Saucy Brew Works has set a date. The brewpub and coffeehouse will make its…
First and foremost, Basic Biscuits, Kindness & Coffee lives up to most of its…
Emmett's Cafe will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, October 24 at 744 S.…
Urbn Timber was started in a warehouse on the South Side of Columbus in…
Sarah Dixon, owner of flower and plant shop Jewelweed Floral Studio, thought a major…
Fall is one of the most anticipated seasons of the year in the fashion…
I have a friend who recently confided in me—somewhat sheepishly—that she had spent $50…
J. Shannon Filmore is a dancer, choreographer, instructor and veteran member of Xclaim Dance…
Designing Local has been tapped to helped curate a number of local murals, which…
The Numbers
COVID-19 cases — As of Tuesday, Oct. 20, 23,921 cases and 484 deaths from…
New renderings of the Quarry Trails development provide the best glimpse yet of what…
A Texas-based developer of student housing is looking to break into the Columbus market.
A…
By Jake Zuckerman
While several candidates press on with large scale clinical trials, Ohio submitted a…
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and three county prosecutors acknowledged Thursday that no-knock warrants…
By Tyler Buchanan
Flanked by dump trucks and construction equipment, some adorned with flags and campaign…
Pandemic be damned, the Wexner Center for the Arts is determined to bring their…
CATCO and CATCO is Kids return, joining the brave artists pivoting to streaming work…
It was the summer of widespread discontent, and Jason Tostevin, programmer and co-founder of…
Comedy Interview: Nate Bargatze
September 29, 2020 1:48 pm
Grant Walters
The acclaimed headliner and star of Netflix's "The Tennessee Kid" stops in Columbus with his new "One Night Only" tour Saturday night.
In The Tennessee Kid, his most recent comedy special that arrived last year on Netflix, Nate Bargatze doesn’t even have to finish the opening line of the show before his unaffected deadpan triggers laughter from the audience. His material is folksy and strongly relatable, to be sure, but it’s his marvelously unpretentious deadpan, his ace, […]
Comedy Preview: Hannibal Buress at South Drive-In
September 25, 2020 11:00 am Grant Walters
Supporting his latest special, "Miami Nights," with a limited drive-in tour, the acclaimed comedian makes a stop in Columbus on Saturday night
Hannibal Buress’ newest comedy special, Miami Nights, opens with taped footage of a 2002 set the then 19-year-old fledgling stand-up performed at his alma mater, Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Although barely recognizable in the glitchy camcorder video, the young comic, originally known by his pseudonym Amir Natural, clearly had raw stage presence and timing. By […]
*Online* Thurber House Special Event: Humorist John Moe
This event will be held online via Zoom. You will have the opportunity to ask the author questions after the event and purchase a signed book. ABOUT THE BOOK AND AUTHOR: John Moe is a critically-acclaimed public radio personality and the host and creator of the award-winning hit podcast, The Hilarious World of Depression. For […]
Face Club’s Clubhouse
8 Faces. 3 Groups. 1 Clubhouse. Join us on March 27th for Face Club Comedy’s first-ever Face Club Clubhouse, a night of stand-up, improv and sketch. This month we’re featuring standup comedian Sam Welch and improv group Autistic Expression. $5 // Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Show at 8 p.m.// Kafe Kerouac 2250 N. Hight […]
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
Broadway’s greatest farce is light, fast-paced, witty, irreverent and one of the funniest musicals ever written. A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum takes comedy back to its roots, combining situations from time-tested, 2000-year-old comedies of Roman playwright, Plautus, with the infectious energy of classic vaudeville.
Humor Writing Workshop
Everyone loves to laugh! In this fun and entertaining humor writing class, we look at the history of comedy, talk about what makes something funny and use writing prompts to get the creativity flowing. Andra shares some of her work and interested students can also share their writing with the class. Enjoy lots of laughs […]
