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Comedy

University of Minnesota alumna Linda Aarons performs the first set of the night Wednesday at Acme Comedy Company in Minneapolis.

Acme turns 20

by Sarah Harper
Published November 10, 2011
Acme Comedy Company is celebrating its 20 year relationship with the Twin Cities. Hey baby, doesn’t it feel like we just got together yesterday?

Notorious T.I.G.

by Martina Marosi
Published November 10, 2011
Comedian Tig Notaro is coming to the U. Can you believe it?
University of Minnesota alumna Andy Erikson has made a name for herself in the local comedy scene. She will be performing at the Corner Bar Men with Hats show Thursday, Nov. 3. at 8 pm.

How do you do, Andy?

by Sarah Harper
Published November 3, 2011
Andy Erikson has a few wishes: She wants everyone to be nice to each other, the moon to be closer to the earth and unicorns to be real.
The comedienne first received national attention when she placed fourth on Last Comic Standing. She also appeared on the Ellen Degeneres show, even though her material is not necessarily for the daytime television crowd. I dont think anythings off-limits, Schumer said.

Schumer Humor

by Martina Marosi
Published November 3, 2011
Comedian Amy Schumer brings the ruckus to the Varsity

Black on Black

by Martina Marosi
Published October 27, 2011
Michael Ian Black talks Money, Meghan McCain, the Minnesota State Fair and all things Michael Ian Black.
Women Underground: Ladies Night is happening at Club Underground  on Thursday 9:00p.m.

Comedic Ladyland

by Sarah Harper
Published October 27, 2011
Lady comics are hanging a “Girls Only” sign on the stage tonight at Club Underground.

Harlandia

by Joseph Kleinschmidt
Published October 20, 2011
Comedian Harland Williams crafts recognizable, eccentric characters that populate his stand-up routine and films like “Dumb and Dumber.”

Comedians-come-Lately

by Martina Marosi
Published October 6, 2011
The Comedians of Chelsea Lately make a pit stop in Minneapolis.
Anthony Jeselnik will be performing at the Acme Comedy Club through Saturday.

Interview: Anthony Jeselnik

by Raghav Mehta
Published September 22, 2011
A&E caught up with comedy's newest merchant of mean
Comedy you can BeGleib in

Comedy you can BeGleib in

by Sarah Harper
Published September 8, 2011
Comedian Ben Gleib will treat the Twin Cities to his playful brand of humor this weekend.

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