Louisville Laughs has a lot going on this week. Here is a breakdown of what’s on tap, including a free comedy class for new comics. We also have a Promo Code sprinkled in so you can save money.
Sept. 12 — Second Sunday Showcase, 7:30 p.m.
Join us at Planet of the Tapes for the Second Sunday Showcase with headliner Andy Imlay, of Evansville.
Andy, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at 18 months, spreads his Palsy Positive message across the country through comedy. Andy is a husband, father and a Superman Super Fan, who has headlined the Superman Celebration in Metropolis, Ill.
The show will be hosted by June Dempsey and includes comedians Kris Izzi from Evansville and Louisville comics Mike Nilsson, Nathaniel Potts-Wells, Lena Beamish and Lucas Murphy.
Tickets are $10. Guests must provide proof of Covid vaccination to attend the show.
Planet of the Tapes is a unique full-service bar, performance venue and cinema lounge that also offers DVD rentals.
Sept. 14 — Comedy Night at Gravely, 7 p.m.
Free admission
Louisville Laughs has a great Comedy Night showcase planned for you at Gravely Brewing Co., featuring comedian Andy Fleming from Chicago.
Andy is sleeveless and hilarious and is the producer of the weekly showcase The Two-Hour Comedy Hour, and producer and co-host of Comedy Secrets.
Also on the show are Zach Wycuff and Gretchen Schultz from Cincinnati; Simon Fraser from Columbus, Ohio; and Louisville’s Mike Nilsson, SugaRae and Mz Johnson. Your host is Creig Ewing.
Enjoy a night of laughs, fresh beer and food from Mayan Street Food.
If you have a group coming, reach out to Louisville Laughs at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com and we will reserve a table.
Sept. 16 — Matt Bergman, 7:30 p.m.
Louisville Laughs has a special show planned for Sept. 16 at Aloft Louisville Downtown with headliner Matt Bergman.
Matt has appeared on Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central Live and has a Dry Bar Comedy Special. He also can be heard on SiriusXM.
Matt will be in Louisville for one night only before heading to Indianapolis to headline at Helium Comedy Club. Joining him will be comic RJ Ryan, a veteran of the World Series of Comedy.
Tickets are $15. Food and drinks are available at the Corner bar in the comfortable Aloft lobby.
For $5 off each ticket, use the Promo Code MATT.
Sept. 17 — Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two), 8 p.m.
Free admission
Join Louisville Laughs at Never Say Die bar in St. Matthews for our monthly comedy open mic.
Come for the laughs, the craft cocktails or get on stage and try your hand at standup comedy.
Comics also have the chance to earn $25 for sets of the night!
A couple spots are left.
If you would like to sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
Sept. 19 — Comedy 101 class, 1 p.m.
Free
Louisville Laughs and The Caravan Comedy Club are teaming up to offer a free comedy class aimed at new comics.
Instructors include comedian Keith McGill, The Caravan’s Dana Miller and Louisville Laughs’ Creig Ewing.
Topics include mic etiquette, stage presence, club etiquette and how to find stage time.
If you would like to participate, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
Sept. 19 — Comedy at TEN20 open mic, 7 p.m.
Free admission
Join Louisville Laughs for our popular comedy open mic at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.
Comics — some new, some veterans — do their best to make you laugh and try out new material.
Comics also have the chance to earn $25 for sets of the night!
A couple spots are left.
If you would like to sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com.
Come enjoy some laughs, craft beer and more.
