Category: Comedy

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy — win tickets to Jim Gaffigan and more

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. Look for GIVEAWAY! for the opportunity to win free tickets to select shows, including Jim Gaffigan on Oct. 21 at The Palace.

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, 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 GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

7:30 p.m. — R-Rated Comedy, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Jacket Off Comedy presents: Comedy Night, 21st In Germantown. $5 admission

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 GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

7:30 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

7:30 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

9:45 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

7:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

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

8 p.m. — Raanan Hershberg, Spinelli’s Baxter Ave. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Johnny Watson, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets GIVEAWAY! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

9:45 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

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. — Good Stand-Up Comedy: Early Show, 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: Late Show, Kaiju. 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. POSTPONED

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

8 p.m. — The Magic Eric Eaton, Laugh Louisville. 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. 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 early 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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to Jim Gaffigan Oct. 15 is last day to enter

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 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

8 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

Monday, Oct. 23

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. 24

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

8 p.m. — Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, The Brown Theatre. 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. POSTPONED

Wednesday, Oct. 25

7:30 p.m. — Private 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

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

Thursday, Oct. 26

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

8 p.m. — Iced Coffee with Heavy Screams Podcast, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thunderdome! 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, Oct. 27

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

7 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

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

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

10 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 28

6 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

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

10 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 29

6 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

9 p.m. — Mike Epps, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Monday, Oct. 30

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

8 p.m. — All Hallow’s Eve Eve Comedy Variety Show, Kaiju. Free

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Happy Halloween

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. POSTPONED

Wednesday, Nov. 1

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, Nov. 2

7:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Giulio Gallarotti, 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, Nov. 3

7:30 p.m. –- Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Nov. 4

7 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Nov. 5

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Riff Showcase, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free tickets

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

8 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

Monday, Nov. 6

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, Nov. 7

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. Admission $5

Wednesday, Nov. 8

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. — Steve Hofstetter, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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, Nov. 9

7:30 p.m. – Greg Warren, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — My Cousin Tiera, 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, Nov. 10

7:30 p.m. –- Greg Warren, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — James Schrader, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Greg Warren, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Jay Pharoah, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Nov. 11

6 p.m. — Mandee McKelvey — One Mandee Show, Loft at The Biscuit Lounge. Advance tickets only. Arrival at 4:30 for Red Carpet Tickets

7 p.m. — Jay Pharoah, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Greg Warren, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — James Schrader, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9 p.m. — Mandee McKelvey — One Mandee Show, Loft at The Biscuit Lounge. Advance tickets only. Arrival at 7:30 for Red Carpet Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Greg Warren, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Jay Pharoah, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — James Schrader, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Nov. 12

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

7 p.m. — David Jolly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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 — win tickets to Jim Gaffigan and more

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. Look for GIVEAWAY! for the opportunity to win free tickets to select shows, including Jim Gaffigan on Oct. 21 at The Palace.

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, Oct. 4

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with host Jay Champion and special guest James Tanford, 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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

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

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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

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

8 p.m. — Lee Kimbrell, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Justin Willman: Magic For Humans In Person, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — KY Bill: Scary Legends To Tell In The Dark, 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 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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to this event

8 p.m. — Lee Kimbrell, Laugh 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

8 p.m. — Hometown Laughs presents: Return of Comedy Night, Craft House Pizza, 4401 Preston Highway. Admission $10

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

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

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

11 p.m. – Ukiechan presents: Old School Comedy Jam: Petty by Nature, 21st In Germantown. Tickets $35 at the door

Sunday, Oct. 8

7 p.m. — Comics Under the Influence, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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. POSTPONED

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

7:30 p.m. — R-Rated Comedy, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Jacket Off Comedy presents: Comedy Night, 21st In Germantown. $5 admission

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 (sold out)

7:30 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

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

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

9:45 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

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

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

8 p.m. — Raanan Hershberg, Spinelli’s Baxter Ave. Tickets

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

9:45 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

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. — Good Stand-Up Comedy: Early Show, 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: Late Show, Kaiju. 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. POSTPONED

