Brian Atkinson closes the show at the Sunday Night Funnies Kingpin of Comedy Contest on Sunday, July 19 at 8:30pm – Chicago Beef Joint, Grand Rapids, MI.
Brian Atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian who 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, 2023, and 2025. Brian Atkinson is a 2023-2026 Top 40 Comic, two-time Wildcard 1st Place Winner, and 2026 Semi-Finalist in the World Series of Comedy. He won Audience Favorite in the Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest, and has been a Finalist himself in the Kingpin of Comedy. Brian is so funny, you might not notice he’s working clean.
Sunday Night Funnies
The Sunday Night Funnies is a live stand-up comedy show featuring comics from around the Midwest. The Sunday Night Funnies is in the Chicago Beef Joint. With a bunch of comedians, slinging jokes.
822 Ottawa Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Sunday Night Funnies
Brian Atkinson – 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.
Bookings
Booking a comedy show with Brian is easy. If you have access to a social hall, church, or country club, Brian will work with you to set up your event and guide you to give your audience the best possible experience. Whether it’s a solo show or a showcase with multiple comedians, Brian Atkinson can produce a comedy show that you’ll love and brag about later.
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