Jason Salmon w/ Paul Farahvar
October 1 // Doors at 7:00 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 ADV // $25 DOS Jason is a Texas born, NYC based standup whose comedy has been described as “…like getting the best advice you’ve ever gotten…from the dumbest guy you know.” Jason’s performed all over the world including for the troops in Europe, South America, & Afghanistan. His standup special: BISCUITS and GRAVITY can be watched right now on YouTube. He’s been featured in Red Dead Redemption 2, Orange is the New Black, HBO, Comedy Central, At Home with Amy Sedaris, Hulu’s Wu Tang Clan Series, and 30 Rock. Hour Special Instagram Facebook TikTok Chicago based Farahvar delights audiences with his unique, quick witted dry humor, centered on being an aging bachelor and former litigator. After becoming a staple on the Chicago Comedy Scene for a few years at his home club Laugh Factory, he began touring in 2016, first as a feature for headliners like Jen Kirkman, Demetri Martin and Gary Gulman, then later as a headliner. With no manager or agent, he managed to build a following in multiple cities, even selling out rooms in Chicago, Rockford, Denver, Milwaukee, Scottsdale, Sarasota and Tampa in the last two years. He was runner up in the Chicago Reader for Best Stand up Comedian in 2021 and was voted “Top 40 Up and Coming Comedians” in 2017. Prior to being a comedian, Farahvar was a trial litigator, earning the “Top 40 under 40” honor among judges and peers in Illinois. His podcast SINGLES ONLY! (SWSW 2020, was voted Best Podcast in 2021 (Chicago Reader) and he was a regular guest host on WGN Radio. He played “Karam Haddad” on NBC’s “Chicago Med” in His Dry Bar special dropped in April, 2023 and his new special with Helium Records dropped on April 26, 2023.As a touring comedian, he utilizes his platform to raise awareness for the Parkinson’s Foundation, a cause very close to his heart. He has raised over $50,000 for Parkinsons Foundation in the last few years in honor of his father who suffers from the disease as well and thousands of dollars for Autism and Suicide Prevention. Never one to be complacent, Farahvar continually seeks ways to assert his creative talents as a host, writer and producer. In 2024, he began the “Why Are You Awake” Podcast to bring attention to creatives and night owls like himself. His new show “Stuck with Paul” will come out in 2026.
Not Your Grandma’s Comedy & Variety Show (4th Annual!)
Thursday, September 24 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 General Admission // $10 for Seniors (55+) Join us for the Fourth Annual “Not your Grandma’s Comedy Show”! Sassy Senior comedy is thrilled to present a night of laughter and lighthearted fun from some of Missoula’s funniest seniors! Come celebrate comedy, community and the joy of laughter-proof that funny only gets better with age. Hosted by Debby Randall with Rick Hall, Linda Grinde, James Johnson, Lorrayne Tyler, Larry Mylnechuk, Leah Joki, and Lynn Solomon. Tickets are $15 online or at the door; Seniors may attend for a reduced price of $10 — it’s like inflation never happened! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
The Dose: Psychedelic Comedy Show (21+)
Sunday October 4 // Doors/Pre-Show DJ Set 6:30 PM // Comedy Show 7:30 PM // $20 ADV // $25 DOS // $30 VIP DOORS/PRE-SHOW DJ SET 6:30 pm | Comedy Show 7:30 pm | 21+ A mind-bending journey of experimentation, laughter, and healing. Set in a vibrant and surreal venue, THE DOSE is a fully immersive psychedelic experience featuring a carefully curated line-up of some of the best comedians in the country (seen on HBO, Comedy Central, Late Night, Netflix, Don’t Tell, and more!). At THE DOSE we facilitate the perfect set and setting for both the comedians and the audience to find the funny within their expanding minds. Our Master of Ceremonies and creator of THE DOSE is Steven Gillespie (CONAN, AMAZON PRIME), a nationally touring stand-up comedian and a psychedelic connoisseur. THE DOSE is more than a comedy show, it’s a multi-media event featuring our very own DJ and he will play before, during, and sometimes even after the show! Don’t miss the pre-show DJ set (starts at 6:30 pm doors), its becoming more and more popular. It features live music, visuals, vendors, and flow performers. We encourage all types of festival performers and artists to come show off their work during the pre-show DJ set (Jugglers, Dancers, Hula Hoopers, Poi, psychedelic artists etc.). If you are interested in performing or vending your art during the pre-show please email us here… thedosecomedyshow@gmail.com Come take a trip with us as we transcend the ordinary, dance on the edges of perception, and explore the healing properties of our boundless imaginations. And also to just laugh and be silly And also to just laugh and be silly 🙂 VIP SEATING The VIP Seating ticket gives you a guaranteed seat at the event in a prime location of the venue. If you want to sit with a group, make sure you buy all of the tickets in one order to guarantee that. THE DOSE: A Psychedelic Comedy Show – 2025 Teaser Vid
