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Cape Cod Melody Tent
21 W Main St., Hyannis, MA (map)
508.775.5630
info@musiccircus.com
http://www.melodytent.com

With its partner, the South Shore Music Circus, this venue is the only continuously operated tent theater-in-the-round in the United States. The venue features a wide variety of pop acts, comics, theater, and wrestling every summer. Shows begin at 8 pm, except as noted. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Check the Web site for more information and updated schedule.

JUNE 29 Garrison Keiller $46-$59
JULY 3 Howie Mandell $39-$52
JULY 15 Jim Breuer $29-$42. 7:30 pm
JULY 22 George Carlin $42-$55. 5 pm & 9 pm
JULY 23 Brian Regan $34-$47
JULY 29 Steven Wright $31-$44
AUG 24 Kathy Griffin $35-$48
SEPT 2 Lewis Black $38-$51

COMEDY CONNECTION
Faneuil Hall, Boston, MA (map)
617.248.9700
info@comedyconnectionboston.com
http://www.comedyconnectionboston.com

Located in Quincy Market building, this comedy club features both local and national comedians. Mon at 8 pm, local amateur comedians have the opportunity to perform for an audience at the Amateur Showcase. Thurs at 8:30 pm Frank Santos, the R-rated hypnotist, performs. All shows $15 unless otherwise noted. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Discounted parking available after 5 pm Mon through Fri, and during the day on Sat and Sun. Reservations available for all shows. Call or visit Web site for updated schedule and ticket information.

JUNE 2 THROUGH 3 Greg Giraldo 8 pm, 10:15 pm
JUNE 4 Dan Miller 7 pm
JUNE 6 Paul Nardizzi
JUNE 7 Jim Dunn
JUNE 9 Judy Tenuta 8 pm, 10:15 pm
JUNE 10 Rich Ceisler, 8 pm, and Judy Tenuta, 10:30 pm
JUNE 11 Boston Comedy Showcase 7 pm
JUNE 13 Robbie Printz
JUNE 14 Jim Lauletta
JUNE 16 Bob Marley 8 pm, 10:15 pm
JUNE 17 Bob Marley 6 pm, 8:15 pm, 10:30 pm
JUNE 18 Drew Spangler 7 pm
JUNE 20 Paul Nardizzi
JUNE 21 Frank Santorelli
JUNE 25 Pete Costello 7 pm
JUNE 27 Paul Nardizzi
JUNE 28 Jim Dunn
JULY 7 THROUGH 8 Joe Rogan 8 pm, 10:15 pm
JULY 9 THROUGH 10 Mo' Nique 7 pm, 9:15 pm
JULY 14 THROUGH 15 Bill Burr 8 pm, 10:15 pm

The Comedy Studio
Hong Kong Restaurant, 1238 Mass Ave, Cambridge, MA (map)
617.661.6507
rick@thecomedystudio.com
http://www.thecomedystudio.com

Chinese and American food and bar service available. It's amazing how much funnier the comedy is after your second scorpion bowl. All ages. Open Tues through Sun. Shows start at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. Doors open 7:30 pm. Tickets are $8 on Wed, Thurs, and Sun.; $10 on Tues, Fri, and Sat.; $6 for students every day but Sat. Call or visit Web site for updated schedule and ticket information.

