COMEDY CONNECTION

39 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 | (401) 438-8383

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Venue Description

Today

Tuesday
27

Wednesday
28

Thursday
29

Friday
Special Event on this day 1
30

Saturday
Special Event on this day 1
01

Sunday
02

Monday

Closed Today

DINING: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

NIGHTLIFE: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

FOOD DEALS: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

DRINK DEALS: No show, open for ticket sales & club information only.

Hours
12pm – 5pm

After Work (3pm – 9pm), Wine Night (3pm – 9pm)

DINING: In person dining and take-out available from 3-8pm. Order online at blackducktavern.com and take 15% off using PROMO CODE: THURS15. Make your reservation at www.opentable.com.

Hours
3pm – 9pm

Age
21+

Cover
NA

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Comedy (7pm – 1am), Comedy (10:30pm – 1am), 18+ (7pm – 1am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: John Caparulo

DINING: Stand-Up Comedy Special Shows starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

NIGHTLIFE: Stand up Comedy starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

Hours
12pm – 1am

Age
18+

Cover
$15

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Busy

Comedy (7pm – 1am), 18+ (7pm – 1am), After Work (7pm – 1am)

SPECIAL EVENTS: John Caparulo

DINING: Stand-Up Comedy Special Shows starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

NIGHTLIFE: Stand up Comedy starts at 8pm, doors at 7pm. A fun relaxed atmosphere and you always get the best service from our staff. www.ricomedyconnection.com

Hours
12pm – 1am

Age
18+

Cover
$15

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Busy

Comedy (6pm – 11:30pm)