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

8 p.m. — The Magic Eric Eaton, Laugh Louisville. 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. 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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to Jim Gaffigan

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 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

8 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

Monday, Oct. 23

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. 24

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

8 p.m. — Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, The Brown Theatre. 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. POSTPONED

Wednesday, Oct. 25

7:30 p.m. — Private 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

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

Thursday, Oct. 26

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

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

8 p.m. — Iced Coffee with Heavy Screams Podcast, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thunderdome! 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, Oct. 27

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

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

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

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

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

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

Saturday, Oct. 28

7 p.m. — Jubal Fresh, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

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

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

9:45 p.m. — Jubal Fresh, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 29

7 p.m. — Ryan McComb, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

Monday, Oct. 30

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

8 p.m. — All Hallow’s Eve Eve Comedy Variety Show, Kaiju. Free

Tuesday, Oct. 31

Happy Halloween

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. POSTPONED

Wednesday, Nov. 1

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, Nov. 2

7:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Giulio Gallarotti, 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, Nov. 3

7:30 p.m. –- Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

Saturday, Nov. 4

7 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Larry Reeb, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets

9:45 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

10 p.m. — Joey Avery, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Nov. 5

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Riff Showcase, TEN20 Craft Brewery. Free

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

8 p.m. — Tony Roberts, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

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.

How to improve your tight-5 set

You’re working on perfecting your best 5-minute comedy set. Who knows what’s around the corner when that’s ready — Fame? A Netflix special? A drink ticket?

Here are some things to work on.

Know where you expect the audience to laugh. Often newer comics will do material about an amusing topic and expect that to have the audience cackling. It won’t. You need punchlines to get a response. You should know exactly in your set where the audience will laugh.

It’s also possible they’ll laugh at unexpected parts and won’t laugh where you expect them to. That’s comedy. It’s hard.

But if you think the whole dang bit is hilarious and the audience will be laughing from start to end, odds are they won’t laugh at all.

Extend your punchlines. You have a joke that works and gets consistent laughs. You’re not done yet. What can you do to tag that joke and keep the laughs going? Can you do a callback to it later in your set?

I do a bit about taking my wife to Waffle House when she is expecting a fancy dinner experience. A punchline is “So I took her to Waffle House.” (Laugh) I could quit there. I add, “She experienced three fights in the parking lot.” (Laugh) “She won all 3.” (Laugh). “Two were with me.” (Laugh).

Your jokes should always be a work in progress. Keep tinkering and adding laughs.

Avoid racial jokes. If you have been doing comedy less than three years and have jokes that rely upon, the race, nationality or skin color of someone else, ditch the joke. Wait until you have more experience and hard-won judgment if that’s the direction you want to go.

Keep the audience on your side. Generally, audiences bond with comics who are likable and confident. Among topics that can quickly lose half or more of the audience are political jokes, using the r-word and making jokes at the expense of the homeless.

You can feel the audience pull back when these bits are trotted out. So, unless that’s your goal, be careful with them.

Let the audience know you. Try to write jokes that are true to you and your unique experience. Anyone can tell a joke about dating apps. You can connect better with the audience if they get a sense of you. It will also make it less likely that you wind up with jokes similar to other comics.

Be open to feedback. You may love your joke, but it’s the audience who ultimately decides. When on stage be realistic. Did your punchline get laughs? Or was that really a sneeze? It’s fascinating how so many comics think they crushed when hardly anyone laughed for 5 minutes.

Be open to asking for or accepting suggestions from more experienced comics. Strongly consider doing what they suggest. Or at least thank them for their time.

Get on stage. The best way to get better faster is to get on stage. Take advantage of the open mics and other opportunities to work on your material. You’ll be increasingly more polished, confident and comfortable the more you do it.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy now with the chance to win tickets

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. Look for GIVEAWAY! for the opportunity to win free tickets to select shows.

If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom).

