THE CLEAR WATER COMEDY 2025 PASS!
PASSES GO ON SALE AT 10AM ON BLACK FRIDAY
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
The holiday season is upon us, and you can give the gift of comedy- your friends at Clear Water Comedy have you covered!
For one low price this holiday season, you can purchase a PASS FOR TWO to ANY CLEAR WATER COMEDY SHOW in 2025.
That's right. You or someone you love can bring themselves and a friend to any Clear Water Comedy produced show next year! (some restrictions may apply)*
Clear Water Comedy is committed to bringing you the best possible comedy we can to the Chippewa Valley. We've worked with Grammy Award winners, Emmy Award winners, Peabody Award winners, and folks who have had shows and specials on HBO, Comedy Central, Peacock, Hulu, NBC, etc.
This pass would be for all future shows, so yeah- we're not sure who you'll be able to see. But rest assured, we've produced shows with some of the best comics in the industry, including Kyle Kinane, Sean Patton, Mary Mack, Aparna Nancherla, Rory Scovel, Joe Mande, Josh Gondelman, Baron Vaughn, Sarah Sherman, Matt Braunger, Dina Hashem, Neil Hamburger, Nate Craig, Meg Stalter, Hari Kondabalu, Sam Tallent, and many, many more!
This is our 10th year producing comedy- and we're doing more shows now than ever before. We produced over 100 shows in the Chippewa Valley in 2024.
Imagine seeing the best comics in the world with a friend, for an entire year, for only $249!
Act now- Limited supplies!
Give or receive the gift of comedy!
Laughter is love, and love is the most powerful force in the Universe.
*OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS:
-If you make this purchase, no physical item will be shipped to you. Your name will appear "on the list" at the front door of every Clear Water Comedy show. You plus one.
-Want to go in on this with a friend? That's totally fine! The Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass is transferrable! You can buy it for someone else, yourself, or your business- doesn't matter to us one bit. And here's something extra cool- If you can't make a show, someone else can in your place! That is totally fine! All they have to do is say your name at the door. We will allow that. ...if both of you show up, you'll have to argue with yourselves about who gets in for free- sorry! We won't get involved! But if you can't make the show and someone you love can make it instead, that is totally totally fine!
-The Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass will not include any other promotions. It is for ticket only. If a show comes with some seats that are special VIP assigned seating, a free drink, or any other qualifying item, it does not count. This is for general admission seating only.
-Clear Water Comedy 2025 Pass holders are expected to arrive at least 15 minutes after doors open. Some shows might sell out! We will hold your seats up to fifteen minutes after doors open. If you arrive after that, you may forfeit your seat if the show sells out.
*Clear Water Comedy sometimes partners with other entities and organizations, so this pass would not work for private shows, combined shows, or shows we are *hired* to perform on- this pass only applies to shows we actually produce.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: ELLIE HINO LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, December 5th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
****first 40 ticket buyers receive a free rail drink, select domestic tap, or soft drink. So save money by getting your tickets now, and you'll receive a free drink!****
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Ellie Hino is a Minneapolis based stand-up comic with a heart of gold. She appeared in the 2019 and 2021 Limestone Comedy Festivals, Boston’s Women in Comedy festival, and was featured in “best of the fest” at 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival. Recently, she’s been lucky enough to feature for Maria Bamford, Laurie Kilmartin, and Atsuko Okatsuka.
Her debut album, Soft Bones, was released in April of 2024. It is available now at www.blondemedicine.com and all major streaming platforms!
Ellie is a super fun mom, a mediocre wife, and an all around delight. Her comedy is silly and honest, sometimes focusing on the naked truths of married life and motherhood. Yeah, she lives in the suburbs now, but she’s like, still cool.
Jar of Pain is an improvised comedy experience where comedians Matt Hasenmueller and Ben Malachowski answer questions about life live on stage.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: LINDA AARONS LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, December 12th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***limited advance tickets available. Buy in advance, and you receive a free rail drink, domestic tap, or soft drink at the show. Save money and get a free drink by ordering today!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Linda Aaron's quiet demeanor is a perfect set-up to her smart punch lines! Her knowledge of pop culture, keen insights into human nature and dry-as-dust delivery makes her a favorite with all groups.
She was first runner-up in Acme Comedy Company's Funniest Person in the Twin Cities Contest as well as a finalist in both the Iowa Comedy Festival and the Magner's Comedy Festival in Boston. Linda won Minnesota's Funniest Person Contest and has opened for Louie Anderson.
