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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
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Her stand up has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Comedy Central\, Just For Laughs New Faces\, The Late Late Show with James Cordon\, and MTV.  Her debut album Feeling of Emptiness was named Ten Best of 2022 by the Interrobang. Katie is a member of SAG AFTRA and has appeared in That Damn Michael Che\, Succession\, PBSkids\, commercials for Subway\, Cheezits\, Mabelline\, Home Depot\, and many indie films and sketches. Katie’s writing credits include the original series Death Hacks staring Thomas Middleditch and Kristen Schaal\, for Augenblick Studios. Katie hosts the popular podcast Lady Journey with comedian Sarah Tollemache. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith McGill\n\n\n\nKeith McGill “(is) one of the best standup acts within earshot\,” raves Andrew Roberts of NUVO magazine.  Not only does he entertain thousands on cruise ships for Royal Caribbean and Holland America\, Keith was also a STANDUP NBC Competition finalist\, the Audience Choice winner for the Jersey City Comedy Festival\, and has been in the Limestone Comedy Festival\, The Milwaukee Comedy Festival\, and The World Series of Comedy. He has appeared on the Food Network\, BET\, CMT\, SIRIUS XM\, the Bob and Tom Show\, and the FOX Network. Keith’s latest CD\, Professional Broke Person\, is available on iTunes and Spotify.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayce Galoni\n\n\n\nMayce Galoni is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and writer. Originally from Canada\, Mayce started doing stand up when he was 15 years old\, in dive bars on school nights. His laid-back style and clever writing has led him to perform across North America\, and he has been seen on Just for Laughs Montreal\, Netflix is a Joke Fest\, Hulu\, MTV\, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network\, and has a comedy special on DryBar. He has also been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets\, amassing millions of views across social media.   \n\n\n\nMayce’s television work includes helping to create and star in BiteTV’s PrankYou\, as well as being both a writer and correspondent on 3 seasons of CBC’s “This Hour has 22 Minutes.”  \n\n\n\nMayce’s album can be heard regularly on SiriusXM\, and it was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at both the JUNOs and the Canadian Comedy Awards.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Kosienski\n\n\n\nPaula Kosienski is a Nashville based comedian. She has opened for Dusty Slay\, and has a taped performance for Nateland “The Showcases” that can be found on YouTube. She also has a drybar comedy special out now called “This is Good.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa Gonzalez\n\n\n\n“Vanessa Gonzalez was named one of “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2022 and “Best Stand-Up Comic in Austin” by the Austin Chronicle in 2017\, 2022 & 2023. She’s been featured on Comedy Central\, HBO MAX\, PBS\, The Roku Channel and Netflix. Check out Vanessa’s comedy album\, “My Birthday’s Tomorrow” and catch her headlining all over the country in a city near you!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrunch Menu \n\n\n\nBrunch Buffet – Scrambled Eggs\, Baked French Toast w/syrup\, Bacon Slices\, Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes\, BBQ Pulled Pork with Hawaiian Rolls\, & Fruit Salad \n\n\n\nCauliflower Steak & Quinoa Bowl (VG)(DF)(GF)asian spiced cauliflower\, red quinoa\, diced seasonal vegetables\, spinach\, kalbi sauce\, sweet chili sauce\, scallions GLUTEN FREE \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nDinner Menu  \n\n\n\nBaby Farm Greens (GF)(VG)(DF) baby farm lettuce\, carrot curls\, radish coins\, cucumbers\, grape tomatoes\, lemon vinaigrette \n\n\n\nGrilled Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken (GF) sun-dried tomato sauce (slice chicken into smaller pieces) \n\n\n\nVegetable Penne Pasta (V) zucchini\, squash\, sun dried roasted tomato\, pesto-tomato sauce \n\n\n\nSautéed Green Beans (GF)(V) basil butter \n\n\n\nGarlic & Chive Mashed Potatoes \n\n\n\nIncludes house spent grain bread and sweet butter \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-17/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-16/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-15/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cancer Survivors Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nMidtown  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cancer Survivor Showcase is put together of local comedians that all have one thing in common. They have had cancer. Some of these comedians are cancer free and some still continue to navigate their cancer journey. These comedians share their stories but with a twist.  \n\n\n\nBrian B.   \n\n\n\nBrian is the creator & MC of the weekly stand-up comedy show The Sunday Night Funnies. Now in its sixteenth year\, close to 1\,300 different comedians have performed at it over the years. The Funnies have been a part of LaughFest from the start and have raised over $28\,500 for Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids. Brian had stage four squamous cell carcinoma and has been cancer free since May of 2012.   \n\n\n\nBen Bradshaw  \n\n\n\nBen Bradshaw is a young comic who has “shared custody” between the Grand Rapids and Traverse City pockets of the greater Michigan comedy scene. Aside from poking fun at being a valet attendant in his late twenties\, Ben also sheds an original\, funny light on his experience beating Stage 3 Testicular Cancer. Ben has been featured on the Traverse City Comedy Festival and LaughFest. He has performed at the Traverse City Comedy Club\, Dr. Grins\, and has hosted for Harry Settel. Ben also co-hosts USS Comedy\, the weekly open mic in Traverse City. Come see Ben live! And if you don’t\, he’ll pull the cancer card on you.  \n\n\n\nCdub  \n\n\n\nCdub “C” is on the older side. There is no time that is not past his bed time. He’s a cancer survivor who enjoys candlelight dinners\, walks on the beach\, and most of all\, spending his days above ground.  He has hosted at Second City in Chicago and performed at The Laugh Factory\, One Night Stan’s and Mark Ridleys Comedy Castle.    \n\n\n\nRob Bagley   \n\n\n\nRob has been doing Stand-Up for over 6 years. He is a 3-time Cancer Survivor. If he gets cancer for a 4th time we all get free Subway\, Fingers Crossed. Rob finds humor in his cancer treatments and his everyday life. His Make-A- Wish was to meet Sandra Bullock but changed his mind and his wish is to see you at the show. He loves meeting people at the show especially if your blood type is O\, just in case. Rob’s dream is to make it on TV\, obviously to be in an infomercial about how chemotherapy makes you look more handsome.    \n\n\n\nKim Cook   \n\n\n\nMaking her first appearance in the Cancer Survivor Showcase\, Kim is a quick-witted Southerner and a Second City alum. A recent breast cancer survivor\, Kim brings humor and resilience to the stage\, sharing her journey with warmth and a lighthearted perspective. She has an honest\, down-to-earth style\, finding laughter in the everyday and the extraordinary.   \n\n\n\nAdam Degi   \n\n\n\nAdam is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after two-time cancer-surviving\, bald\, white comedians with a Hungarian last name in the world. You can add fatherhood\, well-crafted jokes\, and improvisation to his repertoire. He’s been a guest on most of the comedy-based podcasts you’ve never heard of\, and he has a real knack for making your dad laugh. By the time you read this\, he’ll have a few more followers on TikTok and a few less on Instagram. The only thing that can stop him is getting cancer a third time. What if I told you it happened…AGAIN. He’s on his way to another victory\, the only way he knows how: saying things he shouldn’t in front of strangers  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsor\n\n\n\nStudio C
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LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nDinner + Show \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – 3rd Floor @ 7:00p.m. 21+ \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $55 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AT EDWARD JONES-ANDERSON WEALTH MANAGMENT TEAM\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKatie Hannigan\n\n\n\nKatie Hannigan is a stand up comic\, actor and writer. Her stand up has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert\, Comedy Central\, Just For Laughs New Faces\, The Late Late Show with James Cordon\, and MTV.  Her debut album Feeling of Emptiness was named Ten Best of 2022 by the Interrobang. Katie is a member of SAG AFTRA and has appeared in That Damn Michael Che\, Succession\, PBSkids\, commercials for Subway\, Cheezits\, Mabelline\, Home Depot\, and many indie films and sketches. Katie’s writing credits include the original series Death Hacks staring Thomas Middleditch and Kristen Schaal\, for Augenblick Studios. Katie hosts the popular podcast Lady Journey with comedian Sarah Tollemache. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith McGill\n\n\n\nKeith McGill “(is) one of the best standup acts within earshot\,” raves Andrew Roberts of NUVO magazine.  Not only does he entertain thousands on cruise ships for Royal Caribbean and Holland America\, Keith was also a STANDUP NBC Competition finalist\, the Audience Choice winner for the Jersey City Comedy Festival\, and has been in the Limestone Comedy Festival\, The Milwaukee Comedy Festival\, and The World Series of Comedy. He has appeared on the Food Network\, BET\, CMT\, SIRIUS XM\, the Bob and Tom Show\, and the FOX Network. Keith’s latest CD\, Professional Broke Person\, is available on iTunes and Spotify.