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Ben Bankas

Friday, January 24, 2025 @ 8:00pm



Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001

With over 208,000 Followers on Instagram and growing rapidly Ben Bankas is one of the hottest comedians performing across the U.S. right now. Originally from Toronto, Canada Ben is now based out of Austin, TX. In 2023 Ben took over the Canadian comedy scene selling out comedy venues from coast to coast, now he’s doing it in the U.S.A. Ben has been featured on multiple times on Fox News with Jesse Watters, Kill Tony and is the host of his own podcast “The Bankas Show” on Youtube/Spotify/ Apple Podcasts. Ben also has 3 Comedy Specials on Youtube “Please, Wear a Mask” (2022), “Gaytatorship” (2023) and “Permission 2 Laugh” (2024) which combined have been watched over 160,000 times. Don’t miss your chance to see Ben Live when he’s in your city.




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Sammy

Sammy Obeid: Live in Jersey!

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: comedy

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Laughs

Laughs on the Rooftop: Hosted by Big Momma

Friday, June 20, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: comedy

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Juston

Juston McKinney

Saturday, June 21, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Avenel Performing Arts Center
150 Avenel Street, Avenel, NJ 07001
category: comedy

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Terry

Terry Fator: On The Road Again

Thursday, July 10, 2025 @ 8:00pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center
46 Washington Ave, Carteret, NJ 07008
category: comedy


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EVENT PREVIEWS

Carteret

Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center presents Laughs on the Rooftop on Saturday

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Carteret Performing Arts & Event Center presents Laughs on the Rooftop on Saturday, June 20, 2025. Hosted by Big Momma, the event begins at 8:00pm on The Rooftop at Carteret PAC. Show is for Ages 18+.



Avenel

Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Juston McKinney

(AVENEL, NJ) -- Avenel Performing Arts Center presents comedian Juston McKinney on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Juston has multiple appearances on “The Tonight Show”, one-hour specials on Comedy Central and Amazon Prime, including "Parentally Challenged" and "On Mid-Life Support." His 5th stand-up special, "On the Bright Side", is currently streaming on his YouTube channel. Showtime is 8:00pm. Carolyn Riley opens the night



The

The Big Apple Comedy Club presents Anthony DeVito, Katie Hannigan, Moody McCarthy and John Rizzo at Newton Theatre

(NEWTON, NJ) -- The Big Apple Comedy Club returns to The Newton Theatre on Friday, July 11, 2025. This laugh-packed night features four, hilarious comedians coming to the stage for one epic night. Don’t miss Anthony DeVito, Katie Hannigan, Moody McCarthy and John Rizzo. Showtime is 8:00pm.



NJPAC

NJPAC presents Comedian Mo Amer

(NEWARK, NJ) -- One of America's hottest comedians, Mo Amer, will perform at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 8:00pm. Mo Amer's journey is unlike any other. He went from being a Palestinian child in Kuwait to a war refugee in Texas, eventually rising to become one of the most popular comics in the country. His life story serves as the foundation for his hilarious and surprising comedy. Mo is the creator and star of the award-winning, semi-autobiographical Netflix series Mo.



bergenpac

bergenpac presents Colin Jost

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) presents Colin Jost on Friday, August 1, 2025 at 8:00pm. Jost is a writer, performer and author best known for his work on "Saturday Night Live." Jost starting writing for "SNL" in 2005 and has been the co-anchor of the show's “"Weekend Update" since 2014.




 

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