Name: The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro
Address: 10019 81 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T6E 1W7, Canada
Telephone: (780) 244-9076
Rating: 4.7

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The 7th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival is scheduled to take place starting July 2, 2026. Specific details about the event's activities, location, and host are not provided in the available content.

Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro

7th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival

Grindstone Theatre

Weekly open mic night hosted by Mikhail Sherris, featuring 3-song sets starting at 9:00 PM.

Stone Free Open Jam

Mikhail Sherris

An open mic comedy event scheduled for September 24, 2026, from 22:00 to 00:00. The event is hosted at Grindstone, featuring stand-up performances by various comedians.

Comedy Wide Open Mic

Join us for Thursday Karaoke Night on September 25, 2026, starting at 22:00 and ending at 02:00. Enjoy an evening of singing and entertainment. The event details are available on the Showpass website.

Thursday Karaoke Night

A dance party event taking place on Friday and Saturday nights, scheduled for September 26, 2026, from 22:30 to 02:00. The event is part of the grindstone dance party series and is hosted at an unspecified venue in Toronto.

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

Dance into the night with curated music by local DJs every Friday and Saturday from 10:30PM till late.

Weekly open mic night hosted by Mikhail Sherris, featuring 3-song sets starting at 9PM.

Weekly karaoke night at Grindstone Bistro, where you can sing your favorites from 10PM to 2AM.

Weekly stand-up comedy open mic in Edmonton, giving newcomers and pros a platform to perform, starting at 10PM.

Open Mic with jadieandkendra features the Steph Stone-Dixon Project — free to attend but pay-what-you-want tickets are available to offset costs. Want to come play? Register that night at 630!

Open Mic

Weekly karaoke night in the Grindstone Bistro, perfect for birthdays and memorable moments.

Weekend dance parties with curated tunes by local DJs, happening every Friday and Saturday from 22:30 till late.

An open jam session hosted at Grindstone, inviting musicians and music enthusiasts to participate and enjoy live performances. The event is scheduled for October 7, 2026, from 21:00 to 23:59.

Weekly stand-up comedy open mic night giving first-timers and pros a chance to perform, starting at 9:30 PM.

Weekly karaoke night in the Grindstone Bistro, running from 10 PM to 2 AM.

Weekend dance parties featuring local DJs, happening from 10:30 PM till late.

Weekend dance parties every Friday and Saturday starting at 10:30 PM, featuring local DJs.

Dance Party Takeover

The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro has received mixed reviews from patrons. Many enjoy the lively atmosphere and the quality of the comedy shows, praising the talent and entertainment value. However, some guests have expressed dissatisfaction with staff interactions and noise management, particularly during quieter events. Overall, it seems to be a fun venue for comedy lovers, but there are areas for improvement in customer service.

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The Grindstone Comedy Theatre & Bistro

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Upcoming events

September 2026

Stone Free Open Jam

Comedy Wide Open Mic

Thursday Karaoke Night

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

Stone Free Open Jam

Thursday Karaoke Night

Comedy Wide Open Mic

October 2026

Open Mic

Thursday Karaoke Night

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

Stone Free Open Jam

Comedy Wide Open Mic

Thursday Karaoke Night

Friday & Saturday Dance Party Takeovers

Dance Party Takeover

Past events (last 90 days)

July 2026

7th Annual Grindstone Comedy Festival

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