Bill Chadwick

Taize Service at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
2025-03-30 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Sunday, March 30, 9:30 AM (to 10:30) I will be preaching at First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Avenue N, 55082. This will be a Taize Service (meditative, quiet). This also is a tremendous congregation, if any of you on the east side of the Cities is looking for a church home.

Additional dates that I will be preaching at FPC (9:30 AM) on June 8 and 15, and August 17 and 24.

Humor Sunday at Creekside UCC (previously named Mayflower Congregational Church)
2025-03-02 08:30 - 09:30 | Creekside UCC, 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55419
Sunday, March 2. 8:30 (to 9:30) and 11:00 AM (to noon) Mayflower Congregational Church (name is transitioning to Creekside UCC) 106 E. Diamond Lake Road, Mpls, 55419.
Each year on the last Sunday before Lent, Mayflower Church celebrates Humor Sunday. This year I will be using the sermon time to share stories from my career. (With all lack of humility, I have to say that this is some of my best stuff.) In addition, Mayflower/Creekside is a phenomenal congregation, if anyone is looking for a church home. They have a long and powerful record of justice/peacemaking work. Their preachers are terrific (and I am very fussy)!

Excelsior 318 Cafe and Music Bar
2025-01-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Excelsior 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
Friday, January 3, Excelsior 318 Cafe and Music Bar, located at 318 Water Street in Excelsior. Food and drink service starts at 6, show starts at 8. You can order food right up until the beginning of the show.
Tickets: 318 Cafe Tickets
I am privileged to return to Excelsior 318 Café and Music Bar for a third time, celebrating “The Ninth Day of Christmas” with some heartwarming Christmas tales, plus the usual miscellaneous tomfoolery, wit and wisdom. (My comedy partner, “Gramps,” may also make an appearance.)

The last two shows at 318 sold out within a week, so don’t delay in purchasing tickets. I am VERY excited to
share the stage with rising stars in the music world, vocalist Myia Ann and guitarist Eric Wagner.
This duo blend Roots, RnB, and Folk, performing classics with their own twist,
along with the newest hits. Soon they hope to transition to their originals as they
write and produce their first EP together. To find out more about the two, follow
@myia_ann and @melophobist.

Excelsior 318 Cafe
2024-08-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Excelsior 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
Tickets for my gig at Excelsior 318 Cafe and Music Bar are sold out but you can be added to the waitlist. 318 Water Street, Excelsior, Thursday, August 29. Show starts at 8 PM. Dinner available starting at 6 (but you can order right up until 7:45, I believe.) Please eat up. That’s how they make their money. They were very happy with the audience last time I was there. 🙂

I will once again be sharing the stage with the amazing Monica Livorsi, a young singer-songwriter who is taking the Twin Cities by storm. (monicalivorsi.com)

I am contemplating retirement, so this may be my final performance as a professional storyteller. Not a threat, nor a promise, and not for sure, but this grandpa gig is pretty fulfilling…

It’s a sweet, intimate venue. Never any pressure to attend, of course, but if you do plan to, don’t wait to buy tickets. Last time tickets sold out in four days.

I appreciate all your support over the past few years.

POSSIBLE SECOND SHOW AT EXCELSIOR 318! The August 29 date with the amazing Monica Livorsi is already sold out. If enough people join the waitlist, a second show will be added on a nearby date.

Ticket/waitlist link is below:

Bill Chadwick & Monica Livorsi – 318 Cafe – Excelsior, MN | Tock | Tock (exploretock.com)

An Evening of Storytelling and Stand-up
2024-08-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church, 10130 Davenport St. NE #160, Blaine, MN, 55449, United States
An Evening of Storytelling and Stand-up
(And maybe a little ventriloquism, but don’t let that scare you off.)
Tuesday, August 27, 7 PM
Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church
2650 125 th Ave NE, Blaine MN 55449
My friend Paul Moore is the pastor of this new, growing, progressive church in the
northern suburbs. They are VERY welcoming of strangers. Potluck supper
beginning at 6:00.

A Solo Show of Storytelling and Stand-up in Stillwater on Saturday!
2024-06-15 18:00 - 19:15 | First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
A Solo Show of Storytelling and Stand-up in Stillwater on Saturday!
Place: First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Avenue North
Time: June 15th at 6 PM
No advance ticket required.
Cost: Freewill offering for Change Drivers, which helps new Americans overcome
three barriers to employment: Driver’s License, Vehicle Ownership and
Equipment.

Crooners Loons on the Lake All-star Semi finals
2024-06-07 20:00 - 22:00 | Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432, USA, Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, 55432
I made into the semi-finals! Tickets are on sale at loonsonthelake.com for Friday June 7th at 8:30pm.

