Category: Comedy

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Sept. 14

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. 14

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Peter Swanz and special guest Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot to perform email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8:30 p.m. — Free Comedy at the Whirling Tiger with Holly Lynnea and Dan Alten, The Whirling Tiger Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 16

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy September Drunk Prov show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. –Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 17

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville FINALS, Falls City Beer Taproom Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 18

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

7:30 p.m. — J. Anthony Brown, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Good Stand-Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

10 p.m. — Good Stand-Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

Monday, Sept. 19

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page to perform or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 20

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 21

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 22

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely with headliner Lee Kimbrell, Gravely Brewing Co. Free

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

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8 p.m. — The Same Game, Planet of the Tapes Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 23

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

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

8 p.m. — Charles Booker Benefit Comedy Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. – Henry Cho, 21st In Germantown Tickets

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

10 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 24

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

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

8 p.m. — The Mr. Bikey Comedy Experience, 21st in Germantown Tickets $10

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

10:30 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 25

5 p.m. — Dustin Nickerson (Clean Comedy ages 13+), Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Sunday Clean Comedy Showcase, The Bard’s Town Tickets

8 p.m. — Comedy at Vernon Lanes bowling alley, Vernon Lanes Free

Monday, Sept. 26

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page to perform or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 27

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 28

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 29

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

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

8 p.m. — Tortured Artist, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 30

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

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

8 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10:30 p.m. — Jason Banks, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 1

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

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

8 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10:30 p.m. — Jason Banks, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 2

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic with guest host Jake Hovis, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

7:30 p.m. — Pirate Comedy “RRRR-Rated,” Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

9:30 p.m. Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju Free

Monday, Oct. 3

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page to perform or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 4

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Oct. 5

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

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

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

Thursday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Andrew Conn, “Let’s Party Tour,” Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Oct. 7

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shuler King, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 8

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Tanyalee Davis, Absolute Studio Theater Tickets

9:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shuler King, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 9

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

7:30 p.m. — Shuler King, 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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Sept. 7

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. 7

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host June Dempsey and special guest Tabari McCoy, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 8

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 9

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Schutte’s Schitzengiggles Comedy Show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 10

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 11

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) open mic, Never Say Die Free. To sign up to perform email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Monday, Sept. 12

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 13

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 14

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8:30 p.m. — Free Comedy at the Whirling Tiger with Holly Lynnea and Dan Alten, The Whirling Tiger Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 16

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy September Drunk Prov show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. –Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 17

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville FINALS, Falls City Beer Taproom Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 18

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

7:30 p.m. — J. Anthony Brown, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Good Stand-Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

10 p.m. — Good Stand-Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

Monday, Sept. 19

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 20

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 21

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 22

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely with headliner Lee Kimbrell, Gravely Brewing Co. Free

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

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8 p.m. — The Same Game, Planet of the Tapes Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 23

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

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

8 p.m. — Charles Booker Benefit Comedy Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. – Henry Cho, 21st In Germantown Tickets

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

10 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 24

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

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

8 p.m. — The Mr. Bikey Comedy Experience, 21st in Germantown Tickets $10

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

10:30 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 25

5 p.m. — Dustin Nickerson (Clean Comedy ages 13+), Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Sunday Clean Comedy Showcase, The Bard’s Town Tickets

8 p.m. — Comedy at Vernon Lanes bowling alley, Vernon Lanes Free

Monday, Sept. 26

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 27

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 28

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 29

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

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

8 p.m. — Tortured Artist, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 30

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

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

8 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10:30 p.m. — Jason Banks, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 1

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

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

8 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10:30 p.m. — Jason Banks, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Tom Thakkar, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 2

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

7:30 p.m. — Pirate Comedy “RRRR-Rated,” Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

9:30 p.m. Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju Free

Monday, Oct. 3

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Oct. 4

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Oct. 5

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

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

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

Thursday, Oct. 6

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Andrew Conn, “Let’s Party Tour,” Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Oct. 7

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shuler King, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Oct. 8

7:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Tanyalee Davis, Absolute Studio Theater Tickets

