Dick Wolf Improv is an hour-long completely improvised episode of the famous show, Law and Order. 

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: DAN ALTEN LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH

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 tickets come with a free rail drink, soft drink, or standard domestic tap.  Order tickets now- you not only save money at the door, but you get a free drink!***

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Dan Alten is an intelligent goofball from Kentucky who has headlined shows in 30 states playing
everything from theaters to punk basements to art galleries to beloved comedy clubs. Doing
over 200 shows a year bringing his tight night surreal nonsense to the people, like if the
Ramones were one guy with a mustache and good jokes. He has opened for Kyle Kinane,
Bobcat, Rory Scovel, Sarah Sherman from SNL, Johnny Pemberton, Hari Kondabolu, rapper
Open Mike Eagle, DJ Doug Pound & David Leibe Hart from Tim & Eric, various punk bands with
silly names, and a guy at an open mic who tried to throw his father’s ashes into the crowd. He
has recorded 2 albums, written a zine, and filmed a pilot for an Amazon Prime stand up show
that was lost to history. He’s funny. You will enjoy him and if not you can spit on his car.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS:
BEN KATZNER LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH

THE PLUS
208 S BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI

GENERAL ADMISSION | ALL AGES (18+ RECOMMENDED)

DOORS OPEN FOR DINNER SERVICE AT 6PM
DOORS FOR SHOW 7:30PM | SHOWTIME 8:00PM

$10 IN ADVANCE | $15 AT THE DOOR

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BUY A TICKET IN ADVANCE, AND RECEIVE A FREE RAIL DRINK, SOFT DRINK, OR DOMESTIC TAP!! LIMITED ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE, SO ORDER NOW, GET A FREE DRINK AT THE SHOW!
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ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

A standup comedian, writer and performer currently based in Minneapolis, Ben Katzner finds humor in his upbringing – born in Atlanta, adopted at a young age and raised in a small-town Minnesota – and explores how it influences his views on relationships, family and everyday life. Ben has opened for comedians such as Gary Gulman, Kyle Kinane, Kelsey Cook and Chad Daniels and has participated in numerous comedy festivals including: the Limestone Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, Hell Yes Fest in New Orleans, the Harlem Comedy Festival and the Orlando Indie Comedy Festival. Katzner’s debut graphic novel, "Hello, My Name is Poop", was published by Wonderbound books in 2021.

Clear Water Comedy Presents:
Pearl Rose Live at The Plus!

Saturday September 21st

The Plus
208 S Barstow St
Eau Claire, WI

Doors 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm
Doors for dinner service open at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8pm

General Admission | All Ages (18+ recommended)
$15 in advance | $20 at the door

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Pearl Rose is a comedian recently returned to her hometown in Minnesota. She has performed at venues up and down the East coast, such as Good Company Theater in Philadelphia and the DC Improv in Washington D.C. She has opened for nationally touring headliners including Joe List, Carmen Lynch and Jon Dore. Pearl has performed in several festivals such as the Underground Comedy Festival and the Kennedy Center's District of Laughs Festival. She has been featured in the Washington Post's The Lily.

In "Improvised Game Show," three improvisers put their wit and spontaneity to the test as they tackle unpredictable prompts. They’ll earn the audience’s praise with their creativity and skill, but only one will emerge as the ultimate winner.

Doors open at 7pm show starts at 7:30pm - Tickets $15

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS:  RYAN KAHL LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH

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 8:00pm

***first 40 tickets comes with a free domestic tap, rail drink, or soft drink.  Only available to the first 40 customers- so order now- save money, and get a free drink at the show!****

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Ryan Kahl is a stand-up comedian based out of Minneapolis. He is fun-loving, well-meaning, and very nice. Ryan started performing when he was 18, and has since opened for Sean Patton, and some of the best comics in the Midwest.

He is a co-founder and co-producer of Clear Water Comedy, a comedy collective in his hometown of Eau Claire, WI. He was also selected as a 2016 Best Of performer at the 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival in Minneapolis, MN.

You can find him at @idiotryankahl on Instagram!  

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: Andy Erickson Live at The Plus!

