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SUMMARY:Battle Bots Improv Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Project \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $17 \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\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\nThis fast-paced\, high-energy improv comedy show features the humans of our professional A.I. comedy cast.\n\n\n\nThey will use laughter to save the audience from total destruction! \n\n\n\nFans of Whose Line Is It Anyway and Comedysportz will love this show. \n\n\n\nFans of not having fun\, will hate this show. \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/battle-bots-improv-comedy-show/
LOCATION:The Comedy Project\, 540 Leonard St NW B\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:River City Improv
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nWealthy Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $16 \n\n\n\nMember: $14 \n\n\n\nStudent: $12 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\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\nRiver City Improv will be returning to LaughFest 2025. \n\n\n\nFounded in 1993 by a couple of Calvin College (Grand Rapids\, MI) grads who desired more danger and adventure\, River City Improv performs short-form improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions. Their clean\, clever comedy style is similar to that seen on ABC’s Whose Line is it Anyway? They have also studied long-form improv with Improv Olympic in Chicago. They create shows that meld together different styles of improvisation to provide an evening of gut-wrenching\, roll-on-the-floor\, rip-roaring fun! \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/river-city-improv-2/
LOCATION:Wealthy Theatre\, 1130 Wealthy St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Corey B
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nFirst Congregational UCC of Lowell @ 7:30p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDoors will open at 6:30 p.m. \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\nCorey B is coming to LaughFest 2025! \n\n\n\nCorey Bonalewicz\, aka COREY B\, is an American radio personality\, comedian\, and content creator based in New York. Corey B has been working in Radio for over ten years. He got his start in New Orleans and has hosted radio shows in Chicago and New York. Prior to the pandemic\, Corey performed stand up in the New York comedy club circuit and was planning on touring. Corey shifted his focus to long form content during the pandemic which showcased his comedic style on top of food hacks. He has amassed over 9M followers on TikTok and almost 6M followers on Facebook. He is releasing his own BBQ sauce and has equity in a New York restaurant and cookie company. Corey co-hosts a podcast\, Cane and Corey\, which is currently behind a paywall. He had a family YouTube page with his fiancé\, The B Family\, with a decent following but stopped posting due to restrictions on videos with children in them. Corey would like to dive back into YouTube and build upon this audience with a Corey B Reacts and Corey B Reviews page.  \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\nUnderwriting Sponsor\n\n\n\nLowell Area Community Fund\, King Milling Co.\, Crystal Flash \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/corey-b-2/
LOCATION:Private: First Congregational UCC of Lowell\, 865 Lincoln Lake Ave SE\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Adam Ray
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFountain Street Church \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nReserved Seating: $35 – $45 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets will go offline the day of the event and be available for purchase at the door.  \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\nComedian Adam Ray is coming to LaughFest 2025. \n\n\n\nAdam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle\, renowned for his versatile performances across television\, film\, and digital platforms. His extensive acting credits include roles in critically acclaimed shows and movies such as Curb Your Enthusiasm\, The Barbie Movie\, MadTV\, Hacks\, Pam & Tommy\, and The Heat\, among many others.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to his prolific work in traditional media\, Adam has made significant strides in the digital space and live performances. His appearances on popular podcasts like Kill Tony\, Bad Friends\, and Two Bears\, One Cave have garnered millions of views\, with some episodes ranking among the most-watched in the shows’ histories.  \n\n\n\nAdam’s talent for impressions and character work shines through his portrayals of iconic figures like Joe Biden\, Dr. Phil\, and original characters such as Elaine\, and Jeremy. These performances have not only captivated audiences but also contributed to the rapid growth of his YouTube and social channels\, where his content continues to reach an ever-expanding audience.  \n\n\n\nOne of Adam’s standout achievements was his July 16th performance on Kill Tony\, which not only captivated viewers but also shattered records\, amassing over 15 million views within the first week. This episode has since become the most popular in the show’s history. Riding the wave of his success\, Adam is taking his show\, Dr. Phil LIVE!\, on a national theater tour\, offering fans an electrifying mix of stand-up\, crowd interactions\, celebrity guests\, surprise characters\, and unforgettable moments. His recent comedy special\, Like and Subscribe\, has further solidified his status as a must-watch performer.  \n\n\n\nAs Adam continues to tour across the country and internationally\, he remains one of the most dynamic and entertaining figures in comedy today\, consistently delivering performances that leave audiences eagerly anticipating what’s next.  \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/adam-ray/
LOCATION:Private: Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Other Seriously Funny Stuff
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SUMMARY:TCP's New Sketch Show
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Project \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $17 \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\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\nThe Comedy Project is famous for their hilarious sketch comedy shows and this new show takes things to a wonderfully weird\, new level! \n\n\n\nMost people have never witnessed live sketch comedy\, like you might see at The Second City\, but if you enjoy shows like Key & Peele\, SNL or even The Carol Burnett Show\, you’ll LOVE this show. This show will make you question who you really are\, what you really believe and will also do a third\, even more important thing! \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/tcps-new-sketch-show/
LOCATION:The Comedy Project\, 540 Leonard St NW B\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Laughter Rx Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGilda’s Club Grand Rapids \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nNursing CE: $35         Social Work-CE: $35    Non-CE: $25          Members: Free \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration for the Laughter Rx Symposium closes Thursday\, March 6 at 5 p.m! \n\n\n\n\nIn person registration will not be available.  \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\nClean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSymposium Agenda: \n\n\n\n8:15 a.m. – In Person registration opens\, coffee and networking time. \n\n\n\n8:50 a.m. – Welcome and in-person Introduction (Program Begins) \n\n\n\n9 a.m. – Jayson Dibble presents: Breaking Bad News Without Breaking Bad Yourself \n\n\n\n10:00: Break 10 mins \n\n\n\n10:10 a.m. – Keith McGill presents: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: Trading Preconception for New Perception PART I \n\n\n\n11 a.m. – Break 10 mins \n\n\n\n11:10 a.m. – Keith McGill presents: IT’S NOT WHAT YOU THINK: Trading Preconception for New Perception PART II \n\n\n\n12 p.m. Conclusion & Questions \n\n\n\nAll registrations are final.  No refunds will be available.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeith McGill\n\n\n\nKeith McGill has been a workshop leader for over two decades.  He led workshops for Jefferson County Public Schools\, Gilda’s Club\, The YMCA\, and the National Science Foundation. Keith is also an actor\, director\, playwright\, director\, and stand-up comedian. For over a decade he has been a facilitator for Shakespeare Behind Bars.  Keith also has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Louisville.    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Jayson Dibble\n\n\n\nJayson L. Dibble\, Ph.D.\, is professor and chair in the Department of Communication at Hope College\, Holland\, Mich. His teaching and research focus on topics such as the delivery of bad news\, the role of humor in communication\, and romantic relationships. He has been featured in outlets such as The Wall Street Journal\, NBC News\, The Atlantic Monthly\, TIME\, Yahoo News\, Fox News\, Women’s Health\, CNN\, and The Washington Post. Dr. Dibble lives in Holland\, Mich.\, and loves learning from smart people\, laughing\, traveling\, and curating his extensive collection of vintage air guitars. \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\n\nUnderwriting Sponsor\n\n\n\nCancer Network of West Michigan\, a joint venture between Trinity Health Michigan and University of Michigan Health – West \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						Upcoming Events					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n	\n		\n		\n		\n		\n	\n\n\n	Notice\n							\n					There are no upcoming events.
