All Shows in July 2025
  • Friday July 18th 09:30PM
  • THE DARK & DIRTY SHOW
  • Doors at 9pm | Show at 9:30pm | 21+ CONTENT WARNINGTHE DARK & DIRTY SHOW! Join us for an evening of Dark and Dirty comedy as our line up of comedians try some of their edgier material!*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Sunday July 20th 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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  • Thursday July 24th 09:00PM
  • THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
  • Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats.Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday July 25th 07:00PM
  • Robert Kelly
  • Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest,  abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years  touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for  Laughs Festival.  Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through  robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on Th Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At  The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in th 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs &  Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His  other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron,  Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert  currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon.  Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi,  both found on iTunes and YouTube.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Friday July 25th 09:30PM
  • Robert Kelly
  • Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest,  abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years  touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for  Laughs Festival.  Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through  robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on Th Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At  The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in th 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs &  Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His  other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron,  Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert  currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon.  Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi,  both found on iTunes and YouTube.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday July 26th 07:00PM
  • Robert Kelly
  • Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest,  abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years  touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for  Laughs Festival.  Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through  robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on Th Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At  The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in th 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs &  Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His  other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron,  Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert  currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon.  Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi,  both found on iTunes and YouTube.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Saturday July 26th 09:30PM
  • Robert Kelly
  • Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest,  abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years  touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for  Laughs Festival.  Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through  robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on Th Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At  The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in th 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs &  Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His  other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron,  Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert  currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon.  Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi,  both found on iTunes and YouTube.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Sunday July 27th 07:00PM
  • Gender Blender feat: KATE SISK
  • Featuring: Kate SiskProduced and hosted by Caleb Theodore ShermanPoster by @5abr1el on IGKate Sisk (he/she/they)is a professional stand up comedian, amateur drag king, and retired soccer player from Massachusetts. Based in Brooklyn, New York, Kate has improvised on UCB’s Harold Night, contributed for The Onion, and been selected for the NBC Late Night Writers Workshop. Kate has a new Comedy Central Featuring set out now. Kate’s dynamic stand up comedy about life as a trans person and former member of the Puerto Rico Women’s National Soccer Team has led to appearances in the HBO Women In Comedy Festival and the Finals of the Boston Comedy Festival. When not performing on the road, Kate hosts a comedy and drag variety show in NYC called "The Luke Ass Spectacular". Kate is also the former co-host of the award-winning podcast, "We’re Having Gay Sex". You can find Kate everywhere online under the handle @thekatesisk.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Sunday July 27th 08:30PM
  • OPENmic
  • OPENmic at Empire Comedy ClubEvery Sunday | 8:30 PMHost: Matt DundasReady to test your material or just want a night of laughs? Join us every Sunday night at Empire Comedy Club for OPENmic, a welcoming stage for everyone—from seasoned pros to first-timers. Each comic gets 5 minutes, and if the list tops 15 performers, set times drop to 4 minutes, and we switch to a bucket pull for a fun, random lineup.Please note: if there's a show scheduled before the mic, the start time may be slightly delayed.Come be part of the scene, share some laughs, and maybe even steal the show.SIGN-UP HERE!https://www.empirecomedyme.com/open-mics-calendarAbout the host:Matt Dundas is a comedian, storyteller and MC. He has performed at clubs nationwide, such as ImprovBoston, Comedy Underground (Seattle), Loonees Comedy Corner (Colorado), Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse (Virginia), DC Drafthouse, DC Improv, the Greenwich Village Comedy Club and the Broadway Comedy Club. Matt's act touches on his life as a husband and father of two, along with a dose of social commentary. As an actor, Matt has appeared on ABC-TV and onstage at the American Repertory Theatre in Cambridge, MA. Matt has won multiple awards for his video shorts. Matt has opened for Alonzo Bodden (Last Comic Standing), Ryan Donahue (Crashing), Jena Friedman (The Daily Show), Tim Harmston (Letterman), Robert Mac (Comedy Central), Mary Mack (Conan), Jeff Maurer (Last Week Tonight), Tony Woods (HBO) and Jimmy O. Yang (Silicon Valley).
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  • Thursday July 31st 07:00PM
  • Dan Soder
  • Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who’s best known as ‘Mafee’ on the hit series Billions on Showtime.  Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder  which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify.  His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel   Dan’s special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix.  Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents".  Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM’s The Bonfire .*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats. Preferred Seating tickets guarantee seating directly in front of the stage. Limited PS tickets available.*Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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  • Thursday July 31st 09:00PM
  • THE ROTATION Comedy Showcase
  • Get ready to laugh every Thursday night at THE ROTATION — a high-energy comedy showcase at Empire Comedy Club in Portland, ME! Starting at 9pm, each show features a fresh lineup of stand-up talent, from local favorites to nationally touring comedians. No two weeks are the same, so come experience the best in live comedy, week after week.*Seating not guaranteed for General Admission; In the event of a SELL OUT, some GA ticket purchases will be standing room only. Arrive early to secure your seats.Be on time... If you have not arrived at the venue 30 minutes after the start of showtime, your tickets will be cancelled and your seat may be sold to the next customer. No refunds will be given under this circumstance. Empire Comedy Club reserves this right on all ticketed events.
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