Schedule of Events

March 31, 2025

6:30?pm - 9:00?pm: b4udie kick off party

The 5th annual alaska b4udie comedy festival kick off party!

Doors 6:30pm
Seating limited

Free show

Location:
Van's dive bar
1027 east 5th avenue anchorage, ak, 99501

April 1, 2025

7:00?pm - 10:15?pm: Local Legends

Which alaskan comedian will take home the coveted local legends trophy? The audience has the power to decide their fate.

It's the 5th annual b4udie local legends show and awards, with standup from:

Greg rowland, rudy ascott, matt burgoon, paco leshan, andrea feniger, matti ray harvey, bryan otten, austin fortune and more!

Doors 6:30pm - show at 7:00pm

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1541385?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

April 2, 2025

7:00?pm - 8:45?pm: lower 48 invasion showcase

Alaska is being invaded!! By insanely talented comedians from all across the globe.

Standup from:

Shawna blake, ryan rogers, squirly, zach williams, sean beagan, liz reaves, zach mama and more!

Live at koot's - wednesday, april 2nd
Doors 6:30 pm - show at 7:00pm

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1548870

9:00?pm - 11:00?pm: cheechakos showcase

Talented comedians from across the lower 48 states who have never been to alaska before.

Standup from:
Ray roberts, stephen henry, mike smith, bridjet mendyuk, wendy wilkins, evan rollins and more!

Doors 8:45pm - show at 9:00pm

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1548901?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

April 3, 2025

7:00?pm - 9:35?pm: Best Of B4udie Talkeetna

The best of b4udie is hitting the road and heading back to the denali arts council at the sheldon community arts hangar in talkeetna!

Alex morris: described by some as the eeyore of comedy, alex morris is the kind of comic that when you see him on stage, you'll feel a wave of pure joy and satisfaction wash over you knowing that this is what you get when daria and fat albert have a love child.

Alfred konuwa: with an infectious, high-energy style that is both crowd-pleasing and edgy, alfred incorporates a combination of happiness, joy, anger and bitterness in his comedy. Alfred has been featured as a repeat guest on npr's "weekend edition." konuwa won the wildcard round of the 2020 world series of comedy. In 2022, he advanced to the semifinals of the seattle international comedy competition. Alfred is the creator of the pro wrestling bits youtube channel, which has amassed almost 30,000 subscribers.

Lou pharis: lou pharis is a denver based stand-up comedian and teacher who uses his high energy and outrageous experiences in the classroom to keep crowds laughing. After failing to make the nfl and win american ninja warrior, lou turned his talents to the public education system. His viral videos on teaching and marriage have amassed over 70 million views on social media. Lou has been featured across the us and uk, has been seen on bored teachers and nbc, and was a finalist for comedy works new faces contest.

Hosted by jessie james best

Live at denali arts council
Doors 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
General and vip seating available
Tickets $15 member and $20

Tickets here: https://denaliartscouncil.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/denaliartscouncil/event.jsp?event=3284&

Location:
Denali arts council
22249 d streettalkeetna, ak, 99676

7:00?pm - 9:15?pm: Cabin Fever Showcase

B4udie camp is breaking in new campers, live at the whale's tail inside the captain cook hotel. Who's earning their merit badges in one liners and crowd work?

Standup from:
Tamra brown, liz reaves, ryan rogers, akudo ejelonu, ryan ergo, joe striks, zach williams, elke thoms and more!

Showcase is followed by the regular first-thursday comedy open mic. Try your hand at telling some jokes!

Hosted by ida taylor

Doors 6:30pm - show 7:00pm
21+ - limited and vip seating available

Free show followed by an open mic

Location:
The whale's tail
939 west 5th avenueanchorage, ak, 99501

9:00?pm - 11:00 pm: The Goldrush

You've hit the goldrush! It's an avalanche of talented comedians from across america.
Some of the best from b4udie fest all in one room.

Standup from:
Annam choudry, d.lo, austin fortune, ash diggs, ben robles, damien esperanza, goldie gold and more!

Hosted by justin sands

Doors 8:45pm - show at 9:00pm
18+ - cash bar

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550519?

Location:
The gumbo house
508 w 6th ave, anchorage, ak 99501

7:00?pm - 8:45?pm: Pizza Party

Rise and shine, campers, and welcome to b4udie camp's pizza party.

A fun mix of standup comedy and an old school 90's pizza party, provided by b4udie fest!

Standup from:
Travis stevenson, pippa spindel, joshua emmerson, noman hosni, genia dulot, derrick brooks and more!

