By Jason Pomietlasz
(Image above: George Wallace)

The second most foolish thing you can do this month is not see live comedy. 

Thursday, April 3

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 7:15 p.m., 7:30 start. $5 suggested or pay what you can. 

Mr. Goodbar, 1110 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, 8 p.m., $5. 
April Comedy Showcase on the second floor.  

Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. 8 p.m., tickets $38.99 – $53.99.
Jeff Allen’s “The America I Grew Up In,” tour combines traditional standup with a one-man show with stories from his book “Are We There Yet?,” where Allen shares his journey from dark times to redemption. ‍

Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 8 p.m., tickets starting at $50.
David Sedaris, America’s best-selling humorist and social satirist, returns to Buffalo State to read excerpts from his recent book of short stories, “Happy Go Lucky,” and his first ever children’s book, “Pretty Ugly.” There will be a pre and post-show book signing.

Friday – Saturday, April 4 – 5 

Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. Tickets $41.04 – $61.74.
You have four chances to see George Wallace this weekend. Being the best man at Jerry Seinfeld’s wedding is probably the least interesting thing about Wallace. He was offered a job writing for “The Redd Foxx Show” within months of doing standup and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Soul Train/Centric Comedy All-Star Awards and won Best Stand-Up Comedian at the American Comedy Awards. In 2004 Wallace headlined The Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas for a 30-day run which got extended indefinitely and has become “The New Mr. Vegas.” Wallace’s twitter feed is a gem among stones.

Friday, April 4

Performing Arts Center at Rockwell Hall, Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 7 p.m., tickets starting at $49.50.
Matt Matthews’s “Boujee On A Budget” Tour stops in Buffalo. Matthews talks about his experiences of living on a farm, his career as a boudoir photographer, relationships and more. 

He has used social media to grow his audience and has millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram. 

South City Tavern, 1345 South City Tavern, Buffalo, 8 p.m.
The debut of Open Mic Comedy at the S.C. Tavern. Sign-ups at 7:15, free.

Saturday, April 5 

Buffalo Improv House, 255 Great Arrow Ave., Suite 207, Buffalo. 

“Ha Ha Show,” an all-ages variety show with comedy scenes, made-up songs, and audience interaction. 4 p.m., tickets starting at $9.66.

“Various Factors,” a broadway-esque improv musical comedy show where everything is made up on the spot, including lyrics, melodies and choreography. All inspired from audience suggestions. 7 p.m., tickets starting at $13.82. 

Sunday, April 6

Revolver Records, 810 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. 7 p.m., free.
Sunday comedy at Revolver Records. Along with comedians, there will be live DJ’s and the bar and store will be open.  

Monday, April 7

Tudor Lounge, 335 Franklin Street, Buffalo, 8 p.m. 
Comedy Open Mic Comedy. Start your week by hearing new premises and jokes. Sign-ups at 7. Free.

Tuesday, April 8

Nietzsche’s, 248 Allen Street, Buffalo, 9 p.m. 
Rust Belt Comedy Showcase, Buffalo’s longest running comedy open mic. Free. 

Steel Leaf Brewing, 1488 Hertel Avenue, Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Open Mic Night, a mixed open mic for music, comedy and poetry. Sign-ups 6:30 p.m. Free. 

Wednesday, April 9

Milkies, 522 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo. 
Comedy Open Mic Comedy. Sign-ups at 7, show starts at 9 p.m. Free. 

Helium Comedy Club, 30 Mississippi Street, Buffalo. 
Open Mic, where over 20 comics will perform their best 3 minutes, 7 p.m., free with two-item minimum.

Have a comedy event you want to add, email lakeeffectcomedy@gmail.com.