Don’t do this at an open mic, comics

You’re performing at an open mic and running through your jokes, but you decide to go off script. Maybe you lost your place, you were distracted, got brave and decided to try crowd work.

It happens, but if you decide to wing it, don’t do these things.

DON’T complain about the crowd not laughing. You tell a joke and there is silence. Just move on. Don’t say something like, “Hey that was funny. What’s wrong with you guys?” Think that’s going to make them laugh at your next joke?

Work on making sure you have jokes that people will laugh at. Leave the crowd alone while on stage. You can complain about the crowd being terrible off stage with the other comics like everyone else.

DON’T do crowd work that goes nowhere. If you ask the couple up in front how long they have been together, they say this is their first date, and you say, “Cool” and move on, that’s not crowd work. It’s just awkward. Leave the audience alone until you are ready with a funny response.

DON’t ask people to repeat what they said. You’re on stage and hear someone in the audience say something. Unless you asked the audience to respond, don’t ask the audience member to repeat what they said. Why would you do that? You don’t want them talking at all. Either ignore them or ask them to keep it down.

DON’T come unprepared. Open mics are a chance to work on your material. And stage time is precous. Have a plan, tell those jokes. Maybe improvise a bit. But don’t go up there trying to wing it off the top of your head, unless that’s your whole zany act.

Also, notes are frowned upon but sometimes necessary. But avoid reading your jokes off your phone while on stage. It just screams you weren’t ready. Don’t do it.

DON’T run the light. It’s bad enough when someone who is doing well goes over their time. But when someone is over their time and still struggling and trying again and again to maybe get a laugh, it’s torture. Cut your losses, get off stage and work on what you can improve next time.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Sept. 20

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Sept. 20

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with host Creig Ewing and special guest Dick Dickerson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour 2023, Louisville Palace. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 21

7:30 p. m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely, Gravely Brewing Co. Free tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Trixx, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Hilarious Unkown, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

7:30 p.m. –- Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Jonasi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 23

7 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Stand-Up For Kids comedy show, Tri-County Shrine Club, Clarksville, IN. Tickets $20

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Joansi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — BHLC presents: Louder Than Laughter, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at TEN20, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Free tickets

7 p.m. — Jiaoying Summers, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 25

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 26

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 27

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 28

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thinderdome: Space! Planet of the Tapes. Free

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

7:30 p.m. –- Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

10:15 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 30

7 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

9:45 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: New Comics Showcase with special guest Jerrel Beamon, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Roastamania, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Show up and sign up starting at 9:30

Monday, Oct. 2

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 3

7:30 p.m. — Jeff Leeson, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Oct. 4

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster! Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 5

7 p.m. — Comedy Night at The Sanctuary with Creig Ewing and Danny Browning, The Sanctuary at Oldham Gardens. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Falls City Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Falls City Brewing Co. Free (donations accepted)

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

8:30 — Thursday Night Comedy Groove with host Meech Dog, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. –- Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — KY Bill, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

10:15 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 7

7 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Devil’s Advocate, comedy debate show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 8

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Oct. 9

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 10

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Oct. 11

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Joey Mulinaro, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 12

7:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13

7:30 p.m. –- Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 15

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Masquerade. Local comics peform as other Louisville comics, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free tickets

7 p.m. — Peter Antoniou, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Oct. 16

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 17

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Oct. 18

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 19

7:30 p.m. – Brendan Eyre, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Cam Bertrand, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 20

7 p.m. — Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour, Louisville Palace. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –- Brendan Eyre, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Donnell Rawlings, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Beth Stelling, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show in Camp Taylor neigbhorhood. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ariel Elias, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

9:30 p.m. – Brendan Eyre, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Beth Stelling, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret late show in Camp Taylor neigbhorhood. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Donnell Rawlings, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 21

4 p.m. — Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour, Louisville Palace. Tickets

7 p.m. — Jim Gaffigan: Barely Alive Tour, Louisville Palace. Tickets

7 p.m. — James “Murr” Murray, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

7 p.m. — Donnell Rawlings, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Brendan Eyre, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Beth Stelling, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ariel Elias, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8:30 p.m. — Comedy show with headliner Jesse Johnson, Never Say Die bar.