Hours
6pm – 11:30pm

Age
18+

Cover
NA

Music
Alternative, Top 40

Atmosphere
Relaxed

Closed Today

Special Events

29 September
John Caparulo -
John Caparulo has been making audiences laugh for over 20 years. Cap always knew he was destined to be a comedian, and so in 1999 he left Ohio and moved to Los Angeles where he got a job working the door at The World Famous Comedy Store. After nearly 4 years of struggling for stage time, cutting grass at a local golf course and rethinking life choices, he started catching a few breaks. Cap was invited to the 2003 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and shortly thereafter was featured on the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Next Generation”. Over the next several years he would make multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. Cap found mainstream success when he appeared over 150 times as a panelist on Chelsea Handler’s popular E! show, “Chelsea Lately,” during its 7-year run. Cap has two comedy specials: “John Caparulo: Meet Cap,” which premiered on Comedy Central in 2008 and “John Caparulo: Come Inside Me,” which launched on Netflix in 2013. Cap currently releases “Caplets”, a brand-new set of comedy every 30 days that were distributed on Hulu, JohnCaparulo.com, and YouTube. Cap now tours the country performing at theaters and comedy clubs. When not performing Cap lives in Las Vegas with his wife and daughter and a houseful of pets. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
30 September
John Caparulo -
John Caparulo has been making audiences laugh for over 20 years. Cap always knew he was destined to be a comedian, and so in 1999 he left Ohio and moved to Los Angeles where he got a job working the door at The World Famous Comedy Store. After nearly 4 years of struggling for stage time, cutting grass at a local golf course and rethinking life choices, he started catching a few breaks. Cap was invited to the 2003 Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and shortly thereafter was featured on the “Blue Collar Comedy Tour: The Next Generation”. Over the next several years he would make multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno”. Cap found mainstream success when he appeared over 150 times as a panelist on Chelsea Handler’s popular E! show, “Chelsea Lately,” during its 7-year run. Cap has two comedy specials: “John Caparulo: Meet Cap,” which premiered on Comedy Central in 2008 and “John Caparulo: Come Inside Me,” which launched on Netflix in 2013. Cap currently releases “Caplets”, a brand-new set of comedy every 30 days that were distributed on Hulu, JohnCaparulo.com, and YouTube. Cap now tours the country performing at theaters and comedy clubs. When not performing Cap lives in Las Vegas with his wife and daughter and a houseful of pets. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
04 October
Mekki Leeper -
Mekki Leeper presents: Fintech: Film Screening + Live Standup w/ special guest Holmes* An evening of stand-up with Mekki Leeper and Holmes, followed by an exclusive screening of the independently-made short comedy film, Fintech. FINTECH is a workplace comedy about two tech bros running their company into the ground. Written and directed by Mekki Leeper. Starring Zack Fox, Holmes, Mekki Leeper and more. Runtime: 37 minutes - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
05 October
Fumi Abe -
Fumi Abe is an LA-based Japanese-American standup comedian and writer who has performed on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and been a staff writer on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He has writen for NPR’s “Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!”, the 2022 TIME100 Gala hosted by Simu Liu, and was part of the 2020 Comedy Central Digital Creators Program. He currently co-hosts the personal finance comedy podcast “Cash Cu
06 October
David Nihill -
Join Irish comedian David Nihill for a night of comedy and storytelling. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 200 million views and a social following of over one million people. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
07 October
David Nihill -
Join Irish comedian David Nihill for a night of comedy and storytelling. Leaving Dublin, Ireland where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David got drunk on travel and never quite hit sobriety of it. He has lived and worked in twelve countries and visited over seventy. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. David is the winner of the prestigious annual San Francisco Comedy Competition, (previous finalists include Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey) and runner up in the Moth’s largest US Grandslam storytelling competition. He recorded his debut special for Dry Bar Comedy in 2019 and has been featured on TED.com, Amazon Prime Video, The Irish Independent, Inc, Sirius XM, NPR, Ireland AM, and the Huffington Post among others. A festival favourite, David's videos have also gone viral many times over with over 200 million views and a social following of over one million people. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
13 October
Jessimae Peluso -
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
14 October
Jessimae Peluso -
Comedian, podcast host and Alzheimer’s advocate, Jessimae Peluso, appeared on MTV’s “Girl Code” and “Safe Word”, The Joe Rogan Experience, TBS’s “Deal With It”, NBC’s “Last Call w/Carson Daly”, E!’s “Chelsea Lately”, FOX’s “World’s Funniest Fails”, VH1’s “Hip Hop Squares”, AXS’ “Gotham Live”, and multiple appearances on Comedy Central’s, “@Midnight and TruTV’s “Comedy Knockout”, David Spade’s Lights Out, and your local news. Jessimae Peluso, most known from MTV’s “Girl Code”, can be heard weekly hosting The Sharp Tongue Podcast. Available on iTunes, Stitcher, Sound Cloud and Google Play. You can watch her LIVE every Wednesday on her IG and FB Live show “Weedsday”, an interactive broadcast for her fans that raises awareness and charity for the Alzheimer’s Disease. An important cause for Jessimae as her father passed away from Alzheimer’s in October 2018. Jessimae was featured in the Just For Laughs festival, Joe Rogan Experience, Moontower Comedy Festival, Kid Rock’s Chillin’ The Most cruise, New York Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Festival, and featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Live network. She has contributed to Cosmopolitan Magazine, High Times Magazine, DOPE Magazine, Self Magazine, GQ.Com, Playboy.com, MadeMen.com, and was highlighted in Huffington Post as ‘one of the funniest comics to follow on Twitter’. And also highlighted by her stalker as “an easy person to follow on the street.” Peluso also recently has started to tour with the USO, bringing her high energy and fun comedy to our troops stationed in Japan, Iraq, Bahrain, and Afghanistan. John Stamos has also tweeted, “Who are you?” in response to Jessimae’s numerous online marriage proposals. For all things Jessimae go to: www.Jessimae.com - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
