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Live at Arcadia – Canton Comedy Boom
Canton Comedy Boom runs a weekly Wednesday after-hours stand-up showcase with a booked cast.
WHO Everyone
WhenWed Oct 14 – Wed Nov 4, 2026 · Wed 8 PM, Oct 14–Nov 4
WhereArcadia Grille Downtown, 321 Court Avenue Northwest, Canton
Cost$5 (added to bill)
Colum Tyrrell
Colum Tyrrell brings Irish stand-up to Hilarities — Tonight Show debut, Comedy Cellar regular, 21+.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 15, 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:15 p.m.)
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Killers of Kill Tony
Kill Tony podcast regulars hit Connor Palace — David Lucas, Hans Kim, Martin Phillips, Dedrick Flynn (lineup subject to change).
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 15, 7:00 p.m.
WhereConnor Palace at Playhouse Square, 1615 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$43.97–$104.62
Shawn Showtime
Shawn Showtime headlines a 21-and-over night at the KillBox.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 15, 2026 · 7:30 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$18.50 general admission (price includes fee)
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Ran Barnaclo
Ran Barnaclo heads Hilarities’ 21+ room across a three-night stand.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 15–Sat Oct 17, 2026; Thu 8:00 p.m., Fri/Sat 6:30 p.m. / 9:15 p.m.
WhereFrolic Cabaret (Hilarities / Pickwick & Frolic), 2035 E. 4th Street, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Comedy by Astrology: Virgo/Libra Edition
Comedy by Astrology puts the Virgo and Libra comics on the Canton Comedy Boom stage.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereCanton Comedy Boom, 324 Cleveland Avenue Northwest
Cost$16.50 presale; $20 door
Couples Therapy
Couples Therapy brings its stand-up show to the Lorain Palace.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 pm
WhereLorain Palace Theatre, 617 Broadway
CostSee organizer website for details
Henceforth Comedy Presents Bryan Sternik
Henceforth Comedy brings Bryan Sternik to Mahall's.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7pm
WhereMahall's, 13200 Madison Avenue, Lakewood
CostSee organizer website for details
Jack Willhite's Rock 'N Roll Comedy Show at Krackpots Comedy Club
Jack Willhite's Rock n Roll Comedy Show plays the Krackpots room in Massillon, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16, 2026 · 7:30 pm
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Dave Landau
Dave Landau headlines a 21-and-over weekend of stand-up.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Oct 16–17 7 PM & 9:30 PM
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$23.75 (7 PM) / $18.50 (9:30 PM) general admission (price includes fee)
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Donnell Rawlings
Donnell Rawlings’ Black & Mild Tour hits Hilarities — Netflix A New Day, Chappelle’s Show alum, 21+.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 16, 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m.; Sat Oct 17, 7:00 p.m. & 9:45 p.m.
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Dobie Maxwell at Krackpots Comedy Club
Dobie Maxwell headlines two shows at Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Oct 17 – Sat Oct 17, 2026 · Sat Oct 17 7:30 PM & 9:15 PM
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Where Recovery Meets Joy! Comedy Fundraiser ft. Mary Santora
A comedy fundraiser for the Briermost Foundation, which helps women in recovery, with hors d'oeuvres and a 50/50 raffle.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 17, 2026 · 6:30 PM
WhereUAW Local 1005 Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd, Parma
CostFrom $33.85
Nick Griffin
Nick Griffin takes a Sunday 21+ slot at Hilarities 4th Street.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 18, 2026, 7:00 p.m. (doors 6:15 p.m.)
WhereFrolic Cabaret (Hilarities / Pickwick & Frolic), 2035 E. 4th Street, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Michael Rapaport
Michael Rapaport does Hilarities midweek — actor-comic with the I Am Rapaport podcast, 21+.
WHO Adult
WhenWed Oct 21, 7:30 p.m. (doors 6:45 p.m.)
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostPremium $54; General Admission $42 (all-in, fees included)
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Comedy Night at Richfield Heritage Preserve
Richfield Heritage Preserve hosts a comedy night with the Richfield Joint Recreation District.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 7 pm
WhereThe Lodge at Richfield Heritage Preserve, 4374 Broadview Road
Cost$20-$25 ($20/$25 at the door)
Jim Florentine
Jim Florentine’s stand-up night at Winchester Music Tavern — 8:00 p.m.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 22, 8:00 p.m.
