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Tragedy Plus Time takes us into the world of comedy in Toronto. With reviews of venues and shows as well as interviews and profiles with some of Toronto’s comics. Follow @TIAComedy |
Photo: The Beaverton
THE BEAVERTON LIVE
Canada’s most trusted news Source, The Beaverton, is putting on a live show this Saturday, June 22nd, to celebrate the release of their latest print edition. It will be at The Lot Comedy Club, 100 Ossington Avenue, 10pm.
The Beaverton has been steadily growing more popular. They encountered viral success last month with their hilarious article about Chris Hadfield’s unpleasant surprise upon returning home from space.
The Beaverton Live will feature some of the city’s most hilarious stand-ups including:
Jordan Sowunmi - VICE, the Wa, and Toronto Standard.
Monty Scott - XM Satellite Radio, The Oprah Winfrey Network, The Comedy Network, Bite TV and i-Chanel.
Todd Graham - who I raved about here, because he is terrific.
+ more! Hosted by The Beaverton’s head writer Luke Gordon Field. (Facebook event.) (Tickets here - $10.)
Follow @TheBeaverton.
COMIC VISION LAST CALL
On June 20, 2013, Comic Vision Last Call will host a stand-up comedy show in support of the Foundation Fighting Blindness.
Comic Vision Last Call will be held at the Steam Whistle Brewery, featuring performances by stand-up comics Geoff Mackay, DJ Demers and Jen Grant, and an appearance by visually-impaired Paralympic rower, Victoria Nolan, whose speeches are always inspiring. The evening will also feature fundraising games, live and silent auctions with prizes including trips to Montreal and New York City, then an after party with a live DJ. Hosting the night will be Derek Welsman from 102.1 The Edge.
Comic Vision Last Call has raised almost $5 million for vision research since its inception to help vision impaired people across the country.
“We believe a cure for blindness can be found in our lifetime,” says organizer Carolyn Hynds. “Comic Vision is a truly unique charity fundraiser that uses laughter and fun to raise awareness and money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which will eventually make new treatments a reality.”
Tickets are $75 and on sale now at comicvision.ca, or by calling 1.800.461.3331 ext. 226.
JORDAN STROFOLINO’S COMEDY CIRCUS
Again in partnership with Steam Whistle Brewing, Jordan Strofolino presents his Comedy Circus at TALLBOYS Craft Beer House this Sunday, June 23rd at 8pm. The show features Steph Tolev, who recently opened for Twitter star Rob Delaney, along with other local comics.
This is one of the more fun shows in the city. Strofolino is a party man who sacrifices his own dignity and liver to make sure you have a good time.
The show is PWYC.
