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Martin Lawrence at Riverside Theater // Recap

by Tyler Maas May 2, 2011 -

On a historic night, Martin Lawrence air-humped and unapologetically riffed his way through a solid 90-minute set.
Adam Carolla // Interview

by Jason Zabel April 29, 2011 -

Before his show tonight at The Pabst, we spoke with Carolla about asshole entertainment journalists, the definition of a man, and what he believes poor people should stop doing right now.
Demetri Martin at Pabst Theater // Just Announced

by A.V. Club staff April 25, 2011 -

The polymathic comedian stops by the Pabst Theater June 18.
Bill Burr // Interview

by Matt Wild April 20, 2011 -

“The phone doesn’t ring, and I realize that I’m still not a working actor, and then I decide to book some road work.”
Kramp & Adler’s Comedy Festival at Turner Hall // Recap

by Tyler Maas April 11, 2011 -

Marc Maron, Kristen Schaal, and Eugene Mirman take Milwaukee for a ride on the “motherfucking giggle-coaster.”
Marc Maron wants to have a conversation (possibly sponsored by a sex-toy dealer) // Interview

by Andy Gately April 4, 2011 -

“I don’t necessarily care who it’s with, I just find that genuine conversation is compelling.”
Milwaukee is the seventh most hilarious city in the country // feature

by Marah Eakin March 31, 2011 -

This calls for a round of “You know you’re from Milwaukee” jokes.
Sarah Silverman tells us her favorite dirty jokes // Interview

by Maggie Ryan Sandford March 25, 2011 -

Sarah Silverman tells us that vaginas are the Swiss Army Knives of the female anatomy.
Martin Lawrence at Riverside Theater // Just Announced

by Matt Wild March 14, 2011 -

The comedian will bring his “Doin’ Time” show to the Riverside May 1.
Patton Oswalt at Pabst Theater // Just Announced

by A.V. Club staff March 11, 2011 -

After more than a year-long absence, comedian Patton Oswalt returns to Milwaukee.

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Martin Lawrence at Riverside Theater // Recap

Adam Carolla // Interview

Demetri Martin at Pabst Theater // Just Announced

Bill Burr // Interview

Kramp & Adler’s Comedy Festival at Turner Hall // Recap

Marc Maron wants to have a conversation (possibly sponsored by a sex-toy dealer) // Interview

Milwaukee is the seventh most hilarious city in the country // feature

Sarah Silverman tells us her favorite dirty jokes // Interview

Martin Lawrence at Riverside Theater // Just Announced

Patton Oswalt at Pabst Theater // Just Announced

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