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/laughter-rx-symposium/
LOCATION:Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids\, 1806 Bridge St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Laughter Rx
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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:Gabby Bryan
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/gabby-bryan/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Up
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SUMMARY:The Dispatch & Friends Improv Comedy Show
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Project \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $10 \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\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\nJust when you thought Thursdays were safe\, The Dispatch arrives! With friends!\n\n\n\nThis is your chance to see some of the rising improv and sketch comedians in the Midwest strut their stuff! \n\n\n\nThe Dispatch is TCP’s “house improv group” and we’re so excited to turn our stage over to them. \n\n\n\nEach event will be headlined by The Dispatch but their “friends”\, from groups all over the midwest\, will also be strutting their comedic stuff all over our stage!  \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/the-dispatch-friends-improv-comedy-show/
LOCATION:The Comedy Project\, 540 Leonard St NW B\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:We Are SO Lucky
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\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\nIn 2023\, comedian Allen Trieu went through an unexpected divorce. What followed was the process of learning about dating apps\, attachment styles\, and his own blind spots. That led to more heartbreak\, but also love\, healing and self-discovery. He talks through it all in this hybrid stand-up and stage show that is as raw\, emotional and honest as it is funny. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAllen Trieu\n\n\n\nAllen Trieu is a versatile comedian who has done the LaughFest Kid’s Joke off and won the GR Roast Battle in the same day. His debut album A Cry for Help went to No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts. He has performed in the San Francisco Comedy Competition\, has been on the Bob and Tom Show and opened for Maria Bamford\, Hannibal Burress\, and others. By day\, he is a College Football Recruiting Analyst for 247Sports who has appeared on The Big Ten Network\, Fox Sports\, CBS Sports Network and ESPN Radio. He also gladly accepts all challengers in disc golf\, pickleball and fowling. \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\nAG Collaborative\, Studio C
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/we-are-so-lucky/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Gospel Fest
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nResurrection Fellowship \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\nCLN- Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis year Sister to Sister Gospel Fest and Laugh Fest will partnership to bring Gilda’s Club slogan of -Learn\, Share\, Laugh. It will take place on Thursday March 6 from 6 until 8 p.m.\, There is ample parking available at the church. We will learn of those who are on a cancer/grief journey\, will share in song through several local gospel groups and join in laughter with clean comedian Lena Green.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLena Green\n\n\n\nLena is a graduate of the University of Michigan; she received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology and her Master’s Degree in Human Performance Improvement and Instructional Design. Subsequently\, her manifold educational and cultural experiences contribute to the diverse\, insightful\, yet expletive free Christian based performances.    \n\n\n\nThe Flint\, Michigan native has performed on a multitude of stages in front of varied age\, racial\, and social groups.   Comedy is one of the very special and universal gifts that Lena offers to us all\, however\, her gifts extend far beyond those gifts that she presents on the comedy stage.  She is also a speaker\, actress\, writer\, director\, and educator.  She has written and directed three plays and a one-woman-show and as a result of her comedic talents was asked to appear as a guest lecturer at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.    \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\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/gospel-fest/
LOCATION:Resurrection Fellowship Church\, 321 Valley Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Corey B
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nGun Lake Casino & Resort @ 5:30p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nGun Lake Casino & Resort @ 7:30p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\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\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCorey B is coming to LaughFest 2025! \n\n\n\nCorey Bonalewicz\, aka COREY B\, is an American radio personality\, comedian\, and content creator based in New York. Corey B has been working in Radio for over ten years. He got his start in New Orleans and has hosted radio shows in Chicago and New York. Prior to the pandemic\, Corey performed stand up in the New York comedy club circuit and was planning on touring. Corey shifted his focus to long form content during the pandemic which showcased his comedic style on top of food hacks. He has amassed over 9M followers on TikTok and almost 6M followers on Facebook. He is releasing his own BBQ sauce and has equity in a New York restaurant and cookie company. Corey co-hosts a podcast\, Cane and Corey\, which is currently behind a paywall. He had a family YouTube page with his fiancé\, The B Family\, with a decent following but stopped posting due to restrictions on videos with children in them. Corey would like to dive back into YouTube and build upon this audience with a Corey B Reacts and Corey B Reviews page.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDetails
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/corey-b-march-6/
LOCATION:Gun Lake Casino Resort\, 1123 129th Ave\, Wayland\, MI\, 49348\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 21+,Stand Up
