Events for May 2026 – RISE Comedy

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Saturday May 2nd

Bold text on a colorful striped background reads Hot Nap Presents The Duel. Two Teams Enter One Team Leaves. The stripes are orange, pink, green, and red on a beige backdrop—a thrilling spectacle not to miss at your favorite Denver comedy club.

Saturday May 2nd @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday May 3rd

A performer stands on stage facing a seated audience. The text on the image reads Rise Comedy and Stand Up 301: The Business of Stand Up.

Sunday May 3rd @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

Stand Up 301 (Sundays 5/3-6/14 Skipping 5/24 @11am-2pm)

A comedian holds a microphone and smiles under a spotlight. Text reads: RISE Comedy - Stand Up 101: Intro to Stand Up on a black background.

Sunday May 3rd @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Stand Up 101 (Sundays 5/3-6/14 Skipping 5/24 @2pm)

Sunday May 3rd @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

A hand writes DO YOU HAVE A STORY TO TELL? in a notebook next to a coffee mug, red pen, and orange paper. Text advertises Joke Storytelling Open Mic at RISE Comedy, Sundays 7:30 PM, 1260 22nd St Denver.

Sunday May 3rd @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Monday May 4th

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Monday May 4th @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Stand Up 401 (Mondays 5/4-6/15 Skipping 5/25 @6:30pm)

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Wednesday May 6th

Wednesday May 6th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday May 7th

Thursday May 7th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 7th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 7th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday May 8th

A group of people on stage performing a comedy skit. They are energetically posing, with expressions of laughter and excitement. Text on the top left reads District 9 Comedy. The background is dark with stage lights illuminating the performers.

Friday May 8th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

District 9

Colorful poster for Jam Shop: The Musical presented by Minor Adjustments. Features abstract graphics and musical notes. Text reads: Come sing, shout and have some fun. April 11, Fri - 7 PM.

Friday May 8th @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Musical Improv JamShop

Britprov

Friday May 8th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Brit-prov Burlesque: Britney Spears Burlesque Fundraiser

Friday May 8th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Debate n’ Debunk

Colorful text reads BENT Improv. Below, an illustration of a green van filled with passengers is labeled Girls Trip, capturing the lively spirit of this Denver comedy show.

Friday May 8th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

BENT Improv & Girls Trip

A city skyline at night with stars above and neon text reading Laugh Track: After Dark. Below, text describes a thrilling late-night comedy show with games, chaos, and nighttime anonymity.

Friday May 8th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Laugh Track: After Dark

Saturday May 9th

Man in a red jacket holds a guitar while sitting indoors, surrounded by plants and musical equipment. He looks off to the side thoughtfully.

Saturday May 9th @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

Get Out of Your Head with Luke Null (Sat, May 9th @11am)

A poster features three identical illustrations of a laughing man in a suit and bowtie. The text reads Happy Hour Improv, with Beige on Beige and Intrusive Thoughts. It announces performances on the 2nd Saturdays starting at 6:00 PM.

Saturday May 9th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Happy Hour Improv Show

A group of hooded figures holding lanterns stand in front of a brick building with a Rise Comedy sign. Text reads: The Traitors Improvised and The social deduction game brought to the stage, Every Month at 7pm on 2nd Saturdays.

Saturday May 9th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Traitors Denver

A promotional poster for A Classy Affair, a throwback lounge comedy show with stand-up, improv, and sketch, held every 2nd Saturday at 7:30 PM at Rise Comedy in Denver. Martini glass illustration at center.

Saturday May 9th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

A Classy Affair

A group photo of five people smiling or making faces, with a text overlay at the bottom reading BENIGN NUISANCE. The background is a solid dark color.

Saturday May 9th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Benign Nuisance

A collage showing six smiling people stacked vertically on the left, next to an illustration of Strega Nona. On the right, the groups faces are added to Strega Nona’s basket. Text: Strega Nona and frosted tips.

Saturday May 9th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Frosted Tips & Strega Nona

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Saturday May 9th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Undertow (Work in Progress)

Bold text on a colorful striped background reads Hot Nap Presents The Duel. Two Teams Enter One Team Leaves. The stripes are orange, pink, green, and red on a beige backdrop—a thrilling spectacle not to miss at your favorite Denver comedy club.

