We're celebrating laughter for the health of it!

Schedule of Events

March 5, 2025

Clean Comedy Showcase at The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
See five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don't miss this festival favorite!
Cost: $55

6:00 pm - LaughFest: Night at the Museum at Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Venue: Grand Rapids Public Museum Price: General Admission: $25 Content Guidance Rating: Grand Rapids local comedians TBD bring some seriously funny stuff to Laughfest Night at the Museum.
Cost: $25

7:00 pm - Drums for all With Josh Dunigan at LowellArts! 223 W Main St, Lowell, MI, United States
Venue: LowellArts Price: General Admission: FREE Content Guidance Rating: Drums for All! Is the product of the conversations and collaborations Josh has with the people in his life who live...
Cost: Free

7:00 pm - Cancer Survivors Showcase at Midtown 123 Ionia Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Venue: Midtown Price: General Admission: FREE Content Guidance Rating: The Cancer Survivor Showcase is put together of local comedians that all have one thing in common.
Cost: Free

7:00 pm - Grand Rapids Rise at Van Andel Arena 130 Fulton St. W, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The Grand Rapids Rise is a professional indoor volleyball team, based in Grand Rapids, MI that competes in the Pro-Volleyball Federation. Get your family and friends together to watch the Rise take on San Deigo Mojo!
Cost: Free

March 6, 2025

Clean Comedy Showcase
The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
See five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don't miss this festival favorite!
Cost: $30 - $55

North Kent Comedy- Mitten State Showcase at Mitten Brewing Company 527 Leonard St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
NORTH KENT COMEDY (NKC) PROUDLY PRESENTS: THE MITTEN STATE COMEDY SHOWCASE. NKC IS A TEAM OF MICHIGAN BASED COMEDIANS, DEDICATED TO PRODUCING COMEDY SHOWS THAT BENEFIT THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Cost: $20

Corey B at Gun Lake Casino & Resort 1123 129th Ave, Wayland, MI, United States
Corey Bonalewicz, aka COREY B, is an American radio personality, comedian, and content creator based in New York. Corey B has been working in Radio for over ten years.
Cost: $25

6:00 pm: Gospel Fest at Resurrection Fellowship Church 321 Valley Ave NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
More information on Gospel Fest coming soon.
Cost: Free

7:00 pm - We Are SO Lucky at Midtown 123 Ionia Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
In 2023, comedian Allen Trieu went through an unexpected divorce. What followed was the process of learning about dating apps, attachment styles, and his own blind spots. That led to more heartbreak, but also love, healing and self-discovery. He talks through it all in this hybrid stand-up and stage show that is as raw, emotional and honest as it is funny.
Cost: Free

8:00 pm  The Comedy Project 2025 at The Dispatch & Friends Improv Comedy Show
The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Just when you thought Thursdays were safe, The Dispatch arrives! With friends!
This is your chance to see some of the rising improv and sketch comedians in the Midwest strut their stuff!
Cost: $10

March 7, 2025

Clean Comedy Showcase at The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
See five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don't miss this festival favorite!
Cost: $30 - $55

Gabby Bryan at Midtown 123 Ionia Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Gabby Bryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy-award winning producer, and overall girlie girl.
Cost: $20

8:30 am - Laughter Rx Symposium at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Venue: Gilda's Club Grand Rapids Price: Nursing CE: $35 Social Work-CE: $35 Non-CE: $25 Members: Free Registration for the Laughter Rx Symposium closes Wednesday, March 6 at 8:30 p.m!
Cost: $25.00 - $35.00

7:00 pm - TCP's New Sketch Show at The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The Comedy Project is famous for their hilarious sketch comedy shows and this new show takes things to a wonderfully weird, new level!
Cost: $17

7:00 pm - Adam Ray at Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Adam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle, renowned for his versatile performances across television, film, and digital platforms. His extensive acting credits include roles in critically acclaimed shows and movies such as Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Barbie Movie, MadTV, Hacks, Pam & Tommy, and The Heat, among many others.
Cost: $35 - $45

7:30 pm - Corey B at First Congregational UCC of Lowell 865 Lincoln Lake Ave SE, Lowell, MI, United States
Corey Bonalewicz, aka COREY B, is an American radio personality, comedian, and content creator based in New York. Corey B has been working in Radio for over ten years.
Cost: $25

7:33 pm - River City Improv at Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
River City Improv will be returning to LaughFest 2025. River City Improv performs short-form improvisational comedy based on audience suggestions.
Cost: $12 - $16

9:00 pm - Battle Bots Improv Comedy Show at The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
This fast-paced, high-energy improv comedy show features the humans of our professional A.I. comedy cast.
Cost: $17

