The Raise the Woof comedy event will take place May 18 at the Renaissance Theatre.

MANSFIELD — The Humane Society of Richland County ​will be hosting Raise the Woof Stand Up Comedy Event on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Renaissance Theatre. ​Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

​Advance tickets for the event are $18 and are available now ​online ​at raisethewoofcomedy.​eventbrite.com.​ Tickets will also be available at the door on the day of the event.​

Missy Houghton, Executive Director of the Humane Society, ​is excited to host this comedy show at the Renaissance Theatre.

“Comedy has such universal appeal, especially in this community. Raise the Woof combines hilarious stand up comedy with a very important cause: animal welfare. This is a perfect way to support our organization and have a great time in a beautiful venue.”

The Humane Society of Richland County is a 501c3 non profit ​ committed to advocating and compassionately caring for the abandoned and abused animals in our community. It receives no government funding, and ​the entire budget is supported through the generosity of community donors.

​F​or ​ the most updated​ information on th​is event or about the Humane Society of Richland County​, go to the ​Facebook page at www.facebook.com/adoptourstrays.