9:30 p.m. – Brendan Eyre, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Donnell Rawlings, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Beth Stelling, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 22

7 p.m. — Donnell Rawlings, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Jason Nash, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com

Mondays — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Message June Dempsey or Zach Brumback with questions.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Ehrin Dowdle with questions.

Tuesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Tuesdays — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9 (first Tuesday of the month is a booked showcase)

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Wednesdays — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9

Thursdays — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics. Contact Casper Eleam, Kyle McGlothlin for more info.

Thursdays — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.; show at 9:30.

Thurdays — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Signups at 7:30. Prize to the winner.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Sept. 13

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Sept. 13

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with host Jon Bass and special guest Ty Leach, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 14

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — James Camacho, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Lyle & Friends, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $10 at the door

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. –- Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 16

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Lugubrious Productions presents: The Bandits of Louisville Comedy with a Hoedown, 21st In Germantown. Admission $10

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Steve Treviño: America’s Favorite Husband Tour, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — Rockstar on a Budget Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — Dwight Simmons, Spinelli’s Highlands. $5 admission

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 17

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — J Will, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Good Stand-up Comedy, Kaiju. Free

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

9 p.m. — Good Stand-up Comedy, Kaiju. Free

Monday, Sept. 18

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 19

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 20

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour 2023, Louisville Palace. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 21

7:30 p. m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely, Gravely Brewing Co. Free tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Trixx, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Hilarious Unkown, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

7:30 p.m. –- Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 23

7 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Joansi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — BHLC presents: Louder Than Laughter, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at TEN20, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Free tickets

7 p.m. — Jiaoying Summers, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 25

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 26

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 27

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 28

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thinderdome: Space! Planet of the Tapes. Free

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

7:30 p.m. –- Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 30

7 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: New Comics Showcase with special guest Jerrel Beamon, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Roastamania, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Show up and sign up starting at 9:30

Monday, Oct. 2

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 3

7:30 p.m. — Jeff Leeson, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Oct. 4

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster! Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 5

7 p.m. — Comedy Night at The Sanctuary with Creig Ewing and Danny Browning, The Sanctuary at Oldham Gardens. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. –- Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — KY Bill, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 7

7 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 8

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Oct. 9

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 10

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Oct. 11

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Joey Mulinaro, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 12

7:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 13

7:30 p.m. –- Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Ryan Davis, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 15

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Masquerade. Local comics peform as other Louisville comics, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free tickets

7 p.m. — Peter Antoniou, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com

Mondays — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Message June Dempsey or Zach Brumback with questions.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Ehrin Dowdle with questions.

Tuesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Tuesdays — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9 (first Tuesday of the month is a booked showcase)

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Wednesdays — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9

Thursdays — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics. Contact Casper Eleam, Kyle McGlothlin for more info.

Thursdays — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.; show at 9:30.

Thurdays — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Signups at 7:30. Prize to the winner.

Comics need to stop with these pet peeves

Standup comics are brilliant, wonderful and charming people for the most part. But some continue to do things that are pet peeves of mine and others. Just stop.

Not commiting to a stage name. If you want to go with the stage name of Ruben Sandwich The Comedian, that’s cool. But if you pick a stage name, make it distinctive or at least run with it.

If your real name is Bob Smith and your stage name is Jim, and you have no social media using Jim, what are you doing? Hiding from creditors? As a booker I prefer comics who draw people, not hide from them.

Asking for support. We all want support, but complaining that people don’t support you or that people should come out and support live comedy isn’t the way to go. You want people to come to the show BECAUSE THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE A GOOD TIME.

That’s the vibe you want to sell. Not that your cousin is obligated to sit through dozens of dick jokes.

Being dumb on social media. If you are making foolish choices on social media, that really makes me wonder what you might say live on stage. Think before you post. Delete is your friend. Stupid memes and Facebook fights are not.