9:30 p.m. – James Johann, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shuler King, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Ran Barnaclo, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Oct. 9

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

7:30 p.m. — Shuler King, 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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Aug. 31

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

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

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 31

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with host Creig Ewing and special guest James Ferguson, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 1

7 p.m. — Meech & Mac Comedy Tour, 21st in Germantown. Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Jake And June’s Communist Manifest-Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 2

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Reed Sedgwick, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 3

4:30 p.m. — Carolanne Miljavac, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Improv Anonymous, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

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

9:30 p.m. — Comedy Attack open mic, Kaiju Free

Monday, Sept. 5

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 6

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

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Night in the South End at The B.A. Colonial. Free

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 7

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 8

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 9

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Schutte’s Schitzengiggles Comedy Show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 10

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 11

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) open mic, Never Say Die Free. To sign up to perform email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Monday, Sept. 12

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 13

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 14

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 15

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 16

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy September Drunk Prov show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. –Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 17

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Funniest Person In Louisville FINALS, Falls City Beer Taproom Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. –Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

8 p.m. — Chris Harvey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Mitch Burrow, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Sam Morril, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 18

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

7:30 p.m. — J. Anthony Brown, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Monday, Sept. 19

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 20

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 21

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 22

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy Night at Gravely with headliner Lee Kimbrell, Gravely Brewing Co. Free

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

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8 p.m. — The Same Game, Planet of the Tapes Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 23

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

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

8 p.m. — Charles Booker Benefit Comedy Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. – Henry Cho, 21st In Germantown Tickets

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

10 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 24

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

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

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

10:30 p.m. — Caroline Rhea, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 25

5 p.m. — Dustin Nickerson (Clean Comedy ages 13+), Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Sunday Clean Comedy Showcase, The Bard’s Town 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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Aug. 24

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

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

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 24

7 p.m. — Open Mic Night, all-entertainment open mic, Ten20 Craft Brewery Anchorage. Free. Reserve spot here

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with host Creig Ewing and special guest Chris Weir, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

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

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends The Whirling Tiger Free

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

Thursday, Aug. 25

6:30 p.m. — Lady Laughs, 21st in Germantown $10 at the door

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person in Louisville qualifying round, Falls City Beer Taproom Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 26

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Comedians Michael Henry and Tim Murray, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10 p.m. — Katherine Blanford, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10 p.m. — Gonzo Improv, The Bard’s Town

Saturday, Aug. 27

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 28

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person In Louisville qualifying round, The Bard’s Town Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Alex Reymundo, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Monday, Aug. 29

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 30

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 31

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 1

7 p.m. — Meech & Mac Comedy Tour, 21st in Germantown. Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Jake And June’s Communist Manifest-Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 2

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Reed Sedgwick, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 3

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Improv Anonymous, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

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

Monday, Sept. 5

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 6

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Night in the South End at The B.A. Colonial. Free

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 7

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 8

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 9

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Schutte’s Schitzengiggles Comedy Show, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 10

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 11

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) open mic, Never Say Die Free. To sign up to perform email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Q&A with comedian Katherine Blanford, a Louisville native

By Nathan Alexander

Katherine Blanford, a comedian based in Atlanta, is headlining the Louisville Comedy Club with two shows this Friday, Aug. 26. One of the shows is already sold out, so get your tickets here while they are still available.

Katherine is a stand-up comedian, writer, and podcaster, who grew up in Louisville. Her high-energy stage presence and rapid fire joke writing keeps the audience hanging on to every word to ensure they don’t miss a thing.

Katherine has toured the country and recently made her television debut performing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Katherine released her debut album, Salt Daddy in June 2022. Listen to her recount joke-dense stories about growing up in Kentucky, her work as a nanny, a less-than-ideal ocean cruise and much more.

Katherine was kind enough to answer some questions for Louisville Laughs.

Louisville Laughs: At what point did you know you wanted to be a comedian?

Katherine Blanford: “When I went on stage for the first time and felt that rush of attention.”

You grew up in Louisville. What does it mean to come back to perform?

“It means people know when I’m embellishing a story because they were all there when it actually happened.”

