Emmy-nominated/WGA Award winning writer and stand up comedian, as seen on After Midnight, CONAN & The Late Late Show, it’s Laurie Kilmartin!

Doors 6:45, Show starts promptly at 7pm

Laurie Kilmartin is a comedian and an Emmy-nominated/WGA Award-winning writer for CONAN. She has also written for the 2025 Academy Awards ceremony, the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, The Late Late Show, and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. She has performed standup on CONAN, The Late LateShow with James Corden, Comedy Central and Showtime. Her one-hour comedy special Cis Woke Grief Slut was named one of the best comedy specials of 2024 by NPR’s Bullseye with Jesse Thorn. Major festival appearances include Just for Laughs, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Moontower Comedy Festival.

Laurie has written two books, Dead People Suck and the New York Times bestseller Shitty Mom. She and fellow comic Jackie Kashian host a popular podcast about standup comedy called The Jackie and Laurie Show. Her new album, Corset, was released at #1 on the iTunes charts. Laurie’s recent TV appearances include After Midnight (CBS), The Talk(CBS), Sherri (syndicated) and being interviewed by Hillary and Chelsea Clinton on Gutsy Women(AppleTV).

Laurie’s standup special 45 Jokes About My Dead Dad made Vulture's list of Top Ten Comedy Specials of 2016. In a January 2024 profile piece, the Los Angeles Times said that “Kilmartin has become one of the most fearless, respected performer-writers in the L.A. standup scene.”

"Like Carlin, what makes Kilmartin’s comedy truly edgy is not the way she expresses her thoughts, but the thoughts themselves...One of the reasons we don’t have tons of Carlin disciples running around is because it takes hefty comedy chops to pull off. With her impeccable writing and classic, open, confident delivery, Kilmartin has the skills in spades, and this lean, explosive, hysterical — and yes, edgy — masterpiece is the result." - Vulture

Outwit. Outplay. Out-laugh.

Get ready for a night of high-stakes hilarity at Hashtag Comedy Club with Survivor: A Competitive Improv Show —the ultimate comedy competition where only the funniest will survive, inspired and parodying TV's Survivor.

Watch as Columbus’ top improvisers battle it out in a game filled with unpredictable challenges, shocking plot twists, and cutthroat comedy. Just like the hit TV show, the fate of our players is in your hands—you vote, you decide who stays, and who gets sent packing. Plus, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the drama with live confessionals that reveal the alliances, betrayals, and ridiculous strategies at play.

Will your favorite comic outwit, outplay, and out-laugh the competition? Find out on Friday May 22, at 7 PM (doors at 6:45 PM) at Hashtag Comedy Club, Columbus’ hottest comedy venue in the heart of the Short North Arts District.

Come for the laughs, stay for the backstabbing—because in improv, the tribe has spoken!

Hashtag Comedy Club presents Jimmy Pardo! 7 PM and 9 PM Shows - Doors open 15 minutes before showtime (6:45 and 8:45)

A seasoned veteran of comedy clubs and late-night television, Jimmy Pardo has made hundreds of TV appearances, including “The Tonight Show”, "Conan,” and "The Late Late Show," and he hosts the award-winning podcast “Never Not Funny.”

Over the years, he has hosted “National Lampoon's Funny Money" for Game Show Network, four seasons of AMC's "Movies at Our House," Nerdist’s “Write Now!” and episodes of NBC's "Late Friday,” VH1's "The Surreal Life" and "The Playboy Morning Show.” Most recently, Jimmy hosted the critically acclaimed Science Channel show “Race To Escape.”

Utilizing his trademark crowd work skills, Jimmy spent almost a decade as Conan O'Brien's opening act at "Conan" tapings. Jimmy also appeared on "Conan" as a panel guest, a field correspondent, and filled in as co-host. He also conducted unconventional celebrity backstage interviews for Teamcoco.com's "The Pardo Patrol."

