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COMEDY CONNECTION

39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 | (401) 438-8383

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Venue Description

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Closed Today

SPECIAL EVENTS: Teachers Do Stand Up

DINING: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

NIGHTLIFE: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

FOOD DEALS: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

DRINK DEALS: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

Hours
12pm – 5pm

After Work (3pm – 9pm), Wine Night (3pm – 9pm)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Michael Rapaport

DINING: In person dining and take-out available from 3-8pm. Order online at blackducktavern.com and take 15% off using PROMO CODE: THURS15. Make your reservation at www.opentable.com.

Hours
3pm – 9pm

Age
21+

Cover
NA

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Comedy (7pm – 1am), Comedy (10:30pm – 1am), 18+ (7pm – 1am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Michael Rapaport

DINING: Stand-Up Comedy Special Shows starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

NIGHTLIFE: Stand up Comedy starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

Hours
12pm – 1am

Age
18+

Cover
$15

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Busy

Comedy (7pm – 1am), 18+ (7pm – 1am), After Work (7pm – 1am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: Michael Rapaport

DINING: Stand-Up Comedy Special Shows starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

NIGHTLIFE: Stand up Comedy starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

Hours
12pm – 1am

Age
18+

Cover
$15

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Busy

Comedy (6pm – 11:30pm)

Hours
6pm – 11:30pm

Age
18+

Cover
NA

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Special Events

  • 06 June

    Teachers Do Stand Up -

    As the leader in teacher comedy with millions of followers and billions of video views on social media, Bored Teachers is launching an additional tour with their powerhouse roster of comedians. The Teachers Do Stand Up Tour is a rotating lineup with EVEN MORE of the most hilarious teacher comics from around the country, spreading smiles to every educator in need of a night of laughter after another challenging school year. Don't miss out on this stacked comedy show of jokes every educator can relate to. We'll see you there teacher friends! VIP - Meet your favorite teacher comedians after the show, grab some photos, get your merch autographed, and take home a souvenir VIP Bored Teachers Comedy badge + lanyard (Takes place after the show.) - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 08 June

    Michael Rapaport -

    Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).” He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast” - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 09 June

    Michael Rapaport -

    Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).” He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast” - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 10 June

    Michael Rapaport -

    Michael Rapaport is an American actor and comedian. He has appeared in over sixty films since the early 1990s, and starred on the sitcom The War at Home. He also appeared in Boston Public, Friends, Prison Break, Justified, and Atypical. Some of his notable film roles include True Romance (1993), Higher Learning (1995), Metro (1997), Cop Land (1997), Deep Blue Sea (1999), The 6th Day (2000), Dr. Dolittle 2 (2001), Big Fan (2009), and The Heat (2013). He also directed the award winning documentary Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of a Tribe Called Quest (2011).” He’s also the host of the world wide phenomenon “I Am Rapaport Stereo Podcast” - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 15 June

    Comedy Showcase -

    Come see the best new and working comics around! This week: Host JJ Jones With: Ryan Hall Dan Williamson Ann Marie Cotoia Ryan Lopes Jeffery Joseph Kristen Wallace - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 16 June

    T.J. Miller -

    - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 17 June

    T.J. Miller -

    - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 20 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 21 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 22 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 23 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 24 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 25 June

    Pete Davidson -

    PETE DAVIDSON - WORKING OUT NEW MATERIAL WITH FRIENDS ****** READ THIS FIRST! ****** This event will be a phone-free experience. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories, will not be permitted in the performance space. If you need to bring your phone, upon arrival at the venue, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event. Guests maintain possession of their devices at all times, and can only access them outside. All devices will be re-secured in Yondr pouches before returning to the performance space. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue. No refund will be provided. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 28 July

    Rosebud Baker -

    ​Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, writer and actress, who is currently on the writing staff for the award-winning sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in it’s 48th season. Her debut hour standup special Whiskey Fists, produced by Bill Burr’s All Things Comedy, premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2021. The special was a hit with fans and critics alike, as Vulture featured Rosebud in “Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2022.” The New Yorker included her in their annual list of “Best Jokes of 2021” and Rolling Stone gushed that her humor “ranges f rom merciless self-excavation to slashing social satire graced by intelligence and nuance.” She can be seen in the recurring role of MERI in the new Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer and Michael Cera, and she is a writer and perf ormer on HBO Max’s WGA Award nominated sketch series That Damn Michael Che. Baker also co-hosts the popular weekly podcast Find Your Beach with her husband and fellow comic Andy Haynes. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 28 July

    Rosebud Baker -

    ​Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, writer and actress, who is currently on the writing staff for the award-winning sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in it’s 48th season. Her debut hour standup special Whiskey Fists, produced by Bill Burr’s All Things Comedy, premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2021. The special was a hit with fans and critics alike, as Vulture featured Rosebud in “Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2022.” The New Yorker included her in their annual list of “Best Jokes of 2021” and Rolling Stone gushed that her humor “ranges f rom merciless self-excavation to slashing social satire graced by intelligence and nuance.” She can be seen in the recurring role of MERI in the new Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer and Michael Cera, and she is a writer and perf ormer on HBO Max’s WGA Award nominated sketch series That Damn Michael Che. Baker also co-hosts the popular weekly podcast Find Your Beach with her husband and fellow comic Andy Haynes. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 29 July