Sunday, September 29th

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 7pm | Showtime 7:30pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Andy Erikson’s love of cats and unicorns is only surpassed by her love of performing standup comedy. In 2015 Andy placed in the top 5 on NBC’s Last Comic Standing and in 2016 she played Chanel #7 on Ryan Murphy’s television series Scream Queens on Fox. Andy intertwines silly one-liners with whimsical stories in a playful but thought-provoking way. She was once a semi-finalist for the Andy Kaufman award and has won several comedy competitions and performed at prestigious festivals over the years. Her favorite thing about comedy is making friends.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: BRAD WENZEL LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3RD

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

***LIMITED ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE.  WHEN YOU BUY IN ADVANCE, YOU RECEIVE A FREE RAIL DRINK, SOFT DRINK, OR DOMESTIC TAP WITH YOUR TICKET.  SO SAVE MONEY BY ORDERING NOW- PLUS YOU GET A FREE DRINK AT THE SHOW!***

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Brad Wenzel’s offbeat one-liners, dry delivery, and unassuming presence are what set him apart from other comedians. Brad has made 3 stand-up appearances on CONAN and more recently performed on Netflix is a Joke Radio. His debut comedy album Sweet Nothings was released on Jack White’s rock label, Third Man Records and can be heard on SiriusXM. Paste Magazine described Brad’s 2023 special, joke. joke. joke. as “Watching Wenzel feels like hanging out with your funniest, weirdest friend; it's relaxing and utterly enjoyable" Paste also listed joke. joke. joke. as one of the 20 best comedy specials of the year.

Since the age of 17, Brad has toured the country, honing his unique non-sequitur style of joke telling, all while maintaining an original, comedic voice. Simply put, he’s really funny. Other appearances include “New Faces” at the Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, and Bob & Tom.

"Are You Afraid of the Improv?" is a 1 hour long, completed improvised, comedic episode of the 90's classic "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: LUKE PAULING LIVE AT THE PLUS!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 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 8pm | Showtime 8:30pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Luke Pauling is a Minneapolis-based comic who was just looking for an excuse to leave his apartment. Cue to today, he’s gone from appreciating stand up comedy from the sidelines to writing and rewriting jokes on his boss's dime (and will continue to do so as long as no one tells on him). Soon after starting comedy, Luke's been a finalist in ACME’s 2023 Funniest Person in Minneapolis contest, House of Comedy's 2024 Funniest Person with a Day Job, as well as Comedy Corner Underground’s 2023 Funniest Person in Time and Space, where he is now a paid regular. Luke’s been able to find humor in digging through the awkward moments of his childhood and Catholic upbringing, and can be found sharing those less-than-stellar experiences all around the Midwest.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: TAYLOR WILLIAMSON LIVE AT THE PLUS!

Thursday, October 10th

The Plus

208 S Barstow Street

Eau Claire, WI

General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
All Tickets $15

Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7:30pm | Showtime 8:00pm

***first 40 ticket buyers receive a free select domestic tap, rail drink, or soft drink at the show!  Buy in advance early, and receive a free drink!***

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Taylor Williamson is a comedian best known for being runner up on America’s Got Talent. He started performing standup while he was a senior in high school in Del Mar, California. Soon after, he moved to LA and became the youngest comic to perform on The Late Late Show. He’s also appeared on shows like AGT: All Stars, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Last Call With Carson Daly, The Nick Cannon Show, and he was a semi finalist on Last Comic Standing.
Taylor’s been interviewed on podcasts like “WTF with Marc Maron” and “Bad Friends with Bobby Lee & Andrew Santino.” His comedy can be heard in his debut album titled “Laughter? I Hardly Know Her!” His brand new special, “Live At The Comedy Store”, is now streaming free on YouTube.
Taylor is most proud of performing on two USO tours for our troops around the world.

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"Are You Afraid of the Improv?" is a 1 hour long, completed improvised, comedic episode of the 90's classic "Are You Afraid of the Dark?"

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: SAM BONDHUS LIVE AT THE PLUS!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12TH

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 8:00pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Sam Bondhus has been named one of the Deafest Comedians in the Midwest. His physical yet innocent style comedy caters to audiences young and old. In 2022, he was crowned champion of the Duluth Roast Battle. In 2023, he was named a semifinalist in Acme’s Funniest Person Contest. Has opened for talented headliners such as Myq Kaplan, Willi C. Myles, and Tommy Ryman. His ultimate goal in comedy is to eventually hear the laughter.

Tickets on Sale September 1st!

Stand-up comedy night at Moon Ridge Brew Pub with Headliner Trevor Anderson!

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: GEOFFREY AUSMUS LIVE AT THE PLUS!

208 S BARSTOW STREET

EAU CLAIRE, WI

General Admission | ALL AGES (18+ recommended)
All Tickets $20

Doors open for dinner service at 6pm
Doors for show 7pm | Showtime 7:30pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Geoffrey Asmus began performing stand-up in 2013 immediately after wasting $143,548 in college.

Soon after Geoffrey was selected as a ‘New Face’ performer at Just For Laughs Montreal and featured on FOX’s ‘Laughs’ and Kevin Hart’s LOL Network.

