Category: Comedy

Upcoming Louisville Laughs Shows in June and July

Louisville Laughs has a lot of great comedy shows coming. Here is a breakdown of what’s on tap in June and July. It includes some surprises and a Promo Code sprinkled in so you can save money.

June 24 — Thursday Comedy Showcase

Aloft Louisville Downtown

This show features rising California comic Pamela Walt, who has toured internationally and is a regular at The Comedy Store in Hollywood.

Also on the strong lineup are Andrew Rudick and Kyle Kemper from Cincinnati, June Dempsey, Jake Hovis, James Ferguson, Alex Whittenburg and Big Daddy Ice.

Tickets are free but are required to ensure proper spacing and are available here.  

June 27 — Sunday Standup Showcase

The Bard’s Town

Join Louisville Laughs at The Bard’s Town on June 27 for the Sunday Standup Showcase. The Bard’s Town is one of the coolest and most eclectic spots in town. You can get great food, see plays, comedy, perform karaoke or just have a drink.

The show features Danny Browning and several of our favorite comics, including Misty Stine, Will McKenzie and Sara Butryn.

Tickets are $8 each or $30 for a table that seats four and are available here.

July 2 — The Human Extinction Comedy Tour

The Bard’s Town

Comic and stuntwoman Coor Cohen from Los Angeles joins with Chicago comics Winsolw Dumaine and Nick Kuntzman for the Human Extinction Comedy Tour, which will stop in Louisville at The Bard’s Town Theatre on July 2.

They will be joined by Louisville comic Holly Lynnea.

Tickets are $8 in advance or $10 at the door and are available here.

July 8 — Eric Kimbrough Live

Aloft Louisville Downtown

Get ready to have a good time with comedian Eric Kimbrough, who rocks the house wherever he goes.

Eric will be joined by comics Chris Cognac, Adriane Thompson and Bigheadlightskin Comic.

Tickets are $15 for general admission and are available here.

Use the Promo Code ERIC to get $5 off each ticket.

July 11 — Second Sunday Showcase

Planet of the Tapes

Louisville Laughs returns to Planet of the Tapes for a showcase featuring comic Gabe Kea from Cincinnati.

Also on the show are a pair of comics from Portland, Ore. — Kate Murphy and Steven Wilber. Plus more.

Tickets are $8 for general admission and are available here.

July 13 — Grins at Gravely

Gravely Brewing Company

Join us for the initial Grins at Gravely comedy showcase at Gravely Brewing Co. at 514 Baxter Ave. on Tuesday, July 13, at 7 p.m.

The show features Cincinnati comic Blake Hammond, Lexington comics Mike Fields and Elliott Rasile and some of our favorite Louisville comics — Darren Rodgers, Lucious Williams, Hillary Boston, RJ Ryan and Kelli O’Toole. Your host is Creig Ewing.

Admission is free, but reservations are required to ensure seating and are available here. Enjoy some great beer and a lot of laughs.

July 18 — Comedy at Ten20 Craft Brewery

Ten20 Craft Brewery

Louisville Laughs will host an open mic every first and third Sunday at Ten20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown starting July 18 at 7 p.m.

Come and enjoy a great craft beer and some laughs as comics try out their material.

Or if you want a shot in the spotlight, email LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com to sign up to perform.

Admission is free. No tickets required.

July 21 — Laughs in the Lounge Sirius XM taping

The Caravan Comedy Club

It will truly be a special Laughs in the Lounge open mic as 11 of Louisville’s top comics are on stage to deliver their best cleanish sets that will be taped to play on SiriusXM comedy channels.

See Mandee McKelvey, Keith McGill, Eric Kimbrough, Sean Smith, Melissa Doran, Jamie Utley, Jake Hovis, Katy Bevins, Creig Ewing, RJ Ryan and Tim Montileone all for $5.

Tickets are available here.

July 22 — LOLGBTQ Showcase

Aloft Louisville Downtown

You love this showcase of LGBTQ comics and allies at Aloft Louisville Downtown.

The headliner is Dwayne Duke of Cleveland, founder of the Midwest Queer Comedy Festival, and the featured comic is the hilarious Gwen Sunkel from Indianapolis.

Tickets are just $5 and are available here.

July 25 — Sunday Standup Showcase

The Bard’s Town

Join Louisville Laughs at The Bard’s Town on July 25 for the Sunday Standup Showcase. The Bard’s Town is one of the coolest and most eclectic spots in town. You can get great food, see plays, comedy, perform karaoke or just have a drink.

