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The one and only Bob Zany headlines two nights at the Carson Comedy Club
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 06/01/2018 - 8:54pmWith his trademark cigar and old school meets new school stylings, comedian Bob Zany will headline the Carson Comedy Club inside the capital city's Carson Nugget for two nights, June 8-9 at 8 p.m.
The three-time American Comedy Award nominee has appeared on more than a thousand national TV shows, from The Tonight Show to a 17-year stint appearing on and co-hosting The Jerry Lewis Telethon. Currently, he can be seen on Showtime in Billy Gardell’s Road Dogs.
Carson City Republican Party Monthly Meeting
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 05/23/2018 - 10:52amThe Carson City Republican Party invites all Republicans in Carson City to our meeting Thursday night. Our guest speakers for the evening will be Craig Mueller and Wes Duncan who are both running for Attorney General. We will also discuss how the party is preparing for the general election in November. Please note this is a new location.
Jenna Kim Jones at the Carson Comedy club!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 05/13/2018 - 12:14pmJenna was born in Seoul, South Korea and lived there for approximately eight years until she moved to Provo, Utah.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Billy Anderson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/27/2018 - 1:44pmBorn in Texas and raised in Augusta, Georgia, Billy Anderson is stand-up comedian currently living in Los Angeles. Billy has written for Cracked.Com, performed in SF Sketchfest, was a finalist in the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition and as of 2013 he has performed stand-up comedy in every US state. Billy can be heard on Audibles Sounds Like America hosted by Jackie Kashian and seen on season 3 of the syndicated program Laughs on Fox television. In 2017 he released his first live comedy special titled Americas Sweetheart through The Harmon Brothers VidAngel Dry Bar Comedy series.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ronn Vigh
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/19/2018 - 10:50amThis Friday, March 23, the Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ronn Vigh. Early in his career, Ronn Vigh's brash attitude and acerbic wit earned him a comparison to a young Joan Rivers by the SF Weekly. It was certainly a fitting comparison as Ronn later became a writer for Rivers on her hit E!
The Carson Comedy Club Presents 2 days of the Comedian Heath Harmison
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 12:45pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents two days of the Comedian Heath Harmison, March 16-17, 2018. Heath is one of the brightest new comedians out there. His PG-13 style of comedy kills in clubs, colleges, and festivals including the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Mary Kennedy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/05/2018 - 11:57amJoin us this Friday, March 9 as Carson Comedy Club will present Mary Kennedy. Mary E. Kennedy, is a Boston native, comedian, and professional actress. You can see her as the new recurring character New Fiona on Shameless Season 7, movies such as Shattered and Creative Differences. She also was recurring on NBCs ER as Officer Trudy Lange for Season 12.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Todd Johnson
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 11:55amGive it up for Todd Johnson, headlining at the Carson Comedy Club in Carson City this Friday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m.
Todd, native to Idaho, has performed all over the US and Canada. In 2012, He was Runner Up in the Big Sky Comedy Competition. In 2011, he participated in the Aspen Comedy Festival and was asked back the Host the Best of the Fest of 2011 in Aspen Colorado. Todd was a finalist of the 29th International Seattle Comedy Competition in 2008.
Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Ellis Rodriguez
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 02/10/2018 - 4:27pmThis Friday, Feb. 16, the Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ellis Rodriguez. Born in Boston, Ellis Rodriguez is by far the funniest of nine children raised by loving immigrant parents from Panama.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Marc Yaffee
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/29/2018 - 12:02pmMarc is an award-winning comedian featured on the Showtime special, Goin Native: The American Indian Comedy Slam. Marc has also been seen on the PBS special, Crossing The Line, SiTVs, The Latino Laugh Festival and Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Alex Elkin
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 01/22/2018 - 1:12pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Alex Elkin this Friday, Jan. 26 at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. He started his comedy career in the clubs of Hollywood California before he was old enough to be allowed in the front door.