WhereWinchester Music Tavern, 12112 Madison Avenue, Lakewood
Cost$20 advance; $40 front-row seats
Jo Koy — Koy Meets World Tour
Jo Koy brings the Koy Meets World Tour to KeyBank State Theatre — stand-up, guests must be 12 and above.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 8:00 p.m.
WhereKeyBank State Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$64.20–$150
Next Stop Comedy Night – Featuring Nick Jordan and Jay Hunter
Nick Jordan and Jay Hunter bring Next Stop Comedy to the Lincoln Way Vineyards stage.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · doors 6:00 pm, show 7:00 pm (page time 6:00-9:00 pm)
WhereLincoln Way Vineyards, 9050 W. Old Lincoln Way, Wooster
CostSee organizer website for details
Rene Vaca 2026 Tour
Comic Rene Vaca brings his 2026 tour to House of Blues.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · doors 6pm, show 7pm
WhereHouse of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Avenue
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Live Nation via livenation.com
The Christi Show
The Christi Show at Cleveland Funny Bone — 21+ Thursday stand-up.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · Doors 6:00 p.m. · Show 7:00 p.m.
WhereCleveland Funny Bone, 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$38 to $48
The Mike Polk Jr. Show
Mike Polk Jr. brings his show to Frolic Cabaret, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 22, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereFrolic Cabaret, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostGeneral Admission $18 (all-in, fees included)
Joe Dombrowski
Joe Dombrowski works a three-night Hilarities stand — Variety 10 Comics to Watch, 21+.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 22, 7:00 p.m.; Fri Oct 23, 6:15 p.m. & 8:45 p.m.; Sat Oct 24, 3:30 p.m. (doors 2:45), 6:00 p.m. & 8:30 p.m.
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostPremium $42; General Admission $36 (all-in; most showtimes sold out)
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
GAURI B: YEARS IN THE BREAKING
GAURI B: Years in the Breaking — one rated-R Friday show in the Frolic Cabaret at Hilarities.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · Doors 7:15 p.m. · Show 8:00 p.m.
WhereFrolic Cabaret (Hilarities / Pickwick & Frolic), 2035 E. 4th Street, Cleveland
CostGeneral Admission $30 (all-in, fees included)
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Let’s Figure It Out Pt 2
Let's Figure It Out returns for a second 21-and-over night.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 23, 2026 · 9:30 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$18.50 general admission (price includes fee)
DJ Sandhu at Krackpots Comedy Club
DJ Sandhu headlines Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 23 – Sat Oct 24, 2026 · Fri Oct 23 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 24 7:30 PM & 9:15 PM
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Brad Sativa at Canton Comedy Boom
Brad Sativa headlines Canton Comedy Boom.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereCanton Comedy Boom, 324 Cleveland Avenue Northwest
Cost$20 online / $25 at door
Henceforth Comedy Late Night
Henceforth's secret after-hours show brings touring comics and surprise drop-ins to Tabletop.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 11:30 pm
WhereAll Saints Public House, 1261 West 76th Street, Cleveland
CostFrom $22.53
Justin WhiteHead
Justin Whitehead headlines a 21-and-over night.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Oct 24, 2026 · 6:30 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$45.25 preferred seating (price includes fee); see checkout for other tiers
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Zarna Garg: Million Dollar Excuses
Zarna Garg’s Million Dollar Excuses lands at Mimi Ohio — two Saturday sets (rescheduled from Apr 26); VIP meet & greet on the board.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 24, 7:00 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
WhereMimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$36.00–$175
Ali Siddiq: The Custom Fit Tour
Ali Siddiq’s Custom Fit Tour is a phone-free stand-up night at Akron Civic.
WHO Everyone
WhenSun Oct 25, 7:00 p.m.
WhereAkron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main Street, Akron
CostSee organizer website for details
Comedy for Critters with the Cleveland Animal Protection League at Krackpots Comedy Club
Krackpots' comics raise money for the Cleveland Animal Protection League, 21 and over.
