There’s Nothing Funny About Climate Change is a live comedy tour across the Southeast to make you laugh while also sharing how the earth needs our help. Each tour stop will be an evening of stand-up comedy with a little bit of environmental justice mixed in.
Come find out how you can be a part of the change.
CHARLOTTE, NC
Tuesday, May 24th
8PM
Hattie’s Tap and Tavern
Charlotte, NC
Free
This laugh-out-loud event in Charlotte will feature incredible comics, including our headliner Hilliary Begley!
$10 suggested cover at the door.
Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Venue Spotlight – Hattie’s Tap and Tavern
Hattie’s Tap and Tavern is a dog-friendly neighborhood pub right between the neighborhoods of Plaza Midwood & NoDa. This is your tavern for craft beer & cocktails, pool, karaoke, a covered patio with bar games. Hattie’s sports a massive variety of craft beer, whiskey, and a great laid-back atmosphere.
Comedian – Hilliary Begley
Hilliary Begley’s Southern charm and sass make for an unforgettable night of storytelling. From tales of her religious upbringing to those of adulthood, Hilliary will share her life story with you one laugh at a time. She made her film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” as Hilliary explains it. She can also be seen in the Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Comedian – Petey Smith-McDowell
Asheville native Petey Smith-McDowell has been traveling around the country telling jokes since 2009. He has opened up for Hannibal Buress, Trevor Noah, and Rory Scovel just to name a few. He’s also a writer and a producer for Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge and Asheville Comedy.
Comedian – Robert Brian Schneider
Robert hosts an open mic comedy show in Durham and has performed all over North Carolina. He has hosted for Mark Curry and John Henton at Raleigh Improv.
Comedian – Grace Hauth
Grace Hauth was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. She enjoys making fun of herself and talks about the hijinx of being the child of South Korean immigrants. Grace won the award for “Most Laughs” in the Comedy Zone Championship Battle in 2018. She can be seen performing in shows and competitions all over North and South Carolina.
Host – Art Sturtevant
Art Sturtevant is a smart, funny, Asheville-based comic with the interests of a 20-year old and the body of a middle-age man. His observations on pop culture, being a father, and how you can change so much and so little over the span of decades have cracked up audiences all over the East Coast. Art has performed at Laughing Skull, Comedy Zones, Side Splitters, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, and –back in the day–NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Catch a Rising Star, Sweeps, and Triple Inn.
RALEIGH, NC
Wednesday, May 25th
8PM
Barrel Culture Brewing & Blending
Raleigh, NC
Free
Enjoy some excellent beer at this laugh-out-loud comedy event in North Carolina’s state capital Raleigh.
$10 suggested cover at the door.
Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Venue Spotlight – Barrel Culture Brewing & Blending
Since 2017 Barrel Culture Brewing & Blending has been sharing their love of craft beer: the culture, bond, and dedication to satisfying the quench. They strive to make the best beer for their awesome craft beer-loving customers. They hope you’ll join them on their journey as they tell their story through their beer.
Comedian – Hilliary Begley
Hilliary Begley’s Southern charm and sass make for an unforgettable night of storytelling. From tales of her religious upbringing to those of adulthood, Hilliary will share her life story with you one laugh at a time. She made her film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” as Hilliary explains it.
She can also be seen in the Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.Comedian – Petey Smith-McDowell
Asheville native Petey Smith-McDowell has been traveling around the country telling jokes since 2009. He has opened up for Hannibal Buress, Trevor Noah, and Rory Scovel just to name a few. He’s also a writer and a producer for Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge and Asheville Comedy.
Comedian – Robert Brian Schneider
Robert hosts an open mic comedy show in Durham and has performed all over North Carolina. He has hosted for Mark Curry and John Henton at Raleigh Improv.
Comedian – LA Redd
LA Redd is a Charlotte, NC native. She’s been on the comedy scene for almost 3 years now. Her style of comedy comes from her taking her real life situations and finding the humor in it all and sharing it with all who will listen.
Host – Art Sturtevant
Art Sturtevant is a smart, funny, Asheville-based comic with the interests of a 20-year old and the body of a middle-age man. His observations on pop culture, being a father, and how you can change so much and so little over the span of decades have cracked up audiences all over the East Coast. Art has performed at Laughing Skull, Comedy Zones, Side Splitters, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, and –back in the day–NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Catch a Rising Star, Sweeps, and Triple Inn.
DURHAM, NC
Thursday, May 26th
8PM
GPazz Live Music Hall
Durham, NC
Free
Join us for this laugh-out-loud comedy event in Durham featuring headliner comedian Hilliary Begley.
$10 suggested cover at the door.
Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm.
Venue Spotlight – GPazz Live Music Hall
GPAZZ Live is in the heart of downtown Durham. A truly professional and beautiful establishment with intimacy and freedom of expression at its heart, GPAZZ brings live entertainment to the community with a state of the art sound system. Their Purple Heart Wood Bar features a Guyanese-inspired menu. Enjoy a local NC wine or a Guyanese-inspired cocktail with expertly-crafted tapas.
Comedian – Hilliary Begley
Hilliary Begley’s Southern charm and sass make for an unforgettable night of storytelling. From tales of her religious upbringing to those of adulthood, Hilliary will share her life story with you one laugh at a time. She made her film debut in the Netflix original Dumplin’ as Aunt Lucy, or “Jennifer Anniston’s fat sister,” as Hilliary explains it. She can also be seen in the Austin Film Festival winning movie When We Last Spoke with Cloris Leachman, now streaming on Amazon Prime.
Comedian – Petey Smith-McDowell
Asheville native Petey Smith-McDowell has been traveling around the country telling jokes since 2009. He has opened up for Hannibal Buress, Trevor Noah, and Rory Scovel just to name a few. He’s also a writer and a producer for Disclaimer Stand-Up Lounge and Asheville Comedy.
Comedian – Robert Brian Schneider
Robert hosts an open mic comedy show in Durham and has performed all over North Carolina. He has hosted for Mark Curry and John Henton at Raleigh Improv.
Comedian – LA Redd
LA Redd is a Charlotte, NC native. She’s been on the comedy scene for almost 3 years now. Her style of comedy comes from her taking her real life situations and finding the humor in it all and sharing it with all who will listen.
Host – Art Sturtevant
Art Sturtevant is a smart, funny, Asheville-based comic with the interests of a 20-year old and the body of a middle-age man. His observations on pop culture, being a father, and how you can change so much and so little over the span of decades have cracked up audiences all over the East Coast. Art has performed at Laughing Skull, Comedy Zones, Side Splitters, The Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festival, and –back in the day–NYC’s Comedy Cellar, Catch a Rising Star, Sweeps, and Triple Inn.
Dogwood Alliance
We unite with the forests and people of the Southern US against forest destruction and community injustice. We stand up to big business, stand with families, and protect Southern forests. Best of all, we win.
We know forests, clean air, clean water, and storm protection are vital to thriving communities and economies. We connect the dots between forests, our climate, and community justice.
Stopping threats isn’t enough. Together we’re building a future that values wild forests, healthy communities, and human life over corporate profits.
Dogwood Alliance is hosting this comedy tour as a way to laugh in the face of disaster while raising awareness about the serious topics of forests, environmental justice, and climate change.
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