Stand-up comedy open mic night where comics and performers get seven minutes each to showcase their material.
The Gong Show is back at Lion's Lair on Tuesday, October 13, and it's one of the most open-door nights in the city. It's a stand-up comedy open mic billed for comics and for people who think comedy is easy. The format is simple: everyone who signs up gets seven minutes on stage. That's enough time to work through a few new bits or a short set, and it's open to anyone who thinks they're funny.
If you're not the one signing up, it's still a good way to spend a Tuesday night. Open mics like this are where you see the raw side of the local scene—new material being tested in real time, and a mix of experienced comics and first-timers sharing the same stage. The seven-minute limit keeps things moving, so you'll hear from a variety of voices in a single evening.
It's part of a broader comedy presence at Lion's Lair on E Colfax Ave. The venue also hosts open mic comedy nights fronted by Anthony Crawford, and Lairapalooza, an annual variety show put on by the staff with all proceeds going to Demi's Animal Rescue. Between the open mics and the variety show, there's a steady stream of live performance coming out of the place.
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The Gong Show runs from 10 PM to 11:59 PM, so it's a late one. If you've been thinking about trying stand-up, this is as low-stakes as it gets: seven minutes on the mic, no experience required.
