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| Guy Branum The creator and host of truTV’s Talk Show The Game Show, a hilarious mashup of two beloved television formats that pits comedians and celebrities against each other for the title of “Best Guest of the Night.” He recently starred in the Universal rom-com BROS with Billy Eichner as well as writing on the new Mel Brooks variety series History of the World, Part II alongside Nick Kroll, Wanda Sykes, and Ike Barinholtz. You can catch him on the new Apple series Platonic with Rose Byrne and Seth Rogan and the latest season of Hacks. He was also heavily featured in the new Netflix documentary, Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution. His published book My Life As A Goddess is a collection of side-splitting and illuminating essays and was quoted as being “Wickedly smart, funny and witty” by Kirkus Reviews and recently made NPR’s 2018 Good Reads List and Entertainment Weekly’s Must List.
Aug 30th, 31st & Sept 1st BUY TICKETS HERE
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Tacarra Williams There is a new beast killing the comedy game that makes people cry laughing, and she is absolutely beautiful!Tacarra Williams is the consummate hyphenate–school teacher, plus sized model, motivational speaker, and fearless writer. Known throughout the comedy industry as at “The Beautiful Beast,” from the moment she picks up the microphone, until the time she walks off stage, audiences can feel the laughter erupt–using her hard-won wisdom learned from the streets of NYC, her experience as a young mother, and her most recent endeavor as a Life Skills coach to inmates in the largest jail system in American, Tacarra dares to be the voice for every woman…never afraid to say what is on everyone’s mind, refusing to bow down to the prejudiced opinions of men Tacarra’s attitude towards female empowerment has earned her respect and love from women throughout the country.
September 13th & 14th
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Myq Kaplan Myq Kaplan is a comedian named Mike Kaplan. He has been seen on the Tonight Show, Conan, The Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Seth Meyers, in his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special, and in his own one-hour special on Amazon, Small, Dork, and Handsome. He has been a finalist on Last Comic Standing and has appeared on America’s Got Talent. His album “Vegan Mind Meld” was one of iTunes’ top 10 comedy albums of the year, and his newest album "A.K.A." debuted at #1. The New York Times called it "invigoratingly funny" and included it among its five "coronavirus best new comedy specials"..."to remind you of the old normal." And here we are in the new weird! Enjoy!
September 7th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Desi Alexander’s Cuffing Season Tour Desi Alexander is an actor/comedian from Baltimore with a limitless talent to bring to the stage. Having a growing audience of over 500,00 followers that he entertains daily. He was a school teacher by day and comic by night before following his dream full time. His late father, named him after a bit from "Eddie Murphy Delirious” and the rest is history. He’s evolved into not only a great comic, but a writer and actor also featuring in movies and television. You can also catch his comedy sketch show series “Tonight’s Special Guest” on Amazon. You don’t want to miss a show with Desi! He has performed with Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker, Tommy Davidson, Paul Mooney, and many other countless legends in comedy. He also writes and directs his own productions. This year Desi is headlining his own tour creating the "Tonight’s Special Guest tour" all over the country.
September 12th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Dante Chang & Melanie Iglesias Melanie Iglesias is best known for being a correspondent on MTV’s “Off the Bat”. Melanie hosts the baseball meets pop culture show with Sway, Fat-Joe, and Chris Distefano where they play pranks, interview players and celebrities, play in-studio games, and showcase lifestyle features. She also known for MTV’s Guy Code/Girl Code, where she gives insight from a woman’s point of view about the ins and outs of the code.
September 20th & 21st BUY TICKETS HERE
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Paris Sashay & Friends 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.
August 4th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Monty Franklin MONTY FRANKLIN - YEAH NAH TOUR - Fresh off the back of supporting globally renowned comedians Joe Rogan, Rob Schneider and Jim Breuer on tour, Australian born and now LA based stand-up MONTY FRANKLIN will continue his international tour - YEAH, NAH - which has already seen him play to over one million Americans across 40 states - and will hit several more US cities in Sep before reaching London, Amsterdam, Berlin, Zurich and Copenhagen in Europe, touring over to Asia and culminate in a set of homecoming shows in Australia in November. Monty’s experiences as an Australian navigating his way through American culture have had over one billion views and amassed a cult following online.
Sept 25th 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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Family Magic Show w/ Magician Braden Carlisle! Braden Carlisle is coming to the Arlington Drafthouse and he can't wait to astonish and amaze you!
"Beautifully Done!" - Penn & Teller
Direct from Colorado! Comedy Magician Braden Carlisle tours the country with his scalable theater show for family audiences. In his home state of Colorado, Braden has performed a monthly Sold-Out Magic Show for 68 consecutive months.
Far from the tackiness or cheesiness* often associated with magicians, Braden’s magic is funny, sharp, and relies on a lifetime of practice and performing experience. You’ve seen a rabbit get pulled out of a hat, but have you seen a man swallow a balloon larger than a small child?
The best part about Braden's show is that it appeals to all ages. The humor is family friendly and the magic is universally awe-inspiring. You will be thinking about that big finale long after you leave the theater.
This show is filled with inspiring music, magic, and hilarious comedy. Get your tickets now to see the funniest magic show you will ever experience.
September 29th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Teton Gravity Research: Beyond the Fantasy Get ready for an unforgettable night of social stoke and adrenaline-pumping action as TGR brings its latest ski and snowboard film, “Beyond the Fantasy,” to Arlington! Don't miss your chance to be a part of this epic event - buy your tickets now and immerse yourself in the whimsical imagination of our athletes as they push the boundaries of what's possible on snow.
October 10th & 11th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Tammy Pescatelli Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings a brassy sexiness coupled with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences - holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating, and family life all while using a tongue-in-cheek humor style. As relatable as she is hilarious, male and female audiences agree that they wish Tammy was their best friend or sister! Tammy‘s reality series, A Stand Up Mother (which she co-created, executive produced, wrote, and starred in) documented her life as she balanced her family and her growing career with a lot of laughs.
October 18th & 19th BUY TICKETS HERE
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