Radisson Hotel
270 Ann St. Grand Rapids
(616) 363-9001
Radisson's Sunday Night Funnies is a free comedy show for those who aren't quite yet ready to let their weekends come to an end. Recently, it celebrated its first year anniversary in November. Sunday Night Funnies features a wide variety of West Michigan comedians and a few touring acts. The shows are every Sunday and start at 8:30 p.m.
Dr. Grins
20 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids
thebob.com, (616) 356-2627
"That thing gotta Hemi?" If you know where that line is from, then you probably know the face of Jon Reep. Or maybe you know him from NBC's Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central's Premium Blend or the half-hour special Comedy Central Presents: Jon Reep. Either way this "redheaded hillbilly" has been selling out clubs and getting standing ovations at colleges all across the country for years. His high-energy shows are filled with non-stop characters that have his audiences laughing from start to finish. Come see him when he makes his stop at Dr.Grins on Feb. 25-27. Also playing: Feb. 4-6 Pat Godwin, Feb. 11-13 Alonzo Bodden, Feb 18-20 Cash Levy
Van Andel Arena
130 West Fulton, Grand Rapids
vanandelarena.com, (616) 742-6508
Whether he is talking to Walter, a retired, grumpy, Vietnam Vet, Peanut the purple-skinned "woozle," or Achmed the dead Terrorist, Jeff Dunham has his audiences in stitches. He has brought ventriloquism back into the spotlight and has done so in a big way. As of March 2009, he has sold more than four million DVDs and received more than 350 million hits on YouTube, making him one of the most viewed entertainers of all time. He is the host of his own reality show, The Jeff Dunham Show, and has had three comedy specials on Comedy Central. He was hailed by Time Magazine as "perhaps the most popular comedian in the U.S." His innovative show features a long list of unique characters that can only be described as politically incorrect, gratuitously insulting and ill tempered, which makes for a one of a kind show. The show starts at 8 p.m. on Feb 26. Tickets are $44.
