708 N 1st St. Two-drink min on headliner nights. Parking sucks — use the ramp on 1st. Box office opens an hour before show. (612) 333-7300
424 Hennepin Ave. Low ceiling, close to the stage. Cash bar. Wednesday mic is the one most beginners start on. No drink min but buy something. (612) 287-8960
2605 Hennepin Ave S. Improv and sketch, not always stand-up. Two shows on Fridays. Student tickets cheaper if you flash an ID. (612) 332-6620
Also check: Black Forest Inn (St. Paul, Sunday mic), House of Comedy (Bloomington, touring acts).
