She Speaks Open Mic is a welcoming space for women and femme voices to take the stage and be heard. Whether you're sharing stand-up comedy, personal stories, poetry, or spoken word, this supportive community celebrates authenticity, creativity, courage, and connection. New performers and seasoned storytellers alike are invited to speak, laugh, and shine.

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

It’s Saturday Night, and there’s only one rule: Let’s Get Loud! It’s Denver’s top monthly comedy variety show, where every act has a musical element. Join us as improvisers, sketch comics, musicians and clowns from across Denver come together for a night of musical comedy, headlined by a fully improvised musical from Minor Adjustments. This […]

Last Laugh Standing is a competition improv show where if a performer breaks (Laughs) onstage they are out! Three rounds, tons of games and audience participation! The last improviser standing is the winner! This fast paced and high octane and funny show includes some of RISE Comedy's best. You've seen some of the performers on […]

House-Warming Party is Rise Comedy's New Talent Night for long-form improv. Consider this your official invitation! Every month, Simple Complex throws a party, showcasing three up-and-coming improv teams alongside your hosts. Our new neighbors join Simple Complex on stage for a full night of unscripted fun. Come see them now, before they blow up. You'll […]

"Mockumentary Now! — where the cameras are invisible, the stakes are high, and absolutely everything is made up on the spot. This long-form improv show follows seasoned comedians as they attempt to piece together a documentary live on stage — without a script, but with plenty of hot takes and unexpected twists. Each show starts […]

Duckpin's Quack Lab is a variety show highlighting new improv teams, experimentation of form, and player chemistry. Put your hazmat suits on and join us as we make breakthroughs on the cutting edge of comedy!

They're bringing their show all the way from Los Angeles. The Jigsaw, hosted by Buddy Puzzle, is a 60-minute explosion of great improvised scenes. Ten duo improv teams each do a five-minute mono scene (no edits, tag)—just a single stand-alone scene. It's the best showcase of comedic scene work in Denver!