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMayce Galoni\n\n\n\nMayce Galoni is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and writer. Originally from Canada\, Mayce started doing stand up when he was 15 years old\, in dive bars on school nights. His laid-back style and clever writing has led him to perform across North America\, and he has been seen on Just for Laughs Montreal\, Netflix is a Joke Fest\, Hulu\, MTV\, Kevin Hart’s LOL Network\, and has a comedy special on DryBar. He has also been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets\, amassing millions of views across social media.   \n\n\n\nMayce’s television work includes helping to create and star in BiteTV’s PrankYou\, as well as being both a writer and correspondent on 3 seasons of CBC’s “This Hour has 22 Minutes.”  \n\n\n\nMayce’s album can be heard regularly on SiriusXM\, and it was nominated for Comedy Album of the Year at both the JUNOs and the Canadian Comedy Awards.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaula Kosienski\n\n\n\nPaula Kosienski is a Nashville based comedian. She has opened for Dusty Slay\, and has a taped performance for Nateland “The Showcases” that can be found on YouTube. She also has a drybar comedy special out now called “This is Good.”  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVanessa Gonzalez\n\n\n\n“Vanessa Gonzalez was named one of “Variety’s Top 10 Comics to Watch” in 2022 and “Best Stand-Up Comic in Austin” by the Austin Chronicle in 2017\, 2022 & 2023. She’s been featured on Comedy Central\, HBO MAX\, PBS\, The Roku Channel and Netflix. Check out Vanessa’s comedy album\, “My Birthday’s Tomorrow” and catch her headlining all over the country in a city near you!” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones- Anderson Wealth Management Team\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-14/
LOCATION:Michigan
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Dirty Show
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGolden Age  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like your comedy inoffensive\, free of swear words and safe with no opinions? Maybe something you could take your grandmother to? Well\, this isn’t the show for you! We plan on bringing you some hilarious jokes with a side of filth. It will be raucous\, over the top\, offensive and mind blowing! When it is all over your sides will be hurting from laughing and you will walk away with a whole new set of words you can’t use at church!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlexa Stanton\n\n\n\nAlexa Stanton grew up in a small\, rural Michigan village where her fondness of corn and milk flourished. She began comedy in the Amazon capital of the world\, Seattle\, WA. After facing much ridicule for her name\, Alexa returned to Michigan in 2022. Alexa and her short butt crack continue to travel the States looking to tell tales of her outlandish life to fresh faces. You can find her viral hit series “Barefoot and Pregnant” on YouTube and her podcast “The Budcast” on all platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarl Sobel\n\n\n\nWhen Carl’s dreams of being a professional rock-climber came to an end\, he turned to stand-up comedy and never looked back.  The West Michigan everyman that craves spontaneity\, Carl’s storytelling mixed with off the cuff tangents will keep you laughing at all his misadventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Cook\n\n\n\nMatt Cook is a Grand Rapids based comedian who often highlights his life as a husband\, father\, and pharmacist. His honest and self deprecating style  will make you feel better about yourself and your parenting abilities. He has excelled at comedy festivals and was a semifinalist in “funniest person in Grand Rapids”. Matt performs everywhere from the best comedy clubs to the lowliest dive bars\, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicarlo Williams- Winston \n\n\n\nLadies and gentlemen\, get ready to meet the comedic force of nature known as Ricarlo Winston! With a talent for turning everyday mishaps into side-splitting anecdotes\, Ricarlo has the power to make audiences roll in the aisles with laughter. His razor-sharp wit and quick thinking ensure that no awkward moment goes untapped for comedic gold. Whether it’s taking a hilarious dive into the world of klutziness or unleashing his clever wordplay\, Ricarlo has the uncanny ability to find the funny in any situation.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamila Ballario\n\n\n\nCamila Ballario is an Argentine-born comedian from Michigan. Voted ‘Best Comedian’ by Current Magazine\, winner of ‘Best of Fest’ at the Big Pine Comedy Festival\, and Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival. Camila has been entertaining crowds far and wide with her fresh brand of stand-up\, where she often joins her ideas with songs to give you a unique look into her perspective on the realities of being a woman in her 30s. Camila is releasing her first comedy special in 2024! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDarius Stowers\n\n\n\nI am a Grand Rapids-based comedian with a lively personality and a colorful vocabulary\, originating from Mississippi. Boasting four years in the comedy scene\, I’ve triumphed in the Roast Battle 2023\, Comedy at the Creek\, and earned finalist recognition at Sunday Night Funnies. Additionally\, I showcase my hosting skills on “The Jungle is Hell Podcast.” Offstage\, you’ll find me enjoying long walks on the beach and strawberry milkshakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nMichigan Arts and Culture Council
