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Ahmed Ahmed Ahmed Ahmed is an internationally touring comedian and been in the comedy business going on 30 years. He’s also the co-founder of the groundbreaking Axis Of Evil Comedy Tour which aired on Comedy Central and later went on to make history taking that tour all around the Middle East performing for over 20,000 people. Ahmed has been seen on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, has 2 Showtime comedy specials, Vince Vaughn‘s Wild West Comedy Show, WEEDS, Swingers, You Don’t Mess With The Zohan and Iron Man. He’s been in dozens of news articles and press including The View, CNN, Wall Street Journal, NPR, BBC, TMZ, NY Times and Post, Newsweek and GQ to name a few.
May 24th & 25th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Zack Lyman Zack Lyman, a national touring comedian/writer based in New York City, is best known for his work on “The Big Laugh” TV Show (Amazon Prime) and “Zen Comedy” hour special (Amazon Prime). He has entertained audiences in black box theaters and comedy clubs across the country with his high-energy comedy. Zack has also performed at the Best of Fest (Loveland Comedy Festival) and has been recognized as a “Comic to Watch.” Catch him performing across the country on his upcoming tour.
May 23rd BUY TICKETS HERE
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Raj Sharma Raj Sharma has been entertaining audiences, all over the world, for the last 21 years. Raj was the first comedy special ever produced by The Laugh Factory. He then set his sights overseas where he performed to sold out crowds in England, Ireland, Dubai and India. Raj received the first, and only, 1 hour profile on India’s NDTV’s “Rising Stars of Comedy”.SNL Alum, Darrell Hammond, called him “One of the freshest voices in comedy” and Tom Rhodes said he is “head crushingly funny”. Don’t miss a chance to see Raj Sharma at a club near you.
May 26th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Jessie "Jetski" Johnson Jessie "Jetski" Johnson is a music school drop-out and trumpet player turned stand-up comedian from Phoenix, now blossoming in Los Angeles. She is a paid regular at the World Famous Comedy Store and frequently performs at the Comedy Mothership in Austin. She is a cast member on two of the most popular comedy podcasts today: the Kill Tony Podcast and the Bad Friends Podcast with Andrew Santino and Bobby Lee. Catch her on the road with the Bad Friends tour, featuring for Anthony Jeselnik or headlining a city near you!
June 7th & 8th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Willie Barcena RAUCOUS, IRREVERENT, AND NEVER POLITICALLY CORRECT, WILLIE BARCENA IS ONE OF THE SHARPEST MINDS IN COMEDY. HIS UNIVERSAL MATERIAL SPANS FAMILY, RELIGION, RACE, SEX, POLITICS, AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU AREN’T SUPPOSED TO TALK ABOUT. HIS TWELVE TONIGHT SHOW APPEARANCES ARE AMONG THE MOST FREQUENT FOR ANY COMEDIAN AND BY FAR THE MOST FOR ANY LATINO COMEDIAN. A 20-YEAR COMEDY VETERAN AND ROAD WARRIOR, WILLIE BRINGS LAUGHS AND INSIGHTS ALL OVER THE WORLD, INCLUDING MANY SHOWS FOR THE TROOPS STATIONED ABROAD.
April 18th BUY TICKETS HERE |
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Doug Loves Movies Comedian Doug Benson ("Super High Me" and Comedy Central's "The High Court") hosts a podcast where he talks to his hilarious special surprise guests about his first love…movies! To have a chance at winning some prizes, bring a movie themed name tag! June 8th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Peter Antoniou From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage.
June 27th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Ryan Goodcase Ryan Goodcase is a fast-rising comedian and actor praised for his smart writing paired with a dry delivery. in 2019, Ryan became the youngest person to win the World Series of Comedy. He also won the 45th San Francisco International Comedy Competition in 2021. He became a paid regular at the Punchline San Francisco, Cobb's Comedy Club, Comedy & Magic, and a dozen other clubs nationwide. He can be seen live at this year's Netflix is a Joke Festival and was named as a Netflix...Introducing comedian. His debut comedy special, Maybe They're Dead was recently released. You may also recognize him as the actor playing an apathetic Bed, Bath & Beyond employee in a series of comedic online commercials.
