Join us each week as we celebrate Comedy genres and artists
All Included with Your National Comedy Center Admission

Buddy Comedy
June 20 – June 26

From Laurel & Hardy to Cheech & Chong, the buddy comedy is one of our most enduring and beloved comedic formulas. This week we celebrate our favorite friends-on-a-mission.

Comedy in the Workplace
June 27 – July 3

From The Office and 30 Rock, to Cheers and M*A*S*H, workplace humor has been at the center of some of the most revered films and television shows of all time. Play hooky this week and spend time with your favorite comedy coworkers.

The Healing Power of Comedy
July 4 – July 10

It’s intuitive: Laughter makes us feel better. Now more than ever, let’s tap into comedy’s incredible power to uplift us, foster empathy, and boost our emotional health.

Animation & Cartooning
July 11 – July 10

Cartoons make us laugh, feel, think, and come together, carrying an appeal that spans generations. Join us in celebrating the animated films, comic strips, and cartoons that have been a mainstay of our comedy heritage for over a century.

Slapstick Comedy
July 18 – July 24

What is it about falling down, getting bonked, or taking a pie in the face that is so reliably funny? Visit us this week to explore the art of slapstick comedy–from the silent film era to today’s most beloved blockbusters.

Legends of Comedy
July 25 – July 31

Comedy is a vital art form that shapes the world we live in. This week, we celebrate legendary comedic voices from Richard Pryor to Joan Rivers that have opened our minds, spoken truth to power, and changed the course of history.

We Love Lucy & Desi
August 1 – August 7

Since its debut in 1951, I Love Lucy has bought joy and inspiration to millions. Join us as we mark the 70^th anniversary of “I Love Lucy” and the 25th anniversary of the Lucy Desi Museum and honor the legacies of two pioneering American innovators.