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Your guide to comedy in the Port City
Your guide to comedy in the Port City
Hit the stage or catch fresh material. All open mics are free.
6:30 PM Sign-up / 7:00 PM Show
Barzarre (formerly Juggling Gypsy)
Wilmington's longest-running open mic. Nearly Anything Goes format — comedy, music, poetry, whatever you bring.
FREE8:00 PM
Port City Cheesesteak Co.
Downtown open mic in a casual, fun atmosphere. Sign up at the door. Great for first-timers.
FREE7:00 PM
Laws & Libations
Mid-week open mic at a cozy downtown bar. Sign up when you arrive.
FREE8:30 PM (Sign-up 7:00 PM)
Dead Crow Comedy Room
Perform on a real comedy club stage. Sign-up sheet goes out at 7 PM — arrive early to get a spot. 5-minute sets.
FREERecurring shows you can count on every week
8:30 PM
Dead Crow Comedy Room
Spontaneous improv comedy based on audience suggestions. A different show every single week.
FREE8:00 PM
Laws & Libations
All-female stand-up showcase produced by Chelsea Connor. A highlight of the local scene.
FREE8:00 PM & 10:00 PM
Dead Crow Comedy Room
National touring comedians hit the stage every Friday and Saturday night.
TICKETS7:00 PM & 9:30 PM
Dead Crow Comedy Room
Two shows every Saturday. Check the lineup in the events section above.
TICKETS108 Grace Street
Downtown bar hosting Wednesday open mics and the Women of Wilmington comedy showcase every Thursday.
1610 Castle Street
Wilmington's longest-running comedy open mic every Monday. The "unusual bar" (formerly Juggling Gypsy) where Nearly Anything Goes!
721 Surry Street
Craft brewery home of the bi-monthly Gruff Goat Comedy Showcase. Local and touring stand-ups plus great beer.
21 N. Front Street
Tuesday night comedy open mic downtown. Laid-back vibes, great food, and a supportive crowd for newcomers.
703 N. 3rd Street (CFCC Campus)
The big stage. Major touring acts and national comedy shows. Whose Live Anyway, Leanne Morgan, and more.
From stand-up to improv, Wilmington has classes for all levels
with Nancy Witter
Multi-week course at Dead Crow Comedy Room. Learn writing, timing, and stage presence from an award-winning comedian. Culminates in a graduation showcase.
DareDevil Improv
Full curriculum from basics to advanced long-form. 101 is 6 weeks, higher levels are 8 weeks. Graduates perform at Dead Crow's Wednesday improv show.
DareDevil Improv
Learn to write comedic sketches from Groundlings/UCB trained instructors. Writing exercises and final showcase.
DareDevil Improv
Build confidence, creativity, and communication skills through improv games and exercises designed for young performers.
Improv & Sketch
Wilmington's premier comedy collective. Weekly shows at Dead Crow, Comedy Powder Keg showcases, and full class curriculum.
@daredevilimprovSketch & Variety
"The weirdest, nerdiest comedy troupe of all-time." Sketch shows, parodies, Rocky Horror shadow-casts since 2010.
@pslcomedyStand-Up Collective
All-female stand-up showcase every Thursday at Laws & Libations. Produced by Chelsea Connor.
@womenofwilmingtoncomedyShowcase Series
Bi-monthly showcases at Waterline Brewing. Local and touring comedians. Run by Lew Morgante.
@gruffgoatcomedyThe funny people who make Wilmington laugh
Touring Headliner
Wilmington native, Netflix Trial by Laughter winner. Filmed his special "The Long Road" at Thalian Hall.
Touring Pro / Teacher
MAC Award winner, Nick at Nite finalist. Teaches "Look Who's Standing Up!" at Dead Crow.
Stand-Up / Writer
Port City's Top Comic 2019. Creator of "What Did We Miss?" StandUp NBC Regional Finalist.
Scene Veteran
"The Godfather" of Wilmington comedy. Former Nutt Street owner. Charleston Comedy Festival winner.
Showcase Producer
Runs Gruff Goat Comedy at Waterline. Regular host at Dead Crow. Known for crowd work.
Stand-Up
Women of Wilmington regular host. Rising voice in the local scene.
Plus many more rising stars: Carson Hennessey, Colleen O'Meara, Julia Desmond, Jack Nelson, Zack Burke, and the whole open mic crew.
Multi-day festival at Dead Crow and downtown venues. Dozens of comedians, showcases, and the Port City's Top Comic finals.
Learn MoreAnnual stand-up competition. Local and regional comics compete through preliminary rounds for the title.
Dead Crow UpdatesKnow about a comedy show, open mic, or class we're missing? Let us know!
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