Puzzling email names. So many times I get requests for stage time from an email like JulieJones@gmail.com asking for a spot for Jon Doe. Why is the email different? Is your mom reaching out for you? Is this a stage name? Don’t be confusing.

Stop with all the murdering and crushing. Super. You had a good show. But when you boast on social media that everyone on the show killed, crushed and murdered, it makes me wonder if that’s really true and if there were any survivors (or audience members).

It’s OK to just have a great show. Do you see many people that do comedy for a living boast about crushing and killing?

Racial stereotype jokes. If you are not a member of that minority group and you are doing jokes about that minority group that just play on stereotypes, it better be a damn good joke. If you’re newer to comedy, I can assure you it’s not a damn good joke.

Uncool Randy won the Funniest Person In Louisville contest in large part because in the finals he started what seemed to be a racial stereotype joke then turned it completely around. The audience was relieved and delighted.

Have fun out there.

Louisville Laughs fall comedy events

Louisville Laughs has some great shows planned for September and October. Come join the fun at TEN20 Craft Brewery, Falls City Beer, Gravely Brewing or Monnik Beer Co.

Sunday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 Brewery

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Tickets $12

See you at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown for our standup comedy showcase.

This show features a stacked lineup of some of our favorite comics — Justin Tabb, Keri Costa, Kyle McGlothlin, Cory Miller, Kate Kremers and host Creig Ewing.

Admission is $12. Use Promo Code TEN20 to get $3 off while it lasts.

It’s going to be a night of laughter, great craft beer and food from MozzaPi and Happy Belly Bistro.

Sunday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.

New Comics Showcase

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Tickets $12

Join Louisville Laughs at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown for our New Comics Showcase.

Promising new comics work to make you laugh, including Just Eric, Leyla Ingalls, Johnny Doss, Holly Kennedy, Melissa Shelton, Jeremy Woodring and Caroline Houchins.

Then Dayton’s Jerrel Beamon will close the show. Jerrel is a true up-and-comer who is a sought-after performer in the region and who has performed at the Apollo Theater in New York.

Tickets are $12. Check iwth your favorite comic for a Promo Code good for $2 off.

It’s going to be a fun night with great craft beer and food from MozzaPi and Happy Belly Bistro.

Sunday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m.

Comedy Masquerade

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free tickets

Louisville Laughs gets into the spooky season with a Comedy Masquerade.

Our favorite local stand-up comics will perform as other local comics.

It promises to be a hilarious time.

The lineup includes:

Host: Brandy Norton as Hillary Boston
Hillary Boston as Josh Gibson
Creig Ewing as Kyle Stolte
June Dempsey as Uncool Randy
Josh Gibson as Aaron Love
Alex Whittenburg as Jeff Toy
Lucious Williams as Big Dumb Chris
Zach Brumback as Jake Hovis
Lena Beamish as Mandee McKelvey
Randy Crumley as June Dempsey
Jake Hovis as Eric Kimbrough
Aaron Love as Davis Santos
Angie Ellendson as Amber Segundo

Admission is free. Tickets ensure seating.

It’s going to be a wild night of comedy with great craft beer and food from MozzaPi and Happy Belly Bistro.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Sept. 6

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Sept. 6

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Pride Festival Queer Comedy Show, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 7

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Falls City Comedy Showcase, with comedy open mic after, Falls City Beer Taproom. Free

7 p.m. — Comedy Night at The Sanctuary with Sean Smith, 3rd Turn Brewing at Oldham Gardens, Crestwood. Tickets $35 includes drink and appetizer

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kevin James Thornton, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8

7 p.m. — Ms. Pat: Ya Girl Done Made It, The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –- Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 9

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Attack of the Barbies! weird sketch comedy, Monnik Beer. Co. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 10

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville Finals, Falls City Beer Taproom. Tickets

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Bubba Dub, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 12

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 13

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 14

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — James Camacho, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Lyle & Friends, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $10 at the door

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. –- Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 16

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Lugubrious Productions presents: The Bandits of Louisville Comedy with a Hoedown, 21st In Germantown. Admission $10

