#localcomedy

[celebratesocia1]

Comedians from Around the Country Head to Southampton for New Comedy Club

Comedians from Around the Country Head to Southampton. Sticks and Stones Comedy Club Opens June 30th! #SticksAndStonesComedyClub #Southampton #NewComedyClub #Comedians #Comedy #June30th #LiveComedy #StandUpComedy #LocalComedy #NationalComedy

[iamcafe]

This past weekend, CAFE and Smokes & Jokes teamed up once again to bring you our monthly comedy night special! This Saturday, we hosted a late-night session of live stand-up at Toronto’s Comedy Bar. Located on Bloor St, this sweet spot is right across from our 932 Bloor St CAFE dispensary location. As well, attendees were able to redeem their tickets for 20% off any Smokes & Jokes product before or after the show!

For more on this awesome event, click here

[jasonfator]

Local comedy show shell-shock

I finally caught a comedy show in Redding, CA. It is something I’d been meaning to do for a while, but just hadn’t made happen until Sunday night. What a crazy, eye-opening experience. 

When a memory of the show flashes across my mind, I immediately start to shake my head and whisper angry insults under my breath until I can pull it back together with some deep breathing. I don’t know what I really expected from a show by a comic I’d never heard of at a restaurant/brewery, but I’m disappointed in Redding for being a such a shitty audience and at the comic for letting the crowd walk all over him. He seemed to have zero control, and couldn’t shut them up with laughs.  

I’m no comedy expert and I’m also deathly afraid of speaking in front of large groups, so there’s no way I could have done better. I would have been a thousand times worse. Anxiety immediately bubbles up when I even think about trying to do that myself. I’ve never done stand-up, but I love funny people, have big respect for the craft, and appreciate what it takes to go up on stage and make people laugh. I’m also really fascinated by and respect people who hit the road and bring joy and laughter to people in cities across the country. Sunday night I learned that you need a minimum of two things for a successful comedy show: a genuinely funny comic, and an audience who actually wants to laugh. 

I saw Seinfeld with Tom Papa many years ago in Redding; Marc Maron with Jen Kirkman in San Francisco five or six years ago; and a live Harmontown podcast in LA last year. All of those shows were undeniably hilarious. I’ve watched a lot of comedy specials and sets online. I knew a local show at brewery restaurant in hick-town Redding probably wouldn't be great, but morbid curiosity drew me out of the house on Sunday night. I wanted to find out how a road comic would really do playing here. Who comes to Redding to do comedy anyway? 

Finding out was a painful experience. The comic did over an hour and had some pretty funny crowd work and jokes that made me laugh. I laughed quite a bit, but the painful part was that he had almost no control of the crowd and had a tough time keeping things rolling throughout the show—especially during the last half-hour which was constantly interrupted by characters who emerged from the crowd like “Drunk Jesus,” “Cranberry Sauce Guy,” and a lady dubbed “Saddle Up” by the comic. It was pure, unmitigated chaos. 

I don’t understand people who pay to go out to a meal and a comedy show, then sit there with their arms crossed and a sour-puss look on their face. I could sit at home on the couch and be unamused. Did you come here laugh and have a good time? If not, why don’t you GO THE FUCK home? 

The most horrific part of the show was the out of control chiming in from the many characters I mentioned above and a few others. My take-away: If you rely too-much on riffing with crowd work and don't have the material or improvisational skills to seriously back it up with big, consistent laughs, you. are. royally. fucked. I’ve seen comics expertly shut down hecklers and chimers-in and it is a sight to behold. Usually it happens with a hilarious, rage-filled rant, or a few sharp and witty retorts, followed by an, “OK, why don’t you shut the fuck up.” The bottom line is that they must get big laughs after a hard-core shut down. Unfortunately, this dude didn't have the chops to do that. 

I don’t know what was up with the audience, but it was seriously disturbing and disappointing. I’m really glad I went though because it made me realize that I want to live somewhere that really appreciates live comedy and has a shit-ton of it. 

I’m going to go back and see the next show at the same venue in December with a different comic to continue the anthropological experiment. I’m actually really glad that someone is trying to bring comedy to Redding on a regular basis. I’ll keep you posted. 

