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Comedy Events

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Bill Burr

Thursday April 9, 2020 07:00 pm EDT 04/09/2020 7:00 pm

Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre Cost: $50

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

Bill Burr is one of the top comedic voices of his generation achieving success in TV and film as well as on stage. Burr sells out theaters internationally and his Monday Morning Podcast is one of the most downloaded comedy podcasts on iTunes. He can be seen in The Mandalorian on Disney Plus and in ... [click here for more]

Bill Burr

Friday April 10, 2020 07:00 pm EDT 04/10/2020 7:00 pm

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $49.50-$59.50

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

Bill Burr is an American comedian or a comedian from the North American Union, depending on when you read this. He grew up outside of Boston, Massachusetts and did fairly poorly in school, despite the fact that he applied himself.

Having first gained notoriety for his recurring role on the second... [click here for more]

Kreeps with Kids

Friday April 10, 2020 08:00 pm EDT 04/10/2020 8:00 pm

Infinite Energy Center Cost: $30-$50

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

Four of New York’s fastest and funniest comedians (and dads), Robert Kelly, Ron Bennington, Rich Vos and Jim Florentine, hit the road to share their parenting philosophies and craziest stories about raising their kids. The show WON’T BE EXCLUSIVELY about being parents. Vos, Florentine, Bennington, a... [click here for more]

Laugh Tracks: Comedy. Cocktails. Comfort Food.

Thursday April 16, 2020 08:00 pm EDT 04/16/2020 8:00 pm

Venkman's Cost: $10

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

Get ready for cool jokes and hot mic’s as we bring you a live stand-up comedy show! Regional and touring comics will provide the laughs and we’ll provide the libations. So grab a cocktail and join us for one of the best night’s of comedy in Atlanta. [click here for more]

Laugh Tracks: Comedy. Cocktails. Comfort Food

Thursday April 16, 2020 08:00 pm EDT 04/16/2020 8:00 pm

Venkman's Cost: $10

Food and Drink, Nightlife, Nightlife::After Hours, Nightlife::Comedy

Get ready for cool jokes and hot mic's as we bring you a live stand-up comedy show! Regional and touring comics will provide the laughs and we'll provide the libations. So grab a cocktail and join us for one of the best night's of comedy in Atlanta.

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Tom Papa

Friday April 17, 2020 08:00 pm EDT 04/17/2020 8:00 pm

City Winery Cost: $25-$35

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country finding success in film, TV, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. He is a regular guest on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and the late night TV shows.

On February 4, Netflix pre... [click here for more]

Bert Kreischer

Sunday April 19, 2020 07:00 pm EDT 04/19/2020 7:00 pm

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Cost: $33.75-$55.75

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

BERT KREISCHER is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer and host who performs to sellout crowds across the country. His standup specials “Secret Time” and “The Machine” are currently streaming globally on Netflix. Described as having a “rare and incredible talent” (Interrobang), Bert has evo... [click here for more]

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Whitney Cummings

Friday April 24, 2020 08:00 pm EDT 04/24/2020 8:00 pm

Center Stage Cost: $31-$39.50

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

WHITNEY CUMMINGS is a Los Angeles-based comedian, actor, writer, producer and director. Best known for creating and starring in the NBC series “Whitney,” she also co-created and co-wrote (with Michael Patrick King) the Emmy-nominated CBS comedy series “2 Broke Girls.”

In November 2019, Whitney lau... [click here for more]

Tinder Live with Lane Moore

Saturday May 2, 2020 09:30 pm EDT 05/02/2020 9:30 pm

Venkman's Cost: $20-$35

Nightlife, Nightlife::Comedy

TinderLive has been named one of the best comedy shows in NYC for good reason. Produced and hosted by NYC based comedian, Lane Moore (The Onion, HBO's GIRLS, Brooklyn Magazine's "50 Funniest People In Brooklyn," former Cosmopolitan Magazine sex & relationships editor, and author of #1 bestseller, Ho... [click here for more]

Comedy Clubs and Venues

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CLOSED: Star Community Bar Business

The Star Bar, as it's known, hosts a regular lineup of rockabilly and hard-rockin' acts, as well as the city's best free stand-up on Mondays and, tucked away in an unassuming corner, a hidden shrine to the King of Kings, Elvis Presley, complete with an altar and throne. The Little Five Points instit... | more...

