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SUMMARY:Uncensored & Unhinged: Fort Worth’s Boldest Stand-Up Comedy Show
DTSTART:20260913T023000Z
DTEND:20260927T023000Z
DTSTAMP:20260912T062423Z
UID:10023164-1789248600-1790458200@whatsupfortworth.com
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Fort Worth’s Boldest Stand-Up Comedy Show \nThis isn’t you
 r average comedy night. Uncensored & Unhinged is a one-night-only explosio
 n of raw\, fearless\, and outrageously funny stand-up that pushes the limi
 ts and punches straight through them. \nThis is where comics say the thing
 s you’re thinking but would never dare to say out loud. Expect wild stor
 ies\, bold opinions\, and no apologies\, just pure\, unfiltered comedy cha
 os. \nIf you’re tired of polite laughs and predictable jokes\, this is y
 our night to let loose. Grab a drink\, bring your crew\, and prepare to la
 ugh until your face hurts. \nOne night. No filters. All gas\, no brakes. \
 nTicket Levels \nGENERAL ADMISSION (GA)\n$15 per person \nCome for the lau
 ghs. \nGA Includes:\nGeneral admission seating\nFirst come\, first served 
 seating\nFull access to the show\n18+ comedy club atmosphere with full bar
  & food available\nNo frills. Just a great comedy show. \nVIP TICKET\n$25 
 per person \nUpgrade your night. \nVIP Includes:\nReserved VIP seating\nBe
 tter sightlines closer to the stage\nPriority seating before General Admis
 sion\nFaster service access\nLimited availability. Ideal for date night or
  small groups who want a better view. \nDoors open at 9:00pm | Show starts
  at 9:30pm \n**2 Drink Minimum Per Person**\nThe show is for 18+. Must pre
 sent valid ID at the door.\nThe show runs for 90 minutes long. \nGarage Pa
 rking Options\nAvailable for parking on weekdays and weekends – check ra
 tes\nCity Center Garage #2 – 400 Jones Street \nThe Tower Garage – 400
  Taylor Street \nStreet Parking Options\nDowntown parking meters are free 
 every night after 6pm and on weekends! \nTicket Info\n– 2 Drink Minimum 
 per person\n– 20% Gratiuty added to your bill\n– First come\, first se
 rve GA and Preferred seating\n– There are no refunds\n– This event is 
 18 and up\, valid ID required\n– If you don’t show up 20 MINUTES after
  the scheduled show time\, you will forfeit your tickets\n– No heckling 
 or videos during the show\, if you can’t play nicely you will be asked t
 o leave\n– There is absolutely NO VIDEO RECORDING whatsoever\n– No bac
 kpacks or other large bags allowed in venue\n– No animals allowed in ven
 ue\n– Make sure to have fun and be respectful during the show \nGrab you
 r tickets before you are stuck wishing you had. Get them now! \nHappens on
  the following Dates:\n\nSep 12\, 2026\, 9:30pm to 11:00pm Timezone: Centr
 al Time (US & Canada)\nSep 26\, 2026\, 8:00pm to 9:30pm Timezone: Central 
 Time (US & Canada)
LAST-MODIFIED:20260912T062423Z
LOCATION:Big Laugh Comedy Club – Fort Worth\, 604 Main St\, Suite 100\, 
 Fort Worth\, TX\, 76102\, United States
URL:https://whatsupfortworth.com/event/uncensored-unhinged-fort-worths-bol
 dest-stand-up-comedy-show/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp
 aign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:What's Up Fort Worth?
