then move on to individual play. We'll figure it out as we go, depending on the number and play level of attendees.

We have up to 3 mahjong sets available and up to 4 can play per set. Let me know if you are interested!

The group was very mixed: both male and female, and age range from mid 20s to about 60. All are welcome!

Where: BlackStack Date: Friday. Jan 24th Time: 6:30

Hope to see you there!

If anyone is interested in continuing to play or wants to join a future game here is a link to the discord: https://discord.gg/eQNK5TusS8 I

Please use this meetup link if you'd like to attend: https://www.meetup.com/twin-cities.../events/305709685/...

Bring your best vegan chili or super bowl appetizer and have fun with friends while we watch adorable puppies/kittens and dogs/cats get up to all their crazy shenanigans on the field!

Things start at 11am with the kickoff of the 3rd annual The Great American Rescue Bowl (cats/dogs) before moving into Puppy Bowl XXI which starts at 1pm! There will be multiple rooms with TVs playing the events so there is plenty of room for everyone.

I will provide toppings for the chilis, but please let me know if there is anything specific you would like to bring. I will have cards so we can label if the dish contains gluten or any other allergens.

I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!

Hello im a 25M just looking to make friends, preferably local so I can get out and do stuff, I don’t do much in the winter other than work and play my pc so I’m not very social, I like all music really, anything but country not too picky, i work with my hands for a living so I build a lot of stuff out of wood, love to fish and watch movies send a message :)

The table is the same location from last week, across from the Revival Meats stand in the main seating area. I’m wearing a green beanie and white knit sweatshirt, and you’ll see a board on the table!

This is a weekly meetup dedicated to casual games of individual and team cribbage as well as good conversation. Players of all experience levels are welcome, and we are more than happy to teach those who want to learn!

MYM is close by Surly Brewing with a large parking lot and is close by a lightrail station. I typically bring a board or two with cards but you’re welcome to bring your own.

I have a commitment in the early afternoon which is why I shifted the time by an hour this week; returning players are ofc welcome to show up at the typical 2:00 time- just post where the table will be!

See you there!

Break the Bubble is a meetup group that draws big crowds to brewery taprooms in the Twin Cities. Our next event is Thursday (January 23rd) at Bauhaus Brew Labs in NE Mpls. No fee to attend, just show up, put on a nametag, buy a drink (beer or soda, it's not a drinking club), and start chatting. It's that easy! See you soon!

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/events/305342530/

Looking for chess cafes/clubs

Ive been trying and trying and trying to find frìends but i dont even know where to look. So please, im open to anything, and dont judge. Id love to tàlk😉

Hi everyone. I'm M 47 (omg, how did that happen already?) in the Bloomington area. Single Dad, two teenage sons, if it matters to anyone. I've recently gotten back into Golden Tee Golf quite a bit, but that's something that isn't awful to do by myself, not that I wouldn't gladly play with friends.

I really miss having a partner or friend(s) to do other things with though. Roller skating, disc golf, movies (theater or at home), pool, and darts are all things I'd like to do more if I didn't have to do them by myself.
Some other tidbits to give you an idea of possible friendship compatibility: I'm socially awkward and anxious. Have ADHD. Oversharer. Compassionate and loyal. Liberal. Sarcastic. Moderately skilled at most activities but amazing at none. Love animals, especially dogs. If you don't share any of my hobbies interests but want to hang out and let me pet your dog(s)/cat that still sounds pretty sweet.

Thanks for your time 🙂

I'm hosting a vegan dine out at Everest on Grand on Wednesday, February 19th at 6:30pm. Everyone is welcome! You do not need to be vegan to attend, but everything ordered at this event needs to be vegan. Please ask if you have any questions.

Check out their menu - they have a lot of really good options! To see which items are vegan click the "See MENU & Order" button to bring up another menu screen which includes dietary icons. Looks for the two leaves (when you hover over it will say vegan). The "V" icon is only vegetarian.
Menu of Everest On Grand

Please sign up through this Meetup event if you'd like to attend: Dine Out at Everest on Grand, Wed, Feb 19, 2025, 6:30 PM | Meetup

Looking for something to do while the Vikings take on the Rams? I’ve got you covered! Skip the nerves and unwind with some comedy tonight. Here’s this week’s lineup! if you spot any shows missing from this list, feel free to drop them in the comments, and I’ll make sure to update it throughout the week.