At age 18 he took on the wilds of the Jungle Cruise as a skipper for the Disneyland Resort cracking jokes on and off the boat. He was selected as a finalist in the Laugh Factorys International Donald Trump Impersonator contest.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Kathleen Dunbar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/16/2018 - 3:20pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Kathleen Dunbar at the Carson Nugget this Friday, Jan. 19. Kathleen Dunbar was the winner of The Las Vegas Comedy Festival and voted Vegas Favorite Comedian. In 2005 the Entertainment Consumers Exchange awarded the Excellence in Entertainment Sunrise Award.
They awarded her again in 2006 and 2007 with the Favorite Comedian award. She has made her mark in Las Vegas and around in casinos and comedy clubs across country. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this comic has Midwest values and ideals.
The Carson Comedy Club presents comedian Joshua Fonokalafi
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/07/2018 - 5:43pmJoshua T. Fonokalafi is a Utah-based comedian from the mean streets of Ogden, Utah’s own Compton.
Raised in the northwest and the son of an Islander immigrant, Joshua tells of his hardships growing up as one of the biggest minorities in the country.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Emma Arnold
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/02/2018 - 3:53pmEmma Arnold is America's fiercest sweetheart. Equal parts outrageous and thoughtful, her stand-up comedy is engaging, honest, and comes from the heart. Emma is a third generation beekeeper and honey farmer. She is the co-founder and artistic director of the 208 Comedyfest, as well as the co-director of Comedyfort (part of the Treefort Festival), and her debut comedy album, "Shut Up, Calvin" is available from Rooftop Comedy. When not touring, Emma lives in Idaho, where she keeps kids and bees with varying degrees of success.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Mike Betancourt
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 7:04pmMike Betancourt is Intense, energetic, animated, and outrageous. These are just a few of the words that describe multi-faceted performer and creator Mike Betancourt, the comedian, actor, writer and producer. As a comedian, Mike tears up stages all around the nation and creates new fans wherever he goes.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Myles Weber
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 7:01pmMyles has a comedic magnetism that's right up there with Robin Williams. Myles has appeared on MTV's "Greatest Party Story Ever". You may have also seen Weber as the Host for Portico TV or maybe youve seen him as a correspondent for Popular Science, one of the biggest science websites in the world.
Also able to flex his comedy writing muscle, Myles wrote for Portico and Smosh Pit Weekly on Smoshs YouTube Channel. (The biggest gaming channel in the world.) Myles' high energy crowd work has kept audiences in stitches all across the U.S. and Canada.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Steven Briggs!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 6:59pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Steven Briggs an LA based comedian and actor, Steven Briggs entertains audiences with his high-energy unique style of beatboxing fused with personal storytelling. Steven has performed in clubs and theaters across nineteen US states and seven different countries.
In addition to touring outside of the US, Briggs has hosted film festivals and more recently performed for the troops in Addis Ababa, Djibouti, Kuwait and Bahrain. His TV appearances include local networks and ESPN.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents New Year's Eve Weekend - 3 Days of Laughs
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 4:17pmJoin us December 29th, 30th, 31st. The Carson Comedy Club Presents New Year's Eve Weekend - 3 days of laughs. Price is $30 (a $45 value) for all 3 days.
The Carson Comedy Club is held at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Dave Mencarelli
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 2:12pmDave Mencarelli's low self esteem, mild narcissism and general anxiety are the perfect recipe for comedy. His decidedly twisted view of things will no doubt keep you laughing.
From marriage to divorce and back again, through the process of raising kids and dealing with his difficult family members everything Dave has endured is easily relatable.
A veteran of morning radio, late night TV and traffic school, Dave is guaranteed to entertain.
