Shows start at 7:00 pm
Dec 6th & 7th
Let’s laugh together
Headliner: leon the jokester
Hello World! Hailed as “The funniest blind Comedian in stand-up”, by Voyage San Antonio Magazine. Comedian Leon the Jokester has one focus in comedy and that is to spread: Love, Hope, and Laughter. Widely known for his clean and relatable comedy for all age groups, Comedian Leon the Jokester brings a style of humor the entire family can enjoy. He addresses life issues, finding hope in tough times, and how to walk by faith and not by sight in every season of life. In 2016, he became the co-founder of the non-profit organization “Oklahoma Comedy Zone, LLC. In which he teaches “tweens” and “teens” how to write clean jokes and become comedians. Parents love signing their kids up for the online course motivating their kids throughout the year. Additionally, Comedian Leon the Jokester has a heart to serve the community through clean comedy by building partnerships through solid relationships with Nonprofits, Foundations, Churches, After School programs, Summer camps, Fundraisers, and Charities. So, the next time you plan an event and need some fun, fresh, and clean comedy entertainment be sure to give Comedian Leon the Jokester a call. He has a hilarious 60min performance that will have you and the whole family laughing hysterically. A show you do not want to miss!
Headliner: Janice Rigel-Henriquez
Janice, AKA "everyone's BESTIE", is a joyful, laughter-loving girl with a passion for living a faith-filled life. Her heart is to collide humor with the truth of God's Word to inspire others to fall more in love with Him.
Janice is the Podcast Host of 'Journey with Janice' and Author of 'Slayin' Singlehood', 'Come Away With Me' and several smaller devotionals. She is a Christian Comedian, Life Coach and mentor to many. She loves talking, all things Reeses, sunsets on Lake Michigan and spending time with her besties and her handsome husband, Danny.
Dec 11th
Zoe Levy
Zoe Levy is one of the top up-and-coming comedians in New York City. She regularly performs at New York Comedy Club, Comedy Village in Times Square, St. Marks Comedy Club, and West Side Comedy Club. She’s been featured on Sirius XM and Publisher’s Weekly. Zoe travels the country performing comedy for a diverse array of crowds, all of whom she has left wanting more!
Jason King
A NY-based comic, writer, and content creator - Jason King is an up-and-coming standup, whose style has been described as a combination of insightfulness, absurdity, playful provocation, and vulnerability. He has a broad, versatile, and laboriously sharpened skillset (and content) that allows him to perform for a wide array of audiences and has afforded him the opportunity to be a regular at Cobbs and the Punchline in San Francisco, and to perform at many clubs in NYC (including The Stand, and NY Comedy Club). In addition, Jason has achieved virality on multiple social media platforms by using his comedy writing to create short sketches. Finally, Jason still boasts one more major skill outside of standup - he’s been a musician since age 11 and a music producer for 12 years. Jason recognizes there’s so much room to grow, but with so many constantly honed skillsets, it’ll be very exciting to see what he does next!
Greg Giraldo jr.
Greg has been doing comedy in New York City since 2020. He regularly performs at The Grisly Pear, Broadway Comedy Club, Greenwich Village Comedy Club, and AC Jokes Comedy Club. He’s been featured around the country in such states as Ohio, Texas, and Virginia. The son of comedian Greg Giraldo, he has appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, and HBO all before he even graduated high school. Additionally he has been named one of two winners of the UG comedy competition championship belt, the other of whom is Usama Siddique.
Dec 13th & 14th
Headliner: dan brown
Born and raised in Cleveland, OH, Dan Brown’s comedy journey took off in the buckeye state. Since his start in the Ohio’s Funniest Amateur Comedian In Akron in 2010, Dan has become one of the most hard working and determined comedians in the country.
Dan combines his real life observations and experiences into a performance that is honest and insightful that all audiences can relate to and laugh at. Dan talks about life from the perspective of a father, family man, relations and laughing through life as a wannabe superhero.
Dan is a favorite at comedy clubs, theatres and corporate events all over the United States. His Dry Bar Comedy Special “Not Shopping Here Today” was released in October 2021. Dan appeared on the television show “Huckabee” on TBN in April 2022. He Headlined the Finger Lakes Comedy Festival in Ithaca, NY. In 2023, Dan performed for Whirlpool, a fortune 200 company, in Walt Disney Resorts
Opening Act: brian atkinson
Brian Atkinson is a comedian, and played a serial killer on TV, while doing voices for PBS Kids. This guy-next-door with a radio voice talks about his career in broadcasting, voiceover, and being adopted twice, with twisted observations of everyday life. Brian is an award-winning comedian: Best of The Bash 2022 and 2023, World Series of Comedy 2023 Wildcard 1st Place Winner and 2024 Top 40 Comic, Funniest Person in Grand Rapids contest Audience Favorite, and Finalist in the Kingpin of Comedy.
Dec 20th & 21st
Headliner: dave dugan
Seen on HBO, COMEDY CENTRAL, FOX and a Regular on the nationally-syndicated BOB AND TOM SHOW (with over 250 appearances). Dave's new comedy special " HUMAN CANNONBALL " is now featured on Dry Bar Comedy. And maybe you caught Dave's national TV appearance on "HUCKABEE."
