Stand-Up for Nederland: A Comedy Benefit for Relief and Recovery
2025-11-28 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join three of Boulder’s own Comedy Works headliners – Vinnie Montez, Nancy Norton, and John Novosad – for an unforgettable night of laughter and community support for Nederland.
On October 9, a devastating fire tore through the heart of Nederland, destroying 18 businesses that formed the center of town. This special comedy benefit brings together three nationally recognized comedians to help raise funds for relief and recovery efforts supporting the Town of Nederland. Event proceeds will go directly toward Nederland’s ongoing recovery efforts.
Expect a night filled with sharp wit, heartfelt moments, and the unifying power of laughter.
Featuring:
Vinnie Montez
Born and raised in Boulder, Vinnie Montez is a national touring headliner and Comedy Works regular known for his high energy, deeply relatable stand up that draws from over 20 years in law enforcement and his Mexican American roots. His comedy blends real life stories, cultural identity, and quick wit into a style that’s equal parts heartfelt and hilarious. Vinnie’s work has been featured on Dry Bar Comedy (Armed & Hilarious and Funny Moments), Amazon Prime Video (Vinnie-isms: The Story of the Cop Comedian), and the Heroes Off Duty Comedy Tour, and he has performed for U.S. troops overseas through the Gary Sinise Foundation.
Nancy Norton
Nancy Norton, RN CHP, delivers uplifting, interactive, and hilarious performances infused with insight from her years as both a comedian and a registered nurse. She is the first woman to win the Boston Comedy Festival and the Seattle International Comedy Competition and has been recognized as “Best of the Fest” alongside Jay Leno at the Burbank Comedy Festival. Nancy has entertained U.S. and international audiences, including multiple USO tours for troops in Europe, Asia, Iceland, and the Pacific. In 2024, she became a Certified Humor Professional through the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor and now hosts the Tromedy podcast—helping people transform life’s pain into laughter.
John Novosad
John Novosad is a stand-up comedian and Boulder native who has been performing for over three decades across the country. A regular at Comedy Works in Denver, John has appeared on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (twice), Comedy.TV with Byron Allen, and has released a hit Dry Bar Comedy special with more than 2 million views. His 2022 album, Jokes I Can Only Tell Here, has been viewed over 1.7 million times across YouTube platforms. With his signature calm delivery and sharp humor, John brings a mix of warmth and wit that connects effortlessly with audiences everywhere.
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If you are not able to attend the show but would like to contribute to Nederland’s recovery, please visit the Community Foundation Boulder County website to make a donation.

Dairy Comedy in The Boe
2025-12-13 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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John Novosad grew up in Boulder. His Dry Bar special was released on YouTube in December of 2024 and has over 2 million views. Making his network television debut on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, John followed that up with a second performance on the Ferguson show. He’s also appeared on Bryon Allen’s nationally syndicated ComedyTV. John’s album, “Jokes I Can Only Tell Here,” was released via the Laugh Button in the spring of 2022 where it hit over 1 million views on their Youtube channel.
Katie Bowman is an a comedic performance and visual artist based out of Denver. Bowman strives to connect with the audience with bits about her life as a social underdog using voices and act outs. She just released her first comedy album, Neurodivergent Nightmare that hit number one on Itunes and Amazon the week it came out.
Brad Galli: Comedian. Food Runner. Former Sock Salesman.
Linus Leas is a Cambodian American comic who started comedy in Asia doing shows for expats and locals alike. He was a featured performer for the comedy group “Shenzhen Now”. Linus’ comedy explores his unique experiences of what it means to be an Asian American.
And your host, the founder of the Boulder Comedy Festival, Zoe Rogers.

Dairy Comedy in The Boe
2026-01-24 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Kick off the new year with big laughs at Dairy Comedy in the Boe – January, our monthly standup series in the cozy, cinematic Boedecker Theater.
This month’s lineup brings TV credits, festival favorites, and rising local stars together on one stage:
Al Jackson is an American television host, comedian, and actor. He co-hosts the nationally broadcast talk show Daily Blast Live, which is in its fourth season. Al regularly serves as a contributor with weekly segments on the Bob & Tom Radio Show, which boasts 140+ affiliates nationally. Al’s hour-long comedy special Baby Steps was picked up by the global distributor Comedy Dynamics and his half hour comedy special is on Comedy Central. He has appeared on several Comedy Central shows, including This is Not Happening, The Meltdown, and @midnight. He was also featured on John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Special and Dave Attell’s Comedy Underground.
Andrea Marie Vahl is an international speaker and comedian. She has performed at venues such as Comedy Works, The Denver Improv, Comedy Festivals in Boston, Chicago, World Series of Comedy and produces her own standup show called Moms Unhinged.
George Delgado is a comic that got his start in comedy back in Texas and currently calls Denver home. Drawing inspiration from his unconventional home life, intrusive thoughts, and cultural identity crisis, George crafts sharp material that resonates with diverse audiences.
Emma Perkins is a Boulder Comedy Fest alumna and was a semifinalist for Comedy Works New Faces competition 2023. She is a regular at clubs and local shows around Denver.
And your host, the founder of the Boulder Comedy Festival, Zoe Rogers.