Some of these shows are free, with suggested donations to support the organizers and keep our comedy community thriving. These contributions make it possible for comedians from near and far to refine their craft right here in our city.

Without further ado, here’s your comedy lineup for the week:

Monday, January 13th

• Free Monday Night Comedy show at Indeed!(Oxroom at Indeed, 7pm) Hosted By Max Chapman and Lily Meyer. Featuring Ellie Hino, James Stanley, Tommy Ryman, Brandi Brown and Luis Uz
• Uproar Open Mic (Bryant Lake Bowl, 7pm) - Hosted by Madi R.T, Comrade Tripp, and Devon Bland. Headliner: Rene Humberto
• Mondays at Moose Comedy Open Mic (NE Moose Bar and Grill, 9pm)- Hosted by Jon Standdard. Headliner: Sydni Stephens Event Page

Tuesday, January 14th

• Gambit Brewing Stand-Up Open Mic Ladies Night (Gambit Brewing, 7pm)- Hosted by Jesse the Shrink. A free show!

Wednesday, January 15th

• The Modist Comedy Hour (Modist, 8pm)- Hosted By Lahiru Samarasinghe. Featuring:Ethan Pedersen, Cianna Violet, Elizabeth Selin, Ben Katzner, Derrick Johnson,and Comrade Tripp. Event Page
• Jesse The Shrink's Midlife Crisis Show 3! (Parkway Theater, 7pm)- A nod to how we all got here (this isn’t how we imagined it, is it??) and how we’re trying our best to cope (Nirvana is classic rock now??), this show is for anyone who’s found themselves thinking ‘I can’t believe that was that long ago,’ ‘Why am I so tired?,’ or ‘I can’t believe the price of candy bars!’. Event Page
• 7Below Comedy Show (Zamboni’s on 7th, 8pm) - Hosted by Rachel Kennedy. Instagram.
• Comedy Free-For-All (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)-Every Wednesday, there's a mix of pros and up-and-comers for a show where anything goes, and best of all, it’s FREE to attend. Event Page
• Gareth Reynolds (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page

Thursday, January 16th

• Nosferatu Presents: An Evening of Stand Up Comedy (Whiteys Old Town Saloon, 8pm This is a one time comedy event presented by local favorite Sam 14!There is a free open mic from 7-8 so please arrive early to grab your drinks and seats before the show starts at 8.The show is in the basement When you enter Whitey's Saloon walk straight to the back toward the kitchen and just passed the bathrooms will be a staircase on your left that leads down to the basement. Event Page
• Bear Cave Comedy Night (Bear Cave Brewing in Hopkins, 7pm)- Bear Cave Brewing is hosting comedy night! Come see live local talent deliver big laughs while you enjoy craft brews! Event Page
• Darlings Comedy Show (Zhora Darlings, 9pm) - Hosted by Ellie Hino and Ben Katzner. RSVP | Instagram.
• Thursday Night Revolver (Terminal Bar, 11:30pm) - Hosted by Andrew Himmer. Open mic from 7pm-11:30pm followed by a roast-inspired show.
• Gareth Reynolds (Acme Comedy Club, 8pm)- Event page
• Ira Ford & Friends (House of Comedy, 7:30pm)- Ira Ford, from Maryland, was a lyricist before he followed his passion of comedy. He was always amazed at how a comedian could hold so many people's attention. Now based in Minneapolis, he is an open book who talks about life experiences ranging from drugs to family. Event Page

