You demanded it for so long and it’s finally happened! A new, earlier start time! This and every month here on out, we’re kicking off at 8pm. Also, come check out the new look & menu at Elda’s! 2 for 1 drink specials immediately following the funny. $5, 21+

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Here’s how it works (in case you’re unfamiliar with mad libs): we write a set with blank words. Then we get a volunteer from the [...]]]> One of the things we do at Laughs on Lark to keep the show moving and the audience engaged is a segment called Comedy Mad Libs.

Here’s how it works (in case you’re unfamiliar with mad libs): we write a set with blank words. Then we get a volunteer from the audience (July was Karlo who spells his name with a C but I decided was a K). Without seeing the set, we have the volunteer fill in the blanks by giving us words. Then s/he performs it.

It’s a chance for the audience to get a taste of our brand of non-stardom and have a little fun. Plus they win free prizes! This month was an OFFICIAL Jaye McBride coffee mug.

Ohhhhhhh snap! That coffee mug is fuckin’ TIGHT.

So to give you an idea of what you’re missing (look at that sweet mug you coulda had for free!), here are the prompts and the set created as a result of Karlo‘s answers.

(I know, I wish I’d save the original and just scanned it too, but I didn’t think to do this until now. GFY.)

1.  Verb
   Karlo chose: Fuck
2. Name of a person you showed up
   and/or are sitting with tonight
   Karlo answered: Jackie
3. Emotion
   Karlo said: Angry
4. Name of a drug
   Karlo said: Marijuana
5. Verb
   Karlo said: walk
6. City in the Capital Region
   Karlo chose: Schenectady
7. Your name
   Karlo chose: Carlo
8. A disease
   Karlo chose: Syphillis

Karlo’s answers were plugged into the set below:

Kourtney Kardashian had her baby. I FUCK babies!  And I hear her baby is already smarter that Khloe!

The Olympics are coming up. I like them. They’re the sports I like, but can only tolerate being around once every four years. Kind of like my friend JACKIE.

The TV show Breaking Bad is back this Sunday! That makes me ANGRY. I wonder if my teacher made MARIJUANA in High School. That would explain why he would always WALK after we had sex.

Fast food chain Slater’s 50/50 now serves a burger made entirely of bacon. I guess because they want the whole world to look like a CDTA bus stop in SCHENECTADY.

Thanks everyone, my name is CARLO and attention (ladies or gentlemen), the doctor says that my Syphillis isn’t contagious right now!

Special thanks to Jaye who, in addition to performing [...]]]> Thanks to this evening’s comedians: Anna Phillips, AJ Friedman, Jaye McBride, and Jennifer McMullen for making my first time hosting Laughs on Lark so easy. They nailed it, to say the least, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first show.

Special thanks to Jaye who, in addition to performing tonight, is the co-founder & co-producer & was kind enough to take me on this journey with her.

But even bigger thanks to all who came out and continue to come out to the shows. We couldn’t and wouldn’t do it without your consistent support.

NEXT MONTH: we celebrate our 2nd Anniversary with a NEW regular start time of 8pm! That’s 8/8/8 – August 8th at 8pm. Come out and see what will by then be the new look & taste of Elda’s On Lark.

See you next month!

And be sure to give us a like on Facebook, will ya?

My first time hosting this shindig and I have a great lineup. Lucky guy, I am.

And don’t worry, we ain’t gonna suggest you be raped or anything. We’re not [...]]]> Tonight, Wednesday July 11th @ 9pm

Elda’s on Lark (corner of State St. & Lark St., Albany NY)

$5, 21+

My first time hosting this shindig and I have a great lineup. Lucky guy, I am.

And don’t worry, we ain’t gonna suggest you be raped or anything. We’re not like that.

I honestly don’t know why you wouldn’t be at Laughs on Lark this Wednesday night at 9pm. It’s only five bucks, and you’re going to see four legitimately funny comedians.

When I say legitimately funny, I mean this isn’t open mic hackery where you’re promised funny and instead get people farting into a [...]]]>

I honestly don’t know why you wouldn’t be at Laughs on Lark this Wednesday night at 9pm. It’s only five bucks, and you’re going to see four legitimately funny comedians.

When I say legitimately funny, I mean this isn’t open mic hackery where you’re promised funny and instead get people farting into a microphone. I’m talking Jaye McBride, who is the nigh-undisputed best comedian working out of the Albany area. Joining her are Jennifer McMullen, a local favorite and regular at the Waterworks Comedy Lounge. Then there’s Anna Phillips and AJ Friedman, joining us from Syracuse, New York.

