Editor’s Note: As summer rages on, the top-tier selection of comedy shows to check out around Boston is at hot as the temps outside, 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 (July 17).
Nantucket Comedy Festival at Dreamland Theatre & White Heron Theatre
Serving up a healthy dose of the old school legends with the premiere of Don Gavin’s new stand-up special, and meshing it with a refreshing splash modern crop of comedy power that continues to pour out of the commonwealth and the surrounding areas (including New York, as seen during the Boston vs. NYC showdown hosted by ESPN’s Bob Ley). There’s quite a lot packed into these few days on the island, but the best part is there’s a little bit of something for everyone.
Wednesday, July 13 to Saturday, July 16 at Dreamland Theatre, 17 S. Water St. St. in Nantucket, MA & White Heron Theatre, 5 N Water St. in Nantucket :: Various times :: Tickets are $20 to $125
Conspiracy Live! at The Rockwell
There’s a whole bunch of goodness ready to pop underground as local sketch comedy legends Conspiracy return to The Rockwell, along with Tooky Kavanagh and Frances Baker, for a full-blown comedy and music experience that will surely be the show to see if you’ve got a free Thursday night.
Thursday, July 14 :: The Rockwell, 255 Elm St. in Somerville :: 9:30 p.m. :: Tickets are $15
Joe Mande at The Crystal Ballroom
Is he a writer doing comedy? Or a comedian who can write really good jokes? In the case of Joe Mande, it is undeniably both. The Emerson grad is back in town for a week’s end soirée, with Josh Gondelman to boot, at Davis Square’s comfiest ballroom, where he brings us a bit deeper into his personal musings with his latest hour.
Friday, July 15 at The Crystal Ballroom at Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square in Somerville, MA :: 7:30 p.m. :: Tickets are $25
The Crossword Show at WBUR CitySpace
The words may be crossed, but word on the street is that Sherwin’s return to the city is shaping up to be one hell of a night. Bethany Van Delft and Josh Gondelman lead a panel for the hit comedy-forward game show upon its return to the bustling Comm Ave. spot, so yeah, the hype is legit.
Saturday, July 16 at WBUR CitySpace, 890 Commonwealth Ave. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m. :: Tickets are $10 to $20