Photo by israel palacio on Unsplash. Illustrative stock image; not a photograph of the reported location or event.

An indoor evening option is coming to Traverse City Comedy Club when Connie Ettinger performs on Friday, October 16, and Saturday, October 17.

Both organizer ticket listings schedule the show from 8 to 9:30 p.m., giving readers two dates to compare when planning a night out.

For Cherry Buzz readers choosing between outdoor autumn activities and evening entertainment, the shows offer a specific plan that does not depend on a fall-color forecast.

Start with the date that works for your group, then check ticket availability before arranging the rest of the evening.

What the show listing tells us

Ettinger’s event description presents an animated observational style that draws on everyday absurdities and her background in law.

Topics listed include adolescence, the justice system and questionable human behavior.

That description gives a useful indication of the advertised material, but it does not promise a fixed set list or the same performance word for word on both evenings.

If you are choosing entertainment for someone else, share the performer information so they can judge whether that style interests them.

Readers with content or age concerns should ask the venue for guidance before purchasing.

The listings reviewed do not provide a clear age policy, so this article does not describe the show as suitable for children.

Tickets and location

Both dates display a price of $27.65 including fees at the time of verification.

That is a ticket price, not a package including dinner, drinks or transportation.

Use the listing for your intended evening and review the final checkout before paying, since availability and purchasing terms can change.

The venue is at 738 South Garfield Avenue in Traverse City.

Share that address with everyone coming rather than sending only the club’s name and assuming they know its location.

The organizer lists 231-421-1880 as a contact number.

Call with questions about seating, accessibility, age restrictions or arrival arrangements that are not answered in the ticket information.

Build the evening around the start time

If you plan dinner first, choose a reservation that leaves a comfortable interval before the 8 p.m. performance.

Keep the restaurant plan separate from the show booking so a delay at one stop does not turn into a missed start at the next.

The event listings confirm the performance time but do not establish a door-opening time.

Doors, seating arrangements and any purchase minimum remain unconfirmed, so ask the venue rather than treating guesses as part of the plan.

Groups should coordinate their date and ticket purchases early, particularly if everyone wants to attend the same performance.

Buying independently without agreeing on Friday or Saturday can leave friends with perfectly valid tickets for different nights.

Before purchase, read the cancellation and transfer terms shown by the ticket seller.

If plans change, those terms are more useful than assuming a ticket can automatically be moved to the other performance.

A useful indoor option for October

An indoor show can be the main event for the evening or a plan you choose while other daytime activities remain weather dependent.

It should not be treated as a guaranteed last-minute backup, because ticket availability still matters.

Check the organizer’s current listing shortly before leaving in case the schedule has changed.

Keep your booking confirmation ready and allow time for the venue’s check-in arrangements.

With the date, ticket and arrival details settled, the evening becomes a straightforward Traverse City outing built around live comedy rather than an overpacked itinerary.

Verified October 8, 2026

Friday tickets · Saturday tickets · Venue contact