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 […]

Welcome to RISE Comedy’s LGBTQ2IA+ community improv jam: The Alphabet Jam! This is a brand-new, BI-weekly improv jam meant for the queerdos and the allies that love us! This jam is led by a cast of experienced queer and allied improvisers and was started with the intent of providing LGBTQ+ improvisers of all levels a […]

Kick off your weekend with an hour of improvised comedy featuring two of Rise Comedy's best teams: Johnny Anybody and Not My Robot. These festival-beloved veteran comedians take your suggestions and create two entirely original shows—never seen before, and never again. Two teams. One ticket. One hour of non-stop laughs. One FREE BEER. You heard […]

You like hotdogs? Good. So do we! Join your hosts, Christopher Marcella and Andy Reinertsen (CAMP), for 60 minutes of longform improv! Accompanied by a local group of improvisers bringing their own toppings and accoutrements to the stage, we need YOUR suggestions to create the magic of Roastin’ Hotdogs. Stick around after the sets for […]

Hosted by Tom Smaldone, Great Sets gets you on stage with improv veterans for fast-paced, 2-person, 5-minute scenes. The format is simple: put your name in the hat for a chance to perform with each month's guest lineup. Whether you're a seasoned player or a first-timer, the stage is open. Let’s have great sets!

Our RISE House teams deliver long form theatrical style improv for you based on your suggestions. These veteran performers from the theater and classes are in our HOUSE TEAM Program.  RISE Comedy Friday Night Mainstage House Teams will feature four stellar teams, that’s like getting two shows for the price of one! Full bar with […]

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 […]