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Arts / News Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, Aug. 24-30
Posted By Debbie Millwater on Mon, Aug 24, 2009 at 3:47 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. 25
* 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.
SK Net Café ~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave. ~ $2 ~ 704-334-1523
* Celebrity Headliner John Heffron at 8p.m. Lake Norman Comedy Zone presents a performance by comedian John Heffron, winner of NBC's show, Last Comic Standing.
Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub ~ 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $20 ~ 704-895-1782
Wednesday, Aug. 26
* Celebrity Headliner John Heffron at 7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Zone and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center present a performance by comedian John Heffron, winner of NBC's show, Last Comic Standing. Show contains adult language and content and is not appropriate for ages 17 and under.
McGlohon Theatre ~ 345 N. College St. ~ $20 ~ 704-372-1000
Thursday, Aug. 27
* Celebrity Headliner Ralphie May at 7:30 p.m.
The Comedy Zone and Blumenthal Performing Arts Center present a special performance by comedian Ralphie May, a popular contestant from NBC's show Last Comic Standing. Show contains adult language and content. Comedian Johnny Millwater opens.
McGlohon Theatre ~ 345 N. College St. ~ $20 ~ 704-372-1000
* Charlotte All-stars Stand-Up Showcase at 8 p.m.
Join host Potter for this special engagement featuring the best in local stand-up talent.
Pennyard Bistro ~ 8006 Cambridge Commons Dr. ~ No Cover ~ 980-939-1257
Friday, Aug. 28
* mitOsis Improv at 10 p.m.
Colby Davis and James Lee Walker II make up this Improv Duo. A show of pure suggestion where the audience provides a word, sentence, or phrase, and the scene begins.
C.A.S.T. ~ 1118 Clement Ave. ~ $10 ~ 704-455-8542
Saturday, Aug. 29
* Summer Sketch at 8 p.m.
Sketch comedy programming similar to that of The Carol Burnett Show.
Actor's Theatre of Charlotte ~ 650 E. Stonewall St. ~ $10 ~ 704-342-2251
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