Sep
Fri
1
Fri Sep 1
Ahren Belisle
Special Show
Ahren Belisle has catapulted to some of the biggest stages in comedy in the short two years he’s been doing stand-up. Television audiences fell in love with him on AMERICA’S GOT TALENT as he became a Top 10 Finalist in the most recent season. And he made an unforgettable debut on one of the world’s biggest podcasts, Kill Tony with Tony Hinchcliffe, which he has returned to multiple times to roast celebrities such as Post Malone, Shane Gillis, and the roast master himself Jeff Ross.
Belisle is a software engineer and mental health advocate turned comedian. Born in Northern Ontario with cerebral palsy, Ahren is a mute comedian who uses his phone to deliver jokes. With his affable charm and razor sharp wit, this comedian who can’t speak has been given a license by audiences to get away with saying whatever he wants.
Ahren has over a million followers and uses his platform to spread positive messages and comedy.
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Sep
Sat
2
Sat Sep 2
Don Kelly
Ottawa comic Don Kelly has starred in numerous national comedy specials including CTV’s Comedy Now! and CBC’s Comics! along with numerous appearances on The Winnipeg Comedy Festival, The Debaters and Madly Off in All Directions. Don is also the host and star of the Gemini-nominated series Fish Out of Water on APTN. Don’s comedy ranges from sharp observations on everyday life to bizarre flights of fancy. He’s a comic for any audience and all occasions!
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Sep
Sun
3
Sun Sep 3
Sunthar V
Special Show
“Avana Nee?" by Sunthar V is an engaging and thought-provoking comedy show that delves into the intricacies of identity and self-discovery. With humour and authenticity, Sunthar explores the intersection of being Tamil, queer, and child of refugees, asking the audience, "Is that really you?"
Through hilarious anecdotes and heartfelt moments, Sunthar navigates the complexities of growing up in the Western world, while staying true to his Tamil roots and grappling with the influence of Tamil pop culture. Prepare to be entertained and enlightened as Sunthar takes you on a captivating journey of self-reflection, challenging societal norms, and celebrating the beauty of embracing one's true self.”
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7:00 PM
Sun Sep 3
Sep
Wed
6
Wed Sep 6
Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition
Convenience fee of $2.50 plus tax per ticket applies.
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Sep
Thu
7
Thu Sep 7
Mike MacDonald Summer Comedy Competition
Convenience fee of $2.50 plus tax per ticket applies.
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Sep
Fri - Sat
8 - 9
Fri Sep 8 - Sat Sep 9
Ron Josol
Ron Josol is a Canadian-Filipino comedian who stirs up the multi-cultural melting pot of life in most urban centres today. He presents hilarious scenarios and comments on our global society's inherent contradictions by combining one-liner and story-telling styles. He has performed worldwide for almost 20 years, making him one of today's most sought-after and vibrant comics.
Ron was nominated for Best Male Comedian in Canada in 2011 and 2012 for Best Male Performance. In 1998, he won the "Just for Laughs" in Ontario, Canada, which brought him to the Just For Laughs festival that year. Since then, he has performed at the Just for Laugh festival 5 times and appears on TV shows and in comedy festivals around the world.
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Sep
Sun
10
Sun Sep 10
Ben Bankas - Ottawa
Special Show
Ben Bankas is BACK in Ottawa after 2 sold out shows earlier in 2023. Ben is Canada’s most popular stand up comedian with a cult like following of over 78k on Instagram, 15k on Twitter and 20k on tiktok. Ben is the host of his own weekly podcast “The Bankas Show” and makes fun of politics, pop culture and his own life. Ben just toured from Victoria, Vancouver, Kelowna, Edmonton, Calgary, Saskatoon, Regina and now he’s BACK in Ottawa. Don’t miss Ben Bankas at Biagio’s at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa West.
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Sep
Tue
12
Tue Sep 12
VIP Meet & Greet Jake The Snake Roberts
Special Show
This is a show for wrestling and non fans alike. Jake uses story telling style comedy to pull back the curtain for a behind the scenes look at some of your favourite wrestlers and feuds. Andre, Rick Rude, Undertaker and Rick Flair. It an up close look at their antics, pranks and drama.
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6:00 PM
Tue Sep 12
Sep
Tue
12
Tue Sep 12
Jake "The Snake" Roberts
Special Show
An American comedian, inspirational speaker, actor and professional wrestler. Roberts is best known for his two stints in the World Wrestling Federation.
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7:30 PM
Tue Sep 12
Sep
Wed
13
Wed Sep 13
NEW TALENT SHOWCASE - OTTAWA
This show features amateurs at their best and worst! Bring your friends and join the fun! You never know what superstar comedian may be hanging around ready to sing a tune!
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Sep
Thu
14
Thu Sep 14
NEW TALENT SHOWCASE - OTTAWA
This show features amateurs at their best and worst! Bring your friends and join the fun! You never know what superstar comedian may be hanging around ready to sing a tune!
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Sep
Fri - Sat
15 - 16
Fri Sep 15 - Sat Sep 16
Jon Dore
Special Show
Named one of "10 comics to watch" by Variety Magazine, Ottawa-born comedian, host, and actor, Jon Dore is renowned for his offbeat humour and unique bait-and-switch style.
Winner of the 2023 Juno Award for Best Comedy Album, Dore is a favourite on the comedy club and festival circuit in Canada and the United States, enjoying sold-out runs at the Just For Laughs Festival's in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, as well as festivals in Halifax, Winnipeg, Portland, and the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival.
