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Brian Glowacki
  • Friday November 8th 07:00PM
  • Brian Glowacki
  • Doors @ 6pm | Show @ 7pm | 21+Brian Glowacki's comedy feels like home.  His playful style and originality have quickly taken him from a small town class clown to a nationwide crowd favorite.  Brian's likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation's premier emerging talents.  Brian is the national touring opener for comedian Bob Marley as well as headlining many clubs and festivals on his own.  Most notably he became the first independent, local comedian to headline the historic Wilbur Theatre in Boston MA and had his giant head on billboards on the Las Vegas strip for his headlining weeks at the Laugh Factory at the Tropicana.  "BGlow" has performed at the Funny or Die "Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival". He received "Best of Fest" honors at Burbank Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival and San Diego Comedy Festival.  He connects daily to his growing tribe on social media through short videos about his family and his travels.
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Alex Grubbard
  • Saturday November 9th 07:00PM
  • Alex Grubbard
  • Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm | 21+Alex Grubard is a stand-up comedian, writer, game show host and producer, but he is not a musician. His first album "Let Me Teach You How To Distill Gin" was released on Helium Comedy Records in 2021. Grubard is host and creator of Weeding Out The Stoned, which has been written about in Time Out New York, USA Today and many more reputable publications. He has performed sketch comedy on Comedy Central, stand-up on mtvU and heard on SiriusXM. Grubard has made appearances at Cape Fear Comedy Festival, Philly Fringearts, competed in the Seattle International Comedy Competition and is a multi-year finalist in Philly's Phunniest. Alex came up in the Philly comedy scene where he performed his wacky brand of stand-up regularly at Helium Comedy Club and Punch Line Comedy Club opening for headliners including Dave Attell, Tommy Davidson, Bobby Lee, Kevin Nealon and dozens more. Currently residing in New Jersey, Alex has been called, "The Mayor of Jersey City comedy," for his popular comedy nights at White Eagle Hall and Pet Shop. He refuses to learn an instrument.
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Weeding out the Stoned
  • Saturday November 9th 09:30PM
  • Weeding out the Stoned
  • Doors @ 9pm | Show @ 9:30pm | 21+WEEDING OUT THE STONEDWeeding Out The Stoned is The Game Show of Sobriety Tests! Eight comedians enter the game. All but one of them are stoned! It's up to all of us to eliminate the high players and leave the sober person left alone on stage at the end of the games. Alex Grubard leads the investigation by seeking testimony, playing mind games and administering sobriety tests of America's premier stoned comedians. Weeding Out The Stoned has been called, "endearingly absurd," by BrooklynVegan and one of, "The Best 4/20 Events in the United States," by Philadelphia Weekly. The show has also been featured in New York Comedy Festival, Philly Comedy Festival, The 420 Expo and Borscht Belt Fest. Weeding Out The Stoned has partnered numerous times with NORML to illuminate the absurdity of federal cannabis prohibition.
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Crowd Source
  • Sunday November 10th 07:00PM
  • Crowd Source
  • CROWD SOURCE 'An Audience inspired comedy show'Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm | 21+Tickets are FREE! Although we encourage all audience members to pay with a TOPIC for the SHOW!WHAT IS IT?Welcome to "Crowd Source" at Empire Comedy Club! You call the shots in this new comedy show where the audience provides the topics, and our line-up of talented comedians pull them out of a bucket and create jokes on the spot. Get ready for a hilarious night, where anything goes, and laughter is guaranteed!for fans of 'Stand Up on the Spot'
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Steve Hofstetter
  • Thursday November 14th 07:00PM
  • Steve Hofstetter
  • Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown. Hofstetter's national TV debut came on ESPN's Quite Frankly, where Stephen A. Smith yelled at him for three minutes. Hofstetter has also appeared on CBS' "Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson", Showtime's "White Boyz in the Hood", VH1's "Countdown", Sundance's "On the Road in America", and ABC's "Barbara Walter's Special", where he thankfully did not cry. He is the host and executive producer of "Laughs" on Fox networks, where he only cries occasionally.One of the top booked acts on the college circuit, the original writer for collegehumor.com has also released six albums. Hofstetter has written humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com, where he publicly admitted to being a Ranger fan. After hosting Four Quotas on Sirius Satellite Radio for two seasons, Hofstetter moved to broadcast radio, and his Sports Minute (Or So) was syndicated on over 170 stations and in over 30 newspapers. Hofstetter's second live comedy album ("Cure For the Cable Guy") reached #20 on Billboard's comedy charts. His third album ("Dark Side of the Room") was the first ever pay-what-you-want" comedy album, since people were going to steal it anyway. His fourth album consisted of an hour of 100% ad-libbed material, which is, frankly, nuts. And his fifth album hit #1 on iTunes' comedy charts, which is also a bit nuts.Hofstetter's brutal tour schedule consists of over 100 colleges and dozens of clubs every year, and is fueled by an immense online popularity, tons of press, and a Prius with great gas mileage. He reached 200,000 friends on