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Theater
Thursday, September 2, 2010 - 9:00pm
An all new modern burlesque revue, all of it sexy and some of it just a little strange. A mix of theater and salacious good time, Bawdy Blue brings a twist to classic burlesque. The show takes you from laughs to gasps, all while making your body temperature rise. This month featuring Punch Out Poetry, the National Poetry Slam women's team! Thursday September 2 at 9:00pm (doors 8:00) 
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Box Wine Theatre
Five darkly comedic scenes based on real headlines, "Pit Bulls Kill Miniature Horse Donated to Cancer-Stricken Child," "Man Kidnaps Woman Who Refuses Marriage Proposal," "Man Accused of Attacking Body in Open Casket During Funeral," "Girl's Prosthetic Leg Stolen -- Twice," and "Man Kills Deer With Bare Hands in Bedroom." Fridays and Saturdays August 27, 28 September 3 and 4 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Friday, September 3, 2010 - 10:00pm
Presented by Lili's Burlesque Revue
Lili's Burlesque Revue has been delighting audiences for the last five years doing what they do best: hot jazz, bawdy comedy and vintage tease. According to the critics, "Lili's Burlesque Revue rolls out the talent, and it keeps coming...." (mnartists.org), and "The singers are great, the band bumps and grinds with the beat and the dancers have just the right tongue-in-cheek attitude" (Star Tribune). Friday September 3 at 10:00 pm (9:30 doors)
Saturday, September 4, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Box Wine Theatre
Five darkly comedic scenes based on real headlines, "Pit Bulls Kill Miniature Horse Donated to Cancer-Stricken Child," "Man Kidnaps Woman Who Refuses Marriage Proposal," "Man Accused of Attacking Body in Open Casket During Funeral," "Girl's Prosthetic Leg Stolen -- Twice," and "Man Kills Deer With Bare Hands in Bedroom." Fridays and Saturdays August 27, 28 September 3 and 4 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - 7:00pm
Hosted by Lightsey Darst
Hear fascinating presentations and join in lively discussion of the aesthetics, ethics, poetics, hermeneutics, erotics, and just plain tics of the writing art. This fall, The Works explores writers you ought to read, the inner workings of the writing biz, the brave new writer, and more! Tuesday September 7 at 8:00 pm (7:00 doors) 
Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7:00pm
With Performances by Poets Scott Vetsch, Lynette Reini-Grandell, Jeffrey Skemp, John Colburn, Lynn A. Gray and Michael "Spam" Hall and by Singer/Songwriters Kevin Brixius, Dave Munson and Venus DeMars
Bosso Poetry Company, a diverse collective of poets and musicians, presents a rapid fire cabaret of eloquent chaos drenched in words and song. Featuring nine solo performances in ninety minutes, each performance promises to be as evocative as the next. Evocative of what exactly? Come and see for yourself. Thursday September 9 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Friday, September 10, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Joking Envelope
A parody of the lawless town and the filthy mouthed TV show it inspired! Pull on your laughing britches for a mud-slicked night of esoteric gunfighters, bartenders, prostitutes and their bleeping horses! Complete with non-vintage commercials! Written by award-winning funny-men Joseph Scrimshaw and Tom Poole! Starring Joseph Scrimshaw as Al Swearengen. And featuring Clarence Wethern, phillip low and Jen Scott as everyone and everything else! Fridays and Saturdays September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Friday, September 10, 2010 - 10:00pm
Flag this! The Yeah No Sketch Players take on America's favorite classified marketplace, with biting satire and general silliness, inspired by actual ads from Craig'sList.org. Friday September 10 at 10:00 pm (9:30 doors) and Thursday September 16 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 11:00am
presented by Bryant Lake Bowl Theater and Froebel’s Learning Lab
Drama Club is a youth theater ensemble in residence at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Under the direction of Kristen Froebel, a 30-year Twin Cities theater veteran, the focus is on developing the whole theater artist. We build skills while experimenting with the joys of creating. Community. Leadership. Artistry. Also bad jokes and going off the artistic map. The Club will meet every Monday from 4:30-6:30 in the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. Also, one Saturday per month session will include guest teachers from diverse performance disciplines and culminate in an original performance at the end of the day. AUDITIONS: To sign up and for more information:
Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Joking Envelope
A parody of the lawless town and the filthy mouthed TV show it inspired! Pull on your laughing britches for a mud-slicked night of esoteric gunfighters, bartenders, prostitutes and their bleeping horses! Complete with non-vintage commercials! Written by award-winning funny-men Joseph Scrimshaw and Tom Poole! Starring Joseph Scrimshaw as Al Swearengen. And featuring Clarence Wethern, phillip low and Jen Scott as everyone and everything else! Fridays and Saturdays September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Sunday, September 12, 2010 - 7:00pm
Sunday September 12 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Monday, September 13, 2010 - 8:00pm
