Atlanta Comedian Joel Byars Hosts Funny Fridays Comedy Show

Award-winning comic brings rotating lineup of local talent to Studio Theatre

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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Atlanta's award-winning comedian Joel Byars is hosting a weekly comedy showcase called Funny Fridays at the Studio Theatre. The high-energy show features a rotating lineup of top local comics and is open to audiences 16 and older.

Why it matters

The Funny Fridays event provides a platform for up-and-coming Atlanta comedians to showcase their talents and build a following in the local comedy scene. It also offers residents an affordable, family-friendly entertainment option on Friday nights.

The details

Funny Fridays transforms the Studio Theatre into a comedy club setting, with Byars serving as the host and curator of the rotating lineup of local comics. The shows are intended to be "clean-ish" in content, making them accessible to a wide range of audience members.

  • The first Funny Fridays event took place on March 6, 2026.

The players

Joel Byars

An award-winning comedian from Atlanta who is hosting the Funny Fridays comedy showcase.

Studio Theatre

The venue in Atlanta that is hosting the Funny Fridays comedy shows, transforming its space into a comedy club setting.

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What they’re saying

“Kick off your weekend with hilarious, clean-ish comedy at Funny Fridays, hosted by Atlanta's award-winning comedian Joel Byars!”

— Studio Theatre (creativeloafing.com)

The takeaway

Funny Fridays provides Atlanta residents with an affordable, family-friendly comedy option on weekend nights, while also giving local comedians a platform to showcase their talents and build a following in the city's thriving comedy scene.