June 26th BUY TICKETS HERE |
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Marsha And The Positrons Marsha and the Positrons specialize in fun songs about science & how the world works with positive social messages! The Washington Post says this kindie (kids + indie) band is "...among the Washington area's most creative and distinctive" children's musicians. Sing and dance along to their "...jazz-flavored, poppy rock sound.." and "delightfully catchy" songs with "engaging lyrics" that inspire curiosity about science and bring smiles to all ages! August 24th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Rich Vos Rich Vos’ has four specials on Comedy Central and over 100 television appearances. He has been seen on HBO, HBO Max, Netflix, Showtime and Starz. Rich also produced and starred in the documentary “Women Aren’t Funny”, appeared in Judd Apatows “King of Staten Island."
Aug 2nd & 3rd BUY TICKETS HERE
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Paris Sashay Paris Sashay is a comedienne, actor, writer and producer from Washington, DC, currently residing in New York. Her command as a seasoned storyteller makes even the mundane experience feel like an adventure. Audiences across the country fall in love with her infectious laugh, wit, and style. Nothing can stop Paris’ ascension to stardom, unequivocally one of the funniest rising comediennes with highlighted performances at Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal along with appearances on Comedy Central, Pause on HBO Max, and BET 50 Central. Tiffany Haddish mentioned Paris on the most recent season of her Netflix comedy specials ‘She Ready’. Her comedy special can be seen on ‘Unprotected Sets on EPIX’ produced by Wanda Sykes.
May 31st & June 1st BUY TICKETS HERE
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Doug Benson & Friends Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts (“Doug Loves Movies” and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me,” “The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled,” "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and for presiding over “The High Court” as ‘Judge Doug’ on Comedy Central
June 6th @ 4:20pm BUY TICKETS HERE
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Brittany Brave Brittany Brave is a NYC-via-Miami based comedian, actress, writer, producer and host who’s been seen on TBS, MTV, Quibi, The Wendy Williams Show, SiriusXM and featured in The New York Times, ELLE, Ashton Kutcher’s A-Plus, TimeOut New York, Entrepreneur Magazine and more.
June 9th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Opey Olagbaju Opeyemi ('Opey') Olagbaju is a Nigerian American stand-up comedian and writer that currently is staffed on CBS’ BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA. Previously, Opey wrote and starred in BAMMAS, a half hour pilot that was produced for Hulu. He also has written for CLOSE ENOUGH at HBO Max and was Story Editor on BETTY for HBO. Other writing credits include UNRELATED for Freeform, I LOVE YOU AMERICA WITH SARAH SILVERMAN for Hulu, THE NEW NEGROES for Comedy Central, and Phoebe Robinson's DOING THE MOST. Opey is also a Fellow of the Sundance Institute's Episodic Lab from 2019. As a stand-up, Opey was a "New Face" at Just For Laughs in Montreal as well as the Moontower Festival in Austin (Summer 2024), and was named one of the "Comics You Should and Will Know in 2023" by New York Magazine.
June 15th & 15th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Zack Fox Zack Fox is an Atlanta-raised rapper, DJ, actor, comedian, artist, and writer with an ever-expanding following and footprint on the culture. An ascendent musician who has played sold out shows and festivals across North America, Europe, and Australia, Zack released his debut album “shut the fuck up talking to me” independently via Alpha Pup in October 2021 featuring production from The Alchemist, Kenny Beats, and BNYX. His follow up R&B EP “wood tip” was released in December 2022.
In 2024, Zack is in full DJ mode. Looking to develop this side of his business and expand his fanbase. Beyond music – Zack currently plays the clueless yet lovable Tariq in the Emmy award-winning hit comedy Abbott Elementary.
