The Comedy Buzz: Dexter Fugerson, Pauly Shore and more in town
Buffalo Comedy: Guide to shows on regional stages
By Jason Pomietlasz
On this day in 1933, the first known photograph of the Loch Ness Monster was taken by Hugh Gray along the shores of Loch Ness in Scotland. And sure, it’s a hoax, but it ignited tourism and lively debates in pubs. So when you leave your house to see live comedy, you probably won’t run into a yeti but you might meet your future ex and that’s almost as fun.
Thursday, Nov 12
Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo.
Improv Mixer, a relaxed environment to try out improv or just to watch. Sign-ups at 6:45 p.m., 7 p.m. start. $5 suggested or pay what you can.
Mr. Goodbar, 1110 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 8 p.m. Free.
Open mic comedy on the second floor. Sign-ups at 7 p.m, hosted by the above average height Bennett Solowski.
Buffalo Comedy Collective, 155 Chandler Street, Buffalo. 7:30 p.m., tickets $5.
Open Mic comedy at the BCC. For seasoned performers or first timers. Performers get 5 minute sets. Spots are limited and it’s first come, first serve. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.
The Caz, 2221 Seneca St., Buffalo. 8 p.m., tickets starting at $20.
Dexter Fugerson, aka Furg has 15 years in the entertainment industry and he’s bringing his special brand of community building though social media and vibe curating to South Buffalo.
Thursday – Saturday, Nov 12 -14
Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. Times vary, tickets $32.99 – 190.99.
Pauly Shore might be a text book nepo baby but when you grow up around Sam Kinison and Richard Pryor, you’re bound to learn a thing or two about comedy. Shore is part of a small but prestigious group of actors to “win” back-to-back Golden Raspberry Awards, taking Worst Actor for Jury Duty (1995) and then again for Bio-Dome (1996).
Friday, Nov 13
Buffalo Comedy Collective, 155 Chandler Street, Buffalo.
Comedy Sportz match-up. Two teams “competitively” play short form improv games with suggestions from the audience, who also decides the winner. 7 p.m., tickets $18.
BCC’s long form house team “Yin Yang Necklace” will take you back to the 90’s with unscripted scenes and characters based entirely on audience suggestions which may be related to the 1990’s or not. 9 p.m., tickets $12.
Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo.
The Happy Hour Improv Jam. Try improv for the first time with experienced improvisers or practice what you have already learned. 6:30 p.m., tickets $5 or pay what you can.
Improv Collider. An hour of long-form improv from two of the BIH’s Collider ensembles. 7:30 p.m., tickets $8 presale or $10 general admission.
“Down the Rabbit Hole,” is an improvised podcast with investigative journalist Joseph Frost, former wrestler Danny Del-Ray and their producer Ellie Wick who talk about personal encounters with cryptids and conspiracies. Following that is “Bad Haircut” which will improvise a one act musical, with every lyric, melody and dance move invented in real time from an audience suggestion. 8:30 p.m., tickets $12 presale or $15 general admission.
Saturday, Nov 14
Buffalo Comedy Collective, 155 Chandler Street, Buffalo.
ComedySportz Saturday match-up. Two teams “competitively” play short form improv games with suggestions from the audience, who also decides the winner. 7 p.m., tickets $18.
Lady Bits: Standup. An all woman, fem-identifying and non-binary show hosted by Nichole Meier and Karen Coen with the lineup TBA. 9 p.m., tickets $18.
Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo.
“Hannah Montana” is a veteran team that will weave the audience’s suggestions into a one-of-a-kind set. 6 p.m., tickets $8 presale or $10 general admission.
“Partners in Crime” is a monthly mix-em up team featuring BIH students and community members who will perform a montage, followed by “Unicorn Parade,” that will perform a one-act improvised play that takes place in a single location. 7 p.m., tickets $12 presale or $15 general admission.