All-American Showcase at Crooners
2024-06-07 17:30 - 20:00 | Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432, USA, Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, 55432
They decided to let me stay in the Showcase as well. This is essentially the B-team, but there will be very good comics.
$15 tickets at loonsonthelake.com

Crooners Loons on the Lake All-Star Showcase
2024-06-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, MN 55432, USA, Minneapolis, MN, 6161 Hwy 65 NE, Minneapolis, 55432
I got called up to the major leagues. Each year Crooners holds its Loons on the Lake Comedy Contest with a first prize of $10,000. This year almost 200 people sent in audition tapes. The top 40 get to participate in the contest. I came in 41st. Seriously.
However, someone dropped out, so now I am in “the Show.” I will be in the contest on Wednesday, June 5, 8:00 PM. For some reason, these tickets are only $10.00. I hope some of you will come out and laugh uproariously for me, even if you don’t think I’m funny. In most comedy contests, audience reaction is a big part of the score.
https://www.loonsonthelake.com/event-details-registration/10k-preliminaries-heat-2-2
In the unlikely event that I continue on in the contest, the semi-finals are Friday, June 7th at 8:30 pm.
The finals are Saturday June 8th at 9:00 pm.

Comedy and Folk Music- Bill Chadwick and Water Crossings at The Hive Collaborative
2024-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | The Hive, 677 Hamline Avenue N., St. Paul, MN, 55104
Saturday, March 23, 7 PM. Storyteller/comedian Bill Chadwick and folk group Water Crossings
will alternate stories and music for an evening of fun and inspiration. The Hive Collaborative,
677 Hamline Avenue N., St. Paul.
Water Crossings is a father-sons music group made up of John, Andrew and Collin Mueller. John
(guitar) is a retired elementary teacher who has been writing songs for over 30 years,
incorporating songwriting with his students to enhance the learning process and build
community. His songs are inspired by life experiences, family, and observations of the world.
Over the years he has performed his music for churches, summer camps and various open mics
throughout the Twin Cities. In addition to their day jobs, Andrew (violin) plays with Coyote
Wild, a country rock cover band and Collin (guitar) plays with his folk/rock band Dogpile. Water
Crossings hopes their music can shine some light into the world and inspire others to do the
same.
Tickets Available: www.simpletix.com/e/water-crossings-and-bill-chadwick-at-the-h-tickets-159150

[Private Event] Zvago Housing Cooperative
2024-01-26 16:00 - 17:30
(Private event) January 26, 2024, 4-5:30 PM
Zvago Housing Cooperative
Stillwater, MN

[Private Event] Gramercy Park
2024-01-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Gramercy Park
(Private event)
Thursday, January 18, 2024
7-8 PM
Gramercy Park, Eagan, MN

(Public Event) Music and Comedy at the Excelsior 318 Café! SOLD OUT
2024-01-11 20:00 - 22:00 | Excelsior 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
This event has been SOLD OUT but you can still be added to the waitlist.
Excelsior 318 Café
318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Dinner seating starts at 6 PM
Show goes from 8-10 PM
A change to the upcoming gig at Excelsior 318 Café: Unfortunately, my good friend David
Lohman is unable to perform that evening. Fortunately, my friend Monica Livorsi IS available.
She is a remarkable young talent—songwriting and singing—and is already a veteran at the 318.
You will love her!

We will be alternating stories and music.
Promises to be a fun, entertaining and moving evening.
$20…tickets @ Bill Chadwick & David Lohman – 318 Cafe

[Private Event] Salem Covenant Church
2023-11-17 12:30 - 13:30
(Private Event)
Friday, November 17, 12:30-1:30 PM
Salem Covenant Church
New Brighton, MN

Fall Festival-- Story telling/comedy plus fantastic original folk music
2023-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 | Meadowbrook Farm Refurbished Barn, 5850 County Road 155, Waconia, MN, 55387, United States
Folk music, storytelling, stand-up, dash of ventriloquism.
Meadowbrook Farm Refurbished Barn
5850 County Road 155
Waconia, MN 55387
(24 minutes west of I-494 on Hwy 7).
Fundraiser for Second Harvest Heartland.
Pay-what-you-can, 0-$100
(or $1000, what the heck, it’s a great cause).
The very talented Mueller Boys will be doing original folk music.
We will be alternating music and stories/stand-up.
Light refreshments, of course.
Yes, it’s a bit of a drive for most of you,
but it will be beautiful and
you might want to make an afternoon of it
and stop at the nearby Landscape Arboretum first
or one of the local orchards or wineries.

Return gig in Woodbury!
2023-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury, MN, United States
A return gig in WOODBURY! Saturday, July 8, 6 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2125 Tower Drive. Storytelling, stand-up and “Gramps” will be there to share his unique (thankfully) perspective on the world.

