Go Magazine - Comedy Clubs and Shows

Bobby Collins will be performing at Showcase Live on Feb. 4 in Foxboro. (submitted)

Shows

Bobby Collins, Feb. 4, 8 p.m., Showcase Live, 23 Patriot Place, Foxboro. Doors open at 6 p.m. $20. ticketmaster.com or 866-448-7849.

Men Fake Foreplay starring Mike Dugan, Feb. 5, 8 p.m., Stadium Theatre, Woonsocket. $31 orchestra select, $26 orchestra, $21 balcony. 401-762-4545 and www.stadiumtheatre.com.

Valentine's Dinner-Comedy Show, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Chelo's Banquet Room, 2225 Post Rd., Warwick, RI. Featuring John Perrotta's Comedy Factory. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., comedy follows dinner. $40, includes dinner, show, DJ, tax, tip. www.comedyfactoryri.com or 401-461-7896.

Christine Lavin and Don White, Feb. 12, 8 p.m., Steve's Backstage Pass, 15 School St., Taunton. Opening at Steve's before starting tour across US. Comedy and concert. Doors open and knitting with Christine Lavin at 7 p.m. email stevesbackstagepass@verizon.net with Feb. 12 in subject line.

Mega-Watts: Occurrence, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. to midnight, Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. Regiie Watts does comedy, rap, beatboxing, and anything else you can think of. $15 members, students, $20 general. Add $5 if buying week of Feb. 8. www.icaboston.org or 617-478-3103.

Comedy Valentine's Show, Feb. 12, 8:30 p.m., Emerald Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree. With Annette's Comedy Asylum. Featuring Christine Hurley. $20. 781-843-4833.

Reggie Watts/Tommy Smith, Feb. 13, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Institute of Contemporary Art, 100 Northern Ave., Boston. Improvised comedy and music, explores ancient history and mythology to technology and pop culture. $16 members, students, seniors; $20 general. www.icaboston.org or 617-478-3103.

Love and Laughter Comedy Show and Concert, Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Fox Theatre, Foxwoods Casino, Conn. Featuring Jagged Edge. www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or 1-866-646-0609.

Comedy show with John Perrotta's Comedy Factory, Feb. 20, 9:30 p.m., Asia Grille, George Washington Highway, Lincoln Mall, Lincoln, RI. $15. www.comedyfactoryri.com or 401-334-3200.

Ctrl Alt Delete Comedy Show, Feb. 26, 8 p.m., Orpheum Theatre, Foxboro. Performers include Mike Bent, The Steamy Bohemians, Sean Sullivan, Mehran, and Dave McDonough. Recommended for mature audiences due to content and language. $15. www.brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006.

Steve Harvey, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., MGM Grand Theatre, Foxwoods Casino, Conn. www.mgmatfoxwoods.com or 1-866-646-0609.

I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, March 4, March 5, March 6, 7:30 p.m., Perishable Theatre, 95 Empire St., Providence. Shameless stories of sexual surrogates, stripping, balloon animals, and the jungle with Phil Goldman. $10. 401-331-2695 x 101.

Comedy show with John Perrotta's Comedy Factory, March 20, 8 p.m., The Ground Round at the Comfort Inn, 2 George St., Pawtucket, RI. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20. www.comedyfactoryri.com

Benefit comedy show for family of Correctional Officer Steven Johansen, March 25, 7:30 p.m., The Ivy Garden, 272 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, RI. Presented by John Perrotta's Comedy Factory. Doors open at 6 p.m. Music before and after the show. $20. 401-461-7896.

I Shouldn't Be Telling You This, March 26, March 27, 7:30 p.m., Warwick Museum of Art, 3259 Post Rd., Warwick, RI. Shameless stories of sexual surrogates, stripping, balloon animals, and the jungle with Phil Goldman. $10. 401-737-0010.

Comedy Showcase, March 27, 8 p.m., Seekonk Ramada Inn, 940 Fall River Ave., Seekonk. Presented by John Perrotta's Comedy Factory. Doors open at 7 p.m. $20. 401-461-7896.

