ATLANTA COMEDY

Your one-stop shop for everything you need to know to navigate the ever-growing Atlanta comedy scene, including: upcoming touring shows, open mic and showcase listings, festival info, and guides to other popular comedy cities. Follow us on Twitter @ATL_Comedy

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Please Get and Enjoy Shalewa Sharpe’s “So, You Just Out Here?”

When committing yourself to hearing an hour or so of comedy, you’d probably like to hear a voice that can comfort you while pointing out the taken-for-granted absurdities of the world.

NYC’s Shalewa Sharpe has one such ideal voice. Her sophomore album “So, You Just Out Here?” is full of spot-on, worldly observations that point out the big and small cracks in the veneer of this world. Yet, Sharpe delivers said material with such a calm that you might just think things might be OK (well, at least during the duration of listening to So, You Just Out Here?). It’s a perfect balance of sweet and sour and definitely we want to listen on repeat (or delightfully have pop up in shuffle when listening to music).

Shalewa Sharpe’s So, You Just Out Here? just dropped today and you can (and very much) should go get it at Apple Music or wherever you listen to comedy albums.

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Watch Trailer for Latest Comedy Central Half-Hour Specials Featuring Jaboukie Young-White, Sara Schaefer, David Gborie, and More

Well, here’s your first look at and reminder of the upcoming Comedy Central half hour specials (now branded as the third season of Comedy Central Stand-Up Presents) for:

Jaboukie Young-White, Sara Schaefer, Vanessa Gonzalez, Joe Kwaczala, Charles Gould, Will Miles, Nore Davis, Tom Thakkar, Dulcé Sloan, Allen Strickland Williams, Mia Jackson, and David Gborie.

From what we can see, it looks like it’ll be a good season. Check for it on Comedy Central starting Oct. 18th.

[thecomedybureau]

They’ll soon also be doing an up and comers stand-up showcase series digitally called Comedy Central Stand-Up Featuring that has sets from Tom Thakkar, Petey DeAbreu, Dina Hashem, Natasha Vaynblat, Ian Lara, Clare O’Kane, Stavros Halkias, Hanna Dickinson, Joyelle Nicole Johnson, Yedoye Travis, Marie Faustin, Ryan Beck, Martin Urbano, and Chris Cotton already lined-up. A round in LA will soon follow.

A told that’s over 14 hours of stand-up announced coming over the next year from Comedy Central. In fact, the hour specials from Davis, Funches, Wood Jr., and DiStefano are coming all in January.

Props to everyone here. We have no doubt some gold will be coming through these specials and we can’t wait to see it.  

[atlantacomedy]

Congrats the all the ATL Comedy alumni on their Comedy Central specials!

[atlantacomedy]

Site News

Hello, ATL Comedy fans,

I’ve really enjoyed sharing all the killer shows and events happening around Atlanta for the past few years with y’all through this site. As you might have noticed, our Weekly Rundown posts have skipped a few weeks. I run this site for free in my spare time and unfortunately my work schedule makes it difficult to dedicate time to weekly updates. I started this blog between jobs when I felt there was a huge gap in how comedy shows in ATL were getting coverage and I was inspired by other amazing scenes who published similar resources. I always want to support this scene and get the word out about shows, but it’s a very tiring gig.

So, I’ve decided to stop posting Weekly Rundowns (sorry). This will still serve as a one-stop resource for all info on stand-up comedy in our scene: mic info, showcase info, club info, festival info, etc. Check those pages to find out when your favorite weekly/monthly shows are happening; dates, location, time, links to websites and calendars, etc. 

I will still update those pages when needed, but as far as a rotating weekly calendar, I’ll instead just be periodically updating a single post for more special, one-time shows. 

Hope you all enjoyed this and thanks for rolling with the changes. I need a nap.

Thanks, Olivia

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Eddie Ifft, Date Night, Prayer Requests, and more (9/10/18)

The Weekly Rundown 9/10/18

Coming to Town Eddie Ifft @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sun JJ Williamson @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 9/10 at 9:30pm Date Night @ Argosy - Tues, 9/11 at 8:30pm Barrel of Laughs @ Orpheus - Wed, 9/12 at 8pm Best of ATL @ Laughing Skull - Thurs thru Sun Prayer Requests @ Red Light Cafe - Thurs, 9/13 at 8:30pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri thru Sat 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 9/15 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Sean Patton, Emo Phillips, Bangers & Mash, and more (9/3/18)

