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, May 18

Taboo Tuesday Stand-up Open Mic at 9 p.m.

Stand-up Comedy Open Mic. Rated R. No content or language restrictions. Comics, last call for sign-up is at 9:30 p.m. All comics get five minutes.

SK Net Café~ 1425 Elizabeth Ave.~ $2

Wednesday, May 19

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~ Rated R

Friday, May 21

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

Saturday, May 22

Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.

Charlotte's premiere sketch comedy troupe returns to CAST Theater. Good humor by bad people. Funny at the binary level.

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ~ 1118 Clement Ave., Charlotte ~ $15

Sunday, May 23

Bill Maher at 7 p.m.

Political comedian, talk-show host, and best-selling author Bill Maher returns to Charlotte for a show that promises to have you thinking every bit as hard as you laugh.

Knight Theater ~ 430 S. Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $58 ~ Rated R

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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, May 11

Stand-up Comedy at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Nationally touring headliner Mutzie.

Lake Norman Comedy Zone at Galway Hooker Irish Pub ~ 7044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius~ $10 ~ Rated PG-13

Tone X and Friends at 9:30 p.m.

Tone X and Chris Robinson host.

Skandalos ~ 5317 E. Independence Blvd, Charlotte ~Rated R

Wednesday, May 12

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 ~ Rated R

Friday, May 14

Improv Comedy by Charlotte Comedy Theater at 8 p.m.

Competitive short form improv where Charlotte 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, May 16 (and Monday, May 17)

Rob Schneider at 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Celebrity actor, director, writer and comedian known for his roles in films like Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, The Animal and more. With comedian Jeff Richards.These shows will sell out.

Lake Norman Comedy Zone at Galway Hooker Irish Pub ~ 7044 Kenton Drive, Cornelius ~ $30 ~ Rated R

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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, May 4

Stand-up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Julie McCullough from Growing Pains and Marc Price (Skippy) from Family Ties present the "Beauty and the Dweeb" comedy tour.

Galway Hooker~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $15 ~ Rated PG-13

Thursday, May 6

Funny First Thursdays at 9 p.m.

Funny First Thursday hosted by Kenny “FB Famous” Mack. This month's featured comic is Eli, fresh from The Mo'Nique Show

Twilight Caribbean Restaurant ~ 10210 Berkeley Place Dr.,  Charlotte

Friday, May 7

Improv Comedy by Sharazad Improv at 7 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.)

Absolutely nothing is scripted or rehearsed. Characters, plots, environments are all made up on the spot, and inspired from audience suggestions.

Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $5 cash at Door

Saturday, May 8

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

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, April 26

Stand-up Comedy Class Graduation at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)

Instructors Joel Pace and Johnny Millwater present to you the freshest material from the freshest comics.

Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub~ 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius~ Free

Tuesday, April 27

Stand-up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (seating st 7 p.m.)

Special fundraising event for the MS Society. Featuring comedian Drew Thomas.

Lake Norman Comedy Zone at Galway Hooker Pub ~ 17044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $20

Wednesday, April 28

Stand-up Open Mic at 9 p.m. (sign-up at 8:30 p.m.)

Show your funny side and feel free to get up to tell your own jokes.

Jackalope Jacks ~ 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte ~ Free

Thursday, April 29

Improv Class by Actor's Crib at 7 p.m.

There is no theater, improvisational theater or comedy experience necessary. Learn to live in the moment. Smile, laugh and make new friends.

Dilworth Neighborhood Grille ~ 911 East Morehead St., Charlotte ~ $20

Saturday, May 1

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

Sunday, May 2

* Funny First Sunday Doors open at 8 p.m.

Chris Thomas and Host Nick Lewis.

House of Jazz ~ 8630 University Exec Park Dr., Charlotte ~ $15

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, April 20

* Hypnotist Richard Guzzi at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Galway Hooker~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $20

Wednesday, April 21

* Bobby Collins at McGlohon Theatre at 7:30 p.m.

Number one act on Sirius/XM Radio, host of VH1 Standup Spotlight and one of the biggest followings in comedy.

McGlohon Theatre ~ 345 N. College St. Charlotte ~ $25

Friday, April 23

* 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

Saturday, April 24

* Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at Carolina Actors Studio Theatre at 10 p.m.

Charlotte's premiere sketch comedy troupe returns to CAST. Good humor by bad people. Funny at the binary level.

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre~ 1118 Clement Ave., Charlotte  ~ $15

* Kevin Hart at Ovens Auditorium at 8 p.m.

Kevin has made appearances in a number of movies like Paper Soldiers, Scary Movie 3, Along Came Polly, Scary Movie 4 and Soul Plane.

Ovens Auditorium~ 2700 East Independence Blvd. Charlotte ~ $36

Sunday, April 25

* Bill Cosby at Belk Theater at 4 p.m. & 7 p.m.

His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philly project. Belk Theater~ 130 North Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $24 and up

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, April 13

* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.(seating at 7 p.m.)

Nationally touring headliners from the Saints and Sinners Comedy Tour.

Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ Rated R ~ $10

Thursday, April 15

* Stand-Up Comedy at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Nationally touring headliner Mutzie. Watching Mutzie onstage is like watching the class clown in school, you don't know what's coming next, but it's coming.

Jack Rabbits ~ 1225 Union Road, Gastonia ~ Reservations 704-864-1966 ~ Rated PG-13 ~ $15

Friday, April 16

* Improv Comedy by Sharazad Improv 8 p.m.

