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, June 1
Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (Seating at 7 p.m.)
Nationally touring headliner Darren “DS” Sanders.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius ~ $10 ~ Rated PG-13
Wednesday, June 2
Improv Comedy by mitOsis Productions at 10 p.m.
Colby Davis and James Walker bring you fast, wild, hysterical improvisational comedy in a 2 man show.
Courtyard Hooligans ~ 140 Brevard Court, Charlotte ~ $10
Friday, June 4
Improv Comedy by 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 your suggestions.
Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $5
Saturday, June 5
Improv Comedy by Charlotte Comedy Theater 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 ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $10 cash at door ~ Rated R
Sunday, June 6
Funny First Sunday at 8 p.m.
BET Comedian D’MILITANT and Host NICK LEWIS
House of Jazz ~ 8630 University Exec Park Dr. Charlotte ~ $10
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This article appears in May 25-31, 2010.
Now, if watching the most relevant comic of our generation is more your cup of tea, come check out Doug Stanhope on Saturday, June 5 @ the Milestone. 8PM.
Local comic and future “Intervention” star, Mike Buczek will be hosting the festivities.
Carlos Valencia does some filler.
Sorry Debbs, gotta get my plug in!