Facebook (still the world record), 400,000 more on MySpace, and high shelves in grocery stores. While Hofstetter's live shows are routinely sold out, he is best known for his writing, first published at age 15, mainly to impress girls. At 18, he co-founded "Sports Jerk of the Week", an irreverent website featured by press like USA Today's Baseball Weekly, Sports Illustrated and CNN. And at 20, Hofstetter took a year off of school to head up web content for the New York Yankees. The Yankees won the World Series that year, which would have been wonderful if they hadn't beaten Hofstetter's Mets. Yes, he's also a Mets fan. Poor kid.While an undergraduate at Columbia University, Hofstetter was a well-read columnist for the Columbia Daily Spectator and a voice of the Lions. After a summer writing for Maxim, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated for Kids, Hofstetter syndicated his column in several newspapers.Without his glasses, Hofstetter also looks a great deal like Michael Rappaport.Steve's VIP M&G Package Items- Private Group Meet and Greet w/ Steve Hofstetter- Photo Opportunity- Limited Edition Shirt or Autographed Book- Autographed Tour Poster or Audiobook- 8 Comedy Albums
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Jackie Kashian
  • Friday November 15th 07:00PM
  • Jackie Kashian
  • Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm 21+Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. She’s been heard on NPR and Audible. Her 5 comedy albums and specials have been number one on Amazon and Apple. Currently, she has two podcasts “The Jackie and Laurie Show” and “The Dork Forest,” and a new TINY comedy special "LOOKING BACK" shot from the camera of a Mazda 6 in reverse.$20 GA / $30 PS in advance
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Jackie Kashian
  • Saturday November 16th 07:00PM
  • Jackie Kashian
  • Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm 21+Jackie Kashian is a stand-up comedian who has been seen on After Midnight, Conan, Corden, HBO, Netflix, and Comedy Central. She’s been heard on NPR and Audible. Her 5 comedy albums and specials have been number one on Amazon and Apple. Currently, she has two podcasts “The Jackie and Laurie Show” and “The Dork Forest,” and a new TINY comedy special "LOOKING BACK" shot from the camera of a Mazda 6 in reverse.$20 GA / $30 PS in advance
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The Sunday Showcase
  • Sunday November 17th 07:00PM
  • The Sunday Showcase
  • Sunday Night Comedy! Doors @ 6pm | Show @ 7pm | 21+Cap your weekend off with laughter for Empire Comedy Club's Sunday Night Showcase!Caleb Theodore ShermanCaleb’s uncalled for vulnerability and gleeful confessionals have delighted audiences throughout New England, often leaving them in a chanting fervor of silliness. They began performing in 2017 and have since featured for internationally renowned comedians such as Jessica Michelle Singleton, Myq Kaplan, Tim Murray, Irene Tu, Jenny Zigrino, and Kate Sisk.Nate Curran is a comedian and cofounder of the “The Comedy Mill” out of Biddeford, Maine.
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Empire Improv presents: The Cage Match
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YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Friday November 22nd 07:00PM
  • YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Doors @ 6pm & 9pm | Show @ 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and TV host. He’s a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon Show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Bad Friends and Tigerbelly. His insanely popular podcast LongDays with Yannis Pappas is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. His previous podcast History Hyenas with Chris Distefano is also available on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Yannis has two hour-long stand-up comedy specials on YouTube (Mom Love 2022 & Blowing the Light 2019), an hour-long album (Let Me Be Yannis) and a half hour Comedy Central Special (2014) all available on YouTube. He was the host of NextVR's virtual reality live stand-up series, Live In Gotham (44 episodes 2018-19). He was also the host of AOL's award winning Original Series, 2 Point Lead (a sports comedy show). Yannis was also the co-host of MSG's sports fan show, The Bracket, BetMGM’s Unleashed with Olivia harlan Dekker and the co-host of ABC's Fusion Live. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian.
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YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Friday November 22nd 09:30PM
  • YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Doors @ 6pm & 9pm | Show @ 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and TV host. He’s a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon Show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Bad Friends and Tigerbelly. His insanely popular podcast LongDays with Yannis Pappas is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. His previous podcast History Hyenas with Chris Distefano is also available on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Yannis has two hour-long stand-up comedy specials on YouTube (Mom Love 2022 & Blowing the Light 2019), an hour-long album (Let Me Be Yannis) and a half hour Comedy Central Special (2014) all available on YouTube. He was the host of NextVR's virtual reality live stand-up series, Live In Gotham (44 episodes 2018-19). He was also the host of AOL's award winning Original Series, 2 Point Lead (a sports comedy show). Yannis was also the co-host of MSG's sports fan show, The Bracket, BetMGM’s Unleashed with Olivia harlan Dekker and the co-host of ABC's Fusion Live. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian.
