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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\nRiver City Improv will be returning to LaughFest 2026. \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\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/river-city-improv-3/
LOCATION:Wealthy Theatre\, 1130 Wealthy St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED-Monet X Change
DESCRIPTION:Venue & Showtime:\n\n\n\nThe Big Room \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\nDue to unforeseen travel circumstances\, Monet X Change has canceled her Saturday\, March 14\, show at LaughFest. The Big Room is automatically refunding all tickets that were purchased online with a debit/credit card. The Big Room is working to reschedule her performance as soon as possible.  \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions\, you can contact The Big Room at thebigroom@silvagr.org \n\n\n\nPlease check out our full event listing for other events happening this evening.  \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\nMonét X Change\n\n\n\nMonét X Change (RuPaul’s Drag Race\, The Traitors) is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian and true multi-hyphenate born and bred in New York City. Known for her unforgettable charisma and effortless ability to command a room with beauty\, stage presence\, and sharp storytelling\, Monét has received critical acclaim for her comedy work from The Guardian\, Playbill\, NBC News\, Out Magazine\, and TODAY.com. She has performed sold-out shows at comedy clubs and theaters around the U.S.\, U.K. and Canada\, as well as the Netflix Is a Joke and Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. Her debut one-woman comedy show Life Be Lifin’ garnered rave reviews\, with Playbill calling it “a work more on par with the likes of Mike Birbiglia and Alex Edelman.” \n\n\n\nMonét delivers a distinctive mix of charm\, insight\, and biting humor to every stage. Often dancing with sociopolitical themes\, Monét’s comedy takes a raucous dive into everything and everyone. She’s also the co-host of the hit WEBBY and GLAAD Media Award-Winning podcast “Sibling Rivalry\,” alongside Bob the Drag Queen\, and the creator and host of her new YouTube chat show\, “Monét Talks.” \n\n\n\nOn screen\, Monét is best known for her iconic stints on three seasons of RuPaul’s Drag Race—including snatching the crown on All Stars 4. You also may have caught her in Netflix’s Survival of the Thickest\, cracking up audiences on After Midnight (CBS) with Taylor Tomlinson\, and— soon—in the newest season of The Traitors on Peacock.  \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/monet-x-change/
LOCATION:The Big Room\, 975 Ottawa Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nDinner+ Show \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe Gilmore \n\n\n\nDoors at 6:30 p.m.Dinner at 7 p.m.Show at 8 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $57 \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\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from comedy clubs to churches and corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired\, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. \n\n\n\nA native of Camden\, South Carolina\, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina\, is a veteran of the U.S. Army\, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act\, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. \n\n\n\nUsing his ability to merge leadership and laughter\, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent\, Dry Bar Comedy\, Lifetime\, BET\, Amazon Prime\,TBN\, Daystar\, USA\, the Word Network and Circle TV\, and been featured on SiriusXM\, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. \n\n\n\nMike is currently on his 2026 ‘Open Mike Tour\,’ headlining comedy clubs across the country. \n\n\n\nHe resides in Columbia\, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHayden Kristal\n\n\n\nYou could call Hayden Kristal a horse girl\, but they prefer neigh/them.   \n\n\n\nHayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist\, a headlining show at Netflix is a Joke\, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie\, and over two million followers on social media. When not on the road\, Hayden lives on a farm in Colorado with equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget\, Squidward\, Debbi From Accounting\, and Donkey Devito.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Sultan\n\n\n\nAli Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central\, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner Menu \n\n\n\nBaby Farm Greens (GF)(VG)(DF) – baby farm lettuce\, carrot curls\, bell peppers\, cucumbers\, grape tomatoes\, lemon chive vinaigretteGoat Cheese Redskin Mashed Potatoes (GF)(V)Sautéed Green Beans (GF)(V)– basil butterTuscan Chicken (GF) – garlic cream sauce\, sundried tomatoes\, parmesan\, wilted spinachVegetable Penne Pasta (VG) \n\n\n\nDessert For PurchaseCookie Butter Cheesecake – cookie butter ganache\, whipped cream\, topped with oat cookie streuselFlourless Chocolate Torte (GF) – raspberry sauce\, honeycomb pieces\, crème anglaisePeanut Butter Cup Tart – peanut butter mousse\, chocolate ganache\, peanut butter cup crumble \n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nEdward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection\, River Valley Wealth Management
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-dinner-3/
LOCATION:The Gilmore\, 5179 W River Dr NE\, Comstock Park\, Michigan\, 49321
