Kick off your Friday night with some Improv shenanigans with the cast of Hashtag Comedy Company! Hear cast members tell stories about life experiences, while the rest of the cast attempts to turn those stories into comedy gold! With special guest, stand up comedian Travis Irvine!
Join Musical Comedian Def Goldblum & Friends for a night of song & laughs like some-other! December 28th, 10:30pm at Hashtag Comedy Club. Special Guest Andy Merrill!
ROT stands out as a Columbus-renowned indie improv group, born in 2016 from the camaraderie of a close-knit circle of best friends, all of whom share the distinction of being alumni of Ohio State's Fishbowl Improv. Infused with the vibrant energy of friendship and a lively, playful dynamic, ROT guarantees to whisk you away on an absurd adventure with every performance.
Join us for a night of laughter at Hashtag Comedy Club in Columbus’ Short North, featuring headliner Amber Autry, an internationally touring comedian known for her electrifying energy and viral Don't Tell Special. She’s joined by local favorite Bridjet Mendy, whose quirky, self-deprecating humor brings a unique perspective as a child of immigrants. Hosting the night is the dynamic Hannah Romes, co-owner of Hashtag Comedy, whose story-driven performances and playful physicality promise an unforgettable evening of comedy!
Friday, January 10, Doors Open 7:45 PM, show starts promptly at 8:00 PM.
Seating is limited, alcohol available for purchase at the venue.
Presale tickets are $25, $28 at the door.
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Headliner Amber Autry is an internationally touring Comedian with a Don't Tell Special on Youtube with over 270k views. She is the co-host of the hit podcast 'I'm Fine, It's Fine' and has worked with Comedians like Fortune Feimster, Tim Meadows, Dave Attell and more. Amber's electric energy makes every audience feel they are her best friend so you do not want to miss her show! Follow Amber on all socials @amberautrycomedy
Feature Bridjet Mendy is a standup comedian from Columbus, Ohio. Using personal experience through a child-of-immigrants lense, Bridjet’s style is quirky, story driven and self-deprecating in a fun, zelennial way. Her delivery and wit are dry, but never dull. She always has snacks in her purse. She has performed at Middle Ground Festival, Don’t Tell Columbus, Secret Society, The FunnyBone, The Detroit Women of Comedy Festival, Fountain City Comedy Festival and more. She is a cast member at The Nest Theatre and Hashtag Comedy.
Host Hannah Romes is a standup comedian, improviser and sketch writer based out of Columbus, Ohio. She now performs and produces standup, improv and sketch shows throughout the state, and is the co-owner of Hashtag Comedy Company, an improv theatre and standup club in Columbus’s Art District. Hannah is known for her eccentric, dynamic performances and story-based standup comedy. She includes physicality in all her live performances because her gym membership got too expensive.
ABOUT HASHTAG COMEDY CLUB:
Hashtag Comedy Company is Columbus' newest comedy club. After 10 years of producing home-grown stand up, improv and variety shows, Hashtag Comedy Club is a brick and mortar location dedicated to featuring some of the best independent comedy shows, touring comedians and local performers Columbus has to offer! With shows every weekend, there's always something new. Check out upcoming shows at www.hashtagcomedy.com
Get ready for a night of laughter like no other! Join us at Hashtag Comedy Club for the Tye Erskin & Friends Comedy Show, a hilarious showcase featuring some of the sharpest and funniest voices in the comedy scene.
Come join the cast of TBD: The Improvised Musical! for a night of comedic, musical improv. Featuring musical improvisers from all over Central Ohio, you're sure to see big ensemble numbers, heart-wrenching solos and showstoppers, and of course, moving love songs. Add in brilliantly talented local musicians (who become characters in their own right!), and you have a show that fans are calling "pure magic."
TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers from all over Central Ohio, TBD brings audiences big ensemble numbers, heart-wrenching solos and showstoppers, and of course, moving love songs. Add in a rotating cast of brilliantly talented musicians like Columbus’ very own Counterfeit Madison, Snarls’ Clo White, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”
This show is held at Natalie’s in Grandview.