    Rosebud Baker -

    ​Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, writer and actress, who is currently on the writing staff for the award-winning sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in it’s 48th season. Her debut hour standup special Whiskey Fists, produced by Bill Burr’s All Things Comedy, premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2021. The special was a hit with fans and critics alike, as Vulture featured Rosebud in “Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2022.” The New Yorker included her in their annual list of “Best Jokes of 2021” and Rolling Stone gushed that her humor “ranges f rom merciless self-excavation to slashing social satire graced by intelligence and nuance.” She can be seen in the recurring role of MERI in the new Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer and Michael Cera, and she is a writer and perf ormer on HBO Max’s WGA Award nominated sketch series That Damn Michael Che. Baker also co-hosts the popular weekly podcast Find Your Beach with her husband and fellow comic Andy Haynes. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 29 July

    Rosebud Baker -

    ​Rosebud Baker is a New York based comedian, writer and actress, who is currently on the writing staff for the award-winning sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live in it’s 48th season. Her debut hour standup special Whiskey Fists, produced by Bill Burr’s All Things Comedy, premiered on Comedy Central Digital in 2021. The special was a hit with fans and critics alike, as Vulture featured Rosebud in “Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2022.” The New Yorker included her in their annual list of “Best Jokes of 2021” and Rolling Stone gushed that her humor “ranges f rom merciless self-excavation to slashing social satire graced by intelligence and nuance.” She can be seen in the recurring role of MERI in the new Hulu series Life & Beth alongside Amy Schumer and Michael Cera, and she is a writer and perf ormer on HBO Max’s WGA Award nominated sketch series That Damn Michael Che. Baker also co-hosts the popular weekly podcast Find Your Beach with her husband and fellow comic Andy Haynes. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 03 August

    Joe List -

    Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, who's movie FOURTH OF JULY (directed by Louis CK) is currently playing in theatres all over North America. Joe's latest 1 hour special, THIS YEAR'S MATERIAL premiered on his YouTube page in April and has over 1 million views. His previous special, I HATE MYSELF was released by Comedy Central in 2020 and currently has over 7.5 million views on their YouTUbe page. Joe has performed on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON and has appeared multiple times on CONAN. He was a finalist on NBC's 'LAST COMIC STANDING, he also has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and he stars in season 2 of the Netflix's THE STAND UPS. His albums 'So Far No Good' and 'Are You Mad at Me?' (through Comedy Central Records) can be heard all the time on Sirius Radio. List is also the co-host of the popular weekly podcast 'Tuesdays with Stories' w/ Mark Normand. Joe is the host of his own podcast MINDFUL METAL JACKET and he can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.​ - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 04 August

    Joe List -

    Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, who's movie FOURTH OF JULY (directed by Louis CK) is currently playing in theatres all over North America. Joe's latest 1 hour special, THIS YEAR'S MATERIAL premiered on his YouTube page in April and has over 1 million views. His previous special, I HATE MYSELF was released by Comedy Central in 2020 and currently has over 7.5 million views on their YouTUbe page. Joe has performed on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON and has appeared multiple times on CONAN. He was a finalist on NBC's 'LAST COMIC STANDING, he also has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and he stars in season 2 of the Netflix's THE STAND UPS. His albums 'So Far No Good' and 'Are You Mad at Me?' (through Comedy Central Records) can be heard all the time on Sirius Radio. List is also the co-host of the popular weekly podcast 'Tuesdays with Stories' w/ Mark Normand. Joe is the host of his own podcast MINDFUL METAL JACKET and he can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.​ - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 05 August

    Joe List -

    Joe List is a stand-up comedian, writer and actor, who's movie FOURTH OF JULY (directed by Louis CK) is currently playing in theatres all over North America. Joe's latest 1 hour special, THIS YEAR'S MATERIAL premiered on his YouTube page in April and has over 1 million views. His previous special, I HATE MYSELF was released by Comedy Central in 2020 and currently has over 7.5 million views on their YouTUbe page. Joe has performed on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON and has appeared multiple times on CONAN. He was a finalist on NBC's 'LAST COMIC STANDING, he also has his own half-hour special on Comedy Central and he stars in season 2 of the Netflix's THE STAND UPS. His albums 'So Far No Good' and 'Are You Mad at Me?' (through Comedy Central Records) can be heard all the time on Sirius Radio. List is also the co-host of the popular weekly podcast 'Tuesdays with Stories' w/ Mark Normand. Joe is the host of his own podcast MINDFUL METAL JACKET and he can be seen regularly at the Comedy Cellar in New York City.​ - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 12 August

