The Nashville’s Funniest Person open mike stand-up contest – at Spanky’s every Tuesday night. The work-shop atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko.
Comics should be there by 8 to guarantee a spot. The signup sheet is closed as soon as the show starts (usually about 8:30).
Weekly winners receive a cash prize AND a can of delicious Fresca plus move onto the monthly showcase.
The Boston International Comedy & Movie Festival began back in 2000 as a way to showcase New England stand-up comedy talent to bigger audiences and the entertainment industry. Given the long line of successful comedians who got their start in Boston, it seemed to be a natural fit for such a festival. The audience agreed, and the event has grown every year. In addition to the traditional stand-up comedy routines, the festival also includes improv, sketch comedy, and one-person theatre shows, as well as the newly expanded movie portion of this festival.
Over the past seven years, they’ve expanded to over a week of festivities, including outdoor family-friendly events and $10,000 in prize money for the competition winners. The addition of The Boston Park Plaza Hotel as the official host hotel and hub of the event has created a more centralized feel, and partnerships with other sponsors have helped them to include over 30 Boston venues and to bring in stars such as Lewis Black.
This year, over 96 comedians from around the world will compete for the prize money. Improv, sketch, and showcase acts will run throughout the week, and the film exhibition will take place at the historic Coolidge Corner theater.
Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but the International Man of Comedy Tom Rhodes along with Beth Donahue, Brian Bates and Shawn Tidwell invite you to get “Tickled Pink” about attending an evening of laughs and entertainment while supporting a worthy cause. This “Tickled Pink” fundraising affair for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Nashville Affiliate will take place on Friday, September 18th at the historic Belcourt Theater.
In a raucous stand up career spanning 25 years and 7 continents, Tom Rhodes has been on HBO, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and filmed two half hour specials for Comedy Central. Tom was also the host of his own late night talk show in Amsterdam for Dutch television. Tom is one of those rare exotic creatures who has dedicated his life to stand-up comedy. Nashville-based comics Beth “Damn” Donahue (CMT’s “Southern Fried Chicks” Tour), Shawn Tidwell and Brian Bates will also perform.
There’s a fairly new weekly open mic every Sunday at 8pm at Joe’s Place in Green Hills. Corey Reppond has been hosting the crap out of it. Each comic gets five minutes. Sign-up starts at 7:30, the show starts at 8.
Open mic stand-up comedy contest. $100 to the WINNER (as decided by the audience). LOSERS get a can of consolation Fresca. Be there at 8:30 to sign up, show starts at 9. Everybody gets 5 minutes. Go over your time and you are disqualified. Limited number of spots available! Don’t be late. Hosted by America’s Favorite Comedian Of All Time, Chad Riden.
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The Nashville’s Funniest Person open mike stand-up contest – at Spanky’s every Tuesday night. The work-shop atmosphere features local regulars, nationally touring acts trying out new material, and the occasional lunatic wacko. 