In addition to stand-up, you are a writer and have a podcast called Cheaties. How do your other creative endeavors inform your comedy?

“They give me ideas for new bits. And allows me to express myself in other ways so I’m not so desperate to get on stage. Sometimes doing that open mic at 2 a.m. on a Tuesday isn’t necessary.”

What do you want your comedy to do for people? What do you hope it accomplishes?

“I’m here for the basic white girls. We’ve been severely underrepresented in this society and I am here to finally give us a voice.”

What is on your comedy bucket list? Is there anyone in particular you would like to work with?

“Tig Notaro. And a special on TV. But mostly just to work with Tig.”

What is the best advice you ever got that you actually used?

“Weight lifting helps you get toned. Instagram gave me that advice, and I will be forever grateful to her.”

You released your debut album in June 2022 called Salt Daddy. What was it like recording and releasing an album?

“A lot of hard work and fear that it will come out and I will lose the respect of everyone I look up to.”

Do you still keep in contact with Salt Daddy? Do you think he’s heard the album?

“No. I’m still waiting for him to reach out but I don’t think there’s good service on a boat off the coast of Fort Lauderdale.”

How would you describe your comedy?

“Worth the Groupon.”

What is your comedy horror story?

“A year into comedy I came home to do a show and the whole family came. I only had about 8 minutes of “decent” material and the booker asked me to do 10 minutes. So I had to use all my material. Which meant I ended up doing my dirtiest jokes in front of my grandma.”

What is your comedy highlight?

“Doing the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Oh, and doing my dirty jokes in front of my grandma.”

Katherine can be found on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, YouTube, and her website.

Katherine’s debut album Salt Daddy can be streamed on Spotify and Apple Music.

Get your tickets for Katherine Blanford at the Louisville Comedy Club this Friday before the second show sells out!

Q&A with New York comedian Ariel Elias

By Nathan Alexander

Ariel Elias will headline at Planet of the Tapes this weekend with shows Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27th. Tickets are available here.

Described in the New York Times as a “sly young comic,” Ariel is a regular performer at the famed Comedy Cellar in New York City. She has performed as the warm-up comedian for the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, and was selected as one of the 2021 New Faces of Comedy at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal.

She brings her witty observations and unique perspective to comedy clubs all over the country.

Ariel was kind enough to answer some questions for Louisville Laughs.

Louisville Laughs: You grew up in Kentucky. What’s it like coming back to perform?

Ariel Elias: “It’s a little disconcerting looking out into the audience and seeing my Sunday school teacher and the parents of the kids I babysat. But I love coming home. The second my car crosses into Kentucky I feel relaxed, like OK, I know where everything here is and I understand how this place works.”

At what point did you know you wanted to be a comedian?

“The first time I did standup was sort of on a whim in college. I just wanted to see if I could do it. But as soon as I got my first laugh, I knew that was it. That was the high I wanted for the rest of my life.”

Your website says you “made everyone laugh during your bat mitzvah, and the rest is history.” Do you remember any of your jokes from that day?

“The only one I remember, and this makes me sound like a real brat, was when the Rabbi gave me these two books on Judaism, and I said, ‘does this mean I have to write MORE thank you notes?’ It crushed.”

What was it like working as the warm-up comedian for The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?

“I did warm-up for Maisel a handful of times. There were a few scenes that required hundreds of extras, so in between takes while they were resetting, I would go up on stage and perform.

“It was wild, because I had no idea how long I’d be up on stage. It was just someone handing me a microphone going, ‘Here, talk until we’re ready.’ And when they were ready, it didn’t matter if I was in the middle of a joke or what, I just had to get off stage.”

In addition to stand-up, you’re also a contributing writer for As Goes Wisconsin, a digital media initiative that makes state and local politics more accessible and fun while celebrating all things Wisconsin. How does your versatility as a comedian and writer inform your stand-up?

“I find it really hard to sit down and write standup. Like you know how sometimes, the harder you try to remember something, the more it slips away? And you realize, I need to focus on something else, and then it will just come to me.

