Name: Hot Nap Presents The Duel
Start: 2026-07-04T21:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-07-04T22:00:00-06:00
Location: RISE Comedy

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

$10

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

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

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

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

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

GULP! — Denver Fringe Festival

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

OOPS — Denver Fringe Festival

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

Teachers — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th

Two people perform an improv scene on stage in front of a sign reading Rise Comedy. Text at the bottom says, Improv 301: Foundations of Character.

Sunday June 7th @ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 301 (Sundays 6/7-7/19 @11am)

A black-and-white photo features a glasses-wearing individual in a light shirt, dramatically holding their chest. The image is adorned with bold text: Rise Comedy and Improv 401: Pattern and Heightening. Discover the dynamic flair of Denver comedy at its finest!.

Sunday June 7th @ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 401 (Sundays 6/7-7/19 @11am-1:45pm)

Sunday June 7th @ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 601 (Sundays 6/7-7/19 @11am-1:45pm)

Sunday June 7th @ 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM MDT

The Enlightened Hot Mess — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 4:00 PM - 4:50 PM MDT

HYSTERICAL — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 4:30 PM - 5:25 PM MDT

Ten Skills 2 Years — Denver Fringe Festival

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

Customer Service — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 6:00 PM - 6:55 PM MDT

Born and Raised on a Submarine — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Sunday June 7th @ 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM MDT

iDále! — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

It’s YOUR Wedding! — Denver Fringe Festival

Sunday June 7th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Monday June 8th

Monday June 8th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 301 (Mondays 6/8-7/20 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Monday June 8th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 501 (Mondays 6/8-7/20 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Tuesday June 9th

Tuesday June 9th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

Short Form Improv (Tuesdays 6/9-7/14 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Black and white image of three performers on stage at Rise Comedy, part of the Improv 601 Ensemble. The foreground shows a man gesturing, while two other people stand in the background smiling.

Tuesday June 9th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 601 (Tuesdays 6/9-7/21 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Wednesday June 10th

Wednesday June 10th @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM MDT

Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop

$10

Wednesday June 10th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday June 11th

Thursday June 11th @ 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 June 11th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

Thursday June 11th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday June 12th

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 June 12th @ 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 June 12th @ 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Musical Improv JamShop

Friday June 12th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

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

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 June 12th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

BENT Improv & Girls Trip

Friday June 12th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Laugh Track: After Dark

Saturday June 13th

Woman with long, curly red hair and blue eyes, smiling softly, wearing a blue top. Blue background.

Saturday June 13th @ 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM MDT

Descend into the Dream with Jet Eveleth (June 13th @2pm-4:30pm)

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 June 13th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Happy Hour Improv Show

Saturday June 13th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Not Age Appropriate

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 June 13th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Traitors Denver

Saturday June 13th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

A Classy Affair

Saturday June 13th @ 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 June 13th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Frosted Tips & Strega Nona

Saturday June 13th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday June 14th

Sunday June 14th @ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 101 (Sundays 6/14-7/19 @11am-1:45pm)

Black and white image showing a comedy class at a popular comedy club in Denver. Three people perform on stage: a gesturing man, a seated person wearing an I’m voting for Elvis in ’88 shirt, and a standing woman. Text reads RISE Comedy, Improv 201, Foundations of Scene Work.

Sunday June 14th @ 11:00 AM - 1:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 201 (Sundays 6/14-7/19 @11am)

Sunday June 14th @ 2:00 PM - 4:45 PM MDT

IMPROV 201 (Sundays 6/14-7/19 @2pm-4:45pm)

Sunday June 14th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Sunday June 14th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Jet & Blaine

Sunday June 14th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Monday June 15th

Monday June 15th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 101 (Mondays 6/15 -7/20 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Monday June 15th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 201 (Mondays 6/15-7/20 @6:30pm)

Tuesday June 16th

Tuesday June 16th @ 6:30 PM - 9:15 PM MDT

IMPROV 101 (Tuesdays 6/16 -7/21 @6:30pm-9:15pm)

Wednesday June 17th

Wednesday June 17th @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM MDT

Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop

$10

Wednesday June 17th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday June 18th

Thursday June 18th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

Thursday June 18th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

Thursday June 18th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday June 19th

Friday June 19th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

This Just In (Improvised News Network)

Friday June 19th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Big Ol’ Mess Presents EVERYTHING IS GOOD, EVERYTHING IS FUN

Friday June 19th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

RISE Comedy Friday Night Hideaway House Teams

Friday June 19th @ 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 June 19th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Frightening Tales to Share at Night!