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The Punchline Comedy Club Business

Scope out the glossy head shots that line the walls of this barely OTP comedy institution and you’ll see that everyone from John Stewart to Jeff Foxworthy has performed here. It’s an excellent place to take a date, but don’t sit too close to the stage — lest you be heckled by the talent. Reservation... | more...

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Uptown Comedy Corner Business

The longest-running African-American comedy club in Atlanta, Uptown Comedy Corner has featured Chris Rock, the Wayans Brothers, Steve Harvey and Chris Tucker in the more than 20 years it's served Atlanta's Westside. | more...

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Village Theatre Business

Since 2008, this hole-in-the-wall comedy venue has hosted improv comedy multiple nights a week as well as stand-up and sketch comedy. | more...

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The Vortex - Midtown Business

Popular Atlanta institution for serious slacking, burger eating, and drinking. Home to the Laughing Skull Lounge comedy club. | more...

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Dad's Garage Theatre Business

Dad’s Garage is a non-profit comedy theatre located in the heart of Atlanta's historic Old Fourth Ward neighborhood. With award-winning Atlanta improv comedy, scripted shows, and a fully-stocked bar, we're a major part of Atlanta nightlife and a great venue for date night. Come see us Thursday throu... | more...

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The Warren City Club Business

Above the Dark Horse Tavern. | more...

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The Basement Theatre Business

The Basement Theatre hosts improv comedy shows every Friday and Saturday. | more...

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Laughing Skull Lounge Business

Atlanta's best full-time option for seeing stand-up is an intimate venue tucked away in the back of Midtown's Vortex Bar & Grill. The Laughing Skull Lounge has featured Marc Maron, Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford, and countless other quality stand-ups. | more...

CL Comedy Archives

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A tribute to comic Carlos Giron, 1975-2018 Article

Wednesday March 28, 2018 11:02 am EDT 03/28/2018 11:02 am

Carlos Giron, an improvisational comedian, is fondly remembered for his joyous spirit and ability to have the room broken in laughter | more...

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SEE & DO: WonderComedy presents Chris Charpentier & Dave Ross Article

Thursday April 26, 2018 05:00 am EDT 04/26/2018 5:00 am

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SEE & DO: Bill Burr with special guest Nate Bargatze Article

Friday April 27, 2018 05:00 am EDT 04/27/2018 5:00 am

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SEE & DO: Gary Gulman Article

Tuesday May 8, 2018 12:12 pm EDT 05/08/2018 12:12 pm

The nationally touring comedian stops by ATL May 17-19 | more...

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SEE & DO: Byron Bowers Article

Thursday June 7, 2018 01:31 pm EDT 06/07/2018 1:31 pm

You have six chances (June 7-10) to check out one of Atlanta’s finest, don’t screw this up. | more...

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SEE & DO: Atlanta Pride presents Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro Article

Sunday June 17, 2018 05:00 am EDT 06/17/2018 5:00 am

Comedic double-header Wanda Sykes and Tig Notaro take the stage of the Fox Theatre on June 20 | more...

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Roll out the red carpet for comedic royalty Article

Friday June 22, 2018 07:56 pm EDT 06/22/2018 7:56 pm

Meet the crew that’s taking over the Fox Theatre on June 23. | more...

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A conversation with David Cross Article

Thursday August 9, 2018 11:59 pm EDT 08/09/2018 11:59 pm

The comic and ATL original returns to his former stomping grounds with his Oh Come On Tour | more...

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SEE & DO: Kathy Griffin Article

Tuesday September 18, 2018 01:28 pm EDT 09/18/2018 1:28 pm

The edgy comic stops by ATL on her ‘Laugh Your Head Off’ world-wide tour | more...

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SEE & DO: Beth Stelling Article

Thursday December 6, 2018 09:51 am EST 12/06/2018 9:51 am

A product of the Chicago stand-up scene, Beth Stelling seems destined for greatness. Her second album, “Simply the Beth,” and Comedy Central half hour special were lauded by Splitsider and The Interrobang as one of the best for 2015. Since then, Stelling has been regaling audiences with her Midwestern charm and wit on Netflix’s “The Stand-Ups,” “Conan,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” as well as writing... | more...