Hosted by paco leshan

Doors 6:30pm
Show at 7:00pm
21+
Vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550480?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

9:00?pm - 11:15?pm: B4udie Roast Battle

Who can roast their way out of a paper bag? Who's mother is the fattest?

Some of the funniest and quickest comics of the fest lob insults in attempt to win the first ever b4udie roast battle championship.

Doors 8:45pm - show at 9:00pm
21+ - vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550483?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

April 4, 2025

7:00?pm - 9:30?pm: best of b4udie cordova

Smackbox entertainment and alaska b4udie presents the best of b4udie comedy festival live at the reluctant fisherman in cordova alaska!

Shawna blake delivers surprising and hilarious performances with calm confidence, a wink and finger guns. She brings a crowd along as if we were all close friends while she divulges embarrassing moments, private thoughts and personal victories. Her small town charm and cutting wit have delighted audiences across the country.

Genia dulot is a russian-born comedian based in los angeles. Genia brings to the stage her immigrating to america experience, including being offered a job of a dominatrix. She's a world renowned comedian who is working on getting passed at the infamous los angeles establishment, the comedy store.

Mattiray harvey is a comedian living the wild life in alaska. When not going viral for their hilarious butch centric comedy on tiktok, they perform all over the last frontier. Matti is a staple performer and working with headliners at koot's, the broken blender and more.

Hosted by matti ray harvey

Doors 6:30pm -  show at 7:00pm
Ages 21+   - general seating available

Tickets here: https://www.smackbox.biz

Location:
The reluctant fisherman
407 railroad avenuecordova, ak, 99574

7:00?pm - 8:45?pm: bunny boots showcase

Winter camping wouldn't be complete without your bunny boots.

This comedy showcase feature comics from los angeles, tennessee, seattle, denver and alaska!

Standup from: elke thoms, meredith kerr, alfred konuwa, justin lawrence hoyt, shawna carter and more!

Hosted by jared hazen

Doors 6:30pm -  show at 7:00pm
21+ - vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550522?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

7:00?pm - 8:55?pm: alaska is a joke

Alaska is a joke: a comedy showcase

A ptarmigan walks into a bar…just kidding. Joking about alaska is far funnier than that!

Laugh until you cry during this comedy showcase produced by b4udie comedy festival in connection with current exhibition, tricksters and sourdoughs. "alaska is a joke" will feature 8-10 comedians, some from alaska and  some from other states or countries who all have jokes centered on  their experience in visiting or living in alaska.   

Standup from: liz reaves, joshua emmerson, bridjet mendyuk, chaz carter, katelyn owens, sabrina speers, rachel blackwell and more!
Hosted by justin sands

Free. Seating is first-come, first-served; come early and check out the first friday offerings at tricksters and sourdoughs before the show.

Location:
The anchorage museum
625 c streetanchorage, ak, 99501

7:00?pm - 9:45?pm: beth stelling

Beth stelling is a comedian, writer and actress based in los angeles. Her new netflix special "if you didn't want me then" topped every ‘best of 2023' list. Her half-hour special is also on netflix in the first season of the standups. Conan o'brien produced beth's previous hour special for hbo max called "girl daddy." beth has been a writer for the following television series: rick and morty, strange planet, the last o.g., i love you america with sarah silverman, another period and crashing on hbo. She's a sought- after punch-up writer for feature films following her success as an on-set writer for the universal hit, good boys. She has guest starred on amazon's red oaks, corporate on comedy central, and she played ms. Fish on the peacock comedy rutherford falls.

Featuring:  and andrea feniger
Hosted by: ben peterson

Live at the bear tooth theatre pub
Doors 7:00pm - show 7:30pm
Ages 14-21+general and vip seating available

Location:
The bear tooth
1230 west 27th avenue anchorage, ak

9:00?pm - 11:15?pm: crushers

These comics are crushers. The heavy hitters. This lineup is stacked with some of the best of the fest.

Standup from: meredith dietz, ash diggs, tamra brown, mike smith, joe striks, curtis cook, jared hazen and more!

Doors 8:45pm -  show at 9:00pm
21+ - vip seating available

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

9:00?pm - 11:00?pm: Mary Santora Talkeetna

Mary santora
The slightly dark, incredibly quick, observational style of mary santora's comedy is one that is uniquely her own. Drawing from real life experiences, mary takes the audience on a storytelling driven ride, while seamlessly weaving in and out of crowd interactions, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who sees her. Santora's debut album, "hillbilly boujee" hit #1 on both itunes and amazon, #5 on billboard, and can be heard regularly on siriusxm.