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Steve Treviño: America’s Favorite Husband Tour, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — Rockstar on a Budget Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — Dwight Simmons, Spinelli’s Highlands. $5 admission

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 17

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — J Will, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Good Stand-up Comedy, Kaiju. Free

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

9 p.m. — Good Stand-up Comedy, Kaiju. Free

Monday, Sept. 18

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 19

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 20

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Chris Tucker: The Legend Tour 2023, Louisville Palace. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 21

7:30 p. m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely, Gravely Brewing Co. Free tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Trixx, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Hilarious Unkown, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

7:30 p.m. –- Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 23

7 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Joansi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — BHLC presents: Louder Than Laughter, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at TEN20, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7 p.m. — Jiaoying Summers, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 25

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 26

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 27

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 28

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thinderdome: Space! Planet of the Tapes. Free

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

7:30 p.m. –- Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 30

7 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: New Comics Showcase with special guest Jerrel Beamon, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Roastamania, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Show up and sign up starting at 9:30

Monday, Oct. 2

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 3

7:30 p.m. — Jeff Leeson, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Oct. 4

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster! Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Oct. 5

7 p.m. — Comedy Night at The Sanctuary with Creig Ewing and Danny Browning, The Sanctuary at Oldham Gardens. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. –- Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — KY Bill, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 7

7 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Vince Morris, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Ben Bailey, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 8

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com

Mondays — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Message June Dempsey or Zach Brumback with questions.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Ehrin Dowdle with questions.

Tuesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Tuesdays — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9 (first Tuesday of the month is a booked showcase)

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Wednesdays — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9

Thursdays — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics. Contact Casper Eleam, Kyle McGlothlin for more info.

Thursdays — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.; show at 9:30.

Thurdays — Jack Off Joke Off XXX Comedy Open Mic, Love Boutique, 140 W. Jefferson Street. Every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Signups at 7:30. Prize to the winner.

Q&A with Good Cop/Rad Cop

By Nathan Alexander

Good Cop/Rad Cop are coming to town to perform at The Whirling Tiger on Thursday, August 31! Don’t miss your chance to see this one-of-a-kind performance. They will be joined by some of our Louisville favorites Dan Alten, Ehrin Dowdle, Ali Gautier, Qsmoke, and Aaron Love!

Tickets are $7 online and $10 at the door. Get your tickets here.

Dave Hannah and Ryan Darling comprise the musical comedy duo Good Cop/Rad Cop. They headline shows all over the country and leave audiences laughing and singing along. They have performed in Red Eye Comedy Festival, Epic Comedy Festival, Lookout Comedy Festival, and are booked to perform at Laughing Skull later this year.

Dave and Ryan were kind enough to answer some questions from Louisville Laughs.

Louisville Laughs: How did you guys get started in comedy? Did you start out writing and performing together? How did this partnership come to be?

We both got started in comedy as standups. I met Dave one night while I was bartending and hosting a mic at JJ’s Bohemia in Chattanooga. We got along great and have been friends since then. We did a few goof-off songs and weird experimental shows here and there, but we didn’t really start writing together until the pandemic. We were roommates during lockdown, so we stopped doing standup and moved to music.

Where did the name Good Cop/Rad Cop come from?

Our band name came from nowhere. We were submitting to an internet competition for a punk band called “Pup,” and in order to submit our video we had to have some kind of name, so Ryan shouted that out and we ran with it because we didn’t plan on it getting anywhere.

Who are some of your comedy heroes and why?

We’re big fans of Rory Scovel, Jo Firestone and Andy Daly. We’re also big fans of each other. We both enjoy experimental comedy that breaks the rules. We’re big on breaking rules.

Being such a unique act, have you found that you’ve had to create your own opportunities in spaces that don’t typically showcase your style of comedy?

Yes, sort of. A lot of places are welcoming to our act because it’s so different. However, some places are reasonably concerned about taking a chance on something so unique.

