Comic’s Weekly Roundup: From Walt Disney to Mia Jackson

Comedian Olivia Cathcart makes her picks for this week’s best comedy events.

Atlanta has one of the best comedy scenes in the country, and each week is filled with plenty of opportunities to see some of Atlanta’s best local comics and visiting national touring acts. He’s your best bets for getting into some funny business.

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======Every other Monday, Sweetwater is the place to be for Beer and Comedy Night. Atlanta’s favorite brewery opens it’s doors to Joe Pettis and his hand-picked line-up of the city’s best comics. For just $10, you get in the door, a souvenir pint, and a handful of drink tickets. When the weather is just right, shows move from the tap room to the dog-friendly patio. Doors open at 7 p.m., Show at 8 p.m.
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? >> Right after that, head over the Star Bar in Little Five for the Monday Night Comedy. Atlanta’s longest-running show is absolutely free. See the best of the best at 9 p.m.
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? Wed., July 22Heigh ho, heigh ho, it’s off to Scene Missing we go! One of my favorite shows returns to one of my favorite venues. This Wednesday night at the Highland Inn Ballroom, Scene Missing pays tribute to the films of Walt Disney; it’s Scene Missing Presents WALTLANTA! From The Little Mermaid to Aladdin, comics, writers, musicians, and more will perform sets based on one of Disney’s many iconic films with pride or disgust. It’s always a fantastic show; I recommend you go every month. Doors open at 8 p.m., show at 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 online, $15 at the door.
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? Thur., July 23  This Thursday is the sophomore show of Standup Kirkyard. The show, hosted by Mo Arora, had a fantastic debut last month and Thursday’s event should match. Mia Jackson will be headlining. She’s opened for such comics as Amy Schumer and will be on this season’s “Last Comic Standing” on NBC. Jackson will be joined on stage by Brian Emond, Travis Jones, and Ian Aber. Show’s at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 or two for $20.
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? >> The Laughing Skull is known for putting on their local showcase series Best of Atlanta Comedy at the club, but sometimes they venture into other venues including the Hard Rock Cafe and Red Brick Brewing. This Thursday, the Skull crew are putting on another showcase at Eddie’s Attic in Decatur. The show will feature such talent as Ismael Loutfi, Paul Gallois, Will Copeland, Jeffrey Stephenson, and more. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
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? The Weekend
======>> This weekend, go catch former ATLien Adam Newman at the Laughing Skull Lounge. Newman has performed on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and had his own Comedy Central “Half Hour” special last year. He headlines six shows, Thursday through Saturday.
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? >> On Saturday night (late, late night), check out the 1AM Secret Show at Smith’s Olde Bar. It’s free comedy at it’s best. What else are you doing at 1am? Nothing better, that’s what!
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? ALSO THIS WEEK
======Tim Meadows at the Improv (July 23-25)
? Gerald Kelly at Uptown Comedy Corner (July 23-26)