The weather (and the stage) is heating up!
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Summer in the Twin Cities is as busy as it is fleeting. We hope you can find time to get to a show or two!
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- June 15
- Pride!
- Flying V – June 19
- Fathers!
- Padraigs – July 1
- Backyard BBQ!
- Backyard BBQ!
- Broken Clock- June 15
- Jesters Comedy Improv
- Cinema Grill – June 11
- Torg Brewery – June 26
- Cinema Grill – July 9
- Railwerks Brewing – July 11
- Torg Brewery – July 24
- Cyn City Tours
- Gangsterland Walking Tours
- Downtown St Paul – Saturdays
- Grand Ave St Paul – Sundays
- Ghosts & Gables Summit Ave – June 20
- Gangsterland Bus Tours
- Women of Gangsterland – June 14
- Women of Gangsterland – June 14
- Gangsterland Walking Tours
- ComedySportz Twin Cities
- ComedySportz Match
- Strike Theater – June 26 & 27
- Strike Theater – June 26 & 27
- ComedySportz Match
- Clover Club Jazz
- Troubadour Wine Bar
- June 13
- July 17
- Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe
- June 5
- Sep 4
- Troubadour Wine Bar
Save this as a valuable resource for your next outing! Want your upcoming event featured here? Let us know!
Our Upcoming Shows:
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 June 15. 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!
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 June 19. Tickets available at the door, or in advance at Eventbrite.
FVI at Padraigs Brewing!
Our next show at Padraig’s Brewing is on Wednesday July 1 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.
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
The folks at Jester’s are known for their hilarious improvised short-form comedy shows, but did you know they also produce game shows? Whether it’s the classic Match Game, their own version of the Newlywed Game, or playing Jackbox games, it’s still unscripted, still funny, and you have a chance win fabulous prizes! Check them out soon at Railwerks or Torg.
More upcoming shows:
May 14 – New Hope Cinema Grill
May 22 – Torg Brewery
May 30 – Game Shows at Rail Werks Brewing Depot
June 11 – New Hope Cinema Grill
June 13 – Jackbox Games at Torg Brewery
June 26 – Torg Brewery
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!
If you want to get better at thinking on your feet, explore the more creative side of your brain, or just learn more about how to do improv get in touch with them about their upcoming class schedule! You’ll be glad you did it!
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.”
On July 2 and 30 they’re hosting the Oasis Laugh Battle at Lush. Watch as some of the best BIPOC comedy minds in the Twin Cities “battle through lightning-fast games, building scenes from nothing and taking big swings in front of a live crowd that can feel the tension rising.”
Can’t make it that night? This unique show runs the 3rd Thursday of every month at Lush.
Learn more and and get tickets at Good Camel’s Website.
Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative
Looking for a new weeknight hang? Come to Board Game Thursdays in the taproom!
Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just looking for a casual round of the classics, come grab a pint and settle in. They’ll have a library of games provided and ready to play, but you are always welcome to bring your own favorites from home to share with the group.
The Details:
When: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Cost: Free to attend!
Bring your friends, meet some fellow gamers, and enjoy a few rounds with your favorite Broken Clock brews. See you at the table!
It’s a great reason to stop in, and maybe even become a member! Learn more at the Broken Clock website or in the taproom!
Padraigs Brewing
Typical for Minnesota, there’s a bit of construction going on in the neighborhood, so you might notice a new way to get to Padraigs. The temporary entrance to their parking lot is off of Central Ave.
Don’t let the orange cones deter you from enjoying a delicious Paddy’s Premium with friends!
Live music and food trucks every Friday and Saturday night, and great beer every night of the week. Now serving food too!
Padraigs has their Paddy’O all set up and ready for some great live music this summer.
Live Irish music, fun events, great people.
Visit their events page for more information about the great things going on in the taproom.
Cyn City Tours
An unforgettable stroll along the same downtown Saint Paul streets frequented by infamous 1930’s gangsters! Find out why Saint Paul rolled out the red carpet for the likes of John Dillinger, the Barker Brothers, Alvin Karpis and others…and why Minnesota was so important to the bootlegging industry.
90 minutes of exciting history! Free drawstring bag included! Tours most Saturdays! Fully accessible.
$25 per person
So many great tours to choose from. Check descriptions and get tickets HERE.
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 June 13
- Friday July 17
- Finnish Bistro Coffee & Cafe
- Friday June 5
- Friday September 4
825 Arts
Art-B-Q’s – Free Events
Bring the family to 825 Arts on the third Tuesday of every month from 6 – 8 pm for free food, fun art, and community connection
June 9, 16, 23, & 30
See other shows 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…
Graduation season reminded me about this video. One of my favorite comedians, Steve Carell, giving the 2025 commencement speech at Northwestern University.
In this speech he talks about the importance of kindness, letting go of (most) grudges, the importance of an occasional dance break, and how listening is the purest form of respect.
It’s a great reminder that we can all strive to be better humans, and that everything is better with a bit of levity.
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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