Absolutely nothing is scripted or rehearsed. Characters, plots, environments are all made up on the spot, and inspired from your suggestions. Rated PG.

Warehouse 242~ 2307 Wilkinson Blvd., Charlotte ~ Rated PG ~ $5 cash at door

Saturday, April 17

* Improv Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 8 p.m.

Charlotte Comedy Theater will host RhinosaurusRex, a Chicago based long form show produced by Realitease. This improv show stars Sabrina Pratt, Katie Jones and MaryCait Walthall.

Prevue ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ Rated R ~ $10

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, April 6

* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Nationally touring headliner Tony Boswell.

Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $10

Thursday, April 8

* NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at 8 p.m.

Join host Mike Buczek as he brings you this weekly stand-up showcase featuring Charlotte's up-and-coming stand-up talent.

Prevue Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ No Cover

Friday, April 9

* Bruce Bruce at 8 p.m.

Comedian, Bruce Bruce, host for two seasons of BET's "Comic View" brings his live show to Charlotte.

Knight Theater ~ 430 South Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $25

* Lewis Black's "In God We Rust" at 8 p.m.

Lewis' live performances provide a cathartic release of anger and disillusionment for his audience. Lewis yells so they don't have to. A passionate performer who is more pissed-off optimist than mean-spirited curmudgeon.

Ovens Auditorium ~ 2700 E. Independence Blvd., Charlotte ~ $40

Saturday, April 10

* Epic Sketch from Sketch Theatre Acting Company at 8 p.m.

From the group that brought you the hit show Summer Sketch, a sketch comedy show tackling topics of epic proportions!  Join us as we pay irreverent homage to the biggest newsmakers of the past two millennia.

Duke Energy Theatre ~  345 N. College St., Charlotte ~  $12.50 in advance

* Rickey Smiley & Friends at 8 p.m.

Celebrity Comic Rickey Smiley along with his friends Lavar, Ced Delaney, and Special K Douglas.

Ovens Auditorium ~ 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte  ~ $36

* Improv Comedy at 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 Music Hall~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $10

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, March 30

* Julie Scoggins at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

Special event benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Lake Norman Comedy Zone in Galway Hooker Pub ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $15

* Celebrity Comic Joe Rogan at 8 p.m.

Host of Fear Factor and color commentator for the UFC, Joe Rogan is also an accomplished stand-up comic who explores the world with raw honesty.

Amos' Southend ~ 1423 South Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $20

Wednesday, March 31

* Stand-Up Open Mic at 9 p.m.

Jackalope Jack's ~ 1936 E. 7th St., Charlotte ~ $5

Thursday, April 1

* April Foolishness Comedy Show at 9 p.m. (doors at 8 p.m.)

Starring comedians Miss Tangie, Kenny FB Famous Mack and BET's own J.A. Anderson. Music by Celebrity DJ Shogun.

Therapy Cafe ~ 401 N. Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $10

Friday, April 2

* 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 audience suggestions.

Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $5

Saturday, April 3

* Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv Comedy 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 Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ $10

Sunday, April 4

* Funny First Sunday at 8 p.m.

Stand-up from Nick Lewis with Headlining Comedian Shuckey Duckey.

House of Jazz ~ 8630 University Exec Park Dr., Charlotte ~ $15 in advance ~ 980-253-9992

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@Gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, March 23

* Celebrity comic Grandma Lee performs at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m. (Seating at 7 p.m.)

She was voted her into the finals of America's Got Talent, now see this sassy grandma perform live.

Galway Hooker Pub ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $20

Wednesday, March 24

* Stand-Up Open Mic at 9 p.m.

Jackalope Jack's ~ 1936 East 7th St., Charlotte ~ $5

Thursday, March 25

* NoDa Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.

Join host Mike Buczek as he brings you this weekly stand-up showcase featuring Charlotte's best up-and-coming stand-up talent.

Prevue Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St., Charlotte ~ No Cover

Friday, March 26

* Celebrity Comic Lisa Lampanelli at 8 p.m.

Lampanelli is a cross between Don Rickles, Archie Bunker, and a vial of estrogen.

Ovens Auditorium ~ 2700 East Independence Blvd., Charlotte ~ $38

Saturday, March 27

* Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.

Charlotte's premiere sketch comedy troupe returns to Carolina Actors Studio Theatre.  Good humor by bad people.  Funny at the binary level.

Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ~ 1118 Clement Ave., Charlotte ~ $15

To join Debbie’s mailing list (just one e-mail a week, I promise), e-mail DebbieMillwater@Gmail.com with the Subject Line “Subscribe.”

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, March 16

* Pat Godwin at 8 p.m. (seating at 7 p.m.)

In town for a pre-St. Patrick's Day celebration, Pat Godwin aka Paddy G, the Jokesinger, leads us in merriment, singing, and drinking.

Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ $15

Thursday, March 18

* Celebrity comic Gabriel Iglesias at 8 p.m.

Known as the "fluffy" comic in a Hawaiian shirt

Knight Theater ~ 430 South Tryon St., Charlotte ~ $35

Friday, March 19

* Improv Comedy at 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

Saturday, March 20

The Chuckleheads at Story Slam at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)

Join the Carolinas' Irishiest, greenest, Irelandiest, shamrockiest, leprechauniest, pot o' goldiest, Lucky Charmiest improv troupe as they perform their first full heavy duty audience participation comedy improv variety extravaganza at the intimate Story Slam venue.

Story Slam ~ 1401 Central Ave., Ste. 103, Charlotte ~ $10 ($5 in advance)

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