Editor’s Note: As the temps begin to rise and the flowers begin to blossom, the top-tier selection of comedy shows to check out around Boston are also in full bloom as homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlight the calendar. Live entertainment continues to make its way back into our social lives — mask up! stay safe! — and so we always want to make sure you know about cool stuff going on in the world of comedy. Enter Mic’d Up, our ongoing weekly series that details the best live comedy shows to consider as you head out and about. Below find our rundown for this week, through Sunday (April 10).
Andy Haynes at Laugh Boston
Not long separated from his latest album, The Coward of Gramercy, Haynes has a new batch of material ready to launch, fueled by an even-keeled demeanor and self-deprivation. With a wildly enticing knack for top-notch verbal illustration, Haynes is riding high on comedic force, so don’t miss out on this one-night engagement.
Tuesday, April 5 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston :: 8 p.m. :: Tickets are $20
Glen “Big Baby” Davis at Off Cabot Comedy Club
He may be known as “Big Baby” from his days on the court, but on the stand-up stage, Glen Davis is the man of the hour. Catch this unique behind the scenes glimpse into the glamourous, and not-so-glamorous moments lived by one of the most recognizable personalities in Boston sports.
Thursday, April 7 at Off Cabot Comedy Club, 9 Wallis St. in Beverly, MA :: 8 p.m. :: Tickets are $35 to $50
James ‘Murr’ Murray at The Wilbur
There’s nobody hidden offstage feeding the funny for this one. Murray brings his comedic force and love of hi-jinx to Tremont Street on the solo tip this week for a night of creative practicality and jokes that’ll have fans of hit TV show Impractical Jokers swarming, so it’s bound to be a night to remember.
Friday, April 8 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston :: 7:30 p.m. :: Tickets are $42 to $142
Ian Lara at Roar! Comedy Club
If you didn’t catch Ian Lara’s Comedy Central half-hour earlier this year, we suggest checking it out. Then, consider making your way out to Springfield to catch him in action, up close and personal.
Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 at Roar! Comedy Club, 1 MGM Way in Springfield, MA :: 8 p.m. (both nights) :: Tickets are $28
Steve Gillespie at White Bull Tavern
Gillespie’s slow-burn approach leads to quick-draw punchlines as he all-too-willingly digs into himself with reckless abandon, much to the amusement of crowds all over the country. Whether it be in a comedy club or a TV studio, Gillespie knows what works and he’s willing to sacrifice much of himself to deliver.
Friday, April 8 and Saturday, April 9 :: White Bull Tavern, 1 Union St. in Boston :: at 7:30 p.m. (both nights :: Tickets are $20