Food & Bar: Natalie’s has a full food and drink menu that will be available before and during the show.
I like my game shows like I like my coffee — with a surprising kick!
Meat Fish Produce presents "Like My Coffee", an improvised game show! Nine of Columbus's funniest and raunchiest comedians will face off, coming up with one liner jokes based on your suggestions and the structure "I like my lovers like I like my blank". The host, J.D. Lowe, will judge your reactions and score accordingly. The winner walks home with a pound of coffee beans, care of our sponsor Allied Coffee!
**Get ready to sleigh the holiday season with laughter!** Join us for *The Roast of Santa Claus*—a night of no-holds-barred comedy where your favorite holiday icons put the jolly guy in red on the hot seat. From Buddy the Elf to John McClane, and even the Grinch, everyone has something to say about Saint Nick (and each other)! This one-night-only event is happening **Saturday, December 14th at 7 PM** at the Hashtag Comedy Club. Tickets are just $10—grab yours now and don’t miss the most festive roast of the year!
**Line-Up:**
- Bridjet Mendy as *The Spirit of Hanukkah*
- Logan Stake as *Jack Skellington*
- Caitlin Menosky as *Buddy the Elf*
- Def Goldblum as *John McClane*
- Ty Moore as *Santa Claus*
- Hannah Romes as *Mrs. Claus*
- Jesse Pimpinella as *Ebenezer Scrooge*
- Surprise Guest as *Frosty the Snowman*
- Matt O’Nesti as *Tiny Tim*
- Cameron Steele as *The Spirit of Kwanzaa*
- Tanya Vora as *The Grinch*
- Destin Richardson as *Mailman (The Real Santa)*
**Tickets:** $10 – Don’t wait; this holiday roast is sure to sell out!
Come join the cast of TBD: The Improvised Musical! for a night of comedic, musical improv. Featuring musical improvisers from all over Central Ohio, you're sure to see big ensemble numbers, heart-wrenching solos and showstoppers, and of course, moving love songs. Add in brilliantly talented local musicians (who become characters in their own right!), and you have a show that fans are calling "pure magic."
ROT stands out as a Columbus-renowned indie improv group, born in 2016 from the camaraderie of a close-knit circle of best friends, all of whom share the distinction of being alumni of Ohio State's Fishbowl Improv. Infused with the vibrant energy of friendship and a lively, playful dynamic, ROT guarantees to whisk you away on an absurd adventure with every performance.
Meat Fish Produce Presents Holiday Hams: A Comedy Smorgasbord
Deck the halls with boughs of laughter! Meat Fish Produce is proud to present Holiday Hams: A Comedy Smorgasbord. Our festive host Chris RB Fay is going to help spread the cheer with some stand up from Indy and Jules Wagner, plus improv from Meat Fish Produce themselves. Bring your pa-rum-pa-pum-RUMP to our show!
Doors open at 6:30; show starts at 7:00.
Just when you thought Thanksgiving couldn’t get more unpredictable, Mike and Beth are here to deliver an improvised musical about family gatherings, glorious leftovers, and the cringey family moments that haunt us all. Join us as they turn holiday awkwardness into song. Bring your leftovers, bring your family drama, and get ready for a night of completely unplanned entertainment with two veterans of musical improv.
Doors at 7:15pm. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.
TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers from all over Central Ohio, TBD brings audiences big ensemble numbers, heart-wrenching solos and showstoppers, and of course, moving love songs. Add in a rotating cast of brilliantly talented musicians like Columbus’ very own Counterfeit Madison, Snarls’ Clo White, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”
This show is held at Natalie’s in Grandview.
Food & Bar: Natalie’s has a full food and drink menu that will be available before and during the show.
Come support our Level 2 graduates in their showcase performance in our very own Hashtag Comedy Club.
This class was taught by Josh Waddle, who will be the host for the night's activities. Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm and will last until 9:00pm.
