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, Jan. 13
* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 7 p.m.
Nationally touring comedians Johnny Millwater with Mark Evans.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $15
* 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. Special guest host Ryan Van Genderen.
SK Net Café ~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave. ~ $2
* Tone X and Friends at 9:30 p.m.
Tone X and Chris Robinson host.
Skandalos ~ 5317 E. Independence Blvd.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
* Free Food at 7:30 p.m., Stand-Up Show at 8:30 p.m.
Please join the Charlotte Comedy Community as we honor our mentor Tom Haines, who has taught 19 stand-up classes here in Charlotte. Hosted by The Millwaters and Joel Pace. Featuring the comedy of Jon Dunn, Sid Davis, Joe Zimmerman, Steve Forrest and more.
Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St. ~ Donation $10 requested
Thursday, Jan. 15
* NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.
Join host Mike Buczek as he brings you this weekly stand-up showcase featuring Charlotte’s best up-and-coming stand-up talent.
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ No Cover
Friday, Jan. 16
* Stand-up Comedy at Alive in NoDa at 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy from nationally touring comedians Johnny Millwater with Mark Evans.
Alive ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ Reservations 704-930-2200 ~ $15
* Improv Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 8 p.m.
Short-form Improv comedy featuring Charlotte’s hilarious Improv Talent.
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ $10
* The Chuckleheads at Morehead Tavern at 9 p.m.
The Chuckleheads’ proudly present the “We Only Have Two Years Left, So Let’s Party Comedy Improv Variety Extravaganza”. Improv comedy show with intense audience participation. Concert included starting at 7:30PM.
Morehead Tavern ~ 300 E. Morehead St. ~ Charlotte, NC ~ $5 Advanced $10 Door
Saturday, Jan. 17
* Stand-up Comedy at Alive in NoDa at 8 p.m.
Stand-up comedy from nationally touring comedians Johnny Millwater with Mark Evans.
Alive ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ Reservations 704-930-2200 ~ $15
* Improv Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 8 p.m.
Long-form Improv comedy featuring Charlotte’s hilarious Improv Talent.
Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ $10
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This article appears in Jan 12-18, 2010.