Saturday May 9th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday May 10th

Sunday May 10th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

A woman with red hair and sunglasses poses confidently on the left, surrounded by colorful images of women and protest signs; text reads The Oldest Profession, Written & Performed by Kaytlin Bailey on a maroon background.

Sunday May 10th @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

The Oldest Profession

Open Mic (1) – Helene Rose Show

Sunday May 10th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Helene Rose: The Enlightened Hot Mess Feedback Show

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Tuesday May 12th

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Tuesday May 12th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

Clown 201 (Tuesdays, 5/12-6/9 @6:30pm)

Wednesday May 13th

Wednesday May 13th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday May 14th

Thursday May 14th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 14th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 14th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday May 15th

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Friday May 15th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

This Just In (Improvised News Network)

A group of people posing energetically in front of a red curtain backdrop with Hit and Run Musical Improv above them. Dressed in a mix of black, white, and red attire, they exude excitement and joy—a perfect snapshot of the vibrant scene at this Denver comedy club.

Friday May 15th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Hit and Run: Musical Improv® [Improvised Broadway Musicals]

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Friday May 15th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

RISE Comedy Friday Night Hideaway House Teams

Seven people in white shirts smile and pose around a table with cupcakes, candles, and balloons. A blue backdrop reads POTLUCK! IMPROV COMEDY in bold letters. The mood is festive and cheerful.

Friday May 15th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Potluck!

A hooded, ghostly figure with glowing eyes looms over a campfire in a dark forest. Green slime frames the image, with the text Frightening Tales to Share at Night! at the top.

Friday May 15th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Frightening Tales to Share at Night!

Saturday May 16th

Colorful retro design featuring a keyboard, guitar, and open mouth. Text reads Minor Adjustments Presents The Lets Get Loud Show in bold, vibrant fonts with geometric shapes.

Saturday May 16th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Let’s Get Loud

A bald man with glasses, holding a microphone and smiling, stands in front of text promoting Comedy Mind-Reading and Mentalism on the Rocks with themes of cocktails, laughter, mentalism, and limited seating.

Saturday May 16th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Mentalism on the Rocks. Comedy Mind-Reading with Brad Montgomery

Colorful event poster for Last Laugh Standing at Rise Comedy, Denver, showcasing several performers against a psychedelic background. Text includes event details and features Comedians take the stage - They laugh, They lose hosted by Chris Gropp.

Saturday May 16th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Last Laugh Standing

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Saturday May 16th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Co•depen•dunce presents: an absurd variety show

Text on a green background reads: Mockumentary Now! 8 PM Every 3rd Saturday at Rise Comedy, Denvers premier comedy club. An Improvised Documentary.

Saturday May 16th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Mockumentary Now!

Text reads DUCKPINs QUACK LAB next to a black silhouette of a bowling pin with a duck-like head, on a colorful gradient background.

Saturday May 16th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Duckpin’s Quack Lab

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Saturday May 16th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

RISE Repertory Company

Bold text on a colorful striped background reads Hot Nap Presents The Duel. Two Teams Enter One Team Leaves. The stripes are orange, pink, green, and red on a beige backdrop—a thrilling spectacle not to miss at your favorite Denver comedy club.

Saturday May 16th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday May 17th

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Sunday May 17th @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM MDT

Improv for Public Speaking Confidence w/ Brian McCarthy

Sunday May 17th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

NAA May 2026

Sunday May 17th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Not Age Appropriate

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Sunday May 17th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Simple Complex Presents: House Party!

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Sunday May 17th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Monday May 18th

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Monday May 18th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Improv Student Showcases – 6:30pm Block (Monday, May 18th)

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Monday May 18th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Improv Student Showcases – 7:30pm Block (Monday, May 18th)

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Monday May 18th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Improv Student Showcases – 8:30pm Block (Monday, May 18th)

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Wednesday May 20th

Wednesday May 20th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday May 21st

Thursday May 21st @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 21st @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 21st @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday May 22nd

A colorful poster for tgif, an improv show at Rise Comedy. It features a group of excited performers, playful graphics, and text promoting free beer and show details: Fridays at 7 PM.

Friday May 22nd @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

TGIF (These Guys Is Funny) with Johnny Anybody & Not My Robot

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Friday May 22nd @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Roastin’ Hotdogs

A group of people posing energetically in front of a red curtain backdrop with Hit and Run Musical Improv above them. Dressed in a mix of black, white, and red attire, they exude excitement and joy—a perfect snapshot of the vibrant scene at this Denver comedy club.