The show features Katy Bevins, plus Marz Timms from Chicgo, Josh Dweh from Pennsylvania, Grant Weber from Indianapolis and Spencer Domolky from Lexington. We also have several of our favorite local comics, including Alex Whittenburg, Jen Cooper, Prittyboy Davidson and host June Dempsey.

Tickets are $8 each. Link to come soon.

6 questions with Louisville comedian Creig Ewing

Creig Ewing / Photo by Lou Tingle

Creig Ewing is a comedian and show producer from Louisville, Ky.

He is the force behind Louisville Laughs, putting on shows at Aloft Louisville Downtown and scheduling the Wednesday night Laughs in the Lounge open mic at The Caravan Comedy Club.

With businesses opening up, Louisville Laughs is adding Sunday shows at Planet of the Tapes, The Bard’s Town, an open mic at Ten20 Craft Brewery and more announcements to come.

The initial Planet of the Tapes Second Sunday Showcase is June 13 at 7:30 p.m. featuring nationally touring comedian Tim Northern. Tickets are available here.

And as a reward for reading this far, you can use the Promo Code PLANET to get $3 off general admission tickets for Sunday’s show, which are regularly $8.

Creig recently put off his afternoon nap to answer questions he asked himself.

Louisville Laughs: What made you decide to start putting on shows?

Creig Ewing: Who else was going to book me? Plus, I thought I would get my bar tab covered. I was wrong. 

What is the best feeling in comedy?

A full room of people enjoying themselves and people laughing at a new joke you’re trying out are the best feelings. … So I am told.

What’s the most frustrating part about booking shows?

People like to wait until the day of the show to buy tickets. So it’s nerve-wracking to not know if you’re going to be performing in front of six or 60 people.

Tim Northern is on Sunday’s show at Planet of the Tapes. How do you know Tim?

When I started in comedy, one of the first opportunities I got was to perform in The Tim Northern Comedy Festival. Tim, who has been doing comedy for years and been on network TV, is very encouraging to the Louisville comedy scene. The festival, to him, was all about supporting and showcasing Louisville comics.

The next year I started working with Tim and others to put on the festival and produce shows and open mics. Covid put everything on hiatus, but we are back putting on shows and people are really ready for comedy.

Tim also is one of those comics who has really smart jokes that I wish I had written.

What tips do you have for new comics wanting to get stage time?

Go to open mics and work on your material. You only get better by being on stage. Don’t fall in love with your jokes. Always be willing to tighten them, rework them or add tags.

Be a good audience member. If you’re at an open mic, stay to listen to the other comics. Laugh. Network a little after.

Go to comedy shows to support others. If someone offers you a spot, don’t say you can do 20 minutes if you only have five. Be reliable.

Also, watch what you put on social media. If you seem like a jerk on your Facebook page, who is going to want to put you on a show?

How do you write a joke?

Take something that is true and lie about it.

Sometimes people have a true story that is funny, and they feel compelled to tell the whole story. Shorten it. Get to the funny parts. Embellish. Go over the top.

A five-minute story with a punchline at the end is going to lose the audience before you get to the punchline.

When someone tells a long stories with no laughs, Tim Northern says, “That guy was up there telling truths.”

You can find Creig on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

Follow Louisville Laughs on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated June 9

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. 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, June 9

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host June Dempsey and special guest Gabe Kea, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 10

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase featuring Dan Alten from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown Sold out

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 11

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Comedy Show with Ms. Yvette the Funny Lady, VIP Lounge, 3614 Klondike Lane. Free

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9 p.m. — 10 Year Anniversary Bash and Comedy Show with Burger the Comedian, Unity Palace, 6210 Shepherdsville Road

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

Saturday, June 12

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

Sunday, June 13

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

7:30 p.m. — Second Sunday Showcase featuring Tim Northern from Louisville Laughs, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Monday, June 14

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com for a spot

Tuesday, June 15

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 16

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jeremiah Martin and special guest MrBikey, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon

Thursday, June 17

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — We Still Like You: Louisville with Mandee McKelvey and Christ Vititoe, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 18

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Improv Returns! The Bard’s Town Sold out

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, June 19

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Juneteenth Comedy Spectacular with Brad Sativa from Full Circle Comedy, 21st in Germantown Tickets

9 p.m. — Mr. Bikey Presents The Comedy Experience, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill Street Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, June 20

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

7 p.m. — Good Stand Up Comedy: Late Matinee at Kaiju with open mic after. Free. Message Dog + Mouse House on Facebook to reserve a seat.

