Category: Benefit

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

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

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.

Louisville Laughs August comedy events

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

Sunday, Aug. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville opening round

The Funniest Person in Louisville contest continues its second year with an opening-round contest at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

Comics will compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Amateur

Ben Flug

Alex Grove

Greg Brown

Zach Brumback

Kate Kremers

James Andrews

Mairead Thomas

Semi-Pro

Peter Swanz

Eddy Kane

LA Gatsby

Ty Leach

Matt Butz

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

Thursday, Aug. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

August’s popular Comedy Night at Gravely standup showcases show features Cincinnati comedians Chris Weir and Billy Devore and Louisville favorites June Dempsey, Crystal Phoenix and host Creig Ewing.

Tickets are free but ensure seating.

Come for a night of laughter, great craft beer and great burgers and more from Lil’ Toasty’s!

Sunday, Aug. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville opening round

The Funniest Person in Louisville contest continues its second year with an opening-round contest at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

Comics will compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Amateur

Amber Segundo

Annam Choudhry

Jack Myers

Samuel Lee

Brandy Norton

Rylan Owens

Brandon Bingham

Semi-Pro

Jerrel Beamon

Lena Beamish

Keri Costa

Ian Squintz

Lindsay Marie

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

Friday, Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville semifinals

The Funniest Person in Louisville gets down to the semifinals at Monnik Beer Co. in Schnitzelburg.

Comics compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Contestants include:

Amateur

Chris Fenner

Alex Whittenburg

Kyle Stolte

Cory Miller

Vish Bysani

Sohile Ali

Semi-Pro

Ehrin Dowdle

Randy Crumley

Christian Grant

Rick Gene

Miriam Kirk

Join us for a night of laughter, craft beer and delicous food from Monnik.

Saturday, Aug. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville semifinals

The Funniest Person in Louisville gets down to the semifinals at Monnik Beer Co. in Schnitzelburg.

Comics compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Join us for a night of laughter, craft beer and delicous food from Monnik.

Sunday, Aug. 27, 7 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville semifinals

The Funniest Person in Louisville gets down to the semifinals at Monnik Beer Co. in Schnitzelburg.

Comics compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories in hopes of being named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Join us for a night of laughter, craft beer and delicous food from Monnik.

Louisville Laughs July comedy events

Louisville Laughs has some great shows, contests, classes and comedy open mics planned for July beyond. We’d love to see you there.

COMEDY SHOWS AND CLASSES

Sunday, July 16, 7:30 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville opening round

The Funniest Person in Louisville contest continues its second year with an opening-round contest at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

Comics will compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories to advance to become named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

The audience helps decide who advances.

Amateur

Nathan Alexander

Sohile Ali

Vish Bysani

Todd Probus

Andrew Thompson

Eric Brown

Aaron Love

Semi-Pro

Marianna Barksdale

Derek Stacy

Andy Imlay

Zakk Smith

Miriam Kirk

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

Other opening round dates for the FPIL contest are Aug 6 and Aug. 20 at TEN20.

Semifnals Are Aug. 25-26 at Monnik Beer Co, and finals are Sept. 10 at Falls City

Thursday, July 20, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular Comedy Night at Gravely standup comedy showcase.

July’s show features Cincinnati comedians Tabari McCoy and Gretchen Schultz and Louisville comics Peter Swanz, Eric Groovely and host Creig Ewing.

Tickets are free but ensure seating.

Come for a night of laughter, great craft beer and food from their new food vendor, Lil’ Toasty’s!

COMEDY CLASSES

Sunday, July 16, 4 p.m.

Comedy Emceeing class

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

$75

Ccomedy clubs and shows are always looking for solid hosts. This could be your way to getting booked to do comedy.

This class includes instructors Keith McGill and Bret Sohl and will give you the basics of what to do and what not to do when hosting a comedy show.

A few spots are left. Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com with questions or to reserve a spot.

Louisville Laughs upcoming comedy shows

Louisville Laughs has some great shows, contests, classes and comedy open mics planned for this week and beyond. We’d love to see you there.