Join Musical Comedian Def Goldblum & Friends for a night of song & laughs like some-other! Saturday, Nobember 23rd - 10:00pm - The Hashtag Comedy Co.
Come join the cast of Hashtag Comedy Company, as we tell stories, play games, and comment on everything from Star Wars to the start of Summer break!
Experiencing Columbus starts at Hashtag Comedy Company
They’ve made it, folks! They’re at the end! Come support our Level 4 graduates in their showcase performance in our very own Hashtag Comedy Club.
This class was taught by Katie Drown, who will be the host for the night's activities. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Show starts at 8:00pm and will last until 9:00pm.
Get ready to laugh with T Barb and Mike Larsen at Hashtag Comedy Club, on 11/16 at 7 PM (doors 6:30) at Columbus' newest comedy club in the Short North! These co-headliners share impressive credits from The Tonight Show, NPR, Vice, The Drew Carey Show, and much more. One evening with two unique styles of comedy that you won't want to miss!
Alcohol Available for Purchase. Seats limited.
About Tiffany T.Barb Barber:
Tiffany “T.Barb”Barber is a comedian and actress who quit a 14 year social work career to pursue her dreams. As a first generation college graduate Tiffany broke the curse of incarceration in her family, never allowing the odds to beat her. Born and raised in Detroit she attended HBCU, Dillard University and later received her MBA from The University of Detroit Mercy beating all the odds placed against her. Always known for being funny and keeping a smile, she discovered stand up comedy & has been blazing stages since ! Known for her hardworking nature, comedic versatility, sharp improv, unique style & likable personality, she is the perfect fit for any project. T.Barb’s favorite quote is “You Don’t Have To Stay Where You Start”, because she never allowed humble beginnings to dictate her destiny.
In addition to being a comedian and actress, T.Barb is also an author, vegan chef, philanthropist, producer, mother and motivational speaker. She has a passion for people and the community and uses her celebrity to benefit a multitude of organizations including her own non profit, T.Barb and Friends 501c3.
About Mike Larsen:
Mike Larsen has found success as both a comic and a writer. Shortly after a standout performance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Mike was hired to write for the first of a dozen television shows, which would go on to include The Drew Carey Show, Ellen, and Two Guys & a Girl.
Twenty-five years later, Mike bought some land in Ohio so he could drive a tractor, raise backyard chickens, and find more time for golf and his true love: stand up comedy.
Mike’s act is as relaxed and varied as a front porch conversation. His easy-going stories cover family, dogs, life, love, golf, and just enough news and religion to get the skittish ones nervous.
Step into the unpredictable world of laughter at our stand-up comedy open mic, where spontaneity reigns supreme! We not only welcome new & seasoned stand-up comedians but also invite the creativity of improv and sketch comedy performers. Our stage is a dynamic space where quick-witted stand-ups, impromptu improv artists, and sketch comedy maestros converge to deliver a night of laughter and limitless comedic possibilities.
Alcohol available for purchase
Doors 9:45-10 PM depending on previous show
Show starts shortly after 10 PM
at The Hashtag Comedy Company | 1253 N High Street, Columbus
Sign Ups in person at 9:45
Get ready for a night of laughs at Hashtag Comedy Club with our unique movie roast show! Featuring stand-up comedians Tyson Colson and Allison McBane, Jeff Lidala and Tia Santamaria, and Rob Pangborn and Tony Cruz, this evening is packed with comedy gold.
In three hilarious parts, our comics will roast iconic films like Titanic and The Basketball Diaries. First, they’ll tear apart the trailers, sparking playful banter about each other’s movie tastes. Next, get ready for a live commentary on select scenes, where no one is safe from their sharp wit—even the host! Finally, watch as our comics step into character, interviewing beloved figures from the films in the silliest way possible. Don’t miss this night of laughter, roasting, and movie mayhem!
Drinks available for purchase, seating is limited, tickets $18 at the door, $15 presale.