Monday, June 21

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 22

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Creig Ewing and special guest Tabari McCoy, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 24

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Thursday Comedy Showcase with special guest Pamela Walt, Aloft Louisville Downtown Free tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

8 p.m. — The Hystericals: Improv Comedy, Planet of the Tapes

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

Friday, June 25

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

8 p.m. — James Fisher with Adam Kwaselow, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Full Circle Comedy presents: The Future of Comedy with headliner Evan Lewis, 21st in Germantown. Tickets $5 at the door.

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

Saturday, June 26

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

8 p.m. — James Fisher with Adam Kwaselow, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

Sunday, June 27

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

7:30 p.m. — Sunday Standup Showcase featuring Danny Browning, The Bard’s Town Tickets

Monday, June 28

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 29

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 30

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Chris Cognac and special guest Adam Minnick, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, July 1

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. – Mike Armstrong, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, July 2

7:30 p.m. – Mike Armstrong, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — The Human Extinction Comedy Tour with Coor Cohen and Holly Lynnea, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Mike Armstrong, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, July 3

7:30 p.m. – Mike Armstrong, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Mike Armstrong, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, July 4

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

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

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 (starting July 18) — 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 — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville. Message Chris Cognac on Facebook

Mondays — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Mondays — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 10 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com

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.

Tim Northern headlines Louisville Laughs showcase at Planet of the Tapes

Comedian Tim Northern will headline the Second Sunday Showcase from Louisville Laughs at 7:30 p.m. on June 13 at Planet of the Tapes in Louisville.

Tim tours nationally, but tries to stop at Uranus, Missouri, whenever he can. He has appeared on Star Search and Last Comic Standing and is the namesake for the Tim Northern Comedy Festival held in Louisville.

Tickets for the show are $8 for general admission and $20 for a table that seats up to three. Tickets are available here.

Also on the show are: Nolan Miller from Indianapolis, Jerrel Beamon from Dayton, Louisville’s Hillary Boston, Alex Whittenburg, Jen Cooper, Kimberly Freeman and Jake Hovis and host Creig Ewing.

Planet of the Tapes is the coolest new performances space in Louisville, combining a Comedy Theatre, full-service bar, Cinema Lounge and even old-school movie rentals.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated June 2

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. 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, June 2

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Mike Nilsson, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 3

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

8 p.m. — Femmes the Rules with Sammy Mowrey and Friends, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

Friday, June 4

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, June 5

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Liquid Chronic Comedy Show with Marcus Davis, Tracks Bar & Grill

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, June 6

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

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

Monday, June 7

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

Tuesday, June 8

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host June Dempsey and special guest Gabe Kea, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 10

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase featuring Dan Alten from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown Free tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 11

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

9 p.m. — 10 Year Anniversary Bash and Comedy Show with Burger the Comedian, Unity Palace, 6210 Shepherdsville Road

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

Saturday, June 12

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

Sunday, June 13

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

7:30 p.m. — Second Sunday Showcase featuring Tim Northern from Louisville Laughs, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Monday, June 14

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 15

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 16

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jeremiah Martin and special guest MrBikey, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon

Thursday, June 17

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — We Still Like You: Louisville with Mandee McKelvey and Christ Vititoe, Planet of the Tapes

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 18

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Improv Returns! The Bard’s Town Sold out

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, June 19

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Juneteenth Comedy Spectacular with Brad Sativa from Full Circle Comedy, 21st in Germantown Tickets

9 p.m. — Mr. Bikey Presents The Comedy Experience, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill Street Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, June 20

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

Monday, June 21

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 22

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Creig Ewing and special guest Adam Minnick, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 24

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents: Thursday Comedy Showcase with special guest Pamela Walt, Aloft Louisville Downtown Free tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

8 p.m. — The Hystericals: Improv Comedy, Planet of the Tapes

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

Friday, June 25

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

8 p.m. — James Fisher with Adam Kwaselow, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Full Circle Comedy presents: The Future of Comedy with headliner Evan Lewis, 21st in Germantown. Tickets $5 at the door.

