Tight Fives on State

With more than 25 events, Madison Comedy Week offers the opportunity to really dive in to the regional stand-up scene, and also enjoy some talented visitors as well. The fest opens with a night headlined by a very funny visitor: New York based Jacob Williams, whose low key one-liners poke a lot of fun at his personal foibles (8 p.m., Aug. 4, Bur Oak). Intriguing showcases include an evening featuring nine local stand-ups who are producing/hosting shows during the fest (7 p.m., Aug. 5, Bur Oak) and “Tight Fives on State,” a curated incarnation of Comedy on State’s weekly open mic featuring comedians from all around the U.S. (9 p.m., Aug. 7). Find the full schedule and tickets at madisoncomedyweek.com.

media release: Join us for TIGHT FIVES ON STATE – a Madison Comedy Week special event! Think “The Mic on State” but with a curated lineup of incredible up-and-coming comics from all around the country doing their tight 5! Comics come from far and wide to perform here at the club, and we’re super excited to be holding this event during the Madison Comedy Week festival. Typical Wednesday rules apply: Walk-up only, first come first serve, 9pm, $5 admission!