Comedy Events this February at SteelStacks

Written by Ethan Deater, ArtsQuest Digital Marketing Intern

Looking for ways to make this Winter fly by? Here’s a compilation of comedy events going down during the month of love to pass the time. Grab a pal or two and make way for the barrels of laughter rolling your way!

1. SNL Alum, Colin Quinn: The Last Best Hope Tour

During a time where there are so many voices, Colin Quinn presents his voice as the only one that needs to be heard. The 1990’s host of iconic Saturday Night Live’s, “Weekend Update”, and Comedy Central’s classic series, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn is coming to the SteelStacks, Thursday, February 3rd. Come out and listen to the comedian, actor, author, as he performs comedy regarding the rollercoaster of American politics and culture!

2. Comedy Crash Test

Are you a comedian looking to practice your material? On February 3rd and 17th, the ArtsQuest Center will be hosting a safe space for performers to practice anything from improv and characters to bits and sketches. Come join comedians similar to yourself as you work towards common goals!

3. Free Jokes! Stand Up Open Mic

Happening both February 10th and 24th, the ArtsQuest Center is offering a FREE hour-long stand-up comedy show consisting of local comedians from the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas! Want to be in the show? There are sign ups at the door for anyone who is interested. Spend your night laughing while you support local upcoming standup comedians.

4. Laugh Until Your Sides Hurt with Marina Franklin

Your Valentine’s Day plans just got a whole lot funnier! Come join Marina Franklin as she performs some of the hottest comedy in the industry. Having notable performances in Trainwreck, The Jim Gaffigan Show, and many more, she is a comedy festival favorite! Drop everything you’re doing and come out to the ArtsQuest Center on Saturday, February 12th at 7:30 PM.

5. Happy Together – Drag Queens, Singing, Laughing & More!

Happy Together, starring ClanAnn is filled with sing-a-long hits from the 60s. You’ll be singing along, clapping to the beat and laughing out loud when Carol Ann Carol Ann and Sharron Ann Husbands return to ArtsQuest as Liz and Ann Hampton Callaway. This time the girls are obsessed with boys, Go-go boots, boys and seeing who is the bigger upstaging, scenery chewing Queen! You loved them in Callaway-We-Go, now see the fabulous sequel!

6. Love Boat’s Live Tic-Tac-Toe

Set Sail for Romantic Seafaring Shenanigans. Laugh along as real-life contestants navigate a larger-than-life game of Tic-Tac-Toe. The cast of colorful and comedic contestants must answer a series of true or false answers to claim their squares and win the game! Who doesn’t love a game of Tic-Tac-Toe? We’ll see you Saturday, February 12th, at the ArtsQuest Center.

7. Ex-Senator turned Comedian, Al Franken!

Have you ever heard a former U.S Senator crack a joke? The former Senator and Saturday Night Live writer of 15 seasons, Al Franken, will be coming to the SteelStacks on Friday, February 18th. Take the night off and enjoy some laughs from the Ex-Minnesota State Senator.

8. We’re Good, You’re Great, Improv Show!

With a bond stronger than the one between you and your 3rd grade participation medal, the 10+ year duo of Matt Candio and Evan Stutts will have you laughing hysterically at their show “We’re Good, You’re Great”. The quick witted, completely improvised performance filled with tons of characters and comedic situations will have you reaching for your inhaler!

9. Todd Barry’s – The Comedian That Doesn’t Laugh??

Todd Barry, the man of many talents, will be making his way to the SteelStacks on Friday, February 25th. Appearing on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Late Show with David Letterman, Conan, Sex and the City, Bob’s Burgers, and many more, Barry will be bringing an array of entertainment to the SteelStacks!

10. Glen Tickle the Funny Bone Tickler

Glen Tickle is the World’s Greatest Dad (citation needed) and a comedian who has appeared on SiriusXM, Dry Bar Comedy, and PBS. He is rewriting all of Wikipedia without doing any research as a co-host of The Improvised Wikipedia Podcast and he can beat you in Dr. Mario.

11. Synced Up Returns to SteelStacks!

A SteelStacks keystone, Synced Up, has been performing improv and much more since 2017. The group consisting of Cindy Marsh, Erica Sylvester, Sam Beedle, Taim Cantilina, and Addyson Teal would love to hear your stories while also sharing some of their own! Join us on Saturday, February 26th, to experience a one of a kind improvised comedic performance.