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/dirty-show/
LOCATION:Private: Golden Age\, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Showcase
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – Dr. Grin’s \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – Third Floor \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-12/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Dirty Show
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGolden Age  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo you like your comedy inoffensive\, free of swear words and safe with no opinions? Maybe something you could take your grandmother to? Well\, this isn’t the show for you! We plan on bringing you some hilarious jokes with a side of filth. It will be raucous\, over the top\, offensive and mind blowing! When it is all over your sides will be hurting from laughing and you will walk away with a whole new set of words you can’t use at church!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlexa Stanton\n\n\n\nAlexa Stanton grew up in a small\, rural Michigan village where her fondness of corn and milk flourished. She began comedy in the Amazon capital of the world\, Seattle\, WA. After facing much ridicule for her name\, Alexa returned to Michigan in 2022. Alexa and her short butt crack continue to travel the States looking to tell tales of her outlandish life to fresh faces. You can find her viral hit series “Barefoot and Pregnant” on YouTube and her podcast “The Budcast” on all platforms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarl Sobel\n\n\n\nWhen Carl’s dreams of being a professional rock-climber came to an end\, he turned to stand-up comedy and never looked back.  The West Michigan everyman that craves spontaneity\, Carl’s storytelling mixed with off the cuff tangents will keep you laughing at all his misadventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Cook\n\n\n\nMatt Cook is a Grand Rapids based comedian who often highlights his life as a husband\, father\, and pharmacist. His honest and self deprecating style  will make you feel better about yourself and your parenting abilities. He has excelled at comedy festivals and was a semifinalist in “funniest person in Grand Rapids”. Matt performs everywhere from the best comedy clubs to the lowliest dive bars\, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRicarlo Williams- Winston\n\n\n\nLadies and gentlemen\, get ready to meet the comedic force of nature known as Ricarlo Winston! With a talent for turning everyday mishaps into side-splitting anecdotes\, Ricarlo has the power to make audiences roll in the aisles with laughter. His razor-sharp wit and quick thinking ensure that no awkward moment goes untapped for comedic gold. Whether it’s taking a hilarious dive into the world of klutziness or unleashing his clever wordplay\, Ricarlo has the uncanny ability to find the funny in any situation.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCamila Ballario\n\n\n\nCamila Ballario is an Argentine-born comedian from Michigan. Voted ‘Best Comedian’ by Current Magazine\, winner of ‘Best of Fest’ at the Big Pine Comedy Festival\, and Laugh After Dark Comedy Festival. Camila has been entertaining crowds far and wide with her fresh brand of stand-up\, where she often joins her ideas with songs to give you a unique look into her perspective on the realities of being a woman in her 30s. Camila is releasing her first comedy special in 2024!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDarius Stowers\n\n\n\nI am a Grand Rapids-based comedian with a lively personality and a colorful vocabulary\, originating from Mississippi. Boasting four years in the comedy scene\, I’ve triumphed in the Roast Battle 2023\, Comedy at the Creek\, and earned finalist recognition at Sunday Night Funnies. Additionally\, I showcase my hosting skills on “The Jungle is Hell Podcast.” Offstage\, you’ll find me enjoying long walks on the beach and strawberry milkshakes. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nMichigan Arts and Culture Council
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/dirty-show-2/
LOCATION:Private: Golden Age\, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Showcase,Stand Up
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UID:10000087-1710010800-1710010800@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-11/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T180000
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CREATED:20240124T110000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T205209Z
