Kenosha Comedy Club Archives - Happenings Magazine

Vince Maranto: Sept 4 & 5 at 8PM

December 4, 2021August 24, 2026 happeningsmagazine

VINCE started his comedy career at the now defunct Comedy Cottage in suburban Chicago in 1982. He quickly became a regular at the local clubs, and then, worked his way throughout the U.S. During the years that followed, Vince performed for Zanies, The Funny Bones, The Improv, Catch A Rising Star, and Funny Business, among many, many other clubs. All of which total over 40,000 shows @ over 600 different clubs, colleges and one nighters. More

John McCombs & Todd Glover: Sept 11 & 12 at 8PM

December 2, 2021September 2, 2026 happeningsmagazine

John McCombs is a 14 year veteran of comedy and a 4 year veteran of the Marine Corps. His unique perspective intertwines the absurdity of an aggressive military background with realizing his shortcomings as a man who relies on Youtube to learn how to fix things. John has performed in 20 different countries over four European tours and has opened for Michelle Wolf (Netflix, Comedy Central) Tim Meadows (SNL) and is a regular at clubs in the Chicagoland area. He also has a special on Tubi called, “Make a Way to Estonia” Todd Glover is a Chicago-based stand-up comedian, producer, and host who can be seen every week at The Second City hosting his hit show, Standup Throw Down: Millennials vs. Gen X. Todd began telling jokes in his college cafeteria and never stopped. Today, he is a regular at leading Midwest comedy clubs, winning over audiences with quick wit, sharp... More

WISECRACKIN’ September 19 at 7PM

November 30, 2021August 25, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Wisecrackin’ is the comedy game show where quick wit wins! 4 Comedians go head-to-head, writing punchlines to joke setups they’re seeing for the very first time. Then YOU decide who takes the crown by voting live on your smartphone after every round. Fast-paced, unpredictable, and packed with laughs, no two shows are ever the same! More

Helen Keaney: September 18 & 19 at 8PM

November 30, 2021August 6, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Dangerous, sexy, and hilariously edgy, Helen Keaney is a comedy force of nature who’s carved out her own lane—and left a trail of laughter from coast to coast (and ocean to ocean!). A national headliner with razor-sharp wit, Helen has performed in nearly every U.S. state, including Alaska, Hawaii, and all over the high seas for Holland America and Norwegian Cruise Lines. Helen’s electric charisma and killer punchlines have landed her hosting gigs on Comedy Central, Discovery Health, GSN, TBS, Style Network, E!, and one of the most beloved hosts on HSN for the last 17 years. You might also recognize her from stand-up spots on NickMom, A&E’s An Evening at the Improv, Lifetime’s Girls’ Night Out, VH-1’s Stand-up Spotlight, NBC’s Friday Night, Comedy Central’s Make Me Laugh and Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen for CBS. And yes—that was Helen lighting up the screen in Tooth Fairy 2 alongside Larry... More

The Roast of Frank Carmichael: Sept 24 at 6PM

November 29, 2021August 25, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Frank Carmichael was born here in Kenosha, Wisconsin, September 28, 1951. He was an entrepreneur from the beginning, booking bands, putting on shows and opening a teen club before he was 18. Then came movie theaters, mini golf and an ice cream store. Happenings Magazine was started nearly 50 years ago as a tool to help support the movie theaters and continues going strong today. In addition, he still publishes numerous other titles, amongst them; Smart Reader, Go Downtown and Summer Fever. Over the years, he has hosted numerous radio shows beginning with an overnight gig at WAXO while he was still in high school. Nowadays he can be heard Monday through Friday 8 AM to 11 AM on a.m. 1050 WLIP. You will also find him on stage introducing comedians most every Friday and Saturday night at the Kenosha Comedy Club, Thursday nights at the city co-sponsored PB&J, now... More

Mr. Showtime: September 25 & 26 at 8PM

November 28, 2021August 6, 2026 happeningsmagazine

IF YOU THINK YOU HAVE SEEN IT ALL, TRUST ME, YOU HAVEN’T SEEN ANYTHING YET. What happens when a former Underoos Underwear Model becomes a Guinness World Record Holder? You get America’s #1 Comedy Entertainer MR.SHOWTIME David Scott. MR SHOWTIME is more than just a stand-up comedian, he’s an entertainer and showman, with a show that has been called “sharp-witted,” “clever,” “classy,” and “pure energy.” More

Dr. Bill Miller & Alex Berce: Oct 2 & 3 at 8PM

November 26, 2021August 26, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Dr. Bill Miller is a Physician/Comedian living in a suburb of Chicago. After growing up in Los Angeles and graduating UCLA, he started performing at comedy clubs while at Northwestern University Medical School. He has headlined clubs throughout the country since the 1980 and performed at many colleges, hospital functions and corporations. After a 15-year hiatus to raise kids, he’s back with a vengeance, giving his own take on doctors, patients, family and health care. Plus, this time Alex Berce, President of Good Value Pharmacy is hosting. More

Carlos Mencia: October 10 at 5PM & 8PM

November 24, 2021August 6, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Carlos Mencia is bringing his “Liberation Tour” to Kenosha! Carlos is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies. As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both the day-to-day and the newsworthy events, Carlos is never lacking in material; he recently shot two stand-up specials due out later this year. Carlos will also reprise his role as Felix Boulevardez in Disney+’s “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,” the revival of the groundbreaking animated series “The Proud Family.” The show is heading into its second season. More

Kevin Farley w/ Steve Casey: December 4 & 5 at 8PM

November 8, 2021August 28, 2026 happeningsmagazine

Kevin Farley is an entertainer to the core. Over the past 3 decades he has made audiences laugh, cry, smile and think as a stand-up comedian, actor, filmmaker and podcaster. Kevin, who currently tours around the world performing his brand of “positive” stand-up comedy, got his start studying at the famous Second City in Chicago. Soon after he starred in films such as Black Sheep (with his brother Chris) and The Waterboy (with Adam Sandler), and leading roles in An American Carol and White Knight. He has also made guest appearances on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Rules of Engagement, Just Shoot Me and Comedy Central’s Drunk History to name a few. Kevin has hosted many live shows and events and has been featured Nationally on The Today Show, The View, Extra, Good Morning America and radio shows from coast to coast. You can currently find Kevin lending his voice to... More