About Gophers After Dark
Now in its seventh year at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus, Gophers After Dark is a campus-wide initiative to offer free, or low-cost, late night entertainment on the University of Minnesota. Students can enjoy such activities as newly-released films, concerts, workshops, speakers, comedy acts, bowling and much more every Friday and Saturday night from 7pm to 1am at Coffman Memorial Union. This year will also feature additional events at the St. Paul Student Center every Friday night.
Past events have included comedian BJ Novak of the "The Office," weekly free showings of newly-released movies, acoustic performances by local musicians, galactic bowling in Goldy's Gameroom, "Last Gopher Standing" comedy stand-up challenge, Student Film Festival, indie rock band Cloud Cult at the Whole Music Club, to name a few.
Gophers After Dark also provides complimentary parking in the East River Road Garage and Gortner Ramp for attendees, in addition to the Campus Connector which run.
Be on the lookout for events such as:
- Game Shows
- Free Massages
- Sports Tournaments
- Wax Hands
- Henna Tattoos
- Dance Lessons
- Mentalist Shows
- Comedians
- Live Music
- Free Films
- Board Games
- Inflatables
- Bowling and Billiards at Goldy's Gameroom
