Editor’s Note: The holidaze is just on the horizon, and we’re closing in on arguably the craziest time of the year, so stress is at an all-time high. With that being said, live comedy may just supply the release you’re looking for, and lucky for you, we’ve got you more than covered. With homegrown talent, national headliners, and open mics galore highlighting the calendar, the plethora of powerful comedy throughout the commonwealth continues to show up, night after night. 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 (November 12).
Jimmy Carr at Wang Theatre
While his words may be few, Jimmy Carr continues to make them count with an intensely sharp and dark delivery, and he’ll surely continue to do so when he returns to the city as part of his Terribly Funny tour. Also, it’s not a good idea to heckle him. His quick delivery allows for more time to dismantle any and all disruptive jabronis.
JIMMY CARR :: Wednesday, November 8 at Wang Theatre, 270 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 7 p.m., tickets start at $35 :: Advance Tickets
Atsuko Okatsuka at The Wilbur
After such a titanically successful debut special, Atsuko Okatsuka makes her way back to The Wilbur with even more high octane stories that will surely have us in the edge of our seats. When it comes to storytellers in the industry, there’s an awful lot of them, but not many of them can boast to be better at the game than the superstar on the rise.
ATSUKO OKATSUKA :: Friday, November 10 at The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St. in Boston, MA :: 6:30 and 9 p.m., $25 to $75 :: Advance Tickets
Kyle Kinane at Laugh Boston
We’re not sure how it’s possible, but with virtually everything that comes out of Kyle Kinane’s mouth on stage, we can find a highly relatable angle. Bringing a theatre-sized energy to one of the city’s hottest club spots, the consistency with which the Illinois native crushes with, especially when he makes his way to the city, is truly a sight behold. Not to mention, the creative growth in his creative perspective with every new hour makes opportunities like this a masterclass.
KYLE KINANE :: Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 at Laugh Boston, 425 Summer St. in Boston, MA :: 6 and 9 p.m., $30 to $40 :: Advance Tickets
Michael Ian Black at Off Cabot
He may not have the rest of the cast of The State with him this time around, but what should come as no surprise Michael Ian Black remains an absolute machine on the solo tip. You don’t get many chances to see someone of Black’s caliber in such a close space, and you won’t want to miss this one.
MICHAEL IAN BLACK :: Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11 at Off Cabot, 9 Wallis St. in Beverly, MA :: 6 and 8:30 p.m., $30 :: Advance Tickets