THE KINKONAUTS
Known as Calgary’s improv lab, the Kinkonauts have been developing improvisers and building community for more than 15 years. This talented improv troupe presents every show as a unique, unscripted, creative, and spontaneous adventure. The Kinkonauts are hosting their Wuthering Frights Fundraising Show on June 27.
FIRECRACKER DEPARTMENT COMEDY CAFÉ
Enjoy coffee and snacks while watching performances with fresh perspectives. Firecracker Department Comedy Café is a monthly event that highlights female and non-binary comedians in a relaxed, community-focused setting. The group has also launched a podcast, with episodes dropping on June 4, June 18, and July 1.
LAUGH LOFT
This femme-curated stand-up comedy show is held at The Attic Bar & Stage in Inglewood on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Known for its edgy-yet-inclusive atmosphere, the show is sponsored by Blindman Brewing and curated/hosted by comedian Victoria Banner and drag queen Karla Marx.
RATBOY COMEDY
Ratboy Comedy is a weekly stand-up comedy show held at Vern’s. Every Wednesday at 8 p.m., the show features a diverse lineup of local comics, first-timers, and professionals, creating a unique and unpredictable comedy experience.
MODERN LOVE COMEDY MONDAY NIGHTS
Billed as Calgary’s longest-running open mic comedy night, amateurs and first-time comedians are invited to get on the stage and get a taste for comedy every Monday at MoLo starting at 8 p.m. The event just marked its 20th anniversary in April.
RECKLESS COMEDY
This free comedy show runs every Thursday at 8 p.m. in Inglewood at The Dirty Duck pub. Attendees are sure to see plenty of up-and- comers and established comedians, too. Take some inspiration from the name!
YUK YUK’S
A staple in the local comedy scene, Yuk Yuk’s is known for its variety of headliner performances. There is also an amateur night Thursday nights offering fresh talent on the big stage for just $5 admission. The shows can be good, bad, or so bad they’re great — in their words, not ours!
THE LAUGH SHOP
Hotel Blackfoot’s The Laugh Shop is also now offering amateur nights every Wednesday at 8 p.m. Comedians just need five minutes of original material to hit the stage and can sign up online.