Saturday June 20th

Saturday June 20th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Modern Magic – A night of Magic and Comedy With Gerald Robinson

Saturday June 20th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Let’s Get Loud

Saturday June 20th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Last Laugh Standing

Saturday June 20th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Co•depen•dunce presents: an absurd variety show

Saturday June 20th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Mockumentary Now!

Saturday June 20th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Duckpin’s Quack Lab

Saturday June 20th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

RISE Repertory Company

Saturday June 20th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday June 21st

Sunday June 21st @ 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM MDT

Stand Up Student Showcase! 5pm Block

Sunday June 21st @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Sunday June 21st @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Sunday June 21st @ 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Stand Up Student Showcase! 6:30pm Block

Sunday June 21st @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Simple Complex Presents: House Party!

Sunday June 21st @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Sunday June 21st @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Stand Up Student Showcase! 8pm pm Block

Sunday June 21st @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

There are no events on this day.

Wednesday June 24th

Wednesday June 24th @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM MDT

Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop

$10

Wednesday June 24th @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday June 25th

Thursday June 25th @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

Thursday June 25th @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

Thursday June 25th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday June 26th

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 June 26th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

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

Friday June 26th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Roastin’ Hotdogs

Friday June 26th @ 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 June 26th @ 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Great Sets

Friday June 26th @ 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE Comedy Friday Night Mainstage House Teams

Saturday June 27th

Saturday June 27th @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

Stand Up 201 (Saturdays 6/27-8/8 @11am Skipping 7/4)

Saturday June 27th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Buzzed Before Sunset Stand Up Showcase

Saturday June 27th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

An Evening with the Authors*

Saturday June 27th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

The Greatest Comedy Show

Saturday June 27th @ 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM MDT

Let’s Talk, Denver

Saturday June 27th @ 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 June 27th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

The Funny Humor Comedy Hour

Saturday June 27th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Friends of Friends

Saturday June 27th @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Hot Nap Presents The Duel

Sunday June 28th

Sunday June 28th @ 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM MDT

Stand Up 401 (Sundays 6/28-8/9 @11am Skipping 7/5)

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 June 28th @ 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM MDT

Stand Up 101 (Sundays 6/28-8/9 @2pm-5pm Skipping July 5th)

Sunday June 28th @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Tag, You’re It! Open Mic

Sunday June 28th @ 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

The Cowboy Confessional – A Storytelling & Music Show

Sunday June 28th @ 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Anecdotal Open Mic

Monday June 29th

Monday June 29th @ 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

Stand Up 101 (Mondays 6/29-8/10 @6:30pm-9:30pm Skipping July 6th)

There are no events on this day.

Wednesday July 1st

Wednesday July 1st @ 6:00 PM - 7:45 PM MDT

Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop

$10

Wednesday July 1st @ 8:00 PM - 10:30 PM MDT

RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic

Thursday July 2nd

Thursday July 2nd @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels

Thursday July 2nd @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Community Improv Jam

Thursday July 2nd @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Team Improv Jam

Friday July 3rd

Friday July 3rd @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

Improv All Stars

Friday July 3rd @ 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Plot/Twist

Friday July 3rd @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

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

Friday July 3rd @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Basement Doctors & Necromancer

$13

Friday July 3rd @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

Normalville

Friday July 3rd @ 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM MDT

Night Cap Comedy Show

Saturday July 4th

Saturday July 4th @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM MDT

Buzzed Before Sunset Stand Up Showcase

Saturday July 4th @ 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM MDT

Rotating Room

Colorful letters spelling JUKEBOX with a heart shape for the U, surrounded by popcorn, snack chips, drinks, and vibrant plastic shapes on a white background.

Saturday July 4th @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MDT

JOKEBOX – A Comedy Party and You’re Invited

Four fabulous drag performers in colorful outfits and dramatic makeup strike a pose at a lively venue. A banner below exclaims Comedy Queens: A hilarious drag comedy experience. The vibrant lighting highlights a bustling bar and seating area in the background.

Saturday July 4th @ 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM MDT

Comedy Queens: A Drag Comedy Experience

Saturday July 4th @ 8:30 PM - 9:30 PM MDT

The Crew

Saturday July 4th @ 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM MDT

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