Empire Comedy Club

Looking for Laughs in New England? Tired of pretending your uncle's dad jokes are funny at family gatherings? Well, buckle up buttercup, because Portland, Maine isn't just about lobster rolls and lighthouse tours anymore – they've got Empire Comedy Club, the crown jewel of chuckles in the arts district. Trust me, this isn't your typical "two-drink minimum in a basement" kind of joint. Empire Comedy Club is like that overachieving friend who always has to show everyone up – but in the best way possible. They've been collecting comedians like your aunt collects ceramic cats, and their roster is seriously impressive. Want names? Oh, they've got names. Casey Watson, a somewhat recently crowned king of New England comedy (yes, that's officially a thing – he won the competition in 2023), now calls Empire his home stage. Think of him as the club's adopted child who actually made something of himself. Then there's Preacher Lawson, who you mi...