Turn the Page with Colorado Matters and Josh Blue, an Evening of Comedy and Conversation
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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He’s “the comic who puts the cerebral in cerebral palsy.” Denver’s Josh Blue, winner of Last Comic Standing, has written an autobiography. “Something To Stare At” is our latest pick for Turn The Page with Colorado Matters. The night will start with a short comedy set from Blue before senior host Ryan Warner joins him on stage for an evening of conversation and your questions. “You may think you know me,” says Blue, “but after reading this, you’re probably going to know more than you want to.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with the program beginning at 7 p.m. A book signing will follow the event.

Dairy Comedy In The Boe
2026-02-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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In a rare changeup, just for February, we are moving this showcase to Sunday at 7pm.
After climbing the corporate ladder in his family’s South Florida car business, Dave Williamson decided he liked making his customers smile, but LOVED making them laugh. Since then, he has excelled in almost every domestic Comedy Festival, making the finals or “Best of The Fest” in the World Series of Comedy, Boston Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Competition, Big Sky Comedy Festival, the SLO Comedy Festival, and several others. Shortly after being named “Best Comedian in Miami” by the Miami New Times, Dave packed up his family in a 25 foot travel trailer. They traveled with him while he performed all over North America, eventually settling in Los Angeles after 18 months of touring. This trip was documented in a series of shorts by Nickelodeon.
Ali Kareem is a comedian based in Denver, known for his sharp wit and engaging storytelling. Born in Baghdad, Ali’s remarkable journey began as an interpreter for the U.S. Military in Iraq, a role that eventually led to his U.S. citizenship. Today, Ali continues to captivate audiences throughout Colorado, delivering laughter with every performance.
Rebeca Trejo is a Denver-based standup comedian with a style once described by Josh Blue as “slam poetry with punchlines.” Born in Venezuela, raised in Puerto Rico, Rebeca migrated to the mainland in 2014 to escape both communism and colonialism, so naturally she fled to…Louisiana. Now living in Denver, Rebeca performs stand-up comedy in both English and Spanish. She hosts and produces Me Meo Comedy Show, the only Spanish-language comedy showcase in Denver.
Hailing from Omaha, Georgia Comstock has an uncanny gift for blending razor-sharp writing with an effortlessly disarming Midwestern charm that sneaks up on you- then floors you with laughter.
Zoe Rogers
And your host, the founder of the Boulder Comedy Festival, Zoe Rogers.

Science Riot
2026-02-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Stand-up comedy meets TED talks – come join a night of laughing and learning! Real scientists teach you about their real expertise in a way you’ve never learned science before!
It’s Real Science, Real Funny.
Science Riot is a nonprofit organization promoting public enthusiasm for science. Since 2016, we’ve been taking scientists and teaching them how to do public outreach throughstandup-style comedy about their field of expertise. We make science entertaining and relatable – without sacrificing accuracy.

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming BACK to Boulder with a brand NEW lineup of mom comedians.
We do clean (ish) comedy and this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom. Laughter is proven to lower your cortisol!
Performing: Jene’ Suplee, Catherine Shea, and headliner Janae Burris
Headliner Janae Burris is a coveted pro at Comedy Works Denver, has been featured at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and has toured the country opening up for Gary Gulman, Josh Blue, Beth Stelling, and Sarah Silverman to name a few.
Adult themes and language – 18+
Praise for Moms Unhinged:
“This show was definitely a Comedic Masterpiece!!! What talent! My face is still hurting from non-stop laughing! Thanks for a wonderful evening!! – Nancy
“You rocked it – that was such a fabulous show. Can’t wait for the next one!” – Sylvia
“I haven’t laughed that much in a long time!” – Kelly
