International Stand-Up Comedy Competition returns to Auburn Ave | Entertainment calendar

Published 1:30 pm Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The 32nd Annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition again takes over the Auburn Avenue Theater for two nights of the preliminary rounds, Friday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m.

The Nov. 10 showing is in observation of Veterans Day, Nov. 11.

The competition is an annual, multi-week, judged, stand-up comedy event. More than 30 comedians, out of hundreds who apply, perform in shows held in comedy clubs, bars, restaurants, casinos and theaters in and around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest throughout November.

Contestants perform three-seven minute long sets in one of two preliminary weeks, consisting of six shows in six venues over six nights. The top five from each preliminary week meet in the semifinals week, which requires them to perform 8-12 minute long sets for another six shows. The top five from the semifinals move on to the finals. In the finals, they will perform 15-20 minute long sets in five more shows … and, a winner is crowned.

Past winners have included Sean Kent, Tommy Savitt, Marcus, Damonde Tschritter, and Auggie Smith, several of whom have gone on to perform as headliners with The Ave’s Monthly Comedy Series.

Showtime

• What: Bravo presents the 32nd Annual Seattle International Stand-Up Comedy Competition, Preliminary Weeks 1 and 2

• When: Friday, Nov. 4 and Thursday, Nov. 10, 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave.

• Tickets: $20 regular/$18 student, seniors. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

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AUBURN ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR

Masquerade!: 7 p.m., Nov. 4, Maple Valley Presbyterian Church, 22659 Sweeney Road SE. Presented by the Maple Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra. A celebration of music and costume, featuring MVYSO’s Philharmonia and Symphony Orchestras. Program includes Bizet’s Carmen, Modest Mussorgsky’s Night On Bald Mountain and others. A $5 suggested donation welcomed at the door. Reception to follow.

Harmony Kings Barbershop Chorus: 4:30 p.m., Nov. 6, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 515 S. 312th St., Federal Way. Fifth annual free community appreciation concert. Refreshments will be served. Harmony Kings, an a cappella chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society, is composed of men from throughout the South Sound who rehearse at the church at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays. New members, guests welcome. For more information, call 253-435-6757 or visit harmonykings.org.

Disney On Ice presents “Toy Story 3”: Nov. 9-13, ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St. Kent. Performances: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 9-13; 11:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m., Nov. 12-13. A cast of world-class skaters bring Woody, the pull-string cowboy; space ranger Buzz Lightyear; Jessie, the yodeling cowgirl; and the rest of the gang to the Puget Sound. All-new live ice spectacular produced by Feld Entertainment. Ticket price levels are $16, $18, $25, $40 (VIP) and $65 (rink side). Opening night tickets available for 50 percent off full-ticket price (discount does not apply to VIP seating). Tickets available at the ShoWare Center (877-973-9613) or online at www.disneyonice.com.

Auburn Ave Kids presents Recess Monkey: 2 p.m., Nov. 19, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Recess Monkey – an acclaimed children’s music band from Seattle performs kid-oriented music from their six jam-packed albums. Tickets: $6. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

Ted Vigil, A John Denver Tribute: 7:30 p.m., Nov. 19, Auburn Avenue Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Tribute act from Seattle brings back the sounds of the popular acoustic artist. Tickets: $20 regular/$18 students, seniors. Call 253-931-3043, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or online through Brown Paper Tickets at www.auburnwa.gov/arts.

“National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”: 6 p.m., Dec. 3, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. Kick off the holidays with the viewing of the holiday film on the big screen. Join Clark Griswold and the whole family as their plans for a big Christmas turn into a big disaster. Get a hot cup of cocoa, something warm to eat and enjoy the funny Christmas classic. Tickets: $3. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Red, White and Blue Holiday Concert: 2 p.m., Dec. 4, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Free community concert. Festive concert of patriotic music honoring service men and women. Auburn Mountainview High School choir joins the 133rd Army Band of the Washington National Guard with a selection of some of its best numbers, plus a holiday sing along. Tickets free, but required for admission. Tickets available for pick up beginning Nov. 1 at the Auburn, Parks, Arts & Recreation Administration Building, 910 9th St. SE, Auburn. Limit six per family.

An Inspirational Christmas with Elvis: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 9, Auburn Ave Theater, 10 Auburn Ave. From the many years of admiration of Elvis, Danny Vernon has created a show that holds the excitement of the King on stage throughout various stages in his career. Join Vernon, Marcia Ann Margret and the DeVilles as they portray the King of Rock-n-Roll like no other. Tickets: $20, $18. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Holiday Music, Motion & Magic: 2 p.m., 7 p.m., Dec. 10, Auburn Avenue Theatre, 10 Auburn Ave. Featuring Steve the Pretty Good Magician, Rhys Thomas of Science Circus and Eric Haines in a madcap, old-style holiday review of breathtakingly silly, but pretty good magic, fantastic juggling and music for the entire family. Tickets: $10, $8. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Men of Worth, A Winter’s Carol: 2 p.m., Dec. 11, Auburn Avenue Theatre, 10 Auburn Ave. Authentic folk music from Ireland and Scotland is performed masterfully and sung in English, Scots Gaelic and Irish Gaelic and accompanied by mando-cello, concertina, octave mandolin, bodhran, banjo and guitar. Tickets: $20, $18. Call Auburn Parks, Arts & Recreation at 253-931-3043, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m.-noon, or online at Brown Paper Tickets.

Bronn and Katherine Journey Christmas Concert: 7:30 p.m., Dec. 17, Auburn Performing Arts Center, 700 E. Main St. Bronn and Katherine Journey and friends present a casually elegant evening featuring music celebrating the joy of the Christmas season. Enjoy the warmth of a special event that combines harp, humor and song. The program includes music from many genres – Broadway, folk, classical and sacred, but the highlight of the evening will be the beauty of traditional Christmas classics. For tickets, visit www.BrownPaperTickets.com or call the 24/7 hotline at 1-800-838-3006.