FUNNY BUSINESS

By Heather Turk

Get your laugh on in Downtown Las Vegas

Whether you are onstage or off, “Hypnosis Unleashed!” is a real hoot

Downtown Las Vegas is serious about its comedy scene. In addition to being home to some of the city’s best comedic shows, it boasts several venues that regularly showcase some of the funniest stand-up comics in the business.

One of the best places for audiences to tickle their funny bone is inside the intimate Delirious Comedy Club at Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino. The 83-seat club hosts locally and globally celebrated comedians every Thursday through Sunday at 8 and 10 p.m., like Las Vegas favorite Don Barnhart and the man who beat Carrot Top on “Star Search,” Bob Zany. Although the lineup changes weekly, audiences are guaranteed to see three or four hilarious comics performing every show. For even more laughs, check out the club’s family-friendly “House of Magic” Thursday through Sunday at 6 p.m. featuring a different comedy magician each week. deliriouscomedyclub.com

Notoriety, the live performance venue at Neonopolis, regularly hosts a variety of funny shows as well, and in October began welcoming touring and local headlining comedians to play its 150seat showroom every Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. “Notoriety Presents: Downtown’s Best Comedy Show!” not only features a headlining comedian, but also a featured comic and host. Additionally, the showroom hosts an Open Mic Night & After Hours Comedy Lounge every Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. where up to 10

Don Barnhart is a frequent headliner at Delirious Comedy Club

Notoriety recently hosted The Main Event of The World Series of Comedy

local comics get to share the stage with four booked acts. notorietylive.com

For more nonstop laughs, “Hypnosis Unleashed!” at Four Queens Hotel & Casino turns select audience volunteers into comedy superstars every Tuesday through Saturday at 9 p.m. Hypnotist Kevin Lepine uses his certification in clinical hypnotherapy for mischief rather than good during the fast-paced show without ever embarrassing his volunteers. In fact, guests have more fun onstage than watching the sidesplitting show from their seats! vegashypnosisshow.com