[nepascene]

Thomas the Red, the world's only stand-up comedy viking, conquered Season 6 of the NEPA Scene Rising Talent open mic and talent contest by coming in first place, so as part of the grand prize, he will headline a night of comedy and music at Karl Hall in Wilkes-Barre this Saturday, July 28 that fans of all ages can enjoy! Young singer/songwriter Ellie Rose will open the evening with an acoustic set, followed by stand-up comedians Angelia Petrillo, Joey Tepedino, and Jonathan Miles before Thomas the Red takes the stage. Doors at Karl Hall (57B N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre) open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door, and the event is BYOB! #Scranton #ScrantonPA #WilkesBarre #WilkesBarrePA #NEPA #Pennsylvania #NEPAScene #NEPAtalent #comedy #comedian #standup #standupcomedy #standupcomedian #funny #viking #cosplay #armor #sword #swords #warrior #singer #songwriter #acoustic #localmusic #localcomedy #show #supportlocal #arts #entertainment #KarlHall (at Karl Hall)

[clapbackqueensandkings]

End of august photo dump.. Vibez. #dearsummer Did you know the power puff girls have a an older Black/Brown sister? She’s only in 4 episodes out of 7 season but 🤷🏾‍♀️ Between birthdays and building dreams, I’m exhausted and excited! Ready for #FloatThroughFall See y’all Friday at 8-ish for @smokesandjokescomedy #thptcstlive we got chicken & comedy! #nomnomnom #localcomedy #keepitclose #speakeasycomedy #blackcomedymatters #supportlivingartists #blackgallerists (at Bedford-Stuyvesant) https://www.instagram.com/p/CS42Pe2lZwk/?utm_medium=tumblr

[uncledustcomedy]

HOT DOG BWOY !! 🌭+👦 Some new comedy characters of the 🔞persuasion on my youtube- Bitchute.com - Spotify - reddit channels 🔥💨HOT DOG BWOY !! THNX 4 SUPPORTING A GINGAH PLAYA FROM THE HIMALAYAS ! WHO LOVES YA ! 💚 I'M NOT REINVENTING THE COMEDY WHEEL I'M MORE LIKE THE SPAIR YA DON'T NEED TILL YA NEED IT 😁🙋ALL GOOD WITH THIS VET . #UDVE #spotify #checkitout #lomalinda #mullets & #hotdogs #reddit #funnyshit #thebonfire #Legionofskanks #comedypodcast #localcomedy #podcastcomedy #bitchute #letemknow #uncledustvseverything #myyoutube #mychannel (at Loma Linda, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/B79k-gog0UA/?igshid=1v40p0daohlsj

[azseasons]

RAVEN EVENTS PRESENTS RED HOT VALENTINE'S PARTY Feb. 14th, 2020 8pm @wastedgrainscottsdale #love #valentinesday @az_seasons_mag @AzSeasonsMag @AzSeasons Whether you are happily single or cozily coupled up, you will LOVE our party in celebration of Cupid's special day. We'll be featuring live music by Ashley Red direct from Las Vegas! This talented 4-piece band will be performing a blend of classic & current top radio hits for your listening and dancing pleasure. EVENT: Raven's Red-Hot Valentine's Party DATE/TIME: Friday, February 14, 2020 8 PM WHERE: Wasted Grain 7295 E. Stetson Dr. Scottsdale, AZ WHO'S INVITED: You and the public over 21 years of age ENTERTAINMENT: Ashley Red, 4-piece Party Band FOOD: Outdoor Food Stand - Appetizer Menu available SPECIALS: Cocktail & Wine Specials all night CONTEST: The 'HOTTEST COUPLE' and 'HOTTEST SINGLE' will compete to win fun prizes from our sponsor, Fascinations Boutiques. TABLE RESERVATIONS: There is no charge to reserve a table, but you must arrive no later than 30 minutes after the start of the event or your table will be released. Text your full name and the number of people in your group to 480.231.9999 and a table confirmation will be sent to you. ATTIRE: Casual or fun Valentine theme ADMISSION: no cover charge PARKING: Garage & street parking available QUESTIONS: Call Raven Events 480.231.9999 Sponsored by ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & ARTISAN MARKETPLACE www.renfestinfo.com NATURAL EXPRESSIONS INC. ® natural-expressionsinc.com JOHNNY LOCKSMITH johnny-locksmith.net SACRED ELEMENTS OF SEDONA sacredelementsofsedona.com ROOT 2 ROUTE BOTANICALS Root2RouteBotanicals.com AZ SEASONS MAGAZINES ONLINE azseasonsmagazines.com • • • • • • • • #arizona #phoenixarizona #scottsdalearizona #hottestcouple #hottestsingle #dancingwithastranger #clubevents #networkingevent #networking #singlemom #singlegirl #singleladiesnight #eventcompanion #localevents #promoter #localentertainer #localcomedy #wastedgrainaz #wastedgrain #liveperformances #bands #localband #localvenue #bookingagent #marketingagency #socialmediaagency #businessconsultant https://www.instagram.com/p/B7o3J8gHEZh/?igshid=1n52fas77do6i

