I've now seen a couple of different comedy shows at the Acme Comedy Club. I like how intimate the…read morevenue is, but some of the seats/rows are very close together. The lighting and sound has always been decent as well (not too loud or too bright). You don't get to pick your seat. It gets assigned after you pick up your ticket and check in. They will take in your preference on how close you want to be to the stage (remember those in the front couple row may be picked on lol). I haven't eaten at Acme before, but I've always gotten a drink. Servers walk around during the show, so there is no need to get up and go to the bar. Which is good, because you can't get served at the bar window inside of the venue. They have brought in some comedians I've heard of before and seek out to attend and others I've never heard of before, but went to anyways and I've enjoyed both equally.

If you're considering the dinner-and-show experience at Acme Comedy Co., I'd suggest looking…read moreelsewhere. The only bright spot of the evening was our server at Stix, who was friendly, attentive, and did a good job. Unfortunately, the food was disappointing. The chicken was overcooked and unseasoned, and the meal was not worth the price. The comedy show was far worse. Tim Slagle's act included offensive jokes about women, LGBTQ+ people, and Somalis that were misogynistic, racist, and homophobic. Instead of being entertaining, the performance was mean-spirited and uncomfortable. We got up and left before the show ended, and we weren't alone. Hearing from staff on the way out that this is how he performs every time was especially concerning. Since Acme continues to book him, it's fair to assume they are comfortable associating their brand with that type of material. This was my first visit, and it will definitely be my last.

I came to the Brave New Workshop to watch Smelling Elon's Musk. The theater seating is on the…read moresecond floor and they have snacks and beverages for sale in the lobby. Snacks ranged from candies to popcorn and they had various alcoholic and n/a beverages. Drinks were around $10 each but they did have a last chance sale for $6 cans. As for the show, we were cracking up throughout! The cast put together an amazing show and brought humor to the unfortunate reality that is the wealth gap. I would definitely come back to see another show!

I do love the BNW, but this wasn't their best. We had no table service despite sitting right up…read morefront. My recollection is they previously had servers. Maybe not. Seems a missed opportunity for revenue. I know we would have imbibed beyond the first round we bought ourselves on the way in. Then there was the show, "Hypocralypse Now", which was amusing in spots but never exceeded expectations. Good, not great. I would compare the place to Second City in Chicago, in terms of ambiance and atmosphere, and Second City doesn't always hit a home run either. This was fun, and we loved all the taunts of the current vile administration, but perhaps MAGA is too easy a target.

Like my prior Yelp review. Great place to do stand-up or "sit down" comedy or even have poetry…read moreslams or other writings shared in their little comedy room. I believe they let you order in, so the food service is accepting of outside sources. They are so nice and caring, and they are very LGBTQ+ friendly. I would highly recommend them, and I had an amazing time

Intimate with great lighting and gracious hosts. It's connected to a brewery for those who enjoy…read morebeer.

Laugh camp was great! My wife and I went almost last minute and we're able to easily get tickets…read more The venue is super cool as you first go into the bar area and then check in before going into the stage area. All the workers were super efficient and nice. Definitely not their first rodeo and it seemed like everything was firing on all cylinders for them. Get there a bit early if you get general admission seats so you can snag a good spot. Not too many bad seats in the house though! Will be going back!

We thoroughly enjoyed our New Years Eve night here! The pizza was delicious, the service was…read moreexemplary, and the comedy show was spectacular! Maggie Faris was the lead comic of the night. She is a professional who knows how to read the crowd. She even has a special on Amazon Prime; Maggie Faris. It is now the next morning, and my stomach still hurts from laughing so much! Get there early and prepare for a very, very fun night!

Was in town this last weekend from Nashville visiting friends who brought me to this cool gem !!…read moreSmall, intimate club that's in the lower level of a larger theater....(those are my fave!)....Like seeing a live "Who's Line is it Anyways"!! Such a cool vibe with above the bar talent!! Easily this show could've been on Broadway or Vegas or even home in Nashville... and to hear it had been running for multiple decades showed how cool and fresh they've kept it....Steve Ray himself was there hosting it!! Was so cool! It's a dinner theater and dinner was ok w/ some flavor, but the service was off the chart....Our server "Rochelle" shot us a funny line and it was used in a skit... I'd definitely recommend this show!! Stevie has a cool vibe and the talent he has working with him tells me he's kept taking care of BOTH of his guests his top priority!! Thanks 4 The Laughs Ya'all!! TK

What a hoot! We had such a great time! Haven't laughed that hard in a while! The show was fun, the…read morefood was delish and the staff was friendly. Really nice night out!

Laughter in the Loft has all the comics we are used to see downtown and at a lot cheaper prices!…read morePlus we get to see them in our own north suburbs!

This place is fantastic! We went to the early show and laughed our heads off. The games were pretty…read morestandard for an improv troupe - but with a few unique twists that helped keep the evening exciting and fun. The talent was amazing, definitely the best I've seen in the twin cities. They also were well versed, taking on improvised songs as expertly as they implemented random selections from the audience. The environment is great: clean, accessible, and family friendly. I know I will be returning and I'd highly recommend anyone else do the same.

Good, clean comedy. It was a great event for our church group. The actors are very talented at…read moreworking with what they get from the audience. ComedySportz was great to work with as they gave us a group rate and reserved seats so our group could sit together. We will definitely come back!

