Kick off your weekend with CB PRO students rocking the stage! Inspired by audience suggestions, these amazing ensembles will create rich, interconnected worlds of characters, themes, and games that weave together in surprising and hilarious ways! Smart, spontaneous, and completely unscripted!
100% Real Human, the latest Second City Toronto original revue, asks: What does it mean to be human? With a fresh collection of hilarious sketches, original songs, wild new characters, and jaw-dropping unpredictable improv scenes, this show explores the hysterical human experience in a world increasingly run by machines. Written and performed by our talented all-star cast of human comedians and a real live musician, this show is a joyful antidote to the troubles of the day. Close a few tabs and come laugh with us.
One of the best comedians in Canada does an extended set. Hosted by Adam Christie. Adam Christie is an award winning stand-up who has appeared on SCHITT'S CREEK and WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS. He is the former head writer of THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES, and a former staff writer for BARONESS VON SKETCH SHOW. Exclaim Magazine called him "One of the most compelling acts in Canada”
Bad Dog Theatre Company is delighted to announce the world premiere of Roses & Thorns, an original unscripted comedy that invites the audience to reflect on the highs and lows of their day as the expert cast transforms those memories into big laughs. Roses & Thorns is an improvised comedy aimed at audiences looking for a shot of optimism to fend off the winter blues and kick off the new year with a hopeful lens. Created by Liz Johnston, Nadine Djoury & Ann Pornel Featuring: Liz Johnston Paloma Nuñez Sarah Hillier Nadine Djoury Ann Pornel Jess Bryson $23 advance, $25 at the door PWYC tickets available to reserve by either calling or emailing. For more information about Bad Dog Theatre, please visit http://baddogtheatre.com
Once it was clear that Reg wasn’t going to be tall, it was time to get funny. Reg was recently seen performing live on Netflix as a finalist in Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF comedy competition, receiving a third of the votes. Reg’s comedic talents have also been commissioned by media companies such as BuzzFeed, Complex Media and Atlantic Records over the years. Reg is also a passed host at the legendary Comedy Cellar. Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from his heritage and the challenges faced by his family as they navigated life in America. • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/regthomas/?hl=en • TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@regthomas • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RegThomasFunny/ PLEASE NOTE: Shows marked 'Special Event' may be excluded from our refund policy; in which case all sales are final.
Nightmare on Danforth is a wickedly spooky Improvised Musical that will tickle your funny bones and take you on a haunted journey. Ghostly harmonies, terrifyingly funny characters, and spontaneous musical numbers that come to life for one night only—never to be seen or heard again. Featuring Mirv-"ish" and seasonal thrills that will keep you laughing into the night. VENUE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE
Second City’s National Touring Company is hot out of the bullpen, bringing the heat and throwing curveballs as they develop brand new sketches, songs, and improv. Featuring an All-Star cast of comedy powerhouses, this team is sure to hit it out of the park. Batter Up!
Martha Chaves is a Latin Canadian, award-winning stand-up comedian, actor, and comedy writer. Daryl Jung from Now Magazine called her “Witty, sassy, provocative, and very funny.” In 2023, TLN named her one of North America's Ten Most Influential Hispanic Canadians.
Start your weekend off right with the Friday Night Stand-Up Showcase at Backroom Comedy Club! Toronto’s diverse and thriving comedy scene comes alive at 8 PM, where local legends, national headliners, and international acts hit the stage with their sharpest, funniest material.What makes Fridays so special? The energy is electric, and the stakes are high. Comedians bring their best performances to ensure you’re laughing non-stop from start to finish. Whether it’s a first date, a group outing, or a solo night of fun, this show is perfect for anyone looking to experience the very best in live comedy. And just when you think it couldn’t get better, you might catch a surprise guest from New York, LA, or even London, turning your Friday night into a star-studded event. Tickets sell fast, so book now and secure your spot for an unforgettable evening of comedy.
Toronto’s drag queen of comedy, VIZA, records her sophomore album Exhausted Showgirl LIVE at Comedy Bar Bloor Expect an evening of VIZA’s signature style: witty stand-up, celebrity roasting, and cultural commentary only she can deliver VIZA has been dazzling audiences across Canada with her sharp wit and even sharper tongue for over 18 years. She’s been featured on JFL Toronto, JFL Vancouver, CBC Gem, CRAVE, and Sirius XM. In February 2026, she was selected to be a cast member of Season 7 of CBC’s New Wave Of Stand-up, making history as the first drag queen to achieve this honour. She’s been fortunate enough to work with and open for multiple touring acts including Caroline Rhea, James Adomion, Conor Janda, Nico Carney, Kevin Sullivan, and Michael Henry Tickets are $20 plus tax in advance, $25 plus tax at the door.
In this spooky improvised comedy, our cast of performers tell a story about Halloween night, and the perils, terrors, or wacky situations that befall our characters! Every show is different because the audience picks our setting, characters, monsters, and more; in this narrative improv show where our talented comedians don’t know how it will end! You decide! Big Rat Theatre is an independent comedy group from Toronto. This show features: Alan Belerique, Allison Mah, Anthony Sardinha, Bridget Cann, Célestine Fakoubé, Kara Austria, Kent Penaranda, Nikki Ashworth, Nitin Rhymes WIth Kitten, Peggy Hamilton, and Tyler Mann.
