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 (May 29).
Tig Notaro at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center
After having to reschedule her original date with ZooMass earlier this year, Notaro is making good on her promise to make it up, and we couldn’t be happier to see her in the area again. No one does it like Tig, and very few do it as precisely and effectively.
Wednesday, May 25 at UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center, 151 Presidents Drive in Amherst, MA :: 7 p.m. :: Tickets are $25 to $49.50
Rogue Island Comedy Festival
With a smattering of shows and a top-tier lineup, there’s a little something for everyone all around Newport. Jimmy Cash, Jenny Zigrino, Yannis Pappas, and so many more have all that you need for a full-fledged comedy powerhouse this weekend.
Thursday, May 26 to Monday, May 30 at various venues :: Ticket + Show info
Kelsey Cook at Laugh Boston
She can take the late-night spotlight by storm, there’s no doubt about that — but make no mistake, Kelsey Cook’s open and honest approach to stand-up is even more hard-hitting away from the arena of clean comedy. So, regardless of what type of comedy tickles your fancy, Kelsey Cook can do it all with refreshingly real and impressive creative agility.
Friday, May 27 and Saturday, May 28 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston, MA :: 7:30 and 9:45 p.m. (both nights) :: Tickets are $25 to $29
Solid Sound Festival at Mass MoCA
Sure, the music aspect of the festival is outstanding as always, but the comedy selection continues to be one of the festival’s brightest highlights. Join John Hodgman, Nick Offerman, River Butcher, Josh Gondelman and more for a weekend of great music, too-notch comedy, and all-around creative excellence.
Friday, May 27 to Sunday, May 29 at Mass MoCA, 1040 Mass MoCA Way in North Adams, MA :: Various times :: Tickets are $89 to $249