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Taylor Williamson Taylor Williamson is a comedian best known for being runner up on America’s Got Talent. He started performing standup while he was a senior in high school in Del Mar, California. Soon after, he moved to LA and became the youngest comic to perform on The Late Late Show. He’s also appeared on shows like AGT: All Stars, Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham, Last Call With Carson Daly, The Nick Cannon Show, and he was a semi finalist on Last Comic Standing. March 29th & 30th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Family Friendly Comedy Magician Joseph Young Joseph Young is a Nine-Time Award-Winning Clean Comedy Magician from Big Stone Gap, Virginia who is one of the most sought-after family friendly entertainers in the nation. He has shared his talents throughout the United States for 25+ years. Every show is appropriate for all audiences including children, teens, adults, and seniors. DO NOT Miss this show! March 30th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Desi Alexander 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. March 28th BUY TICKETS HERE |
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Erica Rhodes Erica Rhodes from her latest album Ladybug!! April 19th & 20th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Magic + Comedy W/ Wes Barker Wes Barker's show features amazing magic tricks, crazy stunts, crowd interaction, and comedy from start to finish. Wes has performed all over the world, both live and on TV. He has appeared on America's Got Talent, ELLEN, Wizard Wars, and MTV's Greatest Party Stories Ever, and Penn & Teller: Fool Us (twice!). Wes has a unique and hilarious style that will have you laughing, cheering, and completely mind blown! Once you step into this show you will understand why Wes has earned over 200 millions of views online and his own 10 episode TV show called, Big Trick Energy. Don't miss the funniest magic show ever! April 28th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Barry Brewer Barry's multifaceted style and content distinguish him among other comedians, making him comparable to the likes of comedy sensation Jamie Foxx. Barry hilariously incorporates his artistry and musicianship into his comedic satire, leaving his audiences amused. His innate ability to bring humor to high profile discussion topics and usually uncomfortable subject matter humanizes him. Barry’s approach of blending jokes with substance has landed him access to perform at high profile comedy clubs and colleges across the globe. March 30th BUY TICKETS HERE
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My Condolences: Joncea Dixon's LIVE One Hour Special Dedicated To Her Mother May 11th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Lemonparty Live Podcast Lemonparty is a Los Angles based comedy podcast hosted by Ben Avery, Jace Avery and Devan Costa. Voted best new comedy podcast by The New York Times. Past guests include Barack Obama, Travis Scott & James Corden. May 8th 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! April 14th BUY TICKETS HERE
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| Kenice Mobley has been on the Vulture list of Comedians You Should Know and has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and the 2022 Netflix is a Joke Fest as part of the Introducing… showcase. Her debut album Follow Up Question was released last December and was featured on Paste Magazine’s Best Comedy Albums of 2022 and in Ebony Magazine. You can find her on Instagram (6k) and Twitter (10.7k). In her new one-woman show Don’t Kill Yourself Yet, Kenice takes a comical, dynamic look at depression, trauma, and being better. April 15th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Letter To Artists Film Festival The Catholic Art Institute is proud to present a screening of the First Annual “Letter to Artists Film Festival”. The Festival is recognizing the work of artists inspired by the Letter to Artists written by Pope St. John Paul II. Festival entrant were encouraged to read the document for thematic inspiration and explore topics including the impulse to create and the demands of art and beauty; the particular emotional and pragmatic challenges that artists must overcome; the connection between creativity and community; why art matters and how it can heal, connect, and deepen us; why the life of religious faith needs the arts; and how art makes the ineffable visceral. April 14th BUY TICKETS HERE
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K-VON Millions have seen K-von's comedy clips on TikTok & YouTube. He’s now the most famous half-Persian comedian in the world. Recent appearances on Dry Bar Comedy, NETFLIX, NBC's ‘Last Comic Standing’, and his popular TED Talk have made him soar in popularity. You can currently stream his new hilarious movie alongside Jon Heder (aka Napoleon Dynamite) “Funny Thing About Love”. April 4th, 5th & 6th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Carlos Mencia No Hate No Fear Tour Comedian Carlos Mencia is best known for his raw and unfiltered style of comedy, which he has showcased to great success on comedy stages, and in television shows and movies. He has recently gone back to his comedic roots on his No Hate No Fear comedy tour, sharing his newest material with smaller, more intimate audiences. As a comedian who finds the hilarious irony in both the day-to-day and the newsworthy events, Carlos is never lacking in material; he recently shot two stand-up specials due out later this year. Carlos will also reprise his role as Felix Boulevardez in Disney+'s "The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder," the revival of the groundbreaking animated series "The Proud Family." The show is heading into its second season.
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Alec Flynn Alec's Don't Tell Comedy appearance has amassed over 2.1M views after reaching 100k in its first 24 hours.
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Brian Posehn Brian Posehn has been busy for a while. As a writer/actor/stand-up comic, he doesn’t have a ton of down time. He just recorded his fourth hour-long stand-up special. He’s currently co-creating and starring in an upcoming cartoon for Nickelodeon with Fall Out Boy’s Joe Trohman. Brian was an NSA intern on TruTV’s Top Secret Videos. You can also catch Brian on the popular Disney Plus show The Mandalorian, the acclaimed Netflix show Lady Dynamite, FX’s You’re The Worst and in his recurring roles on The Big Bang Theory and New Girl. He was one of the stars of Comedy Central's popular show, The Sarah Silverman Program. He has also appeared on such seminal sitcoms as Seinfeld, NewsRadio, Everybody Loves Raymond, Friends, The Neighborhood and a recurring role on Just Shoot Me.
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| "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.
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AWLA Presents: The Dog Film Festival The NY Dog Film Festival® is an annual philanthropic celebration of the love between dogs and their people.
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AWLA Presents: The Cat Film Festival The NY Cat Film Festival™ is an exploration through film of the fascinating felines who share our lives, creating a shared audience experience that inspires, educates and entertains. Cats have their own unique and indescribable bond with people – even when living independently as community cats. For far too long, felines have been the “invisible” part of the human-animal bond and it’s time to shine the spotlight on these magnificent creatures and the humans devoted to them. Proceeds to benefit The Animal Welfare League of Arlington.
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Jake Johannsen “Jake Johannsen made his comedic debut at San Francisco’s Cobbs Comedy Club during an open mike night. In 1986, he won the 11th Annual San Francisco Stand Up Comedian Competition. Jake has appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman" 45 times. He has appeared in the “HBO Young Comedian’s Special” and PBS’s “Comedy Tonight” series, and was the host of Comedy Central’s series, “Two Drink Minimum”. He has also been nominated as “Best Male Stand-Up Comedian” for the American Comedy Awards. May 9th BUY TICKETS HERE
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Who Is Stan Smith? (Special Screening) From Executive Producers LeBron James and Maverick Carter, Danny Lee’s “Who is Stan Smith?'' highlights Smith’s tennis accomplishments, but also covers his humanitarian feats off the tennis court: Smith’s relationship with Arthur Ashe heavily inspired his anti-racist activism, while touching upon his relationship with Black player, Mark Mathabane, whom Smith helped escape from apartheid in South Africa. May 19th BUY TICKETS HERE
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