A lot of fun is planned for the summer, including the start of the Funniest Person In Louisville contest. Check out what’s on tap and come enjoy some laughs.
Sign up to perform on future Louisville Laughs open mics HERE
Join Louisville Laughs for a comedy open mic with comics from across the region on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.
The lineup:
Host: Creig Ewing Buelo Jon Bass Joey G Lee Misty Stine Ethan Cash Andreas Ali Mista G’Cue Wes Yunker Rowan Little Johnny Doss Brian Rogers David Kelley Elijah Perkins Hillary Boston Benjamin James Special guest: Nathaniel Potts-Wells
Enjoy a night of laughter, craft beer, pizza, nachos and more.
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area and information to sign up or order tickets.
Sign up to perform at Louisville Laughs open mics HERE
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS
Wednesday, May 20
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Wednesday Open Mic at TEN20 with guest host Hillary Boston and special guest Destiny Jean, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free. Sign up to perform HERE
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups at 9:30 p.m.
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
To sign up for weekly Wednesday open mics with Louisville Laughs plus other monthly mics, fill out this form
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
The Funniest Person In Louisville contest from Louisville Laughs runs from May 29 until July 9. This year is the biggest ever with 14 shows — 8 qualifying rounds, 4 semifinals and separate Semi-Pro and Amateur finals.
Niney-four standup comics are competing for more than $1,600 in prize money and bookings, including a paid spot on a Laughing Dad show with Danny Browning.
In addition, each show has a special guest closing it out while votes are counted.
Lineups, tickets and information below. Use the Promo Code from your favorite comic and save $2 per ticket online in the qualifying-round shows.
The Semi-Pro comics who made it through the qualifying and semifinal rounds compete to be named the Funniest Person In Louisville, and the audience helps decide the winner.
The Amateur comics who made it through the qualifying and semifinal rounds compete to be named the Funniest in Louisville, and the audience helps decide the winner.
Special guest is Ben Stewart.
Questions?
Email Louisville Laughs at LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups at 9:30 p.m.
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
To sign up for weekly Wednesday open mics with Louisville Laughs plus other monthly mics, fill out this form
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
The most important ingredient to having a good standup comedy show is having an audience. The more people, the better. The good news is that you can help bring people to the show by promoting it.
Yes, the venue should promote the show. But don’t count on that. If the venue has events every night, they may not put much effort into your show. If they don’t often have shows, it’s probably not in anyone’s job description to promote your show.
Yes, the booker should promote the show and hopefully does. But that doesn’t mean you can’t pitch in. It’s like moving a couch. One person can drag it across the floor, or six people can toss it out the door.
Whether you think it’s your job or not, if you get to be known as a comic who doesn’t promote shows or get people out, bookers and club owners will not want to work with you.
Here are some tips to promote shows you are involved with:
Speak only for yourself
Lots of times comics try to be self-deprecating in their promotional posts and say things like, “I don’t know if I’m funny or if anyone else on the show is.”
Do you think that is likely to attract people to come to the show? (Hint: It’s not.)
Other times comics will try attitude like, “Come out to the show on Friday, we comics are gonna f*ck sh!t up!”
Maybe f*cking sh!t up isn’t the vibe the booker or other comics are going for. So don’t speak for them.
Confidence is a key ingredient in comedy. Project confidence in your posts that the audience will have a good time.
Don’t assume you are just promoting to friends and family
If moving up in comedy is your goal, you will need to be a comic who can get more than just the same friends and family to shows. So promote like you have a following of people who enjoy your comedy. Maybe that will manifest.
Even if you are in the stage of your comedy career where your friends are tired of seeing you and you don’t have a following, you are helping by spreading the word on the Internet.
Don’t wait until the day of the show
Ideally, you start promoting a show 2 weeks out or so. Don’t wait until the day of the show to start. People already have plans.
Use the flyer
If the promoter posts a flyer, grab it and create your own posts or reels on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, wherever, using the flyer.
Don’t just share someone else’s post; create your own.
If the promoter makes a flyer specifically for you with your photo on the flyer, definitely use that flyer.
Add a ticket link
You want to make it easy for people who see your post to get tickets, so include a ticket link. Don’t make them hunt for tickets.
Promote one show at a time
Again, for the interest of making it easy on potential audience members, promote one show at a time.
If you have a post that says you will be on three shows this week, then the potential audience members have to figure out if they want to go to one of them and find the ticket link.
Post your shows separately.
Avoid AI without permission
AI flyers are controversial in the comedy and creative world. If you are on a show, don’t create a flyer using AI without asking the booker or club if they are cool with it.
Be creative
Dress up the show flyer (without AI) or make a video promoting the show if that’s your thing.
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area and information to sign up or order tickets.
UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS
Wednesday, May 6
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Wednesday Open Mic at TEN20 with guest host Aimee Jewell and special guest Danny Hucks, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free tickets. Sign up to perform HERE
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville qualifier #4 with special guest Will McKenzie, TEN20 Craft Brewery.Tickets
10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups at 9:30 p.m.
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area and links to order tickets.
LAST WEEK TO ENTERFUNNIEST PERSON IN LOUISVILLE
A few spots remain for the Funniest Person In Louisville Contest that begins May 29. Semifinals and finals are at the Louisville Comedy Club with the finals on July 9.
Categories for Amateur and Semi-Pro contests. Entry fee is $25. Entry fees go back to winners as prize money. Comics receive $5 for every ticket sold in the opening rounds and semifinals using their Promo Code.
Entry deadline is May 1. Find more information and enter HERE.
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville opening round, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Tickets $17
10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups at 9:30 p.m.
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area and links to order tickets.
LAST WEEK TO ENTERFUNNIEST PERSON IN LOUISVILLE
The Funniest Person In Louisville Contest begins in May with semifinals and finals at the Louisville Comedy Club with the finals on July 9.
Categories for Amateur and Semi-Pro contests. Entry fee is $25. Entry fees go back to winners as prize money. Comics receive $5 for every ticket sold in the opening rounds and semifinals using their Promo Code.
Entry deadline is May 1. Find more information and enter HERE.
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
10 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups at 9:30 p.m.
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area and links to order tickets.
The Funniest Person In Louisville Contest begins May 27 with semifinals and finals July 7-9 at the Louisville Comedy Club.
Categories for Amateur and Semi-Pro contests. Entry fee is $25. All fees go back to prize money to winners. Comics also receive $5 for every ticket sold in the opening rounds and semifinals using their Promo Code.
Entry deadline is May 1. Find more information and enter HERE.
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
7 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy early show, Kaiju. Free
9 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy late show, Kaiju. Free
10:30 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju. Free. Signups after Good Standup Comedy show
TO SIGN UP FOR OPEN MICS
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
8 p.m. — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown. Free. Show up and sign up.
9 p.m. — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville. Free. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Sundays — The Sunday Sh!t Show, all-entertainment showcase with Uncool Randy, Planet of the Tapes. Message @UncoolRandy on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Starting Nov. 10, signups will start at 5 p.m. and show at 5:30
Sundays — Comedy Attack! open mic, Kaiju. First Sunday of the month. Show up and sign upstarting at 9:30 p.m.
Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. To sign up, email planetofthetapesopenmic@gmail.com
Thursdays — Dive Bar mic, dive Bar on Frankfort, 2235 Frankfort Ave, Louisville, 9 p.m. To sign up message Brandy K Norton Productions @bkncomedy on Facebook
Thursdays — The LRS Laugh Lounge open mic comedy, Mr. G’s Bar & Grill, Middletown, 8 p.m. Show up and sign up.
