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Brian Atkinson Show Calendar – find out where I’m performing standup comedy at clubs, corporate events, showcases, churches, and fundraisers near you!

Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2024 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.

Brian Atkinson Comedian Show Calendar

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Maumee, Mary, & Joseph Comedy Festival

Start date: April 18, 2024 - End date: April 20, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
Brian Atkinson performs at the Maumee, Mary, & Joseph Comedy Festival, April 18, 19, and 20 in Fort Wayne, IN.

Brian Atkinson performs at the Maumee, Mary, & Joseph Comedy Festival, April 18, 19, and 20 in Fort Wayne, IN.

Dr. Grins Comedy Club

Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Dr. Grins Comedy Club: 20 Monroe Ave NW, 3F, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Brian Atkinson performs at Dr. Grins comedy club - it's open mic night at 8:00 Thursday.

Brian Atkinson performs at Dr. Grins comedy club – it’s open mic night at 8:00 Thursday.

The Virtual Comedy Show

Date: May 13, 2024
Time: 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Location: Zoom - donate to support the comics
Brian Atkinson Performs on The Virtual Comedy Show with Brad Tassell and Steve Goodie, Monday, May 13 at 10pm ET/9pm CT.

Brian Atkinson Performs on The Virtual Comedy Show with Brad Tassell and Steve Goodie, Monday, May 13 at 10pm ET/9pm CT.

Waltonwood Lakeside

Date: May 30, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Waltonwood Lakeside Senior Living
Brian Atkinson performs with Dan Brittain at Waltonwood Lakeside senior living

Brian Atkinson performs with Dan Brittain at Waltonwood Lakeside senior living, Thursday, May 30 for residents and their guests.

Fountain City Amphitheater with Adam Minnick

Date: June 8, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Fountain City Amphitheater - 526 Ave B, Bryan, OH 43506
Brian Atkinson performs at The Fountain City Amphitheater in Bryan, Ohio - with Adam Minnick on Saturday, June 8.

Brian Atkinson performs at The Fountain City Amphitheater in Bryan, Ohio – with Adam Minnick on Saturday, June 8.

Nate Armbruster at Coral Gables

Date: August 3, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Coral Gables Comedy Club - 220 Water Street, Saugatuck, MI, 49453
Brian Atkinson features for headliner Nate Armbruster, Saturday, August 3, 8:00pm at Coral Gables Comedy Club, Saugatuck, MI.

Brian Atkinson features for headliner Nate Armbruster, Saturday, August 3, 8:00pm at Coral Gables Comedy Club, Saugatuck, MI.

Scottish Centre Comedy Contest

Date: September 7, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Kilgour Scottish Centre - 2363 Rochester Road Troy, MI 48083
Brian Atkinson performs in a comedy contest at the Kilgour Scottish Centre, St. Andrew's Society of Detroit in Troy, MI on Saturday, September 7.

Brian Atkinson performs in a comedy contest at the Kilgour Scottish Centre, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit in Troy, MI on Saturday, September 7.

Headlining – Underground Laugh Lounge

Start date: September 20, 2024 - End date: September 21, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Underground Laugh Lounge
Brian Atkinson headlining at the Underground Laugh Lounge in Niles, MI - September 20-21.

Brian Atkinson headlining at the Underground Laugh Lounge in Niles, MI – September 20-21 – Featuring Kim Cook.

Shipshewana RV Park

Date: October 9, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Shipshewana RV Park & Service Center | 510 E Farver St., Shipshewana, IN 46565
Brian Atkinson is performing a comedy show

Brian Atkinson and friends perform at the Shipshewana RV Park & Service Center for the annual Jayco Owners’ Rally, Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 7:00pm.

Brian Atkinson: Past Shows

Jason Douglas and Brian Atkinson

Date: April 13, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Bullhead's Bar & Grill - Stevens Point, WI
Brian Atkinson performs a comedy show Saturday, April 13 featuring for Jason Douglas in Stevens Point, WI.

Brian Atkinson performs a comedy show Saturday, April 13 featuring for Jason Douglas in Stevens Point, WI.

Great Lakes Chorus Spring Concert

Date: April 7, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: St. Cecelia Music Center - 24 Ransom Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Brian Atkinson is the MC for the Great Lakes Chorus Spring Concert, Sunday, April 7, 3:00pm at St. Cecelia Music Center in Grand Rapids, MI.

Brian Atkinson is the MC for the Great Lakes Chorus Spring Concert, Sunday, April 7, 3:00pm at St. Cecelia Music Center in Grand Rapids, MI.

