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That’s a wrap!
thank you for aN AMAZING 11th year.

Thanks to all the performers, staff, volunteers and comedy fans who made this year our best yet.

We’d especially like to take a moment to thank our generous sponsors and venues for 2024:

Title Sponsor

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Illegal Pete's
Illegal Pete's

Welcome all humans. 
At Illegal Pete’s we celebrate humanity. We celebrate individuality. We celebrate relationships and connections. And most importantly we celebrate every human’s need for tasty food, stiff drinks and good times. Well, maybe it’s not a need, but it’s certainly a want. Either way, it’s our desire to make each Illegal Pete’s location the kind of place where you can go to celebrate humanity with other humans. 

Partner Sponsor

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Comedy Works Entertainment
Comedy Works Entertainment

Comedy Works Entertainment is a diversified company specializing in the production and booking of live comedy events. Whether it be managing the careers of some of the most unique and talented comedians in the business, promoting a show at a theatre, coordinating talent for corporate events, casinos, colleges, or fundraising organizations, or producing specials for television and DVD distribution, we continually develop and expand our operations into all relative areas of the live comedy. We are an affiliate of the Comedy Works clubs in Denver (est. 1981) and Greenwood Village, CO (est. 2008), two of the premier stand-up venues in the U.S.

Premier Sponsors

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Fat Tire introduced an entire generation to craft beer, with an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability since the start. Fat Tire's unique flavor profile originates from 1930s Belgium. During this era, small breweries began offering ea

Fat Tire introduced an entire generation to craft beer, with an unwavering commitment to environmental sustainability since the start. Fat Tire's unique flavor profile originates from 1930s Belgium. During this era, small breweries began offering easy-drinking beer crafted with signature Belgian yeast in order to satisfy the tastes of visiting British soldiers. Today, Fat Tire blends a subtle malt presence with a slightly fruity hop profile and crisp finish, to create a bright and balanced beer that drinks easy, anywhere.

Visit the Fat Tire stage at Bobcat Club at Skylark Lounge!

Contributing Sponsors

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Blonde Medicine was founded in 2018 to produce and distribute fun original projects by fun and original people.  A lot of what we produce is stand-up comedy albums.  We’re also home to the almighty Tanya Morgan as well as The Love Songs. &

Blonde Medicine was founded in 2018 to produce and distribute fun original projects by fun and original people.  A lot of what we produce is stand-up comedy albums.  We’re also home to the almighty Tanya Morgan as well as The Love Songs.  Check out all the goodies at www.blondemedicine.com.  In addition to comedy and music albums, we produce The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin (more on that at www.crosswordshow.com).  We’re also advocates for Artist Education and Financial Transparency, and we’re working to bolster the Comedy Genre within The Recording Academy.  

Sexy Pizza
Sexy Pizza

More than a decade old and boasting 5 Colorado locations, we're employee-owned entrepreneurs and drug/social policy advocates supporting Denver's creatives and underserved populations…and we make a damn fine pizza.

Bonanno Concepts / Vesper Lounge
Bonanno Concepts / Vesper Lounge

Bonanno Concepts

is a Denver-based, chef-driven restaurant family dedicated to deeply satisfying meals, outstanding service, education and community. Founded by husband-and-wife duo Frank and Jacqueline Bonanno, the concepts include Mizuna, Luca, Osteria Marco, Salt & Grinder, Vesper Lounge, French 75, Salita and most recently, El Rancho Colorado. 

Vesper Lounge is a casual neighborhood watering hole in the heart of Cap Hill with a serious affinity for from-scratch Mediterranean bar food and a stiff drink. Vesper has the first and largest in-house tap cocktail program in the country and Colorado, respectively.

Patron Sponsor

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Dude, IDK Creative
Dude, IDK Creative

"What don't we do? Dude, IDK Creative is Denver-based all-media creative born during the pandemic. Dude, IDK specializes in everything comedy -- from recording/photography of shows, headshots, video captions and customized promotional material such as graphics and stickers. There's nothing we can't do for you! Dude, IDK has become the one-stop-shop for the Denver comedy community because of our flexibility and cost. We strive to push the creative envelope by developing and working with our artists to give them exactly what their brand needs. You can follow us on Instagram @dude1dk and catch us at most of the shows around Denver!"

VENUES

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Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre

1621 GLENARM PLACE

ALL AGES VENUE

Paramount Theatre is Denver’s best intimate concert venue! Built by Temple Buell for Publix Theatres in 1930, the Paramount Theatre instantly surpassed the standards of the dozens of theatres that lined the streets of Denver and has remained the only local theatre of its time to maintain its original dignity and glamour.

Bobcat Club at Skylark Lounge
Bobcat Club at Skylark Lounge

140 S BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

The Skylark Lounge has been a fixture on South Broadway since 1947. Under new ownership, the upper level has been renovated and a new stage and sound system has been installed. The new iteration of this neighborhood classic is focused on live music, comedy, and artistic expression. Along with this focus is a renewed dedication to serving the Baker neighborhood as a comfortable, friendly, dive bar where all are welcome.

Chaos Bloom Theater
Chaos Bloom Theater

70 S BROADWAY

ALL AGES VENUE

Chaos Bloom Theater is Denver's newest improv and sketch comedy theater, located in the eclectic Baker neighborhood on South Broadway. Fans of South Broadway's funky vibes will feel right at home in our bohemian-style theater.

HQ
HQ

60 S BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

HQ is a live entertainment venue and cocktail bar on South Broadway in Denver that features national touring acts, magic shows, burlesque, and everything in between! A little fun for everyone with live music, karaoke, goth and industrial shows, drags nights, DJ-hosted dance nights and more!

The Hi-Dive
The Hi-Dive

7 SOUTH BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

The Hi-Dive opened November 19, 2003 when a young couple purchased the business. Inspired by years spent living in New York City and the amazing talent and creativity of Denver’s music scene, The Hi-Dive has quickly become one of the most important new venues in town and the only place for hip new bands to be heard and seen.

Mutiny Information Cafe
Mutiny Information Cafe

2 SOUTH BROADWAY

ALL AGES VENUE

MUTINY Information Cafe’s mission is to create a place that people can shop for gently used books, finger through tons of records, pick-up their favorite comics, and enjoy well made coffee in an environment that stimulates the mind as well as the senses. Offering great coffee at a reasonable price, a large diverse selection of used/new books, records and comics, and fascinating live musicians, comedians, authors, and performers.