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Rachel Mac

More than 100 comedians gather in Madison for a week of stand-up, improv, roast battles and more — if you’re looking for a laugh, Madison Comedy Week is ready for you. Headlining is British-Jamaican comic Ian Edwards, performing a free show Aug. 13 at the Pursuit of Happiness Sessions at McPike Park. But that show is just one entry point; more than 30 events are set for a variety of venues, with a dozen shows at The Bur Oak (including Madison Indie Comedy's “Unscripted,” with freestyling comics including David Louis and Nina Davis, Aug. 11) and a trio of events at the Harmony Bar (including Capitol Comedy Hour's first visit to the Harmony stage, Aug. 12). Find the complete schedule and ticket info at madisoncomedyweek.net.

press release: August is a shop on state street that features modern styles and an eclectic curation of artistic fashion choices. They’re an industry leader in what they do, and as such, have been integrating into the local artist community as much as possible. This show will be one of many of their live events throughout the year, and the first comedy show they’ve produced in the shop. We have one of the best lineups of the fest joining them at August, including: Rachel Mac, Matt MacLean, Olivia Carter, Jonathan Dunne, Deanna Ortiz, Jon Torres, Caitlin Checkeroski, Mohammed Mohammed, Chloe Mikala, and Cosmo Nomikos.

Free.

Madison Comedy Week is sponsored by The Sessions at McPike Park, Comedy on State, Knuckleheads, Graduate Hotels, Camp Trippalindee, Gallant Knight Limousine, Herbal Aspect, Madison Indie Comedy, Ian's Pizza, Brittingham Boats, and Audio For The Arts!