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, March 30
* Julie Scoggins at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)
Special event benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $15
* Celebrity Comic Joe Rogan at 8 p.m.
Host of Fear Factor and color commentator for the UFC, Joe Rogan is also an accomplished stand-up comic who explores the world with raw honesty.
Amos’ Southend ~ 1423 South Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $20
Wednesday, March 31
* Stand-Up Open Mic at 9 p.m.
Jackalope Jack’s ~ 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte ~ $5
Thursday, April 1
* April Foolishness Comedy Show at 9 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.)
Starring comedians Miss Tangie, Kenny FB Famous Mack and BET’s own J.A. Anderson. Music by Celebrity DJ Shogun.
Therapy Cafe ~ 401 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $10
Friday, April 2
* Sharazad Improv at 7 p.m.
Absolutely nothing is scripted or rehearsed. Characters, plots, environments are all made up on the spot and inspired from audience suggestions.
Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $5
Saturday, April 3
* Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv Comedy 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 Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $10
Sunday, April 4
* Funny First Sunday at 8 p.m.
Stand-up from Nick Lewis with Headlining Comedian Shuckey Duckey.
House of Jazz ~ 8630 University Exec Park Dr., Charlotte ~ $15 in advance ~ 980-253-9992
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This article appears in Mar 30 – Apr 5, 2010.