Doors open at 8:15 PM, Show Starts promptly at 8:30
Are you ready to sway to the smoothest singers in town? Do you want to hear the songs that zing right to your heart place? Are you hepped to get dolled up and feel that swingin’ lounge vibe? If you said, “you bet!” you’re in luck. Ladies Who Lounge is an improvised comedy lounge show that hearkens back to the days of the Rat Pack. Big romantic numbers, croon-y ballads and bawdy tunes are all on the table…we just need your suggestions to bring the lounge to life!
All proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7pm. Drinks and snacks available for purchase.
Ever wondered what it's like to get up on stage and perform improv? Our Level 1 students wondered, and now they'll find out! Come support our Level 1 graduates in their first showcase performance in our very own Hashtag Comedy Club.
This Level 1 class was taught by Paul Stelzer, who will be the host for the night's activities.
Doors open at 7:30pm. Show starts at 8:00pm and will last until 9pm.
I like my game shows like I like my coffee — with a surprising kick!
Meat Fish Produce presents "Like My Coffee", an improvised game show! Nine of Columbus's funniest and raunchiest comedians will face off, coming up with one liner jokes based on your suggestions and the structure "I like my lovers like I like my blank". The host, J.D. Lowe, will judge your reactions and score accordingly. The winner walks home with a pound of coffee beans, care of our sponsor Allied Coffee!
Featuring:
Colin Barberic
Leslie Battle
Dodie
Mike Larsen
Barack Lesnar
Dennison Sleeper
Adam Vires
Tanya Vora
Jules Wagner
Absurd? Ribald? Intelligent? How do you like YOUR coffee?
Big Dumb Comedy Jam 11/9 @Hashtag Comedy Club | Doors 8:45 PM
Featuring comedians from all across the country, join Hashtag Comedy Club for some belly laughs. Be there or be jelly! Tickets are limited, alcohol available for purchase. Only at Hashtag Comedy Club in Columbus' Short North Arts District.
About the Performers:
Josh Albert (Host)
Started doing standup in Kansas City where he performed all over including multiple Kansas City don’t tells, recently moved back to Columbus and runs two monthly showcases
Tyson Colson
Tyson Colson is a comedian based out of Columbus, Ohio. He’s built a comfortable space for himself in comedy through laughter by offering unique perspectives on everyday life. He really gets after it
Kyle Cumberland
Kyle is a young rising comic in the Kansas City scene, he’s a regular on Don’t Tells and has performed on the fountain City comedy festival held in Kansas City.
Pat McCarthy
Pat is a riff machine, he brings something new to the table at every show, he is a regular at the comedy club of Kansas City, Kansas City don’t tells and has performed at the fountain city comedy festival.
Madi Stancic
Madi headlines all over the country, based out of Kansas City where she is a regular at the funny bone and comedy club of Kansas City, she has opened for some of your favorite comedians including Jordan Jenson, Eric Griffin, and Kyle Kinane. Madi is also an incredible painter and sometimes incorporates that into her act.
Join us for a night of laughter, lights, and cultural celebration at the Diwali Comedy Show: Lights and Laughs in Columbus! Whether you celebrate Diwali or not, this event is for everyone. Expect an evening filled with comedy from talented local and Indian American comedians who will have you laughing while embracing the festival of lights.
Step into the unpredictable world of laughter at our stand-up comedy open mic, where spontaneity reigns supreme! We not only welcome new & seasoned stand-up comedians but also invite the creativity of improv and sketch comedy performers. Our stage is a dynamic space where quick-witted stand-ups, impromptu improv artists, and sketch comedy maestros converge to deliver a night of laughter and limitless comedic possibilities.
Alcohol available for purchase
Doors 9:45-10 PM depending on previous show
Show starts shortly after 10 PM
at The Hashtag Comedy Company | 1253 N High Street, Columbus
Sign Ups in person at 9:45
Since 2010 the west coast has enjoyed improv by stand up comedians. Well now that show is in Columbus, Comedy On The Spot! Comedians go up with no material, ask the audience for suggestions and create “comedy on the spot” based off the suggestion given. The power is in thehands of the audience, meanwhile Tye Erskin, Def Goldblum, Goodie Hendrixson, and Mimi have to create comedy gold.