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

Saturday, June 26

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

8 p.m. — James Fisher with Adam Kwaselow, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

Sunday, June 27

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

7:30 p.m. — Sunday Standup 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

Mondays — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville. Message Chris Cognac on Facebook

Mondays — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Mondays (starting June 14) — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 10 p.m. Fully vaccinated individuals can message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Show up and sign up. List out at 7:15 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook with questions.

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com

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.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated May 26

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know.

TO SIGN UP FOR COMEDY 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 — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville. Message Chris Cognac on Facebook

Mondays (starting June 7) — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up. Show starts at 8 p.m.

Mondays (starting June 14) — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Show starts at 10 p.m. Fullu vaccinated individuals can message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com

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.

Thursdays — Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky. Purchase ticket to Open Mic Night at The Laughing Post. Contact thelaughingskullky@gmail.com

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Thursday, May 27

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase NY Style with Terry McNeely and Adam Gabel from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky. Tickets

Friday, May 28

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

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

Saturday, May 29

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

9 p.m. — Petty By Nature music and comedy show with Jei Chandler and Soso Bando, Cavaliers Inn

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

Sunday, May 30

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

Monday, May 31

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, June 1

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

8 p.m. — DTF (Down To Fringe) with comedy from Mandee McKelvey and June Dempsey, Logan Street Market

Wednesday, June 2

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Mike Nilsson, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 3

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

8 p.m. — Femmes the Rules with Sammy Mowrey and Friends, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

Friday, June 4

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, June 5

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Liquid Chronic Comedy Show with Marcus Davis, Tracks Bar & Grill

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, June 6

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

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

Monday, June 7

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

Tuesday, June 8

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, June 9

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host June Dempsey and special guest Gabe Kea, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 10

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase featuring Dan Alten from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown Free tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 11

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

Saturday, June 12

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town Tickets

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

Sunday, June 13

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

7:30 p.m. — Second Sunday Showcase featuring Tim Northern from Louisville Laughs, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

Monday, June 14

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

8 p.m. — All-entertainment open mic at The Granville Pub. Show up and sign up.

10 p.m. — The Monday Night Late Mic, Planet of the Tapes. Message The Monday Night Late Mic page or email MondayNightLateMic@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 15

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, June 16

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jeremiah Martin and special guest MrBikey, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Thursday, June 17

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Sign up

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

Friday, June 18

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Extra Crispy Improv Returns! The Bard’s Town Sold out

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, June 19

7:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Eddie Pepitone with JT Habersaat Planet of the Tapes Tickets

8 p.m. — Juneteenth Comedy Spectacular with Brad Sativa from Full Circle Comedy, 21st in Germantown Tickets

9 p.m. — Mr. Bikey Presents The Comedy Experience, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill Street Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Ali Sultan, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, June 20

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

Tips for your first (or next) time doing standup comedy

You decided you want to try stand-up comedy. Congratulations. Whether you are challenging yourself or believe you’re the next Dave Chappelle, here are some tips to make your first (or next) time on stage a success.

Gather your jokes

Some people try to go onstage and wing it. Don’t be one of those people. Compile your “set” of jokes.

Whatever jokes you tell should say something about you. Anyone call tell a joke about the the president. You are the expert on your family, your friends, your life.

Write your ideas down

At first, I wrote down every joke by hand and edited them. Now I do a lot of the editing in my head, but I always carry a notebook or something to write down joke ideas.

If writing by hand isn’t your thing, type or dictate them into a phone. Ideas may come to you at any time. A cashier says something funny. You’re helping a friend move. If you have an idea, right it down. If you are certain you’ll remember it later, you will be sorry.

A pretty good way to spot a comic is to find someone scribbling in a well-worn notebook.

Practice your routine

Go over your material. You can do it in front of a mirror, before other comics or in your head. I often go over what I am going to say in my head while I’m taking a walk. It helps to keep you free from distractions.

While reviewing your jokes, always look to get rid of what isn’t needed to get laughs.

Time yourself

AS a new comic, you probably will get 3 to 5 minutes on stage. Comedy clubs are serious about the time allowed. At most places you will get a light alerting you there is a minute left. If you go over your time that is called “running the light” and is frowned upon.

It’s no sin to leave the stage with some time left. It is to go over your time. When timing yourself, leave some room for laughs. But don’t count on laughs, especially your first time.

Cut out wasted words

Your job is to get laughs. Keep the words that are needed to get to the funny and cut the rest. What words could be cut out of this joke, for example?