15 October
Sahib Singh -
After serving 5 years in the JROTC, Sahib Singh has not only proven himself on the battlegrounds, but also on the stage. The rising star from the Baltimore/D.C. stand-up scene has performed at clubs and colleges across the country, and in 2019, he won the Magooby’s New Comedian of the Year competition. His original videos have earned him a strong following on social media, and in 2021 he worked as a writer and performer for Comedy Central. His work has been featured on the CBS Comedy Showcase and the digital series AS SEEN ON ADULT SWIM. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
18 October
Michael Lenoci -
Michael Lenoci is a stand-up comedian and actor based out of Los Angeles, CA. In 2017, he was one of the few stand-up comedians selected for the prestigious Just For Laughs New Faces and was invited to perform on the FOX stand up showcase the same year. Recently, Michael appeared on the hit television show “The Mick” on FOX and the “Goatface Comedy Special” on Comedy Central. Along with touring Michael also has his own podcast ‘LIFE WITH LENOCI’. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
19 October
Adam Conover -
Adam Conover is a comedian and the creator, writer and star of the hit series ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, an educational comedy that dispels common misconceptions. The New York Times calls it “one of history’s most entertaining shows dedicated to the art of debunking” and refers to Adam as a “genial provocateur.” On YouTube, his videos have amassed millions of views. In 2022, his new series THE G WORD is premiering on Netflix. Produced in partnership with Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, it pulls the curtain back on how the federal government works using comedy and documentary storytelling. Conover was also the host of the Nickelodeon game show THE CRYSTAL MAZE, and recurs on the animated series BOJACK HORSEMAN and TUCA AND BERTIE. As a standup comedian, Adam performs regularly in top comedy clubs and colleges across the country. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
20 October
Adam Conover -
Adam Conover is a comedian and the creator, writer and star of the hit series ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, an educational comedy that dispels common misconceptions. The New York Times calls it “one of history’s most entertaining shows dedicated to the art of debunking” and refers to Adam as a “genial provocateur.” On YouTube, his videos have amassed millions of views. In 2022, his new series THE G WORD is premiering on Netflix. Produced in partnership with Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, it pulls the curtain back on how the federal government works using comedy and documentary storytelling. Conover was also the host of the Nickelodeon game show THE CRYSTAL MAZE, and recurs on the animated series BOJACK HORSEMAN and TUCA AND BERTIE. As a standup comedian, Adam performs regularly in top comedy clubs and colleges across the country. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
21 October
Adam Conover -
Adam Conover is a comedian and the creator, writer and star of the hit series ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, an educational comedy that dispels common misconceptions. The New York Times calls it “one of history’s most entertaining shows dedicated to the art of debunking” and refers to Adam as a “genial provocateur.” On YouTube, his videos have amassed millions of views. In 2022, his new series THE G WORD is premiering on Netflix. Produced in partnership with Barack Obama’s Higher Ground Productions, it pulls the curtain back on how the federal government works using comedy and documentary storytelling. Conover was also the host of the Nickelodeon game show THE CRYSTAL MAZE, and recurs on the animated series BOJACK HORSEMAN and TUCA AND BERTIE. As a standup comedian, Adam performs regularly in top comedy clubs and colleges across the country. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
27 October
Bob Marley -
- Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
28 October
Bob Marley -
- Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
03 November
Robert Kelly -
Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in the 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon. Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi, both found on iTunes and YouTube. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
04 November
Robert Kelly -
Robert Kelly’s comedy is deeply rooted in his own life and relationships which makes it honest, abrasively funny, yet refreshingly vulnerable. He has been winning over audiences for years touring clubs, colleges and theaters, including repeat performances at Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival. Robert’s most recent one hour comedy special “Kill Box” can be purchased through robertkellylive.com. Robert is the co-host of The Bonfire on SiriusXM. Robert was on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. and recurring on the Comedy Central Series This Week At The Comedy Cellar. Besides being a fixture in comedy, Robert played the role of Bobby in the 2022 Fourth of July movie. Robert played Bam Bam in Denis Leary’s FX show Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. He can also be seen as Louie CK’s brother Robbie on the hit series Louie. His other acting credits include roles in Unsane, Trainwreck, The Truth About Santa Claus, Maron, Benders, Nurse Jackie, Inside Amy Schumer and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Robert currently hosts the top rated podcast “You Know What Dude?” found on iTunes and Patreon. Robert also co-hosts Calta and Kelly with Mike Calta, as well as, Bone To Pick with Paul Virzi, both found on iTunes and YouTube. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
