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. 22
* Taboo Tuesday Stand-up Open Mic at 9 p.m.
Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. This show is Rated R. No content or language restrictions. Comics, last call for sign-up at 9:30 p.m. All comics get five minutes or performance time.
SK Net Café ~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave. ~ $2
Wednesday, Sept. 23
* Anyone Can Play Guitar Night Open Mic at 8 p.m.
This is a true open mic featuring music, poetry and yes, even comedy.
SK Net Cafe ~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave. ~ Free
Thursday, Sept. 24
* Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.
Good humor by bad people. Check out Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe.
Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte ~ 650 E. Stonewall St.~ $10
Thursday, Sept. 24 – Sunday, Sept. 27
* Theater Stage at Festival in the Park at Freedom Park at various times
Check out the Theater Stage for many of Charlotte’s comedic acts.
Freedom Park ~ 1409 East Blvd. ~ festivalinthepark.org
Friday, Sept. 25
* Stand-up Comedy at Alive in NoDa at 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy with nationally touring comedians.
Alive ~ 2909 N. Davidson St.~ Reservations 704-930-2200 ~$1
Saturday, Sept. 26
* Celebrity Comic Brian Regan at 8 p.m.
Brian Regan is considered by many to be the best stand-up comic working today.
Ovens Auditorium ~ 2700 E. Independence Blvd. ~ $34.50
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This article appears in Sep 15-22, 2009.
