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 Tuesday, April 15th. More info HERE
April Storytelling in Madison…
Mad City Story Slam- Friday, April 4th. The Moth-Monday, April 7th Storytelling is important! Tell yours!
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. The next workshop will be in May 2025.
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Justin Frisque & Friends…
January 31st at Doundrins Distilling…Join host Justin Frisque with Aristotle Awes, Ben Weger, Carly Malison, Sarah Schmidt, Aaron Clark, and Owen Joyner for a great evening of comedy! This is such a solid line-up with 7 amazing local comics. Come out for laughs and great drinks in the tasting room!
Laughing Liberally Madison…
Monday, February 24th! 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.
Quamedy Night at The Forward Club…
Get ready to shake off the winter blues and heat things up with an unforgettable night of comedy at Breese Stevens Field on Friday, January 17, 2025!
The evening will be hosted by none other than the charismatic and side-splittingly funny Owen Joyner, whose sharp wit and boundless energy will keep the laughter rolling all night long. He shares the stage with amazing comedians, Dina Nina Martinez Rutherford, Peggy Hurley and Lisa Quam.
Lady Laughs Comedy at Delta Beer Lab…
Friday, January 10th at Delta Beer Lab in Madison, WI. Join us for another @ExtraAFComedy with your host Dina Nina, Shauna Jungdahl, Taylor Hooker, Alice Pauser and Peggy Hurley!
It's going to fun, it's going to be sassy, and it's going to be EXTRA!
Comedy At The Cabaret
Madison comic, Allie Lindsay, produces and hosts this fantastic stand-up comedy showcase at the sexy North Street Cabaret, which highlights the most talented comics in the Midwest, and beyond! THURSDAY, DEC 5th show will be SO FUN! We're shaking things up a bit by kicking off the show with a fabulous story by Madison's own THE MOTH StorySLAM CHAMPION, Alice Pauser! Our HEADLINER will be the incredibly cool, fun, & HILARIOUS, Raegan Niemela! Not to be outdone by our FEATURE comic, total riot, Louise Noe!