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. \n\n\n\nDoors at 6 p.m.Show at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $3521+ \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\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from comedy clubs to churches and corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired\, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. \n\n\n\nA native of Camden\, South Carolina\, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina\, is a veteran of the U.S. Army\, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act\, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. \n\n\n\nUsing his ability to merge leadership and laughter\, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent\, Dry Bar Comedy\, Lifetime\, BET\, Amazon Prime\,TBN\, Daystar\, USA\, the Word Network and Circle TV\, and been featured on SiriusXM\, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. \n\n\n\nMike is currently on his 2026 ‘Open Mike Tour\,’ headlining comedy clubs across the country. \n\n\n\nHe resides in Columbia\, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHayden Kristal\n\n\n\nYou could call Hayden Kristal a horse girl\, but they prefer neigh/them.   \n\n\n\nHayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist\, a headlining show at Netflix is a Joke\, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie\, and over two million followers on social media. When not on the road\, Hayden lives on a farm in Colorado with equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget\, Squidward\, Debbi From Accounting\, and Donkey Devito.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Sultan\n\n\n\nAli Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central\, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \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\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nEdward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-21/
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:Gospel Fest
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nResurrection Fellowship \n\n\n\nDoors at 1:30 p.m.Event at 2 p.m. \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\nCLN- Clean Adult Laughs\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSister to Sister’s GospelFest and LaughFest are partnering to bring Gilda’s Club’s slogan of “Learn\, Share\, Laugh” to the main stage!  We will learn from those who have experienced a cancer and/or grief journey\, share in songs through The Gospel Believers and enjoy laughter with Artist Lena Green.  This event will take place at Resurrection Fellowship Church\, 321 Valley Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49504 on Saturday\, March 14 from 2 until 4:30 p.m.  There is ample parking available at the church. \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\nPresenting Sponsor
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/gospel-fest-2/
LOCATION:Resurrection Fellowship Church\, 321 Valley Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49504\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nBrunch+ Show \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe Gilmore \n\n\n\nDoors & Brunch at 11 a.m.Show at 12 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $50 \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\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from comedy clubs to churches and corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired\, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. \n\n\n\nA native of Camden\, South Carolina\, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina\, is a veteran of the U.S. Army\, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act\, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. \n\n\n\nUsing his ability to merge leadership and laughter\, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent\, Dry Bar Comedy\, Lifetime\, BET\, Amazon Prime\,TBN\, Daystar\, USA\, the Word Network and Circle TV\, and been featured on SiriusXM\, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. \n\n\n\nMike is currently on his 2026 ‘Open Mike Tour\,’ headlining comedy clubs across the country. \n\n\n\nHe resides in Columbia\, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHayden Kristal\n\n\n\nYou could call Hayden Kristal a horse girl\, but they prefer neigh/them.   \n\n\n\nHayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist\, a headlining show at Netflix is a Joke\, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie\, and over two million followers on social media. When not on the road\, Hayden lives on a farm in Colorado with equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget\, Squidward\, Debbi From Accounting\, and Donkey Devito.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Sultan\n\n\n\nAli Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central\, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \n\n\n\n\n\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\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\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nDenison Financial\, Edward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-brunch/
LOCATION:The Gilmore\, 5179 W River Dr NE\, Comstock Park\, Michigan\, 49321
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-19/
