Ticket info, schedules for 2009 Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival

Remember a couple of weeks ago when I told you that Eugene Mirman was putting together his second annual Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival? Well, if you would like to know more about who will be performing and when, as well as how to get yourself some tickets, then you are in luck as long as you keep reading this post. Just as in 2008, the 2009 edition will find Eugene Mirman hosting shows from in the Park Slope and Gowanus sections of Brooklyn at The Bell House and Union Hall. Tickets for all shows will go on sale Aug. 16 via Ticketweb.

There may be late additions, subtractions and multiplications as it gets closer to the festival dates of Sept. 17-20, 2009. It's a lot of Mirman's friends in comedy — and he has good friends in comedy — plus a great get in multiple dates from Daniel Kitson and an "Invite Them Up" reunion. Here's how the schedule is shaping up so far…(all descriptions provided by the festival)…

THURSDAY, SEPT. 17

Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival Opening night party!
Sponsored by Planet Funny! "A made up comedy channel"
With performances by Kristen Schaal, Pete Holmes, Jon Benjamin + Sal Lupo, Eugene Mirman and more!
Plus videos from: Leo Allen, Max Silvestri and many more!
Featuring a whole roast pig and a cardboard VIP room.
+ Special musical guest. And big after party. Starts at 8 p.m. at The Bell House. $20

FRIDAY, SEPT. 18

Daniel Kitson. Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., at Union Hall. $12

"Invite Them Up"
Hosted by: Bobby Tisdale with Eugene Mirman, Todd Barry, Reggie Watts, John Hodgman and special guests. Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m., at Bell House. $15

SATURDAY, SEPT. 19

Daniel Kitson Doors at 7:30 p.m., show at 8 p.m., at Union Hall. $12

I'll Be Famous in 5 Years (or a Copywriter / Audience Coordinator)
With Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Brent Sullivan, Patrick Borelli and more. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., at Bell House. $10

The Comedians of Law and Order
What is this show? Basically, it's comedians who we like who've been on at least one of the 9 different Law and Orders, including Zak Orth, A.D. Miles and more very special guests.
Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m., at Bell House. $15

SUNDAY, SEPT. 20

Witty Cartoons for Snobs!
Top cartoonists from The New Yorker and other crappier publications battle it out in a no-holds-barred cartoon-off with cartoons based on audience suggestions. Plus a surprise musical guest.
Doors at 5:30 p.m., show at 6 p.m., at Union Hall.
$10

Panel: Why Talented People Create Terrible Shows
Eric Slovin and Leo Allen host a panel of comedians, executives and industry people discussing why so many talented people make such terrible shows.
Doors at 3 p.m., show at 3:30 p.m., at Bell House. $7

Ten-Drink Minimum: Stories Leading to Sobriety
Hosted by: Marc Maron with Michael Showalter, John Mulaney, Brett Gelman, Tony V and special guest. Doors at 6 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m., at Bell House. $15 (one drink included)

Tearing the Veil of Maya (and closing night party)
With: Eugene Mirman, Michael Showalter, Daniel Kitson, John Mulaney and special guests.
Doors at 8:30 p.m., show at 9 p.m., at Bell House. $15

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