Dubbed a podcasting pioneer, in 2006, Jimmy began hosting the raucous-but-smart weekly podcast "Never Not Funny", which Entertainment Weekly called "one of the sharpest and gut-bustingest shows on the Internet." The show has been named a top comedy podcast by The AV Club, Esquire, GQ, and USA Today, and its guest list reads like a Who’s Who of Hollywood (Jon Hamm, Amy Poehler, Rob Reiner, Paul Reiser, and Sarah Silverman, to name a few). Never Not Funny also hosts the annual Pardcast-A-Thon fundraiser, a 12-hour marathon webcast to benefit Smile Train. The Pardcast-A-Thons have raised almost two million dollars for the charity. Jimmy has recorded three comedy albums: "Uno," "Pompous Clown," & "Sprezzatura," which Entertainment Weekly named one of the 5 Best Stand-Up Albums of the year.

What they are saying about Jimmy Pardo:

The funniest host in podcasting – Entertainment Weekly

If they were to construct a Mount Rushmore for comedy podcast hosts, it would have to feature Jimmy

Pardo – Vulture/Splitsider

NNF is the most consistently funny podcast out there. - The Onion A.V. Club

NNF is serving up the funniest podcast eps… hilarious - Nick Bernstein - VP, CBS Late Night

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, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”

Doors are at 6:30 and show begins at 7:00.

Snacks & Bar available at the Hashtag Comedy Club.

Tye Erskin & Friends is BACK! Catch the laughs on May 15th at 9 PM at the only comedy club in the Short North for a night packed with some of the funniest talent in Central Ohio.

Hosted by Shamika “Mimi The Comedienne” Skinner — your favorite hood grandma serving hilarious wisdom all night long.

Featuring Josh Osani — local producer, all-time funny Italian, and guaranteed crowd favorite.

Erica Wickham — host of BRATS Open Mic and funnier than the funniest woman you know.

And headlining the show, Tye Erskin — as seen at the Columbus Comedy Fest and Windy City Comedy Fest. Known for sharp act-outs, deadpan delivery, and hilarious observational comedy that’ll have you crying laughing.

Tickets are on sale now — grab yours while they’re hot!

Friday, May 1

Doors at 8:45 PM | Show at 9:00 PM - 10:15 PM

Hashtag Comedy Club | 1253 N High Street, Short North, Columbus, OH

Looking for a night of high-energy, unscripted comedy? Ampersand Improv Nite at Hashtag Comedy Club brings together some of Columbus’ best independent improv troupes for a one-of-a-kind showcase. Featuring a mix of short form, long form, and everything in between, this show is a must-see for improv fans and comedy lovers alike.

Located in the heart of the Short North, Hashtag Comedy Club is Columbus' go-to spot for improv, stand-up, and live comedy. Don’t miss out on this exciting night of spontaneous laughs and unforgettable moments.

Get your tickets now and experience the best in Columbus improv! Drinks available for purchase.

Hashtag Comedy Co. Presents

Amber Falter & Friends Comedy Night

Join us for a night of comedic relief for a community cause at Hashtag Comedy Club!

100% of Tickets Supporting Thurman Cafe Staff Fire Recovery

Featuring: Amber Falter & Donut Sundae (both shows)

7pm show special guests Angie Healey, Kitty Long & Mike Larsen

9pm show special guests Erica Wickham & Joel Good

The Thurman Cafe shut its doors after a devastating fire this past week. The 30 plus employees are suddenly without work as the restaurant prepares for many repairs and recovery in the months ahead.

All the ticket sales go directly to the staff for groceries, bills, rent, utilities and daily needs!

Bluebird is a collective of some of the best improvisers on the planet.

The show is inspired by a short conversation with audience members and what follows is an evening of never before (and never again) scenes and characters that cascade into a hilarious and original freewheeling show.

Scheduled to appear: Matt Walsh (Co-founder of UCB, Veep), Marc Evan Jackson (The Good Place, Brooklyn 99), Brad Morris (Cougar Town, Second City National Touring), Joe Canale (Mindy Project, Second City MainStage)

Doors open 20 minutes before showtime

Drinks available for purchase

The Roast of 614**

Get ready, Columbus! It's time for some tough love from your favorite local comedians. *The Roast of 614* is a no-holds-barred comedy roast of the city we all love (and sometimes love to hate). From Short North to German Village, OSU to Easton, no neighborhood is safe! Join us for a night of hilariously brutal jokes, sharp wit, and an insider's look at the quirks and chaos that make Columbus truly one of a kind.