[on-in-barnsley]

ON! in Barnsley! is excited to have an interview with @lamproommtc in the November issue. Read about the history of the Lamproom Musical Theatre Company, and why Mr. Scrooge means so much to them this time around. Read about it in the magazine: www.bit.ly/OIB-November-2019 #OnInBarnsley #OnInBarnsleyMagazine #OnlineMagazine #Interviews #LocalPerformers #LocalMusic #LocalMusicians #LocalDance #LocalTheatre #LocalComedy #SupportLocalMusic #SupportLocalTheatre #SupportTheLocalScene #SupportYourLocalScene #BarnsleyArts #BarnsleyIn #BarnsleyIsBest #BarnsleyIsBrill #BarnsleyHour #Barnsley #Tarn #LoveBarnsley #TradeSpeedUK (at On in Barnsley) https://www.instagram.com/p/B4KvYa1FYre/?igshid=ogu29ye6szkt

[primalaska]

#LocalProducts #localpeople #localvape #locali #localfarm #localbrew #localcomedy #localculture #localbarber #localfarmers #localfirstaz #localizada #localization #localfoods #localbrands #localflorist #localrestaurant #localescomerciales #localglass #localcafe #localsupport #localqueen #localgrown #localcuisine #localbuisness #localclothing #localbakery #localsearch #localbrewery #localingredients (at Bristow, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B26Sxq0nZtS/?igshid=17n7y61haoyxh

[comedybawse-blog]

😎🗣Hey #mydubai I'll see you tomorrow at Hangry for Comedy @hangryhangar Here some #crazycomedythoughts in the mean time 🤣 . Get there early to make sure you get a good seat. Free show starts at 8:00pm . #dubaifood #azaeverest #dubaievents #dubailife #DUBAI #dxb #mydxb #DUBAICOMEDY #dubailifestyle #dubaiinstagram #dubaitag #comedynight #duabicomedynight #dubainights #dubaicomedian #livecomedy #localcomedy #dubaicomedyshow #COMEDYBAWSE (at Hangry Hangar)

[philjohnsoncomedy]

#Repost @eightbridgesbrewing (@get_repost) ・・・ 2019 Comedy Night #2 is June 1st. Get your tickets starting tomorrow, $15, price goes up May 24. @philjohnsoncomedy headlining. Nicole Tran and Pat Griffin opening. Comedy brought to you by @eightbridgesbrewing and Michael Booker Entertainment. Ticket link in bio #beerandcomedy #localcomedy #standupcomedy #drinklocal #laughs https://www.instagram.com/philjohnsoncomedy/p/BwXuLxCAFLe/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1767t4v4dfo5z

[iamcafe]

This past weekend was a long one – Victoria Day for us Canadians. CAFE celebrated in style with our eagerly anticipated Saturday night comedy show! The night featured a great lineup of local comedians, including Toronto’s own Ben Bankas! We are huge fans of Ben and his witty observations on modern society, and were so thrilled to feature him as headliner on our show!

For more information on our long weekend comedy show, click here 

www.smokesandjokes.com

[jarlsonkin]

qoq wants you…to come on down for “New In Town” at Flappers Comedy Club! Featuring recently transplanted talent, as well as some hometown and/or otherwise previously established acts. But mostly newbies! Tickets are $10 (plus a two item minimum purchase from the bar/kitchen), but we can get you in for half the price…just click the link in our bio! Sponsored by BrandSmart USA • • • #qoq #qoqaqola #qoqsongsltd #sonichat #sonicpose #sonicthehedgehog #sonicthemovie #moviesonic #sonicman #diymusician #musicalcomedy #localmusic #localcomedy #lamusic #lacomedy #flappers #flapperscomedyclub #coporaterock #rocknroll #poprock #sodapop (at Flappers Comedy Club Burbank) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bu9B5B_AUh0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=187f3jn58br4j

[nepascene]

