Clam Jam is the latest iteration of the standing Monday open mic for standup comedy in Milwaukee’s funky Riverwest neighborhood. Real-life roommates Allison Dunne and Liz Ziner host the Clam Jam, which took the place of the long-running Comedy Show Comedy Show open mic beginning Feb. 2. Clam Jam – 8 p.m. Mondays, Bremen Cafe […]
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You can’t end the first month of 2015 without taking in a grand comedy hour. So, to make it convenient for you, the folks at Milwaukee Comedy are running The Grand Comedy Hour – 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 31 This month’s Grand Comedy Hour features Milwaukee’s own Anthony Washington (pictured), who has been performing his unique
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One of our favorites in Milwaukee Comedy is the very versatile, creative and multi-disciplined Ryan Lowe. He spoke recently with Rachel Owens and Matt Kemple as part of a new series on WUWM Radio – 89.7 FM. Ryan refers to himself as the Lone Wolf and the idiot-savant of comedy. He discusses his craft and
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It’s a new year, and everyone is thinking about the time ahead, but what about the past? Say… far enough in the past it’s considered retro? Sounds like another Retro Comedy Night! One of the best original comedy shows in Milwaukee is presenting a special Anniversary Spectacular this Friday with help from sketch comedy group Dynamo Kickstand! There will
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You know him as a nationally touring standup and a character actor in such films as “Meet the Browns” and “Barbershop 2: Back in Business.” This past weekend, Milwaukee’s own Allen Edge directed one of the 10 comedy sketches at Patrick Schmitz‘s semi-annual Sketch 22. Now, you get a chance to see him deliver his masterfully
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Fresh from her Jan. 9 appearance in the Ragtime Variety Hour and her exclusive interview in The Milwaukee Record, Liz Ziner is joining a handful of other brash young standup comedians in the Comedy Show Comedy Show with Jake Kornely and Friends. 8 p.m., Jan. 10, Bremen Cafe, 901 E Clarke St. Click the link above to
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As the cold snow and subzero windchills blow into Milwaukee, it’s wise to plan a cozy getaway to avoid the elements and enjoy yourself with friends. What better way than to huddle in a basement warming up to some of the funniest comics in the Upper Midwest! At 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 9, the producers of the Ragtime
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Resolve to laugh more in 2015. You know it’s good for you. We’re here to help. Check out our comedy events calendar regularly for shows to enjoy and workshops to participate in. (If you’re practicing comedy in the Milwaukee area, be sure to share performance dates on the calendar for others to see.) Keep tabs on upcoming
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One of the more prolific participants in the Milwaukee comedy community, Lee Rowley also has a big heart. Proof of that is the show he has organized to raise money to help send Milwaukee Americorps participants to El Salvador to build two homes through Habitat for Humanity. Lee Rowley & Friends, 8 p.m., Friday, Dec. 26
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Impressions, characters, quips and kookiness – comedian Martin Morrow has an arsenal of comic tools he may pull out at any moment when performing. With a background in not just stand up comedy, but also sketch and improvisation, Morrow has developed a unique style of comedy he has performed all over the country in clubs,
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