March 8 2025

Gabby Bryan at Midtown 123 Ionia Ave., SW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Gabby Bryan is a New York-based stand-up comedian, actress, Emmy-award winning producer, and overall girlie girl.
Cost: $20

Clean Comedy Showcase at The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
See five comedians at who have been pre-selected for their unique ability to bring laughs without vulgarity. Don't miss this festival favorite!
Cost: $30 - $57

9:00 am - Drums for all With Josh Dunigan at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Drums for All! Is the product of the conversations and collaborations Josh has with the people in his life who live with disabilities of all different types. All you have to bring is your hands and smiles.
Cost: Free

10:00 am - Kids Joke Time at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Does your child love to make people laugh? Young comedians are encouraged to gather their favorite jokes and take the mic.
Cost: Free

11:00 am - Family Improv at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Calling all families! LaughFest invites you to be part of the funny during the Family Improv Workshop.
Cost: Free

2:00 pm - The Gold Rush' Silent Movie at Grand Rapids Public Museum 272 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Organist Dave Calendine joins LaughFest 2025 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum for the silent film; The Gold Rush by Charlie Chaplin.
Cost: $25

2:00 pm - The Virtual Reality Showcase at The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The future is now… and it's hilarious! See the action as the scene from VR will be simulcast to TV screens while each comedian is live on stage.
Cost: Free

7:00 pm - TCP's New Sketch Show at The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The Comedy Project is famous for their hilarious sketch comedy shows and this new show takes things to a wonderfully weird, new level!
Cost: $17

7:00 pm - Dan Soder at Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain Street NE, Grand Rapids, MI
Dan Soder is a New York City based comedian and actor who's best known as ‘Mafee' on the hit series Billions on Showtime.  Dan currently hosts the podcast Soder  which is consistently charting in the top 20 of all comedy podcasts on Apple and Spotify.  His most recent stand up special, “On The Road”, can be seen on his YouTube channel   Dan's special "Son of a Gary" (directed by Chris Storer) is streaming on HBO, and his previous one The Standups is streaming on Netflix.  Other credits include: Netflix's "Paradise PD", MAX's "Fired on Mars" and the film's "Trainwreck" and "Drunk Parents".  Prior to "Soder", Dan hosted Sirius XM's The Bonfire.  
Cost: $35 - $45

8:00 pm - Pop Scholars Improv Comedy at Wealthy Theatre 1130 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Do you love improv (see: Whose Line Is It Anyway)? Well Pop Scholars is always keeping you on your toes and never reaching for the easy joke. They impress with 2 hours of fast-paced humor, uncanny comedic-timing, and natural on-stage chemistry. Pop Scholars shows always come with a unique blend of energy, surprising humor, and revealing the hilarity in the mundane. Be sure to check them out - you'll be glad you did. They're real smart. And stupid funny.
Cost: $16

9:00 pm - Choose Your Own Improv Comedy Show at The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The Comedy Project is famous for their hilarious sketch comedy shows and this new show takes things to a wonderfully weird, new level!
Cost: $17

10:00 pm - Dirty Show at The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave., NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Do you like your comedy inoffensive, free of swear words and safe with no opinions? Maybe something you could take your grandmother to? Well, this isn't the show for you!
Cost: $15

10:30 pm - Late Night Comedy Lab at The Comedy Project 540 Leonard St NW B, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
The Comedy Project is famous for their hilarious sketch comedy shows and this new show takes things to a wonderfully weird, new level!
Cost: $5

March 9, 2025

3:00 pm - Cooking and Comedy at Gilda's Club Grand Rapids 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Join Chef Jenna Arcidiacono, famed owner of Amore Trattoria Italiana, as she teaches local comedian Nardos Osterhart some of her favorite cooking techniques!
Cost: $10

7:30 pm - Sunday Night Funnies at Spectrum Entertainment Complex 5656 Clyde Park SW, Wyoming, Michigan, United States
Venue: Spectrum Entertainment Complex Price: General Admission: FREE Content Guidance Rating: The Sunday Night Funnies began in the fall of 2008 and is the longest running local standup comedy show...
Cost: Free

6:00 pm - Gilda's Club Red Door Gala Featuring Preacher Lawson at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park 1000 E. Beltline Ave. N.E., Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Venue: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park Price: Dinner & Show Tickets: $250 Sponsorship & Table Opportunities Start at $3,000 Content Guidance Rating: Join us at the 2025 Red Door...
Cost: $250

Date: March 5-9, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Grand Rapids, MI 49504.

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