UID:10000037-1710007200-1710007200@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $55 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\nDinner MenuIncludes house spent grain bread and sweet butterBaby Farm Greens (GF)(VG)(DF)baby farm lettuce\, carrot curls\, radish coins\, cucumbers\, grape tomatoes\, lemon vinaigretteGrilled Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken (GF)sun-dried tomato sauceDeconstructed Stuffed Peppers (GF)(VG)(DF)grilled bell peppers\, refried beans\, chimichurri plant-based meat sauteed with onions & peppers\, vegan ancho chili sauce\, seasoned riceSautéed Green Beans (GF)(V)basil butterDiced Potato Medley (GF)(V)(DF)sweet potatoes\, yukon potatoes\, purple potatoes \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-9/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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UID:10000036-1709982000-1709982000@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $45 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-8/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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CREATED:20240124T110000Z
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UID:10000072-1709933400-1709933400@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Anything Goes Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. He currently headlines clubs & colleges across the country.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters & 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative & and explosively silly comedy has kept him in demand in more arenas than one!  \n\n\n\nWith an array of impressions\, stories\, gestures and faces\, Arvin’s memorable performance is sure to please. As the former cohost of BET’s Club Comic View\, Arvin has been featured on Kevin Hart’s “One Mic Stand”\, Tony Rocks “The Funny Spot” as well as entertaining our troops abroad. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches.  \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Arvin was a cast member of the comedy web series hit STUDIO C for 3 years.  Arvin’s TWO Dry Bar Comedy specials have been seen by millions of people via their platforms of TikTok\, Facebook\, Instagram and Youtube.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/anything-goes-showcase/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Anything Goes Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – Dr. Grin’s \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. He currently headlines clubs & colleges across the country.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters & 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative & and explosively silly comedy has kept him in demand in more arenas than one!  \n\n\n\nWith an array of impressions\, stories\, gestures and faces\, Arvin’s memorable performance is sure to please. As the former cohost of BET’s Club Comic View\, Arvin has been featured on Kevin Hart’s “One Mic Stand”\, Tony Rocks “The Funny Spot” as well as entertaining our troops abroad. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches.  \n\n\n\nIn 2019\, Arvin was a cast member of the comedy web series hit STUDIO C for 3 years.  Arvin’s TWO Dry Bar Comedy specials have been seen by millions of people via their platforms of TikTok\, Facebook\, Instagram and Youtube.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/anything-goes-showcase-2/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:KaraJOKEe
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGolden Age  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $15 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKaraJOKEe = Comedy with a Chorus.   \n\n\n\nComedians tend to be a very confident\, but have you ever wondered what happens when they are pushed out of their comfort zone?  \n\n\n\nFirst\, you’ll see 5 minutes of prepared material\, then the fun starts.   \n\n\n\nAfter the jokes\, each comedian is forced to sing a karaoke song chosen for them by live audience vote! Will you be blown away by the amazing talent or brought to tears of laughter witnessing a musical train wreck?   \n\n\n\nJoin us for a hilarious mix of comedy and singing with talented comedians from across the state. Created and hosted by Matt Harper.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAlana Gonzalez\n\n\n\nComedian Alana Gonzalez has been making people laugh across the country anywhere a microphone can be found — in bars and clubs\, over the air waves\, and virtually — for over 20 years.   She possesses likable and relatable takes on the downsides of parenting\, relationships\, chivalry\, and being a woman in today’s age. Her sarcasm and devilish wit are a hit with all types of audiences. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarl Sobel\n\n\n\nWhen Carl’s dreams of being a professional rock-climber came to an end\, he turned to stand-up comedy and never looked back.  The West Michigan everyman that craves spontaneity\, Carl’s storytelling mixed with off the cuff tangents will keep you laughing at all his misadventures.