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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Arts / Debbie Millwater Best bets in Charlotte Comedy, Aug. 2-7
Posted By Anita Overcash on Tue, Aug 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM
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, August 2
Taboo Tuesday Open Mic at 9:30 p.m. (Comedians sign-up at 9 p.m.)
The way open mic was meant to be with no language or content restrictions. Every comedian who signs up goes up for five minutes. Special guest host this week, Bill “The Thrill” Cleveland.
Crown Station Pub ~ 1425 Elizabeth St., Charlotte ~ $2
Wednesday, August 3
Open Mic at 10 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. Sign-up at 9:45 p.m.
Jackalope Jacks ~ 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte ~ Free
Wednesday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 6
Todd Yohn at 8 p.m. & 10:15 p.m.
For over 20 years Todd Yohn's high energy, non-stop act has blended stand-up, improv, and music into one deliciously stimulating show.
The Comedy Zone Charlotte ~ 900 Seaboard St., Charlotte, NC~ $10-$15
Thursday, Aug. 4
Open Mic at 9:30 p.m.
See veteran comedians break out their freshest material or try out the stage yourself for five minutes. Sign up at 9:15 p.m.
The Comedy Zone Fort Mill ~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill
Friday, Aug. 5
Kelly Teranova at The Comedy Zone Fort Mill @ 8:00 PM & 10:15 PM
Audiences are taken on an energetic, hilarious and slightly cynical look at America's pop culture icons...from our fascination with figure skating to NASCAR to Crocs shoes to riverboat gambling.
The Comedy Zone Fort Mill~ 900 Crossroads Plaza, Fort Mill, SC 29708 ~ $10
Saturday, Aug. 6
Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 8:30 p.m.
Charlotte's favorite sketch comedy troupe makes its triumphant return in a new venue.
The Mill ~ 3306A N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $12 cash at the door
Sunday, Aug. 7
Family Friendly Improv Show by Charlotte Comedy Theater at 5 p.m. & 7 p.m.
The kids will love seeing their suggestions come to life in scenes by our improv actors. Clean fun for the whole family.
The Comedy Zone Charlotte ~ 900 Seaboard St., Charlotte ~ $5-$10
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