Brian Atkinson performs at Dr. Grins comedy club.
Dr. Grins Comedy Club featuring stand-up comedians, including nationally acclaimed performers, plus comedic theater.
Dr. Grins Comedy Club
Funniest Person in Grand Rapids Contest
Brian Atkinson made it to the Semi-Finals last year - Dr. Grins Comedy Club presents the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids Contest. Eight funny people try to be the 2 who move on to the semis. Who will move on? Show up to help us decide! All of this for just 5 bucks!
Preliminary rounds run Wednesdays from January 8 - Laugh Fest, Semi-finals begin in late March or early April.
Sunday Night Funnies
Brian Atkinson performs at the Sunday Night Funnies - a free stand-up comedy show with lots of great comedians. New Time! Show starts at 7:30pm for the Winter season.
The Sunday Night Funnies is a FREE ADMISSION stand-up comedy show featuring comedians from around the Midwest - continuously operating for over 10 years. It's a fun night of comedy with happy hour drink prices & a great menu too! Two-drink minimum.
Garage Bar Comedy Show
Brian Atkinson performs at the Garage Bar Comedy Show.
A weekly Open Mic comedy show located at The Garage Bar in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Local and regional comedians working their craft every Monday at 9 p.m.
Monday, January 6, 2020
19 Ottawa Ave. NW
Grand Rapids, MI
Comedy at the Y-Bar
Brian Atkinson performs at the Y-Bar in Kalamazoo.
Brian Atkinson performs at the Y-Bar and bistro on the Western Michigan University campus in Kalamazoo, MI. Free standup comedy and half off the macaroni bar! Show starts at 8pm.
Ybar & Bistro
2941 S Howard St
Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Clean Comedy Night Showcase – Philadelphia
Bring your family! Bring your friends! A night of clean comedy with Brian Atkinson and friends - Philadelphia Style! At Marple Presbyterian Church, Saturday 12/28 - 7pm.
Featuring Leslie Battle, Dwayne Brake, and hosted by Ryan Roe. One night, one show! Come to the Marple Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Broomall, PA for a great night of clean comedy - B.Y.O.B.
$10 tickets
On the Marple Presbyterian Church site, enter $10 for each ticket you wish to purchase, and follow the prompts to enter your payment information. The church will have your tickets at the door. Reserve soon, this show will sell out!
For additional ticket information, please contact: marplepc@gmail.com
Brian Atkinson is a comedian, voice actor, singer, and former radio personality. Brian commands the stage with his voice and confident, engaging storytelling. His good guy persona occasionally gives way to blunt and unexpected twists. Brian’s sharp, smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, and festivals across the country including Bonkerz in Orlando, Crackers Indianapolis, Comedy Cabaret Philadelphia, Dr. Grins Grand Rapida, One Night Stan’s Detroit, Punchlines, Sunday Night Funnies, The Funny Stop Cleveland, and Gilda’s Laugh Fest. Brian was a Semi-Finalist in The 2019 Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest and is a co-founder and host of Clean Comedy Time.
Leslie Battle is a Texas native who began her comedy career after an ‘uncivilized’ divorce. She has performed since July 2011, on stages throughout the Midwest and beyond. Her contest titles include Columbus (Ohio's) Funniest Person, Winner: Crackers Comedy Club Open Mic Contest in Indianapolis, IN, and this year she placed in the top 101 comics in the World Series of Comedy Main Event.
Comedian Dwayne Brake is “Smooth!" This New Jersey native began digging his comedic roots in Philadelphia's comedy club venues in 2001. The steady grind in front of both urban and mainstream audiences has helped shape his humor, and the result has been material that has proven to be clever, creative, and smart. Dwayne considers himself fortunate to have had his style of comedy appreciated in comedy clubs from Massachusetts to Florida. He was chosen to perform as one of the featured comedians in the 2015 and 2016 McDonald Gospelfest showcases, and proudly delivers jokes that are funny, relatable, and unapologetically clean. You will enjoy the comedy of Dwayne Brake.
