Upcoming Calgary Stand Up Comedy Shows

Since high school he has continued to entertain and impress across
the country with his friendly, relatable style of comedy.

with Ryan Short and Jen Sakato...

Ryan Short is an adorable comedian who sees the world through playful eyes. His favourite things include: chocolate milk, water slides, and travelling the world to perform stand up comedy. In 2018 Ryan recorded his first comedy album, Coming Up Short, which is now available on Spotify and iTunes. His comedy career has taken him to The World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas, Australia’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Hubcap Comedy Festival in Moncton. He is also a recurring favourite at the Okanagan Comedy Festival.

After winning the comedy contest Jokers Gone Wild, Ryan was flown to Los Angeles and had the honour of performing at The World-Famous Comedy Store. He has appeared on The Comedy Network, toured Australia and can be heard on Sirius XM, CBC radio. And he’s just getting started.

Jen Sakato is a standup comic from Toronto. She has performed across Canada and Asia, at the San Diego Comedy Festival and Just for Laughs Toronto. She has been featured on CBC Radio and SiriusXM. Her commentary on being mixed race, relationships and modern life makes her an easy crowd favorite.

Check out her debut album, The Dozen available on all platforms!

Check out our Amateur Night.  The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great!

With a sensibility that falls somewhere between the library and the locker-room, Katie-Ellen has become a favourite of audiences across Canada and the U.S., including regular appearances on CBC Radio’s The Debaters where she has also worked as a writer and Associate Producer.

Katie-Ellen’s comedy has been featured on CTV, CBC Television, CMT, APTN and OUT-TV, their comedy album Ladyfinger debuted in the top of the charts on iTunes/Apple Music in 2020 and they’ve appeared at major comedy festivals including San Fransisco Sketchfest, JFL Vancouver, Bridgetown and more. 
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Katie-Ellen is also a 3-time Canadian National Open Water 5k Swimming Champion. That’s unrelated to comedy, but it explains the shoulders. 

Stand up comedian Andrew Packer is one of the sharpest and fastest rising comedic voices in recent years. He is most well known for his comedy news channel "Man News"; a series that has attracted over 1.3 million subscribers on Youtube and 3 Million on Tiktok, as well as his stand out appearance on KILL TONY. Andrew has headlined in over 15 countries, with highlight performances at the Just For Laughs Festival and the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival. His debut comedy special 'On Guard' is available now on Youtube and was released with 800 Pound Gorilla Media.

One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.

For Meet & Greet: select 7:35pm show time. Do note that Meet & Greet takes place prior to Showtime.   One of YouTube's most popular comics with over 225 million views and half a billion more on Facebook, Steve Hofstetter is also the host of Finding Babe Ruth on FS1. Hofstetter was the host and executive producer of Laughs (FOX) and he has been on CBS’ The Late Late Show, E! True Hollywood Story, Comics Unleashed, and more. He’s sold out shows in hundreds of cities and dozens of countries. Now is your chance to find out what the fuss is about during this no-holds-barred stand-up performance, featuring some of his unfiltered observations about life.

Check out our Amateur Night.  The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great!

Adam Ruby is a dynamic and vibrant comedian who knows how to light up the stage with his infectious energy and interactive style. As a finalist of the 2016 Yuk and comers contest, Adam continues to make waves in the comedy scene. His sharp observations of everyday life, relatable anecdotes, and hilarious takes on contemporary issues. He fearlessly tackles a wide range of topic from the mundane to the absurd. Adam also has worked comedy legends Ryan
long, Andrew Shultz, and Mark Normand. Adam Ruby is definitely a name to remember. Catch him on his journey across Canada, spreading laughter to every corner of the country.

Check out our Amateur Night.  The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great!

An intimate and up close experience, Jaymes demonstrates ancient mindreading techniques culminating in a recreation of the world famous oracle act.

This experience is based on the Oracle act. Using the ancient study of mindreading, Jaymes with the help of the audience, is able to accomplish astonishing feats of memory, hypnotism and mindreading.

Jaymes uses a thorough understanding of statistics, his own intuition, logic and the hidden talents of the human mind. Audiences of all ages leave Jaymes’ shows feeling amazed, uplifted, and with a much greater appreciation for the untapped potential within their own mind.

About Jaymes
Jaymes has a scientific and psychological background. He trains detectives, law enforcement and people in sensitive areas on observation, profiling, memory, and even lie detection. He also teaches at different universities. He is an expert on psychopaths, serial killers and the paranormal. He also wrote, produced, and starred in his own TV Series called Mind Games, and is currently working on a new series. James runs the biggest and most successful seances in Canada which has been soldout for 9 years with 26 000 people attending.

Check out our Amateur Night.  The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great!

When Chris Gordon isn't telling jokes to people for money, he has a steady schedule of making out with babes and driving sports cars fast. He has made an impact: from his break out performances at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, Toronto, and Andy Kindler's Alternative Show in Vancouver; being featured on NBC's Last Comic Standing.

 

Check out our Amateur Night.  The shows can be good, bad or so bad they're great!

Noah is a comedian hailing from the sheltered suburbs of Edmonton Alberta. Noah's act has been described by audiences as "So dumb it's somehow smart" and "Really nailing the 'nerdy-guy' thing," both real things people have said to his face. He thinks they were meant as compliments.

After winning 'Yuk Yuks Top New Comic' of 2016 and 'Edmonton's Funniest Person' in 2017, Forte became a favourite at The Hollywood Comedy Festival, appeared at Just For Laughs and has since been banned by the CBC. The jokes he doesn’t get to tell on TV he takes to the Roast Battle arena. Brett's unique spin on Roast Battles has garnered the attention of fans and industry across the country and provides one of the most unique and raw experiences you can find in a comedy club today.