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Films, Comedy and Performance Art
From standup to improv, and everything in between, comedy is
flourishing in the auditoriums and clubs of Ann Arbor. And with
the U-M's new Media Union, a growing number of multimedia performances
are appearing on The Calendar.
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Gary Conrad: Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase.
"Fatal Prayer" and "The Boy Who Could Steal Cable with His Mind": Dreamland Theater.
"Poetry Night": Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room.
 Tuesday
August, 2008
 7 p.m.
"Dinner and a Movie":
Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice. Screening of Original Child Bomb, Carey Schonegevel's 2004 documentary about nuclear weapons. Followed by discussion. The film is preceded at 6:30 p.m. by a potluck dinner. Bring a dish to pass if you wish.
Memorial Christian Church, 730 Tappan. Free. Reservations requested. 663-1870.
 Wednesday
August, 2008
7:30 & 9:30 p.m.
"Poetry Night":
Crazy Wisdom Bookstore & Tea Room. August 13 & 27. Open mike readings. All poets invited.
Crazy Wisdom, 114 S. Main. Free. 665-2757.
 Thursday
August, 2008
7 p.m.
"End-O-Summer Show-N-Tell":
The Neutral Zone. Local teen participants in Neutral Zone summer programs present their art work, music, poems, and short stories. Refreshments.
Neutral Zone, 310 E. Washington. Free. 214-9995.
8 p.m.
Gary Conrad:
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. August 28-30. Ann Arbor debut of this veteran comedy hypnotist who gets members of the audience to do funny things. The August 29 & 30 late shows are "erotic shows" featuring racier stunts. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking.
old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $11 (Thurs.) & $14 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.
 Friday
August, 2008
8 & 10:30 p.m.
Gary Conrad:
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. August 28-30. Ann Arbor debut of this veteran comedy hypnotist who gets members of the audience to do funny things. The August 29 & 30 late shows are "erotic shows" featuring racier stunts. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking.
old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $11 (Thurs.) & $14 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.
 Saturday
August, 2008
8 & 10:30 p.m.
Gary Conrad:
Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase. August 28-30. Ann Arbor debut of this veteran comedy hypnotist who gets members of the audience to do funny things. The August 29 & 30 late shows are "erotic shows" featuring racier stunts. Preceded by 2 opening acts. Alcohol is served; the Friday & Saturday early shows are nonsmoking.
old VFW Hall (below Seva restaurant), 314 E. Liberty. $9 (Thurs.) & $12 (Fri. & Sat.) reserved seating in advance, $11 (Thurs.) & $14 (Fri. & Sat.) general admission at the door. 996-9080.
8 p.m.
"Fatal Prayer" and "The Boy Who Could Steal Cable with His Mind":
Dreamland Theater. The Dreamland Puppet Troupe presents these 2 dark comedies. The first is about a woman whose prayers are answered in an extreme manner. The second tells the story of a dysfunctional family. For mature audiences.
Dreamland Theater, 26 N. Washington St. Ypsilanti. $5. 657-2337.
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