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Best bets in Charlotte comedy this week, Nov. 17-21

November 16th, 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.

Tuesday, Nov. 17
* Stand-Up Comedy at Lake Norman Comedy Zone at 7 p.m.
Nationally touring headliner Mike Speanburg.
Galway Hooker ~ 7044 Kenton Dr., Cornelius ~ 704-895-1782 ~ $10.

Wednesday, Nov. 18
* Laugh Out Loud Wednesdays Stand-Up Open Mic at 8:30 p.m.
Hosted by Tasha Renee. Music by DJ Infinite.
Situations Lounge ~ 7801 University City Blvd. ~ Free before 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Nov. 19
* 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. ~ No Cover

Friday, Nov. 20
* Charlotte Comedy Theater Improv at Prevue Music Hall at 8 p.m.
Short form shows similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway?
Prevue Music Hall ~ 2909 N. Davidson St. ~ Charlotte, NC 28205 ~ $10

Saturday, Nov. 21
* Best of Robot Johnson Sketch Comedy at 10 p.m.
Charlotte’s premiere sketch comedy troupe returns to Carolina Actors Studio Theatre for The Best of Robot Johnson featuring their best original sketches, hilarious recurring characters, musical numbers and a quirky take on pop culture.
Carolina Actors Studio Theatre ~ 1118 Clement Ave. ~ $15

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