Comedians Mike McCarthy, Christine Hurley, and Skip Daniels perform at The Vault on Thursday, Nov. 20. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show starts at 8 p.m. McCarthy is known as “The Comedy Barbarian.” He brings his sharp stand-up style to the stage alongside Hurley’s quick wit and Daniels’ comic flair. Tickets are $15 […]
An eight-week class led by Kate Teichman will teach the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing. Students will explore premise, character, and dialogue through writing exercises, sketch analysis, and live reads. The course ends with a class performance. Teichman has more than 20 years of experience in theater, improv, and sketch comedy. She holds a BFA […]
Westport Sketch Comedy Show takes place Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grange. The event is free, and nonperishable food donations are appreciated. After eight weeks of classes with Kate Teichman Improv, the On Tenterhooks Group will present original sketches written and performed by local students. Come out for some lighthearted entertainment and […]
An eight-week Intro to Improv Comedy class for adults begins Tuesday, Dec. 16, at 6:30 p.m. at The Grange in Westport. The course covers the basics of improv and scene work through games and exercises. It is open to all levels and concludes with a student performance. The fee is $255.
Boston Bad Boys Comedy Night brings sharp stand-up and fast laughs to The Vault. Headliner Jonathon Gates leads a lineup. Doors open at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Seating is first-come, first-served. Food and drinks are available before the show. Admission […]
Comedy Night is a laugh-filled evening of stand-up led by headliner Mike Murray. The show features Andy and Mr. Kuze. Audiences can expect sharp jokes from comics with distinct voices and mixed styles. Mike Murray is known for smart observations and strong crowd connection. Andy and Mr. Kuze add fast-paced humor and fresh perspectives. Admission […]
Peter Gross returns with his popular comedy hypnosis show at The Vault on Friday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. The performance blends audience participation and humorous stage hypnosis. Tickets are $23.85 general admission with a single folding chair (no table / dinner service at folding chairs). […]
Lighthouse Tavern presents Escape the Box Comedy Night, a live stand-up showcase with big laughs. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m. Arrive early for seating, drinks, and a menu made for the night. Late arrivals may be seated at the venue’s discretion. Tickets are $20. One drink minimum per person. Nonalcoholic […]
Laughs are on tap Thursday, March 5 at Lighthouse Tavern. Show starts at 8 p.m. Doors open at 7. Host Alex Joseph Pires, a New Bedford native, brings the lineup home. He has appeared in "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" and Netflix’s The Punisher. He will also perform. Boston comedian Casey McNeal headlines. His special, […]
Sequins and pancakes go hand in hand on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at The Vault. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the show begins at noon. Ultima hosts, joined by local performers Chloe Savage, Bella Luna, Jen Dafluid, and Phlegm Mignon. No cover charge. A special breakfast menu will be available as performances unfold. The […]
Green jokes and quick wit lead the way into St. Patrick’s Day when the Fighting Irish Comedy Show comes to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on March 13, 2026. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m. Lineup features Mike McCarthy, Derrick Keane, Dave Sinclair, and Colleen McCauley. Tickets are $25. […]
Marlon Wayans will perform at The Zeiterion for one night only at 8 p.m. Friday, March 20. Tickets range from $39 to $69 plus fees. Actor, writer, and producer Wayans rose to fame on In Living Color and later starred in Scary Movie and White Chicks. His stand-up blends social commentary with stories about family […]
MAC Theater will turn up the pace with a quick-change comedy thriller “The 39 Steps,” running March 6-8, 13-15, and 20-22 at the Anne Braitmayer Webb Theater. Friday and Saturday performances begin at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinees start at 2 p.m. John Heavey directs. The show follows Richard Hannay, an ordinary man swept into a […]
International songstress and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her unique brand of hilarity and musical mayhem to New Bedford. Tickets are $55–65 plus fees. Hailing from Australia, she has hypnotized, inspired, and terrified audiences globally with unique creations, from New York’s Lincoln Center to the Sydney Opera House. This spectacular crowd-surfing tragi-comedienne will perform, backed […]
Lighthouse Tavern in New Bedford will host Escape the Box Comedy Night, an evening of live stand-up featuring comedians from across New England. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 with a one-drink minimum. Nonalcoholic beverages are available. A special food and drink menu will also be offered. […]
The Portuguese Kids return to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on Saturday, April 4, 2026. Doors open at 6 p.m. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. Fall River natives Brian Martins and Derrick DeMelo bring a fast paced comedy style shaped by their Portuguese roots. Their latest show, “iMPROVISITAS!,” blends […]
The April Fools Comedy Show brings a late-night lineup to The Vault Performing Arts Center & Pub on Friday, April 10. Headliner Kareem Green is a three-time champion on Showtime at the Apollo. Green has become a fixture in New York’s comedy circuit and on national television. Jenae Boston is a stand-up comedian and writer […]
Comedian Mark Masters brings friends from the Vail Comedy Festival to Mikey B’s on Sunday, April 19, at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Dinner and drinks will be available. The show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20-$40. The lineup includes Boston comic Liam McGurk, whose laid-back, razor-sharp delivery and inventive material have […]
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