What advice have you gotten that has made the most difference in your journey as comedians? Do you have any advice for new comedians, writers, performers, artists?

Our best advice is to be willing to fail. If you’re not failing at least sometimes, then you’re not doing anything that someone hasn’t seen before. Also, stay true to what you enjoy. You will get the career that you work alongside of. If you want to work at a club, then work with the club. If you want to work at a bar, then work with the bars.

Do you have any comedy horror stories you’re willing to share?

A multitude. We’ve both done incredibly good shows and incredibly bad shows. Dave once drove to Atlanta on three separate occasions to do a show at a bed and breakfast in which he was never remembered, not even one time. At one Good Cop Rad Cop Show, Ryan misunderstood that a person in the audience was genuinely disliking our sound. Sarcastically, he threatened to fight him, which was met with a legitimate offer for combat.

Do you have a specific show you’ve done that stands out as your favorite?

It’s hard to pick a favorite, but we always have a good time at shows where we get to go a little crazy. At Epic Comedy Hour in Huntsville, we take off our shirts and get insane. Once, Dave was crowd-surfed out of a house party. It is uncertain if they enjoyed it or wanted him to leave.

You’ve performed at Red Eye Comedy Festival, Epic Comedy Festival, Lookout Comedy Festival, and will be featured at Laughing Skull Festival this year! What do you like about performing in festivals? And how is that experience different from doing an independent show with just your musical comedy variety show?

Festivals are great because we get to spend time with other comedians, not just at the show but often for a couple of days. There is nothing more entertaining than rolling around with professional comics and finding the humor in literally everything that you encounter. Sometimes you laugh so much that existence is weird for the next few days.

Do you have a pre-show ritual?

Why yes, we do, and thank you for asking. Before every show, Ryan and I will usually push and slap each other. We recently started butt bumping. We don’t know why, but for some reason, it gets us very amped up for the performance and has yet to be ineffective.

You have a hilarious podcast called The Itty Bitty Ditty Committee in which you teach the audience how to write a little ditty. How does the podcast inform your act? Do you find that the podcast helps you develop material?

Honestly, we haven’t done much of the songs live, though we have tried it in the past. It helps us get into a songwriting mindset and reminds us that not all songs have to be good, but the ones we’ll be doing live definitely are.

What do you set out to achieve in a show? What do you want the audience to take away from the Good Cop/Rad Cop experience?

A recent report said that people who see Taylor Swift live might forget they were there because they were so entertained. This is exactly what we hope to achieve. Our goal, every time, is for you to wake up in a Good Cop/ Rad Cop t-shirt and have no recollection of how you got it.

You can find Good Cop Rad Cop on their YouTube, podcast, and socials. Don’t miss your chance to see them live Thursday, August 31st at Whirling Tiger. Get your tickets here!

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Aug. 30

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 30

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Tyler Wolz and special guest Owen Mathews, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Aug. 31

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Marcus Smith, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy with Good Cop/Rad Cop, The Whirling Tiger $10 at the door

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 1

7:30 p.m. –- Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville, secret show in the Highlands. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 2

7 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Siemer, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 3

7 p.m. — Battle Royale, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Decathlon — 6 comedians, 10 jokes each, Kaiju. Free

10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Show up and sign up starting at 9:30

Monday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 5

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Sept. 6

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Pride Festival Queer Comedy Show, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 7

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Falls City Comedy Showcase, with comedy open mic after, Falls City Beer Taproom. Free

7 p.m. — Comedy Night at The Sanctuary with Sean Smith, 3rd Turn Brewing at Oldham Gardens, Crestwood. Tickets $35 includes drink and appetizer

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kevin James Thornton, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8

7 p.m. — Ms. Pat: Ya Girl Done Made It, The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –- Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 9

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Attack of the Barbies! weird sketch comedy, Monnik Beer. Co. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 10

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville Finals, Falls City Beer Taproom. Tickets

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Bubba Dub, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 12

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 13

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 14

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — James Camacho, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

8 p.m. — Lyle & Friends, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $10 at the door

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. –- Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 16

