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Oct 17, 2017 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

David Sedaris

An evening with the humor writer known for his sardonic wit and incisive social critiques. more

Comedy, Critics' Picks

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Oct 17, 2017 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Yuk Yuk's New Talent Showcase

Yuk Yuk's

Humber College School of Comedy student showcase at 7:30 pm; weekly amateur showcase at 9:30 pm. more

Comedy, Ongoing, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 8:00 PM

Big City TKO 2017 Finals

Comedy Bar

Big City Improv Festival presents the finale of the improv tournament during the Big City Improv Festival. more

Comedy

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Oct 17, 2017 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Laugh In The Face Of Fear

The Social Capital Theatre

An anxiety show hosted by Cameron Algie, featuring a night of improv and storytelling. more

Comedy, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Fireside Tales

Dufferin Grove Park

Storytelling around the campfire w/ hosts Helder Brum & Rhiannon Archer and guest storytellers. more

Comedy, Free

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Oct 17, 2017 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Festival Showcase Night

Absolute Comedy

Featuring 11 acts showcasing for Canadian comedy festivals. more

Comedy, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 9:00 PM

Seven In Seven Comedy

Sarah’s Cafe

Speakeasy comedy show hosted by Joey Harlem featuring weekly guests. more

Comedy, Ongoing, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Comedy Convicted

The Social Capital Theatre

Featuring Ariel Kagan, Joe Rooftop Pool Vu, Glen Foster, Faisal Butt, Todd Van Allen & others. more

Comedy, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 9:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Read Stuff With Eric

The Social Capital Theatre

Solo performers workshop new material in a supportive environment; performances don’t have to be funny. more

Comedy, Critics' Picks, Under $10

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Oct 17, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017

The Times They Are A Changin'

Toronto Centre for the Arts

Harold Green Jewish Theatre Company presents Louise Pitre and W. Joseph Matheson in a musical revue that celebrates the Jewish voices that spoke to a generation in the 60s. more

Theatre

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Oct 18, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Punch Up

Emmet Ray Bar

A weekly positive space comedy night. more

Comedy, Free

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Oct 18, 2017 - Oct 22, 2017

The One More Night Festival

The Commons Space

Brick & Mortar presents a remount of shows that got Critic's Choice, Patron's Pick and rave reviews. more

Theatre

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Oct 18, 2017 8:00 PM

The Taggart & Torrens Canadianity Tour

The Great Hall

Tales from the true north strong and freezing at this radio show/podcast by the former Our Lady Peace drummer and the Trailer Park Boys rapper. more

Comedy

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Oct 18, 2017 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Behind The Cave

The Social Capital Theatre

Andrew Chapman tells his experience of being part of Defending The Caveman for 2 years in this solo show. more

Comedy, Under $10

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Oct 18, 2017 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Spellbound – A Comedy Hypnosis Show

Tranzac

Comedic adventure into the subconscious mind with hypnotist Brandon Dean. more

Comedy

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Oct 18, 2017 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dare: Stories We Thought We Would Never Tell

The Ossington

Professional and amatuer storytellers recall stories they promised they would never repeat. more

Comedy, Under $10

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Oct 18, 2017 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Laughing Gigi

Saving Gigi

Weekly gender- and LGBTQ-friendly comedy show hosted by Camille Cote. more

Comedy, Queer, Under $10

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Oct 18, 2017 - Oct 21, 2017

Canadian Comedy Festival Showcase Week

Yuk Yuk's

Stand-up comedy shows. more

Comedy

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Oct 18, 2017 - Oct 29, 2017

Future Theatre Festival

The Attic Arts Hub

Seven Siblings Theatre presents a new festival featuring brand new Canadian plays by Genevieve Adam, Nawi Moreno-Valverde and Becky Tanton. more

Theatre

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Oct 18, 2017 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Pro-Am Night

Absolute Comedy

Stand-up comedy w/ headliner Paul Morrissey, host Tom Calnan and others. more

Comedy, Under $10

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