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YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Saturday November 23rd 07:00PM
  • YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Doors @ 6pm & 9pm | Show @ 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and TV host. He’s a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon Show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Bad Friends and Tigerbelly. His insanely popular podcast LongDays with Yannis Pappas is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. His previous podcast History Hyenas with Chris Distefano is also available on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Yannis has two hour-long stand-up comedy specials on YouTube (Mom Love 2022 & Blowing the Light 2019), an hour-long album (Let Me Be Yannis) and a half hour Comedy Central Special (2014) all available on YouTube. He was the host of NextVR's virtual reality live stand-up series, Live In Gotham (44 episodes 2018-19). He was also the host of AOL's award winning Original Series, 2 Point Lead (a sports comedy show). Yannis was also the co-host of MSG's sports fan show, The Bracket, BetMGM’s Unleashed with Olivia harlan Dekker and the co-host of ABC's Fusion Live. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian.
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YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Saturday November 23rd 09:30PM
  • YANNIS PAPPAS
  • Doors @ 6pm & 9pm | Show @ 7pm & 9:30pm | 21+Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, podcaster and TV host. He’s a regular on The Joe Rogan Experience, Tim Dillon Show, Your Mom’s House, 2 Bears 1 Cave, Bad Friends and Tigerbelly. His insanely popular podcast LongDays with Yannis Pappas is available on YouTube and wherever you listen to podcasts. His previous podcast History Hyenas with Chris Distefano is also available on Youtube and wherever you listen to podcasts. Yannis has two hour-long stand-up comedy specials on YouTube (Mom Love 2022 & Blowing the Light 2019), an hour-long album (Let Me Be Yannis) and a half hour Comedy Central Special (2014) all available on YouTube. He was the host of NextVR's virtual reality live stand-up series, Live In Gotham (44 episodes 2018-19). He was also the host of AOL's award winning Original Series, 2 Point Lead (a sports comedy show). Yannis was also the co-host of MSG's sports fan show, The Bracket, BetMGM’s Unleashed with Olivia harlan Dekker and the co-host of ABC's Fusion Live. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian.
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Comedy Cause It Matters
  • Sunday November 24th 07:00PM
  • Comedy Cause It Matters
  • Doors at 6pm | Show at 7pm | 21+Laugh for a cause at 'COMEDY CAUSE IT MATTERS'. Our inaugural event on November 24th supports HOPE SQUAD MAINE, with different charities benefiting each month.FACEBOOKBring the following items to be donated to the homeless.Soft granola bars, peanut butter crackers, oatmeal packets, pop tarts, body wipes,10oz coffee cups and lids, Hot cocoa cannisters, and Ground coffee
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El Grande 20th Anniversary Show
  • Wednesday November 27th 08:00PM
  • El Grande 20th Anniversary Show
  • Come celebrate 20 years of original ska music from El Grande. Deeply rooted in the local Portland music scene, El Grande has been captivating audiences up and down the east coast with a unique brand of ska, rocksteady and reggae since 2004.We’re excited to have some of our closest friends from the scene join us for the celebration:Legendary Maine punks, The Outsiders Punkabilly RebelsPortland reggae-fusion rockers, Roots, Rhythm & DubThe one and only Portland celtic punk icons, The PubcrawlersThese bands have supported us so much throughout the years and we’re honored to have them kick off the festivities.Get ready for a super high-energy, wicked fun night. See you there, Portland.
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DARK & DIRTY: 4
  • Friday November 29th 09:00PM
  • DARK & DIRTY: 4
  • Doors at 8:30pm | Show at 9pm | 21+ CONTENT WARNINGDARK & DIRTY:4Join us for an evening of Dark and Dirty comedy as our line up of comedians try some of their edgier material!*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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Bryan Vokey
  • Saturday November 30th 07:00PM
  • Bryan Vokey
  • Bryan Vokey was born and raised in beautiful Westbrook, Maine where his entire childhood was enveloped by the rotten egg sulfur fumes emanating from the smokestacks of SD Warren. He is a comedian, youtuber and veteran of the United States Army. Sure they asked him to leave a bit early but it was an honorable discharge so you’re still welcome. Also, ladies, he played bass in a punk band called Neon Piss. Bryan can be seen weekly-ish as the cohost of The Kyle Dunnigan show on YouTube and has been seen/heard on About Last Night with Adam Ray, Can’t Get Right with Kurt Metzger, and too many others to list . His stand up clips have been viewed over 20 million times. He also wrote mean things for the Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin. Bryan tours all over the world, headlining in over 20 countries and has a confusing amount of fans in Switzerland aka the worst country in the world. He has opened on tour for Maria Bamford, Preacher Lawson, Kyle Dunnigan, Chris Estrada, etc. He is regularly seen at the Hollywood Improv and clubs all over New York. Reminder, if you don’t buy tickets to the show then you hate the troops and you hate freedom.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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