WHO Family
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 7:00 pm
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
Cost$15
Jokes On You
Jokes On You takes over Frolic Cabaret, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereFrolic Cabaret, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Maria Bamford
Maria Bamford’s special-event Sunday at Hilarities — Lady Dynamite / HBO specials, 21+.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 25, 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Richie Fontaine
Richie Fontaine headlines the KillBox, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Oct 25, 2026 · 7:00 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$39.75 preferred seating (price includes fee); see checkout for other tiers
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Nick Swardson
Nick Swardson occupies Hilarities Tue–Thu — Pretend Time / Sandler-film comic, 21+ special event.
WHO Adult
WhenTue Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.; Wed Oct 28, 7:00 p.m.; Thu Oct 29, 7:00 p.m.
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: hilarities.com via hilarities.com
Jeff Shaw
Jeff Shaw headlines the KillBox, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · 7:30 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$18.50 general admission (price includes fee)
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Joselito DaPuppet
Joselito DaPuppet takes Cleveland Funny Bone — 21+ late-October set.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Oct 29, 2026 · Doors 6:00 p.m. · Show 7:00 p.m.
WhereCleveland Funny Bone, 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$32 to $42
Comedy And Costumes
The KillBox runs a costume comedy night, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 9:30 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$18.50 general admission (price includes fee)
Henceforth Comedy Late Night
Henceforth's after-hours show adds a Halloween-week night at Tabletop, with touring comics and drop-ins.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Oct 30, 2026 · 11:30 pm
WhereTabletop Board Game Café, 1810 W. 25th St., Cleveland
CostFrom $17.22
Paul Conyers at Krackpots Comedy Club
Paul Conyers headlines Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 30 – Sat Oct 31, 2026 · Fri Oct 30 7:30 PM; Sat Oct 31 7:30 PM & 9:15 PM
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Krackpots Comedy Club via krackpotscomedy.com
Greg Morton
Greg Morton headlines a Halloween weekend at Hilarities, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Oct 30 – Sun Nov 1, 2026 · Fri–Sat 7 PM & 9:30 PM, Sun 7 PM, Oct 30–Nov 1
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Hilarities 4th Street Theatre via hilarities.com
Halloween Comedy Variety Show
Canton Comedy Boom runs a Halloween comedy variety show.
WHO Adult
WhenSat Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereCanton Comedy Boom, 324 Cleveland Avenue Northwest
Cost$16.50 online / $20 at the door
Necronomipod
Live podcast bill Necronomipod fills the Cambridge Room at House of Blues.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Oct 31, 4:00 p.m.
WhereThe Cambridge Room at House of Blues Cleveland, 308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Luke Abranches & Wyatt Feegrado
Luke Abranches and Wyatt Feegrado split a Frolic Cabaret night, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Nov 1, 2026 · 6:30 pm
WhereFrolic Cabaret, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Hilarities 4th Street Theatre via hilarities.com
Emo Philips
Emo Philips headlines Hilarities, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenThu Nov 5, 2026 · 7:00 pm
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Hilarities 4th Street Theatre via hilarities.com
Alec Flynn
Alec Flynn headlines Hilarities, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 9:30 pm
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Hilarities 4th Street Theatre via hilarities.com
BTidy | Dinner & Comedy in Brunswick
Comic BTidy headlines a dinner-and-comedy night at Brunswick’s Skyview Lodge.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · Doors & dinner 6:30 p.m. · Show 7:30 p.m.
