Comedy listings cover from Aug. 28 through Sept. 11

Comedy Shows

Live Improv Comedy Workshops, every Tuesday, 8 to 10 p.m., The Speed of Thought Playhouse. 39 North Washington St., North Attleboro. 401-451-0912 or www.speedofthoughtplayers.com.

John Turco's Comedy Clubhouse, every Sat. night, 8 p.m., Corinne's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Live stand-up comedy every week. 401-725-4260 or www.thecomedyclubhouse.com.

Corrine's Open Comedy Mike, every Wed., 8 p.m., Corrine's, 1593 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Hosted by John Turco. 401-725-4260 or corinnesbanquets.com. Frank Santos, every Fri. night, 10:15 p.m. or 10:30 p.m., East Providence Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, R.I. R-rated hypnotist. $15/general. 401-438-8383 or www.ricomedyconnection.com.

Late Night Comedy Series, every Fri. night, 11 p.m., Cabaret Theatre, Mohegan Sun, Uncasville, CT. $15/all shows. 21+. 888-226-7711 x27163 or www.mohegansun.com.

Barry Friedman, Aug. 28, 8 p.m.; Aug. 29-30, 8 and 10 p.m., To Catch a Rising Star, Twin River, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, R.I. $15/Aug. 28, $20/Aug. 29-30. 401-475-8415 or catcharisingstar.com.

The Comedy Factory, Aug. 29, 8:30 p.m., River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Featuring Stephanie Peters, Colleen Galvin, Eddie Galvin and John Perrotta. $10/show, $25/dinner and show. 401-235-9026.

Jeff Dunham - Spark of Insanity Tour, Sept. 7, 7 p.m., The Ryan Center, University of Rhode Island Kingston, Kingston, R.I. $40.50. 401-788-3200 or theryancenter.com.

McCarthy Team Benefit Comedy Show, Sept. 12, Doors at 6 and Show at 8 p.m., American Legion Post 440, 295 California St., Newton. Show benefits the McCarthy Team with comedians Jimmy Walsh, Jim Lauletta and John Turco. There will also be a live and silent auction, cash bar and light food. $40/general admission, $500/reserved table for 10, For any ticket purchase you may make an extra donation. Tickets can be bought online at comedyshow2008.eventbrite.com. themccarthyteam.org or jimmywalsh.com or johnturcocomedy.com.

Jerry Lewis, Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m., Twin River Event Center, Twin River Casino, 100 Twin River Rd., Lincoln, R.I. $24.50, $34.50, $39.50, $59.50. 877-82-river or twinriver.com.

Boston Comedy Festival, Sept. 14-17, Hard Rock Cafe, 22 Clinton St., Boston; Sept. 20, 8 p.m., Lifetime Achievement Award Presentation, Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont St., Boston. $45-$65. Smothers Brothers will be presented with the Comedy Lifetime Achievement Award. 800-233-3123 or telecharge.com.

The Comedy Factory, Sept. 20, 6:30 p.m., Dinner at 7:30 p.m., Chelo's Banquet Room, 2225 Post Rd., Warwick, R.I. Featuring Larry Norton, Rockin' Joe Hebert, John Perrotta and Eddie Galvin. $40, includes dinner, show, tax and tip. 401-461-7896.

The Comedy Factory, Sept. 26, 8:30 p.m., River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Featuring Rockin' Joe Hebert, Scott Higgins and John Perrotta. $10/show, $25/dinner and show. 401-235-9026. The Comedy Factory, Oct. 4, 9:30 p.m., The Asia Grille, 622 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln, R.I. Featuring Stephanie Peters, Eddie Galvin, Coery Guglietti and John Perrotta. $15. 401-334-3200.

The Comedy Factory, Oct. 24, 8:30 p.m., River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Featuring Dave Andrews, Steve Guilmette and John Perrotta. $10/show, $25/dinner and show. 401-235-9026.

Jerry Seinfeld, Oct. 24, 7 and 9:30 p.m., The Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Hitting the road one more time. $48, $63, $78. 401-421-2787 or ppacri.org.

The Comedy Factory, Nov. 22, 9:30 p.m., The Asia Grille, 622 George Washington Hwy., Lincoln, R.I. Featuring Johnny Joyce, John Perrotta, Rockin' Joe Hebert and Eddie Galvin. $15. 401-334-3200.

The Comedy Factory, Nov. 28, 8:30 p.m., River Falls, 74 South Main St., Woonsocket, R.I. Featuring Freddie Stone, Brian Flowers and John Perrotta. $10/show, $25/dinner and show. 401-235-9026.

Cheech and Chong: Light up America, Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., The Orpheum Theatre, 1 Hamilton Pl., Boston. $39.50, $59.50. 508-931-2000 or livenation.com.

The Comedy Factory, Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Dinner at 8 p.m., Chelo's Banquet Room, 2225 Post Rd., Warwick, R.I. Featuring Stephanie Peters, Rockin' Joe Hebert, John Perrotta and Eddie Galvin. $40, includes dinner, show, tax and tip. 401-461-7896.

Comedy clubs

The Comedy Connection, 39 Warren Avenue, E. Providence, R.I. Call 401-438-8383.

Kowloon Comedy Connection, 948 Broadway, Rte. 1 North, Saugus. 617-248-9700 or www.comedyconnectionkowloon.com.

Stitches Komedy Kafe, Providence Place Mall, Francis Street, Providence. $5, 401-784-8243; Open Mic Komedy Show featuring a headliner and 12 comedians, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Improv Jones, a late night improvisational comedy troupe, every Thursday and Saturday at 10 p.m., Perishable Theater, 95 Empire St., Providence. $5, www.improvjones.com.

Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover St., Boston's North End, Thurs., 8 p.m. for $20; Fri. & Sat., 8 and 10 p.m. for $20; The Midnight Show, Sat. at midnight for $10; Pasta Wednesdays, free pasta served at 7 p.m. with purchase of ticket for 8 p.m. show. 617-263-6887 or www.improvasylum.com

Catch a Rising Star, every Thurs., 8 p.m. Fri., and Sat. night, 8:30 p.m., Third Floor, Lincoln Park, Lincoln, R.I. $15/Thurs. ($5 off with college I.D.), $17.50/Fri., $20/Sat. The best of national and local comedians every weekend. 800-720-PARK or www.lincolnparkri.com.

Club Comedy, Raynham Park, Rt. 138, Raynham, 508-824-4071 x 509 or www.raynhamparkfun.com; Boston Comedy Festival Entertainment every Fri. at 9 p.m., $15/general, $10/ with dining room receipt.