COMEDY SHOWS

Thursday, June 15, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular Comedy Night at Gravely standup comedy showcase.

June’s show features Keith McGill, a Louisville comedian, director, actor and teach who has performed comedy across the country, on cruise ships and on CMT and BET.

The show also features comedian Adam Minnick of Cincinnati. Adam has performed comedy all over the world.

Also on the show is Louisville favorite Annam Choudhry.

Tickets are free but ensure seating.

Come for a night of laughter, great craft beer and food from their new food vendor, Lil’ Toasty’s!

Friday, June 16, 7:30 p.m.

Pride Comedy Showcase

Monnik Beer Co., Louisville

Join Louisville Laughs at Monnik Beer Co. and celebrate Pride Month at our June 16 Pride Comedy Showcase.

This standup comedy show features West Virginia’s Jon Pruett and Louisville comics Reed Sedgwick, June Dempsey, Danny Hucks, Jane VanMeter and host Lena Beamish.

Come celebrate, laugh, enjoy great craft beer and delicious food from Monnik.

Sunday, June 18, Doors open 7 p.m.

Funniest Person in Louisville opening round

The Funniest Person in Louisville contest kicks off its second year with an opening-round contest at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

Comics will compete in Semi-Pro and Amateur categories to advance to become named the Funniest Person in Louisville.

Contestants for this round:

Amateur

Ken Ray
Kyle Stolte
Sam Brothman
Halima Abshir
Christian Heredia-Bauer
Angie Ellendson
Alex Whittenburg

Semi-Pro

Ehrin Dowdle
Jake Hovis
Keri Costa
Joel Good
Randy Crumley

The audience will help decide who advances.

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

Other opening round dates for the FPIL contest are July 6 at Falls City Beer and July 16, Aug 6 and Aug. 20 at TEN20.

Semifnals Are Aug. 25-26 at Monnik Beer Co, and finals are Sept. 10 at Falls City

CLASSES AND OPEN MICS

Comedy 101 Class

Sunday, June 18, 5 p.m.

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Louisville Laughs is sponsoring a Comedy 101 class with instructors Keith McGill and Bret Sohl.

This is a free class that goes over the basics of standup comedy that new comics should know, such as:

How to get stage time

Stage presence

Mic etiquette

Club/venue etiquette

This class will be June 18 at 5 p.m. at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown before the Funniest Person In Louisville contest.

If you are interested, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Keith and Bret also will hold their popular classes on comedy writing and hosting in July. Reach out for more information.

Sunday, July 2, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 open mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

The first Sunday of the month at TEN20 is our comedy open mic at TEN20 in Butchertown.

Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

If you are interested in performing, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot

Louisville Laughs comedy events for May and beyond

Louisville Laughs has some great shows, contests and comedy open mics planned. Some of them are free. We’d love to see you there.

COMEDY SHOWS

Thursday, May 18, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Gravely Brewing Co.

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular Comedy Night at Gravely standup comedy showcase.

May’s show features Cincinnati comics Ossia Dwyer and Garrett Titlebaum as well as Louisville favorites Katy Bevins, Alex Whittenburg, Nathaniel Potts-Wells and host Creig Ewing.

Tickets are free but ensure seating.

Come for a night of laughter, great craft beer and food from their new food vendor, Lil’ Toasty’s!

Sunday, May 21, 7:30 p.m.

TEN20 New Comics Showcase

Join Louisville Laughs for our New Comics Showcase on May 21 at the TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

We will showcase several up-and-coming comics including: Liam Shearin, Devon Wells, Roseileen Fitts, Sean MacPhee, Amber Segundo, Neriah Romero and Andrew Thompson.

Then veteran comic Keith McGill will close out the show.

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

Tickets $12

Entry deadline June 1

Funniest Person In Louisville contest

Opening rounds at TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Entry fee $25

Join Louisville Laughs for our second annual Funniest Person In Louisville contest. Opening rounds will be June 18, July 16 and Aug. 20 and at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

June and July dates are filled. Aug. 20 date still has a few openings.