WhereSkyview Lodge, 336 Pearl Rd, Brunswick
CostDinner & show $55 ($60 at the door); show only $25 ($30 at the door)
Free First Friday Comedy Show
Canton Comedy Boom gives its First Friday show away free.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 6, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereCanton Comedy Boom, 324 Cleveland Avenue Northwest
CostFree (donations welcome)
King Bo
King Bo headlines Frolic Cabaret, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6 – Fri Nov 6, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 6:30 PM & 9:15 PM
WhereFrolic Cabaret, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Hilarities 4th Street Theatre via hilarities.com
Sean Fogelson "That 1 Mailman"
Sean Fogelson, That 1 Mailman, headlines the KillBox, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Nov 6–7 7 PM & 9:30 PM
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$34.50 general admission; $45.25 preferred (price includes fee)
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Sharon Simon at Krackpots Comedy Club
Sharon Simon headlines Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sat Nov 7, 2026 · Fri Nov 6 7:30 PM; Sat Nov 7 7:30 PM & 9:15 PM
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Krackpots Comedy Club via krackpotscomedy.com
Anthony Rodia
Anthony Rodia brings a weekend of stand-up to Hilarities, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 6 – Sun Nov 8, 2026 · Fri 7 PM, Sat 6:30 PM & 9:15 PM, Sun 6 PM, Nov 6–8
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 E 4th St, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Adam Minnick at Canton Comedy Boom
Adam Minnick headlines Canton Comedy Boom.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 8:00 pm
WhereCanton Comedy Boom, 324 Cleveland Avenue Northwest
CostSee organizer website for details
Jeff Dunham Inappropriate Contact
Jeff Dunham brings Inappropriate Contact to the State Theatre.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 2026 · 5:00 PM
WhereKeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$82.20-$206.50
Nurse John: Against Medical Advice Tour
Nurse John’s Against Medical Advice Tour hits Akron Civic at 7:00 p.m.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 7, 7:00 p.m.
WhereAkron Civic Theatre, 182 South Main Street, Akron
CostSee organizer website for details
Emo Phillips at Krackpots Comedy Club
Emo Phillips headlines Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 7:00 pm
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Wil Milz Aka Mr. Pack You Up
Will Millz, Mr. Pack You Up, headlines the KillBox, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenSun Nov 8, 2026 · 7:00 pm
WhereThe KillBox Comedy Club, 1305 E Tallmadge Ave, Akron
Cost$29.00 general admission; $34.50 Section 2 (price includes fee)
Photo: The Killbox Comedy Club via thekillboxcomedyclub.com
Tom Garland (Special Tuesday Performance) at Krackpots Comedy Club
Tom Garland plays a special Tuesday show at Krackpots, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenTue Nov 10, 2026 · 9:15 pm
WhereKrackpots Comedy Club, 14 Lincoln Way W., Massillon
CostSee organizer website for details
Photo: Krackpots Comedy Club via krackpotscomedy.com
Daniel Sloss: BITTER
Scottish stand-up Daniel Sloss brings his 13th solo show, BITTER, to the Mimi Ohio, with guest Kai Humphries.
WHO Everyone
WhenThu Nov 12, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. (ages 16 and up)
WhereMimi Ohio Theatre, Playhouse Square, 1511 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$59.40–$194.50
Josh Gondelman
Ex-Last Week Tonight writer and Wait Wait regular Josh Gondelman does an early set in the Frolic Cabaret, 21 and over.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026 · 6:30 p.m.
WhereFrolic Cabaret at Hilarities, 2035 East 4th Street, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Michael Kosta — Big Dad Energy
Daily Show host Michael Kosta brings the Big Dad Energy tour to the Hanna.
WHO Everyone
WhenFri Nov 13, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.
WhereHanna Theatre, 2067 East 14th Street, Cleveland
Cost$54–$66
Andrew Schulz
Andrew Schulz, fresh off two Madison Square Garden sellouts, squeezes into Hilarities for four 21-and-over sets.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 13 & Sat Nov 14, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. each night
WhereHilarities 4th Street Theatre, 2035 East 4th Street, Cleveland
CostSee organizer website for details
Jaboukie Young-White
Daily Show alum Jaboukie Young-White does stand-up at the Grog Shop — all ages, partially seated.
WHO Everyone
WhenSat Nov 14. Doors 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m.
WhereGrog Shop, 2785 Euclid Heights Blvd, Cleveland Heights
Cost$20. All ages. $3 extra under 21 at the door.
Photo: Grog Shop via grogshop.gs
Ron White
Ron White, billed as “Tater Salad,” plays stand-up at KeyBank State Theatre — 18+ recommended.
WHO Adult
WhenFri Nov 20, 2026 · 8:00 p.m.
WhereKeyBank State Theatre, 1519 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland
Cost$66–$199