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MONDAY 16, JULY 2012

ALTdot Comedy Lounge Rivoli presents Sean Cullen, Kristeen von Hagen, DeAnne Smith, Keith Pedro, Eddie Della Siepe, Levi MacDougall, Rebecca Kohler, MC Dave Merheje and others. Jul 16 9 pm. Pwyc. 332 Queen W. altdotcomedylounge.com.

The Best Of The Second City presents classic and original sketch and trademark improvisation. Jul 16 8 pm, Jul 23 8 pm, Jul 30 8 pm. $14. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Cheap Laughs Monday - PJ O’Briens Irish Pub presents a weekly show w/ Russell Roy and guests. Mon 9 pm. Free. 39 Colborne. 416-815-7562.

The Jokebox Impulsive Entertainment presents sketch troupe Rulers of the Universe headlining w/ stand-up by Catherine McCormick and John Hastings, hosts James Dalzell and Deanna Palazzo and more. Jul 16 8 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. impulsiveent.com.

Laughable – Comedy Bar Edition presents Dom Pare, Graham Kay, Catherine McCormick, Gilson Lubin, Evany Rosen and host Nick Flanagan. Jul 16 9 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

Toronto Comedy Brawl: Quarterfinals Empire Comedy Live presents amateur comedians competing for a $1,000 grand prize. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Jul 19. $5. Crown & Tiger, 414 College. empirecomedylive.com.

Taping of Late Night with Matty D. The Garrison Presents a live taping of Season 2 Episodes 5 & 6! With a stealler line up of Georgea Brooks-Hancock, The Team from Comedy Records, Sketch by Plum Thunder and Jape, Stand Up by Evan Desmarais and Glenn Macaulay, hosted by the man himself: Matty D! Check out their wicked promo video. Get there @ 7pm to grab a drink in the front room.Show starts @ 7:30pm.  Check out their website. The Garrison, 1197 Dundas St W. Facebook event!

MONDAY IN CABARET  Comedy Bar presents a rotation of fresh & interesting unscripted comedy formats (including Troubadour, Toronto Secrets & T-Rex Tonight). 9pm . PWYC. 945 Bloor St. West.

SECOND CITY IMPROV SET- 10pm Free.  Second City Mainstage, 51 Mercer St.

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Tonight’s Altdot Comedy Lounge is showcasing comedians headed to this year’s Just for Laughs Festival! Considering Montreal’s celebrating 30 years of JFL, comedians are working to bring their A-game. That’s why Morgan Flood, the show’s producer, has been swarmed with requests from Toronto’s top comics seeking stage time to fine tune their performances. Last week, Comedy Uncovered was lucky enough to catch the Altdot show (an equally stellar show-see the lineup yourself). We saw Sean Cullen, a consummate international entertainer (starring in his own CBC Series The Sean Cullen Show, Last Comic Standing, Leno’s The Tonight Show, CBS’ The Late Late Show, The Ellen Show) absolutely, utterly annihilate. Performing for a full house, his bit about a Southern attorney had the entire audience in stitches. Dave Merheje’s (Just for Laughs, MTV Live) performance is a glorious hybrid of neurosis and shameless honesty. He’s one of those guys who can’t help but be original; glimpsing into his life through a lens best described as ‘uptight hipster,’ his rants illuminate the fact he was born to empty his soul onstage.[/box]

TUESDAY 17, JULY 2012

Comedy At The Local presents stand-up w/ Justin Laite, Camille Cote, Joel Buxton, Alex Pavone, Hannah Hogan and host Andrew Evans. Jul 17 9 pm. Pwyc. The Local, 396 Roncesvalles. 416-535-6225. Facebook Event!

Fall 2012 Mainstage Revue - Second City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Open Mic Comedy Bar presents amateur and pro comics w/ host Evan Desmarais. Jul 17 9 pm. $5. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

Sketch Comedy Lounge - Rivoli presents Goodbye John Hastings, a farewell/birthday celebration before he goes to England w/ Matt O’Brien, Dom Pare, Dylan Gott, Christophe Davidson, host Graham Kay and more. Jul 17 9 pm. Pwyc. 332 Queen W.  John Hastings is moving to England this July 23rd!  Catch his one last time while you still can! sketchcomedylounge.com. Check out the Facebook Event!

