Comedy: Stand-up and improv benefits take over Denver scene
Friday-Aug. 19: The Front Range comedy scene will continue standing up for worthy causes, starting with a benefit for victims of the Aurora theater shooting. Host Bradley Haltom will be joined on Friday by local comics Chris Carlton, Nathan Lund, Chris Charpentier, Matt Baca, Ben Roy, above, and more at the Oriental Theater on Friday for the Healing Hearts with Laughter benefit. 9:30 p.m. 4335 W. 44th Ave. $10. theoriental theater.com. Also, the fifth annual slate of Smile Train improv comedy shows, to benefit kids with cleft palates, kicks off Monday and continues through Aug. 19 at the Spark and Avenue theaters. Various times and shows, 985 Santa Fe Drive and 417 E. 17th Ave. $15. John Wenzel
