Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week: July 13-19
July 14th, 2009 by Debbie Millwater in Arts
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.
Thursday, July 16; Friday, July 17; Saturday, July 18
Special 3-day Competition
Improv Playoffs at 8 p.m. (Seating at 7:30 p.m.)
Top notch improv teams compete to earn the title of this year’s tournament champion, but in the end, out of four incredible teams, only one team will win. Your vote counts!
Charlotte Comedy Theater (inside of The Nook, formerly the Graduate) ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
Tuesday, July 14
Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Tim Kidd and Chris Dowell.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius. ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $10.
Wednesday, July 15
Habitat for Humanity Women Build Fundraiser by the Charlotte Comedy All-Stars at 8 p.m.
Join host Sarah Lee for great local stand-up comedy for discriminating fans. Seating begins at 7:30 p.m. Show starts promptly at 8 p.m.
Wine-Up ~ 3306 N. Davidson St., Ste. C. ~ $20 cash at the door or purchase your tickets at here for only $15.
Thursday, July 16
Gastonia Comedy Zone at 8 p.m.
Featuring nationally touring stand-up comedians Drew Thomas and D. Cameron.
Jack Rabbit’s ~ 1225 Union Rd., Gastonia. ~ Reservations 704-864-1966 ~ $10
Friday, July 17
Explicit Content Stand-Up Comedy Showcase at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 10 p.m.
Not your daddy’s comedy show. Comics break out their rawest material to delight your twisted sense of humor. No content or language restrictions. Rated R. 18 and up only.
The Nook (formerly the Graduate) ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
Saturday, July 18
* Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at Charlotte Comedy Theater at 10 p.m.
Good humor by bad people. Funny at the Binary Level.
The Nook (formerly Graduate) in Plaza Midwood ~ 1308 The Plaza ~ $10
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