Spring comedy shows in Atlanta, from Ali Wong to Gabriel Iglesias

While stand-up comics tend to tour year-round, they especially like to hit the road in the spring.

Atlanta will feature a panoply of comedians , some who built their careers off social media and podcasts (e.g. Stavros Halkias, Akaash Singh), others who came from more old-school paths like TV and film (Kevin Nealon, Jeremy Piven) or those who simply worked clubs until a comedy special took off (Ali Wong, Derrick Stroup).

Here are 20 comedy shows to look forward to this season around metro Atlanta from Helium Comedy Club in Alpharetta to State Farm Arena in downtown Atlanta.

Not known best for stand-up

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Chris Kattan: He spent eight seasons on “Saturday Night Live” from 1996 to 2003 with characters like exotic dancer Mango and monkey-boy Mr. Peepers and has starred in films like “A Night at the Roxbury” and “House on Haunted Hill.”

7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. April 3. $32.99-$44.99, Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta. atlanta.heliumcomedy.com

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Greg Gutfeld: A Fox News staple since 2007, he now leads the satirical political talk show “Gutfeld!” at 10 p.m. and co-hosts the panel discussion show “The Five” at 5 p.m. weekdays.

7 p.m. April 11. $59.75 and up, Gas South Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. ticketmaster.com

Jeremy Piven: Best known as an actor on HBO’s “Entourage” and films like “The Family Man” and “Serendipity,” he has been focused more on his stand-up career in recent years.

6 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. April 18. $48-$72. City Winery Atlanta, 650 North Ave. NE, Atlanta, citywinery.com

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Kevin Nealon: An “SNL” vet who co-starred on the show from 1986 to 1995, he has appeared in numerous films like “Happy Gilmore” and “Anger Management” as well as the Showtime series “Weeds.” He began stand-up in 1978 and continues to tour regularly.

7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. April 24; 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. April 25; and 6 p.m. April 26. $38.99-55.99. Helium Comedy Club, 3070 Windward Plaza, Alpharetta, atlanta.heliumcomedy.com

Sherri Shepherd: She has been doing stand up since 1990, but is better known for acting roles in “30 Rock,” “Precious,” “Think Like a Man” and “Ride Along 2″ as well as her seven seasons on “The View” and her current daytime talk show “Sherri,” which is concluding original episodes this year after four seasons.

7 p.m. May 16. $57-$97.50. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

Blue collar comedy

Bill Engvall: The co-founder of the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour” in the early 2000s had his own TV show on TBS for three seasons. He retired from extensive stand-up touring in 2022 but is back headlining limited dates.

6:30 p.m. April 12. $72.84-$130.58. The Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. freshtix.com

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Jeff Foxworthy: The longtime Georgia resident who owns a home in Brookhaven and a 3,000-acre farm south of Atlanta is taping a new comedy special over three nights. The film will also feature behind-the-scenes footage of Foxworthy prepping for the shows.

7 p.m., April 14-16. $96.90 and up. Gas South Theater, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. ticketmaster.com

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Bill Burr: His ability to mine his working-class Bostonian roots with relatable rage-filled rants have enabled him to aggressively tour nationwide for more than three decades. He last came to Atlanta at State Farm Arena in 2023.

7:30 p.m. May 12-14. $97-$211.20. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

The power of Netflix

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Ali Wong: She taped her raunchy 2016 Netflix special “Baby Cobra” while pregnant and propelled her stand-up career to large theaters, opening the door for her now-vibrant acting career.

7 p.m. April 11. $118.50 (nearly sold out). Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. NW, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

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Michelle Buteau: Her 2020 Netflix stand-up program moved her up the ranks in the comedy world and landed her a Critics Choice award for best stand-up special. Known for an upbeat style of comedy, she is also host of Netflix’s popular reality show “The Circle.”

7:30 p.m. May 15. $65-$118.50. Tabernacle, ticketmaster.com

Derrick Stroup: An Alabama native and Waffle House enthusiast who now lives in New York City, Stroup has been doing stand-up for about a decade. He recently landed his first Netflix special, “Nostalgic.”

7:30 p.m., Thursday, May 28. $40.35-$89.55. Center Stage, 1374 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

Ladies of comedy

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Whitney Cummings: A multifaceted entertainer, Cummings co-wrote the CBS hit sitcom “2 Broke Girls,” appeared regularly on the “Chelsea Lately” talk show panel and participated in multiple Comedy Central roasts. Her latest tour will focus on her recent foray into motherhood.

7:30 p.m. April 10. $38.10-$68.90, Center Stage, ticketmaster.com

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Naomi Watanabe: She broke barriers in Japan in 2007 with her bold, stereotype-defying sketch comedy and original characters, as well as her imitation of Beyoncé. She moved to New York City to 2021 to develop her American audience. Her Atlanta date is part of her first English-language tour.

7 p.m. May 9. $50.85-$75.50, Buckhead Theatre, ticketmaster.com

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Ilana Glazer: Known for her comedy series “Broad City,” she has honed a stand-up show built on physicality, unfiltered honesty and her feminist take on issues.

7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12. $50.35-$70. Buckhead Theatre, ticketmaster.com

‘Last Comic Standing’ alums

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Gabriel Iglesias: He was an early favorite to win the fourth season of NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” in 2006 but was disqualified after smuggling in a BlackBerry to contact his girlfriend. The controversy didn’t hurt him because a year later, his Comedy Central special “Hot and Fluffy” blew up. Since then, the amiable comic has consistently sold out theaters and arenas.

8 p.m. April 4. Limited tickets still available. State Farm Arena, 1 State Farm Drive, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

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Felipe Esparza: This observational Mexican American comic won “Last Comic Standing” in 2010, turning him into a national headliner. He was an early podcast sensation in 2014 with “What’s Up Fool” and has landed two Netflix stand-up specials.

7 p.m., April 11. $26.50-$62.40. Center Stage, ticketmaster.com

Package tours

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We Them One’s Comedy Tour: This package deal is headlined by Mike Epps, who lived in Atlanta in the 1990s early in his career and more recently starred in the Netflix show “The Upshaws” with Atlanta’s own Kim Fields. He recently hosted a new Netflix comedy special “Mike Epps: Delusional.” Others joining Epps are Karlous Miller, D.C. Young Fly, Chico Bean, Mojo Brookzz, Tony Roberts and Jayski.

7 p.m., Sunday, April 5. $170.60-$195.25. State Farm Arena, ticketmaster.com

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The Legends of Laughter: This show features four comics with more than a century in collective years working in stand up: Earthquake, Sommore, Don “DC” Curry and Lavell Crawford. Earthquake built his comedy chops in the 1990s in Atlanta. Sommore graduated from Morris Brown College.

8 p.m., Friday, April 10. $88.50-$148.10. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. ticketmaster.com

Up-and-comers

Stavros Halkias: Halkias grew his fan base through social media, and is often lauded for his crowd work. He also hosts a popular podcast “Stavvy’s World.”

7 p.m., Saturday, April 4. $48.25-$75.50. Tabernacle, ticketmaster.com

Akaash Singh: An Indian-American stand-up comic who grew up in Texas, Singh in recent years found success with self-produced YouTube video specials and his podcast “Flagrant.”

7 p.m., Saturday, May 16. $46.25. Tabernacle, ticketmaster.com

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