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Steve Treviño: America’s Favorite Husband Tour, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — Rockstar on a Budget Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — Dwight Simmons, Spinelli’s Highlands. $5 admission

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 17

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — J Will, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 18

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 19

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 20

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 21

7:30 p. m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely, Gravely Brewing Co. Free tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Trixx, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Hilarious Unkown, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

7:30 p.m. –- Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 23

7 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Joansi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — BHLC presents: Louder Than Laughter, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at TEN20, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7 p.m. — Jiaoying Summers, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 25

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 26

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 27

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 28

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thinderdome: Space! Planet of the Tapes. Free

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 29

7:30 p.m. –- Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 30

7 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Brad Lanning, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Kelsey Cook, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Renny, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: New Comics Showcase with special guest Jerrel Beamon, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Roastamania, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. To sign up, email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com.

Mondays — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Message June Dempsey or Zach Brumback with questions.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Ehrin Dowdle with questions.

Tuesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Tuesdays — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9 (first Tuesday of the month is a booked showcase)

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Wednesdays — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9

Thursdays — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics. Contact Casper Eleam, Kyle McGlothlin for more info.

Thursdays — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.; show at 9:30.

What you need to get booked on comedy shows

You’ve done open mics, and you’re ready to reach out to get booked on comedy shows. You’re going to need a few things in addition to a funny 5 minutes. Make sure to have these when asking for stage time.

A decent photo of you. Preferably a head shot and promo shot. In color. In focus. Where you don’t look like someone who would scare audience members away. If you can’t invest a few minutes or couple bucks for a decent photo of yourself, why should somone give you 5 minutes on stage?

A video of you performing. If you are asking someone who has never seen you to give you stage time, assuring them that you are funny doesn’t fly. Send a video. Oh, and make sure the audience is laughing in the video.

A short bio. Bookers may ask for your bio to help promote the show. Have it handy. It can include something about you, your comedy, your experience, where you have performed. Listing people you have “opened” for does little for me. Keep it short.

A reasonable email address. If your stage name is Tostada The Comedian then tostada@gmail.com is a reasonable email. If your name is Bob Smith and your email address is HenryWilson@yahoo.com, it raises questions. If your stage name is Sam Jones and your email is BansheeWith3Dicks@aol.com, it raises even more questions.

A solid social media footprint. If I can’t find you on Facebook, TikTok or Instagram, I wonder if you are more interested in witness protection than performing in public. On the flip side, if you are active on social media and post primarily borrowed memes, political screeds or whiny content, people may not want to book you.

E-mail etiquette. I have received many emails from someone with an address like Hilarious69@gmail.com saying, “I’d like to be on your show. I’m very funny.” Don’t be Hilarious69. Include your name, a video, say what you are looking for – a guest spot or host spot or whatever. And some credentials, such as where your are from, where you have performed or who can vouch for you. Make sure the person you say vouches for you knows you are using their name.

Good luck!

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Aug. 23

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 23

7 p.m. — Louisville Fringe Fest: Sir, This is a Wendy’s: A work in progress
by Terry Tocantins Unhinged Friends, Louisville Visual Art, This Bridge Theatre, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Brandy Norton and special guest Brad Rigler, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8:30 p.m. — Louisville Fringe Fest: Unhinged Yard Sale, Louisville Visual Art, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Aug. 24

7:30 p.m. – Bryan Miller, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Akaash Singh, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Mia Jackson, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

10 p.m. — Unlicensed Professionals, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Friday, Aug. 25

7 p.m. — Louisville Fringe Fest: Lou Cringe, Louisville Visual Art, This Bridge Theatre, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville contest semifinals, Monnik Beer Co. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –- Bryan Miller, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Chris Kattan, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Mia Jackson, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Geoff Tate, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Bryan Miller, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Unlicensed Professionals, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Chris Kattan, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Aug. 26

6 p.m. — R & B and Comedy Special with Sean Smith, Goodwood Brewing, Louisville.