X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatsupfortworth.com/event/emo-night-brooklyn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Phenomenomaly at Meow Wolf
DTSTART:20260918T130000Z
DTEND:20260918T220000Z
DTSTAMP:20260917T062958Z
UID:10017000-1789718400-1789750800@whatsupfortworth.com
CATEGORIES:arts,comedy,dance,music,theater
DESCRIPTION:This summer\, Meow Wolf Grapevine brings back Phenomenomaly\, 
 a live immersive performance series inside The Real Unreal. Blending inter
 active theater with a rotating lineup of North Texas talent\, the experien
 ce unfolds around guests as they explore\, featuring music\, dance\, comed
 y\, and large-scale visual moments that evolve throughout the day. \nVisit
 ors can encounter tap dance\, hip hop\, lion dance\, improv musical perfor
 mances\, and roaming characters who invite participation in a collaborativ
 e\, story-driven quest. The experience builds to a lively finale processio
 n through the exhibition. \nPerformances take place from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00
  p.m. and are included with general admission. With new acts each week and
  moments changing in real time\, each visit offers something different\, m
 aking it an ideal indoor\, air-conditioned summer outing for all ages. \nE
 ach event features iconic local performers across North Texas\, including:
  \n\nJonathan Jones (Clarinetist): June 5 to 7\nRich-Tones (Vocal Quartet)
 : June 11 to 14\nBattle Grounds (Break Dancers): June 18 to 21\nTDDT (Lion
  Dance): June 25 to 28\nDaisy’s Oneworld (Wormhole Hoop Performance): Ju
 ly 2 to 5\nDallas Tap Dazzlers (Tap Dance Ensemble): July 9 to 12\nCircus 
 Bitties (LED Flow Duo): July 16 to 19\nHAVOC (Youth Hip Hop Dance Team): J
 uly 23 to 26\nZaara Belly Dance: July 30 to August 2\nTotally Made-Up Musi
 cal (Comedy Improv Musical): August 6 to 9
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T062958Z
LOCATION:Meow Wolf\, 3000 Grapevine Mills Pkwy\, Grapevine\, TX\, 76051\, 
 United States
URL:https://whatsupfortworth.com/event/phenomenomaly-at-meow-wolf/2026-09-
 18/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:What's Up Fort Worth?
X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatsupfortworth.com/event/emo-night-brooklyn
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Late Night Catechism:
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T020741Z
UID:10011545-1789758000-1789758000@whatsupdallas.co
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Sister is back\, and this time she’s tackling the Sacraments
  of Marriage and the Last Rites with her trademark blend of quick wit\, sh
 arp humor\, and good natured sass. From outrageous lessons on wedded bliss
  to her laugh-out-loud spin on the Newlywed Game\, Sister proves once agai
 n she’s the feistiest couples counselor around.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T020741Z
LOCATION:Wyly Studio Theatre\, 2400 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, U
 nited States
URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/late-night-catechism-5/?utm_source=cald
 iscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:What's Up Dallas?
X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/sports/e-sports
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Late Night Catechism: 'Til Death Do Us Part
DTSTART:20260919T000000Z
DTEND:20260919T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T020741Z
UID:10012116-1789758000-1789758000@whatsupdallas.co
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Premium GA Seating guarantees a seat in the first six rows. St
 andard GA seating is for all other seats. \nSister is back\, and this time
  she’s tackling the Sacraments of Marriage and the Last Rites with her t
 rademark blend of quick wit\, sharp humor\, and good-natured sass. From ou
 trageous lessons on wedded bliss to her laugh-out-loud spin on the Newlywe
 d Game\, Sister proves once again she’s the feistiest couples counselor 
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 vening of side-splitting fun where classroom participation is not optional
 —it’s mandatory! Bring your sweetie\, your friends\, and your sense of
  humor for a night of interactive comedy that will have the whole audience
  in stitches. \nBUNDLE this show with 2 or more others and save up to 20%.
  CLICK HERE to learn more.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T020741Z
LOCATION:Wyly Studio Theatre\, 2400 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, U
 nited States
URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/late-night-catechism-til-death-do-us-pa
 rt-5/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:What's Up Dallas?
