Upcoming Events

Join us for a weekend of spooky joy as a killer lineup of monsters do comedy. Vampires, ghosts, sentient blobs, and other sorts of ghouls are here to slay. Featuring an amazing lineup of the best comics around - Mandee McKelvey, Andy Fleming, Chris Vititoe, Kent Carney, Greg Welsh, Josh Gibson, Lena Beamish; and hosted by the most delightful arty weirdo around, Amy Davis!

*YOU MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF VACCINATION TO BE ADMITTED*

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Planet of the Tapes Presents: The Monday Night Late Mic

A new comedy show that blends new and veteran comics, along with a special guest or two! Every Monday night at 8pm*

Interested in performing?

Any fully vaccinated individual can sign up! Please note that this mic is run by June Dempsey and Greg Welsh - you can contact them via the "Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic" here.

All shows will be booked in advance, but life will happen and sometimes spots will open up, so it never hurts to hang out.

If you're a traveling comedian, let us know, and we'll try our hardest to accommodate you!

*If Planet of the tapes is presenting a ticketed event that night, the mic will be immediately following that event at 10pm.

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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Movie Trivia is back! Every Tuesday at 8pm at Planet of the Tapes. Hosted by Greg Welsh.
Get your team together (up to 6) to win some very special prizes! Seating is limited, so make sure to arrive early to secure a table!

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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OCTOBER 29th @ 8:00 PM

A special and spooky FREE event. Pick any 4 cocktails of your choice and get them in mini versions! A great way to sample a variety of cocktails that won Planet of the Tapes a LEO Readers' Choice Award for Best Cocktail! All night we'll be showing a special creature feature marathon, so come on out for a great night of drinks and movies.

*YOU MUST BE VACCINATED TO ATTEND. Please bring proof of vaccination.*

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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OCTOBER 30th @ 8PM

Join us for a night of creepy fun! It's free to enter, but if you want to compete in the costume competition, bring $5 and be there by 8:00 pm. The winner of the costume competition gets the cash pot AND a gift card to Planet of the Tapes. WFPK's Big Howell & Possum will bring a few chuckles, and then host the costume competition at around 8:30. Then they'll introduce a DOUBLE Creature Feature.
Must be vaccinated to come in. Please bring your vax card, or a picture of it and show to the host when you arrive.

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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Planet of the Tapes Presents: The Monday Night Late Mic

A new comedy show that blends new and veteran comics, along with a special guest or two! Every Monday night at 8pm*

Interested in performing?

Any fully vaccinated individual can sign up! Please note that this mic is run by June Dempsey and Greg Welsh - you can contact them via the "Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic" here.

All shows will be booked in advance, but life will happen and sometimes spots will open up, so it never hurts to hang out.

If you're a traveling comedian, let us know, and we'll try our hardest to accommodate you!

*If Planet of the tapes is presenting a ticketed event that night, the mic will be immediately following that event at 10pm.

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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THE FEST AND THE FURIOUS

Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, Brandie Posey is a stand up comedian, writer and producer who now calls LA's comedy scene home. She has been featured as a performer at the Bentzen Ball, New York Comedy Festival, RIOT Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, FEST in Gainesville, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains in Denver, among many others. She has opened for all of your favorite comics, including Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford and the legendary punk band Against Me! Brandie has appeared on MTV, E! and Comedy Central. She made her feature film debut in the indie dark comedy, "The Worst Year Of My Life" directed by Jonathan Smith and her first stand up record Opinion Cave debuted at #1 on iTunes & #12 on Billboard.com. Brandie’s comedic style has been described as a “Riot Grrl on acid”.

Brandie tours the country, headlining every dark corner with a microphone that will have her - from a basement in Whitesburg, KY to the stages of the Kennedy Center (twice!). She is the co-creator & host of Picture This!, the popular comedy-animation show with consistently sold out shows in Los Angeles & New York. In 2018 Picture This! shot a pilot for TruTV in partnership with Page Hurwitz & Wanda Sykes' Push It Productions. At the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre & The Hollywood Improv, Brandie co-hosts Lady to Lady alongside Barbara Gray & Tess Barker. Lady to Lady is also a celebrated weekly podcast with over 7 million downloads & loyal fans around the world.

Described by the Chicago Tribune as “A physical expression of an exclamation point,” Kevin Casey White is a cheerful cynic with a dynamic stage presence. Kevin founded the award-winning comedy debate show Arguments & Grievances in Chicago which The Laugh Button lauded as "a hilarious good time", was a featured show at the Limestone Comedy Festival, and was showcased on Audible’s The Comedy Show with Will Arnett which praised Kevin’s “Fair, unbiased wit.”

