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  • Friday December 19th 07:00PM
  • Sam Tallent
  • Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian,  novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. For the last decade he has  performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and  Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes  on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light  (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever”,  Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality"), heralded as the definitive book  on stand up comedy, is soon to be a major motion picture, and his novella ATTABOY was  published as an Audible Original. Waiting For Death to Claim Us, his comedy special, is  available on Amazon Prime. He lives in Colorado and cooks dinner for his wife every  night.*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 December 19th 09:30PM
  • Sam Tallent
  • Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian,  novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. For the last decade he has  performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and  Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes  on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light  (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever”,  Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality"), heralded as the definitive book  on stand up comedy, is soon to be a major motion picture, and his novella ATTABOY was  published as an Audible Original. Waiting For Death to Claim Us, his comedy special, is  available on Amazon Prime. He lives in Colorado and cooks dinner for his wife every  night.*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 December 20th 07:00PM
  • Sam Tallent
  • Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian,  novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. For the last decade he has  performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and  Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes  on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light  (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever”,  Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality"), heralded as the definitive book  on stand up comedy, is soon to be a major motion picture, and his novella ATTABOY was  published as an Audible Original. Waiting For Death to Claim Us, his comedy special, is  available on Amazon Prime. He lives in Colorado and cooks dinner for his wife every  night.*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 December 20th 09:30PM
  • Sam Tallent
  • Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian,  novelist and host of the Chubby Behemoth Podcast. For the last decade he has  performed more than 45 weekends per year in North America, Asia, Australia and  Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes  on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light  (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever”,  Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality"), heralded as the definitive book  on stand up comedy, is soon to be a major motion picture, and his novella ATTABOY was  published as an Audible Original. Waiting For Death to Claim Us, his comedy special, is  available on Amazon Prime. He lives in Colorado and cooks dinner for his wife every  night.*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 December 21st 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 8:30PM | Doors @ 8PM | Host: 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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  • Saturday December 27th 09:30PM
  • Gender Blender Presents
  • Gender Blender Presents: JAYE MCBRIDE (Comedy Cellar)Produced and hosted by Caleb Theodore ShermanJaye McBride is funny, smart and according to the New York Times, has "...an ear for jokes." Jaye is a regular at New York City’s Comedy Cellar and has performed at venues across the country, including Red Rocks and Madison Square Garden. She was also featured as one of the "New Faces" at the Just For Laughs comedy festival, the Netflix is a Joke Festival and many more.In addition to comedy, Jaye recently won a Writer's Guild award for her writing on 'Inside Amy Schumer'.
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  • Sunday December 28th 07:00PM
  • Handren Seavey
  • Handren Seavey is a rising comedian known for his storytelling and pushing the limits of what you thought you'd laugh at. He began his career in the Portland open mics then Moving to Boston and eventually Los Angeles where he performs regularly at The Comedy Store and Improv. Handren has a special"XI YRS" on YouTube as well as his podcast The Great Handshake.IG: @handrenseaveyTikTok: @handrenseavey YouTube Special: https://youtu.be/iPno3xe4pUU?si=yuF20mNV0EI43oSp
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  • Sunday December 28th 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday @ 8:30PM | Doors @ 8PM | Host: 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 January 4th 12:00PM
  • New Talent Showcase
  • Welcome to the New Talent Showcase!Formerly known as Open Mic Night, this show still features the spontaneity and variety of an open mic, but we felt the term didn’t fully capture the quality of the performances. The New Talent Showcase is a curated experience by professional comedian Matt Dundas, featuring open sign-ups for both seasoned comedians and newcomers alike.Each show highlights a diverse lineup of comics, with a featured performer delivering a longer set every week!This is a FREE show, but we’ve included an option for attendees to pay what they wish if they’d like to further support local comedy. Your presence is support enough, but every dollar helps us continue building this scene, creating more opportunities for emerging comedians, and offering them additional stage time.Show @ 8:30pm | 21+ Sign-ups for comedians remain under the Open Mic tab on our website, and you can also sign up in person. 
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  • Friday January 16th 07:00PM
  • Ray Harrington
  • Ray Harrington is an infectiously charming comedian who performs across the globe with hilariously irreverent material and marvelous improvisational riffing that embraces life with a smile. He's been seen on Conan, and his documentary BE A MAN won the LA Comedy Festival before premiering exclusively on Hulu. His first album from Stand Up! Records, The Worst Is Over, debuted at the top of the comedy charts on Amazon and iTunes. His latest album, Overwhelmed, debuted at Number 1 on Amazon and at the top of the Billboard Comedy Charts.Ray has been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show, Immaterial. Ray was named Best Comedian by the Providence Phoenix, was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, and was invited to host the International Filmapalooza Awards in Hollywood. He was awarded Best Documentary at the LA Comedy Festival as well as the SNOB Film Festival, and premiered his film BE A MAN at the New York Comedy Festival. His web series, Undependent, won Best Comedy at the NYC Web Festival, and won Best Actor for Undependent at the London Web Festival.Ray has been heard on nationally syndicated radio along with Sirius/XM and he's been seen on Conan, Hulu, ABC, FOX, TBS, and SBS Australia.
