News In Brief

We’ve been out of the loop over here through most of the Fringe and beyond. Now that we’ve sufficiently recovered, regular posts will resume next week. In the meantime, here are a few tidbits to check out…

• Many have called the last few months the Summer of Doogie, and it’s sure felt that way, with Mr. Horner joking his way into America’s hearts on America’s Got Talent. And now fresh off his win over a Helium, the newly crowned Philly’s Phunniest looks to return to the stage tonight, as he resurrects his show The Ministry of Secret Jokes. Now at its new home at the Ruba Club, joining Doogie will be fellow former Phunniest winners Anton Shuford and Steve Gerben, as well as Amir Golan and Becca Trabin. It all starts at 8PM

• The ever-delightful Jaime Fountaine returns to The Dive tonight at 7PM with her show Toiling in Obscurity. Guests include Pat Kelly, Tom McCallister and Jesse Hale Moore

• Fans of Secret Pants are indeed no stranger to enjoying Brian Craig on stage. Well now, you can enjoy him on the small screen as well. Craig makes his television debut tonight at 10PM on TruTV’s Forensic Files

Comedy for the Weekend Warrior: Early Edition

Thursday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: UK vs Philly & Milwaukee vs Portland | World Cafe Live

8:30pm – Laff Away Thursdays | Laff House

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Indianapolis vs Austin & New York vs LA | World Cafe Live

10:00pm – King Friday + Boys Don’t Cry | Studio 34

Friday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: Chicago vs Philly & Houston vs New York | World Cafe Live

7:00pm – Accidental Circus w/ Whipsuit | O’Neals Irish Pub

8:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

8:00pm – N Crowd | The Actor’s Center

8:30pm – Hamburger | Laff House

9:00pm – Accidental Circus w/ Whipsuit | O’Neals Irish Pub

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Provo vs San Antonio & All Star East vs West | World Cafe Live

10:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

10:45pm – Hamburger | Laff House

Saturday

7:00pm – CSz World Championship: Buffalo vs Minneapolis & DC vs San Jose | World Cafe Live

8:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

8:00pm – Hamburger | Laff House

9:30pm – CSz World Championship: Championship Match – World Cafe Live

10:00pm – Sebastian Maniscalco | Helium

10:00pm – Hamburger | Laff House

11:55pm – Hamburger | Laff House

Sunday

7:00pm – Philly’s Phunniest | Helium

7:00pm – Improv Incubator | Community Education Center

Update on Phillys Phunniest

The preliminary round of Philly’s Phunniest competition resumed this past weekend at Helium after a holiday hiatus the week prior. Of the comics performing this past week, Roger Weaver, Pat House, Brendan Kennedy and Doogie Horner move on to round two. Congratulations!

Preliminaries continue this Sunday, where over a dozen comics look to snag a spot moving forward, with Sydney Gantt, Chris Cotton and Billy Bob Thompson among them.

PHILLY’S PHUNNIEST ROUND 1 CONT…
SUNDAY, JULY 18TH @ 7PM
HELIUM COMEDY CLUB | 2031 SANSOM ST
TICKETS: $10-$15

Comedy for the Weekend Warrior

Here’s a look at comedy happening around town this weekend…

CUBED

Friday, July 9th

8:00PM – N Crowd | Actors Center | $10-$15
8:00PM – CUBED + Rookie Card | Shubin | $10
8:00PM – Ben Bailey | Helium Comedy Club | SOLD OUT
9:30PM – Fletcher + Friends | Shubin | $10
10:30PM – Ben Bailey | Helium Comedy Club | $25-$30

Saturday, July 10th

7:30PM – ComedySportz Philly | Playground @ Adrienne | $10
8:00PM – Bare Hugs + WALT! | Shubin | $10
8:00PM – Kevin Brennan | Helium Comedy Club | $25-$30
9:30PM – Epsilon Faction + Activity Book | Shubin | $10
10:00PM – ComedySportz Philly | Playground @ Adrienne | $10
10:30PM – Kevin Brennan | Helium Comedy Club | $25-$30
11:00PM – Sketch Open Mic: Sketch Up or Shut Up | Shubin | FREE

Sunday, July 11th

6:00PM – PHIT L1 Class Show | Shubin | FREE
7:00PM – Improv Incubator | Community Education Center | PWYC
7:00PM – Philly’s Phunniest | Helium Comedy Club | $10-$15
8:00PM – Bare Hugs + WALT! | Shubin | $10

Phillys Phunniest Continues at Helium this Sunday

This weekend HELIUM continues in its quest to find this years PHILLY’S PHUNNIEST. With two weeks already under its belt, there’s already been more talent than you can shake a stick at, and there’s lots more to look forward to. The initial rounds continue clear through late August, and you can check out the full lineup for each week here.

Here’s a rundown of comics taking the stage this week:

Erin Mullville
John Guy
Aaron Hertzog
Remington Law
Michael Casey
Jess Carpenter
Ronen Elyasiani
Tom Riley
Katie Horahan
Scott Gunner
Sarah Morawczynski
Kevin Lau
Tim Ryan
Patrick Sommer
Jasiel Ayala
Lex Hubbard

There are some familiar names in there, as well as new ones. Head down to Helium to lend your support… and who knows, maybe get an early peek at this years winner.

PHILLY’S PHUNNIEST COMPETITION – WEEK 3
SUNDAY, JUNE 27TH @ 7PM
HELIUM COMEDY CLUB | 2031 SANSOM ST, PHILADELPHIA
GENERAL ADMISSION: $10 / RESERVED: $15

Tonight: Why Am I Not Famous?!

Shubin Week presented by the Philly Improv Theater continues tonight w/ KENT HAINES and his live talk show, WHY AM I NOT FAMOUS?! Kent’s guests this evening include Meg Favreau (of Meg & Rob, Everything Must Go) and Steve “The Iceman” Gerben (Philly’s Phunniest 2007).

WHY AM I NOT FAMOUS?! W/ KENT HAINES
PHILLY IMPROV THEATER AT THE SHUBIN
407 BAINBRIDGE STREET
TONIGHT (WED, APRIL 8TH) @ 8PM | $5