JUNE 1 Dan Sally's Firthst Thursday. Sketch and standup from Dan Sally. With Eric Cheung, Alvin David, and Bob Hagearty
JUNE 2 Dr. MaGoGo, Alvin David, Shane Mauss, Kris Earle, Ian Harvie, Shane Webb, and Dan Hirshon
JUNE 3 Dr. MaGoGo, Anne Maneikis, Dan Hirshon, Tom Liszanckie, Jen Myskowski, Ann Podolske, and Alvin David
JUNE 4 Erin Judge Presents . . . Micah Sherman, Ian Harvie, Bethany Van Delft, Eskunder Boyd, Alvin David, Dave Grabiner, Eric Riiley Moore, Randy Winn, and Tissa Hami
JUNE 6 Magic Lounge
JUNE 7 Jim Blumenfeld, Alvin David, Matt Demko, the Glow, Wes Hazard, John Lincoln, Dan Millstein, and Kevin Neales
JUNE 8 Pan-Mass Challenge Benefit, starring Jon Fisch and Anne Maneikis
JUNE 9 Jim McCue, Evan O'Television, the Steamy Bohemians, Max Goldberg, Amanda Beals, Alvin David, Mike Morrell, Elijah Joseph, and the Walsh Bros
JUNE 10 Jim McCue, Sue Burton, the Steamy Bohemians, Drew Spangler, Evan O'Television, Alvin David, Amanda Beals, Shane Webb, and Renata Tutko
JUNE 11 Erin Judge Presents . . . John Foran, Alvin David, Alan Sousa, Kevin Fanning, Chris Coxen, Cyndi Styles, Josh Gondleman, and Arielle Goldman
JUNE 13 Magic Lounge
JUNE 14 Fernando Strohmeyer, Jon Doherty, JJ Leslie, Pat Boccuzzi, Joe Cronin, Walter Driscoll, Alvin David, Chris O'Carroll, Ira Proctor, and Micah Sherman
JUNE 15 the Dan Sally Show, with Maggie McDonald, Ken Reid, Pat McCloud, Adam Ginivisian, Selena Coppock, Alvin David, Mike Sweeney, and Blake Maddux
JUNE 16 Ira Proctor, Levon, Brian Gordon, Myq Kaplan, Korte Yeo, Alvin David, Marc Basch, Professor Bromberg, and Renata Tutko
JUNE 17 Ira Proctor, Dan Sulman, Myq Kaplan, Brian Gordon, Korte Yeo, Alvin David, Seth Bond Perry, and JJ Leslie
JUNE 18 Erin Judge Presents . . . Baratunde, Becca Feldman, Zardon Richardson, Dan Hirsh, Arik Marks, Jason Wallace, Jesse Gersten, Alvin David, and Kevin Neales
JUNE 20 Magic Lounge
JUNE 21 the Tony Moschetto Show
JUNE 22 the Dan Sally Show with Shaun Donovan, Dave Grabiner, Alvin David, Jenn Dlugos, Matt Demko, Chris Coxen, Pat Boccuzzi, and Dot Dwyer
JUNE 23 the Out-Takes, Bethany Van Delft, Josh Gondelman, Wes Hazard, Alvin David, Daniel Forlano, Janet Cormier, and Deb Farrar-Parkman
JUNE 24 Patric Bulger, Sean Sullivan, Bob Hagearty, Josh Gondelman, and Alvin David
JUNE 25 Erin Judge Presents . . . Brendon Small, Nate Johnson, Don Diego, and Alvin David
JUNE 27 Magic Lounge
JUNE 28 Paul Keenan, Brian Gordon, Johnny Foran, Elijah Joseph, Alvin David, Kevin Fanning, Cyndi Stiles, Adam Ginivisian, James Duffy, Guilia Rozzi, and Gary Sohmers
JUNE 29 the Dan Sally Show, with the Glow, Eric Riley Moore, Alvin David, Joe Cronin, Jason Wallace, Shane Webb, Micah Sherman, and Shaun Bedgood
JUNE 30 Tom E. Morello, Chris Coxen, Alvin David, Renata Tutko, Steve Macone, Greg Thibideau, and Mike Whitman
JULY 1 Chris Coxen, Dan Boulger, Marc Basch, Sandy Asai, and Mike Whitman
JULY 2 Erin Judge Presents . . . Stacey Hallal, Joe Wong, Ted Pettingell, Ken Reid, Sue Burton, Dan Boulger, Maggie MacDonald, and Daniel Forlano
JULY 5 the Steamy Bohemians, Dan Boulger, Alan Sousa, Dan Hishon, Cesar Cervantes, Maria Ciampa, Dot Dwyer, Sean Sullivan, PJ Brown, and Dan Sulman
JULY 6 Dan Sally's Firthst Thursday: sketch and stand-up featuring the Out-Takes, Jesse Gersten, and Dan Boulger
JULY 7 Arielle Goldman, Pat Boccuzzi, Selena Coppock, Bob Hagearty, Dan Boulger, and the Walsh Bros