05 November
James "Murr" Murray -
James Murray is a writer, executive producer, and comedian, best known as "Murr" on the hit TV show Impractical Jokers on truTV and The Misery Index on TBS. For more than a decade, Murr and his lifelong friends Sal, Joe & Q have been making audiences laugh across the country—and now he’s bringing the laughs to you! Murr Live is a hysterical INTERACTIVE stand-up comedy show like you've never seen! Hangout with Murr as he tells funny stories, shows off his own personal never-before-seen videos from Impractical Jokers, and plays Impractical Jokers LIVE with the audience! - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
07 November
Updating -
UPDATING is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. Reality TV…unfolding & unedited on stage! Created, Produced, and Hosted by NYC-based comedians, Brandon Berman (@bermmy16) & Harrison Forman (@htforman) Host: Brandon Berman Sidekick: Harrison Forman Daters: Two Local Singles For more information on casting & tickets, please go to @UPDATINGSHOW on Instagram. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
08 November
Martin Amini -
Martin Amini is a stand up comic based in Los Angeles, California and born and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. Martin’s stand up material touches on what’s its like growing up mixed in America coming from a Bolivian and Iranian background. After making his tv debut on Laff Tracks on TruTv, Martin filmed his stand up special “Son of An Ice Cream Man” at The Kennedy Center in 2020. Martin has gone on to build a loyal following on social media and can be seen headlining shows across the country. MARTIN IS ALSO THE FOUNDER OF ROOM 808 AND OVERACHIEVERS COMEDY SHOW. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
10 November
Yanni Pappas -
Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian and current host of AOL’s Original Series, 2 Point Lead. Yannis’ Half Hour Comedy Central Special aired in 2014 and is available on Amazon, iTunes, ComedyCentral.com and whenever Comedy Central re-runs it. Yannis was also the co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket and the host of ABC’s Fusion Live on the Fusion Network. He has also been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, TRUTV’s How To Be a Grown Up, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, Good Morning America on ABC. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian and is known for his immensely popular characters Mr. Panos and Maurica. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
11 November
Yanni Pappas -
Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian and current host of AOL’s Original Series, 2 Point Lead. Yannis’ Half Hour Comedy Central Special aired in 2014 and is available on Amazon, iTunes, ComedyCentral.com and whenever Comedy Central re-runs it. Yannis was also the co-host of MSG’s sports fan show, The Bracket and the host of ABC’s Fusion Live on the Fusion Network. He has also been featured on AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live, TRUTV’s How To Be a Grown Up, VH1’s “Best Week Ever”, Good Morning America on ABC. Yannis has been part of the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival and tours the world as a stand-up comedian and is known for his immensely popular characters Mr. Panos and Maurica. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
12 November
Special Olympics Fundraiser -
A fun filled night of laughter and raffles to support Special Olympics RI - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
17 November
Dan Cummins -
Increasingly popular stand-up comic and podcaster Dan Cummins will be playing 40+ cities on his 2023 Burn It All Down Tour. He released his third one-hour standup special, Dan Cummins; Get Outta Here Devil!, in the Spring of 2020. And he released his eighth comedy album, Live in Denver, in 2020 as well. Dan is one of the most frequently played comics on Pandora with over 850,000 artist stations created and over 650 million plays. His standup albums also spin heavily on numerous Sirius XM comedy stations. His podcast, TIMESUCK, is regularly featured in the top of the Apple podcasts comedy charts, and was downloaded almost thirty five million times last year alone. His second podcast, SCARED TO DEATH, is quickly becoming popular as well, staying in the top ten of both the Apple and Spotify fiction podcast charts and getting over ten million downloads in 2022. Dan’s been a guest on multiple late night shows, from CONAN to the TONIGHT SHOW and has made numerous appearances on shows like Comedy Central’s THIS IS NOT HAPPENING and his own Comedy Central 1/2 hour and hour specials. He’s also been a guest on numerous podcasts such as Bert Kreischer’s BERTCAST, Joey Diaz’s The Church of What’s Happening Now, and the Adam Corolla Show. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
18 November
Dan Cummins -
Increasingly popular stand-up comic and podcaster Dan Cummins will be playing 40+ cities on his 2023 Burn It All Down Tour. He released his third one-hour standup special, Dan Cummins; Get Outta Here Devil!, in the Spring of 2020. And he released his eighth comedy album, Live in Denver, in 2020 as well. Dan is one of the most frequently played comics on Pandora with over 850,000 artist stations created and over 650 million plays. His standup albums also spin heavily on numerous Sirius XM comedy stations. His podcast, TIMESUCK, is regularly featured in the top of the Apple podcasts comedy charts, and was downloaded almost thirty five million times last year alone. His second podcast, SCARED TO DEATH, is quickly becoming popular as well, staying in the top ten of both the Apple and Spotify fiction podcast charts and getting over ten million downloads in 2022. Dan’s been a guest on multiple late night shows, from CONAN to the TONIGHT SHOW and has made numerous appearances on shows like Comedy Central’s THIS IS NOT HAPPENING and his own Comedy Central 1/2 hour and hour specials. He’s also been a guest on numerous podcasts such as Bert Kreischer’s BERTCAST, Joey Diaz’s The Church of What’s Happening Now, and the Adam Corolla Show. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