X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/sports/e-sports
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BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Big Dang Friday featuring Malicious Compliance and Vocal Fried
DTSTART:20260919T003000Z
DTEND:20260919T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260915T062821Z
UID:10007885-1789759800-1789763400@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Friday night improv just got better\; it’s now Big Dang Frid
 ay! Third Fridays of the month feature a brand spankin’ new house team M
 alicious Compliance and made-up songs that you’ll be humming along with 
 from Vocal Fried! \nMalicious Compliance is Stomping Ground’s newest hou
 se team\, and they tackle the legendary Harold improv format pioneered at 
 io Chicago and UCB. Starting with a single word from the audience\, the ca
 st weaves together three distinct storylines\, whimsical group games\, and
  recurring characters out of thin air. Watch in real time as these seeming
 ly unrelated scenes collide and intertwine. Malicious Compliance is compri
 sed of Christi Arthur\, Beau McAfee\, Stephanie Jutras\, Kunal Eapen\, Jus
 tin Wayne\, Dora Nweke-Hinkle\, Madison Cooper\, and Will Harris. They are
  coached by Tyler Vornberg. \nStomping Ground’s musical house team\, Voc
 al Fried\, presents Once Upon a Tune: an improvised musical narrative with
  dynamic characters and catchy musical numbers\, all inspired by your sugg
 estions. Vocal Fried features Kelly Kaufman\, Raymund King\, Kimber Martin
 \, Wes Paine\, Sahara Kahn\, Jasmine Stehsel\, Andrew Holden\, and David Z
 hu. Musical Direction by Ianne Warshawsky. \nRated M for Mature/18+. Tick
 et prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at the door. Stomping Gr
 ound is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for all attendees over 21 y
 ears old\; patrons are asked to enjoy them responsibly. For the most curre
 nt information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our
  FAQ page.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T062821Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, Dallas\, TX\, 7520
 7\, United States
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/big-dang-friday-featuring-ma
 licious-compliance-and-vocal-fried-3/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i
 cs&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Ron White
DTSTART:20260919T010000Z
DTEND:20260919T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260918T020741Z
UID:10010594-1789761600-1789761600@whatsupdallas.co
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Headliners: Ron White
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T020741Z
LOCATION:Texas Trust CU Theatre\, 1001 Texas Trust Way\, Grand Prairie\, T
 X\, 75050\, United States
URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/ron-white/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_
 medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:What's Up Dallas?
X-SOURCE-URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/sports/e-sports
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Don't Mess With Improv featuring Rainbow Rats
DTSTART:20260919T020000Z
DTEND:20260919T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T003432Z
UID:10007920-1789765200-1789768800@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special edition of Don’t Mess with Improv f
 eaturing locally-grown comedy from Rainbow Rats! \nThe quick-witted rodent
 s of Stomping Ground’s LGBTQIA+ Team Rainbow Rats will spin your suggest
 ions into side-splitting scenes\, creating stories on the spot that are as
  diverse and vibrant as the rainbow itself. From relatable queer experienc
 es to absurd flights of fancy\, nothing is off-limits as the Rats navigate
  the unpredictable world of improv. Whether you’re a long-time improv en
 thusiast or just looking for a fun and inclusive night out\, the Rainbow R
 ats are ready to deliver a performance you won’t soon forget. Come join 
 the pack – it’s gonna be a wild ride! \nRainbow Rats features Javier E
 nriquez\, Victoria Hines\, Lupe Guzman Jr\, Siali Siaosi\, Nan Kirkpatrick
 \, Will Holston\, Nik Malev\, Joshua Reus\, Peyton Reed\, James Taiye\, an
 d Sarah Woynicz. They are coached by Milo Michelle Wilder.” \nRated M fo
 r Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $10 (plus fees) in advance and $14 at th
 e door. Stomping Ground is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for all 
 attendees over 21 years old\; patrons are asked to enjoy them responsibly.