Revival Comedy Night – Annual Sock Drive for the Poverello Center
Friday, September 11 // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$30 Choose Your Own Support Level for Admission It’s time for one of Revival Comedy’s biggest – and biggest-hearted – shows of the year! Each year we gather the best comics in town for a funny, fun celebration – all centered around collecting warm socks for the Poverello Center. In addition to hilarious standup sets, audience members should expect the unexpected, including special guests, games and improvisation. Proceeds from the evening go directly to the Pov, and audience members are encouraged to bring new, warm socks to donate to the Pov. Socks for men and women are welcome and the warmer, the better. Other donations – hats, gloves, hand warmers, toiletries, etc – are very welcome too! There will also be an opportunity to donate money so that Revival can buy socks for you, including a 50/50 raffle. Lineup includes: Lynn Solomon Zack Jarvis Thomas McClure Freya Halland Gracie Paizano Jackie Rapetti Elyse Blanch J T Greenberg Jordan Demander Learn more about the Pov’s ongoing needs at: https://thepoverellocenter.org/donate/. Learn more about the Poverello Center at https://thepoverellocenter.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Revival Comedy Night – Annual Roe V. Wade Show
Tuesday, February 24 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 // 18+ Recommended Join Revival Comedy for our annual Roe v. Wade show, in which we celebrate our abortion rights and raise funds to continue making sure that everyone in Montana has affordable, easy access to abortion services. With the historic law overturned in June 2022, it is more important than ever to speak up about abortion rights and make certain that women and marginalized genders across the state have access to safe, affordable, and private abortions. As in previous years, this show will be in support of the Montana Abortion Access Program (MAAP), which helps hundreds of Montanans access abortion care each year by removing financial barriers and providing support. This show is also Revival Comedy’s annual celebration of women and marginalized genders in comedy. Come watch the best stand-ups in town perform alongside our rising stars — and a few people who are just starting out. This show is rated R — kids are welcome at your own discretion, but please be aware that it contains adult language and subject matter.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Annual Sock Drive for the Poverello Center
Thursday, November 6 // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$30 Choose Your Own Support Level for Admission It’s time for one of Revival Comedy’s biggest – and biggest-hearted – shows of the year! Each November we gather the best comics in town for a funny, fun celebration – all centered around collecting warm socks for the Poverello Center. In addition to hilarious standup sets, audience members should expect the unexpected, including special guests, games and improvisation. Proceeds from the evening go directly to the Pov, and audience members are encouraged to bring new, warm socks to donate to the Pov. Socks for men and women are welcome and the warmer, the better. Other donations – hats, gloves, hand warmers, toiletries, etc – are very welcome too! There will also be an opportunity to donate money so that Revival can buy socks for you, including a 50/50 raffle. Learn more about the Pov’s ongoing needs at: https://thepoverellocenter.org/donate/. Learn more about the Poverello Center at https://thepoverellocenter.org/.
Not Your Grandma’s Comedy Show (3rd Annual!)
Thursday, October 23 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 General Admission // $10 for Seniors (55+) Join us for the Third Annual “Not your Grandma’s Comedy Show”! Sassy Senior comedy is thrilled to present a night of laughter and lighthearted fun from some of Missoula’s funniest seniors! Come celebrate comedy, community and the joy of laughter-proof that funny only gets better with age. Hosted by Debby Randall with Lynn Solomon, Rick Hall, Linda Grinde, Lorrayne Tyler, Larry Mylnechuk, Mardi Milligan, Leah Loki, and Bruce Blotkamp. Tickets are $15 online or at the door; Seniors may attend for a reduced price of $10.
