Revival Comedy Night – Annual Roe V. Wade Show

Friday, January 19 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $20 // 18+ RecommendedJoin 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. There will also be lots of other fun stuff: music, prizes, and more!This show is rated R — kids are welcome at your own discretion, but please be aware that it contains adult language and subject matter.Performers Include: Sarah Aswell, Lynn Solomon, Amy Lee Smith, Abi Gontarek, Lindee Lee Keller, Aurora Staggs, PJ Smith, Amanda Taylor, Debby Randall, Betty Sparrow, Aubrey Juden, Serena Palmer, Charley Macorn For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
It’s the End of the Show as We Know It: Live Podcast & Holiday Special

Sunday, December 10 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $15 Podcast Supporter TicketJoin cohosts Tim Miller and Freya Halland, and producer Cory Demers, for It’s the End of the Show As We Know It’s second ever (and possibly final?) live show and our first Holiday Special! We’re talking the last Rankin and Bass Christmas special “The Live and Times of Santa Claus”, and the end of the Santa Clause Trilogy: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause … with some special guests, of course, and who knows – we may even feature some audience members in the episode! So come watch what may truly be the end of of ‘It’s The End of the Show as We Know It’, LIVE and in-person.For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Joys of Parenting Comedy Night – Preshow Event

Sunday, November 12 // Doors at 6 PM // Show at 6:30 PM // $10 Join us on November 12th for the Joys of Parenting Comedy Night PreShow! A behind the scenses look as five local comedians and headliner Sarah Aswell prepare for the Families First Learning Labs signature fundraiser. Families First Learning Lab, strengthening families through education, connection, play and partnership. Learn more about Families First at https://www.familiesfirstmt.org/. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Revival Comedy Night – Annual Sock Drive for the Poverello Center

Thursday, November 9 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // 18+It’s time for Revival Comedy’s biggest – and biggest-hearted – show 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! 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 for All Hearts Rescue (Animal Rescue, Polson)

Thursday, October 12 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 // $5 for Working Comedians (Door Only) // 18+ Come laugh along with Missoula’s best standup comedians to raise money for All Hearts Rescue, an awesome animal rescue out of Polson, Montana that is run COMPLETELY BY VOLUNTEERS! Revival Comedy and local comedians are excited to support All Hearts Rescue’s work through this special fundraiser comedy night, featuring sets by – Austin Valley, Gracie Pisano, Tim Miller, Stephanie Voisine, and Dan Trimble, with host Lynn Solomon and headlined by Cody Trodgon. Come support the animals and incredible volunteers at All Hearts Rescue – see you there! *Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Haunted Missoula Squares, hosted by Ferd Po

With Special Guest Opener TBAFriday, October 20 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $10 General Admission // $5 for Working Comedians (Door Only) // 18+A live reboot of the classic game show, Missoula horror style (scaaary)! Wear a COSTUME and maybe GET A PRIZE! The Squares are populated with some of your favorite local comedians: Tim Miller, Lenny Peppers, Sarah Aswell, Amy Lee Smith, Betty Sparrow, Austin Valley, Freya Halland, Lynn Solomon, & Thomas McClure. Ferd Po is your host with the most, and a yet-to-be-announced incredibly talented ghoul will be opening the show! Initial contestants are Cory Demers and Jordan Demander, and later contestants will be selected from the audience. This is the best, spookiest, funniest way to spend a Friday evening in October, so come on down – why don’t you?*Working Comedians receive a 50% discount on tickets at the door. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
Not Your Grandma’s Comedy Show

Thursday, September 14 // Door at 7 PM // Show at 7:30 PM // $15 General Admission // $5 for Seniors (60+) Revival Comedy is thrilled to present a night of stand-up featuring seniors from across Missoula. This troupe of senior comedians have taken part in a free workshop series run by Revival Comedy and funded by the University of Montana’s Co-Lab for Civic Imagination (CCI), and this is the culmination of their efforts. Representation on stage is so important — and this night of comedy recognizes that when it comes to stand-up comedy, everyone has a story to tell and jokes to make. Come laugh, learn about your neighbors, and support storytellers in Missoula of all ages. Tickets are $15 online or at the door; Seniors may attend for a reduced price of $5 — it’s like inflation never happened! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Girls’ Night Out’

A Night of Comedy & Improv in Support of the Susan Wicklund Fund Saturday, August 5 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes. Night 3 is “Girls’ Night Out!” – a celebration of feminine empowerment! We are bringing all the entertainment with our closing night – including music, improv, stand-up, and burlesque. “Girls’ Night Out” includes performances by Aubrey Juden, Shelly Howls, Freya Holland, Betty Venom, Ginny Cohen, Michelle Mezcal, Tim Miller, and is headlined by Jackie Rapetti. Don’t miss this totally femme variety show, in which 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the Susan Wicklund Fund! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Teacher’s Night Out’

A Night of Comedy & Improv! Friday, August 4 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 // $10 for Teachers, or with a School Supply Donation Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes. Night 2 is “Teacher’s Night Out” with a school supply and backpack drive! We love teachers and appreciate their hard work – and we wanna show it by making them laugh nonstop. This show includes sketch comedy, improv, stand-up, and music, with performances by Jackie Rapetti, Betty Sparrow, Ginny Cohen, Shelly Howls, Jon Jacobs, and headlined by Aubrey Juden. Teacher’s deserve a night out, and we can’t wait to entertain them! For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.
‘Almost Therapy’ ft. Hayden Kristal

A Night of Comedy & Improv in Support of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention w/ A LIVE Podcast Recording! Thursday, August 3 // Door at 7:30 PM // Show at 8 PM // $15 Aubrey Juden and Shelly Howls present 3 nights of variety shows for a good cause! Comedians and podcast queens Aubrey Juden & Shelly Howls are bringing Missoula 3 variety shows with comedy improv, stand-up, burlesque, and music – all in support of a few very important causes.Night 1 is “Almost Therapy” night with improv, music, and a live podcast recording! Get hyped as the Almost Therapy comedians/relationship experts answer your questions about dating, sex, and love. You even get to watch couples’ therapy on stage by an almost therapist … what could go wrong? Including performances by Aubrey Juden, Ginny Cohen, Shelly Howls, Jackie Rapetti, Angel Bailey, Nick Hyde, Molly Kauffman, and headlined by Blake Powell. 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Hayden Kristal’s quick wit and cheerful self-deprecation has earned her a spot as an America’s Got Talent semifinalist, roles on Adult Swim/HBOMax’s Tuca and Bertie, and over a million followers on social media, but her true talent lies in naming horses things you might name a shelter cat. Hayden lives in rural Colorado with her four-legged friends Squidward, Chicken Elizabeth Nugget, Donkey Devito, and Debbi from Accounting. For further information, accessibility, and inquiries please visit https://www.zootownarts.org/meet-the-zacc/about/.