Big Comedy Update: Summer Edition

NY Comedy Festival (Nov 7-11, 2012) First things first, the New York Comedy Festival has announced that this year’s festival will take place from November 7 – 11, 2012. No performers have been announced yet, but you can expect some of the biggest names in comedy as well as the annual Stand Up For Heroes…

David Rees at Public Assembly Tonight w/ John Hodgman and Jonathan Coulton

Cartoonist, author and professional pencil sharpener David Rees will be doing a reading and book signing tonight at Public Assembly Brooklyn with John Hodgman and Jonathan Coulton. David Rees with Jonathan Coulton and John Hodgman at Public Assembly Start: 05/18/2012 7:00 pm Buy Tickets In the culminating event of his tour, David Rees will be…

Big Comedy Update: Year End Edition

It may be December, but there’s still a lot quality comedy left before we close out the year. Here’s what I found interesting this month for one reason or another: PS According to their Twitter, The Bell House has a big comedy announcement coming this morning at 10AM. (Could it be another set of surprise…

2011 Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Lineup Announced

2011 Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Fall is around the corner, and as we all know, that can only mean one thing, it’s time for the 4th annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival at The Bell House and Union Hall. This year’s fest will take place from Sep 15-18, 2011 and as usual, features some of New…

Comedy Calendar Update: July 2011 and Beyond

2011 Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Hey, in case you haven’t been religiously following the Bumpershine Comedy Calendar, here are a bunch of shows that I intend to add to the calendar when I start updating it again. (Note: This post is chronological by venue, but venues are not listed alphabetically.) THE 4TH ANNUAL EUGENE MIRMAN…