So far, this year has been TOUGH!
Welcome to the February newsletter. We know this year hasn’t been living up to its potential, but we continue to try to provide a place of humor and rest for people fighting to push the world in a better direction. For so many reasons, producers of live events continue to struggle to get attendance this year. Bring a friend to a show!
Upcoming Events
This is just a snippet of what’s going on around the community. Keep reading for more information! Do you have an event you want featured here? Email us the details!
- Fantastic Voyage Improv
- Broken Clock – February 16
- Valentine’s Day Show!
- Flying V – February 20
- Exciting New Venue
- Padraigs – March 4
- Sports Ball Show!
- Sports Ball Show!
- Broken Clock – February 16
- Jesters Comedy Improv
- Torg Brewery – Feb 14
- Chippewa Falls – Feb 14
- Torg Brewery – Feb 27
- Cinema Grill – Mar 12
- Cyn City Tours
- Ghosts and Gables Tour
- Friday March 13
- Gangsterland Malarky
- March 14
- March 17
- Ghosts and Gables Tour
- ComedySportz Twin Cities
- Improvised Rom Com
- Strike Theater – Feb 13 & 27
- ComedySportz Match
- Strike Theater – Feb 14 & 28
- Strike Theater – Feb 14 & 28
- Improvised Rom Com
- Clover Club Jazz
- Troubadour Wine Bar
- March 20
- April 10
- May 1
- Finnish Bistro Coffe & Cafe
- March 27
- June 5
- Troubadour Wine Bar
Save this as a valuable resource for your next outing! Want your upcoming event featured here? Let us know!
A Quick Community Note…
You may have already noticed, but our community is in dire need of assistance right now.
People are showing up in so many different ways! But the need continues. We hope you’ll keep helping in any way you can, be it marching with the protestors, crafting, checking on friends and neighbors, delivering food to those in need, or supporting the small businesses in your communities.
If you have a couple extra dollars, here is a great resource for ways to make them go farther.
https://www.standwithminnesota.com
You’ll find ways to help with food donations and delivery, legal defense, rent assistance, and more!
Not only is the world watching how we handle this, but (as our good friend Jena notes) history is watching as well.
FVI at Flying V – Third Fridays!
We’re excited to announce a new run of shows at a fun new venue!
Fantastic Voyage Improv will be bringing UnProv to their stage, which normally hosts rocking musical acts. We’re really excited about these shows, and hope to see you there!
$10 gets you 90 minutes of improvised comedy. Patreon discounts apply! Doors open at 6:30 for a 7pm show.
Please note the Flying V is a straight-edge venue, therefore no alcohol, drugs, smoking, or vaping is allowed on the premesis
Our next Flying V show is Friday February 20. Tickets available at the door, or in advance at Eventbrite.
FVI at Broken Clock Brewing
Fantastic Voyage Improv brings UnProv to the B-Side Lounge at Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative in Minneapolis the third Monday of the month. Tickets are just $10 ($5 for our Patreon Supporters and Broken Clock members). Doors open at 6:30 for a 7pm show.
Our next Broken Clock show is Monday February 16. Tickets available at the door, or in advance at Eventbrite.
Look, we get it. Mondays are hard. Let’s make them less hard by laughing together!
We love love. If you love those who love love you’ll love this too!
FVI at Padraigs Brewing!
Our next show at Padraig’s Brewing is on Wednesday March 4 at 7pm!
Fantastic Voyage Improv brings UnProv to the Cellar Event Space at Padraig’s Brewing in Minneapolis the first Wednesday of the month. Tickets are just $10 ($5 for our Patreon Supporters). Doors open at 6:30 for a 7pm show.
Seating is limited so arrive early, or get tickets in advance at Eventbrite.
There’s no points, but it’s not pointless!
March To The Stage 2026
We’re brining back our ever-popular March To The Stage contest for 2026.
If you’d like to participate you can send us an email, or message our Facebook page.
If you want to learn more about what it is, click here.
If you want to know more about why we continue to use Facebook, click here.
Stuff you might want to know
FVI on Patreon
A great way to support our troupe, other than coming to see our shows, it to become a Patreon supporter.
Your monthly $5 contribution helps us keep our gear in shape, pay advertising and website maintenance costs, and pay our performers for their time and talents.
To say thanks to our supporters, they receive a $5 discount to all FVI ticketed shows! If you come to both shows in a month you’ll get $10 in benefits!
Broken Clock members also get $5 off of our shows there! And you can stack those discounts! That’s right! For those that are both Broken Clock members and Patreon supporters, your admission to Broken Clock shows is… ZERO DOLLARS! We’re just giving it away here!
