Michael Murillo, Author at Creative Loafing Tampa

A collage of comedian headshots for Mark Gregory, Rahn Hortman, Johnny B and Jenn Weeks

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Tampa Bay’s best comedy gigs this week, including Healing with Humor fundraiser, Kill Tony and more

Plus, big name shows like Kill Tony and Nene Leakes & Carlos King.

by Michael Murillo May 7, 2026May 7, 2026

Healing With Humor, a non-profit founded by local comedian (and previous Best of the Bay winner) Rahn Hortman, raises funds for individuals and their families impacted by sickle cell disease

Steve Arik and his partner hold up "rock" hand signs with KISS band members in front of a red velvet curtain

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Steve Arik fundraiser tops list of Tampa Bay’s best comedy gigs April 23-May 6

Plus big names like Chris Tucker, Emma Willman, Jeff Foxworthy and more.

by Michael Murillo April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Comedian Demetri Martin stands against a neutral background in the right side of the frame

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Demetri Martin tops Tampa Bay’s best April comedy gigs

by Michael Murillo April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

"A high-contrast portrait of Eddie Geller against a dark blue textured wall. They have short dark hair and wear black-rimmed glasses and a light-colored polo shirt. They are captured in a candid, high-energy moment with their mouth wide open as if shouting or laughing loudly. A dark wooden chair is partially visible in the shadows to the left.

Arts & Entertainment

Here’s all the comedy clubs and venues in Tampa Bay

Funny business, really.

by Michael Murillo March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Arts & Entertainment

Show from Chris Rock’s brother, Tony, tops list of Tampa Bay’s best comedy gigs March 27-April 5

by Michael Murillo March 20, 2026March 20, 2026

Close-up portrait of comedian Cam Bertrand smiling against a solid turquoise background. The person wears a white baseball cap with a green brim and a black shirt.

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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.

by Michael Murillo March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

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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.

by Michael Murillo December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Close-up portrait of comedian Johnny B wearing black-rimmed glasses and a red Adidas hoodie, making a playful surprised face while tugging on his collar, set against a purple background.

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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.

by Michael Murillo September 24, 2025September 24, 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.

by Michael Murillo February 28, 2025August 1, 2025

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Tampa Bay’s unholiest comedy showcase celebrates second anniversary this weekend

by Michael Murillo November 14, 2024May 23, 2025

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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.

by Michael Murillo October 26, 2024December 6, 2024

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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.

by Michael Murillo August 14, 2024July 1, 2025

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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.

by Michael Murillo August 14, 2024May 16, 2025

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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.

by Michael Murillo July 31, 2024April 10, 2025

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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

by Michael Murillo June 13, 2024June 17, 2025

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Tampa Bay comics remember G. David Howard, who called himself ‘the funniest man alive’

by Michael Murillo March 5, 2024August 5, 2025

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Tampa Improv comedy club is now called ‘Funny Bone’

Turns out nothing’s changed but the signage.

by Michael Murillo December 18, 2023August 5, 2025

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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.

by Michael Murillo December 18, 2023October 18, 2024

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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.’

by Michael Murillo November 29, 2023July 19, 2025

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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.

by Michael Murillo November 21, 2023April 24, 2025