FALL RIVER (WBSM) — Calling all comedy enthusiasts, a week of laughter, jokes, and entertainment is coming soon to the SouthCoast with a unique opportunity you don't want to miss.

The best of New York City and Los Angeles standup comics are taking the stage right on the fantail deck on the USS Massachusetts in Fall River for the first time ever.

As part of the Whale City Comedy Festival, "Battleship Comedy" will host a two-show event at the Battleship Cove on Saturday, August 31, marking a historical moment for the comedy world.

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Lights, Cameras, Action

"Battleship Comedy" will feature comedians with great jokes and laughter, surrounded by a beautiful waterfront.

The night will be event-filled with food and entertainment. Come prepared in your best outfit because you might just be on TV during the event.

As the standup takes the stage, a production team will film the event live. Although there are no details behind the production, we can only imagine it's for a pretty big deal.

What's a show without dinner? Following the night's last show, Society Coffee Bar in Somerset will provide an after-party with dinner and drinks.

Whale City Comedy Festival

Festival founder Ashlie Thatcher, a local to the SouthCoast, set out to create the best live comedy experience in the region.

Whale City Comedy provides a stage for over 30 comedians of different styles and backgrounds to come together.

What was established in 2022 has quickly grown into a comedy festival today. Comedy enthusiasts can now experience a unique standup experience catered to the SouthCoast community.

SouthCoast's Best Standup

Whale City Comedy Festival is a five-night standup comedy experience held on the SouthCoast of Massachusetts every Labor Day weekend.

From August 28 to September 1, the festival will host comedy shows across the region at unique venues.

The show has various locations this year, including Westport, New Bedford and Fall River.

According to the website, all shows will feature Ray Harrington, Oscar Aydin (Bravo), Laura Severse, Dough Key and more.

If you are an avid comedy show fan, you might have even seen some of this year's comics featured on Netflix, Hulu, Bravo, Comedy Central, Conan, The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and more.

The Whale City Comedy Festival is a few weeks away, but there's no doubt that tickets will go quickly. Get tickets and see a full list of events on the Whale City Comedy website.

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