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Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Lara Beitz is a star in the Los Angeles comedy scene. Her stand-up has been featured on Showtime, Comedy Central, and The Late Late Show with James Corden. On Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade, she was the first comedian ever to do stand-up. Following that performance, she was made a regular panelist on the show. After being named a New Face at the 2022 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal, she was asked to appear in their Best of The Fest TV special, which was then made available on AppleTV+ and Crave in Canada. Lara can also be seen in Showtime’s Comedy Store docuseries. She has toured with Joe Rogan, Marc Maron, Theo Von, and Pete Holmes, and has been interviewed on The Joe Rogan Experience, WTF with Marc Maron, You Made it Weird with Pete Holmes, and many, many more. She is an internationally touring headliner and performs regularly at The Comedy Store, Hollywood Improv, and Laugh Factory. Her debut special, Stoppable, is currently streaming on AppleTV, Amazon Prime Video and more.

Local Event: Lara Beitz @ The Comedy Lounge (June 18, 19 & 20)

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Lara Beitz @ The Comedy Lounge (June 18, 19 & 20)

Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Lara Beitz is a star in the Los Angeles comedy scene. Her stand-up has been featured on...

Hear You Loud &amp; Queer is a comedy show in Portland, Oregon three years running as the premiere queer stand up comedy showcase. Hear You Loud &amp; Queer was founded by Ally J Ward, Portland’s Funniest Person 2025, and features the best queer, trans, and nonbinary comedians in Portland and beyond. The show has booked national acts like Arlo Weierhauser, Mx. Dahlia Belle, Ren Q. Dawe, Juno Men, Andy Iwancio, and Gwen Rose. Its mission is to highlight and showcase queer joy while maintaining a punk edge.&nbsp;
Join us June 26th at the Comedy Lounge to get a glimpse of Portland’s best queer comedians including Jess Kapinaris, IMANI 🍕, Mack Lee, and headlined by Ally J Ward. Celebrate Pride month with some of the NW’s best at Hear You Loud &amp; Queer!&nbsp;
About the comedians:
Ally J Ward is a self described dumb baby and good girl. She is a trans comedian, improviser, and storyteller out of Portland, OR. She’s been named a “Hottest Queer Comedian of Today” by Out Magazine, featured on the Moth Grand Stage, and named Portland’s Funniest Person by the Willamette Week. She’s featured for comedians Ian Karmel, Juno Birch, Alex Hooper, Rachel Scanlon, and Rosebud Baker. Her debut special, Imposter Syndrome, will be out Summer of 2026!
Mack Lee is a nonbinary comic &amp; Portland native. Their gender identity is a mix between Mac Demarco &amp; Shadow the Hedgehog: trashy, edgy, and a little furry in some places. Mack's comedy aims to eliminate feelings of shame through exploration of kink, mental health and queerness. They are the co-host &amp; co-producer of Queer AF, Hear You Loud &amp; Queer, &amp; Heart Throb, the comedy dating show.
Imani is a comic born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. They’re an outloud and proud gay nonbinary comedian who’s unapologetically themselves on stage, combining elements&nbsp; of storytelling and physical comedy. That creates raunchy, raw, and relatable sets based on their experiences with race, gender, and sexuality and Portlandia.
Jess Kapinaris was born and raised in the Bay Area. Jess is an up-and-coming queer comedian bringing a bit more sunshine to the Portland scene. You can catch her at mics and shows around Portland, delivering comedy about being a sensitive bisexual with energy that’s bubbly, charismatic, and a little anxious. Jess works to blend her deep-rooted unseriousness with shameless vulnerability, resulting in creative, chaotic jokes and unexpected punches. When she’s not performing, she can be found trying to pet stray cats or deleting excess exclamation points from all her written content!!!!!

Local Event: Hear You Loud & Queer @ The Comedy Lounge (June 26th)

Hear You Loud & Queer @ The Comedy Lounge (June...

Hear You Loud & Queer is a comedy show in Portland, Oregon three years running as the premiere queer stand up comedy showcase....

Hear You Loud & Queer @ The Comedy Lounge (June 26th)

It makes sense that some of the best comedians are also teachers—the profession definitely requires an ironclad sense of humor. Grab a hall pass and head to this stand-up showcase, which offers a NSFW take on classroom dynamics relayed by real-life educators and funny folks Todd Basil, Tina Hogstrom, Naomi Fitter &amp; Katie Nguyen (along with some special guests and surprises!). The Teacher Show, created and hosted by Don Gavitte, has been described as a “<a target="_blank" href="https://www.npr.org/2024/04/20/1246082977/teachers-in-oregon-have-found-a-solution-for-burnout-stand-up-comedy?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR332-anusRReeNLGBUKqksJJrCpOqmkvR0bw8k5X1W9v5zLyQCRmPErjh4_aem_4bpVanOkM3qXWbRmivsGGQ" rel="nofollow noopener">solution for teacher burnout</a><a href="https://www.npr.org/2024/04/20/1246082977/teachers-in-oregon-have-found-a-solution-for-burnout-stand-up-comedy?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR332-anusRReeNLGBUKqksJJrCpOqmkvR0bw8k5X1W9v5zLyQCRmPErjh4_aem_4bpVanOkM3qXWbRmivsGGQ" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">” by&nbsp;NPR and a “must see” by</a>Willamette Week. All ages welcome but expect strong content that will not be suitable for building administrators and/or helicopter parents.
The Lounge has a 2 Drink minimum but, don’t worry, we have LOTS of options both with and without alcohol. Prices range from $3-$10. Get tickets here on the website! Due to processing fees, they are $5 more at the door!
Please arrive at least 20-30 min before show time to allow for seating, table service, and shenanigans.

Local Event: The Teacher Show @ The Comedy Lounge (6PM & 8:30PM)

The Teacher Show @ The Comedy Lounge (6PM &...

It makes sense that some of the best comedians are also teachers—the profession definitely requires an ironclad sense of humor....

The Teacher Show @ The Comedy Lounge (6PM & 8:30PM)

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Icarus Wellness and Recovery

Icarus Wellness and Recovery in Boise offers a full suite of mental health and addiction treatment services, from residential inpatient rehab to PHP day programs and flexible IOP outpatient programs. Our programs accept mental health-only clients, as well as substance and alcohol abuse clients, and people struggling with a dual diagnosis. We accept many forms of Idaho Medicaid as well as many other insurances, so please call for a confidential consultation to learn more.

Icarus Wellness and Recovery in Boise offers a full suite of mental health and addiction treatment services, from residential inpatient rehab to...

Boise's Full Time, Professional Comedy Club

The Comedy Lounge is Boise's premier destination for laughter! Since 2019, we've been bringing top-tier comedic talent from the big screen and television to our stage. Don't roll the dice on your Entertainment! The Comedy Lounge is a sure bet when it comes to quality, professional comedians. More than just a comedy club, "The Lounge" transforms into the perfect backdrop for private events. Our venue is equipped with professional A/V, a dynamic stage, and theatrical lighting, ideal for seminars, celebrations, and live performances. Quench your thirst at our bar, offering a rotating selection of craft beers, ciders, wines, and canned cocktails. The Lounge crew strive to create the ultimate blend of entertainment and atmosphere.

The Comedy Lounge is Boise's premier destination for laughter! Since 2019, we've been bringing top-tier comedic talent from the big screen and...

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