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The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy updated June 16

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 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 Sold out

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

8 p.m. — High Horse Wednesdays All-Entertainment Showcase and Open Mic, High Horse Saloon. Sign-up list out at 7.

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

8 p.m. — Tyler Gooch, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

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

Saturday, July 3

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

8 p.m. — Tyler Gooch, Planet of the Tapes 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

Monday, July 5

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, July 6

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, July 7

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

Thursday, July 8

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

7:30 p.m. – Jonny Loquasto, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Eric Kimbrough Live at Aloft, Aloft Louisville Downtown Tickets

8 p.m. — Down To Fringe with host Keith McGill, 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, July 9

7:30 p.m. – Jonny Loquasto, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Dave Waite, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9 p.m. — These Some Funny Mutha … Shut Yo Mouth Standup Comedy Showcase, WWME Hall, 5800 Fern Valley Road Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jonny Loquasto, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Saturday, July 10

7:30 p.m. – Jonny Loquasto, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

8 p.m. — Dave Waite, Planet of the Tapes Tickets

9:30 p.m. – Jonny Loquasto, The Caravan Louisville Tickets

Sunday, July 11

3 p.m. — Rae’s Boom Boom Room with Suga RaE , Nirvana Louisville Free

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

7:30 p.m. — Louisville Laughs presents Second Sunday Showcase featuring Gabe Kea, Planet of the Tapes 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 (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. Show is scheduled in advance. Email CaravanOpenMic@gmail.com for a spot.

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.

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.

5 Questions with comedian Holly Lynnea

Get to know Louisville comedian Holly Lynnea.

Holly Lynnea is a comedian, writer, actor and dancer from Louisville, who has performed comedy across the US and Canada.

She will be appearing on Feb. 28 and 29 at 7:30 p.m. at Four Pegs Beer Lounge in Germantown along with comedian Tim Northern. Tickets are available at louisvilletickets.com

Holly recently answered five questions from Creig Ewing of Louisville Is Funny.

You’re from Louisville. So first question is what school did you go to? 

Holly: Fern Creek High School

You are coming off a couple weeks of shows in Colorado. How did those go? Do the clubs have a two-edible minimum?

Colorado shows were great! I performed at Comedy Works a couple of times and at LOTS of breweries and bars in multiple cities. All shows we’re packed venues, even in a foot of snow!

Two edible minimum? Thank God, they don’t!

What are some of the writing and TV projects you have going on?

I’ve got a pilot I just started. I’m really excited about it, and some acting collaborations in the works. All Hollywood hush hush.

Not only are you a comedian, writer and actor, but you also have a background in dance. How does that help you on stage?

Teaching ballroom in group settings and using humor to take the sting/awkwardness out of uncomfortable situations we all deal with … tapping into that, is how dance has played a role in my stage show.

Tell us about a really bad show you remember.

It was a show in a church basement, there was clouds of weed smoke in the air and plenty of liquor on the tables. Let’s just say, that show did not go well. I was less than two years in comedy and I did not get a lot of laughs, but a whole lot of teeth sucking.

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Holly Lynnea Feb. 28-29

Kentucky vs. Louisville fans

I used to work in the sports department at the Louisville Courier-Journal. That was a challenge. People in Kentucky are crazy about college sports.

I would take calls from readers all the time.

UofL fans might ask, “Why didn’t you have anything on the Cards on the sports front today?”

I’d say something like, “It’s a slow time for UofL, and we try to give the writer a day off. We have a story coming tomorrow.”

They think they have you then.

“You had a story on UK on the front. I guess your UK writer doesn’t get the day off.”

But I was ready.

“Well, UK won the basketball championship last night. So …”

Their response was always the same.

“Y’all should just move to Lexington!”

Slam!

UofL fans are hard on their smartphones.

UK fans are just as unreasonable, though.

They think everything UK does is more important than mouth breathing.

They only thing they like better than a UK victory is a UofL scandal.

So they have been really happy lately, actually.

A UK fan might call and complain that UK’s victory against Winthrop got a smaller photo than UofL’s victory over Duke.

When you explain that the UofL-Duke game was a better matchup, they get mad.

“Y’all should just move to Louisville.”

Slam!