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:Pop Scholars Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Venue & Showtime:\n\n\n\nMidtown \n\n\n\nDoors at 7 p.m.Show at 8 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\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\nPop Scholars Improv Comedy\n\n\n\nPop Scholars is improv comedy at its best – always keeping you on your toes and never reaching for the easy joke. They impress with 2 hours of fast-paced humor\, uncanny comedic-timing\, and natural on-stage chemistry. Pop Scholars shows always come with a unique blend of energy\, surprising humor\, and revealing the hilarity in the mundane. Be sure to check them out – you’ll be glad you did. They’re real smart. And stupid funny.  \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/pop-scholars-improv-comedy-2/
LOCATION:Midtown\, 123 Ionia Ave.\, SW\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-20/
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:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nDinner + Show \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. \n\n\n\nDoors at 5:30 p.m.Dinner at 6 p.m.Show at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $57 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT Thank you to our friends at Raymond James\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. 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He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner Selection \n\n\n\nBaby Farm Greens (GF)(V) – baby farm lettuce\, shredded carrots\, radish coins\, cucumbers\, grape tomatoes\, lemon vinaigretteGoat Cheese Redskin Mashed Potatoes – Roasted Rainbow Carrots (GF)(V)(DF)Michigan honey glaze\, herb oilTuscan Chicken (GF) – garlic cream sauce\, sundried tomatoes\, parmesan\, wilted spinachBurgundy Wine Braised Pot Roast (GF)(DF) – natural gravy\, mirepoix \n\n\n\nDessert \n\n\n\nChef’s Assorted Minis (2pp)tartlets\, cookies\, brownies \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\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nEdward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-dinner-2/
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:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B. \n\n\n\nDoors at 6 p.m.Show at 7 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $3521+ \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLOW TICKET INVENTORY\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from comedy clubs to churches and corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired\, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. \n\n\n\nA native of Camden\, South Carolina\, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina\, is a veteran of the U.S. Army\, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act\, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. \n\n\n\nUsing his ability to merge leadership and laughter\, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent\, Dry Bar Comedy\, Lifetime\, BET\, Amazon Prime\,TBN\, Daystar\, USA\, the Word Network and Circle TV\, and been featured on SiriusXM\, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. \n\n\n\nMike is currently on his 2026 ‘Open Mike Tour\,’ headlining comedy clubs across the country. \n\n\n\nHe resides in Columbia\, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHayden Kristal\n\n\n\nYou could call Hayden Kristal a horse girl\, but they prefer neigh/them.   \n\n\n\nHayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist\, a headlining show at Netflix is a Joke\, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie\, and over two million followers on social media. When not on the road\, Hayden lives on a farm in Colorado with equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget\, Squidward\, Debbi From Accounting\, and Donkey Devito.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Sultan\n\n\n\nAli Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central\, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \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\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nEdward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-18/
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:Clean Comedy Showcase & Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nDinner + Show \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe Gilmore \n\n\n\nDoors at 6:15 p.m.Dinner at 6:45 p.m.Show at 8 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $57 \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\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\nTim Convy\n\n\n\nTim Convy is a comedian and musician from St. Louis\, Missouri. As a member of the rock band Ludo\, Tim has performed on The Tonight Show\, Jimmy Kimmel Live\, MTV\, and at venues and festivals all over the country. After a decade of touring with Ludo full-time\, Tim studied improvisation at The Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theater in New York City and began performing stand-up comedy at a few of the country’s legendary comedy clubs and several terrible ones.  \n\n\n\nTim’s material stems from his decade on the road\, his Midwestern upbringing\, and all his romantic relationships\, from the abysmal to his wildly successful recent marriage. Tim co-hosts the Nate Bargatze-produced podcast The Consumers with Greg Warren and Sean O’Brien. Tim has also worked as a writer and producer on on a variety of television shows from Comedy Central’s Not Safe with Nikki Glaser to MTV’s House of Style.