June 21st & 22nd BUY TICKETS HERE
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Ariel Elias Described as “a sly young comic from Kentucky” by the New York Times, Ariel has also been featured in Rolling Stone, the Washington Post, and on Good Morning America. As a traveling stand up comedian, she has performed on the set of the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel and was named a “New Face” at the 2021 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival. After catching Jimmy Kimmel’s attention with a viral stand up clip that displayed her cool, calm, and hilarious composure, he invited Ariel to make her late night television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live! In the same week she also appeared for an interview on the daytime talk show, Sherri. When not performing or writing, she’s probably petting a dog or struggling through a puzzle.
June 28th & 29th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Extraordinary Card Magic Of Jason Ladanye Jason Ladanye is a professional, award-winning sleight-of-hand entertainer who has performed card magic all around the world for the last twenty years. Jason exposes the underground world of cheating at cards and how to beat Las Vegas if you have the skills. He has spent a lifetime mastering this skill set and it’s an experience your guests will never forget.
July 6th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Andrew Dismukes Andrew Dismukes is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. This year, he returned to "Saturday Night Live" for his third season as a cast member after starting on the show as a staff writer in Season 43. He is a series regular in the forthcoming Amazon animated original, THE HOSPITAL, alongside Maya Rudolph, Natasha Lyonne, Kieran Culkin and more. Andrew started performing stand up comedy in Austin, TX while studying at the University of Texas where he received a B.S. in radio, television and film. He has performed all across North America and the UK. In 2017 he was named one of the New Faces at the Just For Laughs Festival. He's also performed at the Moon Tower Comedy Festival, the Dublin comedy Festival, Clusterfest and the New York Comedy Festival, to name a few.
July 25th, 26th & 27th BUY TICKETS HERE
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| Flip Orely Orley has been seen on “Entertainment Tonight,” "The Today Show," “Comic Strip Live,” the "Ricki Lake Show," Maury Povich" and "Space Ghost Coast To Coast." It is his uncanny way with subjects, his finely tuned power of suggestion and rapid-fire delivery that keeps audiences coming back for more. Unlike past generations of hypnotists, Orley does not humiliate his subjects for comic effect, but entertains by enlightening his audiences...often with lasting beneficial effects on those who have been inducted. After making them forget their own names, having them regress to age 5, or pledge undying love to complete strangers in a highly original version of “The Newlywed Game.” Flip’s subjects often awaken from their hypnotic trance reporting less stress, sleep better, have more energy, and a renewed libido! Flip is adamant about “not” embarrassing his volunteers.
Aug 1st & 2nd BUY TICKETS HERE
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Will King Will King is a viral comedy and parody singer who has topped the iTunes comedy charts and currently has over 200 million views and 450k followers across social media. He's recently been performing on sold out comedy shows with Dusty Slay, Brad Upton, Kevin Farley, Tammy Pescatelli, Trae Crowder, and Chris Franjola. You may have heard Will's parody "Something's Wrong With Stacy's Mom" that amassed 55 million views in only 7 days or his Taylor Swift/Travis Kelce inspired song "Flag On The Play" that has over 40 million views to date. Follow King on all socials @WillKingMusic (AS SEEN ON: ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, GOOD DAY LA, WHISKEY RIFF, SNOPES, YAHOO NEWS)***Will's show consists of original comedy songs and parodies of well known songs***
Aug 8th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Will Burkart Will Burkart is a Los Angeles based stand up comedian and actor. After growing up in the SF Bay Area, he moved out to LA and quickly established himself as one of the hardest working young comics on the scene. Given the massive popularity of his stand up clips on social media, Will's fan base has skyrocketed over the past few years amassing over 500k followers and more than 150 million views. In 2023, Will embarked on a 45 city nationwide tour selling out venues across the country. As the tour continues this year, Will is also slated to headline in the Netflix is a Joke festival.
Aug 9th & 10th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Tim Meadows Tim Meadows is an actor, writer comedian who was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for ten seasons. Tim played John Glascot on the ABC sitcom The Goldbergs throughout its ten seasons and starred as the same character in Schooled for its two-season run. Meadows also played the school principal in the hit comedy Mean Girls and co-starred with Adam Sandler and Chris Rock in the blockbuster comedies Grown Ups and Grown Ups 2.
Sept 26th, 27th & 28th BUY TICKETS HERE
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