Good Humor: Hugs for Higgins

Anybody who has been part of the Milwaukee comedy scene for any length of time will tell you that it is a supportive community. No joking.

Find out yourself.

7 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 4, at ComedySportz, 420 S. 1st St.

That’s when comedians and lovers of comedy are scheduled to put on a show of support for a keystone in Milwaukee comedy: Tim Higgins.

As Tim explains on Facebook, his wife, Eva, has had one horrendous bummer of a time recovering from a tumble she took 15 years ago. Multiple misdiagnoses, three surgeries and disability have resulted in Tim working three jobs. And still, he and Eva have a heap of bills to contend with.

And so, the Milwaukee comedy community is rallying to help.

For a suggested donation of $5, you’ll see the good humor of

  • Greg Bach
  • Erik Koconis
  • Ryan Lowe
  • Stacy Pawlowski
  • Sammy Arechar
  • And Tim’s improv group, The Midnite Show

The doors open at 7 p.m. The show starts at 8. The evening includes a raffle as well as a hugging zone. Donate. Then hug.

“And that’s what people are like: ‘How can I help?’”

Tim Higgins