Once it was clear that Reg wasn’t going to be tall, it was time to get funny. Reg was recently seen performing live on Netflix as a finalist in Kevin Hart's FUNNY AF comedy competition, receiving a third of the votes. Reg’s comedic talents have also been commissioned by media companies such as BuzzFeed, Complex Media and Atlantic Records over the years. Reg is also a passed host at the legendary Comedy Cellar. Reg Thomas is a stand-up comedian known for his sharp wit, engaging storytelling, and unique perspective on life as the son of Haitian immigrants. Born and raised in a vibrant Brooklyn, NYC, Reg draws inspiration from his heritage and the challenges faced by his family as they navigated life in America. • Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/regthomas/?hl=en • TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@regthomas • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RegThomasFunny/ PLEASE NOTE: Shows marked 'Special Event' may be excluded from our refund policy; in which case all sales are final.
Toronto's hit competitive improv show returns! 3 teams of Toronto's best improvisers compete over 4 rounds to crown the Catch23 champion. And the audience is a part of the action, scoring the scenes and giving suggestions that help make this the funniest night in the city! Produced by Hisham Kelati and Comedy Bar $23 online, $25 at the door Planning a group outing or special event? For bookings or inquiries for groups of 10 or more, please contact us at events@comedybar.ca
It's the Second Ever (But Now Absoltuely Annual) CB PRO Talent Show & Mega Jam - a chaotic celebration of CB PRO Students and Faculty doing whatever they do best!!! Expect music, sketches, stand-up, impressions, juggling, monologues, maybe even a PowerPoint - who knows! The night will wrap with a massive improv Mega Jam, open to all CB PRO students, grads, and brave audience members who want to jump in! Come cheer, laugh, and witness history as we kick off what's sure to be an annual tradition of ridiculous talent and unbridled fun!
100% Real Human, the latest Second City Toronto original revue, asks: What does it mean to be human? With a fresh collection of hilarious sketches, original songs, wild new characters, and jaw-dropping unpredictable improv scenes, this show explores the hysterical human experience in a world increasingly run by machines. Written and performed by our talented all-star cast of human comedians and a real live musician, this show is a joyful antidote to the troubles of the day. Close a few tabs and come laugh with us.
SERVING STAND-UP COMEDY TO JUMPSTART* YOUR WEEKEND Laugh Dammit is bringing the jokes for all you salty stand-up stans and for anyone who’s looking to jumpstart their weekend plans! WE ALWAYS SERVE A STACKED LINEUP of pro comics, with comedy award winners and comedians seen on JFL, CBC, SiriusXM, OutTV TikTok & more. This show constantly sells out so grab your tickets early! *We’ll bring the jokes, you have to bring the laughs, mmkay? Tickets $22 advance / $27 at the door. YOU BETTER LAUGH, DAMMIT!
The laughs don’t stop at Backroom Comedy Club! Our Friday Night Stand-Up Showcase at 10 PM takes the excitement to the next level with a lineup that’s as unpredictable as it is hilarious. This late-night show is your chance to see comedians at the top of their game, delivering their most polished material in an intimate, no-holds-barred setting. Expect the unexpected, with drop-ins from some of the world’s finest comedians and Toronto’s best and brightest. From quick-witted local heroes to headliners from across the globe, every performance is a testament to why Backroom Comedy Club is the city’s go-to comedy destination. Fridays are all about bringing the weekend vibes, and the 10 PM show captures that late-night energy like nothing else. Don’t miss your chance to experience it—grab your tickets now and end your Friday on a high note filled with laughter!
Showcasing the very best dark and dirty stand up comedy!
In 1492 Christopher Columbus got lost, and we’re still dealing with the paperwork. Welcome to Whose Land Is It Anyways? the ultimate traditional stand-up comedy showcase where history gets roasted and no boundary is safe. This smash-hit showcase bridges the gap between Indians and... well, the misinterpreted, bringing two oddly connected communities together for massive laughs and zero censorship. Hosted by the energetic and razor-sharp Kevin Shawanda, this raw, unfiltered night features a powerhouse lineup of the city's finest Indigenous and South Asian (Desi) storytellers: ● Hershawn Arora ● Harpreet Sehmbi ● David Sealy ● Jacob Wanuch ● Hillary McGregor ● Isabel Zaw Tun From colonial chaos and the immigrant grind to the real-world dangers of overbearing aunties and rez politics, these comics are breaking down borders one punchline at a time. Come for the jokes, leave your political correctness at the door, and find out who really claims the room. $20 online, $25 at the door.
The Wh*re Store presents… ‘One Night Stand(up).’ We’re doing a comedy show… it’s just for tonight… we swear. We’ll come. You’ll laugh. We’ll leave. You’ll never call. We swear. No commitment, just killer comedy (and no refunds). This is the perfect standup show for that date you know you’ll never text back or see again…. Or the love of your life.
