Stand-Up at Atlas Improv
On July 3rd, the Atlas Improv’s stand-up and variety night is back! Featuring seasoned comics, newer voices, and first-timers alike. Get ready for an evening of laughs! Be sure and bring a friend!
Life is Better When You Laugh!
FREE! “Life is Better When You Laugh” workshops are held at The Goodman Community Center in Madison, WI. Join in on a fun and dynamic conversation about the importance of humor in our daily living and workplace environments. Stay tuned for next date (s). Thanks!
Amalgam Improv Half-Baked
Half-Baked returns on June 20th to showcase local indie improv teams across Madison, WI. Come support your local improv scene for FREE on June 20th from 7-9pm at Reverie Baking Co! Get snacks, drinks, and laughs!
Michael Hollywood’s Hootenanny…
at the North Street Cabaret in Madison, WI is a Variety Open Mic hosted by polymath performer Michael Hollywood (coincidentally enough). Poets, Storytellers, Standup Comics, Musicians, Dancers, and all and sundry forms of performance are welcome. A nurturing space for performers and an extremely entertaining time for spectators. "Universal Liberation through Creative Self-Actualization" is Hollywood's motto and a rocking good time for all is his goal. The next hootenanny is Wednesday, June 18th. More info HERE
Comedy at The Cabaret…
This THURSDAY, JUNE 5 show in Madison, WI is going to be a blast! Allie is embracing her loveable weirdo era and has put together a trio of comics that fit the bill! Big ball of energy, plant whore, & comedy show host, Justin Frisque, will be kicking off the line-up! Next will be the multi-talented, writer, actor, comic, & sweetie-pie, Peter Jurich! And we're SO stoked to have a true artist (in ALL senses of the word), the incredibly interesting, hilarious, and cool as f*ck, Denver comic, Samara Suomi, will be BACK to HEADLINE! 1 NIGHT ONLY!
Laughing Liberally Madison…
Monday, May 26th, 7 pm at the Madison Tap Room! Laughing Liberally Madison is a spin-off show of Laughing Liberally Milwaukee, a critically acclaimed show that plays to excited progressive audiences every month in Milwaukee. It is the local chapter of Laughing Liberally, a national organization of progressive comedians who use humor and laughter to spread understanding of liberal ideas and advance progressive values.
Amalgam Improv Story-Prov
Wednesday, May 14th, at The Forward Club in Madison, WI! Everyone has a story. But not everyone is lucky enough to have their story brought to life through improv! In Story-prov, storytellers take the stage to share captivating, real-life tales that improvisers use as inspiration for their scenes. The result is a high-energy blend of narrative and improv, where nothing is planned and the only guide is the story. Every show is unique and unforgettable!
This month’s storytellers are the always sassy Alice Pauser and the fun-loving Evan Driscoll!
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Quamedy Brings The Laughs…
Get ready to shake off the winter blues and heat things up with an unforgettable night of comedy at Breese Stevens Field on Friday, May 2, 2025! The evening will be hosted by Taylor Hooker, bringing the laughs, the awkward, and maybe a few unexpected animal facts, guaranteed to leave you in stitches.. Featured Comedians: Alice Pauser – Bringing her razor-sharp insights and laugh-out-loud tales of growing up in the north woods.
Justin Frisque– Serving sass, attitude, and big laughs.
Lisa Quam – – Madison’s very own queen of comedy, known for her fearless humor and infectious charm.
