Comedy

• CENTER CITY COMEDY Comedians Chris Cotton and Conrad Roth host a night of booze-drinking and joke-making. Every Thu, 9:30-11pm, FREE , Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St., 215-840-3577.
• THE COMEDY REVOLUTION The improv group Comic Energy presents a night of standup. Every Mon, 9-11pm, $10, Prime Lounge, 1200 Sansom St., 215-940-6506.
• COMEDY SPORTZ Two teams battle it out in a series of improv theater games governed by a referee. Be sure to stay alert — audience members often end up on stage. Every Sat, 7:30 & 10pm, $12-$15, The PlayGround, 2030 Sansom St., 1-877-985-2844.
• THE COMEDY WORKS Tired of the same old dinner and movie date? Try dinner and comedy instead. Every Fri, 9:30-11:30pm, $15-$35, Georgine's Restaurant, 1320 Newport Rd., Bristol, 215-741-1661.
• D.L. HUGHLEY The former star of "The Hughleys" jokes about race, America, and why it's not the worst thing in the world to share a toothbrush with your spouse, Fri-Sun, Aug. 7-9, 8 & 10:30pm, $37, The Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-545-4242.
• DONNELL RAWLINGS Known as Ashy Larry on "The Chappelle Show," Rawlings jokes about cerebral topics like the differences between gangsta rap and rock 'n' roll, Thu, Aug. 13, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Aug. 14-15, 8 & 10:30pm; $20-$25, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001.
• DOUBLE HEADLINER Mr. Rubber Face (aka Terry Gillespie) does outrageous impressions and noises. And the second headliner's schtick? Fran Capo may be the fastest talker in the world, Sat, Aug. 8, 9:30pm, $20, South Jersey Comedy Cabaret, 200 N. Route 73, Marlton, NJ, 856-312-1113.
• JODI WEINER This lighthearted comedian, who Joy Behar from "The View" is a huge fan of, kills the audience with kindness, Mon-Thu, Aug. 10-13, 9pm, $20, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-317-1000.
• JOE ROGAN Thankfully, the former "Fear Factor" host no longer encourages people to eat elephant scrotum. Instead, he jokes about ex-boyfriends and monkeys in space, Fri, Aug. 7, 8 & 10:30pm, $30, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001.
• K.C. SMITH This comic's spirited, conversational style leaves no audience member safe from becoming part of the act. Rodney Laney and Joey Kola also perform, Thu, Aug. 6, 9pm, $20, Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa, 1 Borgata Way, Atlantic City, NJ, 609-317-1000.
• KEVIN MEANEY This jokester made his debut on Johnny Carson's "The Tonight Show" and his style of comedy incorporates lunacy, music and parody, Thu, Aug. 13, 8pm; Fri-Sat, Aug. 14-15, 8 & 10:30pm; $18, The Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, NJ, 732-545-4242.
• THE LEGENDARY WID This comic has more than 10,000 props and the ability to make a joke about a stop sign or an audience member's shoe. Crowd members are encouraged to bring props for him to use, Fri, Aug. 7, 9pm; Sat, Aug. 8, 9:30pm; $20, Bucks County Comedy Cabaret at Poco's, 625 N. Main St., Doylestown, 215-345-5653.
• THE N CROWD The local improv artists present a weekly show under the direction of Jessica Snow. The unscripted performance is completely dependent upon audience suggestions. Every Fri, 8-10pm, $10, The Actors Center, 257 N. 3rd St., 215-925-7060.
• PHILLY'S PHUNNIEST In this annual contest, 150 aspiring comedians will compete to be crowned "Philly's Phunniest" person. Preliminaries Thu, Aug. 6, 8 & 10:30 pm; Semifinals, Sat, Aug. 8, 7:30 & 10:30 pm; Final round, Sun, Aug. 9, 7pm; $10-$20, Helium Comedy Club, 2031 Sansom St., 215-496-9001.
• RARE BIRD SHOW This Philly improv group tackles everything from loveless marriages to trolls, Fri, Aug. 7, 10pm, $10, Shubin Theatre, 407 Bainbridge St., 215-514-7508.
• SECOND MONDAZE COMEDY SHOW Spruce up every second Monday — perhaps the most boring-sounding day of the month — at this show featuring new local comedians. Every second Mon, 8-10pm, $20, Warmdaddy's, 1400 Columbus Blvd., 215-462-2000.
• STAND-UP THURSDAYS Rich Salter hosts this show featuring comedians new and old. Every Thu, 8:30-10pm, $10, Laff House, 221 South St., 215-440-4242.
• STANDUP SUNDAYS Host Damon D. welcomes all levels of talent, including professionals, TV writers, and up-and-comers, for this open mic night. Just because you're welcome doesn't mean he won't make fun of you if you bomb, though. Every Sun, 8 & 10pm, FREE , Lickety Split, 401 South St., 215-413-3434.
• TIM GRILL The "barely-can-stand-up comic" pokes fun at his disability and what role he was always given in his elementary school's performance of "A Christmas Carol," Fri, Aug. 7, 9pm, $15, Comedy Cabaret at Ramada Northeast, 11580 Roosevelt Blvd., 215-676-JOKE.
• TUESDAY NIGHT RAW Sketch troupe Comic Energy stars at this weekly show featuring local standup acts and an open mic. Every Tue, 9:30-mid, Tori's, 119 South St., 215-397-3040.