Laugh at Live!

Thursday, October 5

Join us at the Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland for our inaugural comedy night with headliner Winston Hodges, featuring Kandace Saunders!

Doors Open: 5:30PM
Show: 7:00PM
Location: Live! Exchange (near The Prime Rib)
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Headliner: Winston Hodges
Winston Hodges is from DC by way of Richmond. He’s toured all over the east coast showcasing his southern charm and edgy wit. His videos have been viewed over a combined 10 millions times online. His award winning special Grieving Productively is available on YouTube and his label debut album Already Aware is available on Apple/Spotify/Amazon. Winston has opened for Demetri Martin, Brian Regan, Mark Normand, and Dave Attell to name a few.

Feature: Kandace Saunders
Kandace Saunders made her comedic debut in 2006 during a comedy competition at the DC Improv. Although she didn’t win, she didn’t get booed, and people laughed. So for Kandace, that was enough to pursue a career in standup comedy. Kandace’s sarcasm, and quick wit, coupled with her ability to turn life into “extremely laughable situations', has allowed her to become one of today’s fastest rising comedians. You can catch Kandace at comedy clubs and colleges across the country.

Host: Chris Lawrence

Christopher Lawrence is a Baltimore-area comedian who has been entertaining crowds for 20 years. He has performed at clubs and venues all over the country. His act focuses on his foibles as he lives his days as a husband and dad. You'll hear reflections on his missteps with a heavy dose of pop-culture references. Chris can be seen on Amazon Prime's Debate Night: A Quarantine Comedy portraying Senators Bernie Sanders and Lindsay Graham.

Thursday, October 12

Join us at the Live! Casino for a hilarious comedy night featuring some of the funniest comedians on the East Coast!

Doors Open: 5:30PM
Show: 7:00PM
Location: Live! Exchange (near The Prime Rib)
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Headliner: Rahmein Mostafavi

Rahmein Mostafavi charms crowds with comic timing and charisma developed throughout two decades of live performance. He addresses social and political topics with a combination of satirical and observational comedy, leaving audiences with a greater sense of purpose, sex appeal and the occasional leg cramp. Rahmein entered the stand-up world after working as a longtime cast member of “Shear Madness,” the acclaimed Kennedy Center improv/comedy whodunit. His natural joke writing ability, combined with his acting chops, has won him rave reviews in both the Washington area and around the country. He also produces events like a rockstar, bringing live comedy to venues in Maryland, DC and Virginia. He is also the creator and host of the national smash hit Couples Therapy: A Comedy Show.

Feature: Jenny Questell

Jenny Questell is a DC comedian who has performed at The Kennedy Center and the DC Improv. Jenny is a regular at Hotbed Comedy Club and has performed at The Bentzen Ball and the North Carolina Comedy Festival

Host: Pete Bergen

Pete Bergen may look gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. Audiences love his takes on his own sordid history and observations in general. Pete has opened for and performed with some of the biggest names in comedy. Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, David Koechner, Carmen Lynch. Kelsey Strong, Chris Katan, Steve Rannazzisi, Bobcat Goldthwait, and more.

Thursday, October 26

Join us at the Live! Casino for a hilarious comedy night featuring some of the funniest comedians on the East Coast!

Doors Open: 5:30PM
Show: 7:00PM
Location: Live! Exchange (near The Prime Rib)
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Headliner: Umar Khan

Umar Khan is one of the most charming comedians you'll ever meet. He has a way of connecting with audiences that's rare to find. His wit is quick and sharp, and he always has a hilarious take on everyday situations. Umar's performances are a mix of personal anecdotes, social commentary, and hilarious observations. He's not afraid to take risks, and his ability to make light of even the darkest topics is truly remarkable. Umar Khan is no stranger to the world of comedy. He's been performing for over a decade and has honed his craft to perfection. Umar has opened for big-name comedians like Dave Chappelle, and his work has been featured on Comedy Central and BET. He's also a regular on the New York comedy circuit, and his shows are always packed with fans eager to see what he'll come up with next.