Friday May 22nd @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Hit and Run: Musical Improv® [Improvised Broadway Musicals]

A colorful poster for an improv comedy event shows two neon figures high-fiving on stage. Text invites audience members to perform with pros, with details: 4th Fridays, 8:30-10 PM and chosen live from the crowd.

Friday May 22nd @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Great Sets

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Friday May 22nd @ 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE Comedy Friday Night Mainstage House Teams

Saturday May 23rd

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Saturday May 23rd @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Buzzed Before Sunset Stand Up Showcase

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Saturday May 23rd @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Las llamas del humor

Saturday May 23rd @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

The Greatest Comedy Show In The World

Rise In House – Lets Talk Denver

Saturday May 23rd @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Let’s Talk, Denver

Retro television illustration with colorful rays on the screen and the text As seen on TV! A live game show! on a blue background.

Saturday May 23rd @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

As Seen on TV: A Live Game Show

Two men stand in front of a wooden fence. One holds a rubber chicken, the other holds a whoopee cushion. Text reads: Wrong Matt presents The Funny Humor Comedy Hour.

Saturday May 23rd @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

The Funny Humor Comedy Hour

Saturday May 23rd @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Friends of Friends

Bold text on a colorful striped background reads Hot Nap Presents The Duel. Two Teams Enter One Team Leaves. The stripes are orange, pink, green, and red on a beige backdrop—a thrilling spectacle not to miss at your favorite Denver comedy club.

Saturday May 23rd @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday May 24th

Sunday May 24th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Rise Storytelling In-House promo

Sunday May 24th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

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There are no events on this day.

Wednesday May 27th

Wednesday May 27th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday May 28th

Thursday May 28th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 28th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

RISE Comedy - Denver Improv Comedy Bar & Theater - Improv Comedy Classes

Thursday May 28th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday May 29th

Denver Flyer V2

Friday May 29th @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Croatian Roots, American Problems

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Friday May 29th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Denvertopia

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Friday May 29th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Walker, Texas Improviser

Saturday May 30th

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Saturday May 30th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Stand Up Comedy Night Nick Callas (Comedy Central, SNL, MTV)

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Saturday May 30th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

An Evening with the Authors*

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Saturday May 30th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

The Marco Antonio Show

Saturday May 30th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Improv All Stars

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Saturday May 30th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Black Mirror / Red Carpet

Sunday May 31st

Sunday May 31st @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

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Sunday May 31st @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Routine Check-Up

Rise Storytelling In-House promo

Sunday May 31st @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

There are no events on this day.

There are no events on this day.

Wednesday June 3rd

Black and white poster for Mic Drop Writing Drop-In Workshop at Rise Comedy. Features a person holding a microphone, with event details: $10 every Wed at 6pm.

Wednesday June 3rd @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM MDT

Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop

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Wednesday June 3rd @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday June 4th

Three people with serious expressions stand in a desert under a blue sky. The text reads IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET By John Clayman with FRINGE FESTIVAL in pink in the top left corner.

Thursday June 4th @ 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM MDT

IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET — Denver Fringe Festival

Thursday June 4th @ 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM MDT

Dead Parents Club — Denver Fringe Festival

Thursday June 4th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

A person with long dark hair in a black coat sits on outdoor steps, holding a red mug and a cigarette. Text reads SYLVIE WANG PRESENTS SYLVIE WANG and two award symbols appear in the top left corner.

Thursday June 4th @ 6:30 PM - 7:25 PM MDT

Sylvie Wang Presents Sylvie Wang — Denver Fringe Festival

Four people dressed as teachers stand in front of a chalkboard and desk with books and an apple. The word “Teachers” is displayed prominently at the bottom of the image.

Thursday June 4th @ 7:00 PM - 7:55 PM MDT

Teachers — Denver Fringe Festival

Illustration of a smiling sailor sitting cross-legged in front of a submarine porthole, playing a ukulele. Text above reads, “BORN & RAISED ON A SUBMARINE.” Text below: “BY THOMPSON POWERS.”.

