http://arborweb.com/ Ann Arbor online: news and reference community resource, with the area's best events calendar, Ann Arbor Observer City Guide, comprehensive information on housing, restaurants, government, education, and more, and free classified ads. en-us 2010 Ann Arbor Observer. All Rights Reserved. http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100726.html#event41003 Jul. 31, 4-6 p.m. -- This Livonia-based troupe presents a 40-minute program of juggling, magic, acrobatics, and other circus arts, including audience participation. Following the show, audience members can try juggling, the trapeze, walking on stilts, and more. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100726.html#event41918 Jul. 31, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- July 30 & 31.. Local debut of this acclaimed St. Paul comic, named one of the "Funniest Lesbians in America" by Curve magazine, who's known for her ceaselessly cheerful persona and her smart, quirky dissections of social barriers and fears. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100802.html#event43881 Aug. 5, 8 p.m. -- Aug 5 & 12. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100802.html#event43892 Aug. 6, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 6 & 7. Local debut of this young Indiana comic with a laid-back stage persona who blends sharp, fresh observational humor and improvisational commentary. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100802.html#event43893 Aug. 7, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 6 & 7. Local debut of this young Indiana comic with a laid-back stage persona who blends sharp, fresh observational humor and improvisational commentary. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100809.html#event43882 Aug. 12, 8 p.m. -- Aug 5 & 12. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100809.html#event43890 Aug. 13, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 13 & 14. This Michigan native specializes in wild, raunchy, politically incorrect, often hilariously demented stories and one-liners about everyday life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100809.html#event43891 Aug. 14, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 13 & 14. This Michigan native specializes in wild, raunchy, politically incorrect, often hilariously demented stories and one-liners about everyday life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100816.html#event43885 Aug. 19, 8 p.m. -- Aug. 19-21. The younger brother of superstar comic Chris Rock, this stand-up comic doesn't share his brother's interest in topical or political comedy, and his performing style is considerably more relaxed, but he possesses a similar irreverent charm and sharp-witted instinct for surprising perspect... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100816.html#event43886 Aug. 20, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 19-21. The younger brother of superstar comic Chris Rock, this stand-up comic doesn't share his brother's interest in topical or political comedy, and his performing style is considerably more relaxed, but he possesses a similar irreverent charm and sharp-witted instinct for surprising perspect... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100816.html#event43887 Aug. 21, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 19-21. The younger brother of superstar comic Chris Rock, this stand-up comic doesn't share his brother's interest in topical or political comedy, and his performing style is considerably more relaxed, but he possesses a similar irreverent charm and sharp-witted instinct for surprising perspect... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100816.html#event43877 Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. -- Very popular lesbian comedian whose engaging personality and bright, agile, adventurous observational humor and irreverent social commentary have made her a favorite with all audiences. A frequent guest on cable TV shows, she also has hosted her own HBO special. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event45002 Aug. 23, 7-8 p.m. -- This Detroit troupe, founded by puppeteers and other artists trained in the former Soviet Union, presents its adaptation of the classic fairy tale. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Theater, Dance, & Opera http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event45007 Aug. 26, 7-8 p.m. -- Storytelling program for adults and teens in grade 6 & up by award-winning Detroit-area storyteller Corinne Stavish, a featured performer at the 1997 National Storytelling Festival. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event43878 Aug. 26, 8 p.m. -- Fast-paced show featuring stand-up comedy by 15 recent graduates of veteran comic and Tonight Show writer Chili Challis's Comedy Dojo. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event43888 Aug. 27, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 27 & 28. Animated observational comic with a distinctive point of view who mixes celebrity impressions and voices into his act. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event39448 Aug. 28, 8 p.m.-midnight -- Informal, laid-back variety party with bands, singers, dancers, storytelling, maybe some poetry readings, games, and more. For adults & teens in high school & up. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100823.html#event43889 Aug. 28, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Aug. 27 & 28. Animated observational comic with a distinctive point of view who mixes celebrity impressions and voices into his act. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100830.html#event47404 Sep. 2, 8 p.m. -- Every Thurs. except Sept. 16. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100830.html#event47403 Sep. 3, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 3 & 4. This Detroit native is a veteran of the national comedy circuit known for his impressions of celebrity voices and hilarious takes on the commonplaces of everyday life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100830.html#event47402 Sep. 4, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 3 & 4. This Detroit native is a veteran of the national comedy circuit known for his impressions of celebrity voices and hilarious takes on the commonplaces of everyday life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100906.html#event47405 Sep. 9, 8 p.m. -- Every Thurs. except Sept. 16. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100906.html#event47394 Sep. 10, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 10 & 11. This polished Grand Rapids comic is known for his unexpected takes on everything from marriage and raising kids to current events and even ear hair. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100906.html#event47395 Sep. 11, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 10 & 11. This polished Grand Rapids comic is known for his unexpected takes on everything from marriage and raising kids to current events and even ear hair. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100913.html#event47407 Sep. 16, 8 p.m. -- Sept. 16-18. Ann Arbor debut of this acclaimed stand-up comic, a former Playboy model known for her insightful and sharp-witted but very racy observational humor. A former Star Search champion, she has released 2 CDs, Lewd Awakenings and the recent Chew on This. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol i... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100913.html#event47408 Sep. 17, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept. 16-18. Ann Arbor debut of this acclaimed stand-up comic, a former Playboy model known for her insightful and sharp-witted but very racy observational humor. A former Star Search champion, she has released 2 CDs, Lewd Awakenings and the recent Chew on This. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol i... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100913.html#event47409 Sep. 18, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept. 16-18. Ann Arbor debut of this acclaimed stand-up comic, a former Playboy model known for her insightful and sharp-witted but very racy observational humor. A former Star Search champion, she has released 2 CDs, Lewd Awakenings and the recent Chew on This. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol i... Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100920.html#event47406 Sep. 23, 8 p.m. -- Every Thurs. except Sept. 16. Performances by up to 12 aspiring area stand-up comics. Alcohol is served. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100920.html#event47400 Sep. 24, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 24 & 25. This young comic from Minnesota is a zany storyteller with a wry, edgy take on life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. . Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_100920.html#event47401 Sep. 25, 8 & 10:30 p.m. -- Sept 24 & 25. This young comic from Minnesota is a zany storyteller with a wry, edgy take on life. Preceded by 2 opening acts. . Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_101025.html#event39449 Oct. 30, 8 p.m.-midnight -- Informal, laid-back variety party with bands, singers, dancers, storytelling, maybe some poetry readings, games, and more. For adults & teens in high school & up. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional http://arborweb.com/calendar/comedy__storytelling____performance_art_101227.html#event39450 Dec. 31, 8 p.m.-midnight -- Informal, laid-back variety party with bands, singers, dancers, storytelling, maybe some poetry readings, games, and more. For adults & teens in high school & up. Comedy, Storytelling, & Performance Art Festivals, Fairs, Shows, & Sales Music: Classical, Religious, & Cabaret Music: Pop, Rock, Jazz, Blues, & Traditional