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo\n\n\n\nMaggie Hughes DePalo is a Chicago comedian\, born and raised on the city’s southside. After getting married and starting a family\, Maggie pursued stand-up comedy when she realized it’s a lot more fun than ‘book club’. Her deadpan style and sarcastic storytelling about marriage\, motherhood and mammograms has won over audiences of all ages. Maggie has 130K+ social followers\, 25M+ views on Instagram & TikTok\, with several viral clips landing her on Inside Edition\, Yahoo News\, The New York Post\, Daily Mail\, Business Insider & Fox News. Maggie performs regularly at Zanies Chicago where she sold out 3 shows in her headlining debut. She recently performed for Nateland’s “The Showcase\, Season 3”. She is also the co-founder of ALL THAT GOOD STUFF\, a comedy showcase and production company. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin\n\n\n\nMike Goodwin is a refreshingly funny comedian. A southern gentleman with a curious mind\, love for people\, and heart for God\, Mike Goodwin is in a class all his own. His signature bowtie represents his expectation-defying brand of comedy that leaves a variety of audiences – from comedy clubs to churches and corporate events to swanky galas – laughing hysterically and completely inspired\, without a foul or vulgar word spoken. \n\n\n\nA native of Camden\, South Carolina\, Mike holds a master’s degree in Education from the University of South Carolina\, is a veteran of the U.S. Army\, and a former primary and secondary education professional. He infuses his varied life experiences into his act\, making him relatable to audiences from all walks of life. \n\n\n\nUsing his ability to merge leadership and laughter\, Mike is a powerful communicator whose primary goal is to leave places and people better than he found them. He’s appeared on America’s Got Talent\, Dry Bar Comedy\, Lifetime\, BET\, Amazon Prime\,TBN\, Daystar\, USA\, the Word Network and Circle TV\, and been featured on SiriusXM\, the That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour with Annie F. Downs and USO Europe Comedy Tour. \n\n\n\nMike is currently on his 2026 ‘Open Mike Tour\,’ headlining comedy clubs across the country. \n\n\n\nHe resides in Columbia\, SC with his beautiful wife Rozalynn and their two children. \n\n\n\n   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHayden Kristal\n\n\n\nYou could call Hayden Kristal a horse girl\, but they prefer neigh/them.   \n\n\n\nHayden’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned them a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist\, a headlining show at Netflix is a Joke\, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie\, and over two million followers on social media. When not on the road\, Hayden lives on a farm in Colorado with equine-pals Chicken Elizabeth Nugget\, Squidward\, Debbi From Accounting\, and Donkey Devito.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAli Sultan\n\n\n\nAli Sultan is a Yemeni-Ethiopian immigrant. His comedy can be seen on Comedy Central\, Donttell and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. He filmed his Half Hour comedy special in Dubai for Comedy Central Arabia and won the Best in The Midwest competition at Gildas LaughFest. His Drybar special has over 1.8 million views on YouTube. He can be seen on the new PBS Roots of Comedy series.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner Menu \n\n\n\nBaby Farm Greens (GF)(VG)(DF) – baby farm lettuce\, carrot curls\, bell peppers\, cucumbers\, grape tomatoes\, lemon chive vinaigretteGoat Cheese Redskin Mashed Potatoes (GF)(V)Sautéed Green Beans (GF)(V)– basil butterTuscan Chicken (GF) – garlic cream sauce\, sundried tomatoes\, parmesan\, wilted spinachVegetable Penne Pasta (VG) \n\n\n\nDessert For PurchaseCookie Butter Cheesecake – cookie butter ganache\, whipped cream\, topped with oat cookie streuselFlourless Chocolate Torte (GF) – raspberry sauce\, honeycomb pieces\, crème anglaisePeanut Butter Cup Tart – peanut butter mousse\, chocolate ganache\, peanut butter cup crumble \n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors: \n\n\n\nEdward Jones\, Raymond James\, The Gilmore Collection
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/clean-comedy-showcase-dinner/
LOCATION:The Gilmore\, 5179 W River Dr NE\, Comstock Park\, Michigan\, 49321
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Gilda's Club Red Door Gala Featuring Preacher Lawson
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\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 2025 Red Door Gala to support the 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\n\n\nWe’re thrilled to share that this year’s entertainment will be Preacher Lawson\n\n\n\nPreacher Lawson was born in Portland\, OR\, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis\, TN. He moved20 times before the age of 10\, but if you asked him what city he’s from he’d say Orlando\, FL\, becausethat’s where he grew as a comedian.  \n\n\n\n\n\nLawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hitseries\, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT (2017) where he made it to the final round. Based off his stellar performance in season 12\, Lawson was invited to compete on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special\, GET TO KNOW ME\, which premieredon BET+ in 2019. \n\n\n\nIn Television\, Lawson can be seen on HBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW as well as NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently\, he can be seen on THE TONIGHT SHOW talking about his fame recognition and MMA fight. \n\n\n\nLawson has built a massive following on TikTok of 3.2 Million followers. His YouTube channel has amassed over 600\,000 subscribers and features clips of stand-up\, MMA training\, and even Vegan cooking tips! He recently completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country. \n\n\n\n For more info on Preacher Lawson go-to: Preacher Lawson. \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/rdg-preacher-lawson/