The Weekly Rundown 8/3/18

Coming to Town Sean Patton @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sun Emo Phillips @ Laughing Skull - Thurs thru Sun Chris Spencer @ Uptown - Fri thru Sun

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 9/3 at 9:30pm 8-Bit Comedy @ Joystick - Wed, 9/5 at 8:30pm Ladie’s Night @ Village Theatre - Thurs, 9/6 at 10:30pm Urban Tree Comedy @ Urban Tree Cidery - Fri, 9/7 at 8pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 9/7 at 9pm Bangers & Mash @ The Stratford - Sat, 9/8 at 8:30pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 9/8 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Kurt Braunohler & Jonah Ray, Ten Buck, and more (8/27/18)

The Weekly Rundown 8/27/18

Coming to Town Kurt Braunohler & Jonah Ray @ 529 - Fri, 8/31 at 7pm Bill Bellamy @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 8/27 at 9:30pm Comedy & Cocktails @ City Winery - Wed, 8/28 at 8pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 8/31 at 9pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 9/1 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Hasan Minhaj, Orpheus, Superhero Roast, and more (8/20/18)

The Weekly Rundown 8/20/18

Coming to Town John Heffron @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sat Hasan Minhaj @ Tabernacle - 2 shows, Sat, 8/25 TK Kirkland @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Beer and Comedy @ Sweetwater Brewery - Mon, 8/20 at 8pm Star Bar - Mon, 8/20 at 9:30pm Barrel of Laughs @ Orpheus Brewing - Wed, 8/24 at 8pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 8/24 at 9pm DC vs Marvel Roast @ Highland Ballroom - Sat, 8/25 at 9pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 8/25 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart, WonderComedy, Nikki Glaser, and more (8/13/18)

The Weekly Rundown 8/13/18

Coming to Town Nikki Glaser @ Punchline - Fri thru Sat Big Jay Oakerson @ Laughing Skull - Thurs thru Sun Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart @ Tabernacle - Mon thru Wed Donnie Baker @ Punchline - Thurs, 8/16 Masters of Ceremony @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 8/13 at 9:30pm Date Night @ Argosy - Tues, 8/14 at 8:30pm 8-Bit Comedy @ Joystick - Wed, 8/15 at 8:30pm WonderComedy Presents Zach Reinert @ Cabbagetown Community Center - Fri, 8/17 at 9pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 8/17 at 9pm Kill and Be Cool Jam Sessions @ Relapse - Fri, 8/17 at 10:30pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 8/18 at 1am Best of ATL @ Red Light Cafe - Sun, 8/19 at 7pm

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart, Orpheus, and more (8/6/18)

The Weekly Rundown 8/6/18

Coming to Town Doug Loves Movies @ Variety Playhouse - Sun, 8/12 Dave Chappelle & Jon Stewart @ Tabernacle - Fri thru Sun Steve Brown @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Beer and Comedy @ Sweetwater Brewery - Mon, 5/6 at 8pm Star Bar - Mon, 8/6 at 9:30pm Barrel of Laughs @ Orpheus Brewing - Wed, 8/8 at 8pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri thru Sat Comedy Island @ Relapse - Fri, 8/10 at 7:30pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 8/11 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ April Macie, SweetBabyCheeses, Charity Hilarity, and more (7/30/18)

The Weekly Rundown 7/30/18

Coming to Town April Macie @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sat Billy Sorrells @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 7/30 at 9:30pm 8-Bit Comedy @ Joystick - Wed, 8/1 at 8:30pm Ladie’s Night @ Village Theatre - Thurs, 8/2 at 10:30pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 8/3 at 9pm Jokin’ Off @ Laughing Skull - Sat, 8/4 at 5pm SweetBabyCheeses @ Relapse - Sat, 8/4 at 8pm Charity Hilarity @ Highland Ballroom - Sat, 8/4 at 9pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 8/4 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Ten Buck, April Richardson, Three Taverns, and more (7/23/18)

The Weekly Rundown 7/13/18

Coming to Town Craig Gass @ Punchline - Fri thru Sat April Richardson @ Highland Ballroom - Mon, 7/23 at 8pm

