Bend Comedy April Showcase - Immersion Brewing

Join us Friday, April 25 at 8pm for a hilarious lineup at Immersion Brewing, with headliners Ben Harkins and Mike Walter! Featuring Chris Kemper and James Hartenfeld! And Ryan Traughber hosting!  This is going to be an unforgettable night of comedy, so don’t miss out! Tickets are available now! VIP and General Admission! @ BendComedy.com -Ben Harkins- Ben Harkins is a Portland based comic. His unsweetened perspective and deadpan delivery have made him an audience favorite throughout the PNW. His irreverent material attacks everything from the cost of groceries to the extinction of species. Harkins won the Portland's Funniest person contest at Helium and was voted #1 in Willamette Weeks Funniest Five. He is a regular host at Helium and has performed in the Bridgetown, SF Sketchfest and Savage Henry Comedy festivals, among others. Harkins has opened for many pros including Paulie Shore, Beth Stelling, Kyle Kinane, Joe List, Nick Thune and Louis Katz. He hosts Chill N Fill Comedy every Thursday 8pm. He also directed and produced a hit Soap Opera called Intrigue- Public Access Soap Opera. -Mike “Wally” Walter- Mike Walter has brought his razor-sharp comedy to stages across the globe. A two-time finalist on MTV’s America’s Funniest People, Mike’s credits include Showtime, the Seattle International Comedy Competition, and a year-long residency as the comedy star of Showgirls at Harrah’s. He’s also performed on three tours through the Middle East, bringing laughter to U.S. troops stationed overseas. With a seasoned style and undeniable charisma, Mike delivers laughs that land every time. -Chris Kemper- Chirs Kemper has been doing comedy for three years, professional joke writer. His jokes have been heard on every late night talk show, Comedy Central, and every big club, casino and cruise ship all over the US and Canada.He is currently the host of Growling With Laughter, a monthly comedy showcase in Beaverton. -James Hartenfeld- Garnering recent attention from Adult Swim and SXSW, James Hartenfeld is a Portland based comedian best known for standup and creating Ricky Winters. As seen on TNT's The Librarians, James headlines shows and festivals all over the country. He's been voted a top 5 Portland Comedian by Willamette Week and has opened for Mark Normand, Kyle Kinane, among other comedy stars. He's been described as "brilliant at fucking with people" and "one of the most original voices in the current comedy crop."