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Bananas Comedy Club presents Cristina Mariani

(RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- Bananas Comedy Club presents Cristina Mariani from January 30 to February 1, 2026. Cristina is a rising stand-up comedian, with a quirky, dark sense of humor.



 

Catch a Rising Star presents Kevin Dombrowski this weekend

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star presents Kevin Dombrowski on Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17, 2026 with performances at 7:30pm each night. Kevin is a standup comedian that constantly finds himself in the wrong place at the right time for comedy.

The Concert Venue at Harrah's Atlantic City presents comedian Joe List on January 31st

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- The Concert Venue at Harrahs Atlantic City presents comedian Joe List on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 8:00pm. Known for his sharp wit and hilarious takes on everyday life, Joe brings his signature style to the stage for one unforgettable night.

Ugly Pancake Tight 5 Workshop Graduation Show

​​​​​​​(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Ugly Pancake Productions presents the Ugly Pancake Tight 5 Workshop Graduation Show at Wild Air Beerworks on Saturday, January 18, 2026. Come hear their new and veteran students try out their brand new "Tight 5" minutes of material. Doors are at 8:00pm, showtime is 8:30pm.

Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Ryan Davis

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- The Stress Factory Comedy Club presents Ryan Davis January 15-17, 2026. With rave reviews from fans and comedy insiders alike, the Charlotte native has become one of the country's best young stand-up comics.





The Vogel presents comedian Aaron Chen

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Vogel presents comedian Aaron Chen on Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 7:00pm. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Aaron has quickly climbed the ranks of the international comedy scene.

McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre presents Nish Kumar: Angry Humour From a Really Nice Guy on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7:30pm. Nish has achieved huge success on the stand-up circuit with five rave reviewed solo stand-up shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, two of which have been nominated for the prestigious Comedy Award for Best Show in both 2015 & 2016.

MPAC presents Jessica Kirson on February 19th

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents comedian Jessica Kirson on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 8:00pm. She is a dynamic force in comedy, celebrated for her high-energy performances, ridiculous characters, and self-deprecating vulnerability.

bergenPAC puts tickets on sale Friday for April shows by Comedians Tracy Morgan and Terry Fator

(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC) has announced two new comedy shows for April 2026: Tracy Morgan on Saturday, April 18th at 8:00pm; and Terry Fator – Pure Imagination: Once Upon a Voice on Sunday, April 19th at 7:00pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am.

NJPAC presents George Lopez

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents comedy icon George Lopez for one unforgettable night of stand-up on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 8:00pm. A trailblazer in comedy and a powerful cultural voice, Lopez has made audiences laugh for more than two decades—and now he brings his signature style, sharp observations, and cross-generational humor to Newark's biggest stage.





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NYC Music Marathon & Jack Dallas presents "Copper Kettle" and "1756-Making America"

 Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Divinity Hall @ Centennial AME Zion Church
5 Lewis Place, Closter, NJ 07624



Don’t

Don’t Tell Comedy

 Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065



Don’t

Don’t Tell Comedy

 Saturday, January 24, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065



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Cedric the Entertainer

 Friday, January 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631

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