Name: Empire Comedy Club
Address: 575 Congress St 2nd floor, Portland, ME, 04101

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Thursday July 31st 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Thursday July 31st 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Thursday July 31st 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Thursday July 31st 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Friday August 1st 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Friday August 1st 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Friday August 1st 09:30PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Friday August 1st 09:30PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Saturday August 2nd 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Saturday August 2nd 07:00PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Saturday August 2nd 09:30PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Saturday August 2nd 09:30PM
Dan Soder
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime. Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify. His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix. Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents". Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*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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Sunday August 3rd 07:00PM
Brendan Sagalow
With equal parts confident social observation and cutting self-deprecation, New York City-based comedian Brendan Sagalow has deftly and defiantly owned the stage for over 10 years. His debut full-hour comedy special, Thin Lips, was released in August 2024 on Youtube and continues to receive critical acclaim. Brendan performed as a “New Face” in the 2022 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He has also taken part in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and the New York Comedy Festival. He was a finalist in 2018’s New York’s Funniest, 2017’s Carolines Comedy Club Competition, and 2017’s Carolines March Madness Competition. He has written for MTV's Joking Off, and appeared on ViceTV’s Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike and the popular Barstool Sports series Answer the Internet. He is a recurring guest on The Jim and Sam Show, Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio, and The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder. Brendan co-hosted Here’s the Scenario podcast with fellow comedians Mike Cannon and Mike Feeney, and now hosts his own show, Sagdaddy Da Pod. He has been a guest on a wide array of popular podcasts, including Are You Garbage?, Tuesdays with Stories, and Legion of Skanks. When not touring nationally, Brendan can be seen performing at clubs across New York City.*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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Sunday August 3rd 07:00PM
Brendan Sagalow
With equal parts confident social observation and cutting self-deprecation, New York City-based comedian Brendan Sagalow has deftly and defiantly owned the stage for over 10 years. His debut full-hour comedy special, Thin Lips, was released in August 2024 on Youtube and continues to receive critical acclaim. Brendan performed as a “New Face” in the 2022 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. He has also taken part in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival, Skankfest, and the New York Comedy Festival. He was a finalist in 2018’s New York’s Funniest, 2017’s Carolines Comedy Club Competition, and 2017’s Carolines March Madness Competition. He has written for MTV's Joking Off, and appeared on ViceTV’s Tumbleweeds with Killer Mike and the popular Barstool Sports series Answer the Internet. He is a recurring guest on The Jim and Sam Show, Barstool Sports’ KFC Radio, and The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson and Dan Soder. Brendan co-hosted Here’s the Scenario podcast with fellow comedians Mike Cannon and Mike Feeney, and now hosts his own show, Sagdaddy Da Pod. He has been a guest on a wide array of popular podcasts, including Are You Garbage?, Tuesdays with Stories, and Legion of Skanks. When not touring nationally, Brendan can be seen performing at clubs across New York City.*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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Sunday August 3rd 08:30PM
OPENmic
OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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Sunday August 3rd 08:30PM
OPENmic
OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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Wednesday August 6th 07:00PM
Patrick Bolduc & Friends
Patrick Bolduc and Friends Patrick Bolduc, brings his funniest friends from Chicago to Portland Maines Empire comedy Club. This Comedic variety show includes Stand up as well as solo sketch from multiple headliners in one evening.Patrick Bolduc, a native of Maine, began his comedy career in New England and has been featured twice on the Portland Comedy Festival . Now residing in Chicago he is a regular at The Laugh Factory and Zanies where he recently recorded his “Micro Set Special” for Zanies Digital. You can hear Patrick on the upcoming Best Of Chicago on Sirius XM this spring.John Gasper, a high-energy, witty comedian, is ready to bring the house down with his unapologetically funny and relatable style. Known for his "bro" humor, John has been cracking up crowds for years, diving deep into hilarious stories about his relationship with his wife, the absurdities of everyday life, and, of course, his beloved balls. He is a regular at The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Bar in Chicago and a contributor to The Onion.Andy Bolduc (@andy_bolduc on Instagram) is a comedian, actor, and writer based in Chicago. He is a member of the mainstage cast at The Second City, co-writing and performing in The Second City’s 110th, 111th, and 112th revues. He co-hosts and writes for the new podcast Idiotically Speaking with Chris Kattan, which launched in July 2024. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Andy trained and improvised at the Annoyance Theatre, iO, and ImprovAcadia. His sketch group, Cigarette Sandwich (@cigsandwich), was voted the Chicago Reader’s Best Digital Sketch Show in 2020.
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Wednesday August 6th 07:00PM
Patrick Bolduc & Friends
Patrick Bolduc and Friends Patrick Bolduc, brings his funniest friends from Chicago to Portland Maines Empire comedy Club. This Comedic variety show includes Stand up as well as solo sketch from multiple headliners in one evening.Patrick Bolduc, a native of Maine, began his comedy career in New England and has been featured twice on the Portland Comedy Festival . Now residing in Chicago he is a regular at The Laugh Factory and Zanies where he recently recorded his “Micro Set Special” for Zanies Digital. You can hear Patrick on the upcoming Best Of Chicago on Sirius XM this spring.John Gasper, a high-energy, witty comedian, is ready to bring the house down with his unapologetically funny and relatable style. Known for his "bro" humor, John has been cracking up crowds for years, diving deep into hilarious stories about his relationship with his wife, the absurdities of everyday life, and, of course, his beloved balls. He is a regular at The Laugh Factory and The Comedy Bar in Chicago and a contributor to The Onion.Andy Bolduc (@andy_bolduc on Instagram) is a comedian, actor, and writer based in Chicago. He is a member of the mainstage cast at The Second City, co-writing and performing in The Second City’s 110th, 111th, and 112th revues. He co-hosts and writes for the new podcast Idiotically Speaking with Chris Kattan, which launched in July 2024. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Andy trained and improvised at the Annoyance Theatre, iO, and ImprovAcadia. His sketch group, Cigarette Sandwich (@cigsandwich), was voted the Chicago Reader’s Best Digital Sketch Show in 2020.
