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SUMMARY:Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Up Next: A Night of Rising Improv Stars\n			April 18\, 2026\n	  |\n9:00 pm\n	  –\n10:00 pm\n	 \nCatch the next generation of improv comedy! Up Next showcases rising stars turning spontaneous ideas into laugh-out-loud scenes. \nCatch the next big names in improv at Up Next\, a showcase featuring emerging troupes ready to light up the stage. Each group brings their own unique style\, fearless creativity\, and spontaneous humor to every scene. They turn ideas into moments that will have you laughing out loud. \nWith wild characters and imaginative scenes\, Up Next is your front-row seat to the future of improv. Come cheer them on as they test boundaries\, explore new voices\, and bring the house down one scene at a time. \n	get tickets online or at the door\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Big Couch			\n	\n\n1045 Desire Street\n		\n		New Orleans\,\n	LA\n	70117\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling	\n\n\n	\n		Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
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LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	The Big Big Show: Improv Comedy Inspired by Storytelling\n			April 18\, 2026\n	  |\n7:30 pm\n	  –\n8:30 pm\n	 \nTrue Stories. Top Talent. Totally Improvised. The Big Big Show turns New Orleans tales into unpredictable\, unforgettable comedy. \nEvery Saturday night at Big Couch\, The Big Big Show brings together real stories and top-tier improv comedy. Each show incorporates with a true tales from a local guests — an artist\, bartender\, musician\, teacher\, business owner\, your eccentric neighbor. Inspired by that story’s heart\, humor\, and chaos\, our cast of fearlessly funny improvisers turns truth into hilarity\, crafting scenes that are unpredictable and unforgettable. \nYes\, this is a weekly show. But\, every show features a new storyteller\, a new cast\, and\, therefore\, totally new reasons to laugh! \nRooted in improv and infused with the rhythm and personality of New Orleans\, this is a show that celebrates the city’s collective voice — one story and one scene at a time. \nCheck our social media for this week’s guest! \nBig Couch is a BYOB venue\, so free to stop at your favorite neighborhood bar or store for your drinks. We have concessions with soft drinks and snacks and plenty of room to lounge and chat. \n	get tickets online or at the door\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Big Couch			\n	\n\n1045 Desire Street\n		\n		New Orleans\,\n	LA\n	70117\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers	\n\n\n	\n		Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/the-big-big-show-improv-comedy-inspired-by-storytelling-9/
LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers\n			April 18\, 2026\n	  |\n1:00 pm\n	  –\n2:00 pm\n	 \nJoin other comedic improvisers of all levels for a fun set of scenes. \nJust because improv is unscripted\, doesn’t mean you can’t practice it! We welcome improvisers of all levels to join us weekly to hone their improv skills\, learn new ones\, and connect with fun folks. An improv jam is an opportunity for anyone to perform and watch scenes. You can have an awesome time while developing your ability and observing others use theirs. \nImprov Jams consist of one-hour sessions on Saturdays from 1 pm to 2 pm at Big Couch – 1045 Desire St. \nAll jams are free\, and registration is recommended. \nWe strongly encourage participation; however\, those curious about improv that just want to observe are welcome to do so! \n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Big Couch			\n	\n\n1045 Desire Street\n		\n		New Orleans\,\n	LA\n	70117\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				Coaches' Improv Comedy Tournament	\n\n\n	\n		Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
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SUMMARY:Open Door Policy: Improv Comedy by Us with You
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Open Door Policy: Improv Comedy by Us with You\n			April 17\, 2026\n	  |\n9:00 pm\n	  –\n10:00 pm\n	 \nIt’s improv chaos as controlled and succinct as possible. \nGordy and Nick adhere to a strict Open Door Policy. We want to know your thoughts and ideas! \nAt Open Door Policy\, you’ll see an hour of two-prov with a little twist. Once Gordy or Nick flip the sign to “OPEN\,” anyone from the audience can jump into the scene and become part of the world. Add your character. Call out the weird thing we missed. Act as our friendship counselor. It’s all on the table! Once we flip to “CLOSED\,” we’ll clear the stage\, finish the scene\, and do it all over again. \n	get tickets online or at the door\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Big Couch			\n	\n\n1045 Desire Street\n		\n		New Orleans\,\n	LA\n	70117\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				Whose Friday Night Is It Anyway?!? Sketch & Improv Comedy	\n\n\n	\n		Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/open-door-policy-improv-comedy-by-us-with-you/
LOCATION:Big Couch\, 1045 Desire Street\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
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SUMMARY:Catalyst: Fast-Paced Improv Comedy from a Spark
DESCRIPTION:« All Events\n \n\n	Catalyst: Fast-Paced Improv Comedy from a Spark\n			April 16\, 2026\n	  |\n8:00 pm\n	  –\n9:00 pm\n	 \nCatalyst is fast\, tangential improv where one spark ignites the next. Scenes shift quickly\, following the fun\, not the rules. \nEvery idea ignites something new. That’s the focus for Catalyst\, a high-octane improv comedy show where one moment sparks the next. It’s got no rules\, no limits\, and exists through pure momentum. Using fast\, tangential device work\, our cast of sharp improvisers create scenes that morph and expand with explosive energy. Blink\, and we’re somewhere new. \nIt’s a chain reaction of comedy where fun leads the way. \n	get tickets online or at the door\n\n	\n	Add to calendar	\n		\n	\n \n\n\n	Google Calendar\n\n\n	iCalendar\n\n\n	Outlook 365\n\n\n	Outlook Live\n\n\n\n			\n		Big Couch			\n	\n\n1045 Desire Street\n		\n		New Orleans\,\n	LA\n	70117\n	United States\n\n\n	+ Google Map \n\n					\n						\n	 \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n				Double Duos: Improv Comedy in Pairs	\n\n\n	\n		Free Comedy Jam for Improvisers
URL:https://bigcouchnola.com/event/catalyst-fast-paced-improv-comedy-from-a-spark-3/
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