There’s a whole lot to laugh at in Tampa Bay this month, including heavy hitters like Demetri Martin. See April’s best gigs below, and check out community.cltampa.com for more.
Michael Murillo
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Here’s all the comedy clubs and venues in Tampa Bay
Funny business, really.
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Tampa comedian Cam Bertrand opens for Matt Rife at Benchmark International Arena this weekend
And he’ll return for a smaller headline show in May.
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Side Splitters hosts benefit for local comedian this weekend
Proceeds from Sunday’s show will go to local performer Clark Brooks.
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Year after year, Tampa Bay comedian Johnny B keeps leveling up
He’s Creative Loafing Tampa Bay’s best comedian of 2025.
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Comedians have figured out how to sell-out giant venues, and Tampa’s Amalie Arena is on the forefront of the trend
Shane Gillis plays a sold-out show this weekend, with gigs from Nate Bargatze, and others coming down the pipeline.
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Side Splitters’ comedy hurricane benefit shows kick off in Wesley Chapel this weekend
The shows are on Saturday and then move to Tampa on Wednesday.
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‘Beige gay’ comedian Jeff Klein will record his special at Ybor City’s Commodore theater
‘Fatty Gay’ goes on tape over two Sundays in September.
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‘White trash’ Clearwater comedian John J. Murray releases ‘Rhinoceros’ on Amazon Prime
He plays Mickey Quinn’s in Seminole on Aug. 17.
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Expat Tampa comedian Cam Bertrand comes home for one-off on Thursday
A local appearance is a rare thing these days, but Bertrand is looking forward to it.
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‘Nut up or shut up’: Tampa comedian Law Smith is finally filming a special
His birthday party and taping is ths month at The Gimmick
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Tampa Improv comedy club is now called ‘Funny Bone’
Turns out nothing’s changed but the signage.
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Inaugural Sunshine Comedy Festival comes to Tampa Bay this January
Headliner talent like Jeff Dye, Mike Cannon, and Troy Bond are coming along with homegrown national acts like J.B. Ball.
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Benefit show raises $7K for beloved Tampa comedian Steve Miller
‘I felt like I got to go to my own funeral, but everyone was happy.’
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Benefit show aims to raise money for, and spirits of, Tampa Bay comedian Steve Miller
Miller was diagnosed with stage-two bladder cancer earlier this year.
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Sunshine and Coconuts: A tale of two St. Pete Beach comedy clubs
For years, 5501 Gulf Blvd. was home to a comedy club that had multiple shows every week. And it still is.
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Best Up-and-Coming Comedian
Gordon Dixon