Look for tickets to be available soon!

OPEN MICS

Sunday, June 4, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 open mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

The first Sunday of the month at TEN20 will be an open mic at TEN20 in Butchertown.

Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

If you are interested in performing, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot

Louisville Laughs comedy events for February

Louisville Laughs has some great shows, events and comedy open mics planned for February. We’d love to see you there. Check out all the fun. We added some Promo Codes to save some cash.

COMEDY SHOWS

Saturday, Feb. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Laugh Your Glass Off!

Tickets $20

Bring a date or some friends and join Louisville Laughs for a Valentine’s weekend show at the Falls City Beer Taproom.

We’re going to have a great time with headliner Mandee McKelvey and Shannon Rostin, and we’ll have treats for audience members.

Tickets are $20 in advance. Get yours while they last. This show sold out last year.

Tickets

Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular monthly Comedy Night at Gravely.

The show features Nashville comics Will Abeles and Brandon Jerrell, Cincinnati comics Hanna Ljungholm and Nick Higdon and more.

Admission is free. Reservations ensure seating.

Come early and grab a great craft beer

Sunday, Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Joke-Off!

Tickets $10

Twenty-four of Louisville’s top comics will bring their best jokes and go head-to-head until only the Joke-Off champion remains.

Join judges Keith McGill, Danny Hucks and Nathaniel Potts-Wells and help crown the Joke-Off! champion.

Tickets are $10. Use the Promo Code of JOKE when ordering and get $5 off each ticket while it lasts.

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

Tickets

Friday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m.

Louisville vs. Lexington Comedy Battle

Tickets $10

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular comedy battle pitting four comics from Louisville against four comics from Lexington.

The audience decides which city is funnier.

Louisville comics include: Hillary Boston, Alex Whittenburg, Nathan Alexander and Bradley Zahnd.

Lexington comics include: Nick Chaney, Jenny Dryden, Luke Willoughby and MacGregor Lakes.

Plus a special appearance by Lucious Williams.

Tickets are $10 in advance or $15 at the door. You can get $5 off online by using the Promo Code of LOULEX while the offer lasts.

Enjoy a night of laughter, plus the craft beer and great food at Monnik!

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OPEN MICS

Sunday, Feb. 5, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 FEEDBACK mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

The first Sunday of the month at TEN20 will be a feedback mic. Comics come armed with a joke or two you want to work on. Other comics and audience members give suggestions, tags and tips.

Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

This mic is limited to the first 15 comics to request a spot. Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve yours.

Every Thursday, 7:30 p.m.

Free admission

Join us every Thursday at Falls City for our comedy open mic. Work on your comedy, try it for the first time or enjoy the laughter and great craft beer.

Comics and sign up the night of the show starting at 7. If you want to reserve a spot, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com and you’ll get an extra minute on stage.

Sunday, Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Never Say Die, St. Matthews

Join Louisville Laughs at Never Say Die cocktail bar in St. Matthews for an open mic. Enjoy the stage time, craft cocktails and cool art.

Admission is free. Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to perform.

Louisville Laughs events for 2023

Louisville Laughs has a lot planned for 2023. We’d love to see you on stage or in the audience.

Starting on Jan. 5, the open mics at the Falls City Beer Taproom to Thursdays. Mics will be show up and sign up, but you can email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot in case the lineups fill up.

We hope by moving to Thursdays we help fill a void of Thursdays open mics.

The first, second and fifth Thursdays will be handled by Creig Ewing and Louisville Laughs and the third and fourth by June Dempsey and Dog + Mouse House.

We will continue open mics the first and third Sundays at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown.

The first Sunday mics at TEN20 will be feedback mics, starting Feb. 5. Comics do a minute or two of material and get tags, suggestions and more from other comics.

We also are planning a special show at TEN20 on Feb. 19 — Joke-Off. Twenty-four comics will compete head-to-head doing a joke (1-minute time limit) in elimination rounds until one Joke-Off champ is left standing. Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com if you are interested in participating or hosting Joke-Off.