Brad Tassell at Coral Gables

Date: April 6, 2024
Time: 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Coral Gables Comedy Club - 220 Water Street, Saugatuck, MI, 49453
Brian Atkinson features for headliner Brad Tassell, Saturday, April 6, 8:00pm at Coral Gables Comedy Club, Saugatuck, MI.

Brian Atkinson features for headliner Brad Tassell, Saturday, April 6, 8:00pm at Coral Gables Comedy Club, Saugatuck, MI.

World Series of Comedy

Start date: March 22, 2024 - End date: March 23, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Krackpots Comedy Club - 14 Lincoln Way W, Massillon, OH 44647
Brian Atkinson Performs in the World Series of Comedy, March 22 at Krackpots Comedy Club in Massillon, OH.

Brian Atkinson Performs in the World Series of Comedy, Friday March 22, 7:30pm at Krackpots Comedy Club in Massillon, OH.

Comedy Contest at McDuff’s

Date: March 19, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: McDuff's Bar and Grille - 105 E Superior St, Wayland, MI 49348
Brian Atkinson is competing in the McDuff's Comedy Contest, Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm - McDuff's in Wayland, MI - fundraiser for Combat Vets Motorcycle Assoc.

Brian Atkinson is competing in the first McDuff’s Comedy Contest, Tuesday, March 19 at 7:30pm – McDuff’s in Wayland, MI. It’s a fundraiser for the local Combat Vets Motorcycle Association. The top 4 comics in each round move on to the finals on June 11.

Comedy Outlet Mondays

Date: March 11, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Comedy Project - 540 Leonard Street NW, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Brian Atkinson on Comedy Outlet Mondays at The Comedy Project

Brian Atkinson on Comedy Outlet Mondays at The Comedy Project, a weekly variety show featuring improv, sketch, standup, and other experimental comedy.

Slaptail at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre

Date: March 9, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Crawlspace Comedy Theatre - 315 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Brian Atkinson performs in a Slaptail Showcase at the Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, Saturday, March 9, 2024 - 7:30pm.

Brian Atkinson performs in a Slaptail Showcase at the Crawlspace Comedy Theatre, Saturday, March 9, 2024 – 7:30pm.

River City Saloon

Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
Location: River City Saloon: 1152 Leonard St. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Brian Atkinson at River City Comedy Night

Brian Atkinson at the River City Saloon Comedy Night – West side in Grand Rapids

Sunday Night Funnies

Date: February 25, 2024
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: Woody's Press Box
Brian Atkinson performs in the Sunday Night Funnies

Brian Atkinson Performs in the Sunday Night Funnies, Sunday, February 25 at 7:30pm – Woody’s Press Box in the Spectrum Entertainment Complex.

The Hobson with Adam Minnick

Date: February 17, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: The Hobson Kokomo: 110 N Washington St., Kokomo, IN 46901
Brian Atkinson performs at The Hobson in Kokomo, Indiana - featuring Leslie Battle, and headlining Adam Minnick for a Valentines weekend show, Saturday February 17 at 7:00.

Brian Atkinson performs at The Hobson in Kokomo, Indiana – featuring Leslie Battle, and headlining Adam Minnick for a Valentines weekend show, Saturday February 17 at 7:00.

Brian Atkinson is a Comedian

Brian Atkinson makes jokes, but only the finest artisan, hand-crafted, farm-to-table-saw jokes.

Brian Atkinson has hosted, featured, and headlined at clubs, corporate events, churches, and fundraisers across the country. He’s opened for notable “Bobs” like Bob Nelson, Bob Smiley, and Robert (Bob) G. Lee, and performed at Dr. Grins at the B.O.B. Brian has also opened for Jeff Jena, Kira Soltanovich, Michael Palascak, Adam Minnick, Happy Cole, Leslie Norris Townsend, Tommy Ryman, Chris Young, Andy Beningo, and Dave Williamson.

Brian’s appearances include Bonkerz, Comedy Cabaret, Crackers, Dr. Grins, Funny Stop, Gutty’s, Krackpots, L.A. Comedy Club Las Vegas, Laugh Factory, Mark Ridley’s Comedy Castle, One Night Stan’s, Punchlines, Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, the Maumee, Mary, and Joseph Comedy Festival, and the World Series of Comedy.

Brian’s sharp and smart comedic style has been a hit at clubs, contests, corporate events, churches, fundraisers, and festivals across the country. Born and raised in Chicagoland, Brian calls Grand Rapids, MI home. You can find him on all the socials @BrianAcomedian.