Goodbyes are hard whether it be a beloved pet, replacing a Tivo or putting on your black Nikes and graduating to a comet after your cult initiation. Unless you use it to promote a comedy show as a marketing gimmick to sell tickets! We are not above that! But Monkey’s Uncle will be there for you during your grief.

The first stage of grieving a loss is denial (Larry who?) followed by anger (keying Larry’s car,) then bargaining (Hey Mike, wanna come back to Monkey’s Uncle?,) then depression (cutting Larry’s name on your arm while listening to Rent which is Larry’s favorite,) then acceptance (Larry really is gay.)

Larry “Punmeister” Epstein got all Shelley Long on us and got a job offer he couldn’t refuse so he is packing up family and house to move to the East Coast in August. Our July 28 show is dedicated to him. We’re planning a show on scale of our anniversary shows for you. Lots of Larry’s favorite games, favorite characters and more puns than you can stick at a stick in a sticky situation. Larry joke: Ever since my friend had all the digits amputated from his feet, I find him very annoying. I think I might be lack-toes intolerant.

Larry’s Farewell Tour
(But Like Cher’s Farewell…We Hope)
Wednesday, July 28
@ 7:30 pm
Avenue Theater
417 East 17th Avenue (between Logan and Pennsylvania)
(Map)
303.321.5925
$10

You can now order tickets for the 8-Year Anniversary show on November 11 in advance of the show. We know! Who would have thought that’s what advance means! Tickets can be purchased at Ticket Leap! We’re just doing what we can for your convenience.

NOVEMBER EDITION

8 YEARS TOGETHER • We’d like some bronze lace to wear as our anniversary gift, thank you. It’s the only way to look mechanical and sexy at the same time. It’s November which means our huge anniversary show. We have a new intro, at least one new game and some new characters to debut for you. As an added bonus: MIKE! Original Monkey Mike will be on stage with us. We’re squealingly excited! Mostly because we just totally made up a new word.

November 11 @ 7:30 PM – Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue (between Logan & Penn), Denver. All part of the Wednesday Night Comedy Series that includes Mile Hi-Larity, The Rodents Of Unusual Size, The Wigs and The R.I.P. Each show is only $10 a person.

VALUE PACKS FOR IMPROV SHOWS • Needing to save money? The Avenue has a deal for you. In fact, there are two of them:

Wednesday Laugh Pack
Every Laugh Pack contains a ticket for admission to
four different Wednesday comedy groups.
At only $30, you save 25% off the regular admission price.

Wednesday Punch Card
See four Wednesday shows, the fifth is FREE!
You can also use the Punch Card with the Laugh Pack, meaning you
get savings that will blow your mind ! ! !

FUNNY SHIRTS IN OUR STORE • There are two new funny designs in our online store. Over the next several weeks we’ll continue to roll out a design based on each of the Monkeys. Shari’s “I was told there would be no math” and Larry’s “I’m not gay. I just love musicals” are currently available. Each comes in a variety of t-shirts and Larry’s is even on coffee mugs. Check out our store on Cafe Press. Designs by Dustin J. Craig.

SOCIAL NETWORKING

Monkey’s Uncle on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Monkeys-Uncle-Comedy-Improv/52339139367

And/or you can follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/monkeysunclecom

SHOW SCHEDULE

8-Year Anniversay Show

Special guest: Mike Sjerven!
Wednesday, November 11
@ 7:30 pm
Avenue Theater
417 E. 17th Avenue (between Logan & Penn)
3rd Level (Map)
303-433-1000
$10

We are running around getting ready for the big 8 Year Anniversary show on November 11. One of the fun things we like to do is put together a music mix filled with what we think are the best songs from the 5 show mixes we’ve done during the year. Well, here is this year’s. We hope you like it and we hope to see you at the show.

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SEPTEMBER EDITION

DEBUTANTE BALL • It’s official. We’re at the Avenue Theater and our debut will be this Wednesday, Sept 9. We have the cutest little dress picked out and no one best be showing up dressed better than us. There will be eye scratching if someone does. No gifts please.

Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM, Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue (between Logan & Penn), Denver. All part of the Wednesday Night Comedy Series that includes Mile Hi-Larity, The Rodents Of Unusual Size, The Wigs and The R.I.P. Each show is only $10 a person.