Doors 8:30pm -  show 9:00pm
21+ - member, general and vip seating available

Location:
Denali arts council
22249 d street talkeetna, ak, 99676

Tickets Here:  https://denaliartscouncil.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=3285&

11-1am: oosik party

Ready for a dirty good time? Oosik party is a collection of some of the dirtiest comedians of b4udie fest.

This show is not for the easily offended.

Standup from: meredith kerr, andrea feniger, alex morris, rosalee mayeux, squirly, jose da hype, bryan otten and more!
Hosted by a special mystery host

Doors 10:30pm -  show at 11:00pm
21+ - vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550525?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

April 5, 2025

6:30?pm - 8:20?pm: Thrift Shoppe

It's a thrift shoppe sober sip shop and comedy. Grab a mocktail, browse the wares.
Grab that vintage sweater and settle in for a cozy comedy show.

Standup from: lou pharis, curtis cook, ray roberts, zach williams, derrick brooks, tamra brown, josh emmerson, rudy ascott and more!
Hosted by ida taylor

Doors 6:00pm show at 6:30pm

Ages 14+ - limited general and vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550526?

Location:
Rage city vintage
3400 spenard roadanchorage, ak, 99503

7:00?pm - 8:50?pm: Mary Santora Koot's

Mary santora
The slightly dark, incredibly quick, observational style of mary santora's comedy is one that is uniquely her own. Drawing from real life experiences, mary takes the audience on a storytelling driven ride, while seamlessly weaving in and out of crowd interactions, leaving a lasting impression on anyone who sees her. Santora's debut album, "hillbilly boujee" hit #1 on both itunes and amazon, #5 on billboard, and can be heard regularly on siriusxm.

Doors 6:30pm - show 7:00pm
21+ - limited general and vip seating available
Tickets $25 advance and  $30

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550533?

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard rd, anchorage, ak 99503

7:00?pm - 9:15?pm: Friends Of Dorothy

The gumbo house (map)
Psssst... Are you a friend of dorothy?  We're having a meeting of the minds. Bring your best judys and come ready to laugh. Some of the best lgbtqia+ comics from b4udie fest all in one room.

Standup from: annam choudry, d.lo, athena nuff, derek reed, phoenix, chaz carter, mike cormer, justin sands and more!
Hosted by katelyn owens

Doors 7:00pm - show at 7:30pm
18+ cash bar

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550531?

Location:
The gumbo house
508 west 6th avenueanchorage, ak, 99501

8:00?pm - 10:00?pm: Best Of B4udie Seward

The best of b4udie is hitting the road and heading back to the yukon bar in seward!

Jared hazen: meet jared hazen, the alaskan air force vet turned comedian, who's guaranteed to make you laugh! With years of experience braving the wilderness of alaska and as a disabled veteran, jared brings a unique blend of rugged humor, childhood stories, and sharp wit to the stage.
Standup from: meredith kerr, shawn carter and travis stevenson.
Hosted by jared hazen

Shawn carter: shawn carter is a comedian known for his every man sensibilities and sharp joke-writing abilities. His work has been featured in the boston globe, the boston comedy festival, and clubs, colleges, and theaters all over new england. He captivates audiences with material drawn from his everyday life, vividly conveying the trials and triumphs of personal intimacy, pet ownership, and dropping out of community college. In 2023 he released his comedy album "boston to bristol" through blonde medicine. Boston to bristol debuted at #1 on the itunes comedy chart and video clips from the recording quickly went viral racking up millions of views on-line. He possesses the rare ability to command a wide variety of rooms, whether they're packed with millennial urbanites or suburban families. He is also known as a capable, quick-witted emcee, a skill he's honed over years of hosting local showcases and open mics. He is not married to beyoncé. Shawn has opened for such well known comedians as deon cole, orny adams, and joe derosa.

Meredith kerr: meet meredith kerr, the single, sassy, and sober comedian who's taking the comedy scene by storm. With a sharp wit and fearless attitude, she delivers punchlines that cut through the noise and leave audiences in stitches. Embracing her sobriety with pride, meredith uses her unique perspective to craft humor that's both relatable and refreshingly original. When she's not commanding the stage, she's living life to the fullest, proving that being single and sober is anything but boring. Get ready to laugh, think, and be inspired by this comedic powerhouse.

