Annual comedy night at Maenner-Chor Club

Norristown MaennerChor Club is holding its 5th annual comedy night on Saturday, May 19. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. Cost is $25 a person with a cash bar and food. This is a non-smoking event.

The stand-up acts scheduled to perform are Jeff Pirrami, Joey Callahan and Missy Grynkiewicz.

Pirrami has opened for the Charlie Daniels Band, 3 Dog Night, the Temptations, 4 Tops and Ray Charles, according to his biography.

According to his website, Callahan has been seen on Comedy Central, and ESPN’s “Lighter Side of Sports” and Fox TV. Joey is also a national headliner and opening act for such names as Richard Belzar, Steven Wright, Bobby Collins, Michael Winslow, Joe Piscopo, Jeff Marder, Bob Nelson and Weird Al Yankovic.

Grynkiewicz, according to her bio, “is a comedian, mom and motivational speaker with a sharpwitted, universal style that captivates audiences around the country. She enjoys naps, her new dog, Dennis, and making up words that no one else understands.”

She’s been featured in “Road Spill” on TruTV and in the feature film “Days of Power” with Eric Roberts released in 2018.

Tickets for the comedy night can be purchased at the door, or by visiting http://www.norristownmaennerchor.com/

Norristown announces concert schedule

Norristown Recreation Committee announced its summer 2018 concert schedule. Concerts are every Sunday, except where noted, and begin at 7 p.m. at the Fire Chiefs Memorial Bandshell at Elmwood Park. The concert series is sponsored by the Arcadia Foundation. Asterisks indicate the performance is part of the Sounds of Norristown on Thursday nights. SUMMER 2018 CONCERTS *MAY 17: ALLEN REYNOLDS BAND MAY 20: OLD SCHOOL ( 80’S HARD ROCK BAND) MAY 27: DEAN GAROFOLO (ELVIS) JUNE 3: FLOWER POWER (CLASSIC ROCK) JUNE 10: MONKEEPHILES (MONKEES TRIBUTE BAND) JUNE 17: BEACH BUMZ ( BEACH SOUNDS) *JUNE 21: SKITTY SHOW (A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING) JUNE 24: SOFA KINGS (WILL MAKE YOU WANT TO DANCE) JULY 1: WILDFLOWER (VARIETY OF SOUNDS) JULY 4: OLD SCH0OL noon, WILDFLOWER 7 JULY 8: AM RADIO (60’S/70’S RADIO HITS) JULY 15: MARK RENO (ELVIS) *JULY 19: VERDI BAND JULY 22: BRITISH INVASION (60’S BRITISH/AMERICAN MUSIC) JULY 29: THE WINSTONS (MOTOWN SOUL REVUE) AUG 5: HIGH NOON (SOUTHERN ROCK) AUG 12: WHISKEYHICKON BOYS (A UNIQUE SOUND) *AUGUST 16: PEDRO VILLASENOR ( MARIACHI) AUG 19: FABFORWARD (POST BEATLES MUSIC) AUG 26: SUPERNATURALS ( GREAT CLASSIC ROCK WITH HORNS) SEPT 2: NEWSPAPER TAXIS (BEATLES TRIBUTE) SEPT 8: ARTS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL SEPT 9: R & B ALL-STARS

Check on cancellations 610-270-0467 day of concert.

Run 2 Remember at Norristown Farm Park

On Sunday, May 20 walk or run in this 5th anniversary 5K event in honor of fallen hero and Norristown Area High School graduate Jason “Jake” Moletzsky. Participation options include individual or team registration. Registration fees are waived for current students. Anyone who is not a student (over 18) may register to run at $30 a person before May 14 by visiting http://www. jakesrun2remember.com/ home.html.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Jason S. Moletzsky Memorial Scholarship Fund awarded to a senior at NAHS with plans to enter the military following graduation. To register email info (name, age, gender and team name if applicable) to jakesrun2remember@gmail.com.

Avenue Q performances at Center Theatre

Now through May 13: Tickets are now on sale for “Avenue Q,” part flesh, part felt and packed with heart, AVENUE Q is a laugh out loud show intended for mature audiences only. Show dates: May 11, 12, 18, 19 at 8 PM; May 13 at 2 PM at The Center Theater, 208 DeKalb St, Norristown. For tickets, visit https://thecentretheater.com/