FUNNY SHIRTS IN OUR STORE • There are two new funny designs in our online store. Over the next several weeks we’ll continue to roll out a design based on each of the Monkeys. Shari’s “I was told there would be no math” and Larry’s “I’m not gay. I just love musicals” are currently available. Each comes in a variety of t-shirts and Larry’s is even on coffee mugs. Check out our store on Cafe Press. Designs by Dustin J. Craig.

We love Larry, but the things Larry loves make him easily susceptible to ribbing and many, many, many inside jokes. He loves his wife. He loves his daughters. But he also loves the musical theater. Loves it. Adores it. Covets it even — to the point of listening to the show tunes channel on his satellite radio on outings with the other Monkeys. Much to their chagrin.

It’s so bad that he simply has got to live 5 minutes from Downtown Gay to explain this.

Anyway, if you, too, love the musical, this shirt will ensure your masculinity is kept intact with the added bonus of you finally being accepted into society.

Check out the MU store at http://www.cafepress.com/mucomedy. Make sure to check out Shari’s shirt there, too.

You know you want it. Here is what we are hoping to be a line of personal Monkey t-shirts. This one Shari’s. She says this whenever we have to count or add or subtract or think and it always makes us laugh. You can get this on our store by clicking the store button above. There are several types of t-shirts to choose from, but if you would like it on something else, let us know and we’ll put it on another thing or something.

Enjoy!

Monkey’s Uncle has now joined the Avenue Theater family of performers and we couldn’t be more excited. Starting on September 9th, we will be performing on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

This move will allow us to perform in a theater-style space again with a group that is Denver renowned for comedy — Chicken Lips. Bob & Dave have been doing this for years and we are honored they have opened their arms to the Monkeys. Tickets will now be $10; however, you can park for free around the theater area and while we encourage you to partake of the concession stand, there is no minimum to do so. Yes, they serve alcohol.

With that said, we cordially invite you to our Avenue Debutante Ball. No need to dress up for the occasion unless you just happen to have a tux or bustier laying about. We’ll be dressed up in our new casual shirts though, so there’s a reason to attend.

Mark you calendar with a recurring event: Second Wednesday of the month, 7:30 PM, Avenue Theater, 417 E. 17th Avenue (between Logan & Penn), Denver. All part of the Wednesday Night Comedy Series that includes Mile Hi-Larity, The Rodents Of Unusual Size and The Wigs. Each show is only $10 a person.

Just a quick note to let you know that our August Jazz@Jack’s show has been canceled as has our Monday night slot. Don’t worry, the Monkeys are talking and brain storming about our options and will have an announcement in the next couple of weeks. In the meantime, make sure you catch our show with The Rodents on Friday, August 14th: When Animals Improv IV.

Friday, August 14th
@ 7:30 pm
Avenue Theater
417 East 17th Avenue (between Logan and Pennsylvania)
(Map)
303.321.5925
$15
Buy tickets online!

Oh, boy, have we got a line up for you. Starting this Wednesday, you can support Smile Train through a series of three shows (listed below). The Monkeys will be helping out on Wednesday. The purpose is to raise money for surgeries for kids with cleft palates and lips in an attempt to give them a more normal life. It’s a great cause and Heather of the Rodents of Unusual Size (and her lovely assistant, Steve) have put together three whiz-bang shows. You will also find a donation link below if you can’t attend.

And speaking of Heather, she will be joining us for your regularly scheduled show on July 20. Yes, that means we’ve moved back to the third Monday of the month — please make a note of it. Heather is absolutely hilarious and will be using us as a cathartic measure after planning three benefit shows. The show starts at 7:30 as usual.

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SHOW SCHEDULE

The Rodents Of Usual Size Present
Benefit For Smile Train
July 15-17
@ 7:30 pm
3 Shows!

July 15 & 17 @ Avenue Theater
417 East 17th Ave
(We’ll be helping July 15th!)
Get Tickets for July 15
Get Tickets for July 17

July 16 @ ‘E’ Project
9797 W Colfax Ave
Get Tickets

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Donate coz it’s a good cause.

Monday, July 20th
@ 7:30 pm
Jazz@Jack’s
Denver Pavilions, 16th Street Mall, Denver
3rd Level (Map)
303-433-1000
$7