JULY 8 Kris Earle, Bethany Van Delft, Bob Hagearty, and Dan Boulger
JULY 9 Erin Judge Presents . . . Doug Chagnon, Mark DeCosta, Shaun Bedgood, Anthony Scofield, Pat McCloud, Wes Hazard, Matt Demko, and Dan Boulger
JULY 11 Mystery Lounge
JULY 12 Dave Grabiner, Shane Webb, Josh Gondleman, Eric Cheung, Janet Cormier, Peter Bowers, Nate Johnson, Constantine Von Hoffman, and Mike Grady
JULY 13 the Dan Sally Show with Kevin Neales, Seth Bond Perry, Professor Bromberg, James Duffy, and Sean Sullivan
JULY 14 Jenn Dlugos, Anthony Scofield, Zardon Richardson, and the Walsh Bros
JULY 15 Pat Boccuzzi, JJ Leslie, and Greg Thibideau
JULY 16 Erin Judge Presents . . . Cesar Cervantes, Jon Doherty, and Steve Macone
JULY 18 Mystery Lounge
JULY 19 the Brian Gordon Show: All the People I Know in the World
JULY 20 the Dan Sally Show, with Arik Marks, Gary Sohmers, Cyndi Styles, Dan Hirshon, Micah Sherman, Wes Hazard, and Ken Reid
JULY 21 Joe Cronin, Chis Coxen, Adam Ginivisian, and Dot Dwyer
JULY 22 Joe Croni, Shaun Bedgood, and Doug Chagnon
JULY 23 Erin Judge Presents . . . Eric Cheung, Marc Basch, Sandy Asai, Mike Whitman, and Pat Boccuzzi
JULY 25 Magic Lounge
JULY 26 Jesse Gersten, Sue Burton, Micah Sherman, Maggie MacDonald, Maria Ciampa, Renata Tutko, Steve Macone, and Greg Thibideau
JULY 27 the Dan Sally Show, with Don Diego, Alan Sousa, Josh Gondleman, Pat McCloud, Daniel Forlano, and Nate Johnson
JULY 28 James Duffy, Sean Sullivan, Joe Wong, and JJ Leslie
JULY 29 Selena Coppock, Cesar Cervantes, Professor Bromberg, Joe Wong
JULY 30 Erin Judge Presents . . . Bethany Van Delft, Seth Bond Perry, and Matt Demko
AUG 1 Magic Lounge
AUG 2 Bob Hagearty, the Out-Takes, Pat Boccuzzi, Arielle Goldman, Joe Wong, and Doug Chagnon
AUG 3 Dan Sally's Firthst Thursday, featuring Gregg Thibideau
AUG 4 Dan Hirshon, Ken Reid, and the Walsh Bros
AUG 5 Kris Earle, Dan Hirshon, Adam Ginivisian, Janet Cormier, Dot Dwyer, and Ken Reid
AUG 6 Erin Judge Presents . . . Jenn Dlugos, Joe Cronin, Shane Webb, Selena Coppock, and JJ Leslie
AUG 8 Magic Lounge
AUG 9 Matt Demko, Marc Basch, Rick Jenkins
AUG 10 the Dan Sally Show, with Dave Rattigan, Peter Bowers, and Sandy Asai
AUG 11 Cyndi Stiles, Micah Sherman, Maggie MacDonald, Eric Cheung, and Sean Sullivan
AUG 12 Bethany Van Delft, Cyndi Styles, Micah Sherman, Maggie Macdonald, Eric Cheung, and Sean Sullivan
AUG 13 Erin Judge Presents . . . Pat Boccuzzi and Dot Dwyer
AUG 15 Mystery Lounge
AUG 16 3rd Wednesday Showcase
AUG 17 the Dan Sally Show, with Shaun Bedgood
AUG 18 Arik Marks, Gary Sohmers, and Rick Jenkins
AUG 19 Arielle Goldman, James Duffy, and Steve Macone
AUG 20 Erin Judge Presents . . . Bob Hagearty, Seth Bond Perry, Janet Cormier, Nate Johnson, and Gregg Thibideau
AUG 22 Magic Lounge
AUG 23 Joe Cronin, Dan Hirshon, Renata Tutko, and JJ Leslie
AUG 24 the Dan Sally Show, with Maggie MacDonald, Joe Wong, Mike Whitman, and Doug Chagnon
AUG 25 Bethany Van Delft, Don Diego, and Rick Jenkis
AUG 26 Shane Webb, Eric Cheung, and Shaun Bedgood
AUG 27 Erin Judge Presents . . . Adam Ginivisian, Arielle Goldman, Josh Gondleman, and Eric Cheung
AUG 29 Magic Lounge
AUG 30 Jenn Dlugos, Kris Earle, the Out-Takes, Dot Dwyer, Ken Reid, and Sandy Asai
AUG 31 the Dan Sally Show, with Sue Burton and Marc Basch
SEPT 1 Matt Demko, Pat Bocuzzi, and Steve Macone
SEPT 2 Matt Demko, Pat Boccuzzi, and Rick Jenkins
SEPT 3 Erin Judge Presents . . . the Out-Takes, Arielle Goldman, Sean Sullivan, and Peter Bowers

