Monster Science First Thursdays: Beholders and Illithids and Pals

Monster Science returns to the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater on Thursday, November 5, for another installment of Monster Science First Thursdays. This one is titled Beholders and Illithids and Pals, and it's a science-themed comedy show that puts Beholders and Illithids front and center. If you're into the overlap of geeky monster lore and stand-up, this is exactly where you want to be.

The show runs from 7 PM to 8 PM, so it's a tight hour. The venue is the Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater, a spot in the heart of Minneapolis known for its intimate feel and a mix of theater and live music. It's a small room—about 85 seats—with a 9' x 22' stage, which keeps things close and conversational. Over the years, it's hosted a wide range of acts, from the holiday favorite A Very Die Hard Christmas to musicians like Dan Wilson, The Civil Wars, Jeremy Messersmith, and Soccer Mommy. It's the kind of place that works as a community hub, where you can pair the show with food and drinks from the venue's restaurant.

Because the theater is part of the bowling alley, you can make a full evening of it: dinner and drinks before the show, or a few frames of bowling after. The show itself is a single hour on a Thursday night, so it's an easy one to fit into a weekday without staying out too late. If you've been following Monster Science First Thursdays, you know the drill—science-themed comedy with a monster focus. This time around, the Beholders and Illithids take the lead. It runs from 7 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, November 5, at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater in Minneapolis.