A brand new comedy festival takes over Kansas City this weekend. See who’s performing
Whether you’re into musical sing-a-longs or improv, there’s something for everyone this weekend at Kansas City’s first Fountain City Comedy Festival.
Local and national comedic acts will be performing at six Kansas City Venues from Oct. 13-15.
The new festival received over 300 submissions for performances and had to narrow down the list to 50 comics. Festival organizers watched more than 27 hours of comedy to pick the best fits based on stage presence and material.
“We are most excited to show off our city to some hilarious people from across the country and to shine a spotlight on our incredible local scene,” said Kailee Karr, co-founder and performer at the festival. “We have comics traveling in from all over to let them witness how great this city is first-hand, and we have a depth of talent living here that might not be known to all Kansas Citians.”
Starting Thursday and ending Saturday, check out over 15 different shows at these spots:
The Rino: 314 Armour Rd. in North Kansas City
The Mockingbird Lounge: 204 Orchard St. in Kansas City, Kansas
Barrel of the Bottoms: 1427 W. 9th St. in the West Bottoms
Manor Records: 401 N. 6th St. in KCK
The Bird Comedy Theater: 103 W. 19 St. in the Crossroads
Strange Days Brewing Co: 316 Oak St. in the River Market
WHO’S PERFORMING
Two performances in Weston kicked off the pre-fest fun on Wednesday. Take a look at who’s scheduled to show up around Kansas City over the next few days
Thursday
Kenny DeForest: 7:30 p.m. at The Bird Comedy Theater.
Niles Abston: 8 p.m. at Barrel of the Bottoms.
Mind Your Manors Showcase: 8 p.m. at Manor Records
“Whose Yard Is It Anyway,” featuring Erika Holliday and Kailee Karr: 8:30 p.m. at The Rino
Friday
Strange Nights comedy showcase: 7 p.m. at Strange Days Brewing Co.
Dina Hashem: 7:30 p.m. at The Bird Comedy Theater.
Patio Goofs: two performances, the first one is at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and the second is at 8 p.m. on Saturday. Both take place at The Mockingbird Lounge.
Barrel of the Bottoms showcase: 8:30 p.m.at Barrel of the Bottoms
“Play Along KC,” hosted by Evan Christian Goldt and Kasey Famous: 10:30 p.m. at Barrel of the Bottoms
Saturday
Hot Waffle: 1 p.m. at The Mockingbird Lounge
“Catch a Trying Star,” hosted by Aaron Scarbrough & Ryan Trickey: 7 p.m. at The Rino
River Butcher: 7:30 p.m. at The Bird Comedy Theater
Body Language: 9 p.m. at Barrel of the Bottoms
A weekend pass gets you access to all of these shows and a headliner of your choice at a future show. You’ll also get VIP after party access with the comedians and early access to secret shows run by the festival.
The pass costs $50, and you can buy it here. Otherwise, check the individual tickets here, where prices range from $10-$30. Patio Goofs, Strange Nights comedy showcase and Hot Waffle are free, but you’ll still have to get a ticket online.
