Through Sunday: The raw numbers behind the Make Me Laugh stand-up contest and tour are impressive: 100 comedians, 37 shows, 19 cities, 6,400 miles, 35 days. But the fact that the organizers — Dan Frigolette and former Denver comic Erik Anker — actually know their stuff doesn’t hurt. The competition invites comics to perform for a panel of judges (who also know their stuff, based on the Denver lineup) for prizes like publicity assistance and slots on headlining shows. It culminates with the “Comedy’s Best Kept Secret Show,” which features Frigolette and Anker, and in Denver, headliner Kurt Metzger (“Chappelle’s Show,” “Inside Amy Schumer”), at the Oriental Theater on March 29 ($15). Competitions take place March 27-28 at the Squire Lounge, Bug Theatre and Colorado Springs’ Sunshine Studios. Full lineup and schedule at .