The Carson Comedy Club is held every Friday night at the Carson Nugget in Carson City. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Show starts at 8 p.m.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian John Hilder
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 12/11/2017 - 12:34pmJohn Hilder is an up and coming comedian who is quickly making a name for himself as one of the funniest and hardest working young comics in America. With his quirky personality, unparalleled originality and fearless attitude on stage, John quickly rose above the fray to become one of the most respected local comedians in the city.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Daniel Humbarger
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/03/2017 - 12:26pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Daniel Humbarger. Daniel is an attorney-turned-comedian, but if you ask him, hes a purveyor of humor and ideology. Daniels stand-up is inspired from real life experiences and observations, which he uses to create completely original material.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ryan Wingfield
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/26/2017 - 4:40pmThe Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Ryan Wingfield! Ryan is considered among the smartest writers on the comedy scene, Ryan Wingfield is quite possibly the funniest thing to come out of Alaska. He uses a combination of misdirection and innuendo, he keeps his comedy clean while still maintaining an edge. His show includes social satire with a mixture of his own life experiences. From growing up in one of the coldest places on earth to his current role as a stay-at-home dad and "trophy husband."
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Carlos Rodriguez
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 11/20/2017 - 4:20pmOn November 24th, 2017, The Carson Comedy Club inside of the Carson Nugget presents Comedian Carlos Rodriguez. The 21 and older show begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and available from guest services.
Based out of Atlanta, Carlos is a Navy veteran, a family man, and one who loves to make people laugh. Humor and comedy have kept Carlos sane in one of the most stressful and unenjoyable places to be.
Former Carson City resident, hypnotist to headline Mission Remission 2 benefit
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 7:26amWhen the average American hears the word ‘Hypnosis,’ they probably believe that they will be made to silly things like bark like a dog, quack like duck or something much more serious, like rob a bank, or say or do things against their will.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Mickey Joseph
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:53pmStand-up Comic Mickey Joseph was a finalist in 1998 SF Comedy Competition. Throughout the 80's and 90's, he appeared on ABC'S America's Funniest People, NBC'S Friday Night Videos, and FOX TV'S Comedy Day. He has also headlined Harvey's in Portland, Indianapolis Comedy Connection, Governors in NY, the Icehouse in Pasadena, Comedy Underground in Seattle, Rooster T. Feathers in Sunnyvale. and many more.
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Sean Peabody
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:07pmThe Carson Comedy Club presents the Best of Sean Peabody with material from his last 15 years of stand up comedy.
Sean will be mixing in old material including greatest hits such as the lawnmower, mom does chores and dad in the garage and new material to make one great set!
The Carson Comedy Club Presents Comedian Oscar Ovies
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 10/11/2017 - 1:00pmRaised in Northern Nevada, Oscar Ovies exploded onto the comedy scene with his national TV debut in 2010 on Showtime's The Green Collar Comedy Show. This lifetime funnyman brings a sarcastic and admittedly nerdy view of the world both onstage and as the co-host of the late night comedy show The Half Hour Happy Hour.
From Halloween to Taco Bell, racism to relationships, no matter what the subject, once you've seen things through the eyes of Oscar Ovies you're not likely to see it the same way again.
Funny Lady Favorite: Kat Simmons returns to Carson Comedy Club this Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/26/2017 - 11:56amCarson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget welcomes back the hilarious comedic stylings of the region's very own funny lady, Kat Simmons, this Friday night.
Carson Comedy Club at Carson Nugget presents Friday headliner Adam Stone
Submitted by editor on Thu, 09/14/2017 - 3:27pmThe Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget in Carson City presents the comedic stylings of Adam Stone this Friday, Sept. 15.
"Have fun, give fun" is the motto which embodies the comedy of Hawaiian native Stone. With an intent to truly embrace the moment and connect with people, Adam gets the audience laughing with well-crafted material, physical comedy, improvisation, and silly impressions, all through an onstage persona that is endearing and likeable.
The Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget presents Mary Kennedy
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/10/2017 - 5:23pmThe Carson Comedy Club at the Carson Nugget presents Mary Kennedy this Friday at the Carson Comedy Club. A professional actress, you can see her as the new recurring character New Fiona on Shameless Season 7. She will be seen in the feature Shattered, release date 2017. She costars in a feature film Creative Differences. Was a featured mom commentator on The Mom Rules webseries and did the pilot, for Nickelodeons new network, NickMOM called road mamas which she also co-created. You can also see her comic acting regularly and various sketches for CONAN.