Saw a show at the House of Comedy for the first time and for a small venue, things went decently…read morewell! We went to a late night show beginning at 9:45, your ticket will say to arrive a half hour early. We showed up a minute past 9, and the line to enter hadn't even begun so we sat at one of the 8 tables in the small bar attached. The line quickly grew outside into the mall area and we were let in at roughly 9:40. I had no idea what to expect for seating so here is a break down for you! They offered 3 ticket options, GA, Preferred seating, and a 3-course Dinner ticket. I was hoping to get preferred seating tickets since I really wanted to be close to the stage - glad I didn't! Preferred seating does NOT mean you are up close and personal with the comedian. It DOES mean you get your own high top in the middle of the room. Since we arrived early our GA tickets got us 3-seats from the stage! (And no we didn't just get lucky, everyone around us was GA. We all looked at each other confused when the comedian thanked us for buying preferred seats...) They have ushers to direct you to your seats. Hope you aren't claustrophobic because you are packed in tight at long lunch room type tables with other people not in your party. I figured we would most likely be sat with strangers so I wasn't concerned with any of that. The show was a sold out so it was difficult to get up and go to the bathroom after you had already gotten to your seat. The tables are very close together because once everyone is seated their chairs practically go back to back with one another. The bathrooms were nice and very clean. The women's room was a little hard to find but the staff were able to direct me promptly as I looked a bit confused. They do begin table services once you're seated and the servers were on top of their game! You order, they collect a card, and bring it back once it is added to your tab. The cocktail concoctions are a bit strange... a Paloma with soda water, grapefruit juice, sprite and grenadine... YIKES. Weird combo. My brother and I opted to just get basic mixies. They also offered apps, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, salads, and desserts. We didn't choose to eat since it was late but they had good options. One thing that would deter me from this venue was the heat. I have never sweat so much in my life! That room was hot, as it was packed full with roughly 200 people. The temp was intense to a point where I questioned if I would be able to stay for the whole show or pass out at my table since I couldn't leave my seat with how tight it was. I'm glad I got a water because I mainly sipped on that instead of my drink to keep me cool. I don't think I would ever go to a show here in the summer unless they turn the AC way down low otherwise it would be an oven. Overall, the show was fantastic! When exiting it wasn't a massive zoo rush which was nice. Positives: Staff were fantastic, service was great, good food options, and sight lines were impeccable. Negatives: The heat, and proximity of the front row tables. Advice for the company: As someone who also works in entertainment (concerts & comedy) and part of my job is creating seat names/descriptions.. please add a small description to your preferred seating ticket. If I had purchased these tickets I would have been disappointed because you assume it means you will be closer to the stage. Or rename it "Private Table Seating" or something similar.

Service here is a hard pass. 2 item limit but never was seen by server - UPDATE - server came…read moreconveniently after the show started - after the kitchen was CLOSED - I refused to buy anything because despite being ignored while she was getting drunk on the job - who spends their money somewhere who ignores you for OVER AN HOUR. mind you people around us were on their 2nd-3rd rounds of food/drinks. that is the main joke. The GM came out to address us not abiding to the 2 item limit - very unprofessional (PARKER - wrote his name so sloppy was probably drunk as well) very rude and condescending, he made several excuses for his under the influence employee ignoring us.. but stood on having to buy 2 items or leave. Mind you the kitchen was closed at this point. We are almost an hour into the show. I told him i'm not buying anything after being ignored for an hr and also asked if he wanted us to chug 2 drinks w/ less than an hr left of the show and having to drive home. He suggested we buy 2 bottles of water - each. ABSOLUTELY NOT SPENDING A DIME.. or penny here. After some back and forth about it he said he can offer comp tickets to any other show - WHY THE F would we come back again?! Definitely putting the wrong people in management. The point was we were ignored over an hour, there's nothing you can do for me at that point. I'd never sit at a restaurant over an hr with no service and still spend my money there. It did escalate to security coming to kick us out. Thats where the employees showed their true colors. Just trashed. Yelling despite a show going on. Going back and forth OVER the GM. Just disgusting behavior from GM to drunk servers to drunk host. Hard pass on any show being hosted here.

I love the Parkway. It's a great place to see a live show or movie and the prices are fair. Seats…read moreare comfortable and I really love the retro ambiance. If you get a chance to come here, you should! It's a staple in our city. They have a wide variety of concessions and the staff is helpful. I look forward to coming to more shows here in the future.

Cute theater, love the interior designed in an art deco style from the mirrors in the lobby/bar the…read morerailings on the staircases to the bathroom wallpaper, this place is a must. The drinks were pretty good and reasonably priced and the attendants were polite and patent with all the patrons. The leg room on the rows was great, better then economy plus airline seat.

I've seen some amazing shows here at the historic First Avenue. However, the space itself leaves…read moremuch to be desired. It gets extremely hot, sound quality is not great, bathroom access is challenging, and it's just super crowded. Standing so long, if you get there for the opener, is really hard on the feet. There's almost no seating in the whole venue. Every time I'm there, at least one person passes out and has to be taken away. Make sure you drink enough water and are healthy enough for a very hot, stand on your feet evening.

A true Minnesota legend! I highly recommend everyone see at least one show here. The place is small…read moreand gets packed but the energy is infectious! Standing room only although if you get there early enough you maybe able to snag a spot on the wall which offers great views if you are short like me! The sound is loud so you may want to bring earplugs if that sort of thing bothers you. Tickets are usually very reasonably priced and the drinks are standard concert prices.