The Never Say Die Comedy Hour open mic will be the second Sunday of the month. The Jan. 8 show will feature a special set by comic Joe Pontillo of New York.

Comedy Night at Gravely will continue each third Thursday of the month at Gravely Brewing Co. The Jan. 19 show features a special performance by Mandee McKelvey.

Louisville Laughs will again team with Keith McGill and Bret Sohl to offer comedy classes and how to host a comedy show class. Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com for more information.

SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Every Thursday starting, Jan. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Stand Up & Drink Good Beer open mic

Free admission

Join Louisville Laughs and Dog + Mouse House for a weekly comedy open mic at Falls City Beer.

You’ll love the room, the beer and the staff. And food coming soon!

Guest host Jan. 5 is Ken Ray.

Comics can show up and sign up for a spot starting at 7 p.m. Or email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot.

Sunday, Jan. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Never Say Die, St. Matthews

Free admission

Join Louisville Laughs at Never Say Die cocktail bar in St. Matthews for a comedy open mic and special appearance by comic Joe Pontillo of New York.

Enjoy the laughter, craft cocktails and cool art.

Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot to perform.

Sunday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 open mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

Come out on the third Sunday of the month for the Comedy at TEN20 open mic. Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

Comics and earn $25 for set of the night.

Email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to reserve a spot to perform.

Thursday, Jan. 19, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Free admission

Join Louisville Laughs for a special Comedy Night at Gravely Brewing featuring Mandee McKelvey.

Mandee is one of the Midwest’s most acclaimed stand-up comedians, revered for her ability to spin tragedy into comedy, from growing up poor in South Carolina to becoming a widow in her 20’s. Wait, it gets funnier!

Also on the show are popular Louisville comic Will McKenzie and host Creig Ewing.

Admission is free. Tickets help ensure seating. Come to Gravely for a great night of comedy and craft beer.

Admission is free. Reservations help ensure seating.

Louisville Laughs December events

Here is what Louisville Laughs has planned for December. We’d love to see you there.

COMEDY SHOWS

Thursday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy at Monnik

Tickets $10

Join Louisville Laughs for our first comedy show at Monnik Beer Co. We’re going to have a great time in the event space upstairs. Our headliner is the terrific Keith McGill — comic, actor, director and teacher.

Also on the show are Nashville’s Paulina Combow and Louisville’s Creig Ewing and Bradley Zahnd.

Tickets are $10 in advance. Louisville Laughs followers can get $5 off by using the Promo Code MONNIK while they last.

Come early and grab dinner then meet us upstairs for a drink and laughs.

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Thursday, Dec. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Free admission

Join Louisville Laughs for our popular monthly Comedy Night at Gravely.

The show features Cincinnati comic Wayne Memmott along with Indiana’s Griffian Sciarra and Louisville comics Bonita Elery, Thomas Jackson and Kyle McGlothlin. Jake Hovis is the host.

Admission is free. Reservations help ensure seating.

Come early and grab a great craft beer and food from Mayan Street Food.

OPEN MICS

Sunday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 open mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

Come out on the first Sunday of the month for the Comedy at TEN20 open mic. Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

Sign up to perform here

Tuesday, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m.

Join us for our first Feedback Mic at Falls City. Comics will get 1-2 minutes to tell a joke or two and other comics give them feedback on the jokes, tags and other suggestions. Come give your comedy a workout!

Sign up here

Sunday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Never Say Die, St. Matthews

Join Louisville Laughs at Never Say Die cocktail bar in St. Matthews for an open mic. Enjoy the stage time, craft cocktails and cool art. Guest host is Jake Hovis!

Sign up here

Sunday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

Comedy at TEN20 open mic

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free admission

Come out on the third Sunday of the month for the Comedy at TEN20 open mic. Enjoy the laughter, great beer and pizza from MozzaPi or treats from Happy Belly Bistro.

Sign up to perform here

Tuesday, Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.