Detroit Comedy

[paulisakson]

I recently moved back to the Detroit area (from COLLEGE) and I've been looking for places to see/perform/avoid stand-up comedy. So far I've only checked out open mic Joey's Comedy Club in Livonia.

Anybody here know of Detroit-area comedy clubs/events that are worth going to?

Next week I intend to check out open mics at the Comedy Castle, Club Bart, and the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. Wish me luck!

[paulisakson]

No replies! I'm all alone in the universe!

[AndyHohner]

I'm from the Metro area too and you pretty much named all the places available to see/perform comedy in the area. I've seen a couple shows at the AA comedy showcase and found that to be the most enjoyable room. I hope everything went well.

Also, Louis C.K. is performing at my alma mater Michigan State on Thursday so you may want to check that out.

[AndyHohner]

If you're really jonesing for some imrov, there is also a Second City in Novi. I have never been but I know it exists.

[AndyHohner]

I just found out about this thread, so I'm on a posting frenzy. Upcoming AST faves:

Doug Benson and Graham Elwood: Dr. Grin's (Grand Rapids), Nov 6-8

Jackie Kashian: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Nov 6-8

Aziz Ansari: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Nov 9

Ted Alexandro: Dr. Grin's, Nov 13-15

Jimmy Pardo: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, Dec 11-13 (not on the calendar, but it's on his myspace)

[P-Dub]

New club in Ferndale - all improv for now. Looks to be good, there are funny people involved.
gocomedy.net

Also for improv, the Planet Ant in Hamtramck. planetant.com.

Clubs not mentioned include Chaplin's in Clinton Township and All Star Comedy Club in Allen Park (Gallagher's coming soon).

Rorshach out.

[paulisakson]

I saw open mic nights at Club Bart and Comedy Castle. It was tolerable! I have yet to go to AA Comedy Showcase, but it'll happen.
I saw the Chaplin's website and the logo creeped me out.

And I do also plan to check out the Second City and Planet Ant. I know people who know people who preform at those venues. And I'll be sure to check out Go Comedy when the time comes (maybe on Thursdays before open mic at Club Bart!). Awesome!

[paulisakson]

Also, since I'm on a forum that cares, I'm a PA on a movie with David Cross, Jay Johnston, and Legendary Comedian Robert Kline in Dearborn and Novi.

[Garon]

I grew up about 2 blocks from Joey's Comedy Club. I wasn't really into stand up when I lived there that's a recent development thanks to the UCB Theatre but I'll be back in town for a few days at the end of the month and it looks like nothing is happening so...

oh well.

[AndyHohner]

Jimmy Dore is going to be at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase from Jan. 22-24. It says he's going to be doing his Citizen Jimmy show. It's going to be awesome.

[charles]

Stella will be at the Blind Pig next weekend december 6th, thats a saturday for an early show doors open at 7

[AndyHohner]

Thanks for the Stella scoop. I'll be there.

Tim & Eric will be at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on January 25.
Also, Dave Attel is going to be at Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle on March 12.

Finally and most importantly, Detroit's favorite son Dave Coulier returns in January to talk about stuff and how he sees it!

[AndyHohner]

Is anyone else going to see the shooter next weekend?

[TacoSmith]

Is anyone else going to see the shooter next weekend?

I am going to be at the Thursday show, and possibly one of the Friday shows. I'm pretty psyched.

[charles]

Is anyone else going to see the shooter next weekend?

whats the shooter?

how did u like stella. i enjoyed it alot. i missed out on getting a dvd though....

[AndyHohner]

whats the shooter?

how did u like stella. i enjoyed it alot. i missed out on getting a dvd though....

The shooter is jimmy pardo's nickname. I think i'm going to the saturday shows. I don't get to see stella because my car broke down, but i'm glad it was good.

[CJ Toledano]

A couple of my friends are on the Second City Tour Co. that is doing a residence at the theater in Novi for the holidays. They are really, really funny and I recommend you checking it out. I believe their run is Thursday-Sunday nights.