Geoffrey is a regular at the world famous Comedy Cellar and has opened for Sam Morril, Mark Normand, Dan Soder, Daniel Sloss, Dave Attell and Ari Shaffir among others.

In 2021 Geoffrey released his first album “Prodigal Little Bitch” through 800lb Gorilla Records. The album went to #1 on iTunes and is played nationwide on SiriusXM radio.

Geoffrey also co-hosts the "You’re An Idiot” podcast which is the only funny podcast and is better than the Joe Rogan Experience.

Onstage and offstage Geoffrey will not make eye contact, which is a blessing for all.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: DWIGHT SIMMONS LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17TH

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 8:00pm

***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

Dwight's debut comedy special, "Who's The Master" debuted on YouTube on July of 2023. In that same year, he was selected to the 10,000 Laughs, Milwaukee, Flyover and West-End Comedy Festivals. His self-produced album "Sip and Pass" reached #1 on the iTunes comedy charts, making it his second release to do so. He was listed as Indiana’s selection for Thrillist’s 50 Best Undiscovered Comics in the country. Dwight’s comedy has been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL on Sirius XM and on the Bob and Tom show for which he is also a writer. He is a co-director of the Limestone Comedy Festival and the creator and host of the web series BrewTube Comedy. Be sure to check out his podcast Mat and Dwight Just Might wherever music is available.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: EMMA DALENBERG LIVE AT THE PLUS!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19TH

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 8:00pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

A real heavy hitter, measuring up at 6 feet and one inch tall, Emma Dalenberg approaches her sets with good vibes and a genuine love to connect with audiences of all backgrounds. Beginning her career at 19 years old in Minneapolis Minnesota, she has since toured all over the United States and through 5 European countries, at venues ranging from packed theaters and clubs to small-town dive bars and bowling alleys. She is a paid regular at the nationally renowned Acme Comedy Club, was voted 'Racket Magazine’s 2022 Minnesota Comic to Watch,’ is twice featured in the Minnesota Star Tribune, has opened for Michael Che, Dave Attell, and Big Jay Oakerson, and most impressively, got deported from Germany in December of 2022. Now, Emma is focused on developing her act across the country, returning to Europe for her “American Cream” Tour, and is bringing Riffs, a stand-up jazz collaboration, to life with a group of notable jazz musicians and Minneapolis comics. Still in her mid-twenties, Emma has a lot of growing to do, but at least emotional growth doesn’t hurt your knees. She's proud to have come up from her Midwestern trailer park beginnings and be a broke world traveler, with a good handful of subversive jokes, goofy stories, and intercultural observations to share.

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: CARMEN MORALES LIVE AT THE PLUS!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24th

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 8:00pm

***Limited advance tickets available!  When you buy in advance, you receive a free rail drink, select domestic tap beer, or soft drink at the show.  Save money, and get a free drink!***

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Carmen Morales has a captivating style which incorporates opinionated quick wit and outlandish ideals. Taking from family, friends and people from everyday encounters, she transforms personal experiences into hilarious commentary which leaves the audience doubled over in laughter. With a perfect combination of assertiveness, like-ability and vulnerability she has been well received by audiences internationally. She's been seen on HBO, Showtime, IFC, Freeform, Hulu and The World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles regularly. She’s been heard on Netflix is a Joke on Sirius XM radio, on The Church of What’s Happening Now with Joey Diaz, Getting Doug with High, & on her own hit podcast, “No Sir I Don’t Like it.” She's also headlined the San Diego Comedy Festival, Altercation Comedy Festival, Scruffy City Comedy Festival, and been featured in the New York Times. She has produced her own traveling comedy show, as well as performed in comedy clubs, colleges, military bases, strip malls, indie shows, dive bars, towns no one has ever heard of across the country.

The Yooper is Oh Claire Improv's annual Halloween show! Written by staff member JP Fry, The Yooper is a comedic homage to all of the 80's slasher films you grew up watching. The show will include, live practical effects like fake blood and fake gore and is meant to make you laugh your way through October. 

"The Yooper" is Oh Claire Improv's annual Halloween show! Written by staff member JP Fry, The Yooper is a comedic homage to all of the 80's slasher films you grew up watching. The show will include, live practical effects like fake blood and gore and is meant to make you laugh your way through October. 

CLEAR WATER COMEDY PRESENTS: BRYAN MILLER LIVE AT THE PLUS!