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAdam Degi\n\n\n\nAdam Degi is quickly becoming one of the most sought-after two-time cancer-surviving\, bald\, white comedians with a Hungarian last name in the world. You can add fatherhood\, well-crafted jokes\, and improvisation to his repertoire. He’s been a guest on most of the comedy-based podcasts you’ve never heard of\, and he has a real knack for making your dad laugh. By the time you read this\, he’ll have a few more followers on TikTok and a few less on Instagram. The only thing that can stop him is getting cancer a third time. What if I told you it happened…AGAIN. He’s on his way to another victory\, the only way he knows how: saying things he shouldn’t in front of strangers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMatt Cook\n\n\n\nMatt Cook is a Grand Rapids based comedian who often highlights his life as a husband\, father\, and pharmacist. His honest and self deprecating style  will make you feel better about yourself and your parenting abilities. Matt performs everywhere from the best comedy clubs to the lowliest dive bars\, and he wouldn’t want it any other way.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatt Sievert\n\n\n\nPat Sievert is a comedian from Lansing\, Michigan.    Since 2012 he has been a fixture on the Midwest comedy scene\, he is a past winner of the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids competition\, and has worked with notable comedians like Jackie Kashian\, Jimmy Pardo and Gary Gulman.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDevarron Thomas \n\n\n\nA Detroit native but Gr Comic Devarron brings a dry comedic bend to what FEELS like a regular conversation. You never know where a punchline will land. Devarron has performed in NY\, Austin\, all over Michigan and has opened for the talented likes of Maddy Smith and Jay Mohr. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHost Matt Harper\n\n\n\nMatt Harper is a crowd favorite at venues all over the Midwest. His unique perspective shines through in his comedy (and terrible decisions). Take note as Matt explains what NOT to do when it comes to being a husband\, father\, and human being\, all while making you laugh along the way. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/karajokee/
LOCATION:Private: Golden Age\, 1504 Plainfield Ave NE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49505\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Music, Film & Theatre,Showcase,Stand Up
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UID:10000035-1709924400-1709924400@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – Dr. Grins \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-7/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240308T180000
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CREATED:20240124T110000Z
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UID:10000034-1709920800-1709920800@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n $55 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT!\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our friends atRaymond James! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-6/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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CREATED:20240124T110000Z
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – Dr. Grins \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE — Online ticket sales for LaughFest events will close between 12-3 p.m. the day of the event. Any available tickets will be available for purchase at the venue 30 minutes before the show time when doors open even if Ticketmaster indicates the show is sold out. We will update this event page with the updated at-the-door ticket availability information as online ticket sales close the day of the show – please check back for the latest information! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-4/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. – 3rd Floor \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $55 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT!\n\n\n\n\nThanks to our friends at Edward Jones! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMore Showtimes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCLN – Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don’t miss this festival favorite!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTina Friml\n\n\n\nTina Friml is a standup comedian who uses animated optimism to talk about living with cerebral palsy. Her sharp jokes and fearless honesty about the social assumptions that come with living with a disability has earned Tina a dedicated social media following with over 200K followers on Instagram and over 140K on Tiktok. She made her late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. She can also be seen on the Comedy Central series Featuring and was a 2019 New Face in the acclaimed Just For Laughs Festival. