Fall Festival-- Story telling/comedy plus fantastic original folk music
2023-09-30 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

[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

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

[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

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

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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)!

Taize Service at First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater
2025-03-30 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Excelsior 318 Café
2025-05-06 00:00 | Excelsior 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
Excelsior 318 Café, 318 Water St. Excelsior, MN 55331 $20
Returning to our favorite venue for the fourth time, and accompanied by the uber-
talented young singer Myia Ann for the second time. You’ll get goosebumps on
your goosebumps when she delivers R-E-S-P-E-C-T!
I’ll be doing a mix of new material and time-honored classic stories.
Dinner service starts at 6 PM, but you can order food and drinks right up until
showtime. Tickets will go on sale about mid-August, so check back here or on the
318 website. It’s a small venue so we sell out quickly. Save the date!

An Evening of Storytelling and Stand-up
2025-05-31 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Croix United Church, 309 North Third St, Bayport, MN
“An Evening of Storytelling and Stand-up” with Bill Chadwick, Saturday, May 31,
6:30 PM, St. Croix United Church (formerly People’s Congregational Church), 309
North Third St, Bayport (just south of Stillwater). No advance tickets. Freewill
offering. Bill will be doing a 60-75-minute set of new material and proven classics.
While you are in the lovely St. Croix Valley, you may wish to avail yourself of one
of the wonderful restaurants in Stillwater or across the water in Hudson, either
before or after the show.

[Private Event] Headlining Fundraising Event
2025-07-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Deerwood, Deerwood, MN, United States
(Private Event) Saturday, July 12, 5-7 PM
Headlining fund-raising event for Presbyterian Clearwater Forest Camp and Conference Center
Deerwood, Minnesota

Headlining at the Aster Cafe
2025-08-16 20:30 - 22:30 | astor cafe, 125 SE Main St, Minneapolis, MN, United States
Storyteller/stand-up comic Bill Chadwick and marvelous musician Telae team up at the renowned Aster Café on Saturday, August 16. Only $15. Ticket link:
https://www.exploretock.com/astercafe/experience/558945/saturday-81625-bill-chadwick-15-cover?date=2025-08-16&size=2&time=10%3A00 or just astercafe.com
The Aster is located at 125 SE Main St (by St. Anthony Main), Minneapolis. Connected parking is available. Come for dinner and drinks and stay for the 8:30 show. Bill will be doing a mix of new and classic material.
Bill is excited and delighted to share the stage with his extremely talented new friend, Telae. She is a Minnesota native who has been singing and writing music for over three decades. (Evidently, she started in kindergarten.) With musical influences from church songs to jazz and folk, Telae has been inspired by artists like Carole King, Stevie Wonder and Billie Holiday. She aims to continue to inspire others with her own powerful gift of song. Telae has formally studied music performance in the cities of Chicago and Minneapolis and has spent time encouraging youth to find their own unique voice over the past 10 years, teaching in classrooms and through private voice lessons. Telae believes that love is the most powerful energy in the universe and, combined with the art of music, can be an unstoppable force for positive change in our world.
Beneath a canopy of trees on the prettiest cobblestone street in Minneapolis, the Aster Cafe beckons with flickering candlelight and romantic charm. Overlooking both the Mississippi River and the downtown skyline, their European courtyard and bespoke dining room welcome you to savor fresh, inventive dishes (no deep fryers!) and custom cocktails, curated wines, and craft beers. “The best place for a date,” whether it’s a first date or a fifty-year anniversary celebration.

[Private Event] Gramercy Park Housing Cooperative
2025-09-04 19:00 - 20:00
(Private event) Thursday, September 4, 7 (to 8) PM. Gramercy Park Housing
Cooperative, 5688 Brent Ave, Inver Grove Heights, 55076

Bill is Back at 318!
2025-10-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Excelsior 318 Cafe, 318 Water St., Excelsior, MN
Bill is Back at 318!
I am so delighted that singer/songwriter Monica Livorsi will once again be joining me at Excelsior 318 Cafe and Music Bar on Saturday, October 4. Tickets are $20. It’s a lovely intimate venue, which means it sells out quickly.
Doors open for drinks and dinner at 6 PM and the show starts at 8. You may order food right up until showtime and drinks throughout the show. 318 Water St, Excelsior. I promise a significant amount of new material, and you will love Monica!
Tickets at www.exploretock.com/318cafe or www.billchadwick.com

[Private Event] Volunteer Recognition Event
2025-10-09 13:30 - 15:00 | boutwells, Oak Park Heights, MN, United States
(Private Event) Thursday, October 9, 1:30-3 PM
Volunteer Recognition Event
Boutwell’s Landing
Oak Park Heights, MN

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:00
Saturday, October 25, 6:30 PM St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 16770 13 th St
South, Lake St. Croix Beach, MN (south of Stillwater, north of Afton). Freewill
offering, no advance tickets. 75 minutes of new and classic material. Bring your
friends; have dinner first (or after) at the Afton House or one of the many fine
restaurants in Stillwater.

An Afternoon of Storytelling, Stand-up and Song
2025-11-09 16:00 - 17:00 | St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland School Road, Minnetonka, Minnesota
“An Afternoon of Storytelling, Stand-up and Song” for a wonderful cause, with
David Lohman and Bill Chadwick.
Sunday, November 9, 4 PM, St. Luke Presbyterian Church, 3121 Groveland
School Road, Minnetonka, 55391. (One block north and east of the intersection of
Hwy 101 and Minnetonka Boulevard.)
I will be joining with Musician Extraordinaire David Lohman to raise funds for
Outfront Minnesota’s efforts to aid transgender folks in moving from more
dangerous states to Minnesota. This is a freewill offering; no advance reservations
required.
David Lohman (DavidLohmanMusic.com) is a good friend, former colleague, and
amazingly talented singer/pianist/director/songwriter/activist. His CV is too long to
list. I promise this will be a highly entertaining and moving event for a much-
needed cause.

Holy Humor Sunday
2026-04-12 09:30 - 10:30 | First Presbyterian Church of Stillwater, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN, 55082, United States
Sunday, April 12, 9:30 AM
First Presbyterian Church, 6201 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN
I will be preaching for “Holy Humor Sunday.” The idea behind Holy Humor Sunday is that on Good Friday the forces of evil thought they had won. Easter proved they didn’t. So, the Sunday following Easter the faithful gather to celebrate, tell jokes and laugh at the forces of evil. I will be doing a 20-minute set of new and old material. Who doesn’t need a laugh these days?

VEAP Fundraiser Free will offering
2026-04-18 16:00 - 17:00
Saturday, April 18, 4 PM
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN
VEAP Fundraiser Free will offering.
Volunteers Enlisted to Assist People (VEAP) is one of the oldest and is the largest foodshelf in the Twin Cities. The ICE invasion has resulted in sometimes empty shelves at VEAP. Please bring your friends and your wallets.
Please make a financial donation rather than bringing food. VEAP can purchase food very cheaply, at a dollar per meal. A $100 donation equals three meals a day for a month!

[Private Event] “Leading with Imagination, Humor, Curiosity and Empathy” Workshop
2026-04-22 08:00 - 17:00
(Private event) Wednesday, April 22
Synod Leadership Summit
“Leading with Imagination, Humor, Curiosity and Empathy” Workshop

“Reasons for Hope in a Chaotic World”
2026-04-26 10:30 - 11:30 | Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN, 55431, United States
Sunday, April 26, 10:30 AM
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church, 2200 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington, MN
I will be guest preaching at my former congregation.
“Reasons for Hope in a Chaotic World”