Dick Doherty's Comedy Clubs
various locations (map)
800.401.2221 or 781.938.8088
http://www.dickdoherty.com

This chain of clubs features both national and local comics. Reservations generally accepted. See the weekly Phoenix listings for performers.

Giggles Comedy Club
Prince Restaurant, Rte 1, Saugus, MA (map)
781.233.9950
info@princerestaurant.com
http://www.princerestaurant.com

Prince's Pizzeria and Bar hosts stand-up comedy shows every Fri and Sat night. 21+. Reservations required. Cover is $15 unless otherwise noted. Schedule and prices subject to change. Check Web site for updated schedule, ticket information, and doors. Handicap accessible.

JUNE 2 Jim Lauletta, Mark Riley, and Todd Kane 8:30 pm
JUNE 3 Jim Lauletta, Mark Riley, and Todd Kane 7:30 pm, 9:45 pm
JUNE 9 Steve Sweeney, Tony V, and Johnny Pizzi 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm, $26
JUNE 10 Kevin Knox, Paul Gilligan, and Johnny Pizzi 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm
JUNE 16 Robbie Printz, Mark Riley, and Pete Costello 8:30 pm
JUNE 17 Robbie Printz, Mark Riley, and Pete Costello 7:30 pm and 9:45 pm
JUNE 23 Paul D'Angelo, Paul Gilligan, and Joe Carrol 8:30 pm
JUNE 24 Paul D'Angelo, Paul Gilligan, and Joe Carrol 8:30 pm
JUNE 30 Bob Seibel, Kevin Knox, and Johnny Pizzi

Improv Asylum
216 Hanover St, Boston, MA (map)
617.263.6887
http://www.improvasylum.com

Improvisational theater and sketch comedy venue in the North End. 17+. Pay $15 to see the Vanity Project at 8 pm on Wed, and $15-$20 for Monkey Trial & Error on Thurs, Fri, and Sat. Free Italian buffet on Thurs at 7 pm with the purchase of a ticket. Call box office or check Web site for updated schedule and ticket information.

