Editor’s Note: The leaves on the trees may start changing soon, but was hasn’t changed as we cruise full speed through the final third of the year is the top-tier selection of comedy shows to check out around Boston. With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the the plethora of comedy talent in and around the city continues to pour out as richly as that $8 Pumpkin Spice Latte you yearn for every morning. 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 (October 9).
B. Glow’s Comedy Show at Surfside Smokehouse
Any time Brian Glowacki throws down close to home, it’s a celebratory occasion. When he brings some of his hilarious friends along for the ride to make an even better night? Well, that’s damn near a night you cannot miss. Catch Glowacki, Shaun Connolly and others, and hell, throw down on some fish and chips while you’re at it, because that’s never not a winning decision.
Thursday, October 6 at Surfside Smokehouse, 14 Union St. in Plymouth, MA :: 8 p.m. :: Tickets are $25
Casey Crawford at The Square Root
By no means does the slow burn of Casey Crawford’s comedy approach indicate a dull result. In fact, Crawford’s calculated stride toward a punchline is one of the highest regarded in the scene, and to make it an even better time, everything that comes out of his mouth makes you think for a minute, only adding layer after layer to well-crafted jokes and observations. Run, don’t walk to this show, as Crawford may be the headliner, but you’re in for a jam-packed night of all-star level stand-up from start to finish.
Thursday, October 6 at The Square Root, 2 Corinth St. in Roslindale, MA :: 8 p.m. :: Tickets are $5 at the door
Dan Cummins at Laugh Boston
Always one to keep it brutally honest with an eloquent and well-articulated flair, the Suck Master General returns to the seaport after a number of reschedulings. With a new special taping within reach at the end of the year, this particular gathering of meatsacks (Cummins’ loyal, enthusiastic and dedicated army of fans) is coming at a perfect time, where Cummins is well entrenched in his Symphony of Insanity tour and a new but well-sculpted hour that is sure to be upfront, open and honest in the best possible way – per usual.
Thursday, October 6 to Saturday, October 8 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston, MA :: Thursday at 8 p.m.; Friday at 7 and 10 p.m.; Saturday at 7 and 10 p.m. :: Tickets are $30
Preacher Lawson at The Wilbur
There aren’t many comedians doing clean-heavy material that operate on the level of Preacher Lawson. Always one to bring his best to Boston, the constant onstage killer is due for another top notch performance upon his return to The Wilbur stage, and with a clear and ever-present love and enjoyment for his chance to crush in the spotlight, the comedian and MMA fighter is an undisputed delight to watch unleash onstage.
Friday, October 7 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m. :: Tickets are $30
Morgan Jay at Laugh Boston
Musical comedy is arguably quite a rare talent these days, and not so arguably, so is Morgan Jay. The Boston Comedy Festival alum returns to town with a guitar in his hands, jokes on the brain, and what we’re hoping is a whole night’s worth of memorable creative force to welcome him back with open arms.
Sunday, October 9 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston, MA :: 8 p.m. :: Tickets are $25