FVI on YouTube
Most of our shows (barring technical difficulties) get posted to our YouTube channel. However, the Uncensored part of UnProv isn’t always appreciated by YouTube. They like to demonetize channels that swear, but we’re not scared! We don’t have enough subscribers to be monetized in the first place!
Subscribe to our channel and help us get demonetized!
Other Things Going On
Jester’s Comedy Improv
Jesters is pulling double duty this Valentine’s Day, with two great shows on February 14.
At Torg Brewery they’ll be hosting a Not-Necessarily Newlywed game, where audience participants can play with local “celebrities” to win fabulous prizes.
They’re also continuing a Jester’s Valentine’s Day tradition. They’ve been invited back to perform at the Heyde Center for the Arts in Chippewa Falls, WI. Your ticket includes dinner! Learn more and get tickets HERE!
More upcoming shows:
February 27 at Torg Brewery
March 12 – New Hope Cinema Grill
March 28 at 9 Mile Brewing
Check out their socials for more information!
ComedySportz Twin Cities
ComedySportz is improvised comedy played like a sport. Two teams of actors create short games and scenes, based on audience suggestions, to earn points and laughs! This show is rated E for everyone!
This year they’re expanding their schedule! Every 2nd & 4th Friday and Saturday of the month at Strike Theater. Shows start at 7:30. Get tickets and learn more on their website!
For their Friday shows February and March they’re doing a live improvised Romantic Comedy. These shows are recommended for adult audiences.
If E-for-everybody shows are more your speed, you can still catch their ComedySportz matches on Saturdays
Good Camel Comedy Theater
From gut-busting stand-up to fearless improv and boundary-pushing storytelling, Good Camel Comedy Theater curates events that speak truth to power—through laughter. We spotlight BIPOC artists, queer voices, and bold perspectives that don’t always get a mic in traditional spaces.
They have shows that range from monthly jams and comedy festivals to one-night-only performances, workshops, and experimental pop-ups that blend humor with community-building and social commentary.
Learn more and find out what they have going on at their website.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Who doesn’t like supporting women and free beer?
Broken Clock is collecting donations in honor of Woman’s Day. Bring in a donation, get a free 10oz beer!
It’s a great reason to stop in, help out a great cause, maybe even become a member! Learn more at the Broken Clock website or in the taproom!
Padraigs Brewing
Live music and food trucks every Friday and Saturday night, and great beer every night of the week. Now serving food too!
Padraigs is teaming up with other great local breweries for the 16th annual beer dabbler at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds on February 21.
Tickets and more information can be found here!
Visit their events page for more information about the great things going on in the taproom.
Cyn City Tours
Want a great way to celebrate Friday the 13th this March? Cyn City Tours is offering a 90 minute, mostly indoor, accessible tour of the haunts of Rice Park.
So many great tours to choose from. Check descriptions and get tickets HERE.
Minneapolis Commodores
Want to send a special someone a unique valentine this year? Why not give them a Singing Valentine from the Minneapolis Commodores?
Learn more about them at their website.
Clover Club Jazz
Clover Club, the Minneapolis jazz duo featuring vocalist Victoria Temiz and guitarist Carl Johnson, brings a fresh yet authentically jazzy sound to the scene. Their repertoire, deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, echoes the intimate, laid-back style of Ella Fitzgerald and Joe Pass, with a twist.
Where and when to see them:
- Troubadour Wine Bar
- Friday March 20
- Friday April 10
- Friday May 1
- Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe
- Friday March 27
- Friday June 5
825 Arts
825 arts is bringing 3 powerful days of Black joy, culture, and excellence to the heart of Rondo/Frogtown! Each day is intentional, celebratory, and rooted in community!
Tickets and more information at the 825 Arts website.
Twin Cities Improv Calendar
Wanna know more about what’s going on in the Twin Cities Improv community? There’s a handy new site to see what else is going on. Check out TwinCitiesImprov.com! Tell them FVI sent you! It won’t get you anything but a weird look, but it’ll be fun!
The Parting Glass…
One of the parts of UnProv is Uncensored. We’re not afraid to drop the occasional F bomb on stage.
When we saw this video celebrating everybody’s favorite word to hate, it hit our funny bones.
Maybe you’ll enjoy it too.
Viewer discretion. There’s a lot of the word F*CK in this video called “The F*ck Song”
Have you visited our website lately? With social media sliding downhill fast, our website is the best place to stay up to date on what’s going on with FVI, and our friends. We’ve recently streamlined options for donating money to the troupe! Mention your donation at our box office for a discount on your admission!
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