Saturday, Aug 9, 2025 at 10:00am
Join Us For The Comedy Festival 2025!
Schedule Of Events:
10:00am, 12:30pm And 3:00pm - Lucille Ball's Hometown Tour
An Ever-Popular Guided Bus Tour Of Lucy’s Hometown, Our “Lucy Town Tours”, With A Friendly And Knowledgeable Step-On Guide, Will Take You To Places Of Significance To Lucille Ball In Jamestown, Ny And Nearby Celoron. You Will See The House That She Was Born In, The House Where She Grew Up, And Much More.
Approx. Duration 1hr 45min
Price: $27.50
Location: Lucy Desi Museum
10:30am - 11:30am - Kids Comedy Workshop
Have Fun And Learn More About How You Can Make Comedy! Explore The Museum Through Discussions And Activities Led By A Museum Educator, Then Try Your Hand At Improv, Stand-Up, And Internet Humor. Ideal For Children Aged 6 To 12 And Their Families, Though All Ages (And Audience Members) Are Welcome!
Free With Museum Admission
Location: National Comedy Center
11:00am- 12:30pm - George Carlin: Behind The Scenes
Join Kelly Carlin-Mccall Author, Emmy Award Winning Producer, Founder Of Humans On The Verge And Daughter Of Legendary Comedian George Carlin For A Behind-The-Scenes Look At The George Carlin Exhibit Where She'll Be Sharing Some Of Her Favorite Moments Of What It Was Like Growing Up With A Comedic Icon.
Free With Museum Admission
Location: National Comedy Center
11:00am - I Love Lucy Trivia: 101
Show Off Your Knowledge Of All Things I Love Lucy In Our Annual Fan Trivia Contest! I Love Lucy Trivia: 101 Is A Family-Friendly Contest Designed With Lots Of Laughs For Casual And Long-Time Fans Alike! Fun Prizes Will Be Awarded Throughout The Contest.
Price: $25.00
Location: Doubletree
12:30pm - 1:00pm - Yes, And: The History Of Improv
Saying Yes, Being In The Moment, Listening To Others — Not Just What A Therapist Might Tell You To Do, But Also An Improv Coach! Learn More About The History And Cultural Impact Of Improvisational Theater, And How It Has Infiltrated And Improved Every Other Comedic Format.
Free With Museum Admission
Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center
12:00pm - Tropicana Lunch: On The Lot At Desilu
Enjoy Lunch In The Famous Tropicana Club As Lucy And Desi Give You A Behind-The-Scenes Tour Of Desilu Studios! A Buffet Lunch Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos And Attendees Receive A One-Of-A-Kind Desilu Souvenir!
Price: $37.50
Location: Tropicana Club
2:30pm - 3:00pm - Live From New York: It’s A Talk!
Get An Inside Scoop On What It’s Like Within The Hallowed Halls Of 30 Rock At Saturday Night Live. Learn More About The Rigorous Weekly Schedule, Taking A Sketch From Paper To Production, And How The Show Has Changed Over Its Nearly 50 Year Run.
Free With Museum Admission
Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center
3:00pm - Joan Rivers Exhibit Ribbon Cutting
Join Us As Melissa Rivers Cuts The Ribbon On Our New Joan Rivers Exhibit, Featuring Joan’s Legendary Filing Cabinet With 67,000 Meticulously Organized Jokes – A Powerful Tribute To Her Trailblazing Career And Comedic Genius.
Free With Museum Admission
Location: National Comedy Center
4:00pm - 4:30pm - A Scatological Movement Through Comedy
Let's Face It - Everybody *****, Poops, And Pees. And Just About Everybody Finds These Acts Funny (At Least To Some Degree). Join A Museum Educator And Engage With All Things Scatological Humor By Discussing The History, Creation, And Reception Of Some Of The Most Well-Known Scatological Jokes.
Free With Museum Admission
Location: Comedy Karaoke Lounge at National Comedy Center
4:00pm And 5:30pm - Tropicana Dinner: And The Winner Is…Desilu Studios
Enjoy Dinner In The Famous Tropicana Club As We Relive The Moments When Desilu Studios Took Home The Entertainment Industry’s Biggest Prizes! A Buffet Dinner Will Be Served While The Tropicana Stage Re-Creation Will Be Open For Photos With Lucille Ball's Emmy Award!
Price: $37.50
Location: Tropicana Club
5:00pm - Block Party At The National Comedy Center
Join Us Outside Of The National Comedy Center Before And After The Jon Stewart Show For A Party Like No Other! Enjoy Live Music From Jim Donovan & Sun King Warriors, Beer, Wine, Food Trucks And More!
Location: National Comedy Center
7:00pm - An Evening With Jon Stewart
Longtime Host And Executive Producer Of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart Redefined Political Satire And Has Become A Trusted Voice For A Generation. Recently, He Has Returned To Stand-Up Comedy, Bringing His Unfiltered Perspective And Razor-Sharp Observations Back To The Stage. His Rare Live Appearances Have Been Met With Sold-Out Crowds And Critical Acclaim. This Is A Show You Won't Want To Miss!
Location: Northwest Arena
8:00pm & 10:00pm - Comedy Late Night
Comics From Around The Nation Who Have Appeared On The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, Conan, Late Night With Seth Meyers, Last Comic Standing, And More Will Be Performing Their Newest, And Sometimes Blue-Est Material. This Event Takes Place In "Ricky Ricardo's" Famous Night Club.
Beer And Wine Served At Additional Cost.
Featuring: Brittany Brave, Alex Kumin, Ryan Goldsher, Adam Mamawala, And Monroe Martin!
Price: $37.50
Location: Tropicana Club
