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.
Monday, Aug. 30
Graduation Showcase at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7:30 p.m.)
They've been hard at work the last 8 weeks writing their sets, now come out and see the freshest comedy in town. You'll hardly believe it's a student show.
Galway Hooker ~ 17044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius ~ Free
Tuesday, Aug. 31
Carlos Mencia at 7:30 p.m.
Carlos uses his unrelenting provocative nature and unabashed humor to poke at racial stereotypes and modern day absurdities.
McGlohon Theatre~ 345 North College St., Charlotte ~ $35
Wednesday, Sept. 1
Stand-up Open Mic at 9 p.m. (sign-up at 8:30 p.m.)
Show us your funny side and feel free to get up to tell your own jokes. Or just hang out with friends and take in the laughs.
Jackalope Jacks ~ 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte ~ Free
Thursday, Sept. 2
Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv Showcase at 8 p.m.
By special request, Charlotte's premiere improv troupe storms the Fort Mill Comedy Zone. Knee-slapping, side-splitting, fast-paced improv comedy. Each show is unique based on audience suggestions, so you don't want to miss this one-time only show.
Fort Mill Comedy Zone at Madisons on the Corner ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC ~ $10
Friday, Sept. 3
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 for each show
Saturday, Sept. 4
Stand-up Comedy at 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Brad Brake.
Fort Mill Comedy Zone at Madisons on the Corner ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC ~ $10
Sunday, Sept. 5
Funny First Sunday at 9 p.m.
Nick Lewis, DS Sanders, with headliner Shaun Jones. Band and after party.
House of Jazz ~ 8630 University Exec Park Drive, Charlotte ~ $10 in advanced; $15 at the door
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