    Eric D'Alessandro -

    New York native Eric D’Alessandro has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian-American family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable rhetoric.Having grown up with a camera in his hand, Eric created a YouTube channel where he developed his comedic skills from a young age. Through his sketches which feature original characters like “MariaMarie,” as well as impressions of celebrities like Drake and comedic covers of popular songs, hisYouTube platform helped Eric build a loyal fanbase. The millions of views on his videos laid the ground work for Eric to gain over 349k followers on Instagram and over 590k followers on TikTok.Through social media, Eric is able to share original, timely and relatable content for the everydayAmerican. His recent video “Mask Off Remix (Walmart Diss)” has gone viral gaining over 16 million views across all his platforms. Due to the success of this video, Forbes featured Eric in an article about his comedy and ability to connect with fans online as well as on stage.Eric has sold out most of the shows he has headlined, including the Borgata in Atlantic City, NJ, 1,300seats at New Jersey’s iPlay America and the famous 1,800 seat St. George Theater in Staten Island,NY. He has been featured on multiple podcasts and TV shows. He has toured around the UnitedStates, in addition to shows in Canada. Most notably, Eric was featured in the 2016 drama/mystery movie Nerve, alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco, in part because the film’s directors added him to the script after seeing his viral videos. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 18 August

    Nimesh Patel -

    Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who is rising the ranks as one of the most in-demand up-and-coming comedians touring the country. Through his joke-telling wizardry and ability to capture attention on social media, Nimesh is quickly charting a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters. Nimesh has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, his self-released special “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine” has amassed almost a million views, and he has opened for Chris Rock & Aziz Ansari. He most recently made his debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and his most recent special “Thank You, China” is available on YouTube. His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 19 August

    Nimesh Patel -

    Nimesh Patel is a comedian and Emmy-nominated writer who is rising the ranks as one of the most in-demand up-and-coming comedians touring the country. Through his joke-telling wizardry and ability to capture attention on social media, Nimesh is quickly charting a path from sold out comedy clubs to major theaters. Nimesh has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, his self-released special “Jokes To Get You Through Quarantine” has amassed almost a million views, and he has opened for Chris Rock & Aziz Ansari. He most recently made his debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and his most recent special “Thank You, China” is available on YouTube. His first writing job came after Chris Rock saw him perform standup and hired him directly to write for The Academy Awards in 2016. Since then, he has written for “Saturday Night Live,” “A Little Late with Lilly Singh,” The White House Correspondents Dinner, and was a producer for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.” - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 06 October

    David Nihill -

    ​Join Irish comedian David Nihill for a night of comedy and storytelling. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 200 million views and a social following of over one million people. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 07 October

    David Nihill -

    ​Join Irish comedian David Nihill for a night of comedy and storytelling. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 200 million views and a social following of over one million people. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 10 November

    Yanni Pappas -

    Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian and current host of AOL’s Original Series, 2 Point Lead. Yannis’ Half Hour Comedy Central Special aired in 2014 and is available on Amazon, iTunes, ComedyCentral.com and whenever Comedy Central re-runs it. Yannis was also the co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket and the host of ABC’s Fusion Live on the Fusion Network. He has also been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, TRUTV’s How To Be a Grown Up, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, Good Morning America on ABC. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian and is known for his immensely popular characters Mr. Panos and Maurica. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
  • 11 November

    Yanni Pappas -

    Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian and current host of AOL’s Original Series, 2 Point Lead. Yannis’ Half Hour Comedy Central Special aired in 2014 and is available on Amazon, iTunes, ComedyCentral.com and whenever Comedy Central re-runs it. Yannis was also the co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket and the host of ABC’s Fusion Live on the Fusion Network. He has also been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, TRUTV’s How To Be a Grown Up, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, Good Morning America on ABC. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian and is known for his immensely popular characters Mr. Panos and Maurica. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.

Hours

Sunday: 6pm – 11:30pm

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm

Thursday: 3pm – 9pm

Friday: 12pm – 1am

Saturday: 12pm – 1am

About

Scenes: After Hours, Comedy Club, After Work, Bar, Theater

Cuisines: Appetizers Only, Pizza, Late Night, Sandwiches

Music: Classic Rock, Hip-Hop, Top 40

Crowd: 18+, Casual Crowd, Couples

Best Food: Nachos, Pizza

Best Drinks: Beer Selection, Mixed Drinks

Dancing: Sometimes

Highlights: Drink Deals, Live Performances, Date Spot

Avg. Entree: $10 - $15

Details

Beer Selection: Blue Moon Coors Light Sam Seasonal Fiddlehead IPA Downeast Ciders Bud Light Wormtown Be Hoppy Whaler

Catering: Catering service (full dinner also) is available upon request.

Reservations: Reservations not required, but recommended.

Seating: General Admission seating for most events unless otherwise specified.

Wine Selection: Merlot Chardonnay Pinot Grigio / Noir Moscato Cabernet Sav

Private Events: Private events are available by contacting the box office at 401-438-8383

Capacity: 240

Dress Code: Casual

Gift Cards: Gift cards are available for any amount.

Parking: FREE PARKING

Parking Lot: The Comedy Connection provides two on site FREE parking lots along with FREE street parking.

TVs: 135" HD / 50" HD & 60 " HD

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