“So having an assignment, or a specific goal, like writing a three minute piece about how the labor movement in Wisconsin got started, allows me to use the funny muscle, the part of my brain that figures out set-ups and punchlines, without feeling any pressure about standup. Which, oddly enough, then allows me to write standup.”

Becoming a regular at the Comedy Cellar is a goal for comedians all over the country. What was that experience like?

“Intimidating but also typical. It’s one of those goals I’d had written down for a couple of years, and finally I felt ready to go for it.:

What’s on your comedy bucket list? Who are some people you’d like to work with in the future?

“Everything. I’m really greedy. I want late night sets, I want specials, I want to be in writers rooms, I want my own fanbase, I want to keep getting better at this. I don’t have a specific person or list of people I want to work with, because I’ve found that I end up working really well with people I never would have imagined, people who are so different from me.

“But that said, I’ve been in love with Jon Stewart since I was 12. So if I had to pick someone, it would be him.”

What is the best advice you ever got that you actually used?

“Eat shit in the dark for as long as you can. In other words, don’t be too hungry for the attention parts of this business. Take advantage of the obscurity. Use it to get better. It’s easier to make mistakes when nobody is watching.”

What is your comedy horror story?

“Oh god, there are many. One that comes to mind was performing for a German chapter of a Free Mason Society at their annual banquet. I was told I’d be performing after dinner, but nobody told me that dinner was after 4 hours of an open bar.

“The organizers didn’t tell anybody that I’d be doing stand-up, so I just ambushed a bunch of drunk old Germans with a lot of Jewish material.

“The cherry on top was that everyone was seated off to the side, so the only thing in front of me was a wall of mirrors. Which meant that for 15 minutes, I just watched myself bomb.”

What is your comedy highlight?

“Oh god, there are many. Performing on the set of Maisel was really cool, JFL was really unique, but really what sticks out in my mind are the tiny moments on stage when I’ve thought of a funny line on the fly, or the first time I really comfortably headlined a show, when I feel settled and calm. There really is nothing better than that feeling.”

Ariel can be found on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Youtube and her website is arieleliascomedy.com.

Don’t miss Ariel Elias at Planet of the Tapes on August 25th and 26th. Get your tickets here!

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Aug. 17

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

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

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 17

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jeff Davis and special guest Creig Ewing, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 18

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

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8 p.m. — We Still Like You: Louisville, Planet of the Tapes Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 19

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Improv, The Bard’s Town Tickets

8 p.m. — Danny Whitson and Michelle Rider, Comedy and Magic, Absolute Studio Theater, Mellwood Arts Center Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Josh Wolf, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Aug. 20

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Lutha Chauncy presents: The Summer King’s Birthday Extravaganza, Longshots Cafe & Bar. Admission $30

9:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Josh Wolf, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 21

6 p.m. — Kevin White show: Michael Colyer, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 Feedback mic, Ten20 Craft Brewery. Free admission. To sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

8:45 p.m. — Kevin White show: Michael Colyer, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

Monday, Aug. 22

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 23

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 24

7 p.m. — Open Mic Night, all-entertainment open mic, Ten20 Craft Brewery Anchorage. Free. Reserve spot here

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

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

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends The Whirling Tiger Free

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

Thursday, Aug. 25

6:30 p.m. — Lady Laughs, 21st in Germantown $10 at the door

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person in Louisville opening round, Falls City Beer Taproom Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 26

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Comedians Michael Henry and Tim Murray, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10 p.m. — Katherine Blanford, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10 p.m. — Gonzo Improv, The Bard’s Town

Saturday, Aug. 27

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 28

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person In Louisville opening round, The Bard’s Town Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Alex Reymundo, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Monday, Aug. 29

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 30

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 31

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 1

7 p.m. — Meech & Mac Comedy Tour, 21st in Germantown. Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Jake And June’s Communist Manifest-Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 2

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Reed Sedgwick, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 3

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Improv Anonymous, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

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

Monday, Sept. 5

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Sept. 6

7:30 p.m. — Comedy Night in the South End at The B.A. Colonial. Free

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Sept. 7

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 8

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 9

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 10

7:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Kate Willett, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Stewart Huff, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Shawn Wayans, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 11

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Never Say Die Comedy Hour (or Two) open mic, Never Say Die Free. To sign up to perform email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Q&A with Indianapolis ‘absurdist observationist’ comic Gwen Sunkel


By Nathan Alexander

Gwen Sunkel is a nationally touring comedian from Indianapolis who grew up a fan of Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Joan Rivers and Mitch Hedberg. She describes her comedic style as “absurd observationist.”

