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Tuesday, February 7, 2012
Arts LOL: Comedy in the Q.C.
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 12:42 PM
Listed below is a roundup of CL’s top picks for comedy shows in Charlotte this week. Hopefully, they keep you entertained and, more importantly, laughing out loud.
• Bill Burr’s bitter outbursts are fueled by stupidity, profanity and, most importantly, name-calling. Of course, he’s sometimes brutally called a “fag” by his friends who find pleasure in disrupting his somewhat logical ways. Always angry and ready to make quick-witted, pissed-off assessments of society and everyday occurrences, he’s still the man to give our unruly side a good poke (er, jab). $24. Tues., Feb. 7, 8 p.m. The Comedy Zone at NC Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Suite B3. 980-321-4702. www.cltcomedyzone.com.
• When it comes to health, comedian Craig Shoemaker thinks he can do folks a big favor. Since he views laughter as great stress reliever, he makes sure his gigs are funny. Oh, and he’s referred to as “The Love Master.” Ooh lala. That's even more reassuring, right? $17.50-$20. Thurs., Feb. 9, 8 p.m.; Fri., Feb. 10-Sat., Feb. 11, 8 and 10:15 p.m. The Comedy Zone at NC Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Suite B3. 980-321-4702. www.cltcomedyzone.com.
• Nikki Glaser is tired of having to explain that she’s single, not gay. A semi-finalst of Last Comic Standing (season four), Glaser talks freely about whatever she feels like. This includes her experiences with dating, sexual assault and farting, among other randomness. $10. Fri., Feb. 10, 8 and 10 p.m. Petra’s Piano Bar and Cabaret, 1919 Commonwealth Ave., Charlotte. 704-332-6608. www.petraspianobar.com.
• Jim Gaffigan is critical of food. He’s not a vegetarian, thinks salad bars are absurd, and likes cake too much to waste his time on muffins (especially the mini ones). Don’t even get him started on Hot Pockets (see vid below). $39.75-$49.75. Sat., Feb. 11, 7-10 p.m. Ovens, Auditorium, 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte. 704-372-3600. www.ovensauditorium.com.
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