"Clean humor with imaginative angles. A very engaging comedian who is also extremely quick on his feet!" - The Los Angeles Times
Opening Act: corey mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
Dec 27th & 28th
Headliner: andy beningo
With over 3,500 career performances, Andy Beningo has established himself as one of the most in demand comedians working today. Hailed for his clean and "every man" style, Andy has been named one of the 40 Best Up and Coming Comedians in the country, as well as "Best Comedian" by both the Detroit Metro Times and Detroit Hour magazine. Andy has appeared on AXS TV's Gotham Comedy Live, CMT's Next Big Comic, and on Drybar Comedy- where his special, 'Adorable Tough Guy' generated over six million views on social media. Andy has been heard on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and was a special guest on Larry the Cable Guy's 'Weekly Round Up' on Sirius XM radio. His first comedy album, 'Quiet Coyote' regularly plays on Laugh USA. His rare ability to find humor in subjects like growing up the middle child, his short lived career as a middle school teacher and our society's obsession with technology has made him a crowd favorite in audiences worldwide.
Opener: Des Mulrooney
Chicago native, comedian Des Mulrooney had a lead role in what the LA Film Festival gave ‘Best Film’ to called, Road Dog. Catch him live at Funny Pharm Comedy!
Jan 3rd & 4th
Headliner: Hoss Ridgeway
Hoss has been performing his unique style of stand up since the late 1990s. He has a Drybar comedy special and a soon to be released Amazon prime special. He has been seen on the Mike Huckabee show
Opener: Janice Henriquez
Janice is a joyful, laughter-loving girl. Her heart is to collide humor with the truth of God's Word to inspire others to fall more in love with Him. Her desire is for all who have been silenced by the pains of life to have their voices restored and used to speak life and give hope to others in need of the same restoration. Janice is the Podcast Host of 'Journey with Janice' and author of 'Slayin' Singlehood' and 'Come Away With Me'. She shares her story and biblical truth to encourage everyone to celebrate life in every season.
Jan 10th & 11th
Headliner: Adam Minnick
He has worked at comedy clubs across US cities, such as Jimmy Kimmel's Comedy Club in Las Vegas, The Funny Bone Comedy Club in Cincinnati, Dry Bar Comedy in Provo Utah, the Improv Comedy Club in Chicago, the Punch Line Philly in Philadelphia, Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle in Detroit as well as abroad in Dublin, Perth and Stockholm. Along with clubs domestically and internationally, Adam has performed at colleges and Universities such as Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, IN and Findlay University in Findlay, Ohio. Adam combines his act of observational humor with stories of traveling, teaching, appearances, sports, family and his wife to deliver a clean and intelligent act that entertains and engages audiences of all ages. Adam’s unique view on life is due in no small part to having spent much of his youth in the small town of Napoleon, Ohio and Perth, Australia and traveling everywhere in-between.
Opener: Bailey Hostetler
Bailey Hostetler is from Shipshewana, IN and has been doing stand-up comedy for about 2 years. He has performed at the Blue Gate Theater, Second City, bars and restaurants in the local area, and the Funny Pharm. Bailey has opened for Rodney Norman, Marc Rubben, Mike Armstrong, and Joby Saad.
Jan 17th & 18th
Headliner: Dominic leonelli
Dominic Leonelli is a hilarious comedian from Ohio who has taken the New York comedy scene by storm. He is well known for his clever wit and unique delivery, delivering punchlines that leave his audiences in stitches. He has become a favorite on social media, with his short videos and skits quickly going viral. A regular at some of New York's top comedy clubs, Dominic has also performed around the country including being a finalist in New York’s Funniest appearances on MTV and NBC. Dominic Leonelli is a stand up comedian from Ohio. Clips from his last appearance on the Tom Kelly Show have hundreds of thousands of views. The 20 minute podcast ends with Dom and Tom clarifying a point . . . for another 20 minutes.The Midwest Sketch Bandits. Dominic Leonelli is known for The Midwest Sketch Bandits (2019), Uninspired (2018) and Mugged (2019).
Opener: Kyle Schrock
Kyle Schrock is a certified auto mechanic, full time college professor and part time comedian. Kyle jumped into comedy less than a year ago and won the Funny Over 40 contest at the Underground Laugh Lounge in Niles, Michigan. His comedy comes from his everyday life with fun stories of marriage, adventure and parenting. Kyle’s goal in comedy is to make life’s struggles entertaining.
Jan 24th & 25th
Headliner: Janice Henriquez
Janice is a joyful, laughter-loving girl. Her heart is to collide humor with the truth of God's Word to inspire others to fall more in love with Him. Her desire is for all who have been silenced by the pains of life to have their voices restored and used to speak life and give hope to others in need of the same restoration. Janice is the Podcast Host of 'Journey with Janice' and author of 'Slayin' Singlehood' and 'Come Away With Me'. She shares her story and biblical truth to encourage everyone to celebrate life in every season.