Since then, Kevin has appeared on such podcasts as Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito on Earwolf, Hindsight with Daniel Van Kirk, and Nerdist’s Terrified with Dave Ross, and Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction.

In over 10 years of comedy Kevin has opened for such headliners as Kyle Kinane, Mark Normand, and Eddie Pepitone in addition to performing at clubs like The Laugh Factory, Zanies, and Comedy Club on State.

Kevin has performed in TBS's New York Comedy Festival and TruTV's High Plains Comedy Festival, among many others including the punk-centric music festival The Fest in Gainesville, FL. He has also appeared in several comedic shorts including the Break.com favorite Definitions: Pillow Fight and Lovers Lookout which won “Best Short Film” at Quirkfest in L.A.

Kevin currently lives in New York where he produces the weekly comedy show Wacky Shack, dubbed “the best show in New York” by every comic that’s done it.

Anna Valenzuela has a radiant smile that’s wonderfully at odds with her dark material. A trained black-belt, she’s fought her way to the top of LA’s competitive stand-up scene with sheer force of will and killer jokes. She can easily roast the audience, other comics, and herself with equal aplomb. Anna’s skills earned her a spot on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, where she emotionally destroyed her opponents while maintaining her balance in kitten heels.

Her warm nature draws audiences in, and her expertly-crafted bits keep them coming back for more. She’s in-demand in LA and elsewhere, having been featured as for three years running at Broke LA, and also making regular appearances at the Comedy Store, and the Improv. She’s traveled out-of-state to festivals like All Jane and the Flyover Comedy Festival, and was a standout in her hometown at the Second City’s Los Angeles Diversity in Comedy Festival. Accolades have come from other comedians too – Jackie and Laurie featured Anna as the comic of the week on their far-reaching podcast. As much in demand for her opinions as her jokes, Anna’s appeared on Fangirling streaming on Nerdist, and she hosts two podcasts: 12 Questions, an in-depth look at sobriety, and Bruja-ja, where three Latinas dish on all things Latinx.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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We're doing it again - Planet of the Tapes is excited to have Gwen Sunkel recording her first album with On Tour Records, live on Thursday, November 4th!

Gwen Sunkel is an Indianapolis comedian, emcee, and character actor. She performs regularly at Helium Comedy Club and The White Rabbit Cabaret where she is a cast member with An Evening With The Authors*. You’ve seen her at Cincinnati Brew Ha-Ha, Yuckfest, and Limestone Comedy Festival and on the Vice TV Series ‘Hunters.’ Gwen is also contributing writer for AWF Magazine. She is a producer with Rocketship Comedy and co-hosts a series of benefit shows that have raised over $15,000 for reproductive health organizations in the Midwest.

With Dyke Michaels, Jenna Bradley, Jeff Toy, and maybe more!

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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This past summer, Craig was the standout “Unrepped New Face” at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He was born in Los Angeles to a Mexican mother and an angry white father growing up with a lot of baseball and illegal fireworks. Conant is now sober, (despite the look on his face), and recently appeared on MTV’s “Greatest Party Story Ever Told” where he received accolades for his unique comedic voice. He has a hugely successful podcast entitled “Community Service” and was also recently fired from Trader Joe’s, come find out why!

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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JOIN US, one and all, for a late-night variety review of the STRANGE and SENSUAL, the UNSETTLING and ENTICING, the MAGNIFICENT and MESMERIZING; unlike anything else in Louisville!!! Featuring some of the most interesting and unusual underground performance artists in Kentucky! COMEDY, BURLESQUE, ACCORDIONS and MORE!Stay tuned here for more details and a full lineup as the date approaches. Be sure to RSVP now and invite a friend, cuz seating is limited!!!

Doors at 10pm 21+, only $10!!! PROOF OF VACCINATION STRICTLY REQUIRED FOR ENTRY, BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU

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An award-winning stand-up comedian, actor and TV writer, Graham Kay has been described as “Quick, clever, deliciously sarcastic and brilliantly funny” by The Huffington Post Comedy.

Graham recently performed stand up on The Late Show with Steven Colbert and NBC’s Bring The Funny and has a new comedy special put out through Just For Laughs. In addition, Graham has appeared on HLN’s On Call With Dr. Drew, Fusion’s Video On Trial, the 2018 hit summer movie Super Troopers 2 and his three comedy albums can currently be heard regularly on SiriusXM Radio.

