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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

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 7/2 | Asa Erlendson 7/9 | Tom Smaldone 7/16 | Tom Smaldone 7/23 | Aurelia Vanderkolk 7/30 | Rob Lecrone 8/6 […]

RISE Comedy’s Community Improv Jam is an open invitation for you (yes, you!) to COME PLAY on the RISE Comedy stage with some of Denver’s most supportive improvisers.  It’s FREE to watch, FREE to play, and ALL LEVELS ARE WELCOME, so come on and jam! VENMO Contributions welcome: @RiseComedy YOUR JAM HOSTS: BARKLEY: Founded in 2016, […]

We’re inviting all Denver teams to take part in our team jam! This is for any team in the area, but newly formed teams and show ideas are also highly encouraged. Show up and sign up your team to perform a ~10 minute set (set times depend on the number of teams that show up). […]

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 […]

Colorado’s PREMIER improvised musical comedy team and Denver’s longest-running improv comedy show, now celebrating its incredible 20th year! Hit and Run: Musical Improv® is not just a show—it's a theatrical adventure where Broadway meets spontaneity. Every week, this dynamic ensemble crafts an hour-long, fully improvised Broadway-style musical, complete with show-stopping songs, razor-sharp dialogue, and captivating […]

Our RISE teams deliver long form theatrical style improv for you based on your suggestions. These are new talents from the theater and classes that are in our HOUSE TEAM Program. Full bar with craft beers and cocktails available and now serving pizza from Pizza Bar. Every third Friday of the month enjoy our RISE […]

Potluck! is a high-energy, long-form improv show where each performance is inspired by a real party story from the audience. From chaotic birthday dinners to painfully awkward holiday gatherings, we take your suggestion and turn it into a fully improvised, character-driven story packed with unexpected connections, big personalities, and ridiculous revelations. Performed by a team […]

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 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 […]

Fake Authors. Fake Books. Real Funny. Join us as local comedians take the stage posing as accomplished authors reading from their most recent works. Hosted by fictitious public radio host Dana Glass, An Evening with the Authors* is where literary satire meets sketch comedy. Hosted by Katie Hetlage and Joe Bates and featuring a different […]

The Greatest Comedy Show is a must-see monthly comedy variety show featuring top Colorado talent across stand-up, improv, clown, and sketch. One of the highest-selling shows at RISE Comedy, this unique production bridges Colorado’s various comedy scenes, bringing together the best comedic performers onto one stage. Each month, we’ll showcase brand new sketches and guest […]

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 […]

As Seen on TV is a live game show hosted by David Luzader. Stand-up comedians, improvisers, and performers of all kinds go head-to-head in a series of games about television media of all kinds to crown a winner and win a prize. The games range from general trivia (Where was the office in The Office […]

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” 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 […]

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 […]