Featuring an all-star lineup of Columbus comedians:

AMBER FALTER
CAITLIN MENOSKY
IAN MILLER
JULES WAGNER
KITTY LONG

JESSE PIMPINELLA

ANTHONY WINDSOR
MIKE LARSEN

STEVEN HOBSON

TERRANCE THAGAWDSHOW
TYE ERSKIN & MORE

📅 Date: Friday April 17

⏰ Time:9:00 PM – 10:15 PM, doors open at 8:45

📍 Location: Hashtag Comedy Club, 1253 N High Street, Columbus, OH

Whether you're a Columbus native or just passing through, come laugh along as these comedians lovingly roast the 614. Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out on the comedy event of the season!

Alcohol 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, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”

Doors are at 6:30 and show begins at 7:00.

Snacks & Bar available at the Hashtag Comedy Club.

Mohanad Elshieky is a New York based, Libyan born comedian who made his national TV debut on Conan, has been featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Don’t Tell Comedy, Comedy Central, and has toured with Pop Up Magazine. Mohanad is currently a regular at the Comedy Cellar in NYC. He is a writer/consultant for the hit podcast WAIT WAIT DON’T TELL ME and previously wrote for LOVETT OR LEAVE IT. Mohanad was one of the hosts of Lemonada’s podcast I’M SORRY where each week they unravel the latest and greatest in twitter gaffes, petty beef and not-so-subtle shade. He has also been featured in Kumail Nanjiani’s LITTLE AMERICA book. In 2024, Mohanad was selected to be one of the SF Sketchfest Dozen, a spotlight series for comics who are on the verge of becoming the next big thing. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of Epix’s “Unprotected Sets” and was listed as one of Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics. Mohanad was also a digital producer on Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

Mohanad combines a deceptively laid-back demeanor with his whip-smart perspective on politics and culture. The Portland Mercury called him “an undisputed genius of comedy,” and he's been featured on podcasts such as Lovett or Leave It, Pod Save The People and Harmontown. He has toured across the country with the critically acclaimed storytelling show Pop Up Magazine. Elshieky zeroes in on topics that seem off limits - then surprises you with how hard you’re laughing. Follow Mohanad on X @MohanadElshieky and IG @Mohanad.Elshieky

Colbert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ri_3XoqdvbE&t=91s

Don’t Tell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6jpuhDfBJ8&t=9s

IG: @Mohanad.elshieky

Callback Comedy is a one-night-only collision of stand-up and improv, where Columbus's sharpest comics take the stage first, then hand the stage over to the city's best improv troupes to run wild with everything they just heard. Expect your favorite punchlines to come back around in ways nobody saw coming, as scenes, games, and characters are built live from the jokes still ringing in the room.

Doors open 15 minutes before show. Drinks available for purchase.

Featuring Improv From:
Meat Fish Produce

Black Friday

Donut Sundae

and Stand Up By:
Jules Wagner

Tye Erskin

Joel Good

Outwit. Outplay. Out-laugh.

Get ready for a night of high-stakes hilarity at Hashtag Comedy Club with Survivor: A Competitive Improv Show —the ultimate comedy competition where only the funniest will survive, inspired and parodying TV's Survivor.

Watch as Columbus’ top improvisers battle it out in a game filled with unpredictable challenges, shocking plot twists, and cutthroat comedy. Just like the hit TV show, the fate of our players is in your hands—you vote, you decide who stays, and who gets sent packing. Plus, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at the drama with live confessionals that reveal the alliances, betrayals, and ridiculous strategies at play.

Will your favorite comic outwit, outplay, and out-laugh the competition? Find out on Friday, March 27 at 7 PM (doors at 6:45 PM) at Hashtag Comedy Club, Columbus’ hottest comedy venue in the heart of the Short North Arts District.

Come for the laughs, stay for the backstabbing—because in improv, the tribe has spoken!

Janet McNamara is one of Boston's best comics and best-kept secrets. An accountant with townie charm and no time for stupid people, she was featured on America's Got Talent and made the finals of the 2024 Big Sky Comedy Festival. Maria Bamford even called her “a fantastic comic-with an amazing delivery and enviable timing of very unique material” and Janet hates compliments, so it must be true.

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, and Stefan Farrenkopf of The Everlasting Happiness, and you have a show that fans are calling “pure magic.”

Doors are at 6:30 and show begins at 7:00.

Snacks & Bar available at the Hashtag Comedy Club.