Category: Upcoming Happenings

Manny Acosta: June 5 & 6 at 8PM

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Manny Acosta: June 5 & 6 at 8PM
Growing up in Chicago’s Humboldt Park, Manny Acosta found that being funny came natural to him. Not only was he the class clown, taking it even further as he got older, Manny became a professional clown alongside his father. Now, the proudly unique Dominican and Puerto Rican young man is making people laugh in a different way, on a stage sharing his sarcastic wit, edgy observations and unique views on anything and everything his hyperactive brain can think of! His energy and charm win over crowds as he explains his story of never fitting in because he always knew he was born to stand out. In his first few years as a stand-up comedian, Manny has been fortunate enough to have learned from and performed with incredible veteran comics such as: Vince Acevedo, Joey Villagomez, Calvin Evans, Kevin Farley, Alex Ortiz, Josh Blue, Damon Williams and more! Recently Manny has... More

Emo Philips: June 19 & 20 at 8PM

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Emo Philips: June 19 & 20 at 8PM
Described by Jay Leno as “the best joke writer in America” and by British comedian Gary Delaney as the best joke writer in the world, Emo Philips has performed over seven thousand stand-up shows in comedy clubs, colleges and theaters, including a multi-week run at the Playhouse Theatre in London’s West End. In 2018 & 2022-23, Emo toured with “Weird Al” Yankovic (over two hundred concerts across three continents); Emo will forever remember the standing ovation he received at Carnegie Hall. Emo has released comedy albums on the renowned Epic label; has had numerous cable specials (including an hour-long one on HBO); has performed stand-up many, many times on network television in America, Canada, Australia, Ireland, and the UK; has appeared in films (most notably as the table-saw demonstrator in UHF and as Salvador Dali in Weird: the “Weird Al” Yankovic Story); has lent his distinctive voice to audio books... More

Jamie Lissow: June 26 & 27

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Jamie Lissow: June 26 & 27
Actor and comedian Jamie Lissow is currently a regular weekly guest on the #1 rated late night talk show, Gutfeld! on Fox. Jamie is best known for his starring role in two seasons of the Netflix Original Series “Real Rob”, alongside SNL alums Rob Schneider, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald and David Spade; a show Jamie co-wrote and co-produced. Jamie has appeared on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing, has his own half hour Comedy Central special and a Dry Bar Comedy Special with over 20 Million views. Jamie recently wrapped his first movie, Daddy Daughter Trip, where he appears alongside John Cleese, Rob Schneider, and Michael Bublé – a movie he co-wrote and produced. Jamie is currently working on the feature film, The Animal 2, for Fox/Tubi and continues to headline comedy clubs across the country. More

Taylor Mason: July 10 & 11 at 8PM

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Taylor Mason: July 10 & 11 at 8PM
Taylor Mason loves to make people laugh, and is blessed to be able to perform 200-300 dates every year. Ever since he won Star Search (the predecessor to America’s Got Talent for those of you too young to know, or too old to remember), he’s been in great demand all across the US and all over the world. He combines comedy, ventriloquism and music to provide appropriate entertainment to the masses. More

Joe DeVito: July 17 & 18 at 8PM

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Joe DeVito: July 17 & 18 at 8PM
Whether taking on relationships, his Italian-American family, or current events, Joe DeVito’s dead-on timing, unexpected twists and sheer flights of lunacy make him a favorite at clubs and colleges across the USA, and at the top venues in New York City. After spending a decade as a journalist and advertising writer, Joe gave into his coworker’s demands to try performing so he could find fame, while they finally got some work done. Since then he’s appeared on television more than 150 times, including Comedy Central, The Late Late Show (CBS), Last Comic Standing (NBC), AXS-tv’s Gotham Comedy Live, Comics Unleashed, E! Network, CNN, Animal Planet, Discovery Channel, and more. He’s also been a regular panelist on FOX News Channel’s Red Eye, Kennedy, and The Greg Gutfeld Show, discussing current events with a satirical bent. As a writer, Joe has contributed to Maxim Magazine, MTV, and the award-winning film Super Size... More

Brian Hicks: July 17 & 18 at 7:00PM

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Brian Hicks: July 17 & 18 at 7:00PM
Brian Hicks has been delivering knockout stand-up for over 25 years with a style that blends smart writing, quick wit, and razor-sharp crowd work. He’s performed in clubs across the country, making audiences laugh with material that’s fast, funny, and always in the moment. Brian has opened for comedy heavyweights like Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, Chelsea Handler, and the Impractical Jokers. He’s a seasoned pro who knows how to work any crowd—whether he’s roasting the front row or dropping a perfectly timed punchline. No gimmicks. No pretense. Just a mic, a spotlight, and one of the sharpest comics working today. More

Karen Rontowski the Original Psychic Standup: July 24 & 25 at 8PM

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Karen Rontowski the Original Psychic Standup: July 24 & 25 at 8PM
Karen Rontowski’s fast-paced, quirky and charmingly optimistic comedy has been featured in clubs, TV, radio, and at corporate events all around the world. Her stand-up showcases endearing, self-effacing and intelligent characters that catch you by surprise every time. Karen uniquely blends comedy with her experience as a Paranormal Investigator, Tarot and reiki master. ✦ ✦ ✦ She is fascinated with the “afterlife” and is convinced she will someday have a near death experience because, “I never finish anything.” She explains, “Sometimes a ghost will just do the same thing over and over in life. That’s why I want to move into a house that is haunted by a maid.” ✦ ✦ ✦ Karen has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman, Sirius Satellite Radio, Comics Unleashed, Comedy.com, Live at Gotham, Comedy Central and Mysteries of the Unexplained. You can see her Dry Bar Comedy Special called Ridiculous Me on... More

Andy Gross: August 7 & 8 at 8PM

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Andy Gross: August 7 & 8 at 8PM
Andy Gross is one of the hottest stand up comic, magician and ventriloquist working today as evidenced by his sold out shows and devoted following! His videos have over 100 Million views and counting on the internet! He performs over 150 shows a year at comedy clubs, Las Vegas, cruise ships, fortune 500 corporate events, colleges and performing arts theaters everywhere. He is considered one of the best by his peers in the entertainment industry and he will leave you spellbound. You may recognize him from his numerous TV appearances, including most recently The Ellen show and an NBC television special featuring his talents. More

Craig Shoemaker: August 14 & 15 at 8PM

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Craig Shoemaker: August 14 & 15 at 8PM
FROM LOVE MASTER TO LAUGH MASTER Craig Shoemaker has spent over four decades proving that laughter is more than entertainment, it’s medicine. As a stand-up, Craig is best known for his iconic character The Lovemaster and for his comedy specials, including his Comedy Central special ranked in the Top 25 of all time. He’s earned two Emmy Awards, the American Comedy Award for “Best Male Stand-Up Comedian,” and has performed on every major network and streaming platform. He’s appeared in over 200 TV shows and films, with memorable roles on Parks and Recreation, Matlock, and even a cameo in Scream 2. Beyond the stage and screen, Craig has built an entirely new lane for himself as a leader in wellness and transformation. He is the founder of Laughter Worx, a corporate training company using his proprietary, non-comedic laughter techniques to shift workplace culture; creator of Laugh Bath™, an immersive laughter-healing... More
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