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Peter Rambo

Shauna Jungdahl

To everything there is a season, and summer in Madison in recent (non-pandemic) years has included a season for your face to hurt from laughing. Madison Comedy Week returns in 2021 bigger and better than ever, with almost 30 events over eight evenings at The Bur Oak, The Rigby and several other venues. The second half of the week includes headlining sets during the Pursuit of Happiness Session at McPike Park by Kevin Bozeman (9:30 p.m., Aug. 6) and Mary Mack (9:30 p.m., Aug. 7). Other highlights include the return of Madison expatriate Martin Henn for an album recording set (9 p.m., Aug. 6, The Rigby) and a visit by Late Late Breakfast with hosts Tyler Jackson and Danny Maupin with a host of local comics (3 p.m., Aug. 8, The Bur Oak). Find the full schedule and ticket links at madisoncomedyweek.net.

press release: $10.

A comedy show no one prepared for — what could go wrong?!

These comics have been challenged to not only perform a stand up set, but also perform a stand up set that is completely improvised. Each performer will shine with their scripted material, but then dazzle — or terrify! — us with a set made up entirely on the spot. You don’t want to miss this madness!

The stellar lineup for Thursday, August 5, 2021 includes: Anthony Bonazzo, Casey Flesch, KC Phillips, Amber Autry, Emily Schaefer, Arijana Ramic

Hosted by Shauna Jungdahl

This year's Madison comedy Week is sponsored by The Sessions at McPike Park, Knuckleheads, Devil Radio 92.7, Gallant Knight Limousine Inc., Common Wealth Development, My Break-Up Registry, WallsCoLLC, Audio for the Arts, Ian's Pizza, Working Draft Beer Company, and Tortilleria Zepeda.