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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  \n\n\n\n@ 7:00 p.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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – Dr. Grins  \n\n\n\n@ 8:00 p.m. 21+ \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\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\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\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\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-15/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:North Kent Comedy- Mitten State Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nMitten Brewing Company @7:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nMitten Brewing Company @9:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\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\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\nNORTH KENT COMEDY (NKC) PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE MITTEN STATE COMEDY SHOWCASE.\n\n\n\nNKC IS A TEAM OF MICHIGAN BASED COMEDIANS\, DEDICATED TO PRODUCING COMEDY SHOWS THAT BENEFIT THEIR COMMUNITIES. \n\n\n\nTHIS SHOWCASE FEATURES A FEW OF THE BEST UP AND COMING COMEDIANS FROM DIFFERENT MICHIGAN TOWNS AND COMEDY SCENES. \n\n\n\nJOIN US AT THE MITTEN BREWING COMPANY TO BE PART OF THIS SPECIAL EVENT! \n\n\n\nNKC WILL OFFER TWO SHOWS\, TWO DIFFERENT LINEUPS AND ONE GREAT NIGHT OF COMEDY! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/north-kent-comedy-mitten-state-showcase/
LOCATION:Private: Mitten Brewing Company\, 527 Leonard St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES: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\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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/cancer-survivors-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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SUMMARY:Drums for all With Josh Dunigan
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nLowellArts   \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\nFAM- Family Friendly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrums for All! Is the product of the conversations and collaborations Josh has with the people in his life who live with disabilities of all different types. All you have to bring is your hands and smiles. Josh will get the drums! After spending some time discovering the music (and laughs) you get to share through guided activities\, you will jam and make a musical night together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJosh Dunigan\n\n\n\nJosh Dunigan is a man with a van and a plan to make music with every person he meets. Josh partners with inclusive community organizations in Michigan to create musical moments at schools\, libraries\, museums\, music festivals and residential programs.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nLowell Area Community Fund\, King Milling Co.\, Crystal Flash
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/drums-for-all-with-josh-dunigan-3/
LOCATION:Private: LowellArts!\, 223 W Main St\, Lowell\, MI\, 49331\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Music, Film & Theatre
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SUMMARY:Grand Rapids Rise
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nVan Andel Arena \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nTicket Prices Vary \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets!\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\nFAM- Family Friendly\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Grand Rapids Rise is a professional indoor volleyball team\, based in Grand Rapids\, MI that competes in the Pro-Volleyball Federation.  \n\n\n\nGet your family and friends together to watch the Rise take on San Diego Mojo! \n\n\n\nHelp us fill the stands and start of the festival with some fun! This competitive match up will be sure to keep you on your feet.  \n\n\n\nSupport LaughFest and yellow-up with your favorite LaughFest merch or splash of yellow.  Make sure you stop by the LaughFest table at the game to learn more about other events happening throughout the festival.  \n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets!\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nGrand Rapids Rise
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/grand-rapids-rise/
LOCATION:Private: Van Andel Arena\, 130 Fulton St. W\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
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SUMMARY:LaughFest: Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGrand Rapids Public Museum  \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $25 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\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\nComedians Adam Degi & Bob Smiley bring some seriously funny stuff to Laughfest Night at the Museum. Each comedian will have their own time to take the stage and get the crowd laughing.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBob Smiley\n\n\n\nComedian Bob Smiley has been touring for over 25 years. He’s written four books for Focus on the Family under the series he created called “The Adventures of Average Boy.” The award-winning “Adventures of Average Boy” humor column appears monthly in Focus on the Family Clubhouse magazine. The books\, column as well as the NRB award-winning “Official Average Boy Podcast” are aimed at making kids (and their parents) laugh while encouraging them to be the best God created them to be. Bob is the feature comedian in three “Dry Bar Comedy” specials and landed the role of Lowell the snowman in the new claymation Christmas movie Steal the Naughty List coming out Nov. 15th. Bob is also very good at mowing and has a massive hotel shampoo collection.  \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 Get Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/laughfest-night-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Private: Grand Rapids Public Museum\, 272 Pearl St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Music, Film & Theatre,Stand Up
