Experience live stand-up comedy in The Hole! Featuring the best rising comedians in the Midwest! Our Friday night showcase at the Gopher Hole is conveniently located inside the Gopher Bar & Grill in West Duluth. Come in early and grab a bite to eat upstairs and make your way down into The Hole for a night of laughter.

Doors: 8 PM

Show: 9 PM (The show is approximately 90 minutes)

Headliner: Dan Hinnenkamp

Dan Hinnenkamp is a Minnesota born and raised comedian with a natural gift of humor. Starting comedy in 2015, Dan has already appeared on many of the Midwest’s top stages. Like his comedy heroes Louie Anderson and Ron White, he flawlessly intertwines real life situations with his one of a kind perspective. Dan is a two time finalist in the “Funniest Person in Minnesota Contest” and appeared in the 2021 “World Series of Comedy”. You won’t soon forget Dan Hinnenkamp as both him and his act are larger than life.

Featuring: Bob Oesterreich

Bob Oestrreich was born and raised in Duluth, MN. He has performed all throughout the Midwest. Bob’s fast-paced, witty, idiom-heavy style has been described as a naïve psychopath in Mr. Rogers' neighborhood. He is also the Winner of the House of Comedy Funniest Person with a Day Job 2023 and the Winner of Minnesota’s Knock Out Comedy Competition.

Over the years, Bob has worked with a number of comedians, including Dustin Diamond and Sean Donnelly. He has performed at a number of venues, including Dubh Linn Brew Pub's Pro Comedy Tour and at the House of Comedy at the Mall of America.

Host: Dustin Fawcett

Dustin and comedy have taken off running. Only figuratively, Dustin doesn't run.  He has entered several comedy competitions and won none, which goes to show if at first you don’t succeed at least you’re used to losing.  He has shared the stage with multiple comics who have shared the stage with other comics who have shared the stage with some of the comedy greats.  He is the Host and Producer of the Gopher Hole Comedy Club in Duluth, MN and was part of the All-Star Showcase at the 2025 Loons on the Lake Comedy Festival.  Dustin performs and produces shows throughout the midwest.  His stories will have you laughing at life and the silly things that happen.

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