“Common sense isn’t so common anymore, is it? Yesterday at Kroger the cashier put dryer sheets in the bag with my lunch meat. Now my bologna tastes like Bounce.”

Use original material

It is understood in stand-up comedy that the jokes you are telling on stage are jokes that you’ve written. Sometimes you will hear new comics tell jokes that have been told around the water cooler forever. Those are called “street jokes.” You don’t want to tell them on stage.

If you get successful enough, you can buy jokes from joke writers. For now, concentrate on writing your own material.

Sometimes you hear comics tell jokes that other comics have told. That is called joke theft, and you don’t want to do that.

It’s not unusual for comics to arrive at the same basic joke at the same time. This especially happens if you are writing jokes about current events or common joke topics. The more original you are, the fewer problems you’ll have telling jokes similar to others.

See live shows beforehand

If you’re going on stage and you’ve never seen a comedy show outside of Netflix, see some in person. If possible, go to the club or venue where you are going to go up for the first time.

It will help to get more comfortable. You can see where the comics sit, where the list for the order of the performance is kept, who is in charge, what the audience reacts to and what doesn’t work. It will put you way ahead for your big night.

The more shows or open mics you see, the better grasp you will have of what works and what doesn’t. Be aware that all open mics are not equal.

Schedule your open mic

Not all open mics work the same. For a comedy club, you may need to email for a date that could be weeks away. A Thursday night open mic at a bar may be “show up and sign up” meaning you go and put your name on the list for a spot that night.

Some of these types of mics are popular and the list may fill up early.

Don’t assume that an open mic means you can show up with no warning with all your friends and get on stage. Do some research.

Be confident or fake it

Confidence is a big factor in successful comedy. Teachers often do well because they are used to talking to a room full of people. You’ve practiced your jokes, you know them by heart, your friends laughed, so get up there confident that the audience will love you.

You’re still going to be scared, but trust yourself. You got this. If you appear overly nervous, people may not laugh because they are worried for you.

Stay sober

It’s tempting to have a few shots of liquid courage before you go onstage. Save it for after your set when you are celebrating.

Remember when you went to the open mics and saw the guy say, “I’m so toasted I can’t remember what I was going to say?” Don’t be that guy.

Tell people it’s your first time

If it’s your first time on stage doing standup, let the host know and let the audience know. If it’s an open mic with mostly comedians, you will have their attention. And audience members are supportive of new comics. You’re doing something most of them couldn’t imagine doing.

Move the mic stand behind you

You’re introduced, and now you’re on stage. The first thing you should do is take the mic out of the stand and move the mic stand behind or beside you. You don’t want it to be in front of you blocking you.

My first time I was afraid I would drop the mic, so I left it in the stand. That’s fine, too, and it frees up your hands. But you don’t want an empty mic stand blocking you. It’s a distraction for the audience.

Look at the audience

You are telling your jokes, but where do you look? Look at the audience, move and  turn to address the whole room. Ideally, you look straight at some audience members if a joke seems to relate to them (you’re telling a joke about dating and a couple is in the front row).

But if this is too much the first time, look slightly over their heads. Don’t put your head down and talk to the floor. The sooner you are able to look at the audience the easier it will be.

Hold the mic near your chin

You’re doing great and have moved the mic stand behind you. Make sure to keep the microphone close to your chin. Sometimes comics wave their arms around and forget they are holding the mic.

Also, don’t scream into the mic. You want everyone to hear you but you don’t want to pay for a new mic. Don’t fiddle with the stand. And definitely don’t drop the mic. It’s not funny and good mics are expensive.

Look for the light

You’re almost done. Keep an eye for the light signaling your time is almost up. It may be a small light from a phone. New comics often are so into the moment they don’t see the light.

You will have no sense of time on stage. Trust me. Your 3 minutes can seem to go by in 3 seconds or 3 hours. But you have practiced and timed yourself so you know that your time is wrapping up just by where you are in your jokes.

The light signaling your time is almost up should not be confused with the spotlights. Don’t stare into them. They may be really bright.

You did it

You’re wrapping up. Put the mic back into the stand and put the stand back in front. It’s a signal that you are done. Thank the crowd and wait for the host to come up on the stage.

Congratulations!

Stay for the rest of the show

Unless you were the last comic, don’t leave the show with all the friends and family you brought till it’s over. Nothing kills the vibe of a show like a first-time comic who brought 30 people, who all leave as soon as their friend performs.

