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January 06, 2009

Calendar of Events

Films, Comedy and Performance Art

From standup to improv, and everything in between, comedy is flourishing in the auditoriums and clubs of Ann Arbor. And with the U-M's new Media Union, a growing number of multimedia performances are appearing on The Calendar.

Tuesday

January 2009

8-11 p.m.

"Firefly Funnies": The Firefly Club.

Showcase of top local stand-up comics, along with some improv comedy. Firefly Club, 637 S. Main. $3. 665-9090.

Wednesday

January 2009

8 p.m.

"Comedy Jamm": Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Every Wed. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $5 in advance and at the door. 996-9080.

Thursday

January 2009

8 p.m.

Karen Rontowski: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Jan. 8-10. Ann Arbor debut of this up-and-coming stand-up comic known for her casually hilarious blend of the commonplace and the absurd in tales about everything from going to the Laundromat to coping with an alligator in her apartment. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking shows. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $8 (Thurs.) & $11 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $10 (Thurs.) & $13 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.

Friday

January 2009

8 & 10:30 p.m.

Karen Rontowski: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Jan. 8-10. Ann Arbor debut of this up-and-coming stand-up comic known for her casually hilarious blend of the commonplace and the absurd in tales about everything from going to the Laundromat to coping with an alligator in her apartment. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking shows. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $8 (Thurs.) & $11 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $10 (Thurs.) & $13 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.

Saturday

January 2009

8 & 10:30 p.m.

Karen Rontowski: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.

Jan. 8-10. Ann Arbor debut of this up-and-coming stand-up comic known for her casually hilarious blend of the commonplace and the absurd in tales about everything from going to the Laundromat to coping with an alligator in her apartment. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; all Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking shows. old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $8 (Thurs.) & $11 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $10 (Thurs.) & $13 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.

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