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Comedy

Comedian and former SNL cast member, Vanessa Bayer, performed her stand-up routine at the Ted Mann Concert Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 17.

The tragic punchline victim in this year’s homecoming comedy show? Communication studies.

by Kate Drakulic
Published October 23, 2017
Students laughed their way into homecoming week with a Saturday Night Live star and a local Minneapolis comedian.
Left Improv actors Hannah, and Taha perform an act based on a audiences annoyance with her phone not updating Saturday, June 17, 2017.

The rest is still unscripted: Minneapolis’ distinct improv comedy scene

by Katie Lauer
Published June 22, 2017
The Twin Cities Improv Festival celebrates its 11th year with a five-day event.

Culture compass: Concerts, craft beer and comedy

by Katie Lauer
Published March 30, 2017
A&E weighs in on what you should be doing this weekend.
Comedian Hasan Minhaj will headline Al-Madinah Cultural Center's Comedy Night on Sunday.

UMN’s Al-Madinah hosts Comedy Night to raise awareness, raise laughs

by Maddy Folstein
Published March 29, 2017
Comedian Hasan Minhaj of “The Daily Show” will headline Al-Madinah Cultural Center’s April 2 show
Comic book writer Eliot Rahal poses in his office in front of his published comic books at his home in Minneapolis on Monday, Nov. 28, 2016.

Comic book writer Eliot Rahal starts new hybrid stand-up comedy show

by Joe Cristo
Published December 1, 2016
The show, called “New Comic Book Day,” will include live sketches, faux comic reviews and interviews with fake superheroes.
Local comedian and host of "Magnotronic," Maggie Faris who will be headlining Comedy Corner Underground this weekend.

A sucker for silly

by Austen Macalus
Published May 3, 2016
A&E sits down with local comedian Maggie Faris to talk about her ridiculous stand-up.
Comedian Kurt Braunohler, who will be headlining Acme Comedy Club through Saturday.

Constant comedy

by Austen Macalus
Published April 26, 2016
Comedian Kurt Braunohler is continually producing, performing and progressing his work.
Comedian Mary Mack who will performing in "Crash & Burn" and will headline a week at Acme Comedy Club in June.

Let’s see how this goes

by Austen Macalus
Published April 19, 2016
Risk and opportunity abound for comics in the annual “Crash & Burn” show this week.
Pat Susmilch

Validation after all these years

by Austen Macalus
Published April 14, 2016
Local stand-up comic Patrick Susmilch’s debut album digs into personal matters.
Comedian Emily Galati

Quick on the draw

by Austen Macalus
Published April 12, 2016
Chicago comedian Emily Galati brings her snappy, socially aware humor to Minneapolis.
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