  For the most current information on what to expect when heading to Stompi
 ng Ground visit our FAQ page.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003432Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, Dallas\, TX\, 7520
 7\, United States
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/dont-mess-with-improv-featur
 ing-rainbow-rats/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dall
 as-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Drop the Mic: Improvised Hip-Hop for Comedians with Jeff Quintana
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T190000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T003432Z
UID:10007915-1789815600-1789826400@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy,music
DESCRIPTION:Rap Less. Play More. Get Funnier.\n\n\nYou don’t have to be 
 a rapper to freestyle\; you just have to be willing to commit. \nThis high
 -energy workshop uses freestyle hip-hop as a tool for becoming a faster\, 
 bolder\, and more playful improv comedian. Through games\, rhythm\, collab
 orative exercises\, and improvised rap scenes\, students will strengthen t
 he same skills that great improvisers\, stand-ups\, and comedic performers
  rely on: commitment\, listening\, pattern recognition\, confidence\, and 
 discovering the funny before the inner critic gets in the way. \nWhether y
 ou perform improv\, stand-up\, sketch\, clown\, musical comedy\, or simply
  want to become more fearless on stage\, this workshop will give you pract
 ical tools for thinking faster\, making stronger choices\, and having more
  fun. \nPrerequisites: No musical experience is necessary. Some stage expe
 rience recommended but not required. \nThis workshop will focus on:\n\nFre
 estyle rap fundamentals\nFinding comedy through rhythm and wordplay\nThink
 ing faster on stage\nConfidence through commitment\nPattern recognition an
 d comedic heightening\nMusical rap group games\nImprovised rap scenes\nEns
 emble support and listening\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJeff Quintana is a 
 comedian\, director\, educator\, and creator of The Circuit Method and the
  S.P.E.C.S. Performance System\, developed through more than 23 years of c
 ontinuous performance\, teaching\, and research. He has trained with nearl
 y every major school of American improvisation and has taught at The Annoy
 ance Theatre\, iO Theater\, Home Comedy Theater\, Brooklyn Comedy Collecti
 ve\, One Group Mind\, and The Playground Theater. Jeff headlines nationall
 y with The Powerful Hourful starring Antonio Quintana\, Motivational Speak
 er\, an immersive avant-clown stand-up experience that blends improvisatio
 n\, audience interaction\, and physical comedy into a one-of-a-kind live p
 erformance. \nThis is a three-hour workshop held Saturday\, September 19 f
 rom 11:00am to 2:00pm\, The instructor is visiting instructor Jeff Quintan
 a. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhe
 re to policies in the Stomping Ground Student Handbook. Must be 18 years o
 r older.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003432Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, US
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/drop-the-mic-improvised-hip-
 hop-for-comedians-with-jeff-quintana/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=i
 cs&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:Drop the Mic Improvised Hip-Hop and The Solo Comedy Lab with Jeff 
 Quintana
DTSTART:20260919T160000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260831T003432Z
UID:10007917-1789815600-1789840800@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy,music
DESCRIPTION:Add Two Comedy Tools to Your Toolbelt\n\n\nBundle two workshop
 s with Jeff Quintana for a discounted price! \nFor $120\, learn the skills
  of improvised hip-hop and building your own solo show all in one day: \n\
 nSaturday\, September 19 from 11 am to 2 pm- Drop the Mic: Improvised Hip-
 Hop for Comedians\nSaturday\, September 19 from 3-6 pm-The Solo Comedy Lab
 : Build a Solo Comedy Show on the Fly\n\n \nDrop the Mic: Improvised Hip-H
 op \nYou don’t have to be a rapper to freestyle\; you just have to be wi
 lling to commit. \nThis high-energy workshop uses freestyle hip-hop as a t
 ool for becoming a faster\, bolder\, and more playful improv comedian. Thr
 ough games\, rhythm\, collaborative exercises\, and improvised rap scenes\