When asked where she finds material, Gwen responded, “I’m a femme, queer, fat, palliative care nurse practitioner who adopts senior Weiner dogs, living in a state that argued a lawsuit about gay cake. I’m sure I can find something to talk about.”

Gwen is headlining at Planet of the Tapes this weekend with one show on Friday and two shows on Saturday. Tickets are available here.

Gwen Sunkel at The Comedy Attic

Gwen has the range to seamlessly switch from clever misdirection to witty wordplay to goofy act outs without missing a beat. She was kind enough to answer some questions for Louisville Laughs.

Louisville Laughs: At what point did you know you wanted to be a comedian? 

Gwen Sunkel: “I’ve always loved watching and listening to stand-up comedy. I grew up watching Premium Blend and listening to comedy albums on vinyl and cassette, but I never realized it was something you could just …do.

“It seemed like you already had to be famous to be a comedian when I was a kid, so it wasn’t a viable career option. But a few years ago, I had just finished grad school and had some ‘extra’ time on my hands to pursue some creative efforts.”

What do you want your comedy to do accomplish?

“I think laughter is so healing! I hope my comedy makes people feel a little lighter and happier after seeing me. I also hope that some of my jokes can make people think about stuff in a different way.”

You released an album called “No More Tears” this past February. What was it like recording and releasing a comedy album? 

“Recording an album was a lot of fun! Ross Duncliffe and Isaac Landfert at On Tour Records was terrific to work with, and I was so proud of how it turned out. The aesthetics of it were so important to me. I wanted it to look like Lana Del Ray made a comedy album. So many mist filters!

“Pauline Shypula, who did the photographs for it, and Mark Bookwalter, who did the graphic design, really nailed it. The show itself was one of those ‘really big shows’ that all my friends came to, so it felt like I had a home field advantage.”

In addition to stand-up, you’re also an actor, writer and you have a background in theater. How do your other creative endeavors help inform your stand-up? 

“Honestly, it all just feels like different numbers on the same twenty-sided die. Writing and acting are big parts of standup. I was always cast in comedic roles in plays, which informed my timing and reactions. I think comics can learn from studying other art forms and comics can teach other artists how to tell jokes about airline food and farts.”

What’s on your comedy bucket list? Who are some people you’d like to work with in the future? 

“My ONLY goal in comedy at this point is to work with The Muppets.”

What is the best advice you ever got that you actually used? 

“Someone else’s success is not your failure. There’s no ‘first chair’ or ‘team captai’ in comedy. You can root for everybody and yourself at the same time. The only person I’m in competition with is yesterday’s me. And she didn’t have any idea what she’s doing, so it shouldn’t be too hard to outdo her.”

What is your comedy horror story? 

“I once drove, like, 1100 miles to perform for four people. Very glamorous!”

What is your comedy highlight? 

“I got to perform with Iliza Shlesinger at The Murat Theater in Indianapolis. I had never been in front of a crowd that large, and the energy was just electric!”

Gwen’s album No More Tears is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Check out Gwen’s website.

Find her across social media at @GwenderWoman.

