Comedy Show in Ferndale!

A fresh stand-up comedy showcase. Local talent, big laughs, intimate vibe.
Local Variety Co. presents Third Space Comedy — a monthly stand-up comedy event hosted in The Taproom at Urbanrest Brewing Company in Ferndale, MI.

Each show features a sharp lineup of regional comedians in an intimate space, complete with barrels, string lights, and good energy. We’re here to celebrate local talent and build community through comedy.

Headliner: Emmi Abel-Rutter
Emmi’s career kicked off in a non-traditional way – she combined her sales job with her comedy aspirations. In a pop-up style, she promoted one-night-only shows by word of mouth during corporate company events, organizing comedy nights in any space she could find: hotel rooms, lobbies, bars & retreats.

In 2023, Emmi became a full-time nomad: traveling around the world, performing in 8 countries along the way.
In 2024, she produced & headlined a sold-out show in Madrid, Spain.
2025 was a year of debuts - she wrote, produced & debuted her one-hour show: Big Fish, No Pond. Additionally, she performed in the Vermont Comedy Festival and launched her podcast, “Stories I Wouldn’t Tell My Nana.”

Emmi is currently performing around the U.S. In 2026, she’ll bring her show to the Alaska B4UDie Comedy Festival, the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland & the Geelong Comedy Festival in Australia.

Who said you have to be famous to go on a world tour?

TICKETING:
Please use Eventbrite to register in advance and save on tickets (advance tickets available on Eventbrite).
Same-day tickets are usually available for $20 at the door.

Doors at 6:15 PM // Programming begins at 6:30 PM. See agenda below

Agenda
6:15 PM - 6:29 PM · Check- In · Arrivals · Doors Open
6:30 PM - 7:25 PM · Curtain Call · Opening Acts
7:25 PM - 8:00 PM · Featured Headliner

—what people are saying—
"It’s truly wonderful to see how successful all of your events have been! We love that you’re creating opportunities for so many local artists."
-Mary T.

“Such an amazing night of creativity and community! I just loved the talent, people & atmosphere 👏🏻
-Amanda C.

“What an amazing vibe/atmosphere and such beautiful/amazing people! Cant wait for next time!”
SLSL 😌💜
-Giuseppe

AVERAGE EVENT RATING for Local Variety Co.
★★★★★ 4.7 stars based on 82 ratings across all events (provided by Meetup)

What people liked
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