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Best Comedy & Stand-up Jul 27 - Sep 27

in Raleigh

Eddie Griffin at Raleigh Improv

Eddie Griffin

He's back! Eddie Griffin returns to the stage this fall from Las Vegas to New York with his unique perspective of the world around him, his life, politics, religion and whatever else strikes his fancy. He has been listed as one of the top one hundred comedians of all time - and honestly, it is time you took the time to see him live on stage! It is all right if you don't know him for his comedy because you have likely seen or heard of him in a different media.

Aug 16 - 17

Raleigh Improv

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Dusty Slay at Meymandi Concert Hall

Dusty Slay

Dusty Slay, born in Alabama, rose from a trailer park to comedy stardom. Known for his Netflix special "Workin' Man" and appearances on late-night TV, Slay's humor resonates with a touch of Southern charm. He's also now a successful podcast host. Make sure to catch Dusty live on his current string of dates!

Ian Bagg at Raleigh Improv

Ian Bagg

Coming to a comedy club near you, get ready for the experience of a lifetime with Ian Bagg! A tenured comedian with appearances under his belt such as The Tonight Show, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central specials and more, you don't want to miss out on the opportunity to see his stand-up in action!

Aug 23 - 24

Raleigh Improv

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Martin Lawrence at PNC Arena

Martin Lawrence

Martin Lawrence, the original Bad Boy of comedy, is gearing up for the release of his long-awaited sequel 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' with Will Smith, set for general release in summer 2024. But the actor/comedian/singer isn't resting on his laurels until that happy day, as he's hitting the road this year for the 'Y'all Know What It Is! Tour,' his first tour in 8 years. Outspoken on subjects such as relationships, family, and vocal opposition to police brutality, Lawrence's raw style shows no sign of mellowing as we head into the new year. Be warned - this comic takes no prisoners at his shows!

Pauly Shore at Goodnights Comedy Club

Pauly Shore

Inimitable funnyman Pauly Shore first found fame in the 1990s with a persona entitled 'The Weasel', a stoner parody that attracted the attention of MTV, leading to a string of TV and film roles that capitalized on the stand-up skill he'd cultivated since the tender age of 17. Comedy runs in his veins; his mother founded the famous Comedy Store in LA and his father was an old-school comic, opening shows for the likes of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley.

JR De Guzman at Raleigh Improv

JR De Guzman

Fusing together music and comedy, rising star JR De Guzman hit the number one spot on the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts with his debut album 'Dual Citizen', and now the hilarious Phillipino-American is coming to you on his newest tour, Working It Out, bringing the show to venues across the country, enjoy a night of musical comedy in some of North America's finest and most intimate venues, before he hits the stratosphere!

Sep 13 - 14

Raleigh Improv

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Desi Banks at Raleigh Improv

Desi Banks

A triple threat actor, stand-up comedian, and entrepreneur Desi Banks is here to grace you with his hilarious show! Extending the 2023 tour 'The Purpose Chaser' into 2024, the tour is set to make stops in Chicago, Dallas, Boston, and many more. With over 15 million followers across various social media platforms, get ready for his razor-sharp wit and a night full of laughter.

Maz Jobrani at Raleigh Improv

Maz Jobrani

Maz Jobrani is also known as the Persian Pink Panther, a cheeky reference to his Iranian-Persian heritage. A well-tread comedian, he's performed comedy in almost every medium with roles on radio shows, TV sitcoms, talk shows, feature films, and at comedy clubs. If you recognise his face it could be pretty hard to track down where you remember him from!

Steven Ho at Goodnights Comedy Club

Steven Ho

It's time for Tips from the ER as Steven Ho hits the road. Heading off on a huge eight-month-long tour, the retired ER doctor is hitting up clubs across North America and is bringing his encyclopedia of medical horror stories with him. He's here to save your ass, not kiss it, so head on down and laugh the night away!

DL Hughley at Raleigh Improv

DL Hughley

Star of 'The Hughleys,' contributor to The Jay Leno Show, actor, commentator, radio host and author DL Hughley got his start as the host of stand-up comedy show 'ComicView' on BET. He is also known for being part of Spike Lee's stand-up comedy film 'The Original Kings of Comedy' and appearing on Dancing with the Stars in 2013 where he finished in ninth place.

Vic DiBitetto at Raleigh Improv

Vic DiBitetto

A stand-up veteran with over three decades of experience under his belt, Vic DiBitetto's career took a major upswing in 2013 thanks to his Youtube video 'Bread and Milk'. A 30-second video created on the spur-of-the-moment, the video showed a panicked DiBitetto rushing out to buy some bread and milk in the face of the Blizzard of 2013 warnings.

Russell Peters at Raleigh Improv

Russell Peters

This Anglo-Indian Canadian stand-up comic is one of most successful touring, and has been nominated for numerous awards. Despite having eluding the stratospheric level of fame as his peers, Chris Rock and Jerry Seinfeld, his last world tour netted him $19m, putting him third on the list of the highest earners on the comedy circuit.

Sep 19 - 21

Raleigh Improv

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