 , students will strengthen the same skills that great improvisers\, stand-
 ups\, and comedic performers rely on: commitment\, listening\, pattern rec
 ognition\, confidence\, and discovering the funny before the inner critic 
 gets in the way. \nWhether you perform improv\, stand-up\, sketch\, clown\
 , musical comedy\, or simply want to become more fearless on stage\, this 
 workshop will give you practical tools for thinking faster\, making strong
 er choices\, and having more fun. \nPrerequisites: No musical experience i
 s necessary. Some stage experience recommended. \nThis workshop will focus
  on:\n\nFreestyle rap fundamentals\nFinding comedy through rhythm and word
 play\nThinking faster on stage\nConfidence through commitment\nPattern rec
 ognition and comedic heightening\nMusical rap group games\nImprovised rap 
 scenes\nEnsemble support and listening\n\n \nThe Solo Comedy Lab: Build a 
 Solo Comedy Show on the Fly \nGreat solo comedy doesn’t always begin wit
 h a script\; it begins with a point of view. \nWhether you perform stand-u
 p\, improv\, clown\, character work\, storytelling\, or alternative comedy
 \, this workshop teaches you how to generate funny\, original material in 
 real time. \nUsing Jeff Quintana’s S.P.E.C.S. framework (Specifics\, Phy
 sicality\, Emotion\, Context\, and Status)\, students will build comedy fr
 om a single idea\, creating memorable characters\, heightened versions of 
 themselves\, improvised stand-up\, audience interaction\, and unique theat
 rical moments that feel spontaneous\, personal\, and hilarious. \nThrough 
 structured improvisation and creative performance exercises\, you’ll dis
 cover a repeatable process for creating comedy without relying on a finish
 ed script. Whether you’re developing a solo show\, exploring a new chara
 cter\, sharpening your comedic voice\, or looking for a fresh creative pro
 cess\, you’ll leave with practical tools you can use immediately. \nThis
  workshop will focus on:\n\nCreating comedy from nothing\nBuilding memorab
 le characters\nDiscovering heightened versions of yourself\nImprovised sta
 nd-up techniques\nUsing physical comedy and clown to create unforgettable 
 performances\nAudience interaction and crowd work\nFinding your unique com
 edic voice\nAlternative performance structures\nTurning improvisation into
  repeatable material\nUsing the S.P.E.C.S. framework to generate original 
 comedy\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJeff Quintana is a comedian\, director\,
  educator\, and creator of The Circuit Method and the S.P.E.C.S. Performan
 ce System\, developed through more than 23 years of continuous performance
 \, teaching\, and research. He has trained with nearly every major school 
 of American improvisation and has taught at The Annoyance Theatre\, iO The
 ater\, Home Comedy Theater\, Brooklyn Comedy Collective\, One Group Mind\,
  and The Playground Theater. Jeff headlines nationally with The Powerful H
 ourful starring Antonio Quintana\, Motivational Speaker\, an immersive ava
 nt-clown stand-up experience that blends improvisation\, audience interact
 ion\, and physical comedy into a one-of-a-kind live performance. \nThis bu
 ndle is for two 3-hour workshops held Saturday\, September 19 from 11 am t
 o 2 pm and 3pm to 6pm\, The instructor is visiting instructor Jeff Quintan
 a. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students must adhe
 re to policies in the Stomping Ground Student Handbook. Must be 18 years o
 r older.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T003432Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, US
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/drop-the-mic-improvised-hip-
 hop-and-the-solo-comedy-lab-with-jeff-quintana/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut
 m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:The Solo Comedy Lab: Build a Solo Comedy Show on the Fly with Jeff
  Quintana
DTSTART:20260919T200000Z
DTEND:20260919T230000Z
DTSTAMP:20260902T063537Z
UID:10007916-1789830000-1789840800@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:No Script. No Safety Net. Just Original Comedy.\n\n\nGreat sol
 o comedy doesn’t always begin with a script\; it begins with a point of 
 view. \nWhether you perform stand-up\, improv\, clown\, character work\, s
 torytelling\, or alternative comedy\, this workshop teaches you how to gen
 erate funny\, original material in real time. \nUsing Jeff Quintana’s S.