7 p.m. — Chris Kattan, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville contest semifinals, Monnik Beer Co. Tickets (sold out)

7:30 p.m. – Bryan Miller, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Mia Jackson, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Geoff Tate, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — Improv Anonymous presents: Back-to-School Comedy That Makes the Grade, Against The Grain Brewery and Public House. $10 cash

7 p.m. — Louisville Fringe Fest: Globe Arm Wrestling, Louisville Visual Art, This Bridge Theatre, 1538 Lytle St., Louisville

9:30 p.m. – Bryan Miller, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Chris Kattan, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Mia Jackson, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Geoff Tate, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 27

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville contest semifinals, Monnik Beer Co. Tickets

7 p.m. — Chris Kattan, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Aug. 28

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 29

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Aug. 30

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Aug. 31

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — Marcus Smith, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy with Good Cop/Rad Cop, The Whirling Tiger $10 at the door

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 1

7:30 p.m. –- Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 2

7 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Utley, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Character Assassination presents: The Roast of Barbie, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Chris Porter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 3

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Decathlon — 6 comedians, 10 jokes each, Kaiju. Free

10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Show up and sign up starting at 9:30

Monday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 5

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver: Premium showcase, Kaiju. $5 admission suggested

Wednesday, Sept. 6

7:30 p.m. — Special event at The Caravan Louisville. No open mic.

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. — Monster, Monster, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 7

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Falls City Comedy Showcase, with comedy open mic after, Falls City Beer Taproom. Free

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Kevin James Thornton, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 8

7 p.m. — Ms. Pat: Ya Girl Done Made It, The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –- Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 9

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Attack of the Barbies! weird sketch comedy, Monnik Beer. Co. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jamie Shriner, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — Neil Hamburger, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 10

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville Finals, Falls City Beer Taproom. Tickets

7 p.m. — DL Hughley, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Bubba Dub, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 11

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 12

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 13

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — And That’s Why We Drink, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 14

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — James Camacho, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. –- Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 16

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Steve Treviño: America’s Favorite Husband Tour, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — Rockstar on a Budget Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Rich Ragains, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — David Nihill: We My People, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

10 p.m. — The Late Show, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 17

7 p.m. — Aries Spears, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — J Will, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

Monday, Sept. 18

7 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Free

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. To sign up to perform, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 19

7:30 p.m. — New Talent Tuesday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Sign ups at 7:30

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver open mic, Kaiju. Free

Wednesday, Sept. 20

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to perform, email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

9:30 p.m. — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign ups at 9

Thursday, Sept. 21

7:30 p. m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely, Gravely Brewing Co. Free tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Trixx, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Hilarious Unkown, Planet of the Tapes. Tickets

8 p.m. — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics

9:30 p.m. — Variety Open Mic, Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 22

7:30 p.m. –- Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 23

7 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Learnmore Joansi, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — BHLC presents: Louder Than Laughter, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $20 at door

9:30 p.m. – Jason Kanter, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Adam Carolla, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 24

2 p.m. — The Boozy Brunch Show, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at TEN20, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets

7 p.m. — Jiaoying Summers, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7 p.m. — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown. Free

TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS

Sundays — Sunday Night, Live!, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, 21st In Germantown Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter

Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign up

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. To sign up, email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com.

Mondays — Comedy Open Mic, Diorios Pizza, 919 Baxter Ave. Signups at 6:45 pm. Message June Dempsey or Zach Brumback with questions.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Ehrin Dowdle with questions.

Tuesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Tuesdays — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9 (first Tuesday of the month is a booked showcase)

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, 7:30 p.m., The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Online sign ups for a month of shows at openmicer.com

Wednesdays — Microphone Assassins High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon, 9:30 pm. Sign ups at 9

Thursdays — The Public House open mic, Against the Grain Brewery and Public House, 1576 Bardstown Road. Signups at 7:30. Limited to 12 comics. Contact Casper Eleam, Kyle McGlothlin for more info.

Thursdays — Variety Open Mic (comedy, music and poetry), Frank’s Whiskey Place. Signups at 9 p.m.; show at 9:30.