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Comedy for Sun., Aug. 12
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    Excused Absence Comedy Festival

    This is "the only comedy festival in the U.S. that's specifically geared towards youth, providing them an opportunity to learn about performing comedy and giving them a safe space to enjoy some of the best stand-up and sketch and improv from the Austin scene." Yoooooooouth! With showcases, workshops, and more – and they're splitting the action between the popular Fallout (Aug. 11) and ColdTowne (Aug. 12) venues. Note: The schedule's still forthcoming at press time, see website for details.
    Sat.-Sun., Aug. 11-12. $7 per show; $40 for a festival pass.  
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    I Can't Believe It's Comedy!

    This showcase of local stand-up talent, which leaves us absolutely no margarine for error, features Zac Brooks, Elizabeth Spears, JT Kelley, Christina Parrish, and Chris Castles.
    Sun., Aug. 12, 8pm. $5.  
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    Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

    This is the workshop Hannah Kenah led for Rude Mechs while they were creating their Field Guide. Together, you'll write, you’ll share – and there'll be a mic and a stool. Sign up now for this one-day class that's low-pressure, high-fun, and makes the last Sunday in September worth waking up for.
    Workshop date: Sun., Sept. 30, 3pm. $20.  
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    Top Comedy Spot on Airport

    Yes, there's Sugar Water Purple on Wednesday nights. And this Thursday features Friends For Now, a daring supergroup of improv, and then the sketch shenanigans of Pendulum. Friday brings Movie Riot and the laugh-inducing ladies of Loverboy and that Live at ColdTowne stand-up showcase hosted by Carina Magyar. Then there's Saturday, with the Dave Buckman-directed Roast of St. Nick and the love-stinks larking of Missed Connections ATX, followed by a gathering of that mysterio-hilarious Midnight Society. And Sunday's got a Stool Pigeon spieling up the laughs for you, and – see website for more.

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