Friday, January 17th

• Comedy Fore a Cause! (Highland National Golf Course, 7pm)- Get ready to laugh for a great cause! Join us on January 17, 2025, at the Highland National Golf Course in St. Paul, MN, for a night of comedy that will leave you in stitches—all while supporting Saint Paul’s Parks & Recreation Department and the kids who benefit from its programs. - Event Page
• Grant Winkles with Frankie Runquist (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm)- Grant Winkels has been performing his whole life. After years of gigging as a musician, he finally convinced himself that he was funny. He’s been convincing audiences ever since. Frankie Marie Runquist discovered her passion for comedy in 2019 while living in Austin, TX, but after a while, she returned to her Minnesota roots, where she refined her craft and created Funny Bachelors, a comedy dating show where comedians riff on live dates. Event Page
• Late Night Open Mic (Comedy Corner Underground, 10pm)
• Luke Mones (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm)- Luke wrote and starred in the Comedy Central digital series Genies. He was selected by Netflix for their Introducing… stand up showcase at their inaugural comedy festival and was named an Up Next comedian by Comedy Central. Event Page
• Special Show: AJ Wilkerson (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Des Bishop (Parkway Theater, 7pm)- Native New Yorker Des Bishop moved from Queens to Ireland in his mid-teens in 1990. He first came to prominence with his extraordinary TV series The Des Bishop Work Experience (2004), where he lived on minimum wage in a series of different jobs in Ireland. Mixing this documentary footage with stand-up, the series became one of the most talked-about of the year, and propelled Des into national stardom. Event Page
• Gareth Reynolds (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Don’t Tell Comedy Show (Secret Location in Hamline, 8pm) - Lineup and location are revealed on the day of the show. Event Page
• Ryan Long Special Presentation (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Ryan Long is a NYC Comedian who has amassed more than a billion views with his viral videos on youtube.com, ryanlongcomedy. He is currently the host of the popular podcast The Boyscast with Ryan Long, and has appeared on NETFLIX, MTV, JFL, and NBC. Event Page

Saturday, January 18th

• Grant Winkles with Frankie Runquist (Comedy Corner Underground, 8pm & 10pm)- Grant Winkels has been performing his whole life. After years of gigging as a musician, he finally convinced himself that he was funny. He’s been convincing audiences ever since. Frankie Marie Runquist discovered her passion for comedy in 2019 while living in Austin, TX, but after a while, she returned to her Minnesota roots, where she refined her craft and created Funny Bachelors, a comedy dating show where comedians riff on live dates. Event Page
• Luke Mones (Sisyphus Brewing, 8pm)- Luke wrote and starred in the Comedy Central digital series Genies. He was selected by Netflix for their Introducing… stand up showcase at their inaugural comedy festival and was named an Up Next comedian by Comedy Central. Event Page
• Special Show: AJ Wilkerson (Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 8pm) - Event Page
• Don’t Tell Comedy Show (Secret Location in Webber Park, 8pm) - Lineup and location are revealed on the day of the show. Event Page
• Gareth Reynolds (Acme Comedy Club, 7pm & 9:30pm)- Event page
• Ryan Long Special Presentation (House of Comedy, 7:30pm & 9:45pm)- Ryan Long is a NYC Comedian who has amassed more than a billion views with his viral videos on youtube.com, ryanlongcomedy. He is currently the host of the popular podcast The Boyscast with Ryan Long, and has appeared on NETFLIX, MTV, JFL, and NBC.Event Page

Sunday, January 19th

• Day Block Brewing Comedy Showcase (Day Block Brewing, 6pm)-Hosted by Phil Kolas. Featuring Luis Uz and Ateh Ekinde. Headliner: Chris Maddock. Event Page
• Odd Brothers & Ira Ford Comedy Presents: Light ’em Up The BONG SHOW 3.0 (Hook and Ladder Theater, 7pm)- Hosted By Ira Ford. The Hook hosts a unique and interactive comedy improv experience for Twin City comedy and cannabis fans! Featured Opener: Luis Uz. Event Page
• Camp Bar Open Mic( Laugh Camp Comedy Club, 6pm)- Hosted By James Stanley

Shows Outside the Twin Cities

Friday, January 17th

• Next Stop Comedy at Heavy Rotation Brewing Co.! (Heavy Rotation Brewing CO in Brooklyn Park, 8pm)- Next Stop Comedy brings top stand-up comedians to your favorite local venues! Each show features a novel line-up with acts seen on TV and heard on your favorite podcasts. Event Page
• Standup Comedy New Material Night at Luce Line Brewing in Plymouth (Luce Line Brewing, 8pm)- Join us for YellowBrick Comedy's New Material Night. We've done a couple New Material Nights so far and they've been a hit! The idea is to bring in some of the top Twin Cities comedians and encourage them to showcase their newest jokes, premises and stories in front of a large and enthusiastic audience. Event Page
• John Bush Comedy Show (Eagle Valley Golf Course, 7pm)- John Bush has been seen on HBO & Showtime, Gotham Comedy Life, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Featuring Ben Marcotte. Event Page