Come see our level 1 improv and level 2 stand-up comedy students in their class showcase!
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7pm - Tickets $5 + fees
Live comedy with VHS tapes!
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: TREVOR ANDERSON LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Trevor Anderson is a Wisconsin born, Minneapolis based stand up comedian who has been making a name for himself throughout the Midwest over the past decade. His intelligent and charmingly enthusiastic approach to comedy helps him connect with and entertain any audience. Quick wit and clean, quirky takes on everyday observations and family life make Trevor’s comedy widely accessible, yet completely one of a kind.
Trevor has worked alongside Pete Lee, Charlie Berens, Chad Daniels, Myq Kaplan and is the house band leader for Mary Mack’s North Star Comedy Hour variety show; he’s performed at the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, SnoJam Comedy Festival and at the Aspen Comedy Festival where he was a winner of the Rooftop Comedy College Competition. When he’s at home in Minneapolis, Trevor can be seen regularly at the renowned Acme Comedy Company, hosting his long-running Punchline Punchout showcase or sitting on his deck handcrafting what some have called the most unique merch in comedy.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: THE ROAST OF 2023!
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19TH
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
GENERAL ADMISSION | ALL AGES (18+ RECOMMENDED)
DOORS FOR DINNER SERVICE OPEN AT 6PM
DOORS FOR SHOW 7:30PM | SHOWTIME 8PM
ALL TICKETS $7
***FIRST 40 BUYERS WHO BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE RECEIVE A FREE RAIL DRINK, DOMESTIC TAP, OR SOFT DRINK AT THE SHOW!!!!***
ABOUT THE SHOW
It's Clear Water Comedy's final show of the year- and 2024 was one hell of a rough year.
We can't wait to say goodbye. Join us as we tell 2024 what we think of it!
Fast paced jokes and numerous sets from your friends at Clear Water Comedy.
Come see our level 2 improv, level 2 stand-up and sketch comedy writing students in their class showcase!
Doors open at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7pm - Tickets $5 + fees
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: LUCY ZARNS LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Lucy Zarns is a Minneapolis-based stand-up comedian. Occasionally dark and always upbeat, her comedy primarily draws from experiences with marriage, mental illness, and watching too much TV. In 2023 she was a finalist in the Funniest Person contests at Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy, Sisyphus Brewing, and The Comedy Corner Underground. She is also a producer and co-host of the monthly show Punchline Punchout at Sisyphus Brewing. When not onstage, Lucy can be found watching old episodes of Survivor with her husband and dog.
Dick Wolf Improv is an hour-long completely improvised episode of the famous show, Law and Order.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: MYQ KAPLAN LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, January 2nd
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINE
Myq “Mike” Kaplan has appeared on the Tonight Show, Conan, Letterman, James Corden, Seth Meyers, Comedy Central, Last Comic Standing, and America’s Got Talent. He has a half-hour special on Comedy Central, a one-hour standup special on Amazon called “Small, Dork, and Handsome,” and a new Dry Bar special called “Live From The Universe,” as well as two podcasts, “The Faucet” and “Broccoli and Ice Cream.” His debut album, “Vegan Mind Meld,” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album, “A.K.A.,” debuted at #1 and was called “invigoratingly funny” by the NY Times!
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Clear Water Comedy Presents: Sean Patton Live at The Plus
Thursday, January 9th, 2025
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
Special Early Bird Tickets $15
All Other Tickets $20
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Sean Patton is a comedian based in New York, by way of New Orleans. He began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and has since performed in comedy clubs and festivals across the world, including The Melbourne International Comedy Festival (2011, 2018), The Glasgow Comedy fest (2016), the Dublin Comedy fest (2017), and The Edinburgh Fringe (2017, 2019). Other festivals appearances include SXSW (2016, 2017, 2018, 2022), The Moontower comedy festival (2012, 2013, 2014, 2019), Just for Laughs Chicago (2013), Just for Laughs Toronto (2013) and Just for Laughs Montreal (2008, 2010, 2012, 2016, 2018). He's performed on Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham (2009), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2010), Conan (2011, 2013), and Comedy Central’s The Half Hour (2013). More recently, He's been on @midnight (2014, 2015), The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail (2015), This Is Not Happening (2015, 2017, 2019), Showtime's Live from SXSW (2017), TruTv's Comedy Knockout (2016, 2017, 2018), and This week at the Comedy Cellar (2018, 2019, 2020).
