On the hunt for some top-tier comedy in Nagoya this weekend? I was, too! Instead, I stumbled upon "Nagoya Comedy Night!" this Saturday, September 7, at Shooter's Sports Bar & Grill. This show threatens to deliver barrels of laughs, featuring cutting-edge material from some of the city's best, err...most tenacious, stand-up comics.
Leading this parade of punchlines is none other than the illustrious stars of the "Talk Funny Podcast," with the legendary (yes, he did do that with a toilet roll and a hamster!) Mark Bailey, who will be your emcee for the evening.
Buckle up, people! It's going to be a dark and bumpy crawl down the humor hole!
The "show" kicks off when the doors creak open at 19:30, but the real comedy starts the moment you see the lineup. The hilarity (or painful descent into self-denial) will grumble on from 20:00 to 22:00.
Tickets are a mere ¥1,000—yes, you're actually paying for this!—which you hand over as if it was an armed robbery at the door. And because nothing says "Comedy Night" like a mad dash for the rear seats (it's first-come, first-served) - it's best to arrive early to snag the best spots in the back where you can laugh, cringe, and hide simultaneously.
This night isn't just about lounging around and pretending to enjoy the jokes—oh no—it's also about relishing the sweet, sweet schadenfreude of watching The Open Mic Contest—featuring those courageous souls who genuinely think they have something new and amusing to share.
Ready for yet another painful recitation of someone's saga of being crammed into economy class on their way to Japan?
We thought so.
So, if you're itching to be humiliated—err...test your comedic skills—then be sure to hunt down the emcee when you arrive and have your 3-minute set ready. (Seriously, no magnum opus, please.) If three or more punters step up, the "winner"—judged by the audience's applause, sympathy, or sheer exhaustion—will walk away with a FREE BEER!
Just a friendly reminder: Recording or streaming of the show in any way is strictly forbidden. Violators will be shown the door. So, unless you're angling for a reason to escape the "hilarity," keep those phones tucked away.
For more details, you can always check out Nagoya Comedy on Facebook or tune into Episode 41 of the Talk Funny Podcast to get a feel for the event.
Don't miss out on a night of deranged fun and laughter at Shooter's—a favorite spot for locals and expats alike in Nagoya!
The Details
Comedy Night at Shooters
Date: Saturday, September, 7
Open: 19:30
Starts: 18:00
Finish: 20:00
Charge: ¥1,000 at the door ONLY
Open Mic participants must be paying attendees
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Doug Breath
Stirred, not shaken - by anyone or anything that drinks vodka martinis. Author of the forthcoming "Out of Breath - Kim Jung Un and the Baby of Svendalore."
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