ATL’s Best Beer and Comedy @ Sweetwater Brewery - Mon, 5/11 at 8pm Star Bar - Mon, 7/23 at 9:30pm Hightide Comedy @ Eventide Brewery - Tues, 7/24 at 8pm Comedy on Draught @ Three Taverns Brewery - Wed, 7/25 at 8pm Barrel of Laughs @ Orpheus Brewing - Wed, 7/25 at 8pm Flagship Comedy @ The Deep End - Wed, 7/25 at 9pm Cocktails & Comedy @ Pinewood - Thurs, 7/26 at 9pm Live at Relapse @ Relapse - Fri thru Sat Cabbage Patch Comedy @ Milltown Arms - Fri, 7/27 at 8:30pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 7/27 at 9pm Underwear Comedy Party @ Village Theatre - Fri, 7/27 at 11pm Comedy Night @ Red Brick Brewery - Sat, 7/28 at 8pm One Dollar Comedy @ Relapse - Sat, 7/28 at 10pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 7/28 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Bodega Boys, Ladie’s Night, Star Bar, and more (7/2/18)

The Weekly Rundown 7/2/18

Coming to Town Bodega Boys Live @ ATL Symphony Hall - Sat, 7/7 at 8pm Kerwin Claiborne @ Uptown - Wed, 7/6 

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 7/2 at 9:30pm 8-Bit Comedy @ Joystick - Wed, 7/4 at 8:30pm Ladie’s Night @ Village Theatre - Thurs, 7/5 at 10:30pm Comedy Island @ Relapse - Fri, 7/6 at 10:30pm Jokin’ Off @ Laughing Skull - Sat, 7/7 at 5pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Sat, 7/7 at 9pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 7/7 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Queer History Live, Three Taverns, Brent Morin, and more (6/25/18)

The Weekly Rundown 6/25/18

Coming to Town RIP Michaels @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun Michael Che @ Variety Playhouse - Tues, 6/26 at 7pm Brent Morin @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sat

ATL’s Best Beer and Comedy @ Sweetwater Brewery - Mon, 6/25 at 8pm Star Bar - Mon, 6/25 at 9:30pm Barrel of Laughs @ Orpheus Brewing - Wed, 6/27 at 8pm Comedy on Draught @ Three Taverns Brewery - Wed, 6/27 at 8pm Comedy & Cocktails @ City Winery - Wed, 6/27 at 8pm Flagship Comedy @ The Deep End - Wed, 6/27 at 9pm Deja Vu @ Highland Ballroom - Thurs, 6/28 at 8pm Cabbage Patch Comedy @ Milltown Arms - Fri, 6/29 at 8:30pm Queer History Live @ Relapse - Fri, 6/29 at 8:30pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri thru Sat Underwear Comedy Party @ Village Theatre - Fri, 6/29 at 11pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 6/30 at 1am

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Tig Notaro, Wanda Sykes, WonderComedy, and more (6/18/18)

The Weekly Rundown 6/18/18

Coming to Town Wanda Sykes & Tig Notaro @ Fox Theatre - Wed, 6/20 at 7pm Robert Kelly @ Laughing Skull - Thurs thru Sat Maz Jobrani @ Punchline - Thurs thru Sat Gerald Kelly @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun The Comedy Get Down @ Fox Theatre - Sat, 6/23 Ryan Singer @ Relapse - Fri, 6/22 at 10:30pm WonderComedy Presents Allen Stickland-Williams @ Cabbagetown Community Center - Fri, 6/22 at 9pm

ATL’s Best Star Bar - Mon, 6/18 at 9:30pm 8-Bit Comedy @ Joystick - Wed, 6/20 at 8:30pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 6/22 at 9pm Surrogates @ Laughing Skull - Sat, 6/23 at 5pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 6/23 at 1am The Week Ender @ Argosy - Sun, 6/24 at 7pm

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The Weekly Rundown w/ Date Night, Ten Buck, Scott Thompson, and more (6/11/18)

The Weekly Rundown 6/11/18

Coming to Town Ryan Davis @ Punchline - Fri thru Sun Alex Thomas @ Uptown - Thurs thru Sun Tami Roman @ Uptown - Tues thru Wed Scott Thompson @ City Winery - Thurs, 6/14 at 7pm Brandon Wardell @ Punchline - Wed, 8pm

ATL’s Best Beer and Comedy @ Sweetwater Brewery - Mon, 6/11 at 8pm Star Bar - Mon, 6/11 at 9:30pm Date Night @ Argosy - Tues, 6/12 at 8:30pm Flagship Comedy @ The Deep End - Wed, 6/13 at 9pm Ten Buck Comedy @ Highland Ballroom - Fri, 6/15 at 9pm Kill and Be Cool Jam Sessions @ Relapse - Fri, 6/15 at 10:30pm 1AM Secret Show @ Smith’s Olde Bar - Sat, 6/16 at 1am Best of ATL @ Red Light Cafe - Sun, 6/17 at 7pm