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Social media star Shannon Fiedler brings stand-up routine to Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh

Comedian Shannon Fiedler is set to perform this weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Tickets are $22 for the 7 p.m. ET Sunday event.

Mark Bergin, WRAL senior multiplatform producer

Social media star Shannon Fiedler brings stand-up routine to Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh

Shannon Fiedler discusses upcoming show at Goodnights Comedy Club

Comedian Shannon Fiedler is set to perform this weekend at Goodnights Comedy Club in Raleigh. Tickets are $22 for the 7 p.m. ET Sunday event.

'The Office,' 'Anchorman' star brings stand-up tour to Raleigh

Actor and comedian David Koechner, known for his roles on TV (The Office) and movies (Anchorman), is headlining at Goodnights Comedy Club Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Jelia Hepner, WRAL multiplatform producer

'The Office,' 'Anchorman' star brings stand-up tour to Raleigh

Pete Davidson bringing 'Prehab Tour' to Raleigh

Stand-up comedian and "Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson is bringing his "Prehab Tour" to Raleigh this summer.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Pete Davidson bringing 'Prehab Tour' to Raleigh

Ryan Gosling, Matt Damon and even Lorne Michaels initiate Kristen Wiig into 'SNL' five-timers club

(CNN) -- Kristen Wiig got inducted into the coveted "Saturday Night Live" five-timers club in style this weekend when she hosted the long-running NBC sketch show for the fifth time, and she had a little bit of help from some huge stars.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Ryan Gosling, Matt Damon and even Lorne Michaels initiate Kristen Wiig into 'SNL' five-timers club

NC comedian talks do's and don'ts of college fandom and how NC State gave him a chance

Comedian Jon Reep talks about his love for NC State, North Carolina and how he got his big break in Hollywood.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

NC comedian talks do's and don'ts of college fandom and how NC State gave him a chance

Hickory-based comedian talks 'hemi' moment, love for NC State

Jon Reep talks about life growing up in Hickory, NC State fandom and how he got his big break in Hollywood.

Comedian Shane Gillis coming to NC in June

Shane Gillis will take the stage on June 22 at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts in Greensboro.

WRAL Staff

Comedian Shane Gillis coming to NC in June

David Sedaris announces Raleigh tour stop

Author David Sedaris will appear in Raleigh for a special event at Raleigh Memorial Auditorium in April, the venue announced Monday.

Sebastian Maniscalco's Toughest Audience Is His Kids

Sebastian Maniscalco sells out theaters riffing on his tight-knit Italian American family. Earlier this year, in the movie "About My Father," Robert De Niro played his hairstylist dad -- who tutored the actor in the art of applying highlights. He even pitched a series centered on his life to sitcom creator Chuck Lorre.

Kathryn Shattuck, New York Times

Go Ask Dad: I love garlic; it doesn't love me.

My wife will tell you -- the smell comes out of my pores. Not just garlic breath, I suffer from garlic stank.

Andrew Taylor-Troutman, WRAL contributor

Go Ask Dad: I love garlic; it doesn't love me.

Comedian Dave Chappelle announces Raleigh tour stop

Comedian Dave Chappelle has added two North Carolina dates to his upcoming tour, promoter Live Nation announced Tuesday.

Bill Bellamy talks stand-up tour

Comedian Bill Bellamy is performing at Raleigh Improv Aug. 25-27, 2023.

Jerry Seinfeld to play DPAC in November

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld is coming to Durham Performing Arts Center for two shows in November, the venue announced Friday.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Canadian wildfires cause Pete Davidson to miss first night of Raleigh shows

The "Saturday Night Live" alum's show was supposed to perform two shows Tuesday night, but those shows were canceled after Davidson's flight was grounded due to smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Canadian wildfires cause Pete Davidson to miss first night of Raleigh shows

Bert Kreischer coming to Raleigh for Tops Off World Tour

Renowned comedian, actor, host, and author Bert Kreischer is coming to Raleigh on Sept. 14.

Kevin Hart adds Greensboro concert to upcoming tour

Comedian and actor Kevin Hart will perform in Greensboro next month.

Chris Rock will talk about Will Smith's Oscars slap in his live Netflix special

Chris Rock will hit back the way he does best -- on stage.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN

Chris Rock will talk about Will Smith's Oscars slap in his live Netflix special

Rick Newman, Whose Comedy Club Made Careers, Dies at 81

Rick Newman, who opened Catch a Rising Star on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in 1972 and built it into a trendy club where Billy Crystal, Robin Williams, Freddie Prinze, Jay Leno and countless other comedians did some of their earliest work and sometimes returned to refine material, died Monday at his home in Los Angeles. He was 81.

Neil Genzlinger, New York Times