Comedy Shows - Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack

Comedy Shows

Laugh your Ace off every month at Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack. Featuring a hilarious mix of national headliners from Comedy Central, HBO, Dry Bar Comedy and more – along with the best local and regional up and comers—our popular comedy club delivers all the side-splitting live entertainment you crave!

April Shows

Saturday, April 13

HEADLINER: Chris Barns
Veteran Comic, Top U.S. Clubs

FEATURE: Ellie Hino
Limestone & Boston’s Women in Comedy Festivals

HOST: Matt Dooyema
Co-Host of “Awful Service” Podcast

Upcoming Shows

Comedy Shows will resume in October 2024 after our Live Racing Season has concluded. 

Tickets

General Admission

In Advance

Tickets will be available online one month before the show until 11:30pm the day before the show.

Day of Show

If the show has not sold out, day-of tickets will be available to purchase at the front desk. 

Dinner & Show

Enjoy dinner before the show!

Dinner will have a set menu with 3 main course choices along with a side, a salad, and dessert. Food options are not available in the comedy showroom. 

 

Ticket prices are plus tax and service fees. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable. Sales tax and service fees will be applied at checkout after entering your billing/shipping address. All transactions will process as North Metro Harness Initiative LLC. Gratuity is not included with dining packages. 

Having dinner before the show!

Dinner reservations will be 90 minutes before the show starts. 

The restaurant will only be open to those that have booked the Dinner & Show tickets. Guests must be sat 90 minutes before the show starts to guarantee enough time to eat before the show. Gratuity is not included with dining packages. 

Running Aces’ Laugh Your Ace Off Comedy Club offers the best comedy shows in Minnesota! Perfect for date night, group outings, or just a break from the mundane work week—no matter who’s on stage—we guarantee hilarious antics and unforgettable one liners. Our comedy club season runs from fall to spring and has featured top performances, such as Louie Anderson, Josh Blue, Michael Winslow, Tommy Thompson, Darlene Westgor, and Isaac Witty—to name a few. We’ve also welcomed special guest comedians who’ve appeared on HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central, and more!

Prior to each comedy show, guests with Dinner and Show tickets will have the option of dining in the restaurant.  Drinks will be served in the comedy show room, but there will not be any food service.  If you or a friend require special seating arrangements, including wheelchair accessibility, please call our guest relations office at 651-925-4600, ext 0, for seating assistance.  We closely monitor all health and safety regulations. Policies may change based on state guidelines.

Purchase tickets online for each show.  Tickets are non-refundable  Ticket prices are plus tax and service fees. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable unless the show is canceled for any reason. Sales tax and service fees will be applied at checkout after entering your billing/shipping address. All transactions will process as North Metro Harness Initiative LLC.  Gratuity is not included with dining packages. 

Dinner in the restaurant will only be available to comedy show guests that purchase the “Dinner & Show” ticket. Once the ticket is purchased your name will be on our reservation list for dining at Trout Air Tavern.  Dinner will be a set menu where you can choose your main course. 

Seating is on a first come, first serve basis. Dinner and show guests need to check-in 90 minutes before the show starts to guarantee enough time to eat before the show.  Doors open 30 minutes before the show starts (6:00pm for the 6:30pm shows and 8:30pm for the 9:00pm shows). 

Special seating needs regarding handicapping can be requested by calling Guest Relations at 651-925-4600, ext 0.

 

Ticket prices are plus tax and service fees. All sales final. Tickets are non-refundable.

 

Questions? Contact us at 651-925-4600 or info@runaces.com.

Never been to a comedy show in Minnesota before? There’s a first time for everything! Below are some quick audience tips to ensure you and everyone around you enjoys the show with little interruption in between.

Turn Off Your Smartphone: From taking photos with the flash on to having your phone going off in the middle of a set, there’s a lot of interruptions that can be easily avoided by simplify shutting off your phone. Sometimes, the light from a smartphone can be distracting to the performer and/or your neighbor, so be sure to keep it off, relax, and enjoy the show!

Be Kind; Don’t Heckle: Our comedy club features some of the best local and national talent the comedy industry has to offer. We guarantee laughs, non-stop fun, and humorous entertainment. We only ask that guests remember to be considerate of the performer and the audience members around you. Be polite and reframe from heckling or shouting out commentary during a live show.

Shhhhhhhh: Sound often carries, and if you or your friends is trying to carry on a conversation in the middle of the comedian’s set, this can be distracting for everyone. Try to keep conversation short and let the performancer do the talking.

Now that you’ve mastered how to enjoy a comedy show at Running Aces, be sure to grab your tickets while they last! While attending a show, don’t forget to stick around for more fun and entertainment. Visit our weekly entertainment schedule to see what’s new and exciting at Running Aces!