Thursday June 4th @ 8:00 PM - 8:55 PM MDT

Born and Raised on a Submarine — Denver Fringe Festival

Friday June 5th

A woman with blonde hair holds two red retro telephone receivers to her ears, standing in front of a bright red background and wearing a white top with small heart patterns.

Friday June 5th @ 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM MDT

OOPS — Denver Fringe Festival

Three people with serious expressions stand in a desert under a blue sky. The text reads IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET By John Clayman with FRINGE FESTIVAL in pink in the top left corner.

Friday June 5th @ 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM MDT

IMPOSSIBLE TO FORGET — Denver Fringe Festival

A man in a suit with multiple arms looks distressed, holding a bottle, hammer, banana, rubber chicken, toilet paper, and dried flowers. A cartoon tear is drawn on his face, and the background is light blue.

Friday June 5th @ 7:00 PM - 7:55 PM MDT

GULP! — Denver Fringe Festival

A person with long dark hair in a black coat sits on outdoor steps, holding a red mug and a cigarette. Text reads SYLVIE WANG PRESENTS SYLVIE WANG and two award symbols appear in the top left corner.

Friday June 5th @ 8:00 PM - 8:55 PM MDT

Sylvie Wang Presents Sylvie Wang — Denver Fringe Festival

A person dressed as a colorful piñata poses joyfully on a blue background with candy, a bat, and the text: ¡Dále! Created and performed by Adriana Gonzales. ¡Ya llega la piñata! Ready?.

Friday June 5th @ 8:30 PM - 9:20 PM MDT

iDále! — Denver Fringe Festival

A pastel sky with clouds and a visible moon. Large pink text at the top reads DENVERTOPIA, with smaller purple text below that says sketch comedy show.

Friday June 5th @ 9:30 PM - 10:15 PM MDT

Denvertopia — Denver Fringe Festival

Friday June 5th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Dead Parents Club — Denver Fringe Festival

Saturday June 6th

A cartoon angel with glasses, red lipstick, and a halo holds a wine glass and microphone, surrounded by flames. Text below reads “The Enlightened Hot Mess.”.

Saturday June 6th @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MDT

The Enlightened Hot Mess — Denver Fringe Festival

A pastel sky with clouds and a visible moon. Large pink text at the top reads DENVERTOPIA, with smaller purple text below that says sketch comedy show.

Saturday June 6th @ 5:00 PM - 5:45 PM MDT

Denvertopia — Denver Fringe Festival

Two women wearing antler headbands and floral dresses gesture expressively in front of a lecture hall audience, with the words Customer Service in bold pink text above. Credits are in the top right corner on a purple background.

Saturday June 6th @ 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM MDT

Customer Service — Denver Fringe Festival

Silhouettes of a group of people in vibrant, overlapping colors appear against a tie-dye background, with bold white text in the center reading ITS YOUR WEDDING!.

Saturday June 6th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

It’s YOUR Wedding! — Denver Fringe Festival

A distorted, purple-tinted image of a screaming person with large text reading HYSTERICAL: A CLOWN THRILLER. A white laurel announces Winner Best Comedy NYC Fringe 2025 for Jackie & Allison into the Multiverse.

Saturday June 6th @ 6:30 PM - 7:20 PM MDT

HYSTERICAL — Denver Fringe Festival

A corkboard displays twelve Polaroid photos, a yellow note reading David Piccolomini 10 Skills 2 Years, and smaller notes saying A comedy show about learning, addiction, and video games and At the Denver Fringe.

Saturday June 6th @ 8:00 PM - 8:55 PM MDT

Ten Skills 2 Years — Denver Fringe Festival

A man in a suit with multiple arms looks distressed, holding a bottle, hammer, banana, rubber chicken, toilet paper, and dried flowers. A cartoon tear is drawn on his face, and the background is light blue.

Saturday June 6th @ 8:00 PM - 8:55 PM MDT

GULP! — Denver Fringe Festival

A woman with blonde hair holds two red retro telephone receivers to her ears, standing in front of a bright red background and wearing a white top with small heart patterns.

Saturday June 6th @ 9:30 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

OOPS — Denver Fringe Festival

Four people dressed as teachers stand in front of a chalkboard and desk with books and an apple. The word “Teachers” is displayed prominently at the bottom of the image.

Saturday June 6th @ 9:30 PM - 10:25 PM MDT

Teachers — Denver Fringe Festival