Travis stevenson: travis stevenson is a fast rising stand-up comedian from east tennessee. Travis was a featured performer at this year's asheville comedy festival and was recently named best of fest at the "rubber city comedy festival" and "laugh out loveland festival".

Doors 7:30pm show at 8:00pm

21+ - limited general and vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550537?

Location:
The yukon bar
201 4th avenue seward, ak, 99664

9:00?pm - 11:00?pm: Standup! PANTS DOWN!

Lingerie? Diapers? Bathrobes?
Standup! Pants down! Is a special annual showcase where b4udie fest comedians performing in anything but pants.
Rated r for a sexy good time!

Standup from: meredith dietz, genia dulot, joe striks, greg rowland, jessie best, shawna blake, sean beagan and more!
Hosted by jake armstrong

Doors 8:45pm -  show at 9:00pm
21+ - limited and vip seating available
$20 early and  $30 general admission

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550539?

Location:
Koot's ice bar
2435 spenard roadanchorage, ak, 99503

9:00?pm - 11:00?pm: best of the fest awards

5th annual best of the fest! This lineup is stacked with some of the best comedians of the festival. Someone chosen by the audience will walk away with a trophy and prize pack.

Hosted by ben peterson
Doors 8:45pm -  show at 9:00pm
21+ - vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550536?

Location:
Koot's ice bar
2435 spenard roadanchorage, ak, 99503

3:00?pm - 6:00?pm: B4udie Film Fest Featuring Niles Abston's ‘98 Honda

B4udie film fest is back with another alaskan short comedy film-making contest and a special screening of niles abston's critically acclaimed short film ‘98 honda.

Short films from: niles abston, alaska filmakers, matt and megan and mike dgaf and more!
Hosted by ida taylor and ak filmmakerrs

Doors 2:30pm show at 3:00pm
Ages 14+ - general and vip seating available

Free show

Location:
Anchorage museum
625 c streetanchorage, ak, 99501

5:00?pm - 7:00?pm: The Revenants Showcase

The revenants are the ones who rise from the dead to triumphantly return to the stage once again to round out b4udie fest with one last showcase of laughs.

Standup from: sabrina speers, rachel blackwell and more!
Doors 5:00pm show at 5:30pm
21+ - general and vip seating available

Free show

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard roadanchorage, ak, 99503

April 6, 2025

3:00?pm - 6:00?pm: B4uDie Film Fest Featuring Niles Abston's '98 Honda

B4uDie Film Fest is back with another Alaskan short comedy film-making contest and a special screening of Niles Abston’s critically acclaimed short film ‘98 Honda.

Short Films from: Niles Abston, Alaska Filmakers, Matt & Megan & Mike DGAF & More!
Hosted by Ida Taylor & AK Filmmakerrs

Doors 2:30pm Show at 3:00pm
Ages 14+ General & VIP Seating Available

Free Show

Location:
Anchorage Museum
625 C Street Anchorage, AK, 99501

5:00?pm - 7:00?pm: The Revenants Showcase

The Revenants are the ones who rise from the dead to triumphantly return to the stage once again to round out B4uDie Fest with one last showcase of laughs.

Standup from:
Sabrina Speers, Rachel Blackwell & More!

Doors 5:00pm - Show at 5:30pm
21+ General & VIP Seating Available

Free Show

6:00?pm - 8:00?pm: Niles Abston

Niles abston was named a 2024 netflix is a joke festival headliner and has toured the country independently several times after having comedy central's most viral stand up bit of 2022 and being a vulture magazine comedian to watch. As a writer, his season 3 episode of fx's dave was named one of the hollywood reporter's 10 best tv episodes of 2023 and His 2022 directorial debut "notice to quit" was named by vulture magazine as the "best short we've seen in the past couple of years." niles is currently a writer on season 4 of dan harmon's animated show "krapopolis" on fox.

Doors 5:30pm
Ages 14+ - general and vip seating available

Tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550464

Location:
Green connection
804 east 15th avenue anchorage, ak, 99501

7:35?pm - 9:00?pm: the last gasp

The last gasp is the death knell of b4udie 2025. This is the last chance for any performers, sponsors, guests or special celebrities to take the stage and grace the mic, to expel all their final feelings about their b4udie camp experiences.  

Standup from: mike cormer, laneal,  rachel blackwell and more!
Hosted by: sabrina speers

Doors 7:00pm - show at 7:30pm
21+ - general and vip seating available

Free show

Location:
Koot's
2435 spenard road anchorage, ak, 99503

Date:
April 1-6, 2025

Location:
Various Venues at Anchorage, ak

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