Stay till the end. Talk to some other comics afterward. That’s your first step to getting on your next show.

About the authors

Creig Ewing is a comedian and show producer. He has helped to 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.

Keith McGill is a comedian who toured internationally working cruise ships and is a much sought-after entertaining for corporate events.

Don’t miss Joe Deuce and Larry Starks at Planet of the Tapes

Larry Starks and Joe Deuce will be performing at the Planet of the Tapes on Friday and Saturday.

Planet of the Tapes is bringing some of the top comedians to Louisville, including this weekend with a pair of stars from Lexington — Joe Deuce and Larry Starks.

Joe Deuce has been crowned Funniest Comedian in Lexington by Comedy Off Broadway (2013), Dayton’s Got Talent Champion (2015), Funniest Comic East of the Mississippi (2018), and NoHo Comedy Festival Rising Star (2019).

Shows are 8 p.m. Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. Tickets are sold by the table — a three-person table is $30, a four-person table is $40 and a six-person table is $60.

Tickets for Friday’s show are available here.

Tickets for Saturday’s show are available here.

Joe has also been seen on the TV show “Laughs” on Fox and Hulu as well as “Trial By Laughter” presented by Comcast. He has performed in over 30 states, more than 100 colleges and at corporate events, theaters and comedy clubs across the nation.

Here’s a review of Deuce from the Kentucky Kernel, the University of Kentucky newspaper, from a performance at UK:

“Deuce stole the show with his jokes about Black History Month, his pokes at college kids. … His charisma on stage captured the audience’s attention throughout his 45-minute set and had them laughing the whole night.”

Larry Starks is a powerhouse comedian best known for his STARKSTV1 YouTube channel. He has earned massive popularity there for his speed roasts of various celebrities and pop culture phenomena.

All shows are 21-plus. Bring a mask or proof of vaccination.

Planet of the Tapes is the most unique bar in the Louisville area with with a Comedy Theater, Cinema Lounge and a full-service bar with movie-inspired craft cocktails such as the “Strawshank Redemption” and the “Berry and the Hendersons.”

Planet of the Tapes also offers DVD rental at affordable prices.

The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated May 20

The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy

How to sign up for open mics in the Louisville area as well as a list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics. If we missed your event, let us know.

TO SIGN UP FOR COMEDY 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 — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville. Message Chris Cognac on Facebook

Tuesdays — Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown. Message Chris Bowman or Full Circle Comedy on Facebook

Wednesdays — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com

Thursdays — Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St. Register at mistabikey.com

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.

Thursdays — Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky. Purchase ticket to Open Mic Night at The Laughing Post. Contact thelaughingskullky@gmail.com

UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS

Thursday, May 20

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8 p.m. — We Still Like You, hosted by Mandee McKelvey and Chris Vititoe, Planet of the Tapes

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

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 21

7:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Joe Deuce with Larry Starks, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, May 22

7:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Joe Deuce with Larry Starks, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – Dale Jones, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, May 23

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

Monday, May 24

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, May 25

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, May 26

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Jake Hovis and special guest Eric Kimbrough, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, May 27

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase NY Style with Terry McNeely and Adam Gabel from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

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

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, May 28

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

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

Saturday, May 29

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

9 p.m. — Petty By Nature music and comedy show with Jei Chandler and Soso Bando, Cavaliers Inn

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

Sunday, May 30

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

Monday, May 31

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, June 1

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

8 p.m. — DTF (Down To Fringe) with comedy from Mandee McKelvey and June Dempsey, Logan Street Market

Wednesday, June 2

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Misty Stine and special guest Mike Nilsson, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, June 3

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

7:30 p.m. –DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

8 p.m. — Femmes the Rules with Sammy Mowrey and Friends, Planet of the Tapes

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

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, June 4

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville

Saturday, June 5

7:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville

8 p.m. — Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, Planet of the Tapes

9:30 p.m. – DJ Sandhu, The Caravan Louisville

Sunday, June 6

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

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

Monday, June 7

8 p.m. — Mic’d Up Mondays comedy open mic with Chris Cognac, Nirvana Louisville

Tuesday, June 8

7:30 p.m. – Comedy open mic from Full Circle Comedy, 21st In Germantown

Wednesday, June 9

7:30 p.m. – Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host June Dempsey and special guest Gabe Kea, The Caravan Louisville

Thursday, June 10

7 p.m. – All-entertainment open mic, Air Devil’s Inn

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

7:30 p.m. — Thursday Comedy Showcase featuring Dan Alten from Louisville Laughs, Aloft Louisville Downtown

8 p.m. – Comedy open mic with MrBikey TheComedian, Lavish Looks, 935 W. Hill St.

