Week of Events
Improv for Public Speaking Confidence w/ Brian McCarthy
Ever feel nervous speaking in front of a crowd? Or worry you’ll freeze up during a big work presentation? Come play fun improv games that will help you feel confident with public speaking and presenting. These games are designed to help you in real-life work scenarios. So you can: -- Feel comfortable thinking on your […]
Tag, You’re It! Open Mic
Tag You’re It Open Mic Sunday evenings at Rise Comedy, Denver’s best live comedy club, is a great way to help new comedians work on their jokes. You have a suggestion? We have the paper for you to write your tag lines that they might just use to punch up their jokes. Tag You’re It […]
Anecdotal Open Mic
Do you have a story that you think could be a funny standup routine? Are you frustrated by only having three minutes to work on what you're trying to say at other open mics? Then this is the mic for you. Tell your story - find the funny and then make it funnier. List drops at 7:30 […]
Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop
Mic Drop Comedy Workshop is every Wednesday from 6-8 PM before the open mic. Please include your name and the date you are signing up for. It is not guaranteed that you will get a turn every week, however, if you do not get a turn you will be moved to the front of the […]
RISE & Shine Comedy Open Mic
Looking for a fun date night? Looking to see if you have what it takes to be a standup comedian? Then come on down to RISE Comedy on Wednesday to the Rise and Shine Open Mic. The Rise and Shine Open Mic is open to comedians of all levels. The Rise and Shine Open Mic […]
Intro To Improv Drop-In Class – All Levels
Want to see if improv comedy is right for you? This drop-in class will let you take RISE Comedy's improv classes for a test drive, in a safe, supportive, and FUN environment! Instructor Schedule 2/19 | Melissa Schenter 2/26 | Aurelia Vanderkolk 3/5 | Amanda Eckert 3/12 | Rob Lecrone 3/19 | Paul Ronjak 3/26 […]
This Just In (Improvised News Network)
THIS JUST IN... is a mixed long-form and short-form improv comedy show that parodies the structure and tone of a traditional TV news broadcast with the absurdity of character-driven improv. Anchors, field reporters, correspondents, and special guests will navigate a world of absurd characters through the lens of "serious" journalism. Core recurring segments anchor each […]
Frightening Tales to Share at Night!
Gather 'round the campfire as a mysterious narrator guides you through "Frightening Tales to Share at Night!", a long form improv comedy show that warps your cherished childhood memories into spine-tingling tales of terror. Inspired by classic ‘90s and 2000s kid-horror shows like "Goosebumps" and "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", this fully improvised show […]
Buzzed Before Sunset Stand Up Showcase
Buzzed Before Sunset Comedy Showcase is the perfect way to kick off your Saturday night. Catch some of Denver’s top comedians—rising stars, seasoned pros, and special guests from out of town—at the city’s premier comedy club, Rise Comedy. Whether you're single and looking for fun things to do in Denver, or out with friends planning […]
The Greatest Comedy Show In The World
The Greatest Comedy Show in the World is a variety program that showcases the top talent in Colorado across stand-up, improv, and sketch. Each month, a stand-up comic and improv/sketch team will join us for an hour of controlled comedy chaos (and sometimes uncontrolled). Nothing is off-limits and no two shows are the same! Audience […]
Let’s Talk, Denver
Denver Has Stories. We Tell Them—With Laughs. A live late-night style talk show celebrating the people, culture, and chaos of Denver—only at Rise Comedy. What happens when you mix stand-up comedy, local culture, and real Denver personalities? You get Let’s Talk, Denver—a high-energy, laugh-packed talk show that puts the Mile High City center stage. Hosted by one […]
The Funny Humor Comedy Hour
Wrong Matt presents The Funny Humor Comedy Hour Enjoy a long form improv show hosted by comedy duo Matt Bruggeman and Alex Nichols (Wrong Matt). Every month, this show will feature not just comedy, but FUNNY comedy including an opening set from a special guest improv group.
Friends of Friends
“Friends of Friends” is a unique blend of a hyper local talk show and long-form improv, where anything can happen! Hosted by Andrea Nieto and Mike Gravagno, this monthly live show brings together guests from all walks of life. You could get to know local artists, professors, politicians, business owners, or even that one college […]
Hot Nap Presents The Duel
Hosted by Hot Nap, this high-energy weekly showdown puts two improv teams in a fierce battle for laughs, fame, and ultimate glory. With the audience calling the shots, the reigning champs must defend their title as a new challenger emerges each week, ready to steal the spotlight. Who will triumph, and who will take their […]