Opener: Elise Davis
With a long background in the performing arts and a penchant for finding the humor in life, it was only a matter of time before Elise Davis ventured into the stand-up comedy. Born and raised in the Elkhart area, she has been stretching her comedic muscles at clubs and charitable events throughout the community since October of 2023, trusting in God to open doors and provide opportunities to share her unique wit. Elise credits her work as a nurse and especially her husband and children for a wealth of material, the gift that keeps on giving.
Jan 31st & Feb 1st
Headliner: chris young
Chris Young is able to take real life experiences and turn them into laughs that maintain a clean but funny appearance. Chris’s luck (or lacks there of) have lead him to look at the world through a different set of glasses. Having once been called a pessimist by a fellow classmate "he replied simply, that he is not a pessimist but a optimist, as he believes things could not get any worse!” He is a frequent performer at comedy clubs, colleges and casino’s as well as corporate shows around the country. He has appeared at the Gilda's Laughfest in Grand Rapids,Mi the Laughing Skull Festival and the Canton Comedy Festival. His DryBar Special has millions of views. He was the winner of the TV20 Detroit "That's Funny" Comedy Contest on My Network, as well as a finalist in Dave Coulier's "Clean Guys of Comedy/Unbleepable Contest." Chris is also a favorite on radio stations all across the country. He has shared the stage with some of his favorite comics, including Bob and Tom's Mike Armstrong, Larry Reeb, Heywood Banks, and Dave Coulier. He credits his family and God for giving him his quick wit and ability to laugh. Chris ends each show with a quote that sums up the way he views the world. “ If you can’t get ahead in life, at least get a little behind”.
Opener: corey mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
feb 7th & 8th
Headliner: chris wineland
Chris Wineland is an accomplished comedian, actor, and author. As a "Top Ten Christian Comedian of Today," Chris Wineland got his start writing for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon as a fax writer. Since then, His career burst onto the national scene with his sketches appearing on shows like Louder with Crowder, The Daily Wire, and Huckabee. With a growing social media fan base and millions of views online, Chris' relatable humor has been shared across the globe, including his Dry Bar comedy special "I'm Terrified" which trended as a top ten comedy special for the first 6 weeks. Nominated for "Comedian of the Year" by KIA, Chris Wineland will have you laughing harder than you thought you could.
Opener: corey mann
Corey Mann is originally from Benton Harbor, MI, moved to South Bend In 1991. You’ve heard him on U93 in the 90’s, and Pulse FM since January 2009. Corey published his first kid’s book in 2016. He also hosts the twice nominated podcast of the year, “What Else with Corey Mann”.
feb 28th & Mar 1st
Headliner: lee hardin
Based out of Nashville, Tennessee, Lee Hardin has been touring the country, telling relatable jokes and stories Over the years, Lee has been able to share the stage with comedians like Henry Cho, Ryan Hamilton, & Nate Bargatze. In 2019, his comedy special, “Not Quite A Grown-Up” was released on DryBar Comedy. Lee also made his television debut on The Mike Huckabee Show, where he also performs reguarly as the warm-up act.
opener: Bailey Hostetler
Bailey Hostetler is from Shipshewana, IN and has been doing stand-up comedy for about two years. He has performed at the Blue Gate Theater, Second City, bars and restaurants in the local area, and the Funny Pharm. Bailey has opened for Rodney Norman, Marc Rubben, Mike Armstrong, and Joby Saad.
mar 7th & 8th
Headliner: zeb balentine
Zeb Balentine has been a lot of different things: a musician, songwriter, published author, worship pas, or, and college professor. But he has a real passion for bringing joy to people through laughter. He spent years as a minister and educator, working out his material in church and the classroom, and now can be found performing his unique brand of story-telling and self-deprecating humor along with musical comedy all over the country. He has opened for comedians such as Killer Beaz, Aaron Weber, and Dusty Slay, and for musical acts such as 38 Special, Ricky Skaggs, and Russ Taff.
Opener: john osborne
John Osborne is an Army guy turned Stay-at-home Dad. The natural progression was into Stand up comedy. This 20 year veteran of comedy has a fun & light hearted style. Making it fun to listen to his stories and observations.
Mar 21st & 22nd
Headliner: joby saad
Growing up in Nashville Tennessee, Joby read of Harry Houdini, the stage and was performing children's magic shows most weekends by age 12. Joby say's "Dad would build the props, and mom would give me props". His dad worked at WSM television building sets and his mother was the staff artist, assist art director at Opryland Theme park designing everything Opryland. When the tricks didn't work the laughs started flowing giving Joby the outlet to do what he really wanted, comedy. Being beat up too often on the basketball court by his High School classmates for going for laughs instead of points for the team drove Joby to compete as a bodybuilder winning the Mr Mid Central USA Title at age 19.
Opener: Bailey Hostetler
Bailey Hostetler is from Shipshewana, IN and has been doing stand-up comedy for about 2 years. He has performed at the Blue Gate Theater, Second City, bars and restaurants in the local area, and the Funny Pharm. Bailey has opened for Rodney Norman, Marc Rubben, Mike Armstrong, and Joby Saad.