Chelsea Bang Band Tour, April 9, Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Conn. Chelsea Handler with Brad Wollack. Belvedere Vodka is presenting her concert, and will be hosting after-parties across the country. $55, $75. livenation.com or 866-448-7849.

Dinner-Comedy show, April 10, 7:30 p.m., The Ivy Garden, 272 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, RI. Featuring John Perrotta, Dan Martin, and Stephanie Peters. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. $42. 401-461-7896.

Chelsea Bang Band Tour, April 10, 8 p.m., Citi Wang Theatre, Boston. Chelsea Handler with Brad Wollack. Belvedere Vodka is presenting her concert, and will be hosting after-parties across the country. $55, $75. livenation.com or 888-889-8587 or citicenter.org.

Comedy show with John Perrotta's Comedy Factory, April 17, 9:30 p.m., The Asia Grille at the Lincoln Mall, George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI. $20. 401-4334-3200.

Dinner-Comedy show, May 8, 7:30 p.m., Chelo's Banquet Room, 2225 Post Rd., Warwick, RI. Featuring Ace Aceto, John Perrotta, and Dan Martin. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. www.comedyfactoryri.com

Improv

Improv Asylum, through Feb. 27, Hard Rock Cafe, 22-24 Clinton St,. Boston. Shows are Thurs. 8 p.m. Fri. 8 and 10 p.m., Sat. 7, 9, and 11 p.m. in the Cavern Club. All shows 21 plus. 617-263-6887 or www.improvasylum.com.

Improv Soup, one Friday a month, 7:30 p.m., Burrell School Auditorium, Morse St., Foxboro. $3 students, $5 adults. www.improvsoup.org or 508-698-3098. Shows are: Jan. 15, Feb. 12, March 19, April 9, May 7, June 4.

Live Improv Comedy Workshops, every Tuesday, 8:30 to 10 p.m., Speed of Thought Playhouse. 39 North Washington St., North Attleboro. Free. 401-451-0912 or www.speedofthoughtplayers.com.

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.

Clubs

Speed of Thought Playhouse Cafe, 39 N. Washington St., North Attleboro. Music, food, beer, wine, free wifi, and karaoke on Sun. and Wed.; every Thurs. free open poetry reading from 6 to 8 p.m., comedy open mic at 8:30; every Fri., Mind Games at 8:30, $10; every Sat. Stand-up Comedians, 8:30, $10; every Sun. hypnosis of Paul Giroux. speedofthoughtplayers.com or 508-809-4699.

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.

Catch a Rising Star, every Tues. and Thurs., 7:30 p.m; Fri. 8 and 10:15 p.m.; Sat. 6, 8, and 10 p.m., Third Floor, Lincoln Park, Lincoln, R.I. $15/Thurs. ($5 off with college I.D.); $20/first show Fri., or $22.50 second; $15/first show Sat., $20 second and third. 800-720-PARK or www.lincolnparkri.com.

Club Comedy, Raynham Park, Rte. 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.

Club 505, every Tuesday, 8 p.m., 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston, RI. Open mike with Comedy Factory. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. $10. 401-461-7896.

Comedy Connection, every Sun., 8 p.m, 39 Warren Ave., East Providence, RI. New comics wanted. $10. www.ricomedyconnection.com, 401-438-8383.

Comedy Factory with John Perrotta, once a month, The Back Alley Pub, Walnut Hill Bowl, 1666 Diamond Hill Rd., Woonsocket, RI.

Comedy Zone, every Fri., 8 p.m., every Sat. 8 p.m. and 10:15 p.m., Showcase Cinemas Warwick, 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick, R.I. Features comedian and headliner, 90 minutes long. $10, 18 +. nationalamusements.com or 800-315-4000.

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.

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

Open Mike Comedy Showcase, every Thursday, 8:30 p.m., 505 Atwood Ave., Cranston, RI. Features the Comedy Factory with John Perrotta, Eddie Glavin, and more. $10. 401-461-7896.

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.