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April 2026
- Thursday April 9th 07:00PM
- EMO PHILIPS
- I have adored Emo Philips since the UK in the 80's. He is hilarious." --- Eric Idle, May 12, 2018"Emo is the most brilliant joke-writer in the game. You HAVE to see him live. He's amazing." --- Patton Oswalt, February 1, 2022“What a joy. What a complete joy. Astounding. There really is no better joke writer and that’s the smallest part of what’s great.” — Penn Jillette, July 23, 2025"Emo Philips... absolutely killed." --- Rolling Stone (Carnegie Hall review), October 30, 2022 Described by Jay Leno as the best joke writer in America, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theatre in London's West End.In 2018 and 2022-2023, Emo toured with "Weird Al" Yankovic (over two hundred concerts across three continents); Emo will forever remember the standing ovation he received at Carnegie Hall."I'm not sure when or where I first heard of Emo's routines, but once I did I instantly became a fan," says "Weird Al" Yankovic. "Emo had the iconic look of someone who could have been a major star in the era of silent films. His body language was indescribably weird. And his material was flat-out brilliant." If asked at gunpoint who the funniest guy in the world was, Yankovic adds, "Without question I would have to say Emo Philips -- especially if Emo happened to be the one holding the gun." --- "Weird Al" Yankovic, Chicago Magazine https://www.emophilips.com
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- Thursday April 9th 09:00PM
- SPOTS
- SPOTS | Thursdays at 9PM!Hosted by Caleb Theodore ShermanSPOTS is Empire Comedy Club’s weekly showcase spotlighting both rising voices and seasoned pros in a fast-paced showcase format. The show runs from 9:00–10:30PM and is primarily booked—with TWO bucket-pull spots every week.Not booked? No problem.If you’re a comic, come hang, drop your name in the bucket, and take your shot. Every SPOTS show features two bucket pulls drawn from comics who show up and sign up.Pay What You WantSPOTS is a pay-what-you-want show—patrons can pay any amount they’d like, or opt for free tickets if that works better. No pressure, just laughs.It’s also our Late Night Happy Hour, featuring:$7 Après Seltzers$25 Après Buckets (4 cans, parties of 2+)$7 Well DrinksEVERY THURSDAY at 9PMClose out your night with laughs, cheap drinks, and a room full of comics and comedy fans.
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