The Hothouse
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesTrue-to-life improv comedy inspired by audience suggestions featuring Bradley Bazzle, Jade Fernandez, Matt House and LeeAnn Peppers with opener Maggie Collette. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Hurricane Relief Comedy Show
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians will perform with all proceeds benefitting areas hit by Hurricane Milton and Helene. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Musical Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesJoin Libbaloops and Matt House for an evening of absurdity and silliness with original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Queer Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Flying Squid Improv & Lanny’s Comedy Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesMembers of Flying Squid Comedy perform improvised scenes followed by standup performances by local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Thursdays, 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Joe Pettis (Adult Swim, Doug Loves Movies) and one of Tallahassee’s most up and coming comedians Tekk Johnson. 8 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
John Crist
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United StatesFast-rising stand-up comedian on his “Jokes for Humans” comedy tour. 7 p.m. $29.75–149.75. www.classiccenter.com
Flying Squid Comedy Grand Opening
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesCelebrate the group’s new space with standup, improv and live music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy in the Cellar
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Comedy presents Jake Klark, one of Florida’s up-and-coming comics. 8:30 p.m. $7 & up. www.instagram.com/athenscomedy
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Atlanta’s Nathan Loe. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Third Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Level 1 Improv Graduation Show
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Lucas Zelnick
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesNew York City-based stand-up comedian who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
Hendershot’s Comedy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesEnjoy a lineup featuring comics from Athens and Atlanta as well as newcomers. Hosted by Noell Appling. Third Wednesdays, 8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
Twilight Improv
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesComedian Tim Pruitt and team improvise their own version of the popular vampire film. 7 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Roast Battle Finals
Onward Reserve 146 East Clayton Street, Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians compete in the finale for the title of Roast Champion of Athens for 2024. 8 p.m. $10–15. www.athenscomedy.com
Narrative Improv Graduation Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Tournament of Topics
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensCompetition with a variety of comedians riffing on random topics head-to-head hosted by Levi Crumely. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscomedy.com
Kick-Back Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesTrey Lissemore hosts a lineup of local comedians. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Last Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Classic Comedy Showcase
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents a lineup of local comedians hosted by Lanny Farmer. First Sundays, 9 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Queer Comedy
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. First Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Flying Squid ASSSSCAT & Stand Up
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisers perform a show based on true stories told by monologist/birthday guy Kelly Petronis followed by stand–up comics. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Off the Clock Comedy
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthens Comedy presents local comedians and improv, this week featuring Courtenay Cholovich. Sundays, 9–10:30 p.m. $7. www.athenscomedy.com
Gorgeous George’s Improv League
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesTownie improv that invites you to bring suggestions. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Level 2 & 3 Improv Graduation Show
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesFlying Squid Comedy will showcase what students have learned in improv comedy. 7 p.m. (level 2), 8 p.m. (level 3). $5. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Flying Squid Improv Jam
150 Fritz Mar Lane 150 Fritz Mar Ln, Athens, United StatesImprovisors of all skill levels are invited to practice and play together. 8 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Presentation Panic!
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United StatesImprovisers will have to give comedic presentations on unknown topics. 8 p.m. $10. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
Comedy Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesShow up and go up with your stand-up material. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
Funny Femmes
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLocal comedians perform with surprise guests. The Upstairs Bar and Comedy Club. Third Mondays, 8 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.instagram.com/theup_stairsbar
Open Toad Comedy Night
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesComedy performed by a mix of newcomers and local favorites from Athens and Atlanta. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com