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArvin Mitchell\n\n\n\nBeing one of 13 children\, Arvin Mitchell is no stranger to crowds. Born in St.Louis with 9 sisters and 3 brothers made food seem like a myth at dinner time. After being disciplined by his mother in front of a full class of his peers\, Arvin had no choice but to do standup\, because his butt hurt so bad after that\, he couldn’t sit down. Mitchell’s creative and and explosively silly comedy has led to numerous features including two Dry Bar Comedy specials\, Kevin Hart’s One Mic Stand and Tony Rock’s The Funny Spot. Nominated as one of NBC’s Stand Up for Diversity top comics Arvin continues to tour colleges\, clubs\, cruise ships & churches. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNancy Norton\n\n\n\nNancy draws material from everyday life experiences such as growing up in a big Ozark family\, the 4th of 3 wanted children\, working as a Registered Nurse\, spending months in Nepal adopting her son and then being a single “Stay AWAY from home mom.” Norton tours nationally headlining clubs\, festivals\, conferences and events doing Standup Comedy and Keynote Speaking. Nancy has also toured internationally on several USO tours entertaining the troops in Europe\, Asia\, Iceland and the Pacific. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAndrew Orolfo\n\n\n\nFilipino American\, Andrew Orolfo has been named one of the country’s “top knot” comedians by… don’t even ask\, just go with it. Andrew was a 2022 New Face at the prestigious Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. An established staple in San Francisco comedy\, he has been featured in SF Sketchfest\, Limestone Comedy Festival  and Comedy Central Clusterfest. He can be heard on Sirius XM Radio and seen on Comedy Central\, The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Jo Koy: In His Elements on Netflix & Comedy Dynamics’ Coming To The Stage. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrent Terhune\n\n\n\nNamed one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch for 2020\, Brent Terhune has accumulated more than 65 million views across his social media channels with his satirical MAGA character. His not-so-obvious delivery can be described along the lines of a ‘blue-collar Colbert Report.’ \n\n\n\nBrent has been writing daily topical jokes and news breakdowns for the nationally-syndicated Bob & Tom Show for more than 10 years. He has had two comedy albums debut at No. 1 on iTunes and his work is streamed heavily on SiriusXM. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to see our Clean Comedian line up unfiltered? Check out the Anything Goes Showcase featuring the same five comedians performing content completely up to their own creativity – no holds barred.   Learn more >\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nApplied Innovation\, Concept 3\, Edward Jones\, The Gilmore Collection\, Orion Construction\, Raymond James
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-3/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Cancer Survivors Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nMidtown  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: FREE \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian B.  \n\n\n\nBrian is the creator & MC of the weekly stand-up comedy show The Sunday Night Funnies. Now in its fifteenth year\, over 1\,200 different comedians have performed at it. The Funnies have been a part of LaughFest from the start and have raised over $27\,000 for Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids.Brian had stage four squamous cell carcinoma and has been cancer free since May of 2012. \n\n\n\nCdub  \n\n\n\nHas been doing stand-up comedy for two years & is often funny. His Stage 3B prostate cancer is in remission.  \n\n\n\nBob Johnson  \n\n\n\nBob has been doing stand-up for a little over a year and 22 months into his colon and liver cancer journey. Three months ago\, he was declared cancer free! His liver is shot so he’s looking for a good used one with low miles. \n\n\n\nRob Bagley  \n\n\n\nRob has been doing stand-up for six years and is a three-time cancer survivor who finds humor in his treatments and everyday life. His comedy is clean with a little fun innuendo. \n\n\n\nDany Redwine  \n\n\n\nDany performed comedy for the first time in 2014- one year after being diagnosed with ductal carcinoma. Her comedy is edgy and honest about her experience with cancer and living life on her own.  \n\n\n\nAdam Degi  \n\n\n\nAdam is quickly becoming one of the most sought after twice cancer surviving\, bald white comedians in the world. The only thing that can stop him is getting cancer again- which has happened for the third time! He’s on his way to another victory the only way he knows how- by saying things he shouldn’t in front of strangers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors\n\n\n\nMichigan Arts and Culture Council\, Sharpe Cars
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/cancer-survivor-showcase/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laughter Rx,Local Laughter,Showcase,Stand Up
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