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  • Saturday January 17th 07:00PM
  • Ray Harrington
  • Ray Harrington is an infectiously charming comedian who performs across the globe with hilariously irreverent material and marvelous improvisational riffing that embraces life with a smile. He's been seen on Conan, and his documentary BE A MAN won the LA Comedy Festival before premiering exclusively on Hulu. His first album from Stand Up! Records, The Worst Is Over, debuted at the top of the comedy charts on Amazon and iTunes. His latest album, Overwhelmed, debuted at Number 1 on Amazon and at the top of the Billboard Comedy Charts.Ray has been seen at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his show, Immaterial. Ray was named Best Comedian by the Providence Phoenix, was a finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival, and was invited to host the International Filmapalooza Awards in Hollywood. He was awarded Best Documentary at the LA Comedy Festival as well as the SNOB Film Festival, and premiered his film BE A MAN at the New York Comedy Festival. His web series, Undependent, won Best Comedy at the NYC Web Festival, and won Best Actor for Undependent at the London Web Festival.Ray has been heard on nationally syndicated radio along with Sirius/XM and he's been seen on Conan, Hulu, ABC, FOX, TBS, and SBS Australia.
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  • Friday January 23rd 07:00PM
  • Adrienne Iapalucci
  • Adrienne Iapalucci is a comedian, writer, and performer based in New York. Her stand-up special, “The Dark Queen” directed by Louis CK and produced by Ari Shaffir is now streaming on Netflix. As a stand-up, Adrienne is a JFL New Faces alum. She won the first ever People’s Choice award at the New York Comedy Festival and made her TV debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Netflix included her on Degenerates Season 2 alongside fellow comedians Ms. Pat, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, and others. One of the jokes from her Degenerates set was featured in Netflix's Best of 2020 Stand-Up special. In 2023, Adrienne did a 15-minute set on Louis CK’s live-streamed stand-up special at Madison Square Garden. She has also appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, Matt and Shane’s Secret Pod, Are You Garbage, Your Mom’s House, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The Late Show with David Letterman, and more. Her debut album, Baby Skeletons was released in 2020 and was named Interrobang's Top Eleven Comedy Albums of 2020. It was met with high praise from fellow comedians Neal Brennan, Patton Oswalt, Chris Rock, Anthony Jeselnik and others. When she’s not touring the country, she can be seen at The Comedy Cellar.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 January 24th 07:00PM
  • Adrienne Iapalucci
  • Adrienne Iapalucci is a comedian, writer, and performer based in New York. Her stand-up special, “The Dark Queen” directed by Louis CK and produced by Ari Shaffir is now streaming on Netflix. As a stand-up, Adrienne is a JFL New Faces alum. She won the first ever People’s Choice award at the New York Comedy Festival and made her TV debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Netflix included her on Degenerates Season 2 alongside fellow comedians Ms. Pat, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, and others. One of the jokes from her Degenerates set was featured in Netflix's Best of 2020 Stand-Up special. In 2023, Adrienne did a 15-minute set on Louis CK’s live-streamed stand-up special at Madison Square Garden. She has also appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, Matt and Shane’s Secret Pod, Are You Garbage, Your Mom’s House, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The Late Show with David Letterman, and more. Her debut album, Baby Skeletons was released in 2020 and was named Interrobang's Top Eleven Comedy Albums of 2020. It was met with high praise from fellow comedians Neal Brennan, Patton Oswalt, Chris Rock, Anthony Jeselnik and others. When she’s not touring the country, she can be seen at The Comedy Cellar.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 January 24th 09:30PM
  • Adrienne Iapalucci
  • Adrienne Iapalucci is a comedian, writer, and performer based in New York. Her stand-up special, “The Dark Queen” directed by Louis CK and produced by Ari Shaffir is now streaming on Netflix. As a stand-up, Adrienne is a JFL New Faces alum. She won the first ever People’s Choice award at the New York Comedy Festival and made her TV debut on NBC’s Last Comic Standing. Netflix included her on Degenerates Season 2 alongside fellow comedians Ms. Pat, Jim Norton, Nikki Glaser, and others. One of the jokes from her Degenerates set was featured in Netflix's Best of 2020 Stand-Up special. In 2023, Adrienne did a 15-minute set on Louis CK’s live-streamed stand-up special at Madison Square Garden. She has also appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience, Matt and Shane’s Secret Pod, Are You Garbage, Your Mom’s House, This Week at the Comedy Cellar, The Late Show with David Letterman, and more. Her debut album, Baby Skeletons was released in 2020 and was named Interrobang's Top Eleven Comedy Albums of 2020. It was met with high praise from fellow comedians Neal Brennan, Patton Oswalt, Chris Rock, Anthony Jeselnik and others. When she’s not touring the country, she can be seen at The Comedy Cellar.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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