ImprovBoston
Back Alley Theater, 1253 Cambridge St, Cambridge, MA (map)
617.576.1253
info@improvboston.com
http://www.improvboston.com

Improv Boston is New England's longest-running comedy troupe. Located in Inman Square, it is accessible by subway and bus. By subway, take the Red Line to Central Square and walk 10 minutes north down Prospect St. All shows performed weekly unless otherwise noted. 13+ recommended for shows 10 pm and later. Tickets run from $5 to $15. Reservations can be made on the Web site.

SUN Sgt. Culpepper's Improvisational Jamboree 7 pm. SouthCity Theatre Ensemble's MOSAIC 9:30 pm
TUES Zebro 10 pm
WED The Hump 8 pm
THURS UnNatural Selection 8 pm. The Great and Secret Comedy Show 10 pm
FRI Theatresports 10 pm
SAT IB Family Show 6 pm. IB Mainstage 8 pm and 10 pm
JUNE 5 THROUGH 6 ImprovBoston Grad Show 8 pm
JUNE Fridays: UnAuthorized Biography 8 pm
JUNE Wednesdays: Naked Comedy Showcase, 10 pm
JULY THROUGH SEPT Fridays: the Robert Cycle 8 pm
JULY THROUGH SEPT Wednesdays: Rendition 10 pm

Jimmy Tingle's Off Broadway Theater
255 Elm St., Davis Square, Somerville, MA (map)
617.591.1616
jt@jtoffbroadway.com
http://www.jtoffbroadway.com

Founded by comic, actor, and writer Jimmy Tingle in 2002. By subway, take the Red Line to Davis Square and walk two blocks to the left down Elm St. First Thurs of each month at 7:30 pm: Mortified. Jimmy himself performs most of June and July. Doors open 30 minutes before showtime. Alcohol and concessions available. Tickets range from $10 to $30. Parking $10. Handicap accessible. Check Web site and weekly Phoenix listings for updated schedule and ticket information.

JUNE 2 AND 3 Christine Lavin and Jimmy Tingle: A Wild Weekend of Comedy, Music, and More! Fri $22, Sat $25, 7:30 pm
JUNE 9 AND 10 Don White: Live in Concert $20, 7:30 pm

Nick's Comedy Stop
100 Warrenton St, Boston, MA (map)
617.423.2900
http://www.nickscomedystop.com

With its central venue located in Boston's Theatre District, Nick's is the longest running comedy club in Boston. All ages. All shows begin at 8:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Call for updated schedule information.

JUNE 2 AND 3 Jim Coliton
JUNE 9 AND 10 Mark Riley
JUNE 16 AND 17 Kevin Knox
JUNE 23 AND 25 Tim McIntire

North Shore Music Theatre
62 Dunham Rd, Beverly, MA (map)
978.232.7200
tickets@nsmt.org
http://www.nsmt.org

Take exit 19 off Rte 128. The North Shore Music Theatre is a non-profit organization that hosts everything from musical theatre to comedy to children's shows. NSMT is equipped with food stations and a wine menu. Handicap accessible.

JULY 23 George Carlin 7:30 pm, $50, $60
AUG 6 Bill Cosby 3 pm and 7 pm, $52, $65
OCT 12 Loretta LaRoche 7:30 pm, $50, $58
OCT 15 Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood 7:30 pm, $40, $45
OCT 30 Kathy Griffin 7:30 pm, $32, $42

South Shore Music Circus
130 Sohier St, Cohasset, MA (map)
781.383.9850
info@themusiccircus.org
http://www.musiccircus.com

Take Rte 3 north to Rte 228. Follow to Rte 3A. The Cape Cod Melody Tent's sister venue features a wide variety of pop acts every summer. See listing for Cape Cod Melody Tent. Tickets available through Ticketmaster. Check the Web site for more information and updated schedule.