Feature: Ryan Neser

Ryan Neser was born in Baltimore, and raised all over Maryland. His comedy comes from his real life experiences, broken home, and his misguided sex life. He has a misdirection style of comedy that keeps crowds guessing and laughing. He's been to clubs, and colleges all over the United States. Ryan has opened for Dana Gould, Tom Green, Aries Spears, Charlie Murphy, JB Smoove, Godfrey, Bert Kreischer, Nick Thune, and more. He’s also been featured at the DC Improv, Magooby’s Joke House, Helium-Philadelphia, Baltimore Comedy Factory, and so much more.

Host: Pete Bergen

Pete Bergen may look gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. Audiences love his takes on his own sordid history and observations in general. Pete has opened for and performed with some of the biggest names in comedy. Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, David Koechner, Carmen Lynch. Kelsey Strong, Chris Katan, Steve Rannazzisi, Bobcat Goldthwait, and more.

Thursday, November 2

Join us at the Live! Casino for a hilarious comedy night featuring some of the funniest comedians on the East Coast!

Doors Open: 5:30PM
Show: 7:00PM
Location: Live! Exchange (near The Prime Rib)
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Headliner: Josh Kuderna

Josh is a national touring comedian based out of Baltimore, Maryland. He has performed with comedians like Mark Normand, Nate Bargatze, Taylor Tomlinson, Dusty Slay, Erik Griffin, Esther Povitsky, and Steve Byrne. And he is the host of the award winning comedy podcast, "The Digression Sessions."

Feature: Anthony Oakes

Hailing from North Carolina, Anthony D. Oakes is a District of Columbia resident who is taking comedy and storytelling on the east coast by storm. A natural comedian, Anthony has hit the ground running. His clean-esque, yet edgy, southern, intellectual, witty humor will have you reeling with laughter. Anthony is a 2021 recipient of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's prestigious Mayoral Arts Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts. Taking the funny to the masses,, he was a producer in the 2022 DC Comedy Festival, and participant in the 2021 Sixth City Cleveland Comedy Festival, and the 2021 Memphis Urban Laughs Festival. He has graced the stages of: The Apollo, The John F. Kennedy Center, The DC Improv, The Broadway, The Westside, and The Greenwich Village Comedy Clubs in New York City, Flappers, and The Ice House Comedy Club in LA.

Host: Pete Bergen

Pete Bergen may look gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. Audiences love his takes on his own sordid history and observations in general. Pete has opened for and performed with some of the biggest names in comedy. Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, David Koechner, Carmen Lynch. Kelsey Strong, Chris Katan, Steve Rannazzisi, Bobcat Goldthwait, and more.

Thursday, November 9

Join us at the Live! Casino for a hilarious comedy night featuring some of the funniest comedians on the East Coast!

Doors Open: 5:30PM
Show: 7:00PM
Location: Live! Exchange (near The Prime Rib)
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Headliner: Eddie Morrison

Eddie Morrison is a D.C.-based stand-up comedian. A native of the area, he regularly performs all over the DMV along with comedy venues throughout the country. His appearances include The Comedy Store, DC Improv, and The Kennedy Center as a part of the District of Comedy Festival

Feature: Mike Quindlen

Mike Quindlen is a stand up comedian, actor and model. He has opened for Rich Vos, J.B. Smoove, Alonzo Bodden, the late John Weatherspoon, Doug Stanhope and a few other legends. Mike is also the founder and creative director of the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival.

Host: Pete Bergen

Pete Bergen may look gruff but he is a big bear of a sweetheart. Audiences love his takes on his own sordid history and observations in general. Pete has opened for and performed with some of the biggest names in comedy. Patton Oswalt, Rory Scovel, David Koechner, Carmen Lynch. Kelsey Strong, Chris Katan, Steve Rannazzisi, Bobcat Goldthwait, and more.