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:Pop Scholars Improv Comedy
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nWealthy Theatre \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $16 \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\n\n\n\n\n\nPop Scholars Improv Comedy\n\n\n\nDo you love improv (see: Whose Line Is It Anyway)? Well Pop Scholars is always keeping you on your toes and never reaching for the easy joke. They impress with 2 hours of fast-paced humor\, uncanny comedic-timing\, and natural on-stage chemistry. Pop Scholars shows always come with a unique blend of energy\, surprising humor\, and revealing the hilarity in the mundane. Be sure to check them out – you’ll be glad you did. They’re real smart. And stupid funny.  \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/pop-scholars-improv-comedy/
LOCATION:Wealthy Theatre\, 1130 Wealthy St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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SUMMARY:The Virtual Reality Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B20 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 \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\nYou’ll see all the action as the scene from VR will be simulcast to the TV screens in Dr. Grins while each comedian is live on stage in front of you. The future is now… and it’s hilarious!  \n\n\n\nVR headsets are not required to view the live performance and will not be provided. \n\n\n\nNote: The performance will be recorded and people in the audience could appear in the final edited video. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 Sponsor\n\n\n\nThe Gilmore
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/the-virtual-reality-showcase-2/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Stand Up
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SUMMARY:Clean Comedy Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Event Type:\n\n\n\nBrunch + Show (Menu Below) \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – 3rd Floor  \n\n\n\n@ 11:00 a.m. 18+ \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\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Type:\n\n\n\nDinner + Show(Menu Below) \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – 3rd Floor  \n\n\n\n@ 6:00 p.m. 21+ \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $57 \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\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@ 7:00 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\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\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
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,ID: 21+,Showcase,Stand Up
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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: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
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@ 6:00 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 Raymond James\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@ 7:00 p.m. 21+ \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $30 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\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@ 9:30 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\nEvent Type:\n\n\n\nShow \n\n\n\n\n\nVenue + Time:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B – 3rd Floor  \n\n\n\n@ 9:30 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\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\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\nBuy Tickets\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-16/
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: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: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: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: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: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: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\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\nRiver City Improv will be returning to LaughFest 2024. \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\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/river-city-improv/
LOCATION:Wealthy Theatre\, 1130 Wealthy St. SE\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Improv & Sketch,Local Laughter
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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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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:10000099-1709991000-1709991000@www.laughfestgr.org
SUMMARY:The Virtual Reality Showcase
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nThe B.O.B20 Monroe Ave NW\, Grand Rapids\, MI 49503 \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\n\n\nYou’ll see all the action as the scene from VR will be simulcast to the TV screens in Dr. Grins while each comedian is live on stage in front of you. The future is now… and it’s hilarious!  \n\n\n\nVR headsets are not required to view the live performance and will not be provided. \n\n\n\nNote: The performance will be recorded and people in the audience could appear in the final edited video. \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\nSoapstone Comedy Club
URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/the-virtual-reality-showcase/
LOCATION:The B.O.B.\, 20 Monroe Ave.\, NW\, Grand Rapids\, Michigan\, 49503\, United States
CATEGORIES:ID: 18+,Stand Up
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