Bring friends and suggestions so we can make you laugh. Some call it stand up, some say improvisation. Either way we’re gonna call it hilarious, because that exactly what this wild night will be.
Doors Open at 6:30, Alcohol available for purchase
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Do you feel that? The chill in the air? Or .... was that a ghoul?! Heading to Hashtag Comedy Club to perform a roast of some of the most iconic ghouls, goblins, monsters and big bads from your favorite horror movies.
Destin Richardson is back with his annual Horrorween Roast, a staple comedy show that's perfect for a spooky (and funny) evening out. Grab tickets now today - seating is limited.
October 19th, Door at 9:15, show at 9:30
Explicit Content 18+$15 online, $18 at door
Hannah Romes as Annie Wilkes
Murph Henderson as Chucky
Stevie J as Candyman
Jesse Pimpinella as the voice of Invisible Man
Cameron Findlay as Leatherface
Destin Richardson as Hannibal Lecter and the Voice of Billy The Puppet (Jigsaw)
Ty Moore as Beetlejuice
ROT stands out as a Columbus-renowned indie improv group, born in 2016 from the camaraderie of a close-knit circle of best friends, all of whom share the distinction of being alumni of Ohio State's Fishbowl Improv. Infused with the vibrant energy of friendship and a lively, playful dynamic, ROT guarantees to whisk you away on an absurd adventure with every performance.
Step into the unpredictable world of laughter at our stand-up comedy open mic, where spontaneity reigns supreme! We not only welcome new & seasoned stand-up comedians but also invite the creativity of improv and sketch comedy performers. Our stage is a dynamic space where quick-witted stand-ups, impromptu improv artists, and sketch comedy maestros converge to deliver a night of laughter and limitless comedic possibilities.
Alcohol available for purchase
Doors 9:45-10 PM depending on previous show
Show starts shortly after 10 PM
at The Hashtag Comedy Company | 1253 N High Street, Columbus
Sign Ups in person at 9:45
TBD: The Improvised Musical! is a full-length, completely improvised musical based on a title given by you, the audience. Featuring musical improvisers from all over Central Ohio, TBD brings audiences big ensemble numbers, heart-wrenching solos and showstoppers, and of course, moving love songs. Add in a rotating cast of brilliantly talented musicians like Columbus’ very own Counterfeit Madison, Snarls’ Clo White, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”
This show is held at Natalie’s in Grandview.
Food & Bar: Natalie’s has a full food and drink menu that will be available before and during the show.
Join Musical Comedian Def Goldblum & Friends for a night of song & laughs like some-other! Saturday, October 26th - 10:30pm - The Hashtag Comedy Co.
This show features some of the newer Columbus comics from the Class of '24, who have been taking the scene by storm! They're putting together a showcase to celebrate their achievements and success in the Columbus Comedy scene!
Step into the unpredictable world of laughter at our stand-up comedy open mic, where spontaneity reigns supreme! We not only welcome new & seasoned stand-up comedians but also invite the creativity of improv and sketch comedy performers. Our stage is a dynamic space where quick-witted stand-ups, impromptu improv artists, and sketch comedy maestros converge to deliver a night of laughter and limitless comedic possibilities.
Alcohol available for purchase
Doors 9:45-10 PM depending on previous show
Show starts shortly after 10 PM
at The Hashtag Comedy Company | 1253 N High Street, Columbus
Sign Ups in person at 9:45
Come join the cast of Hashtag Comedy Company, as we tell stories, play games, and comment on everything from Star Wars to the start of Summer break!
Experiencing Columbus starts at Hashtag Comedy Company
The Hashtag Comedy Company is a professional organization bringing comedy entertainment, education, and experiences to Columbus, OH. We started over ten years ago and have been dedicated to building and growing improv comedy right here in the heart of the Midwest.We can't wait to share the joy of laughter with you.