 P.E.C.S. framework (Specifics\, Physicality\, Emotion\, Context\, and Stat
 us)\, students will build comedy from a single idea\, creating memorable c
 haracters\, heightened versions of themselves\, improvised stand-up\, audi
 ence interaction\, and unique theatrical moments that feel spontaneous\, p
 ersonal\, and hilarious. \nThrough structured improvisation and creative p
 erformance exercises\, you’ll discover a repeatable process for creating
  comedy without relying on a finished script. Whether you’re developing 
 a solo show\, exploring a new character\, sharpening your comedic voice\, 
 or looking for a fresh creative process\, you’ll leave with practical to
 ols you can use immediately. \nThis workshop will focus on:\n\nCreating co
 medy from nothing\nBuilding memorable characters\nDiscovering heightened v
 ersions of yourself\nImprovised stand-up techniques\nUsing physical comedy
  and clown to create unforgettable performances\nAudience interaction and 
 crowd work\nFinding your unique comedic voice\nAlternative performance str
 uctures\nTurning improvisation into repeatable material\nUsing the S.P.E.C
 .S. framework to generate original comedy\n\nAbout the Instructor: \nJeff 
 Quintana is a comedian\, director\, educator\, and creator of The Circuit 
 Method and the S.P.E.C.S. Performance System\, developed through more than
  23 years of continuous performance\, teaching\, and research. He has trai
 ned with nearly every major school of American improvisation and has taugh
 t at The Annoyance Theatre\, iO Theater\, Home Comedy Theater\, Brooklyn C
 omedy Collective\, One Group Mind\, and The Playground Theater. Jeff headl
 ines nationally with The Powerful Hourful starring Antonio Quintana\, Moti
 vational Speaker\, an immersive avant-clown stand-up experience that blend
 s improvisation\, audience interaction\, and physical comedy into a one-of
 -a-kind live performance. \nThis is a three-hour workshop held Saturday\, 
 September 19 from 3pm to 6pm\, The instructor is visiting instructor Jeff 
 Quintana. All sales are final. Classes are non-refundable. All students mu
 st adhere to policies in the Stomping Ground Student Handbook. Must be 18 
 years or older.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T063537Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, US
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/the-solo-comedy-lab-build-a-
 solo-comedy-show-on-the-fly-with-jeff-quintana/?utm_source=caldiscovery&ut
 m_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
SUMMARY:We Can Laugh About it Now
DTSTART:20260920T003000Z
DTEND:20260920T013000Z
DTSTAMP:20260903T062547Z
UID:10007893-1789846200-1789849800@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:They say that “comedy is tragedy plus time”. Join us for a
 n evening of laughter and inspiration as ordinary people share their extra
 ordinary tales of overcoming life’s toughest moments. These storytellers
  will take you on a journey through events that once seemed insurmountable
 \, only to find humor and resilience in the aftermath. From embarrassing m
 ishaps to unexpected twists of fate\, these stories will remind you that s
 ometimes\, the best way to heal is to laugh at the absurdity of it all. \n
 Come and be part of a show that celebrates the people’s ability to turn 
 tragedy into comedy. We Can Laugh About It Now is hosted and produced by A
 de Ajayi and features local storytellers from DFW.  \nRated M for Mature/
 18+. Ticket prices are $15 (plus fees) in advance and $20 at the door. S
 tomping Ground is BYOB. Alcoholic beverages are allowed for all attendees
  over 21 years old\; patrons are asked to enjoy them responsibly. For the 
 most current information on what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground
  visit our FAQ page.
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T062547Z
LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, Dallas\, TX\, 7520
 7\, United States
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/we-can-laugh-about-it-now-8/
 ?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
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SUMMARY:Big D Confidential
DTSTART:20260920T020000Z
DTEND:20260920T030000Z
DTSTAMP:20260906T002708Z
UID:10007886-1789851600-1789855200@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:They say everything is bigger in Texas—including our secrets
 . Big D Confidential uses live improvisation to explore anonymous confessi
 ons submitted by the audience. We take your hidden truths—from the absur
 dly relatable to the delightfully scandalous—and transform them into a p
 olished piece of unscripted comedy. \nJoin us for a night of live improv t
 hat’s part comedy and part confession booth\, where the only thing bigge
 r than the “Big D” is the drama you’ve been keeping to yourself. \nB
 ig D Confidential features Madison Cooper\, Steven Martin\, Wes Paine\, An
 drea Baum\, Greg Mihalik\, Nan Kirkpatrick\, Tyler Vornberg\, Whitney Pete
 rs\, Nicholas Hone\, Tim Miller\, and Coral Davis. \nWe’re looking for s
 ecrets for the show! 100% real and 100% anonymous. Tell us your secrets us
 ing this link: https://forms.gle/8J5g3Pc4SaPvZj2e8 \nThen\, see if your se
 cret is used at the show! \nRated M for Mature/18+. Ticket prices are $15
  (plus fees) in advance and $20 at the door. Stomping Ground is BYOB. Al
 coholic beverages are allowed for all attendees over 21 years old\; patron
 s are asked to enjoy them responsibly. For the most current information on
  what to expect when heading to Stomping Ground visit our FAQ page.