Saturday, January 18th

• Comedy Night at Beaver Island (Beaver Island Brewing in St. Cloud, 8pm)- Luis Uz and Lahiru Samarasinghe. Headliner Chris Maddock. Event Page.
• Freshly Squeezed Comedy @ LTD Brewing in Hopkins (LTD Brewing, 8pm) Hosted by Jesse the Shrink and Lefty Crumpet. Featuring Linda Aarons and Drew Schingen. Event Page
• John Bush Comedy Show (Nordic Brewpub in Monticello, 7pm)- John Bush has been seen on HBO & Showtime, Gotham Comedy Life, and Late Night with Conan O'Brien. Featuring Ben Marcotte. Event Page

If you’re interested in signing up or getting into stand-up but don’t know where to start, or if you just want to support the comics and help provide an audience, please check out Mike Brody List

This is an open invite to join me at Fox Den in Burnsville, Friday January 17th to play boardgames. I will arrive around 6pm and play 15-30 minute games with whoever is there. At 7pm we'll decide what longer games to play. You'll know me by my bald head, bushy beard, and Costco/Ikea bag of games. I try to get a table closer to the food area, but still in the open area.

CROWD WARNING: I don't know how busy Fox Den will be this Friday as there is a Magic pre-release available. Normally on weekends like this I don't bother due to crowds, but the staff told me they are not holding a regular pre-release event this time. It's a more expensive set and Hasbro did not authorize prize support. They did say Hasbro wanted them to promote it with something so they may still be busier than normal. Just wanted to give fair warning in case someone considering their first time has crowd anxiety.

BACK TO THE COPY/PASTED WEEKLY MESSAGE:

If you're hesitating because you're not already into boardgames and we'll have to explain the rules to you, don't worry. I need to explain the rules to everyone basically every time. Even vets of the gaming scene have to have games explained to them. I also go out of my way to bring a wide variety of games so there is always a game to play you will be comfortable with.

If you've gone before and there is a specific game you'd like to play again, let me know in the comments here and I'll make sure it's in the bag.

Break the Bubble is a meetup group that draws big crowds to brewery taprooms in the Twin Cities. Our next event is Friday (January 17th) at Gambit Brewing in St. Paul. No fee to attend, just show up, put on a nametag, buy a drink (beer or soda, it's not a drinking club), and start chatting. It's that easy! See you soon!

https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-break-the-bubble-msp/events/304359691/

Hi all! I’m a 24F (25 in March), I’ve been in the south metro for 2.5 years now and have not had great luck meeting new people 😅 one of my goals this year is to get out more and meet more people!

A little bit about me: I have a cat named Stan. I love music and go to a lot of concerts, mainly rock but I like pretty much all genres besides country! Started collecting vinyls a year or so ago so love going to record stores! I don’t go out to bars much but if I do it’s definitely to a dive bar. Also enjoy a good brewery or distillery!

Feel free to message me! Open to all connections and looking forward to making some new friends :)

Hey all!

The response to our inaugural Women, Trans, and Nonbinary Dodgeball League registration has been absolutely amazing—thank you all for the incredible support! We've seen lots of Reddit users eager for a fun social sport this winter signing up, and we’re thrilled to share that we’re at 75 players with just 5 spots left before registration closes this Wednesday.

If you’ve been on the fence or are just now discovering our league, we’d love for you to join us! You can find all the registration details here:

https://minnesotadodgeball.com/winter-2025-wtnb/

In a time of so much division and intensity in our daily lives, we’re deeply committed to building a welcoming and vibrant community. Our league is here to provide a safe and fun space where this amazing community can come together to play dodgeball and connect. We hope to see you on the court!

*Please note that this league is specifically for Women, Trans, and Nonbinary individuals. It is not an exclusively She/They league or a women-only league. We welcome anyone who identifies as a cisgender woman, as well as all members of the trans and nonbinary communities. This may include players who may come across as male presenting but also self-identify as part of this community. While we embrace diverse gender identities across our various leagues, if you do not identify as a cisgender woman, trans, or nonbinary, we kindly ask that you explore our other league options.

Our table is located in the main seating area next to the Revival Smoked Meats stand. I’ll be wearing a red sweater and have cribbage boards set up on the table.

This is a weekly recurring meetup focused on casual cribbage games; if you’re interested in learning how to play you are more than welcome!

The venue is located a block away from Surly Brewing and has parking; it is also nearby a lightrail station. Food and drinks are sold inside but you’re not obligated to buy anything.

I will update this post with a table location 15 minutes prior to the start time. See you there!

P.S. thank you to those who kept it going while I was out with covid last week!