Show X is a weekly long-form improvisational comedy show that brings together ten of the Twin Cities' most accomplished improvisers into one giant super group of unscripted theater. www.hugetheater.com Mondays September 13, 20 and 27 at 8:00 pm (7:30 doors) 
Tuesday, September 14, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by the Onion, MNArtists.org, Magers & Quinn, BLB and Surly Brewing
You're invited to our unique public book club moderated by comedian Jeff Kamin. Featuring lively people full of liquid courage engaging in entertaining discussions on different authors, Books & Bars is not your typical book club. You're welcome even if you haven't read the book. For more info please visit www.booksandbars.com August book: Zeitoun by Dave Eggers 
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by IFP/MSP
Where independent filmmakers schmooze and make nice. For more info visit www.ifpmsp.org. Wednesday September 15 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors)
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 7:00pm
Flag this! The Yeah No Sketch Players take on America's favorite classified marketplace, with biting satire and general silliness, inspired by actual ads from Craig'sList.org. Thursday September 16 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors) 
Thursday, September 16, 2010 - 10:00pm
Presented by Heather Spear
Mixing pop and politics, the gender-blending performers of Dykes Do Drag have been entertaining and broadening horizons for audiences at the Bryant Lake Bowl for eleven years. Claude Peck of the Star Tribune likens the show to "a Savers fashion show in Genderbenderville." Join the fun by coming in your own idea of drag! Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 16, 17 and 18 at 10:00 pm (9:30 doors)
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Joking Envelope
A parody of the lawless town and the filthy mouthed TV show it inspired! Pull on your laughing britches for a mud-slicked night of esoteric gunfighters, bartenders, prostitutes and their bleeping horses! Complete with non-vintage commercials! Written by award-winning funny-men Joseph Scrimshaw and Tom Poole! Starring Joseph Scrimshaw as Al Swearengen. And featuring Clarence Wethern, phillip low and Jen Scott as everyone and everything else! Fridays and Saturdays September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors)
Friday, September 17, 2010 - 10:00pm
Presented by Heather Spear
Mixing pop and politics, the gender-blending performers of Dykes Do Drag have been entertaining and broadening horizons for audiences at the Bryant Lake Bowl for eleven years. Claude Peck of the Star Tribune likens the show to "a Savers fashion show in Genderbenderville." Join the fun by coming in your own idea of drag! Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 16, 17 and 18 at 10:00 pm (9:30 doors)
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 7:00pm
Presented by Joking Envelope
A parody of the lawless town and the filthy mouthed TV show it inspired! Pull on your laughing britches for a mud-slicked night of esoteric gunfighters, bartenders, prostitutes and their bleeping horses! Complete with non-vintage commercials! Written by award-winning funny-men Joseph Scrimshaw and Tom Poole! Starring Joseph Scrimshaw as Al Swearengen. And featuring Clarence Wethern, phillip low and Jen Scott as everyone and everything else! Fridays and Saturdays September 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 and 25 at 7:00 pm (6:00 doors)
Saturday, September 18, 2010 - 10:00pm
Presented by Heather Spear
Mixing pop and politics, the gender-blending performers of Dykes Do Drag have been entertaining and broadening horizons for audiences at the Bryant Lake Bowl for eleven years. Claude Peck of the Star Tribune likens the show to "a Savers fashion show in Genderbenderville." Join the fun by coming in your own idea of drag! Thursday, Friday and Saturday September 16, 17 and 18 at 10:00 pm (9:30 doors) Calendar archivesLooking for even BLB shows produced before October 2009? Look here for the theater's archives. |
This week at BLB
Friday 9/3, 7:00 pm
Presented by Box Wine Theatre
Saturday 9/4, 7:00 pm
Presented by Box Wine Theatre
Thursday 9/9, 7:00 pm
With Performances by Poets Scott Vetsch, Lynette Reini-Grandell, Jeffrey Skemp, John Colburn, Lynn A. Gray and Michael "Spam" Hall and by Singer/Songwriters Kevin Brixius, Dave Munson and Venus DeMars
Safety First - Quench Your Thirst!Bike to Bryant Lake Bowl, bring in your helmet, and enjoy $2 tallboys! Available anytime, limit 2 per person per visit. Happy HoursMonday-Friday: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday: 10p.m.-2a.m. $3 domestic taps and $4 select taps, house wines, rail cocktails and $4.25 appetizers. $2 bowling during late night happy hour! Neighborhood NightSundays 6 p.m.-close: $2 bowling. Discounts on local beer, wine and appetizers. Cheap Date Night™Mondays 6 p.m.-12 a.m.: Two entrées, a bottle of wine or a few beers and one round of bowling for $28 per couple Thunder & LightningSignal a storm warning for Bryant and Lake. Every Tuesday from 10pm to 2am, DJs Thunder & Lightning will be striking an electric mainline at the Bryant Lake Bowl, spinning all their favorite soul, britpop, indie, funk, reggae, hip hop and electronica cuts. Featuring $2.50 Schlitz & happy hour specials. PBR's & PinsBowl to win PBR's & Schwag! Wednesdays 9pm-12am Early Bird Breakfast SpecialsMonday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 a.m. Egg Sandwich 4
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