“Frunkle’s Friends” is a three-person group that’s always on the same wavelength, followed by “Wizard Fight,” where two improvisers (wizards) will complete imaginary tasks using suggestions from the audience to gather magical items and mystical powers that will feature short form and long form improv. 8:30 p.m., tickets $8 presale or $10 general admission.
Fattey Beer Co., 4226 North Buffalo Street, Orchard Park. 7 p.m., free.
A free comedy show featuring Kelsey McCormick, Anthony Sundquist, Annamaria DePalma, Mike Shanks, Kyle Voorheis, WT Ferrell and Jake Piskor.
Electric City, 433 Pearl St., Buffalo, 7:30 p.m., tickets starting at $36.
Maria Bamford has turned her pathos into comedy and is fearless on stage when it comes to talking about her mental struggles. No comic has been more innovative when it comes to conceptual specials. Her “Special Special Special” was filmed in her living room with her parents as the only audience and her last special “Old Baby” is available on Netflix.
Rob’s Playhouse Theater, 3200 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 8 p.m, tickets starting at $23.50.
Dan Altano was named one of New York City’s “Breakout Artists” by Caroline’s On Broadway and performs regularly at Comic Strip Live, New York Comedy Club, and Caroline’s on Broadway.
Sunday, Nov 15
Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. 7 p.m., tickets $13 – 180.99.
Jacob Andrew Sharpe is a comic and produces empathetic reaction-based content on YouTube. Sharpe survived brain cancer in 2020 which gave him a fresh perspective on life and making people laugh.
Monday, Nov 16
Hen House, 690 Hertel Street, Buffalo, 7 p.m.
The Bird Soup Comedy Open Mic. A new open mic hosted by Brody Walsh and Connor Mink who love a good bird pun. Sign-ups start at 6 p.m. Free.
Tudor Lounge, 335 Franklin Street, Buffalo, 8:30 p.m.
Comedy Open Mic Comedy. Start your week by hearing new premises and jokes. Once again hosted by the venerable Don Johnson with a bucket draw. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. Free.
Tuesday, Nov 17
Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen Street, Buffalo, 9 p.m., free.
Rust Belt Comedy Showcase, Buffalo’s longest running comedy show hosted by Jake Samson and Jake Piskor, also known as the two Jakes. Sign-ups at rustbeltcomedy.weebly.com. Free.
Sweets Lounge, 2 Schreck Ave., Buffalo.
Comedy open mic hosted by Mingo and Erica Aceti, who promise good vibes. Sign-ups at 8:45, show at 9:15. Free.
Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. 7:30 p.m., tickets $13 – $184.99
Winston Hodges has showcased his southern charm on Don’t Tell Comedy’s Secret Sets, and was a Top 6 finalist on Kevin Hart’s “Funny AF” for Netflix.
Wednesday – Thursday, Nov 18 – 19
Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. 7:30 p.m., tickets $32.99 – $184.99
Will Burkart is a standup and actor who has a good social media footprint. He released his first special “Warm Regards” last year which is available on YouTube.
Wednesday, Nov 18
Milkie’s Elmwood Lounge, 522 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo.
Comedy Open Mic Comedy. Sign-ups at 7 p.m. or online, show starts at 9-ish p.m. Hosted by the super funny Jesse Winterhalter. Free.
Buffalo Comedy Collective, 155 Chandler Street, Buffalo. 7:30 p.m., tickets $12.
The BCC Shorties hit the stage with host and coach, Kelsey Wagner, for a fast-paced shortform show and all they need is suggestions from the audience.
Road Less Traveled Productions, 456 Main St., Buffalo, 7:30 p.m., tickets $20.
An improvised two-act play with a cast of experienced improvisers and a special guest, usually a local actor, using the set of the current play running at the RLTP, ensuring the show is a blend of grounded theater and comedy. This week’s guest is Kristen Tripp Kelly, who will join the resident cast of Kevin Di Lucente, Todd Benzin, Don Gervasi, Annie Moor and Jimmie Byrd.
Have a comedy event you want to add, email lakeeffectcomedy@gmail.com.
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