9 listings in and around Des Moines, IA, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: Stand Up Comedy Open Mic At the Station at The Station On Ingersoll (Wednesday 8 p.m.); The Ridgemont Comedy Open Mic at The Ridgemont Windsor Heights (Thursday 8 p.m.); Comedy Workshop hosted by Bit By Bit at xBk Live (Saturday 3 p.m.); An Evening at the Theater: A Comedy of Jokes at ACTORS Inc. (Saturday 7:30 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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The Station On IngersollDes Moines, IA2.7 mi
Comedy
Open mic
A weekly stand-up comedy open mic at The Station, hosted by Damon Tucker.
Weekly, Wednesdays
The Station On Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Wednesday, November 11, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
The Ridgemont Windsor HeightsWindsor Heights, IA6.4 mi
Comedy
Open mic
A free open mic comedy night every Thursday at The Ridgemont.
Weekly, Thursdays
The Ridgemont Windsor Heights, 7460 Hickman Road, Windsor Heights, IA 50324
Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–5 p.m. Central Time
xBk LiveDes Moines, IA2.7 mi
Comedy
A comedy workshop at xBk Annex for sharpening writing and performing skills in a supportive, women-produced setting.
xBk Live, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines, IA 50311
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Central Time
Comedy
An evening of comedy at the Ames Community Theater, with Des Moines comics taking the stage.
ACTORS Inc., 120 Abraham Drive, Ames, IA 50014
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Central Time
Sherwood Forest Event CenterDes Moines, IA6.4 mi
Comedy
Comedy Night at Sherwood Forest at Sherwood Forest Event Center in Des Moines, Iowa.
Sherwood Forest Event Center, 7400 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50325
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Central Time
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7:30 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Des Moines Community PlayhouseDes Moines, IA3.6 mi
Improv comedy
Runs across the dates shown. A monthly longform improv show at The Playhouse, pairing rotating guest groups with a set by local troupe Runaway Twain. The show is not family friendly.
Limited run.
Des Moines Community Playhouse, 831 42nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
Sunday, November 15, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
The Station On IngersollDes Moines, IA2.7 mi
Improv comedy
A 100 percent improvised comedy show where the audience's suggestions shape games, songs and scenes. Seasoned improvisers perform, and the show is free for guests 18 and older.
Weekly, Mondays
The Station On Ingersoll, 3124 Ingersoll Ave, Des Moines, IA
Monday, November 16, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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8:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Central Time
Good Times BarAnkeny, IA11 mi
Comedy
Open mic
Anyone can sign up to do a set at this Ankeny comedy night, and it is free to attend and to sign up. A monthly showcase is also held.
Weekly, Mondays
Good Times Bar, 1912 SW 3rd Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Monday, November 16, 2026, 8:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m. Central Time
Beechwood LoungeDes Moines, IA1.1 mi
Comedy
Open mic
One of the longest-running weekly stand-up open mics in the US, with a group of hosts at Beechwood Lounge. Drink specials run alongside the laughs.
Beechwood Lounge, 416 East Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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