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That’s a wrap!
thank you for aN AMAZING 11th year.

Thanks to all the performers, staff, volunteers and comedy fans who made this year our best yet.

We’d especially like to take a moment to thank our generous sponsors and venues for 2024:

Title Sponsor

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Illegal Pete's
Illegal Pete's

Welcome all humans. 
At Illegal Pete’s we celebrate humanity. We celebrate individuality. We celebrate relationships and connections. And most importantly we celebrate every human’s need for tasty food, stiff drinks and good times. Well, maybe it’s not a need, but it’s certainly a want. Either way, it’s our desire to make each Illegal Pete’s location the kind of place where you can go to celebrate humanity with other humans. 

Partner Sponsor

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Comedy Works Entertainment
Comedy Works Entertainment

Comedy Works Entertainment is a diversified company specializing in the production and booking of live comedy events. Whether it be managing the careers of some of the most unique and talented comedians in the business, promoting a show at a theatre, coordinating talent for corporate events, casinos, colleges, or fundraising organizations, or producing specials for television and DVD distribution, we continually develop and expand our operations into all relative areas of the live comedy. We are an affiliate of the Comedy Works clubs in Denver (est. 1981) and Greenwood Village, CO (est. 2008), two of the premier stand-up venues in the U.S.

Premier Sponsors

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We craft natural, high-performance personal care products in manly scents with only the finest ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. While some brands choose to cut corners with inferior ingredients to make production cheaper and faster, we take

We craft natural, high-performance personal care products in manly scents with only the finest ingredients Mother Nature has to offer.

While some brands choose to cut corners with inferior ingredients to make production cheaper and faster, we take a different approach. Your well-being matters to us. We’re dedicated to providing products that you can trust and feel good about using.

Voodoo Ranger - New Belgium Brewing
Voodoo Ranger - New Belgium Brewing

Voodoo Ranger, aside from being one handsome spokes-skeleton, is the maker of a hop-forward family of beers from New Belgium Brewing, consisting of Voodoo Ranger IPA, Voodoo Ranger Imperial IPA, Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze IPA and seasonal limited time releases such as Voodoo Ranger Atomic Pumpkin and Voodoo Ranger Hop Avenger IPA. Voodoo is employed by New Belgium Brewing, makers of Fat Tire Amber Ale and a host of other world-class beers. To learn more, visit NewBelgium.com and follow Voodoo Ranger on Instagram @voodooranger.

Contributing Sponsors

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Blonde Medicine was founded in 2018 to produce and distribute fun original projects by fun and original people.  A lot of what we produce is stand-up comedy albums.  We’re also home to the almighty Tanya Morgan as well as The Love Songs. &

Blonde Medicine was founded in 2018 to produce and distribute fun original projects by fun and original people.  A lot of what we produce is stand-up comedy albums.  We’re also home to the almighty Tanya Morgan as well as The Love Songs.  Check out all the goodies at www.blondemedicine.com.  In addition to comedy and music albums, we produce The Crossword Show with Zach Sherwin (more on that at www.crosswordshow.com).  We’re also advocates for Artist Education and Financial Transparency, and we’re working to bolster the Comedy Genre within The Recording Academy.  

All Copy Products
All Copy Products

ACP is a one-stop-shop for all your office technology needs as the most prominent privately-owned office technology provider in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Patron Sponsor

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Cookin' Meat with Chef Pat
Cookin' Meat with Chef Pat

Cookin' Meat! The Dumbest Cooking Show on the Internet! New Episodes Weekly! Hosted by Pat Dawson, the studio chef at Dude IDK Studios.

VENUES

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Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre

1621 GLENARM PLACE

ALL AGES VENUE

Paramount Theatre is Denver’s best intimate concert venue! Built by Temple Buell for Publix Theatres in 1930, the Paramount Theatre instantly surpassed the standards of the dozens of theatres that lined the streets of Denver and has remained the only local theatre of its time to maintain its original dignity and glamour.

Bobcat Club at Skylark Lounge
Bobcat Club at Skylark Lounge

140 S BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

The Skylark Lounge has been a fixture on South Broadway since 1947. Under new ownership, the upper level has been renovated and a new stage and sound system has been installed. The new iteration of this neighborhood classic is focused on live music, comedy, and artistic expression. Along with this focus is a renewed dedication to serving the Baker neighborhood as a comfortable, friendly, dive bar where all are welcome.

Chaos Bloom Theater
Chaos Bloom Theater

70 S BROADWAY

ALL AGES VENUE

Chaos Bloom Theater is Denver's newest improv and sketch comedy theater, located in the eclectic Baker neighborhood on South Broadway. Fans of South Broadway's funky vibes will feel right at home in our bohemian-style theater.

HQ
HQ

60 S BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

HQ is a live entertainment venue and cocktail bar on South Broadway in Denver that features national touring acts, magic shows, burlesque, and everything in between! A little fun for everyone with live music, karaoke, goth and industrial shows, drags nights, DJ-hosted dance nights and more!

The Hi-Dive
The Hi-Dive

7 SOUTH BROADWAY

21+ VENUE

The Hi-Dive opened November 19, 2003 when a young couple purchased the business. Inspired by years spent living in New York City and the amazing talent and creativity of Denver’s music scene, The Hi-Dive has quickly become one of the most important new venues in town and the only place for hip new bands to be heard and seen.