Things to do in Denver today, Nov. 30: Dolls with Balls, 3 Course Comedy and more

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Nov. 30, 2016, 11:30 a.m.

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3 Course Comedy, the monthly live show and podcast that combines food and laughs, is back tonight at the Deer Pile, 206 E. 13th Ave. Adrian Mesa and Eric Henderson will talk about the best part of waking up: making breakfast.

Food will be served at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. There’s no cover.

Over at Ratio Beerworks, 2920 Larimer St., a different kind of comedy.

The Doom Room asks stand up comedians to come up with material from the “Screen of Doom.” Tonights show features Kevin O’Brien, Geoff Tice, Katie Bowman, Ben Bryant, Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Patrick Scott, Ian Douglas Terry and host Andrew Bueno.

The show is free and starts at 8 p.m.

The five-year anniversary of Dolls with Balls bingo is coming up, and to celebrate, they’re taking tonight’s game at M Uptown, 700 E. 17th Ave., to a new level.

Call 303-832-1333 to make a reservation. It’s free to play at the game starts at 9 p.m.

Candy Cask Month is coming to an end at Copper Kettle Brewing Co., 1338 S. Valentia St., #100. Stop by anytime from 2 to 9 p.m. today to try the Coconut Chocolate Porter — a dark, malty beer with chocolate and coconut flavors. As always, it’ll be served with a side of candy.

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