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

8:30 p.m. – Open Mic Night, The Laughing Post Comedy Club, Georgetown, Ky.

Friday, June 11

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town

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

Saturday, June 12

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

8 p.m. — Brent Terhune, Planet of the Tapes

9 p.m. — Homecoming Queens, Lace Larrabee and Katherine Blanford, The Bard’s Town

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

Sunday, June 13

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

7:30 p.m. — Second Sunday Showcase featuring Tim Northern from Louisville Laughs, Planet of the Tapes

NY comics McNeely, Gabel light up Aloft Louisville Downtown May 27

New York comics Terry McNeely and Adam Gabel are in the midst of a tour through six states that will bring them to the Aloft Louisville Downtown for one night on May 27.

Terry, a Long Island native, is a comedian and actor. He could easily earn the title “Crass Critic to the Suburban World.” His appearances include The Daily Show and CBS’ Blue Bloods.

Adam, a Brooklyn native, has performed all over New York and is quickly gaining attention in the New York comedy scene as “The guy with the voice and the hat.” He is often compared to Steven Wright and Mitch Hedberg.

Joining them at Aloft will be guest comic Ferris Delaney.

Tickets are $15 per person or $45 for a reserved table that seats up to four and are available here.

They recently teamed up to answer five questions from Creig Ewing of Louisville Laughs:

What’s the best thing about performing comedy in New York City?

Terry McNeely

Terry McNeely: “Ugh. You don’t want to ask me that question.”

Adam Gabel: “Audiences pay a lot of money so they want good comedy. Because of that the competition is fierce, and you have to get better if you want to get stage time. The environment forces you to be the best you can be. “

You’ve started a 20-show tour with Terry McNeely. What’s the key to surviving on the road on a six-state tour?

Adam Gabel

Adam: “Not doing seven states. You’ve got to know your limits. Always leave some meat on the bone for the next time.”

Terry: “As the driver, coffee. But also saving every penny you can: cashing in free hotel nights, using old gas cards, going to coin star and grocery shopping all save on expenses. And there’s always depending on the kindness of strangers.”

What’s your favorite place you’ve ever performed comedy?

Terry: “Virginia Beach Funny Bone. First of all it’s the Funny Bone, so there’s prestige in the name. But also the audience is 50% men and 50% women, which is the perfect ratio. Also there’s a lot of diversity, which I love, because if it’s a room full of all white people everyone just gets offended.”

Adam: “The Friar’s Club in New York City. It’s such a historic building, and they don’t do a ton of shows there so it’s not easy to get a spot. I actually had two dates cancel before I did a show. Plus it’s the only comedy venue that has a decent Corned Beef Sandwich.”

What is the weirdest place you’ve had a show and how did that go?

Adam: “Every show I do is weird.”

Terry: “It’s a tie. The first was a show on a farm outside of Scranton. The stage was a hay cart with pumpkins. Surprisingly one of the most fun shows I ever did.

“Another time I did a Block Party in someone’s driveway in Long Island — 15 kids under the age of 12 sat down Indian style right in front, so I had to throw my act.

“I wound up spending 20 minutes arguing the virtues of 70’s and 80’s cartoons over their favorite shows like Dora the Explorer.

“Our guys got blown up by Dynamite and it was fun. You had to learn Spanish.”

What can the audience expect to see from you guys on May 27 at the Aloft Louisville Downtown?

Adam: “First and foremost you’re going to get a good time. Terry and I travel all over the country honing our acts, so there’s something for everyone. I like silly stuff. My material sounds like it comes from the mind of a 4-year-old, mostly because I like to sound older than I am.”

Terry: “I’m going to give you unfiltered, opinionated diatribes on everything from cats and bad grammar to participation trophies.”

Adam Gabel

You can follow Terry McNeely on Twitter @Mac72Terry and on Facebook @TerryMcNeelyComedian 

Follow Adam Gabel on his website adamtellsjokes.com on Twitter @TheAdamGabel or on Instagram: @ajgabel.