Standing On The Danforth - Eton House presents Justin Sanchez, Troy Stark, Joe Tuccitto, Ron Sparks, Martha O’Neill, Rob Pue, Kristeen von Hagen, host Jo-Anna Downey and others. Jul 17 9 pm. Free. 710 Danforth. 416-466-6161.

Toronto Comedy Brawl: Quarterfinals Empire Comedy Live presents amateur comedians competing for a $1,000 grand prize. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Jul 19. $5. Crown & Tiger, 414 College. empirecomedylive.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents the Humber School of Comedy at 7:30 pm, and stand-up Amateur Night at 9:30 pm. Tue. $4. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com

COMEDY AT THE KITCH! Diana Love Presents a night of stand up with some of Toronto’s best comics.  Guys – this show is going to be great. Hilarious comics, incredibly cool bar, and delicious food. What’s not to love? Featuring: JAMES KERSLEY! (Humber College/ Yuk Yuk’s Best Stand Up Award), BARRY TAYLOR! (Comedy Records, NXNE), AMANDA DAY! (Hotbox), SHAWN HITCHINS! (named Now Magazine’s Summer’s Best Comedy, Fire(Crotch) Sale), HUNTER COLLINS! (Video on Trial, Yuk Yuks), JULIA HLADKOWICZ! (Yuk Yuks, XM Canada’s Next Top Comic finalist), DEBORAH ETTA ROBINSON! (The Boom, Sexy Nerd Girl) and your host and headliner DIANA LOVE! (Comedy Now!). 229 Geary Ave. Check out their Facebook Event!

COMEDY IN KENSNGTON – The Lola presents a night of sweltering hot stand up! With Alex Nussbaum, Fraser Young, Dave Code, Andy Itwaru, Natalie Norman and your host, Adam Wallace Downey! Lottery Spots Available too. LOLA, 40 Kensington Ave. Facebook Event!

IMPROV NIGHT IN CANADA John Candy Box Theatre Students sign up and get drafted on to a team for some high sticking Improv fun! PWYC. Tuesdays at 9pm. 70 Peter Street.

SECOND CITY IMPROV SET- 10pm Free.  Second City Mainstage, 51 Mercer St.

THE BULL PEN John Candy Box Have a premise you want to see come to life?  Try it out at the show.  Actors improvise out premises.  It’s a safe, nurturing and FUN environment! JCB Theatre. 7:30pm. (Tonight! Also, Bi-Weekly). 70 Peter St.

IMPATIENT THEATRE CO Clinton’s presents 3 amazing improv shows! Student teams ( 7 pm. Free). Harold Night. (8pm. $5). The Incubator, up and coming improv teams. (10 pm. $5). Late Night Menu, new and developing acts. (11 pm. Free). Tue. Clinton’s, 693 Bloor W. 416-535-9541, impatient.ca

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Two amazing showcases of Toronto comedians tonight – Diana Love’s Show at the Kitch and John Hastings Farewell at the Rivoli!

Diana Love’s fundraising show is dedicated to her newest project, a webseries, called Dumping Dwayne (keep an eye out, it’s going to be good!).  The project’s promise is reflected by Diana’s own comedic ability (opened for workd-class comics like Jamie Kilstein, Maria Bamford and Bruce Vilanch, Video on Trial, Comedy Now!) and by her knowledge pertaining to throwing a killer live show! For example, you’ll get to witness the dryness of Barry Taylor worth his weight in platinum (which is, by the way, likely how successful Comedy Records is going to be). We’ll see you there right?

Goodbye John Hastings is the last show John is throwing this side of the Atlantic. With heavy hitters like Matt O’Brien (Comedy Now), Dylan Gott (fresh from his FRINGE one-man show Dylan Gott: Medicine Woman), and Graham Kay (Dave Chappelle commented on Graham’s set with “I hung out with Chris Rock at Eddie Murphy’s house and it takes me a lot to laugh that hard.”) C’mon, that’s an epic show![/box]

WEDNESDAY 18, JULY 2012

Absolute Comedy presents Pro-Am Night w/ Moody McCarthy, Elaine Dandy, Josh Elijah, Nader Mansour, Nicholas Rizzi, JP Hodgkinson and host Trent McClellan. Opens Jul 18 8:30 pm. $6. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

Bad Dog Presents: Bad Dog Theatre presents a weekly showcase of the company’s best performers. Wed 8 pm. $12, stu $10. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. 416-491-3115, baddogtheatre.com.

