Friday Night Comedy with headliner Mike Lester at Gambit Brewing in St Paul

The popular Friday Night Comedy at returns for a second season! Last year we sold out several shows & featured some of the Twin Cities best comedic headliners. This year we're back & featuring not only more of our own homegrown talent but also headliners from lands far & yonder, such as...Las Vegas!

To kick things off we're bringing in national headliner (and Minnesota's very own) ! Mike delivers a performance crowds couldn’t forget even if they tried to. His eccentric storytelling has garnered him praise across the country & his album “It’s Not Delivery, It’s Mike Lester” debuted in the Top 10 on Apple Music's comedy charts.

Also joining in on the fun is Twin Cities favorite , who began her comedy career in Boston & now lives in her hometown of Minneapolis. She performs regularly at Acme Comedy Club, the Comedy Corner Underground, Sisyphus Brewing, & Laugh Camp Comedy Club. Some people have thanked Lily for ‘finally saying what they have been feeling their entire lives’, and those people..need help!

Finally host & producer is a bona fide licensed therapist & standup comic who gives audiences a sneak peek into the inner-workings & often hilarious experiences of a mental health professional. He's co-founder of & produces shows as well as .

This show will also feature a special performance by the winner of Gambit's 2025 Funniest Person in St Paul contest, which will be determined in on Tuesday, Sept 2!

Here's what previous audience members are saying about Gambit Brewing Friday Night Comedy shows:

"Cool, unique room. Great talent!"

"Great comedy! We'll be back!"

"Love the comedians!"

"So fun! Want more."

"Super fun, comic variety is great, friendly environment!"

"Hilarious!!! A must see!"

"Good flow, headliners were great."

Gambit serves up fresh, delicious food & drink options. In addition to their assortment of award-winning craft beers, they offer seltzer cocktails, housemade root beer, & N/A beers. They also bake their own gourmet pizzas (you gotta try the Curd is the Word - pepperoni + cheese curds!). Craft hot dogs & a GIANT Bavarian pretzel are also on the menu, as are munchie snacks like a dessert pizza, cookies, & popcorn!

Get your tickets now & we'll see you at Gambit! 🎤😂 🍻🍹🍕🌭🥨

Host or Publisher Jesse The Shrink