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Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour
Apr 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Blues Boulevard Jazz

Come see what happens when National touring Comedians take over the town for one night only to raise money for the Liberty Humane Society.

Dan Frigolette @danfrigolette (Boardwalk Empire, Totally Biased, Artie Lange Show) and Mia Faith Hammond (Make Me Laugh Contest) and a few special guests in each city are Comedy’s Best Kept Secret — amazingly talented comedians who haven’t made it into the limelight…yet.

Frigolette now a New York City circuit regular, he finds joy in traveling the country and to small towns, to entertain folks. His stage prose is energetic and high paced, with a wit that stops hecklers in their tracks. You will remember seeing Frigolette in person, and love every minute of it. He travels the country with his pitmatian Tess, raising money for Humane Societies and rubbing people’s bellies.

Proven comedians nationally and throughout the New York comedy circuits, and now going coast to coast to keep Comedy’s Best Kept Secret.

All pre sold tickets come with a copy of Dan Frigolette’s new Album “Naked and Amused *comedy at a nudist colony.” This is Dan Frigolette debut comedy album at a nude party in St Louis Missouri. This raw and raucous performance demonstrates what is incredible about live comedy and the energy that you can experience as a comedian in a room full of people. Contains adult content.

Thursday, April 19, 2018
Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Tour
Apr 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Rainer's Cafe and Bar

Come see what happens when National touring Comedians take over the town for one night only to raise money for the Liberty Humane Society.

Dan Frigolette @danfrigolette (Boardwalk Empire, Totally Biased, Artie Lange Show) and Mia Faith Hammond (Make Me Laugh Contest) and a few special guests in each city are Comedy’s Best Kept Secret — amazingly talented comedians who haven’t made it into the limelight…yet.

Frigolette now a New York City circuit regular, he finds joy in traveling the country and to small towns, to entertain folks. His stage prose is energetic and high paced, with a wit that stops hecklers in their tracks. You will remember seeing Frigolette in person, and love every minute of it. He travels the country with his pitmatian Tess, raising money for Humane Societies and rubbing people’s bellies.

Proven comedians nationally and throughout the New York comedy circuits, and now going coast to coast to keep Comedy’s Best Kept Secret.

All pre sold tickets come with a copy of Dan Frigolette’s new Album “Naked and Amused *comedy at a nudist colony.” This is Dan Frigolette debut comedy album at a nude party in St Louis Missouri. This raw and raucous performance demonstrates what is incredible about live comedy and the energy that you can experience as a comedian in a room full of people. Contains adult content.

Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Southern Kitchen & Bar

Come out to the inaugural Totally Rad Trivia Night at The Southern Kitchen & Bar for the very best in Pop Culture Trivia! Drink & Food Specials, FREE to play, and a four $10 gift cards to The Southern for the winning team.

Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Robert’s Totally Rad Trivia
May 8 all-day
The Southern Kitchen and Bar

Spring has officially arrived! That means sun burn, mosquitoes, and over crowded hiking trails! Why not spend your Tuesday evening indoors with Pop Culture Trivia and be beer? Free to Play, teams of 1-4 and gift cards to the Southern for the winners.

Friday, May 18, 2018
Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 18 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

Saturday, May 19, 2018
Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 19 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

Sunday, May 20, 2018
Mutts Gone Nuts!
May 20 all-day

Flat Rock Playhouse presents the return of Mutts Gone Nuts – a comedy dog thrill show that promotes the adoption of rescue animals. 

Expect the unexpected as canines and comedy collide in this smash hit performance. 

Incredible high flying frisbee dogs, tightwire dogs, dancing dogs, magic dogs and of course, the one and only . . . Sammie the Talking Dog!

From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. 

After a record breaking weekend of performances at Flat Rock Playhouse in 2017, audiences are sure to “howl” with laughter at the return of these talented and endearing pups!

Call the Box Office at 828.693.0731 or visit us online at www.flatrockplayhouse.org to secure your seats!

Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The Amazing Acro-cats Astound Asheville!
Jun 13 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Amazing Acro-cats Featuring Tuna and the Rock Cats are a troupe of REAL performing house cats. The Acro-cats experience all started with Chief Executive Human (CEH for short) and animal trainer Samantha Martin. She has not only rescued her own pets, but also has found happy homes for over 200 homeless cats and kittens. Using the magic of clicker training (a stress-free positive reinforcement method) Samantha and the cats take their newfound amazing abilities on the road, and tour the nation’s stages in the infamous Acro-cat bus! A portion of the proceeds always benefits our mobile foster and rescue efforts. They have cats riding skateboards, jumping through hoops, and Alley, our rising star, has even leapt into the Guinness Book of World Records, holding the record for the longest cat jump!

