Tubthumping Thursdays

Tubthumping Thursdays returns to Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater on Thursday, November 19, from 7 PM to 8 PM. It's a comedy variety show that pulls from a few different traditions in one night: improv, stand-up comedians, and sketches. If you're not sure what that means in practice, it's basically a night of short-form comedy rather than one long set from a single headliner. You get a bit of everything—improv games, comedians working through their material, and scripted sketches—so if one part of the night isn't your thing, the next one usually is.

Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater is a neighborhood spot in the heart of Minneapolis, and the theater is a small room with about 85 seats and a 9' x 22' stage. It's an intimate space, which works well for comedy where the energy between the performers and the crowd is a big part of the night. The theater has hosted a wide range of acts over the years, from the quirky holiday favorite A Very Die Hard Christmas to musical names like Dan Wilson, The Civil Wars, Jeremy Messersmith, and Soccer Mommy. It's one of those venues where theater and live music share the same roof, and the theater runs general admission, so you can pair the show with food and drinks from the restaurant and bar inside.

Because it's a variety show, the night moves quickly between different styles of comedy, and since it's in the theater, you can keep your drinks with you throughout. The show runs from 7 PM to 8 PM on Thursday, November 19, at Bryant Lake Bowl and Theater in Minneapolis.