Hailing from Chickamauga, Georgia, where he began doing standup sets at the age of 16, Corey Ryan Forrester combines humor and common sense in a high-energy act filled with Southern charm and storytelling. Challenging regional stereotypes, the comedian uses his platform to share progressive takes on society, culture, and politics. The author of two bestselling books, Forrester also co-hosts the “wellRED” and “Puttin’ On Airs” podcasts, and has sold TV shows to ABC, CBS, and FOX.
$32.45, 8:30pm. The Southern Café & Music Hall, 103 S. First St. thesoutherncville.com
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