Michael Showalter as Eugene Mirman

9/17, 8:00pm - The Bell House - EUGENE MIRMAN COMEDY FESTIVAL OPENING NIGHT!
Sponsored by Planet Funny! "A made up comedy channel", with performances by Kristen Schaal, Pete Holmes, Jon Benjamin & Sal Lupo, Eugene Mirman and more! Plus videos from Leo Allen, Max Silvestri and many more! Featuring a whole roast pig, a cardboard VIP room, a special musical guest, and a big after party.

9/18, 7:30pm - Union Hall - DANIEL KITSON

9/18, 8:30pm - Bell House - INVITE THEM UP
Hosted by Bobby Tisdale with Eugene Mirman, Todd Barry, Reggie Watts, John Hodgman and special guests.

9/19, 6:00pm - Bell House * Early Show * - I'LL BE FAMOUS IN 5 YEARS (or a Copywriter / Audience Coordinator)
With Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Brent Sullivan, Patrick Borelli and more.

9/19, 7:30pm - Union Hall - DANIEL KITSON

9/19, 8:30pm - Bell House * Late Show * - THE COMEDIANS OF LAW AND ORDER
What is this show? Basically, it's comedians who we like who've been on at least one of the 9 different Law and Orders, including Zak Orth, AD Miles and more very special guests.

9/20, 3:00pm - Bell House - PANEL: WHY TALENTED PEOPLE CREATE TERRIBLE SHOWS
Eric Slovin and Leo Allen host a panel of comedians, executives and industry people discussing why so many talented people make such terrible shows.

9/20, 5:30pm - Union Hall - WITTY CARTOONS FOR SNOBS
Top cartoonists from The New Yorker and other crappier publications battle it out in a no-holds-barred cartoon-off with cartoons based on audience suggestions. Plus a surprise musical guest.

9/20, 6:00pm - Bell House * Early Show * - TEN DRINK MINIMUM - STORIES LEADING TO SOBRIETY
Hosted by Marc Maron with Michael Showalter, John Mulaney, Brett Gelman, Tony V and special guests. One drink included!

9/20, 8:30pm - Bell House * Late Show * - TEARING THE VEIL OF MAYA (and closing night bash)
With Eugene Mirman, Michael Showalter, Daniel Kitson, John Mulaney and special guests.

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Like I said, as the show dates approach, even more awesomeness will be announced. If you want to get warmed up for this marathon of comedy, check out Eugene Mirman, John Oliver, Wyatt Cenac, Ted Alexandro and more at an 826NYC benefit at the Highline Ballroom on September 14.

Three days earlier (9/11), Eugene joins David Cross and The Jesus Lizard at ATP NY.

Eugene, who happens to be a published author has a NEW ALBUM coming out on October 6th via Sub Pop Records entitled God is a Twelve Year Old Boy with Asperger's. It was recorded at the Lakeshore Theater in Chicago late last year and loaded with new material. I can't wait. Here is the tracklist:

God Is a Twelve-Year-Old Boy with Asperger's
1. Hello and Several Jokes on Topics Ranging from Elevators to Goofing Around on a Whale Watch
2. My Gas Got Shut Off--Boo!
3. Vancouver, Detroit, and Bears!
4. Divisive Online Banner Ads
5. America Is Better than Abortion
6. The Questionable Polls of Russia Today
7. I Found an iPod
8. The Will to Whatevs Book Tour and an Amazing Boy with Asperger's
9. Classmates.com
10. Sex, ??? AirLIES, and Videotape: A Three-Part Radio Play Very Based on a True Story
11. My Letter to ??? Airlines, Your Postcard to ??? Airlines

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