David Koechner will carry out at Helium Comedy Membership June 13-15. (Picture by Mandee Johnson)
Every week, ArtsATL delivers a critic’s quick checklist of the exhibits, exhibitions, live shows and occasions we advocate for the approaching weeks inside one space within the kaleidoscope of Atlanta arts and tradition. This week, we provide a have a look at a number of of the most important comedy exhibits of the summer season. Lots of the venues beneath supply a big roster of comedy exhibits, together with the Punchline, Helium Comedy Membership, Uptown Comedy Nook, Atlanta Comedy Theater, Metropolis Vineyard, Dad’s Storage and even Symphony Corridor.
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June 12-14
Billy Gardell might be greatest generally known as the star of Mike & Molly and Bob Hearts Abishola, however he obtained his begin doing stand-up comedy and now he’s again at it. He’ll be on the Punchline June 12 by means of June 14.
June 13
Ali Siddiq is a slapstick comedian and public speaker from Houston who found his expertise for storytelling whereas incarcerated on a drug cost. Following his launch within the late ’90s, he started acting at open mic nights and went on to provide many profitable specials and albums. He’ll deliver his Within the Shadows Tour to the Fox Theatre on June 13.
June 13-15
Actor, author and producer David Koechner obtained his first break as a solid member on Saturday Evening Dwell, however you may know him greatest as Todd Packer on The Workplace and Champ Type from Anchorman and Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. He’s at Helium Comedy Membership June 13 by means of June 15.
June 18
Noah Gardenswartz, who obtained his begin in Atlanta, was a author on The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and has carried out stand-up on Conan and The Late Late Present with James Corden and has his personal Comedy Central particular. He was a semi-finalist on NBC’s Final Comedian Standing and has launched 4 chart-topping comedy albums. Catch his act on the Laughing Cranium Lounge on June 18.
June 19
Indiana-bred comic Michael Palascak has been featured on nearly each late-night present and starred in his personal half-hour particular on Comedy Central. He was a finalist on Final Comedian Standing. He’ll carry out on the Punchline on June 19.
June 20
The Sandy Springs Performing Arts Middle provides up a summer season of comedy with Humorous Fridays with Joel Byars, a brand new sequence showcasing nationally acknowledged comedians with native ties. The exhibits happen on June 20, July 18 and August 22.
Improv legend Colin Mochrie will take the stage at Selection Playhouse for an evening of unscripted enjoyable with a few of Atlanta’s greatest improvisers. Count on an evening fueled by viewers strategies and basic improv video games starting at 7 p.m. June 20.
June 20-21
Chris Hardwick has a large resume that features internet hosting the Emmy-nominated Speaking Lifeless, the after-show that discusses all issues The Strolling Lifeless, and he’s presently internet hosting the sport present sequence The Wall. He’ll be on the Punchline June 20 and June 21.
Today, you’ll know Lisa Ann Walter as Melissa Schemmenti, the Abbott Elementary instructor who all the time appears to “know a man” to repair any state of affairs. Earlier than her stint on the hit comedy, she’s had an extended profession in tv, movie and on the stage, together with roles in movies comparable to The Mother or father Lure, Bruce Almighty and Shall We Dance? She’ll be at Helium Comedy membership June 20 and June 21.
It’s a giant weekend for Abbott Elementary followers. Along with Lisa Ann Walter’s look at Helium, Janelle James is on the town along with her stand-up comedy present. James stars because the scene-stealing Ava Coleman, the hilariously narcissistic but one way or the other lovable principal. It’s a job that’s introduced her three Emmy nominations and, alongside along with her castmates, a Display Actors Guild award for excellent efficiency by an ensemble in a comedy sequence. Catch her act on the Atlanta Comedy Theater in Norcross on June 20 and June 21.
June 20-22
Carl Payne is thought for his function as Cole on Martin and as Cockroach on The Cosby Present. He’ll deliver his stand-up comedy to Atlanta’s Authentic Uptown Comedy Nook in Hapeville June 20 and June 22.
June 21
Efficiency artist, creator and actor ALOK, aka Alok Vaid-Menon, has been a strong voice of kindness and enlightenment towards the violence and hostility surrounding gender nonconformity. They’ve carried out sold-out exhibits on the Edinburgh Fringe Pageant, the Netflix is a Joke Pageant and the Kennedy Middle for the Performing Arts, and their first comedy particular, Biology!, govt produced by Christopher Visitor, was launched on YouTube in December 2024. Count on a dose of coronary heart and affirmation with the comedy as ALOK brings Bushy Scenario: A Comedy Present to Middle Stage on June 21.
June 27-29
Along with being the son of one other nice comedic actor, Damon Wayans Jr. is thought for his character Coach on The New Woman and as Brad Williams on the sensible however short-lived ABC sitcom Completely satisfied Endings, for which he was nominated for the Critics’ Alternative Award for greatest supporting actor. He’ll be at Helium Comedy Membership June 27 by means of June 29.
July 19
Richard Type is a kind of actors that everybody acknowledges however few know his identify. That’s certain to be a featured subject in How To not Be Well-known, the conversational present he’ll deliver to Atlanta Symphony Corridor on July 19. The veteran character actor will share tales from his lengthy profession in present enterprise, which most not too long ago features a recurring function within the fourth season of Hulu’s Solely Murders within the Constructing.
July 24
James Austin Johnson is a comic and actor who has been within the solid of Saturday Evening Dwell since 2021, the place he’s performed each Joe Biden and Donald Trump. He voiced the character Pouchy in Inside Out 2 and appeared within the Dylan biopic A Full Unknown. He’ll carry out at Helium Comedy Membership on July 24.
Like many comedians lately, Jon “Polar Bear Gonzalez” has fueled his stand-up profession by way of social media. His viral movies poke enjoyable on the variations between his White and Hispanic sides of his heritage. He’ll take the stage on the Atlanta Comedy Theater on July 24.
July 25-27
Bryan Callen first gained discover as an authentic solid member on Mad TV, however he’s gone on to rack up an extended checklist of tv and film credit. One among his highest profile gigs was taking part in Coach Mellor on each The Goldbergs and Schooled on ABC. He’ll be on the Helium Comedy Membership July 25 by means of July 27.
August 1-2
Luenell calls herself “the unique dangerous lady of comedy,” and he or she’s been performing for greater than 30 years. Her checklist of credit consists of the Coming 2 America sequel, Dolemite Is My Identify and, most not too long ago, a job within the HBO Max comedy Hacks. She’ll be at Metropolis Vineyard Atlanta Aug. 1 and August 2.
August 16
In 2017, Russell Peters was named as one in all Rolling Stone’s 50 Finest Comics of All Time. The Canadian comic’s observational comedy attracts on cultural stereotypes, not solely from his personal Anglo-Indian background however throughout the spectrum. His performances have set attendance data at venues in London, Sydney and Toronto, whereas his YouTube channel, the place he boasts 1.5 million subscribers, has amassed a powerful variety of views. He’ll carry out at Atlanta Symphony Corridor on August 16.
August 28-31
One of many authentic Kings of Comedy, DL Hughley, has additionally starred in and produced his namesake tv present, The Hughleys, which ran for 4 seasons on ABC and UPN within the late ’90s and early 2000s. He’ll be at Metropolis Vineyard for a four-day run August 28 by means of August 31.