Saturday, October 26th

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 8:00pm

ABOUT OUR HEADLINER

Bryan Miller renounced all seriousness and quit his job as a newspaper editor to move to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and try standup comedy in 2008. In his first year he was a finalist in Acme’s Funniest Person in the Twin Cities contest, and just two years later he was spotted by Craig Ferguson, who invited him to do a spot on CBS’s The Late Late Show, where he made his network television debut in April 2012. Every week he writes football jokes for Costaki Economopoulos’s “Quick Snaps” podcast and radio segment, which is featured on the Bob & Tom Show and can be found on iTunes. He’s also a recurring opener for Minnesota Public Radio’s comedy variety show Wits. Bryan has appeared in the Great American Comedy Festival, the Boston Comedy Festival, and the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival, can be heard on Sirius/XM radio, and is featured on the Stand Up! Records compilation album “Nerd Alert.”

Listen to comedians Bryan Miller and Tim Slagle on their podcast Rule of 3. They spend three segments talking about News, Pop Culture, and the life of road comedians.  http://ruleofthree.podbean.com/

"The Yooper" is Oh Claire Improv's annual Halloween show! Written by staff member JP Fry, The Yooper is a comedic homage to all of the 80's slasher films you grew up watching. The show will include, live practical effects like fake blood and gore and is meant to make you laugh your way through October.

Lady Power Hour is Oh Claire Improv's first female comedy showcase!

This hilarious show is an all-female showcase that features some of Eau Claire's and the Chippewa Valley's funniest women performing stand-up, solo sketch, improv, and more!

Tickets are $15 - Doors open at 7pm show starts at 7:30pm

THE CLEAR WATER COMEDY STAND UP COMEDY CONTEST!

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 21ST
208 SOUTH BARSTOW STREET
EAU CLAIRE, WI

Registration begins at 7pm
Doors for the show 7:30pm
Show starts at 8:00pm

General Admission | All Ages (18+ RECOMMENDED, BUT NOT REQUIRED)

all tickets just $7

tickets available at the door and online

***BUY ONLINE, AND RECEIVE A FREE DOMESTIC TAP, RAIL DRINK, OR SOFT DRINK AT THE SHOW! ONLY AVAILABLE TO THE FIRST 40 TICKET BUYERS WHO BUY ONLINE, SO BUY NOW!!!****

Do you like stand up comedy? Have you ever thought about trying it? Then come compete in the Clear Water Comedy Stand Up Comedy Contest! Come one, come all- and make us laugh!

This night will also feature performances by members of Clear Water Comedy and some special guests!

IMPORTANT DETAILS

Performers:

- Plan a 5 minute set. Seriously. Do not go longer (it is better to do three minutes than five minutes)... you'll get more details at showtime.

- Sign up begins at 7pm. Show up, come find us, and we will fill you in on the rest.

- Want to be on show? ***YOU must be here by 8pm.***

-Where you perform in the show order is based on when you show up.   The first person to register gets to choose where they go in the order!  The earlier you arrive, the more control you have over your placement on the show.   Must be present to register- no friend sign up, texts, messages, emails, or other manner of registration will be accepted.  

-Anyone and everyone is allowed to perform. We strongly encourage you to try out one of the open mic nights in the area to practice before the show! All are eligible to win as long as they have never been paid for a performance at a Clear Water Comedy show in the past.

1st Prize-

-$100 CASH

-a free pass for you and a guest to come to every single Clear Water Comedy Show in 2025.

-you win the right to do a guest spot on a future Clear Water Comedy show!

Cash Prizes and Gift Certificates for other performers as well! Everyone who does a set wins something.

Audience response factors into the scores! Come perform, and bring your friends!

OTHER IMPORTANT DETAILS

-Clear Water Comedy and The Plus are absorbing your ticket fees. Buy in advance, and pay no fees, and receive a free drink at the show!

-Online sales close at 6pm the day of the show. Tickets can be purchased at the door following this time. The show is not- we repeat, NOT sold out unless there is a separate announcement. If you miss the window for online sales, just arrive when the doors open to assure your entry. Please do not call the restaurant.

-You do not need to purchase a ticket if you are performing. Just register at check-in, and you are good to go.

-The Plus is a full service restaurant. Drinks and food are available and can be ordered before or during the performance.

-All advance tickets are will-call, print at home, or e-ticket. No physical tickets will be printed or provided. A list will be present at the door to assure your entry when you buy in advance.

-Clear Water Comedy and The Plus reserve the right to remove or deny service to anyone who engages in disrespectful, unruly, or disruptive behavior. No talking, heckling, texting, or recording is permitted during the performance. If this takes place, you may be required to leave the show. No refunds will be provided in this event.

A 1 hour long short-form improv show with audience participation with Thanksgiving themes! Perfect for your "Blackout Wednesday" night before seeing the family on Thanksgiving

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: 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.

Dick Wolf Improv is an hour-long completely improvised episode of the famous show, Law and Order.