ANSONIA — Pat Oates is a standup comic who has appeared on WPLR, “Who Are These Podcasts,” and Compound Media.
Oates is determined to bring live comedy to the Valley, and he’s doing it through organizing open mic & regular shows at Retro Grub & Pub and RiverWalk Social, both on Elizabeth Street in downtown Derby.
Oates has a “birthday show” at Retro on Oct. 15 with John Romanoff. Click here for tickets.
Plus he’s started an open mic at Retro every Thursday. Sign ups start at 7:30 p.m., first act goes on at 8 p.m. There’s no cover or drink minimum.
He’s also talking about an open mic once a month at RiverWalk Social.
Click the video below to watch Oates talk comedy.