Author: Nathan Alexander

Nathan Alexander is a humor writer and stand-up comedian based in Louisville with his wife, dog, and tortoise. His work has appeared in McSweeney’s Internet Tendency, Points In Case, Slackjaw and others.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated Aug. 10

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

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

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Wednesday, Aug. 10

7 p.m. — Jimmy Dore, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Peter Swanz and special guest Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets To sign up for a spot email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

8 p.m. — The Same Game, hosted by Donna Watts and Keith McGill, Planet of the Tapes Free

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

Thursday, Aug. 11

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

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

8 p.m. — Thunderdome: Parody, Planet of the Tapes Free

8 p.m. — Chris Kattan and Friends, LRS102.com studios, 816 E. Broadway Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 12

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

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

7:3o p.m. — Eddie Pepitone, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy: Secret After Hours Show, What the Lou Free

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

10 p.m. — Gonzo Improv, The Bard’s Town

Saturday, Aug. 13

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

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

7:3o p.m. — Eddie Pepitone, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10:30 p.m. — B. Simone, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 14

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

Monday, Aug. 15

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 16

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 17

7 p.m. — Open Mic Night, all-entertainment open mic, Ten20 Craft Brewery Anchorage. Free. Reserve spot here

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

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

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

Thursday, Aug. 18

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

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

8 p.m. — We Still Like You: Louisville, Planet of the Tapes Free

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 19

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Improv, The Bard’s Town Tickets

8 p.m. — Danny Whitson and Michelle Rider, Comedy and Magic, Absolute Studio Theater, Mellwood Arts Center Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Josh Wolf, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Aug. 20

7:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Josh Wolf, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Gwen Sunkel, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 21

6 p.m. — Kevin White show: Michael Colyer, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 Feedback mic, Ten20 Craft Brewery. Free admission. To sign up to perform, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

8:45 p.m. — Kevin White show: Michael Colyer, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy at Kaiju Free

Monday, Aug. 22

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 23

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

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 24

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

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

8 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy with Dan Alten & Friends The Whirling Tiger Free

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

Thursday, Aug. 25

6:30 p.m. — Lady Laughs, 21st in Germantown $10 at the door

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person in Louisville opening round, Aloft Louisville Downtown Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Aug. 26

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

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

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

8 p.m. — Comedians Michael Henry and Tim Murray, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10 p.m. — Katherine Blanford, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Aug. 27

7:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – Slade Ham, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Sunday, Aug. 28

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: The Funniest Person In Louisville opening round, The Bard’s Town Tickets

7:30 p.m. – Alex Reymundo, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Ryan Kelly AKA Youth Pastor Ryan, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Monday, Aug. 29

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic page or email pottmondaymicopenmic@gmail.com. Free admission

Tuesday, Aug. 30

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic, 21st In Germantown Sign ups at 7:15

9:30 p.m. — Stand and Deliver variety open mic Kaiju Sign ups at 9

Wednesday, Aug. 31

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

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

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

Thursday, Sept. 1

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

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

8 p.m. — Jake And June’s Communist Manifest-Show, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Thursday Night Comedy Bites open mic. The Bard’s Town. Sign ups at 7:30

9 p.m. — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Sign ups at 8:30

9 p.m. — The Louisville Vibe, comedy, poetry and music open mic, Joe’s Palm Room

Friday, Sept. 2

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Reed Sedgwick, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

Saturday, Sept. 3

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

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

8 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Improv Anonymous, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

10 p.m. — John Caparulo, Louisville Comedy Club Tickets

10:30 p.m. — Planet of the Tapes Showcase, featuring Lucious Williams, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Sunday, Sept. 4

7 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Comedy at Ten20 open mic, TEN20 Craft Brewery Free To sign up to perform, message LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

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

7:30 p.m. — Jill Maragos, 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

Sundays — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery open mic. Every first and third Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Sign up in advance by messaging Louisville Laughs on Facebook or emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

Mondays — The Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 8 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

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.

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

Wednesdays — Open Mic Night at Louisville Comedy Club, 7:30 p.m. Sign up between 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Online sign ups for shows starting in June at openmicer.com

Thursdays — Thursday Night Comedy Bites. The Bard’s Town. Show at 8 p.m. and sign ups at 7:30.

Thursdays — Comedy Open Mic at Red Top Hot Dogs, 1127 Logan Street. Show up and sign up. Sign ups at 8:30, show at 9. For information, message the Dog + Mouse House Facebook page.