19 November
Clint Coley -
Philly’s own Clint Coley is this era’s new breed of do-it-all comedy star. He is a multi-talent who is the creator and executive producer of THE WORLD SERIES OF SPADES – with Season 2 produced in partnership with MACRO Studios. Currently on the road for his Clint Coley & Friends dates, he has released four comedy albums: TUESDAY MORNING, I’M AN ADULT, STURGIS and SENSITIVE. He is the creator and host of the popular MUSIC IS THE LOVE LANGUAGE podcast where he’s ruffling feathers and opinions about your favorite music artists while sharing his take on the best of the best songs and artists – old and new. His original podcast Advice From A F*ck Boy focused on dating and relationship advice for millennials and garnered the publishing of his book of the same name that was released on Amazon and other retail book platforms. Aside from his TV projects, podcast and stand-up comedy, Clint the music lover is a DJ who has previously performed at The Dime and The Blind Barber. He has also written, produced, and starred in various short films under his Everybody Eats Productions banner. THE FIRST DATE, THE FIRST TIME, and SCRATCH were each accepted into the International Black Film Festival. SCRATCH and THE FIRST TIME were nominated for Best Short Film, with THE FIRST TIME winning the award. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
01 December
Vic Dibitetto -
His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield, Ralph Kramden and a Bull in a china shop. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live. Vic is now a successful national headliner and selling out theatres across the US. Featured in Kevin James’ movie Mall Cop 2 An Internet Sensation with over 500 million views worldwide Regularly featured on the nationally syndicated daytime TV show Right This Minute Headlined in The Three Tenors (who can’t sing) Tour across the country Currently the Host of a digital TV show for Hearst Digital/Entertainment called Vic’s Picks Vic has created many viral video characters like Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, and Ticked Off Vic. His locker room satires, where he pretends to be the Grand Poohbah of Baseball and Football Operaish for The Yankees and the Giants, are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carol as it comes back on TV, radio and on the news every time it snows almost anywhere in the world. You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. There’s a reason why people see him over and over again. Vic DiBitetto…blue collar in a red sauce. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
02 December
Vic Dibitetto -
His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield, Ralph Kramden and a Bull in a china shop. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live. Vic is now a successful national headliner and selling out theatres across the US. Featured in Kevin James’ movie Mall Cop 2 An Internet Sensation with over 500 million views worldwide Regularly featured on the nationally syndicated daytime TV show Right This Minute Headlined in The Three Tenors (who can’t sing) Tour across the country Currently the Host of a digital TV show for Hearst Digital/Entertainment called Vic’s Picks Vic has created many viral video characters like Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, and Ticked Off Vic. His locker room satires, where he pretends to be the Grand Poohbah of Baseball and Football Operaish for The Yankees and the Giants, are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carol as it comes back on TV, radio and on the news every time it snows almost anywhere in the world. You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. There’s a reason why people see him over and over again. Vic DiBitetto…blue collar in a red sauce. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
03 December
Vic Dibitetto -
His pace is frenetic. He holds no hostages. He’s been called a cross between Rodney Dangerfield, Ralph Kramden and a Bull in a china shop. He says what you are thinking but are afraid to say out loud. The bottom line is this: Wear adult diapers if you are going to see Vic DiBitetto perform live. Vic is now a successful national headliner and selling out theatres across the US. Featured in Kevin James’ movie Mall Cop 2 An Internet Sensation with over 500 million views worldwide Regularly featured on the nationally syndicated daytime TV show Right This Minute Headlined in The Three Tenors (who can’t sing) Tour across the country Currently the Host of a digital TV show for Hearst Digital/Entertainment called Vic’s Picks Vic has created many viral video characters like Tony Gaga, That Guy, Frankie Pentangelli, and Ticked Off Vic. His locker room satires, where he pretends to be the Grand Poohbah of Baseball and Football Operaish for The Yankees and the Giants, are now legendary. And his Bread and Milk video is like a Christmas Carol as it comes back on TV, radio and on the news every time it snows almost anywhere in the world. You’ve never seen anything like Vic DiBitetto on stage. There’s a reason why people see him over and over again. Vic DiBitetto…blue collar in a red sauce. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
07 December
Lucas Zelnick -
LUCAS ZELNICK is a stand-up comedian born, raised, and based in New York City, who challenges his cushy upbringing through punch-heavy material. He has gained remarkable traction across socials, particularly TikTok, over the past couple of months. Lucas has established a strong baseline for himself as a touring comedian, selling out 8 Zanies in Chicago earlier this month. Lucas has appeared in SF Sketchfest and the New York Comedy Festival. He’s been featured in the New York Times, appeared as a guest on Amazon Prime Video’s Sports Talk, and is a tour opener for Ashley Gavin. In 2022, Lucas began headlining comedy clubs nationally, including the Helium and Zanies clubs. For no particular reason, he also earned an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Lucas’s stand-up clips have exploded online, where he has received over 100M views and 400K+ followers across Instagram and TikTok. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
