The 5th Annual Alaska B4uDie Comedy Festival Kick Off Party!

Live at Van’s Dive Bar
Doors 6:30- Seating Limited

FREE SHOW

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 & Awards, with standup from:
Greg Rowland, Rudy Ascott, Matt Burgoon, Paco Leshan, Andrea Feniger, Matti Ray Harvey, Bryan Otten, Austin Fortune & More!

Live at Koot’s
Doors 6:30pm

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

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 & More!

Live at Koot’s
Doors 6:30 pm

Tickets Here:https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1548870?

Talented comedians from across the Lower 48 states who have NEVER been to Alaska before.
Standup from:
Ray Roberts, Stephen Henry, Mike Smith, Bridjet Menduyk, Wendy Wilkins, Evan Rollins & More!

Live at Koot’s
Doors 8:45pm

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

Gather round kiddies. It's time for B4uDie Campfire tales, with some of the funniest short story tellers of the festival.
Kickback and enjoy, listen and get toasted.

Standup from: Ryan Rogers, Ray Roberts, Derek Anthony, Goldie Gold, Sabrina Speers and More!
Hosted by Joe Stolz

Live at The Broken Blender   Thursday, April 3rd  
Doors 6:30pm   Show at 7:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available
Tickets $15

Tickets Here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1625502

The Best of B4uDie is hitting the road and heading back to The Denali Arts Council at he Sheldon Art’s Hangar in Talketna!

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   Thursday, April 3rd
Doors 6:30pm Show at 7:00pm
* General & VIP Seating Available

Tickets Here: https://denaliartscouncil.app.neoncrm.com/event.jsp?event=3284& 

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 & More!
Hosted by Paco Leshan

Live at Koot's Thursday, April 3rd
Doors 6:30pm  Show at 7:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available

Tickets Here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/15504

B4uDie Camp is breaking in new Campers Live at The Whale’s Tail inside The Captain Cook. Who’s earning their merit badges in One Liners & Crowd Work?

Standup From: Tamra Brown, Liz Reaves, Ryan Rogers, Akudo Ejelonu, Ryan Ergo, Joe Striks, Zach Williams, Elke Thoms & More!
Hosted by Ida Taylor

Live at The Whale’s Tail in Captain Cook Thursday, April 3rd
Doors 6:30pm  Show at 7:00pm
21+ * Limited & VIP Seating Available
FREE Show followed by an Open Mic

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.

Live at Koot's Thursday, April 3rd
Doors 8:45pm  Show at 9:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available

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

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

Live at The Gumbo House Thursday, April 3rd
Doors 8:45pm Show at 9:00pm
18+ Cash Bar
Tickets Here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/alaskab4udiecomedyfestival/1550519?

Smackbox Entertainment and Alaska B4uDie Presents The Best of B4uDie Comedy Festival LIVE at The Cordova Center North Star Theater 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.

Zach Williams is based in Memphis, TN where he host Bell Curve comedy, a weekly open mic and co-produces the High Cotton Comedy Show. His comedy has been described as dark and subversive, but mostly it’s just puns. He would like to thank his family and his girlfriend for supporting him in all his indulgent endeavors. 

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

Live at The Cordova Center North Star Theater   Friday, April 4th
Doors 6:30pm Show at 7:00pm
Ages 21+ * General Seating Available

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

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 & More!
Hosted by Jared Hazen

Live at Koot's  Friday, April 4th
Doors 6:30pm   Show at 7:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available

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

Alaska Is A Joke: A Comedy Showcase

7 p.m. Friday, April 4 Anchorage Museum Auditorium

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

Live at The Anchorage Museum Friday, April 4th

Free. Seating is first-come, first-served; come early and check out the First Friday offerings at Tricksters and Sourdoughs before the show.

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.

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Featuring: and Andrea Feniger
Hosted by: Ben Peterson

Live at The Bear Tooth Theatre Pub
Friday, April 4th
Doors 7:00pm  Show 7:30pm
Ages 14-21+General & VIP Seating Available

Tickets Here: TBA

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 & More!
Hosted by Joe Stolz

Live at Koot's Friday, April 4th
Doors 8:45pm   Show at 9:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available
Tickets

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.

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Featuring: Ray Roberts
Hosted by: Rudy Ascott

Doors 8:30pm Show 9:00pm
21+ * Member, General & VIP Seating Available

Tickets Here: TBA

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 & More!
Hosted by Ida Taylor

Live at Rage City Vintage  Saturday, April 5th
Doors 6:00pm Show at 6:30pm
Ages 14+ * Limited General & VIP Seating Available

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

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.

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Featuring: Curtis Cook and Andrea Feniger
Hosted by: Matthew S. Burgoon

Live at Koot's   Saturday, April 5th
Doors 6:30pm  Show 7:00pm
21+ * Limited General & VIP Seating Available
Tickets $25 Advance &  $30

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

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

Live at The Gumbo House  Friday, April 5th
Doors 7:00pm  Show at 7:30pm
18+ Cash Bar

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

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”.

Live at The Yukon Bar  Saturday, April 5th
Doors 7:30pm Show at 8:00pm
21+ * Limited General & VIP Seating Available

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

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

Live at Koot's Ice Bar    Saturday, April 5th
Doors 8:45pm   Show at 9:00pm
21+ * Limited & VIP Seating Available
$20 Early &  $30 General Admission

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

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.

Standup From: Special Lineup To Be Announced!
Hosted by Ben Peterson

Live at Koot's Saturday, April 5th
Doors 8:45pm   Show at 9:00pm
21+ * VIP Seating Available

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

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

Live at Anchorage Museum  Sunday, April 6th
Doors 2:30pm Show at 3:00pm
Ages 14+ * General & VIP Seating Available

FREE SHOW

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!

Live at Koot’s  Sunday, April 6th
Doors 5:00pm Show at 5:30pm
21+ * General & VIP Seating Available

FREE SHOW

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.

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Featuring: Chaz Carter & D. Lo
Hosted by: Joe stolz

Doors 5:30pm
Ages 14+ * General & VIP Seating Available

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

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 & More!
Hosted By: Sabrina Speers

Live at Koot’s * Sunday, April 6th
Doors 7:00pm * Show at 7:30pm
21+ * General & VIP Seating Available

FREE SHOW