Born in Ottawa Canada, Graham currently lives in New York, where he performs regularly when he’s not touring.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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Thus far, life has exceeded the expectations of Zach Martina. He certainly never thought some stranger would be reading to find out more about him but here we are. Here’s what you need to know – He loves his wife, his daughters are a constant source of inspiration, and his hair is real. Also worth noting - he’s not angry, he’s just passionate about the inane topics he chooses to ponder. HE’S NOT SCREAMING; HE’S MAKING SURE YOU HEAR HIM!!!

Zach brings his big energy to crowds across America delivering dark jokes in a delightful manner while pointing the finger of blame at everyone except himself. In addition to his debut album “Skunkman” regularly spinning on Sirius/XM, you may have heard him on The Bonfire with Big Jay Oakerson & Dan Soder or the hit podcast Dumb People Town with the Sklar Brothers & Daniel Van Kirk. He’s performed as part of Rock on the Range & the Best of the Midwest at Gilda’s Laughfest (among others) in addition to sharing the stage with the likes of Rory Scovel, Big Jay Oakerson, The Sklar Brothers, Chad Daniels, Joe List, & Sean Patton.

He hopes you like him –then maybe more people will like him and those closest to him will stop calling comedy his “hobby”.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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WE’RE LOCALS IS COMING TO LOUISVILLE!

We’re Locals is a unique live multimedia show where two bozos (Dan Vetrano and Aaron Nevins) do their best to blend in with the natives in a completely different town every seven days, culminating in one dazzling show at the end of the week.

Dan and Aaron comb your bars, businesses and peculiar classified ads to find the most fascinating people around, following strange paths to meet even stranger strangers, scouring your thrift shops for choice finds, and generally embarking on insane life-changing experiences that they’ll tell you all about.

In addition, We’re Locals aims to showcase the colorful and vibrant idiosyncrasies of each town, rounding up local bands, comedians and artists and shining a spotlight on the workers, craftspeople and small businesses that make each place unique.

Come on out to We’re Locals for one night only of charmingly idiotic powerpoint presentations, games, surprises, and weird Wifi names from your neighborhood. By the end of the week, you might even confuse Dan and Aaron for your neighbors.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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AJ Foster is a stand up comic and writer known for his appearances on
Fox’s “Laughs”, AXS TV’s “Gotham Comedy Live”, and “Lyft Comics” on
Kevin Hart’s LOL Network. His witty observational humor paired with
his laid back delivery captivates audiences and makes them just as
comfortable as he appears on stage. Combine that with his South Bronx
charm and contagious smile and you have a comedian who is both lovable
and relatable to people of all ages and backgrounds.

AJ began his career by placing in the top 8 on season 2 of MTV’s "Yo Momma" fresh out of high school. He took a 4 year hiatus to finish college before beginning to work the local stand up circuit near campus. Winning many stand up competitions led to some early opportunities opening for some of the country’s top comedians including Damon Wayans, David Alan Grier, Tommy Davidson and Jay Pharoah. AJ has been featured at some of NYC's top comedy clubs, in
addition to regularly performing at various clubs and colleges across the country.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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A born & raised Cincinnati comedian, Ran Barnaclo is anything short of a hometown, B-List celebrity. Ran has proven himself a front runner in the local scene after winning the title of 2017’s Funniest Person in Cincinnati. Ran has also been nominated as ‘Best Comedian’ in Best of Cincinnati’s 2018 locally voted contest.

Ran’s comedy is full of calculated descriptions that have audiences laughing for days. His story telling abilities are so aggressively masterful they can take the crowd out of their seats and into the mind of the tattooed wizard.

Ran has been able to build a fan base at his home club, Go Banana’s Comedy Club; located right outside of Cincinnati. He has shared the stage with national headliners such as Cy Admundson, Sean Patton and Kyle Kinane.

**You must be vaccinated against Covid-19 to enter our venue for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. We will be asking for proof of vaccination at the door - please bring a picture of your vaccination card and your photo ID (we don't expect you to bring your actual vaccination card with you at this time). If you are vaccinated but do not have a picture of the card, you may still enter but you will be required to wear a face mask, and you'll be asked to bring that next time you come in. If you're unvaxxed, you may not enter for any event, ticketed or non-ticketed. If you are unvaxxed, buy a ticket to a show, ignore that policy, we will not offer a refund for that purchased ticket.**

Planet of the Tapes specializes in table service, with a convenient silent ordering system. Instead of leaving your table to get in line at a busy bar, just fill out a ticket with your drink order and a server will promptly and quietly bring your drinks to the table. We're a small room, and we're not overcrowded. You'll be no more than 25 feet away from your favorite performer.

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