In 2019 he released his second album Scuttlebutt on Helium Records. His next album King Scorpio was released on Christmas Eve 2021 and as a special on Youtube in August 2022. His special Number One is currently streaming on peacock.
As for acting, He's appeared on IFC'S Maron, Comedy Central's Inside Amy Schumer and TruTV's Those who can't. As of September 2024 He stars alongside Brian Jordan Alvarez, Stephanie Koenig, Enrico Colantoni, and Carmen Christopher in FX’s English Teacher
"I’ve seen him perform more than a dozen sets, and he’s killed every time. He’s dynamite, even with ordinary material, turning standard Brooklyn hipster jokes into a stomping, roaring, tour de force, and elevating a bit about sex-performance anxiety into high-stakes comedy. [...] He’s the rare comic who goes over as well in a comedy club as in a bar basement."
- New York Times
“ …a deceptively mesmeric talent, I found myself watching rapt between fits of eruptive laughter.”
- The Scotsman
“There’s a lot of talk in comedy circles about club acts as opposed to festival ones – reliable joke-machines who can tame the rowdiest rooms compared to the artier, slower-burn types with stories and ideas that demand and reward attention.
Well, in Sean Patton you get both… he’s the sort of comedian who puts the ‘art’ in ‘fart’.”
- Chortle
The Roast of Lou Carver
Friday, January 10th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, Wisconsin
9pm - free - general admission
Lou Carver - local miscreant, ne'er-do-well, rogue, and nuisance. He also is a local singer/songwriter who plays with The Wet Stetsons.
January 10th is this varmint's birthday. We're gonna yell mean things at him. Join us.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: TOBI SHAMU LIVE AT THE PLUS!
SATURDAY, JANUARY 11TH
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Tobi Shamu is an American born African made comic that was raised in Minnesota. Tobi wears many social hats and it shows in his honest, perspective based comedy. Covering many topics from being raised in the church to his struggles with working retail Tobi’s bright smile and sharp wit will keep you laughing. Tobi was a finalist in the 2020 funniest person in Minneapolis contest and 2021 Funniest person with a day job contest.
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Gena Gephart and Greg Kennedy Live at The Plus
Thursday, Janaury 16th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL DOUBLE FEATURE COMEDY SHOW WITH TWO OF THE BEST EMERGING COMICS IN CHICAGO!
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
****limited advance tickets available. Buy in advance, and receive a free rail drink, soft drink, or select domestic tap for FREE! Save money and get a free drink at the show for ordering now!****
ABOUT OUR FEATURE PERFORMERS
Gena Gephart lives in Chicago, IL where she pursues writing, stand up, and sketch comedy. Gena’s sharp brand of comedy reflects her dry, feminist perspective and has been called “awkward in a good way” by several drunk bachelorettes. She has opened for comics like Michael Che, Pete Holmes, and Natasha Leggero, and has performed at the Limestone Comedy Festival. Gena produces a monthly all-lady storytelling show in Logan Square called Ladylike as well as hosting the weekly Ladylike Podcast. She contributes to Reductress and Thought Catalog and is a cast member at the Lincoln Lodge. In her spare time, Gena enjoys sitting quietly in the dark and teaching her cat to be less fat.
Hailing from Cleveland Ohio, Greg Kennedy has made his way up the ranks in the Chicago comedy circuit in just a short time. Audiences are hooked by his explosive energy and devil may care attitude. Greg was the first winner of the competition show “Verified Laughs” at the Laugh Factory in Chicago in 2018 and was the runner up in the in the “World Series of Comedy” in 2017. He was the weekly host at the Comedy Bar in downtown Chicago for the Tomato Throw Showcase in 2018 and 2019. He’s performed in the 2019 Cream City Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival in 2018 and Indiana’s Let’s Fest comedy festival in 2017. Greg was nominated for “Best Host in Cleveland” for the Cleveland Comedy Awards located at Hilarities East 4th Theater in 2017. He can be seen at comedy clubs and shows all over the country.
Clear Water Comedy Presents: Nate Craig Live at The Plus!
Saturday, January 18th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
An internationally touring headliner and paid regular at The Hollywood Comedy Store and The NY Comedy Cellar among others. Nate played "Phil" in the Netflix series "Maniac" and was a cast member on TruTV's "World's Dumbest". He was featured on Season two of Comedy Central's "Roast Battle" and AXS Gotham Comedy Live. He also has appearances on Comedy Central's Tosh.0 and "Mash-up", which he also wrote for. He's written for 3 seasons of "Ridiculousness" on MTV and his album Nate Craig "Eggshell" debuted in the Pandora "Comedy Spotlight" at Pandora.com.