Hosted by yours truly.

Look, you’re going to need something to get you over that mid-week hump.

That’s what we’re here for. To hump you hard with comedy.

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A special thank you to everyone who came out to last Friday’s show at 51 3rd St. in Troy. It was a bit tough since it was SUPER hot and muggy out, but I thought everyone did a great job. I was thrilled to see that we literally filled every seat in the house and then some. A special thanks as well to Kirk for making it all possible. We’ll definitely be back again before the end of the year!

It’s going to be a great show as we bid a fond farewell to Matt Kelly, who’s leaving us to pursue greater opportunities in the Big Apple.

As such, in addition to the comedians, Jaye and I will be roasting Matt along with various special surprise guests. Trust me when I say [...]]]>

It’s going to be a great show as we bid a fond farewell to Matt Kelly, who’s leaving us to pursue greater opportunities in the Big Apple.

As such, in addition to the comedians, Jaye and I will be roasting Matt along with various special surprise guests. Trust me when I say you won’t want to miss this.

An Open Letter to The Capital Region and Beyond

Many of you are familiar with, or have come to enjoy our monthly Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase. We regret to inform [...]]]> Keep Albany Boring has an open letter from Matt Kelly, who organizes the monthly Laughs on Lark showcase for local and touring comedians:

An Open Letter to The Capital Region and Beyond

Many of you are familiar with, or have come to enjoy our monthly Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase. We regret to inform you that we will have to cancel this month’s show, scheduled for Wednesday February 8th, our first cancellation since we started 20 months ago. It is not because we need to write new material, though we could use a few fresh jokes, or because of anxiety over the possibility of a Rick Santorum presidency, but because of a proposed Ordinance by the City of Albany regarding audio entertainment within taverns and restaurants. The ambiguity of the bill and the rush to enforce it prior to the Common City Council meeting scheduled to discuss it leave us no option but to pull the plug.

We started the show in August of 2010 in hopes of bringing a breathe of fresh air to the local entertainment community. Modeled after New York City alternative comedy rooms and with a showcase-format we’ve had 35+ different stand-up comedians, improv performers, special guests, and even a magician.

We love this neighborhood and judging by the increasing number of folks in attendance, you like us too. We believe strongly that businesses that promote and nourish local performers should be celebrated and not punished. Culture is what makes our community so spirited and lively, so imposing added restrictions on the shrinking number of establishments who embrace the artistic community is wrong. We are fortunate to have had the opportunity to perform for so many of you and we hope to be back as soon as possible.

Best,
Matt Kelly & Jaye Mcbride

This comes on the heels of a recent Times Union article about the Hudson River Coffee House and how the city’s bureaucracy and, frankly, overall shitty attitude of its bureaucrats and politicians has made the prospect of owning, opening, and operating a small business something akin to a Rockerfellian vision of Hell.

So much for that friendly community initiative, huh guys?

None of this bullshit going down here in the Collar City, comedy/show organizers. Just sayin’. Come on over and Enjoy Troy.

On an only somewhat related note, the weekly Open Mic hosted by Carliste Carey will be happening as usual WEDNESDAY NIGHT (tomorrow) at Bat Shea’s on Ferry St. in downtown Troy. Signup starts at 7:00pm.

All this for only $5. Show [...]]]> Tomorrow night (Wednesday, December 7th) is the 17th Laughs on Lark Comedy Showcase featuring yours truly along with Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and host Jaye McBride! The show also features members of improv comedy troupe The Mop & Bucket Co. acting out your best (and worst!) holiday memories.

All this for only $5. Show starts at 9ish.

Bring your laughing shoes and an extra set of pants!

I’ll be performing alongside Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and a special improv performance by the folks at the Mop & Bucket Company. The evening, as always, is hosted by Jaye McBride.

$5 cover, you cheap fucks.

Come out and hear [...]]]> Join us LIVE for Laughs on Lark on Wednesday, December 7th at 9:00pm!

I’ll be performing alongside Matt Kelly, Matt Mitchell, David Boyd, and a special improv performance by the folks at the Mop & Bucket Company. The evening, as always, is hosted by Jaye McBride.

$5 cover, you cheap fucks.

Come out and hear me talk about politics, dating, and what an overall shitshow I am.

Guaranteed laughs or your money back!*

* this is a lie.