The world's gonna end soon, so you may as well end it all with laughter. The weekly Comedy Night at Hotel Andaluz will be hosting the show Fresh Faces of 2017 on Feb. 2, focusing on local comedians like the incredibly energetic Royal Wood and supporting acts Greg Ziomek and Axiao Daniels. Hosts (and comedians) Holly Byrd and Kevin Baca get the lelz rolling in the gorgeous Casablanca Showroom at 8pm every Thursday for free. Hotel Andaluz • Thu Feb 2 • 8-10pm • Free • 21+ • View on Alibi calendar
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V.28 No.47 | 11/21/2019
Comedy Matters
YouTube Duo Dominate Media, Stage
Rhett & Link are ready to take Kiva by storm
From talk shows to podcasts, music videos and more, Rhett & Link have been keeping things fresh and always staying a step ahead. We were lucky enough to get a chance to talk with them before their upcoming show.
V.28 No.44 | 10/31/2019
Comedy Matters
Superpowers and Hot Orphans
Nikki Glaser Set To Play Four-show Run at Santa Ana Star
Nikki Glaser's unique brand of story-telling mixed with expressive actions makes for one of the most enjoyable acts you can see. We were lucky enough to get an interview with her about her act and life on the road.
V.28 No.37 | 9/12/2019
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Comedy Matters
Jay Leno Returns To Burque
Jay Leno brings the laughs to The Showroom
Jay Leno is still on the road and performing with his poignant style for highlighting the oddities of day-to-day life. Having the chance to sit down and talk with him, we dug into what keeps him touring, his past projects and his thoughts on a few things.
V.28 No.26 | 6/27/2019
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Interview
Are You Not Entertained?
Cedric talks CBS, stand-up and ABQ
Weekly Alibi was graced with a conversation with Cedric the Entertainer. Somehow finding time between his widely famous network TV shows, “The Neighborhood” and “The Last O.G.,” and his ambitious film career, he's touring the country with a new stand-up special.
V.28 No.24 | 6/13/2019
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Feature Interview
Christopher Titus Talks Comedy and Tragedy
Weekly Alibi recently chatted with Christopher Titus about his body of work, coping with personal tragedy, founding Combustion World Industries and more.
Photo by Rusty Rutherford
Arts Interview
Funny Times in Albuquerque
Rusty Rutherford and the Funny Fiesta
Weekly Alibi sat down with Rusty Rutherford, a stand-up standout among the comics in Albuquerque as well as a comedy booster, to talk about the changing comedy scene here in Albuquerque and beyond.
V.28 No.10 | 3/7/2019
Arts Interview
He’s Bringing Funny Back
Comedian Will Spottedbear is back in Burque
We chat with joke-slinger Will Spottedbear, returning for a gig in Albuquerque where weird people try to act normal.
V.28 No.2 | 1/10/2019
Arts Interview
Fugelsang-a-lang-a-lang
Call and response with John Fugelsang and Danger K. Varoz
We wanted to interview comedian John Fugelsang, but we couldn't, so we got comedian Danger K. Varoz to interview some of his jokes instead.
V.27 No.51 | 12/20/2018
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Culture Shock
Our Own Colbert
The city’s top comedian now has her own talk show
Kendra Jean Brand, the new host of the popular public-access talk show, “The New Mexican Inquisition,” makes people laugh through political satire.
V.27 No.37 | 9/13/2018
Yoon Kim
Culture Shock
Stand Up for What You Believe In
Comedian Hari Kondabolu brings truth, visibility to the stage
Comedian Hari Kondabolu's hyper nuanced art is like a time bomb. You might not realize why you're laughing until later.
V.26 No.6 | 02/09/2017
Event Horizon
Address the Hero in You
Friday, Feb 17: The Lady in Question
A suspenseful tale of a world-famous concert pianist visiting Germany who finds herself enamored with a handsome professor and entangled in his attempt to rescue his mother from a Nazi prison.
V.26 No.5 | 02/02/2017
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Event Horizon
Laugh Library
Thursday, Feb 9: Brian Posehn
The world-renowned comedian performs live.
V.25 No.48 | 12/01/2016
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Event Horizon
Oy Vey
Saturday, Dec 10: OY! A Comedy with Chutzpah
A collection of short comedies which are a comic tribute to all things Jewish and all things human.
V.25 No.41 | 10/13/2016
Event Horizon
Why So Serious
Wednesday, Oct 19: Why The Long Face Comedy Tour
Comedians Curt Fletcher, Matt Peterson, Keith Brekenridge, and Eddie Stephens perform.
