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Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Arts / Debbie Millwater / News Best bets in Charlotte comedy, Sept. 7-11
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Sep 7, 2010 at 11:35 AM
As the headline suggests, here are a few of the best places to find comedy events in Charlotte — from stand-up to improv to sketch comedy and more. For a complete listing of all comedy visit www.CharlotteComedyLIVE.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 7
Grandma Lee at Fort Mill Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.
Grandma Lee is America's funniest and most outrageous grandmother who is not close to being ready for the rocking chair. Seen on America's Got Talent, Last Comic Standing, HBO and Comic View.
Madison's On The Corner ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC ~ $10
Taboo Tuesday Stand-up Open Mic at 8 p.m.
Taboo Tuesday is the way open mic was meant to be: without content or language restrictions. Rated R. Comics come out for your five minutes. Hosted by Olie Cuevas.
The Mill at Boudreaux’s ~ 3306A N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $ 5 ~ Free code to get in is “Oreo”
Wednesday, Sept. 8
Explicit Content Stand-up Showcase at 9:30 p.m.
Hosted by Ryan Van Genderen. Charlotte's comics break out their hardest hitting, edgiest humor that's too bold for other stages. This show is not for the easily offended.
Closet Nightclub ~ 1202 Charlottetown Ave. Charlotte ~ $5 ~ Free code to get in is "Twisted"
Thursday, Sept. 9
Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 8 p.m.
Voted as Charlotte Magazine's Best of the Best in 2010 for sketch comedy, come see why everyone has been raving about Robot Johnson. Funny on the binary level. Rated R.
Fort Mill Comedy Zone ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC ~ $10 cash at the door
Friday, Sept. 10
Improv Comedy by Charlotte Comedy Theater at 8 p.m.
Competitive short form improv where Charlotte's top improvisers compete against one another for your affection. Lots of audience participation.
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $10 for each show
Saturday, Sept. 11
Stand-up Comedy at 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner David Graham, “America’s Clean Comedy Guy!”
Fort Mill Comedy Zone ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC ~ $10
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