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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:What Makes You Smile Art Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGilda’s Club Grand Rapids \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\nFAM- Family Friendly \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLaughFest has teamed up with the students of West Michigan through the “What Makes You Smile” campaign. Students were asked to think about what makes them smile and write or illustrate it on a LaughFest smile card. These smiles will be on display at the Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids clubhouse for the duration of the festival. \n\n\n\nCome see them during open hours:  \n\n\n\nMonday- Thursday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. \n\n\n\nFriday: 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. \n\n\n\nMore Event Hours Coming Soon \n\n\n\n \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
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/what-makes-you-smile-art-exhibit-2/
LOCATION:Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids\, 1806 Bridge St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Music, Film & Theatre
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SUMMARY:Gilda's Club Red Door Gala Featuring Tom Papa
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFrederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nDinner & Show Tickets: $250  \n\n\n\nSponsorship & Table Opportunities Start at $3\,000 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Dinner & Show Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn More about Table & Sponsor Opportunities\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note: when purchasing dinner and show tickets you will be prompted to create or log in to the Gilda’s Club portal. If you are unsure of your password\, please click ‘reset password.’ \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\nJoin us at the 2024 Red Door Gala to support he free emotional health program offered through Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids for anyone on a cancer or grief journey!\n\n\n\nThis year we are thrilled to host the Red Door Gala at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park during their annual Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition. Together we will toast the transformative power Gilda’s program and the hope it creates. \n\n\n\n6 p.m. Doors Open & Cocktail Reception7 p.m. Program & Dinner8:30 p.m. Entertainment\n\n\n\nGuests will also be able to enjoy Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park’s Butterflies Are Blooming Exhibition during the event. \n\n\n\nSuggested Attire: Business casual with a splash of red. Everything from jeans to cocktail dresses welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that this year’s entertainment will be Tom Papa!\n\n\n\nWith more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian\, Tom Papa is one of the top comedic voices in the country\, finding success as an actor\, host\, and author\, in film\, TV\, radio and podcasts as well as on the live stage. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe comedian has had 5 highly rated stand-up specials on Netflix including his most recently Netflix special\, What A Day! The special was taped at the iconic Wilbur Theatre in Boston. His other critically acclaimed specials include Human Mule\, Freaked Out and Tom Papa Live in New York City\, two of which were directed by Rob Zombie. \n\n\n\nOn June 6\, 2023\, Tom released his highly anticipated third book\, We’re All In This Together…..So Make Some Room. The book compiles comedic essays that aim to unite us through our stupidity. Every mistake has already been made\, and this should bring us great comfort as we join together in our fight for survival\, or at least in our attempt to get through the day. Whether we like it or not\, we’re all in this together. \n\n\n\nIn 2020\, Tom released his second book\, You’re Doing Great! – And Other Reasons To Stay Alive\, which was the follow-up to Your Dad Stole My Rake: And Other Family Dilemmas both released by St Martin’s Press\, making “Summer Must Read” lists from Parade Magazine to The New York Post. Tom is also a contributing writer to the New Yorker Magazine. \n\n\n\nTom’s highly rated podcast\, Breaking Bread with Tom Papa\, features Tom and his guest eating\, drinking\, and celebrating the true meaning of breaking bread with insightful\, revealing and always funny conversations. He also hosts the popular daily Netflix radio show\, What A Joke With Papa And Fortune on Sirius XM Channel 93 and the monthly show\, Come To Papa Live on Channel 94. \n\n\n\nTom has starred in many fan-favorite films including Paper Spiders where he stared opposite Lily Taylor\, The Informant opposite Matt Damon\, Analyze That opposite Robert DeNiro\, and The Haunted World of El Superbeasto opposite Paul Giamatti\, where Tom played the voice of El Superbeasto. He can also be seen alongside Michael Douglas and Matt Damon in the HBO film\, Behind the Candelabra\, which was directed by Steven Soderbergh and won 11 Emmys. \n\n\n\nOn TV\, Tom hosted the NBC series\, The Marriage Ref\, which ran for two seasons and had a recurring role opposite Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the CBS series\, The New Adventures of Old Christine. \n\n\n\nTom is currently on his Tom Papa: 2023 Comedy Tour! and when he’s not on the road\, Tom lives in Los Angeles with his wife\, two daughters\, a cat and dog where he spends most of his time writing and baking bread. For more info on Tom go-to: www.tompapa.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFor a full list of sponsors\, please visit gildasclubgr.org/reddoor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/gildas-club-red-door-gala-featuring-tom-papa/
LOCATION:Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park\, 1000 E. Beltline Ave. N.E.\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49525\, United States
CATEGORIES:Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Sunday Night Funnies