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Thursday August 7th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Thursday August 7th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Thursday August 7th 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Thursday August 7th 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Friday August 8th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Friday August 8th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Friday August 8th 09:30PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Friday August 8th 09:30PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Saturday August 9th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Saturday August 9th 07:00PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Saturday August 9th 09:30PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Saturday August 9th 09:30PM
Rosebud Baker
Rosebud Baker is a comedian, actor, and Emmy-award winning writer. Named as Variety’s "Top 10 Comics To Watch," and Vulture’s "Comedians You Should and Will Know," Rosebud is currently a writer for Saturday Night Live. Rosebud wrote and performed on two W.G.A. Award-nominated sketch series: That Damn Michael Che and Inside Amy Schumer. She's performed stand-up on That’s My Time with David Letterman on Netflix, Bill Burr’s The Ringers on Comedy Central, and her debut stand-up special, Whiskey Fists, premiered in 2021 on Comedy Central’s YouTube channel, produced by Bill Burr & All Things Comedy. Her acting work can be seen in Life & Beth on Hulu and the upcoming horror-comedy feature film Hell of A Summer, directed by Finn Wolfhard & Billy Bryk.*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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Sunday August 10th 08:30PM
OPENmic
OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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Sunday August 10th 08:30PM
OPENmic
OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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Thursday August 14th 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Thursday August 14th 09:00PM
THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*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.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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Friday August 15th 07:00PM
Jessimae Peluso
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com *Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases may 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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Friday August 15th 07:00PM
Jessimae Peluso
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com *Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases may 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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Saturday August 16th 11:00AM
B.A.D. BRUNCH
B.A.D. BRUNCH!Third Saturday of the month! @ 11am | Doors @ 10:30am. FOOD BY... Union BagelTickets are sold in seating packages.
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Saturday August 16th 11:00AM
B.A.D. BRUNCH
B.A.D. BRUNCH!Third Saturday of the month! @ 11am | Doors @ 10:30am. FOOD BY... Union BagelTickets are sold in seating packages.
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Saturday August 16th 07:00PM
Jessimae Peluso
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com *Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases may 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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Saturday August 16th 07:00PM
Jessimae Peluso
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com *Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases may 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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Saturday August 16th 08:00PM - Empire Presents at Batson River
Alex Giampapa at Batson River
Empire Comedy Club Presents: Comedy at Batson RiverJoin us at 82 Hanover Street in Portland, ME for a brand new comedy series with BATSON RIVER!Alex Giampapa began performing stand-up comedy in Boston at the age of 19 and soon became a popular act all across New England. He’s performed with comedians like Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, Luis J Gomez, Ilana Glaser, Sarah Cooper, Judah Friedlander, Gary Gulman, Matt Braunger, Sammy Obeid, Eugene Mirman, Eric D’Alessandro, Adam Devine and Erik Griffin. Alex headlines shows nationwide, and has been featured in many comedy festivals including The Rogue Island Comedy Festival (Newport, RI), The Big Pine Comedy Festival (Flagstaff, AZ), The Boston Comedy Festival, The Vermont Comedy Festival and The Motor City Comedy Festival (Detroit, MI).His edgy, but relatable style has made him a popular choice for many different types of audiences:“His voice and onstage demeanor may be soothing, but that doesn’t mean [he] won’t bring a scorching set of well-crafted jokes, hot takes on current events, and a good, healthy dose of social commentary” - VanyalandAlex has had digital success too: he’s been featured on Comedy Central Asia, Funny or Die, and has been the #1 post on Reddit three times. His “War Money” joke has gone viral on multiple occasions and was shared by celebrities/politicians such as Mos Def, DL Hughley, Gina Carano, Niecy Nash, Jamaal Bowman and Nina Turner.Alex also wrote, produced, directed and co-starred in a comedy pilot, Poor Effort.
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Saturday August 16th 08:00PM - Empire Presents at Batson River
Alex Giampapa at Batson River
Empire Comedy Club Presents: Comedy at Batson RiverJoin us at 82 Hanover Street in Portland, ME for a brand new comedy series with BATSON RIVER!Alex Giampapa began performing stand-up comedy in Boston at the age of 19 and soon became a popular act all across New England. He’s performed with comedians like Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, Luis J Gomez, Ilana Glaser, Sarah Cooper, Judah Friedlander, Gary Gulman, Matt Braunger, Sammy Obeid, Eugene Mirman, Eric D’Alessandro, Adam Devine and Erik Griffin. Alex headlines shows nationwide, and has been featured in many comedy festivals including The Rogue Island Comedy Festival (Newport, RI), The Big Pine Comedy Festival (Flagstaff, AZ), The Boston Comedy Festival, The Vermont Comedy Festival and The Motor City Comedy Festival (Detroit, MI).His edgy, but relatable style has made him a popular choice for many different types of audiences:“His voice and onstage demeanor may be soothing, but that doesn’t mean [he] won’t bring a scorching set of well-crafted jokes, hot takes on current events, and a good, healthy dose of social commentary” - VanyalandAlex has had digital success too: he’s been featured on Comedy Central Asia, Funny or Die, and has been the #1 post on Reddit three times. His “War Money” joke has gone viral on multiple occasions and was shared by celebrities/politicians such as Mos Def, DL Hughley, Gina Carano, Niecy Nash, Jamaal Bowman and Nina Turner.Alex also wrote, produced, directed and co-starred in a comedy pilot, Poor Effort.
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