Congratulations to singer/songwriter Michaela Clark for winning the NEPA Scene Rising Talent Finals Showcase last night! Her original songs impressed both the judges and the crowd at The V-Spot in Scranton, and the comedians killed it as well - Angelia Petrillo came in a very close second place, and Yusuf Qadri took third! We want to thank all 11 acts who delivered some amazing performances, the great crowd who cheered them on, the judges who had some difficult decisions to make, The V-Spot and their hardworking staff, and the sponsors who make this 13-week open mic and talent contest possible - Fireball Whisky, Samuel Adams, LT Verrastro, and Ionic Development! Michaela won $250 cash, a video production from Ionic Development, and other cool prizes like a new YETI cooler! Angelia took home $100 and, thanks to an anonymous donation, Yusuf also received $100. We had a blast, and we'll see you again in March for another season of local talent! #NEPAtalent #Scranton #ScrantonPA #Dunmore #Pittston #WilkesBarre #NEPA #Pennsylvania #NEPAScene #openmic #VSpot #TheVSpot #music #musician #localmusic #localcomedy #standupcomedy #arts #entertainment #artist #talent #risingtalent #show #event #contest #competition #supportlocal #supportlocalmusic #supportlocalcomedy (at TheVspot Bar) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5Y1O_CHrnz/?igshid=1ujiybivdplk1

[thechasefiles]

In the City if Hoo Lee Sheete, Black Fu Yong was minding his business talking to a stranger when the Emperor’s Guard Tuu Faat Foo told him to leave the entrance of the palace U No Wel Kum. Black Fu Yung ignored him so Wong struck him & shouted, “ leeeeeeve here NoooooOWWW!” Never one to back down from a fight Black Fu Yong decided it was at that moment he would teach Tuu Faat Foo a lesson. He clenched his hands and prepared to deliver the his famous Lotus Fist blow to Foo’s head but missed. Quickly he lept through the air then spun to connect his Iron Foot to Wong’s chest! Foo drew shackles from his waist and tried to land a blow but missed. Black Fu Yong was too quick on his feet so Foo summoned the Emperors special unit Ne Veer Wong to come to his assistance. Black Fu Yong was amused and shouted, “You will not catch meee today! I am Black Fu Yong son of Phuk U Meen!” Ladies & Gentlemen that concludes today’s episode of Barbados is not a real place! I hope that you enjoyed. #TheChaseFiles #OnlyInBim #BarbadosIsNotARealPlace #MontroseSupermarket #ChristChurch #KungFu #InEagleShadowFist #BlackFuYong #HooLeeSheete #TuuFaatFoo #NeVarWong #UNoWelKum #shackles #iloveoldkungfus #catchmeifyoucan #fistsoflegend #lotus #bajanentertainment #localcomedy https://www.instagram.com/p/B0O76ZTgB8P/?igshid=1gvrxnn85kmw5

[azseasons]

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THE HYPNOSIS SHOW PART 1 Feb. 8th - March 29th, 2020 10am - 6pm @az_seasons_mag @AzSeasonsMag @AzSeasons #hypnosshow #hypnotized #az ARIZONA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL & ARTISAN MARKETPLACE: #ArizonaRenaissanceFestival is a non-stop entertainment presented on 13 stages every event day, each show packed with a unique mix of comedy music and mischievous antics! Dancing circus performers jousting knights on horseback and so much more! Sit back and relax or become a part of the action as you are surrounded by over 2,000 costumed characters roaming the festival village! You never know what is going to happen, on stage or off... Rub shoulders with the King & Queen banter with the Village Fool watch the Birds of Prey or dance with the gypsies. Enjoy swordplay wordplay raucous music and roaring comedy at the Royal Faire Saturday, Sundays & Presidents Day Rain or Shine 10am - 6pm More info www.renfestinfo.com Sponsored by NATURAL EXPRESSIONS INC. ® natural-expressionsinc.com JOHNNY LOCKSMITH johnny-locksmith.net SACRED ELEMENTS OF SEDONA sacredelementsofsedona.com ROOT 2 ROUTE BOTANICALS Root2RouteBotanicals.com AZ SEASONS MAGAZINES ONLINE azseasonsmagazines.com • • • • • • • • #arizona #arizonabusinesses #phoenixarizona #scottsdalearizona #show #livehypnosis #stagehypnosislive #hypnotized #hypnotherapist #medeviltimesarizona #medievalhistory #actor #hypnotized #hypnotize #localcomedians #localperformer #localentertainer #localcomedy #liveperformances #crowd #audience #localvenue #rialto #rialtotheatretucson #comedian #rialtotheater #comedy https://www.instagram.com/p/B605mMnn2KI/?igshid=1ni0ogoryszlg