Nate has been featured at the Just For Laughs Montreal and HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festivals. He's been on "You Made it Weird" with Pete Holmes, has written for "A Prairie Home Companion" with Garrison Keillor, and was featured on the "Best of the Bob & Tom Radio Show". He does theater tours with Bill Burr, headlines all over the country and has multiple full length comedy albums available on iTunes and everywhere else.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JENNY ZIGRINO LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23RD
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 tickets purchased in advance come with a free select domestic tap, rail mixed drink, or soft drink. Save money by buying in advance, and get a free drink!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
With the sweetness of the midwest and the sharp edge of the east coast, Jenny Zigrino brings a powerful comedic performance to any stage. She combines hilarious anecdotes and sharp, witty observations with a cheeky style that challenges social norms and what it means to be human. Her brutal honesty and undeniable charm create a compelling comedic experience you won’t forget.
She made her late night debut on Conan with Conan O’Brien and performed a total of three guest appearances. In 2023 she performed on The Late Late Show with James Corden and was met with rave reviews. She was a Just For Laugh’s New Faces in 2016 and since then has been featured on Comedy Central, MTV, HBO, and many others. She starred in films such as Bad Santa 2 along Billy Bob Thornton and in the horror comedy Too Late in 2021. She’s headlined festivals like Moon Tower, New York Comedy Festival, and High Plains Comedy Festival. She’s written and performed several comedy specials including Comedy Central Presents the Half Hours and her latest hour special Jen-Z came out on Comedy Central Youtube in 2023. Her latest appearance on After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson has been hailed as one of the funniest episodes yet by fans.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS:
ABENEEZER MERDASSA LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
****first 40 ticket buyers get a free rail drink, select domestic tap, or soft drink with their ticket, so order now! You not only save money, you get a free drink!****
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Abenezer Merdassa is an Ethiopian American Comic based in the Twin Cities. He began his comedy journey in 2018. Since then, Abenezer has been a regular at Minneapolis Comedy Corner Underground, Sisyphus Brewing comedy room, House of Comedy and many more venues across the Midwest. He has won the Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest, helped run the Comedy Corner Underground and opened for big names such as Kyle Kinane and Akaash Singh.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JONO ZALAY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
THURSDAY, JANUARY 30TH
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$10 in Advance | $15 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 ticket buyers get a free rail drink, select tap beer, or soft drink at the show. Order now and not only do you save money, you get a free drink!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Jono Zalay began his standup career in Boston, while simultaneously earning his Doctorate in Neuroscience (he gave cocaine to rats). Since dropping his science hobby to pursue comedy full-time, Jono has done standup for The Late Late Show on CBS & the Netflix is a Joke festival, been named one of Comedy Central’s ‘Comics to Watch,’ guest-hosted on E!, and earned international press for his pranks on the DMV. Jono now lives in Los Angeles where he performs and writes for TV, with his work airing on ABC, Hulu, Peacock, CNN & Prime Video.
CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: JON RUDNITSKY LIVE AT THE PLUS!
Thursday, April 10th
The Plus
208 S Barstow Street
Eau Claire, WI
General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
$15 in Advance | $20 at the Door
Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
***first 40 tickets buyers get a free rail drink, select domestic tap beer, or soft drink. Save money, and get a free drink at the show by ordering today!***
ABOUT OUR HEADLINER
Jon Rudnitsky is an actor, writer, and comedian who can be seen opposite George Clooney in the Hulu Series CATCH-22 and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIAM opposite Larry David. Rudnitsky also starred in Universal Pictures' ALL MY LIFE also performed in the Tyler Perry movie NOBODY’S FOOL, alongside Tiffany Haddish and Whoopi Goldberg.
In 2017, Rudnitsky starred in the Nancy Meyers produced feature HOME AGAIN, opposite Reese Witherspoon. He is also featured in a supporting role in Edward Burns’ SUMMERTIME, and Netflix’s comedy SET IT UP opposite Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch. Rudnitsky was added as the only new cast member of the 41st season of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. Other TV credits include NBC’s CHAMPIONS, Disney's BIG HERO 6 series, Amazon’s RED OAKS, and Comedy Central’s THE COMEDY JAM, where he performed “Footloose” alongside Kenny Loggins.
As a stand up comedian, Rudnitsky tours all over the country, was selected for the prestigious New Faces showcase at Montreal’s Just For Laughs in 2015, and made his late night debut on CONAN in 2019.
