Louisville Laughs has a lot of laughs planned for June and July, including the opening rounds of the 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest, a new show featuring teachers doing standup and comedy classes
Thursday, June 20, 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Night at Gravely
Join Louisville Laughs for our monthly Comedy Night at Gravely.
June’s event showcases Louisville’s Keith McGill and Nashville’s Patrick Devine.
Also on the show are Nashville’s Josh Lewis and host Hillary Boston.
Enjoy a night of laughter, great craft beer and burgers and more from Grub at Gravely.
Admission is free. Tickets ensure seating.
Friday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Funniest Person In Louisville opening round
The 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest continues Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Planet of the Tapes.
Comics from across the region compete to be named Louisville’s Funniest. The audience helps judge who advances to the semifinals.
Special appearance by Jake Hovis.
Saturday, July 13, 2 p.m.
Comedy Writing class
Comedy Writing class designed to newer comics get off to a strong start and comics with experience boost their game.
Instructors include:
Keith McGill, a long-time comic, instructor, actor and director. He will be headlining at the Caravan Comedy Club on the class dates.
Bret Sohl, a veteran writer for The Tonight Show who ran the shows at the Caravan for many years and has seen thousands of shows
Creig Ewing, CEO of Louisville Laughs, has produced hundreds of comedy shows, put on contests and festivals, run open mics and more.
Comedy Writing helps comics find material specific to their comedic voice.
Comedy Hosting/Stage Time (July 14) helps comics learn the ropes of hosting shows and tips to get stage time.
Classes are $75 each or both for $125. Class sizes are limited to allow for one-on-one instruction.
Saturday, July 13, 7:30 p.m.
Funniest Person In Louisville opening round
The 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest continues Friday, July 12, at 7:30 p.m. at Planet of the Tapes.
Comics from across the region compete to be named Louisville’s Funniest. The audience helps judge who advances to the semifinals.
Special appearance by Dan Alten.
Sunday, July 14, 2 p.m.
Comedy Hosting/Stage Time class
Comedy Hosting/Stage Time (July 14) helps comics learn the ropes of hosting shows and tips to get stage time.
Instructors include:
Keith McGill, a long-time comic, instructor, actor and director. He will be headlining at the Caravan Comedy Club on the class dates.
Bret Sohl, a veteran writer for The Tonight Show who ran the shows at the Caravan for many years and has seen thousands of shows
Creig Ewing, CEO of Louisville Laughs, has produced hundreds of comedy shows, put on contests and festivals, run open mics and more.
Classes are $75 each or $125 combined with Saturday’s Comedy Writing class. Class sizes are limited to allow for one-on-one instruction.
Thursday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.
Comedy Night at Gravely
Join Louisville Laughs for a night of fun on our monthly Comedy Night at Gravely.
July’s event showcases Cincinnati’s Tabari McCoy and Chicago’s Mike Logan.
Also on the show are Louisville comics Cali Botkin and Kyle McGlothlin.
Enjoy a night of laughter, great craft beer and burgers and more from Grub at Gravely.
Admission is free. Tickets ensure seating.
Friday, July 19, 7:30 p.m.
Funniest Person In Louisville opening round
Monnik Beer Co., Schnitzelburg
The 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest continues on Friday, July 19, at Monnik Beer Co.
Comics from across the region will compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person In Louisville.
The audience helps decide who moves on to the semifinals.
Special appearance by June Dempsey.
Sunday, July 21, 7 p.m.
Funniest Person In Louisville opening round
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
The 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest continues with an opening-round show at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.
Comics from across the region compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of moving on in the competition to be named the Funniest Person In Louisville.
The audience helps decide who advances.
Special appearance by Keith McGill.
Sunday, July 28, 7 p.m.
Funniest Person In Louisville opening round
TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown
The opening rounds of the 2024 Funniest Person In Louisville contest continues with finish up at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.
Comics from across the region compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of moving on in the competition to be named the Funniest Person In Louisville.
The audience helps decide who advances.
Special appearance by Sean Smith.