Comedy Night in Burnsville
2023-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
Comedy Night in Burnsville, Saturday, June 3, 6 PM. Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 130th St., E., Burnsville. Pat Handlson opening. Freewill offering. When I was there mid-March there was a snowstorm and a lot of folks wisely chose to stay home. If we have a snowstorm on June 3rd we will REALLY need comedy. (Lots of new material that I didn’t use in March.)

Bethel Lutheran Church Luncheon (PRIVATE EVENT)
2023-05-15 12:00 - 13:30 | Bethel Lutheran Church, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson, WI, 54016
(Private Event)
Bethel Lutheran Church Luncheon
504 Frontage Road
Hudson, WI 54016

April Fools' Comedy Night in Stillwater
2023-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
April Fools’ Comedy Night in Stillwater.
First Presbyterian Church, 6201 Osgood Avenue North.
April 1, 6 PM.
Local raconteur Peter Clements will open and emcee.
That alone is worth the price of admission.
Free admission.
Featured performer Bill Chadwick
(All new material since my appearance there last year.)
After the performance have a wonderful dinner
in one of Stillwater’s terrific dining spots.

Comedy Night in Minnetonka
2023-03-18 18:00 - 19:00 | St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland School Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota
(Folk music starting at 5:45.)
I will be doing about an hour-long set and signing and selling books.
Free will offering for the local food shelf.

St. Luke Presbyterian Church,
3121 Groveland School Road, Minnetonka 55391.

COMEDY NIGHT IN BURNSVILLE!
2023-03-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130th St., Burnsville, MN, 55337, United States
COMEDY NIGHT IN BURNSVILLE! Saturday, March 11, 6 PM Free Admission
Presbyterian Church of the Apostles, 701 E. 130 th St., Burnsville MN 55337

Storytelling and stand-up comedy, followed by book sales and signing of
Still Laughing, Still Learning (Still Looking for a Good Title): Mostly True Stories
of Family, Friends, Faith & Foibles

Comedy and Book Signing
2022-08-11 13:00 - 14:00 | Green Twig Villas, 13945 Upper 58th St, Oak Park Heights, Minnesota
Green Twig Villas, 13945 Upper 58th St, Oak Park Heights, MN

"FUNNIEST PERSON WITH A DAY JOB" CONTEST
2022-05-03 19:30 - 21:00 | Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, 48 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States
Just found out I will be a contestant in the “Funniest Person with a Day Job” contest at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America this Tuesday evening, May 3rd, starting at 7:30. Message or text me by 11 AM Tuesday if you would like a free ticket. A big part of the scoring is audience reaction, so please laugh your head off and clap like crazy when I’m up there, even if you don’t mean it. Winner gets $1000 AND a paying gig at the club, which is even better.

Comedy Night at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
2022-04-30 17:00 - 19:00 | First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Bill will be the featured performer for Comedy Night Saturday, April 30, 5 PM, at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Avenue North. A free will offering for the church’s Mission Endowment fund is the only admission charge.

Comedy Night at Trinity Presbyterian Church
2022-03-19 17:00 - 18:30 | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 2125 Tower Drive, Woodbury, MN, United States
Bill will be the featured performer at Comedy Night at Trinity Presbyterian in Woodbury.
Book signing and treats afterwards!
Free admission. Masks required.

Featured speaker for the Cana Dinner (Valentine’s theme) [Private Event]
2022-02-12 18:00 - 20:00 | St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church, Lino Lakes, MN, United States
[Private Event] Featured speaker for the Cana Dinner (Valentine’s theme) at St. Joseph of the Lake Catholic Church in Lino Lakes. I will be doing comedy (and a bit of serious talk) on the subject of relationships. Also signing and selling books.

Book Reading/Comedy (Private Event)
2022-02-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Folkestone, Wayzata, Minnesota
Private book reading and comedy event.

Featured Comic for Fellowship Event at Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church
2022-01-29 19:00 - 21:00 | Chain of Lakes Presbyterian Church, 10130 Davenport St. NE #160, Blaine, MN, 55449, United States
I will be doing 30-45 minutes of comedy, followed by refreshments and book sales/signing. All are welcome. (I know it’s a hike for some of you, but it’s free and you don’t have to sit through gross comics.)

Triple Threat Tuesday
2022-01-18 19:00 - 22:00 | Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, 48 East Broadway, Bloomington, MN, United States
An open mic event at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy at the Mall of America. I will have five minutes of stage time and I don’t know when I will be on the program. Tickets are $5 and there is a two-drink/snack minimum, so it’s $15 total. Sorry. (Warning: The last time I did this, some of the other comics were pretty raunchy. You never know from night to night.)

Book Reading/Preaching
2021-10-24 09:30 - 11:30 | St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland School Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota
There will be a book reading at 9:50-10:15am followed by a church service at 10:30am.