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LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, #109\, Dallas\, TX\, 7520
 7\, United States
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/big-d-confidential-4/?utm_so
 urce=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
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SUMMARY:Comedy Fiesta
DTSTART:20260920T233000Z
DTEND:20260921T020000Z
DTSTAMP:20260904T062702Z
UID:10007914-1789929000-1789938000@stompinggroundcomedy.org
CATEGORIES:comedy
DESCRIPTION:¡Improv\, Risas & Good Vibes!\n\n\nThe Comedy Fiesta is a bil
 ingual-friendly night of improv\, comunidad\, and a whole lot of laughs de
 signed to bring together Dallas’s Latine community and the Dallas comedy
  community at large. We start with a fun\, low-pressure one-hour drop-in i
 mprov class where experienced performers\, complete beginners\, English sp
 eakers\, Spanish speakers\, and everyone in between can meet\, play\, and 
 get comfortable together. Then it’s ¡a jugar! We’ll mix newcomers and
  experienced improvisers into teams to perform short\, fun long-form sets 
 for a live audience. Scenes can happen in English\, Spanish\, Spanglish or
  whatever combination inspires the performers in the moment. \n \nYou abso
 lutely do not need to speak Spanish to participate. If you’re fluent\, 
 ¡dale! If you know a little and want to practice\, perfecto. If the only 
 Spanish you remember is “¿Dónde está el baño?” you’re still invi
 ted. Whether you’re looking to try improv for the first time\, practice 
 your Spanish in a ridiculously supportive environment\, explore bilingual 
 comedy\, get more stage reps\, or simply meet new people\, come join the f
 iesta. \nYou don’t need the right language\, the right experience\, or t
 he perfect joke. Just come ready to play and connect. \n \nThe Comedy Fies
 ta Includes:\n\nA one-hour drop-in improv class where you can learn what i
 mprov is all about\nEnglish\, Spanish & Spanglish-friendly improv\nMixed t
 eams of newcomers and experienced performers\nPlenty of stage time and per
 formance reps\nA welcoming space for Dallas’s Latine comedy community\nA
  chance to meet new performers\, collaborators\, and amigos\nRisas. Comuni
 dad. Improv. ¡Vamos!\n\n \nThe Details \n\nWhen: Sunday\, September 20 at
  6:30 pm\nWhere: Stomping Ground Comedy Theater\nParking: Free\nBYOB: Yes\
 , we’re a bring-your-own-bottle venue\nRegistration: For planning purpos
 es only- come and go as you please\nCost: Free\n\n \nABOUT THE HOST: \nJef
 f Quintana is a comedian\, director\, educator\, and creator of The Circui
 t Method and the S.P.E.C.S. Performance System\, developed through more th
 an 23 years of continuous performance\, teaching\, and research. He has tr
 ained with nearly every major school of American improvisation and has tau
 ght at The Annoyance Theatre\, iO Theater\, Home Comedy Theater\, Brooklyn
  Comedy Collective\, One Group Mind\, and The Playground Theater. Jeff hea
 dlines nationally with The Powerful Hourful starring Antonio Quintana\, Mo
 tivational Speaker\, an immersive avant-clown stand-up experience that ble
 nds improvisation\, audience interaction\, and physical comedy into a one-
 of-a-kind live performance.
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LOCATION:Stomping Ground Comedy Theater & Training Center\, 1350 Manufactu
 ring Street\, #109\, Dallas\, TX 75207\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, US
URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/calendar/comedy-fiesta/?utm_source=ca
 ldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=dallas-tx
X-SOURCE-NAME:Stomping Ground Comedy
X-SOURCE-URL:https://stompinggroundcomedy.org/shows
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