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.
• Local comedian Johnny Millwater wants you to be apart of his show and Crazy Late Night With Johnny Millwater TV taping. This week’s special guests include Vani Hari aka Food Babe (as seen in CL’s 2012 Lust List here), comedian Lyndel Pleasant and musician Funky Geezer. $5. 8 p.m. The Comedy Zone at NC Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Suite B3. 980-321-4702. www.cltcomedyzone.com.
• Brit comedian John Oliver is best known as a correspondent on The Daily Show with John Stewart and frequent on Comedy Central. Don’t miss his funny act, filled with heavy political satire. $24. Fri., Feb. 17-Sat., Feb. 18, 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m. The Comedy Zone at NC Music Factory, 900 Seaboard St., Suite B3. 980-321-4702. www.cltcomedyzone.com.
• Charlotte Comedy Theater’s R-Rated short form improv show isn’t complete without audience participation. If you're lacking the courage, try slurping on some of the colorful frozen alcoholic bevs that spin behind the bar. $10. 8 p.m. Wet Willies, 900 Seaboard St. 704-716-5650. www.wetwillies.com.