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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Arts / News Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week: August 11-16
Posted By Debbie Millwater on Tue, Aug 11, 2009 at 5:04 PM
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, Aug. 11
* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Mutzie.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $10.
Thursday, Aug. 13
* Kitten Grenade One-Woman Improvisation at 8 p.m.
Improv guru, Keli Semelsberger, returns to Charlotte with this one-woman show. A provocitave performance where one woman will become several charactures based on audience suggestion.
The Nook (formerly the Graduate) ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
* Charlotte All-stars Stand-Up Showcase at 8 p.m.
Join host Johnny Millwater for this special engagement featuring the best in local stand-up talent.
Pennyard Bistro ~ 8006 Cambridge Commons Dr. ~ No Cover
Friday, Aug. 14
* Explicit Content Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 10 p.m.
Not your daddy's comedy show. Comics break out their rawest material to delight your twisted sense of humor. No content or language restrictions. Rated R. 18 and up.
The Nook (formerly the Graduate) ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
Saturday, Aug. 15
* Cast Favorites - Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 10 p.m.
Your last chance to catch this show before the troupe hits the stage with new material. Good humor by bad people. Funny at the Binary Level. Charlotte's premiere sketch comedy troupe delights us with this epic show. This show sold out the last two weeks...arrive early.
The Nook (formerly Graduate) in Plaza Midwood ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
Sunday, Aug. 16
* Open Mic at Dilworth Grille at 7 p.m.
This is a beautiful underground room featuring Charlotte's great underground comics.
Dilworth Grille ~ 911 E. Morehead St. ~ No Cover
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