Jon’s television credits include guest starring role on CBS' Emmy Award winning hit series, How I Met Your Mother, a lead role on ABC’s How to Live With Your Parents, and he currently stars in Amazon’s The Lake. He’s had multiple guest appearances on Conan, Baroness Von Sketch Show, @Midnight, Inside Amy Schumer and Hart of Dixie. His film credits include Corpse Tub, the indie films Gus, Stag, Teen Lust, and The Pickle Recipe.
Dore hosted four seasons of HBO Canada's Funny as Hell, starred in his own award-winning 'mockumentary' series The Jon Dore Television Show on IFC and The Comedy Network, and has starred in the stand-up specials Comedy Central Presents...Jon Dore, Big Questions Huge Answers, Live At Gotham, and The Bonnaroo Experience and Mash Up. Currently, he can be seen as the host of The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore for Just For Laughs which airs on CTV Comedy View Full Bio
Jon’s television credits include guest starring role on CBS' Emmy Award winning hit series, How I Met Your Mother, a lead role on ABC’s How to Live With Your Parents, and he currently stars in Amazon’s The Lake. He’s had multiple guest appearances on Conan, Baroness Von Sketch Show, @Midnight, Inside Amy Schumer and Hart of Dixie. His film credits include Corpse Tub, the indie films Gus, Stag, Teen Lust, and The Pickle Recipe.
Dore hosted four seasons of HBO Canada's Funny as Hell, starred in his own award-winning 'mockumentary' series The Jon Dore Television Show on IFC and The Comedy Network, and has starred in the stand-up specials Comedy Central Presents...Jon Dore, Big Questions Huge Answers, Live At Gotham, and The Bonnaroo Experience and Mash Up. Currently, he can be seen as the host of The Stand Up Show with Jon Dore for Just For Laughs which airs on CTV Comedy View Full Bio
Sep
Wed
20
Wed Sep 20
NEW TALENT SHOWCASE - OTTAWA
This show features amateurs at their best and worst! Bring your friends and join the fun! You never know what superstar comedian may be hanging around ready to sing a tune!
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Sep
Thu
21
Thu Sep 21
NEW TALENT SHOWCASE - OTTAWA
This show features amateurs at their best and worst! Bring your friends and join the fun! You never know what superstar comedian may be hanging around ready to sing a tune!
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Sep
Fri - Sat
22 - 23
Fri Sep 22 - Sat Sep 23
Tom Green
Special Show
Experience a live unrehearsed and unhinged Tom Green in an intimate venue as he prepares new material for his upcoming standup special.
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Sep
Sat
23
Sat Sep 23
Lebanese Weight Watchers Live
Special Show
Ottawa comedy greats, George Assily and Cesar Makhoul have prepared
>> another hilarious high energy variety show filled with insanity. Come
>> watch the most ambitious comedy show in the country! View Full Bio
>> another hilarious high energy variety show filled with insanity. Come
>> watch the most ambitious comedy show in the country! View Full Bio
Sep
Wed
27
Wed Sep 27
NEW TALENT SHOWCASE - OTTAWA
This show features amateurs at their best and worst! Bring your friends and join the fun! You never know what superstar comedian may be hanging around ready to sing a tune!
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Sep
Fri
29
Fri Sep 29
Sep
Sat
30
Sat Sep 30
Sep
Sat
30
Sat Sep 30
Beauty And The Beast
Special Show
After selling out various stops on two seperate legs of their comedy tour, a very adult standup tour featuring Darren Frost and Lisa Baker is hitting various cities across Ontario . A double headlining tour starring comedians with a combined 40 years experience and known across the country for their opinionated brand of standup comedy.
LISA BAKER was born and raised in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Lisa developed a sharp wit and sense of humor that Newfoundlanders are known for. After starting a professional stand-up career on the island, she moved to Alberta while maintaining her Newfie Princess status. Lisa has worked with many heaver hitters in comedy, including Rob Schneider, Tom Green, and Paul Reiser. Lisa has been featured on CBC's LOL program and has had multiple appearances on The Debaters. She has also performed at several comedy festivals across Canada, including Just For Laughs Northwest and has self-produced 2 national tours. Lisa is currently burning up TikTok and has recorded 2 albums, "To Completion" and "Super Newfie", which are featured on SiriusXM. She has also just filmed her first TV series, The Canoe Project, and will back in season 2 as an actor and a writer for the series.
DARREN FROST's style of comedy has been described as having "the quality of a satanic revival meeting" and "among the most daring comedians in Canada" by The Toronto Star. Darren recently worked on the “Murdoch Mysteries” 2018 Halloween special, “Pay The Ghost” with Nicolas Cage ” and in Season 2 of the hit show “Mr.D” on CBC, playing an angry French teacher.
Darren has acted in Hollywood films like “Hairspray” with John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken; “Assault On Precinct 13” with Ethan Hawke; “Fever Pitch” featuring Jimmy Fallon, and “Don't Say A Word” with Michael Douglas. Frost is best-known for his appearances in over 50 commercials including "The Cash For Life Fairy" and "Listerine's Action Hero Bottle" and multiple of voices for cartoons.
Darren has performed stand up at the Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, St John's Comedy Festival Gala, The Ron James Show and CBC Debaters, as well as performing in over 22 shows at Just For Laughs including the Nasty Show and the televised gala.
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Darren has acted in Hollywood films like “Hairspray” with John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Christopher Walken; “Assault On Precinct 13” with Ethan Hawke; “Fever Pitch” featuring Jimmy Fallon, and “Don't Say A Word” with Michael Douglas. Frost is best-known for his appearances in over 50 commercials including "The Cash For Life Fairy" and "Listerine's Action Hero Bottle" and multiple of voices for cartoons.
Darren has performed stand up at the Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, St John's Comedy Festival Gala, The Ron James Show and CBC Debaters, as well as performing in over 22 shows at Just For Laughs including the Nasty Show and the televised gala.
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