Revival Comedy Night – Annual Sock Drive for the Poverello Center
Thursday, November 21 // Doors at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10-$30 Choose Your Own Support Level for Admission It’s time for one of Revival Comedy’s biggest – and biggest-hearted – shows of the year! Each November we gather the best comics in town for a funny, fun celebration – all centered around collecting warm socks for the Poverello Center. In addition to hilarious standup sets, audience members should expect the unexpected, including special guests, games and improvisation. Proceeds from the evening go directly to the Pov, and audience members are encouraged to bring new, warm socks to donate to the Pov. Socks for men and women are welcome and the warmer, the better. Other donations – hats, gloves, hand warmers, toiletries, etc – are very welcome too! There will also be an opportunity to donate money so that Revival can buy socks for you, including a 50/50 raffle. Hosted by James Johnson! Learn more about the Pov’s ongoing needs at: https://thepoverellocenter.org/donate/. Learn more about the Poverello Center at https://thepoverellocenter.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Sam Miller
Hosted by Sarah Aswell w/ Opener Abi Gontarek Thursday, October 10 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 Advance // $18 Day of Show // 18+ Sam Miller is a nationally touring comedian from Olympia, Washington. He is 6 foot 6, 360 pounds, and has two kids (one of them is on purpose). He’s been married for 13 years, and has been clean and sober for 15 years. Sam likes to make jokes about what it’s like to be a sober parent. He also likes to make jokes about what jail is like in Yakima. His first album and special, Round Trip, was recorded and filmed under the tutelage of Grammy-winning producer Dan Schlissel, whose indie label, Stand Up! Records, Sam had recently signed a three-album deal with. Round Trip was released October 27, 2023 and immediately went to number one on the iTunes Comedy Charts. It even broke into the top 200 overall charts. Sam is a recurring guest and has been heard by an estimated 2.5 million listeners on the nationally syndicated “Bob & Tom Radio Show.” He has written for Newsweek. He was the runner-up in the 2021 Seattle International Comedy Competition and won the Comedy on Trial Competition in 2017. He has headlined multiple major comedy clubs including The Laugh Factory in Chicago. He’s also performed with the Addicts Comedy Tour and at NA and AA conventions all over the country. For three consecutive years, he won awards in “The Best of Olympia” issue of the Weekly Volcano: 2016 Best Local Hero, 2017 Best Local Celebrity, 2018 Best Comic Relief! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Standing Womb Only
Thursday, October 17 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 General Admission // 18+ Recommended Join Teresa Waldorf and six of her funny fabulous female friends for an evening of stand-up comedy, sketch comedy, zany games, song and dance as they present STANDING WOMB ONLY, Thursday, October 17th at 7:30 pm at the ZACC. Teresa has been producing and doing stand-up comedy since she turned fifty and needed to kick-start her chakra. She finds nearly everything funny and irritates a lot of people as a result. As always, The Show Room at the ZACC features a no-host in-venue bar, with beer, wine, cider, spiked selzer, and non-alcoholic options. Joining her will be: Rosie Seitz Ayers! Rosie has been playing the extra women in Teresa’s one-woman-show for the last 15+ years but that does not mean that Teresa is over 65. She also brightens lives every day by teaching theatre to kids and by teaching Teresa how to put contacts in her phone. Salina Chatlain! Salina did not send in a bio, so Teresa is writing it. Salina is an indoor cat, a macrame puppeteer, collects My Little Ponies, and a has a savant-like memory for everything in her Elizabeth Montgomery Wannabe life. Anne-Marie Williams! Anne-Marie is considered funny-weird, not funny-haha by her daughters but that doesn’t stop her from being in these wing-nut shows. She has been known to dress in a scantily-clad manner on stage and looks great in hats. Ann Szalda-Petree! Ann thought about running for office but decided comedy was a better fit. She enjoys jokes, puns, toilet humor and swearing but is not a fan of tripping or accidently running thru screen doors. Amanda Taylor! After whispering poorly-timed and wildly inappropriate jokes to her friends for what seemed like a lifetime, Amanda stared sharing them on stage at age 37 (her jokes, not her friends). She is now guilty of testing out jokes on unsuspecting Missoulians any chance she gets. Lois Mandelko-Steinberg! Lois spent many years working in end-of-life care. How the hell she translates that into comedy is anyone’s guess. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.