Upcoming Calgary Stand Up Comedy Shows

John has been performing stand-up since 2006. He has won the Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival Homegrown Comedy Competition, has been called “one to watch” by the Comedy Network and was the only Canadian Finalist of the 2011 San Francisco Comedy Competition. On top of that he was the youngest comedian to appear at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2011.  In 2012, John won the COCA comedian of the year award and moved to London, England and in 2013 he was chosen to be part of the Pleasance Comedy Reserve Showcase at the Edinburgh Comedy Festival. From that point onward, John has been performing across the comedy circuit and at every festival in the country. From the Glasgow Comedy Festival to Dave's Leicester Comedy Festival, Machynlleth, Sonisphere, Galway Comedy Festival, Nottingham, OffBeat, Derby and many, many more - not to mention the clubs, from The Stand to The Glee Clubs and every club in between.  John has returned to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival each year and reached critical acclaim with a new hour, 2014 Adventure, 2015 Marked From the Start - which was nominated for the Amused Moose Best Show Award and 2016 will see him bring his brand new hour Integrity to the largest Arts Festival in the World. 2014's show lead him to be picked by Mary Tobin Presents to be part of The Best of Edinburgh Fringe across the Australian festivals in 2015 and he returned to Melbourne in 2016 to be part of the show again.  There is no doubt that John is an incredible performer and will continue to work his way across the world making audience’s laugh. 

Angelo has performed on hit TV shows such as “Mad Men”, “Sullivan and Son”, and “Blue Mountain State”. He will be appearing in the new upcoming series Indian Detective starring Russell Peters. He headlines worldwide and has been touring with Vince Vaughn’s “Wild West Comedy Show” and is a favorite at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival. Most recently he filmed his newest one-hour comedy special to a sold out audience in Hollywood, CA. Funny and approachable, this native Canadian currently lives in Los Angeles and loves to take family day trips to Costco. 

Steve McGowan brings a fun and exciting stand up experience to the stage with his likeable and commanding presence. Combining observational stories of the day to day, tales of past relationships and today’s single life, Steve has an energetic cheeky rage that audiences enjoy. Being open and honest, he has a wild frat boy style of comedy and makes it feel like a party where everyone is welcome. In his first month of comedy in 2010, Steve was an opening act for Pauly Shore at the Vogue Theatre during the Vancouver Comedy Fest. From there he has toured around Canada, performed in Vegas, and took part in the Northwest Comedy Fest working with comedic names such as Dave Foley, Brian Posehn, and Rory Scovel. Steve has also opened for Steve Hytner, Tony Rock, and Police Academy’s Michael Winslow as well as Chappelle's Show's Donell Rawlings. 

With host Brett Forte leading 8 comics into battle as they go head-to-head, joke-for-joke. After each round YOU ( the audience) votes who moves on, until only one comedian remains. This is an uncensored show and feelings will not be spared.

Based in Alberta, Sean is a CBC's The Debaters favourite. He filmed his first Just For Laughs gala in 2013 and his comedy was featured on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.  Winner of the Just For Laughs homegrown competition, Sean’s other festival appearances include 3 appearances at the Halifax Comedy Festival as well as the Winnipeg Comedy Festival in 2013 and 2016.  He has written for This Hour Has 22 Minutes and is a two time Canadian Comedy Award nominee.  His work can also be heard on SiriusXM Radio.  

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Amir K has been entertaining audiences for 10 years, performing live across the U.S. and on Television. His fun, unique approach to storytelling brings audiences together through his improvisational talent, characters and charisma. Born in Iran and raised in Southern California, Amir offers a unique point of view shaped by his multi-cultural upbringing. Amir currently stars in the primetime CW reboot of MADtv and has been seen on Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central, Comedy Knock Out on True TV, NBC’s ​Last Comic Standing ​and MTV's ​Jerks with Cameras​. Amir is best known for his stand-up comedy, but is also an accomplished actor. He won a SAG award for his role in the Oscar winning film ​Argo​ and recently starred in The FOX feature film ​The Pyramid opposite Denis O'Hare and Ashley Grace. Amir can be seen live headlining comedy clubs and theaters all over the U.S. as well as internationally. For more info. go to ​www.AMIRCOMEDY.com​ --- Social media @AMIRCOMEDY

Tyler Morrison is quickly emerging as one of the most talked about comedians from Canada with his hilarious brand of working class comedy. He has been featured at The Boston Comedy Festival, San Diego Comedy Festival, Atlanta Laughing Skull Fest, JFL42 Festival, and Caroline’s on Broadway for the Roast of WWE Legend The Iron Sheik. Named one of the Top 10 Comedians of 2014 by SiriusXM Canada, he has also appeared on CBC’s hit show The Debaters, Robert Kelly’s You Know What Dude, and The Ron Jeremy Celebrity Roast where he received a standing ovation. After winning the Dark Comedy Festival in Toronto, Morrison was selected to host celebrity headliner Gilbert Gottfried’s Ontario tour. Following his appearance at the 2013 NXNE Festival, Morrison was brought back in 2014 to headline his own shows while appearing on bills with the likes of Robert Kelly and Marc Maron.

Josh Wolf is a comedian, actor and NY Times Bestselling author best known for his work as a round table guest and writer on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and “After Lately.” He has become one of the most sought after personalities in comedy, headlining stand up comedy tours across the nation. 

Lori has been a professional stand-up comic for over 20 years. She began her love for comedy in 1988. A bit of a fairytale beginning…while working as a waitress, one of her regulars offered to sponsor her dream of stand- up comedy as a career. Soon after Lori was voted B.C.’s Funniest New Comic and four years later B.C.’s Funniest Woman. Lori has toured all over Canada and the United States, she has graced the stages of Yuk Yuk’s, The Improv, The Laugh Factory and the Comedy Store…just to mention a few. Lori has also made television appearances on CTV, CBC, WTN and The Comedy Network, as well as CBC Radio’s Madly Off In All Directions.