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Standup Comedy
THIS WEEK
Craig Robinson
Beginning as a stand-up comedian, Robinson first made his mark in the comedy circuit at the 1998 Montreal “Just For Laughs” Festival. Now headlining venues and festivals across the country, he does both solo acts as well as full-band sets with his... Read Bio
May 27-30
Aidan McCluskey
At 19, Aidan McCluskey left his associate’s degree to pursue comedy. Just four months after his first open mic, he won Acme’s Funniest Person Contest, becoming the youngest winner in the competition’s history. After a brief detour in a Las... Read Bio
June 4-6
Sean Patton
Hello, my name is Sean Patton. I’m a comedian based in Los Angeles and New York, by way of New Orleans. I began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and have since performed in comedy clubs across the US and Canada. I’ve performed at The... Read Bio
June 11-13
JR De Guzman
Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. He has entertained all over the world, having... Read Bio
June 19-20
David Cross
Join us for an amazing night of comedy as prolific comedian David Cross works out his new hour of stand up! You know David from countless film and television roles including HBO’s iconic Mr. Show and Netflix’s W/ Bob & David which he created... Read Bio
June 24-27
Jackie Kashian
Jackie Kashian has been a comic for over 40 years; a podcaster for 20 years (The Dork Forest), has been seen on Conan, Netflix, HBO and She’s been heard on Bob’s Burgers and Strange Planet; and she’s been featured on NPR and Audible. She has a new... Read Bio
July 15-18
Erica Rhodes
Erica Rhodes has appeared on ABC’s Modern Family, HBO’s Veep, Fox’s New Girl, IFC’s Comedy Bang Bang, and recurred on TruTV’s Fameless. She was a regular panelist on Comedy Central’s @midnight and Fox’s Punchline. Her standup TV appearances... Read Bio
August 19-22
Malik Ellessal
Malik Elassal is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer known for his sharp, heartfelt comedy.His Lebanese-Canadian roots bring depth and perspective to his storytelling, earning him a spot on Vulture’s 2024 “Comedians You Should and Will Know”... Read Bio
September 24-26
Mark Normand
Mark Normand is a fun-loving, New York comedian. Ok, I’m gonna brag a little here but hey, you’re on the site so that must mean you’re somewhat interested. I don’t know, I’ve just seen other comics do this. Ah screw you, I’m proud of these... Read Bio
November 12-14
Kelsey Cook
Kelsey Cook is the daughter of an International Yo-Yo Champion and a Professional Foosball player, which made for a humor-filled life at a young age.Kelsey’s stand-up special “The Hustler” was recently released on YouTube and crossed one million... Read Bio
Funniest Person Contest 2026Contest begins May 20th and goes all summer long!
Got 3 minutes of comedy gold? Prove it on the Acme stage this summer. Walk away with bragging rights, unforgettable memories, & the $1000 grand prize!
Crash and BurnWill they kill or will they Crash And Burn?
Get ready for a one of a kind comedy writing experience where you will get an exclusive peek behind the curtain! Watch as jokes go from random thoughts to full blown bits all the way to stage ready acts. Over the course of the week four comics bring 20 minutes of brand new material to the stage with no safety net just the thrilling gamble of whether it will be a smash hit or crash and burn!