08 December
Francis Ellis -
Francis Ellis is a comedian, actor, and writer/personality. Most recently, Francis was a Senior Editor at BroBible and consulting producer on TruTV's Big Trick Energy. Previously, he wrote for Barstool Sports where he released his Barstool Gold comedy special Bad Guy. Francis has starred in numerous sketches alongside athletes and celebrities, stealing the spotlight from them because he writes the scripts and gives himself the better lines. If you're wondering where he went to college, he'll happily tell you: Harvard. He performs most nights in New York and has also performed in China, Australia, Sweden, British Columbia, and across the United States. Francis often incorporates his satirical keyboard songs in his act. He is known for his dry, dark sense of humor. He resides in Dumbo, Brooklyn, when he's not reducing audiences to tears of laughter and shame. Francis currently hosts Oops the Podcast, alongside Giulio Gallarotti—a podcast about mistakes, available on all platforms. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
09 December
Francis Ellis -
Francis Ellis is a comedian, actor, and writer/personality. Most recently, Francis was a Senior Editor at BroBible and consulting producer on TruTV's Big Trick Energy. Previously, he wrote for Barstool Sports where he released his Barstool Gold comedy special Bad Guy. Francis has starred in numerous sketches alongside athletes and celebrities, stealing the spotlight from them because he writes the scripts and gives himself the better lines. If you're wondering where he went to college, he'll happily tell you: Harvard. He performs most nights in New York and has also performed in China, Australia, Sweden, British Columbia, and across the United States. Francis often incorporates his satirical keyboard songs in his act. He is known for his dry, dark sense of humor. He resides in Dumbo, Brooklyn, when he's not reducing audiences to tears of laughter and shame. Francis currently hosts Oops the Podcast, alongside Giulio Gallarotti—a podcast about mistakes, available on all platforms. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
14 December
Big Jay Oakerson -
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce. Every week, Jay co-host's “The Bonfire” alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts “Legion of Skanks” with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and “The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show” with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network. On the screen, Jay has been featured on “This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, “Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning “Louie”, “Inside Amy Schumer”, and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s “Z-Rock”, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's “Premium Blend”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn”. Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of “The Degenerates” on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, “The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2” which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, “An American Storyteller”, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity. This year, Jay released his newest hour, “Dog Belly” on YouTube. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
15 December
Big Jay Oakerson -
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce. Every week, Jay co-host's “The Bonfire” alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts “Legion of Skanks” with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and “The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show” with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network. On the screen, Jay has been featured on “This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, “Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning “Louie”, “Inside Amy Schumer”, and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s “Z-Rock”, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's “Premium Blend”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn”. Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of “The Degenerates” on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, “The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2” which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, “An American Storyteller”, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity. This year, Jay released his newest hour, “Dog Belly” on YouTube. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.
16 December
Big Jay Oakerson -
Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce. Every week, Jay co-host's “The Bonfire” alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts “Legion of Skanks” with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and “The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show” with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network. On the screen, Jay has been featured on “This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, “Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning “Louie”, “Inside Amy Schumer”, and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s “Z-Rock”, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's “Premium Blend”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn”. Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of “The Degenerates” on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, “The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2” which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, “An American Storyteller”, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity. This year, Jay released his newest hour, “Dog Belly” on YouTube. The long-awaited special was executive produced by Ari Shaffir and shot during 2022’s SkankFest. In this special, Jay dives deep into his own life, ranging from his own sexual insecurities to being called a Nazi as a Jewish man. - Parking - Free and available in the main lot, small lot between the Comedy Connection and Black Duck Tavern, on street and in the LDC lot behind the Black Duck. - As a courtesy to other guests, we ask that there is no talking or heckling during the show. - No backpacks / large bags allowed. - No outside food or drink.