Fridays — Louisville Laughs presents Never Say Die Comedy Hour (Or Two) open mic, Never Say Die bar and art gallery, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, St. Matthews. Every third Friday of the month. To sign up for a spot email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com

How to get booked on shows as a newer comic

You’ve done a bunch of open mics and other shows. People say you are funny. How do you get booked on comedy shows?

Keep grinding — The best way to continue to get better at comedy is to keep doing it wherever the opportunities exist. Open mics, contests, showcases, Zoom, out of town shows. Whatever works for you. You are getting better, meeting more people and developing a reputation as someone serious about comedy.

Show your face at comedy clubs/venues when you don’t have a spot. You might land one, and you also put yourself on the radar of bookers.

If you wonder why you have been sitting home for six months and no one has asked you to be on a comedy show, it’s because you have been sitting home for six months.

You notice how some people keep gobbling up all the opportunities? Because they are always busy.

Be reliable — When you do get an opportunity, be on time and ready to perform. You show up late or not at all or are too drunk or high, you make a bad impression that lasts a long time.

Reliable also means that bookers have a good idea of your comedy. If you submit a video where you do bits about puppies and butterflies and then your whole act at the retirement center is about whacking off, that may not land a second show.

Gather your tools — Most bookers will want a video of your act, so get a decent video of you doing at least 5 minutes. MAKE SURE PEOPLE ARE LAUGHING. You are submitting a video to show that you are good at comedy. And a video of you telling jokes while the crowd is silent or talking about the weather is not a good impression.

You also will want a decent photo — something that can be cropped into a headshot but is more than a headshot. And in color. I love B&W art, but you don’t want to be the only comic with a black & white photo on a flyer.

At some point, you will want an electronic press kit that contains videos of your act, photos, links to your website, social media, etc. For now, at least put together a couple paragraphs that describes your act and what makes you unique.

Reach out to bookers — If you don’t know the person booking the show, the best way to reach out asking for work is to determine how they want admissions submitted and follow that method. If they want it at the comedy club email, send a request there. Don’t send it via text to the owner’s phone number you saw on a buddy’s phone. Most comedy clubs will tell you how to submit on their websites.

Be professional when reaching out — Send an email that includes your name, a link to your video, maybe a photo and say you are interested in being a host, feature, headliner, being on a showcase whatever. Don’t volunteer to do something you can’t deliver yet.

So many people are so bad at sending emails that don’t include their name, a video or anything helpful. You can stand out immediately by being a little bit professional.

If you have credentials — won a contest, were selected for a festival, hosted at a comedy club, acting, etc. — say it. Saying you “opened” for headliners doesn’t do much except to seem like you are grasping.

Let the booker know if you can help sell tickets — “I am originally from your city, and I am sure I can get a dozen family members and friends to the show.” Just make sure you follow through.

Get out of town — Whenever you can, try to find a stage out of town. When you are there, make connections. Build a network of comedy contacts. One benefit of performing out of town is the people don’t see you as that comic who was a brand-new open micer just a few years ago. Also, you can do that bit you’ve done 1,000 times back home, and it’s fresh.

Help promote — If you are on a show, make sure to share the ticket link, flyer, etc. on social media. Heck, offer to put up posters around town. If a booker gives you a chance to be on a showcase and you haven’t lifted a finger to help generate an audience, it doesn’t sit well.

And promote shows that you aren’t on as well. You generate good will that way and may get on the next one.

Put on your own shows — A lot of folks make their own way by putting on their own open mics or shows. This isn’t for everyone. Heck, it’s not for half the people who do it. But it’s an option. Or offer to help people who do put on shows. Or find a job at a comedy club. This is a tried and true option.

Watch your social media — If you reach out about being on a show, a booker will probably check out your social media. Is your social media presence something that would make a person want to work with you or avoid you?

Be funny – This helps too.

About the author

Creig Ewing is a comedian and show producer. He has put on hundreds of open mics, showcases and comedy shows in the Louisville area. He has hosted numerous shows and has featured at The Caravan Comedy Club in Louisville. He gets a lot of seemingly positive comments on his comedy.