Showtimes
6/13 7PM

Tickets
VICP First Row $40
VICP Orchestra $25
Orcehstra $22
Discounts Available for Children, Seniors, and Military

Friday, July 20, 2018
Best of Asheville Comedy Showcase to Benefit Family of Late Local Comedian Michael Roach
Jul 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Grey Eagle

On Friday, July 20th, the Asheville Comedy Community comes together to raise funds for the family of the late local comedian Michael Roach. The benefit will feature Asheville’s best comedians with shows at 7:00PM and 9:30PM

The Asheville Comedy Community comes together for the benefit of the family of local comedian Michael Roach. Michael passed away suddenly in April, leaving his partner, Genevieve, who is expecting their only child this summer. Please join us as the Asheville comedy community comes together to support this great cause with an evening of hilarious stand-up from Asheville’s best comics.

Featuring performances from Cary Goff, Tom Peters, Hilliary Begley, Ben Atkins, Blaine Perry, Art Sturtevant, Kelly Morgan, Chesney Goodson, Moira Gorey & Special Guests!

For more information or to donate directly, please go to: https://www.gofundme.com/michael-amp-gen039s-back-the-baby-fund

 

$10 advance / $12 at the door
Tickets @ http://www.ashevillefunnybusiness.com/best-of-asheville-comedy-benefit-tickets/

Buying tickets in advance is highly-recommended. Parking is available at the Grey Eagle’s parking lot and on Clingman Ave. and Haywood Road. The Grey Eagle offers full bar service, and food is available inside the club at The Grey Eagle Taqueria. http://www.thegreyeagle.com/

About Funny Business at The Grey Eagle: Funny Business at the Grey Eagle brings live, nationally-recognized stand-up comedians to Asheville on a regular basis. The Grey Eagle offers full bar service, food and a selection of Asheville’s locally-made craft beers.

Thursday, August 9, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 9 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

Friday, August 10, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 10 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

Saturday, August 11, 2018
Laugh Your Asheville Off
Aug 11 all-day
Diana Wortham Theatre

The Southeast’s largest comedy festival celebrates twelve years in Asheville this summer with stand up comedians from all around the world. Recently rebranded from Laugh Your Asheville Off, Asheville Comedy Festival has grown into one of the country’s most prestigious comedy festivals among both comedians, comedy industry professionals and fans.

The three day festival will be showcasing more than 40 of the nation’s funniest comics in the industry today. These comics flock into town to turn the heads of the audiences, major TV network executives, casting agents, talent bookers, and comedy club owners that have traveled to the festival to discover comedians in an atmosphere designed to set the performers up for success.

Friday, August 17, 2018
Menopause the Musical
Aug 17 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Menopause The Musical® is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 17 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical® has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead.

Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”

Performance schedule:

Tuesday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Saturday, August 18, 2018
Menopause the Musical
Aug 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Diana Wortham Theatre

Menopause The Musical® is a groundbreaking celebration of women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” Now celebrating 17 years of female empowerment through hilarious musical comedy, Menopause The Musical® has evolved as a “grassroots” movement of women who deal with life adjustments after 40 by embracing each other and the road ahead.

Set in a department store, four women meet while shopping for a black lace bra at a lingerie sale. After noticing unmistakable similarities among one another, the cast jokes about their woeful hot flashes, mood swings, wrinkles, weight gain and much more. These women form a sisterhood and unique bond with the entire audience as they rejoice in celebrating that menopause is no longer “The Silent Passage.”

Performance schedule:

Tuesday, August 14 at 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 15 at 8 p.m.
Thursday, August 16 at 8 p.m.
Friday, August 17 at 8 p.m.
Saturday, August 18 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Sunday, August 19 at 2 p.m.

Inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® is a celebration of women who find themselves at any stage of “The Change.” The laughter-filled 90-minute production gets audience members out of their seats and singing along to parodies from classic pop songs of the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s.

Thursday, January 10, 2019
A Very Special Event of The Joke Show
Jan 10 @ 8:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Comedy Zone

This is a very special event as we support a local commedian that has recently lost his spouse to melanoma. We hope to celebrate life and bring about awareness to melanoma. If you are a survivor or you have lost someone to melanoma come out and support! We plan to go to Sharkey’s afterwards for Karaoke! Come hang out with us.

Wednesday, February 27, 2019
New Blood Showcase Greenville’s 1st Women’s Open Mic
Feb 27 @ 7:30 pm
Coffee Underground

This event is once a month on the 4th Wednesday. Currently the only space that encourages women to step on the stage and practice their funny. Men are welcomed of course!

Friday, March 15, 2019
Mutts Gone Nuts
Mar 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Broad River Electric Auditorium

Expect the unexpected, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance, that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. From shelters to showbiz, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking, action-packed, comedy dog spectacular, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. Deemed ‘A Must See’ by the Washington Post, the dogs are sure to steal your heart, and then your socks!

Wednesday, March 27, 2019
New Blood Showcase Greenville’s 1st Women’s Open Mic
Mar 27 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Coffee Underground

This is an open mic for women! Men are welcomed to come and support! The hope is to empower women to engage in Comedy!

Wednesday, April 24, 2019
New Blood Showcase Greenville’s 1st Women’s Open
Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Coffee Underground

This is an open mic for women! Men are welcomed to come and support! The hope is to empower women to engage in Comedy!