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Looking for a laugh? The Baltimore comedy scene continues to grow in 2018, and there’s no shortage of great comedy stand-up shows to see. Here are 9 upcoming comedic performances that you can attend for up to half-price (or better!). Please keep in mind, quantities are limited on discounted tickets, so if you’re really interested, snag those tickets while they’re still available!
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“Living Single” Comedians John Henton & Kim Coles
- Where: Baltimore Comedy Factory — 5625 O’Donnell Street, Baltimore
- When: August 9, 10 & 11
- Times: August 9 at 8pm / August 10 at 8pm & 10:30pm / August 11 at 7pm & 9:30pm
- Regular price: $20 – $23
- Discounted price: $13 – $15 Purchase your discount tickets here
Sweethearts on the hit ’90s sitcom Living Single reunite on stage when Kim Coles and John Henton co-headline this comedy show at the Baltimore Comedy Factory. Known for her roles on In Living Color, Frasier and alongside Queen Latifah in Living Single, Coles is always in demand for her live stage and comedy performances. After sold-out performances of her one-woman show, Oh But Wait, There’s More!, Coles returns to her first love: stand-up comedy. Henton made his mark in the ’90s when he impressed Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show before scoring notable roles in two popular and long-running sitcoms: Living Single and The Hughleys. Since then, he’s appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, The View, Conan and Politically Incorrect, among many others.
Comedian Mike Cannon
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: August 10 & 11
- Times: 7:30pm & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $20
- Discounted price: $10 Purchase your discount tickets here
Mike Cannon’s debut comedy album I Think It Just Kicked In, debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes comedy charts and No. 7 on the Billboard comedy charts and has over a million streams on Pandora. In March 2017, he made his stand up comedy television debut on AXS Gotham Comedy Live with host and stand-up comedy icon/first time stand-up performer, Fran Drescher. Mike has recently appeared as a regular guest on Fox’s Red Eye, a talking head on TruTV’s Greatest Ever, as a panelist on Comedy Central’s The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, TruTV’s Top Funniest, MTV’s Failosophy, and more. He currently is a regular guest on several Sirius/XM Radio shows and popular podcasts, as well as hosting one of his own – Irish Goodbye Podcast.
NYC Comedy Invades Baltimore
- Where: Joe Squared — 33 W. North Avenue, Baltimore
- When: August 11, September 8, October 13, November 10, December 8
- Times: 7:30pm
- Regular price: $10
- Discounted price: $5 Purchase your discount tickets here
Jordan Raybould is a rising star on the New York comedy scene, and now he’s hitting Joe Squared in Baltimore to share the love. As if that weren’t enough reason to make you want to turn off the TV and head out for some real laughs, Jordan’s bringing some of his funny New York friends with him. They’re people you’ve seen on Comedy Central, MTV, Netflix and other places.
Comedian James Goff
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: August 16, 17 & 18
- Times: August 16 at 8pm / August 17 at 7:30 & 9:45pm / August 18 at 7:30 & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $10-$20
- Discounted price: Free – $5 Purchase your discount tickets here
Actor, comedian, and writer James Goff was born and raised in the South Bronx of New York City. He has worked with some of the best in the business, and James Goff’s appearances include The Today Show, Gotham Comedy Live, Comedy Central’s Open Mic Fight, Sirius Radio, and a performance for Superbowl XLII Champions The New York Giants. When he’s not headlining around the country, James is producing a weekly podcast, The Force 2 Care Podcast, centered around surviving parenthood and speaking to at risk youth about overcoming life’s obstacles.
Comedian Jordan Rock
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: August 23, 24 & 25
- Times: August 23 at 8pm / August 24 & 25 at 7:30pm & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $10 – $20
- Discounted price: Free – $10 Purchase your discount tickets here
Jordan Rock recently wrapped season two of the Netflix series Love, which Judd Apatow co-created and wrote with Paul Rust and Lesley Arfin (Brooklyn Nine-Nine). He is also set to star as “High Guy” in the Comedy Central half-hour comedy, Drunk Girl, High Guy, which will be produced by A24. Jordan has also appeared on FX’s Totally Biased, Gotham Comedy Live and NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Jordan recently wrapped the Netflix feature film San Bernardino Bound, starring opposite Josh Peck and Tony Revolori. He was recently named one of JFL’s New Faces to Watch at the 2016 Montreal festival.
Comedy Murder Mystery “Back To The 80’s”
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: September 8
- Times: 7:30pm & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $20
- Discounted price: $10 Purchase your discount tickets here
Back by popular demand, this Ferris Bueller, Marty McFly and all things 80’s murder mystery mashup stars 98 Rock morning show host Justin Schlegel. In it, you’re attending an event at Glenbrook North High School in Chicago. Students, faculty and alumni are gathering to open a time capsule that was planted exactly 30 years ago. But a still unsolved murder case will transport you back to that time when gas was under a dollar a gallon and cell phones were the size of a brick. Joining Justin will be fellow 98 Rocker Joe Robinson as well as comedians Rob Maher, Tommy Sinbazo and Erik Woodworth. However, the real stars of the show are once again, you the audience. Some of you will get to play parts in the show and all of you will guess who the murderer is. Jean jackets and leg warmers are encouraged. Eat. Drink. Laugh. Solve a murder.
Comedian Mike Vecchione
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: September 14 & 15
- Times: 7:30pm & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $20
- Discounted price: $5 Purchase your discount tickets here
Mike Vecchione has appeared on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Comedy Central’s Fresh Face Debates and Russell Simmons Presents: Stand Up at the El Rey Theatre. Mike also had a guest appearance on the IFC hit show Z Rock. In 2010, Mike won the People’s Choice Award for the New York Comedy Festival, was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and was selected to perform at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival (New Faces). Later that year, Mike went on to perform on The Tonight Show Starring Jay Leno and shot his own half- hour special for Comedy Central. In 2014, Mike appeared on Comedy Underground with Dave Attell on Comedy Central, was again a semi-finalist on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen. In 2015, Mike appeared on Conan on TBS and Inside Amy Schumer. In 2017, Mike appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Mike headlines across the United States and is based in New York City.
Magic, Mentalism & Comedy at Willard & Wood: An Evening of Impossibilities
- Where: The Grand — 225 North Charles Street, Baltimore
- When: August 17 & September 22
- Times: 8pm
- Regular price: $45 – $75
- Discounted price: $22.50 – $35 Purchase your discount tickets here
Prepare to be shocked by uncanny mental feats and otherworldly occurrences at Willard & Wood: An Evening of Impossibilities, hosted by two of the Washington, DC area’s top magicians. In this intended-for-adults show at The Grand, Willard Royal and Peter Wood blend magic, mentalism and a healthy dose of clean comedy for an intimate and up-close performance that harkens back to the private parlor magic shows that dazzled high society crowds more than a century ago. Come dressed in your finest cocktail attire for this extraordinarily enchanting performance, now in its third year.
Comedian Mickey Cucchiella
- Where: Magooby’s Joke House — 9603 Deereco Rd., Timonium
- When: August 31 & September 1
- Times: 7:30pm & 9:45pm
- Regular price: $20
- Discounted price: $5 Get your complimentary tickets here
A Baltimore staple in comedy, Mickey Cucchiella is always current, edgy and unpredictable. His stream of consciousness style is incredibly unique and entertaining. It’s never the same show twice with Cucchiella. He may be small in stature but he’s huge in personality.
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