Originally from Philadelphia, Ryan Roe performs everywhere, including opening for Michael Jr. on his "More Than Funny" nation-wide tour. He's acted on shows such as CBS's "Young Sheldon," and Showtime's "I'm Dying Up Here." Ryan has worked for late night hosts Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, James Corden, and Seth Meyers. He's performed in festivals all around the country including the Big Little Comedy Festival in San Antonio, the New York City Sketch Fest, and Philly Sketch Fest. His new comedy album and special “Brotherly Love” is out now on youtube, spotify, apple music, etc.
Clean Comedy Time at Dr. Grins
Clean Comedy Time Showcase at Dr. Grins Hosted by Brian Atkinson on Wednesday, December 11.
A Christmas stocking full of hilarious comedians, keeping it clean: Aaron Sorrels - The Unemployed Alcoholic, Will Juggle, Marlo Rutz, Luis Valencia, and Shari Savage!
All this for just $10
Learn more about Clean Comedy Time.
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Make it Spicy Comedy
Brian Atkinson performs at Make it Spicy Comedy - Mulligan's Pub in East Town.
Free open mic comedy every Sunday.
Sunday, December 1 - 9:00pm
Mulligan's Pub 1514 Wealthy St.
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506
One Night Stan’s – Bob Nelson
Brian Atkinson is the MC for Bob Nelson and Nate Armbruster at One Night Stan's, November 7-9.
Watching a Bob Nelson live performance is like watching several different types of top comedians all rolled up into one. Characters like the lovable nerd Eppy Epperman, punchy boxer Jiffy Jeff and chicken rancher Wilby Stuckinson are as funny and memorable as any you will see in comedy today. Mr. Nelson's extraordinary talents have been refined by a career that has included multiple appearances on the Merv Griffin Show, the Tonight Show and David Letterman.
Featuring the laughable Nate Armbruster. With emcee, Brian Atkinson.
Thu Nov 7, 2019 | 7:30PM
Fri Nov 8, 2019 | 7:30PM
Sat Nov 9, 2019 | 7:00PM
Sat Nov 9, 2019 | 9:15PM
One Night Stan's
4761 Highland Rd
Waterford Twp, MI 48328
Be sure to like One Night Stan's Comedy Club on Facebook!
Clean Getaway Comedy – John Felts
Brian Atkinson is hosting at a Clean Getaway Comedy night, featuring Aaron Sorrels, and headliner John Felts.
Baker Book House is proud to present a night of comedy! Comedian John Felts is performing Friday, October 25th at 8:00pm! Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are on sale now! It's all happening at Baker Book House, 2768 E Paris Ave SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Tickets are just $10. See you then!
Raised in the heart of freedom, Washington D.C., John Felts likes all things American: his wife, his cheese, and gladiators. He worked at Enterprise Rent-a-Car, where he rented cars and saved lives. Beginning his comedy career while studying at University, he won competitions, such as The Last Seahawk Standing and the roast of Colton DeMonte. His comedy is a mix of commentary, story-telling, and rap-battling.
Now, John has been a nationally touring comedian for 10 years, performing in 40 states. He delivers real and funny, one-of-a-kind perspectives on dating, marriage, parenting, American culture and struggling to do the right thing. He's opened for John Crist, SNL's Tim Meadows, and the Daily Show's Trevor Noah. He currently resides in Wilmington, NC.
Aaron Sorrels, The Unemployed Alcoholic, helps people laugh while highlighting recovery from a Christian perspective.
The coolest voice in comedy, Brian Atkinson brings the laughs for a memorable experience every time.
Together, Brian and Aaron are the founders of Clean Comedy Time. Clean Comedy Time connects funny and clean comedians with shows, events and fundraisers. We team up with talented local comics to provide a diverse yet relatable lineup for each experience.
Clean Getaway Comedy is a ministry dedicated to delivering one-of-a-kind Comedians and Comedy Shows that help benefit non-profits in the name of Jesus Christ and his Gospel. Shows can deliver acts that offer hilarious perspectives on dating, marriage, parenting, American culture, struggling to do the right thing, musical accompaniment and more! Perfect for any venue and any audience, Clean Getaway provides a haven for those who appreciate good humor and good taste.