Ten

Ten days until we open, and for we here at Irish Fest headquarters that means just one thing: blind, debilitating panic.

So much to do, so little time. And yet, it will all get done thanks to hard work, dedication and caffeine in dangerous doses. As is our custom, here in the final ten days to the delight of probably no one, we begin our annual list of Ten Things In No Particular Order Not To Miss At Irish Fest This Year. Number 10, with ten days to go:

The Comedy Stage.

If you go to a lot of Irish festivals, you'll know that in some ways, we're all pretty similar. The bands, the workshops, the contests...you can find similar things at fests from Milwaukee to Maine. What you won't find at any other besides Kansas City-as least as far as I know-is a dedicated comedy stage presenting stand up comics from Ireland. This year, we're presenting a truly all-star line up too. Ian Coppinger, Barry Murphy and Dylan Moran. On any given night at a Dublin comedy club any single one of those three would sell out the house. All three together? For $5? Comedy gold.

You have two chances to see the show. Just two, 8:00 pm Saturday and same time Sunday. And I can't stress this enough: buy your tickets now. Right now. Both shows will sell out. Check out the comedians here and here. And get your tickets here.