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nSpectrum Entertainment Complex  \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 Sunday Night Funnies began in the fall of 2008 and is the longest running local standup comedy show of its kind. In the fourteen (15+) plus years of the show’s existence over 1\,100 different comedians from around the country have performed there. Brian B. the show runner & MC is a cancer survivor and was going through his own cancer journey at the time of the first LaughFest back in 2011\, which the Funnies has been a part of ever since. \n\n\n\nThis special LaughFest performance will feature some of the best up & coming talent that has performed at the show. There will also be a 50/50 raffle with all the proceeds going to Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids. To date the Sunday Night Funnies has raised over $27\,000 for Gilda’s Club of Grand Rapids! \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\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/sunday-night-funnies/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Cooking and Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGilda’s Club Grand Rapids \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\nJoin Chef Jenna Arcidiacono\, famed owner of Amore Trattoria Italiana\, as she teaches local comedian Kristen Hirsch some of her favorite cooking techniques! \n\n\n\nJoin this funny duo and watch as they cook!  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChef Jenna Arcidiacono\n\n\n\nJenna Arcidiacono’s first job at age 14 was slinging chili dogs and root beer floats at Cook’s Drive-In in Kentwood\, Michigan. Slowly\, she began realizing that cooking was more than just a way to pay for her stirrup pants\, music cassettes and perms. She soon moved to East Lansing where she received her BFA at MSU while working in restaurants near campus. Wanting to live in a big city after graduation\, she moved to San Francisco where she fell in love with the city and a handsome Italian who was visiting from Milan. After living in Italy for 3 years and spending time in the kitchen with her new mother in law\, her passion for Italian Casalinga cuisine grew stronger. Jenna worked for small businesses\, corporations and also tried few of her own small entrepreneurial ideas. She finally realized it was time to take the leap and open Amore Trattoria Italiana in 2010. Her dream was to bring back the mom & pop feel by using locally sourced products and meeting her guests in the dining room much like dinner at home. Maurizio & Jenna are proud to continue winning food service awards during their 10 years of business. She was recently surprised with $10\,000 from Mike Rowe on his show called Returning the Favor so that Jenna could continue to feed frontline workers during the COVID pandemic. She continues to learn by hosting culinary trips all over Italy twice a year with Onward Travel. If you see a sparkly pink suv on the streets with a “Food Hug“ license plate\, that’s her.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKristin Hirsch\n\n\n\nKristin Hirsch is a local comedian\, performer\, writer and instructor. For the last eight years she has been the director of the Grand Rapids Improv Festival which brings improv troupes from all over the Midwest and beyond to Grand Rapids each fall. Kristin is also the founder and director of Lass Laugh Comedy Festival – the area’s only event dedicated to showcasing and celebrating the talents of women in comedy. By day she is the private events manager at The Comedy Project\, and by night she’s a professional goofball on The Comedy Project’s stage.  \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\nPresenting Sponsor\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/cooking-and-comedy/
LOCATION:Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids\, 1806 Bridge St NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter
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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:Choose Your own Improv
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Project \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\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\nThis interactive improv comedy show brings unknown outcomes decided by the audience. \n\n\n\nYOU get to choose what happens! It’s like a live-action version of the classic “Choose Your Own…” books!   \n\n\n\n(You know which ones we mean but we can’t say it cuz they sent us a cease and desist.)  \n\n\n\nWith the help of our host\, you will decide the fate of our comedians.  \n\n\n\nYour participation as an audience member is not required\, but highly encouraged!  \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/choose-your-own-improv/
LOCATION:The Comedy Project\, 540 Leonard St NW B\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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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:Josh Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nMidtown \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $20 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\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\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\nJosh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer\, stand-up\, actor\, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. \n\n\n\nHe is currently a writer on The Daily Show\, and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In addition\, Johnson is Comedy Central’s ‘most watched comedian ever’ with 40 million plus views to date across their platforms. As a stand-up\, Johnson headlines clubs\, colleges\, and festivals around the world. \n\n\n\nIn 2015 he was named one of Comedy Central’s “Comic to Watch”\, in 2016 a “New Face” at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal\, and in 2018 Josh was named the winner of the “New York’s Funniest” competition at the New York Comedy Festival. Johnson’s most recent stand-up special\, ‘Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself’\, premiered on Peacock earlier this year. Comedy Central released Johnson’s first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021. Johnson also co-hosts the weekly podcast\, The Josh Johnson Show (with fellow stand-up Logan Nielsen). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsor  \n\n\n\nStudio C
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/josh-johnson-3/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:10000065-1710014400-1710014400@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:THE BEST OF THE BEST (of the Best)
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe Comedy Project \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\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\nBest of the Best (of the Best) an improv comedy show at its best.\n\n\n\nImprov comedy at its very best!   \n\n\n\nAn hour of comedy featuring members of The Comedy Project cast performing a mix of short\, long and musical improv!  \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/the-best-of-the-best-of-the-best/
LOCATION:The Comedy Project\, 540 Leonard St NW B\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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