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

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

Sunday, Oct. 1

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: New Comics Showcase with special guest Jerrel Beamon, TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown. Tickets (advance tickets sold out; walk-ups available)

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. — Open Mic Thursday, Louisville Comedy Club. Online sign ups at openmicer.com. Free admission

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

8 p.m. — Nick Thrune, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Justin Willman: Magic For Humans In Person, The Brown Theatre. Tickets

8 p.m. — KY Bill: Scary Legends To Tell In The Dark, 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

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. — Nick Thrune, Laugh 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. — Comics Under the Influence, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

7:30 p.m. — R-Rated Comedy, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Jacket Off Comedy presents: Comedy Night, 21st In Germantown. $5 admission

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 (sold out)

7:30 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

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

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

9:45 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Downtown. Tickets

10:15 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

Saturday, Oct. 14

7 p.m. — DC Young Fly, Louisville Comedy Club. Tickets (sold out)

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 (sold out)

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. — Max Manticof, Laugh Louisville. 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

8 p.m. — The Magic Eric Eaton, Laugh Louisville. 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. 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 Giveaway! Enter to win 2 free tickets to Jim Gaffigan

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 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

8 p.m. — Don’t Tell Comedy Louisville secret show Beechmont neighborhood. 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

Monday, Oct. 23

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. 24

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

8 p.m. — Nurse Blake: Shock Advised Tour, The Brown Theatre. 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. 25

7:30 p.m. — Private 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

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

Thursday, Oct. 26

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

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

8 p.m. — Iced Coffee with Heavy Screams Podcast, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

8 p.m. — Thunderdome! 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, Oct. 27

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

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

Saturday, Oct. 28

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Chaunte’ Wayans, Laugh Louisville. Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 29

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.

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 October and November. Come join the fun at TEN20 Craft Brewery, Gravely Brewing and Monnik Beer Co.

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 
  • Zach Brumback as Jake Hovis
  • Lena Beamish as Mandee McKelvey 
  • Randy Crumley as June Dempsey
  • Jake Hovis as Eric Kimbrough 
  • Aaron Love as David Santos
  • Angie Ellendson as Amber Segundo
  • Amber Segundo as Angie Ellendson

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.

Sunday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m.

Riff Comedy Showcase

TEN20 Craft Brewery, Butchertown

Free tickets

Louisville Laughs holds its first Riff Comedy Showcase at TEN20 Craft Brewery.

We invited some of our favorite area comics. We’ll surprise them with a topic and they will riff on it for laughs.

Comics inclue: Eric Kimbrough, Lena Beamish, Lucious Williams, Jake Hovis, June Dempsey, Hillary Boston, Eric Hook, Zach Brumback and more.

It’s going to be a fun time. Plus enjoy great craft beer from TEN20 and delicious food from MozzaPi and Happy Belly Bistro.

Admission is free. Reservations ensure seating and help determine how many to plan for.

Thursday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Comedy Night at Gravely

Gravely Brewing Co.

Free tickets

Join us Nov. 16 for our popular Comedy Night at Gravely Brewing Co.

November’s show features a trio of top comics from Indianapolis — Gwen Sunkel, Dyke Michaels and Dustin Burkert. Plus Louisville comics Holly Kennedy and Johnny Doss.

It’s going to be a night of laughter, great craft beer and delicious burgers and more from Lil Toasty’s.

Tickets ensure seating.

Friday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.

Louisville vs. Bloomington Comedy Battle

Monnik Beer Co.

Tickets $10

The Comedy Battle is back as comedians clash in this Louisville vs. Bloomington Comedy Battle

Four comics from Louisville and four from Bloomington will all do their best material, and the audience will decide which city is funner.

Louisville comics are: Lena Beamish, Josh Gibson, Alex Grove and QSmoke

Bloomington comics are: Erin Depke, Sohile Ali, Stephanie Lochbihler and Sam Bob Patrick

See you at Monnik for a night of fun, great craft beer and delicious food!

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.