TACOMEDY – La Revolucion and Mark Debonis present a night of stand up and tacos! Co-produced and hosted with The Boom‘s Garrett Jamieson every Wednesday at 10pm! La Revolucion, 2848 Dundas St. West.

Chuckle Co. Presents weekly stand-up. Wed 9:30 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. ChuckleCo on Facebook!

Fall 2012 Mainstage RevueSecond City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Humpday Humour Muoi Nene Productions present weekly Afrocentric comedy w/ Raïs Muoi and others. Wed 7 pm. Free. Hakuna Matata Sports Bar, 326 Parliament. 416-519-1569.

Laughs @ Slack’s presents a weekly open mic w/ host Catherine McCormick. Wed Doors 8 pm. Free. Slack’s, 562 Church. Laughs At Slacks on Facebook!.

Spirits Comedy Night presents Peter Aterman, Andre Arruda, Martha O’Neill, Kristeen von Hagen, Christophe Davidson, Noor Kidwal, Darren Frost, host Jo-Anna Downey and others. Jul 18 9 pm. Free. Spirits Bar & Grill, 642 Church. 416-967-0001.

Top Sketch Canada - Black Swan presents a sketch and improv competition w/ Josh Bowman, Matt McCready, Joe Delfin, Joel Buxton, Alicia Douglas, Meredith Cheesbrough, Ron Sparks, Laura Bailey and host Jen Littlewood.  This week’s guest judge – JAN CARUANA! Each week contestants take on challenges until only one winner remains, to claim a $500 cash prize and the title of TOP SKETCH CANADA! Opens Jul 18 and runs to Aug 22. $5. The BLack Swan Tavern. 154 Danforth.  Contact Us. Check out their Facebook Event!

Toronto Comedy Brawl: Quarterfinals Empire Comedy Live presents amateur comedians competing for a $1,000 grand prize. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Jul 19. $5. Crown & Tiger, 414 College. empirecomedylive.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents Mike McGregor. Opens Jul 18 and runs to Jul 22. $12-$20. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

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TOP SKETCH CANADA looks to showcase the best combination sketch/improv performers in Toronto’s scene. Tell us you’ve seen Laura Bailey (producer of her own successful monthly show, “Chick-a-Boom” at the Free Times cafe). Well… surely you’ve seen Canadian Comedy Award winning Jan Caruana? (About an Hour (Best of Fringe), the critically acclaimed Sass and the City, CCA’s Show Stopping Number) who recently appeared with Rob Baker in “That Moment When.” The comedic skill of Joel Buxton, both an industry-respected stand up and writer (Sunday Night Live’s The Sketchersons anyone?), will likely cause you to friend him on Facebook, or at least ‘Like’ his stuff (although, don’t tell him we said that – here’s him telling us everything wrong with Facebook ‘Likes). The show’s got a lot of promise, so go check it out! Then thank Jen Littlewood for a night of epic entertainment.   [/box]

THURSDAY 19, JULY 2012

Absolute Comedy presents Moody McCarthy, Keven Soldo, Adam Downey and host Trent McClellan. Jul 19-22. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

Fall 2012 Mainstage Revue- Second City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

James Adomian Comedy Bar presents the NYC comic headlining w/ Alexandra Howell, Levi MacDougall and Evan Desmarais. Jul 19 10 pm. $15. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

Laugh Sabbath presents Bob Kerr, Deborah Etta Robinson, Todd Graham, Nick Flanagan, Graham Kay, Chris Locke and Levi MacDougall. Jul 19 9:30 pm. $5. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

The Primo Show Supermarket presents a monthly sketch show w/ Primo, and featuring great guests like Scott Thompson, Terry Clement and TCQ. Jun 21 9 pm, Jul 19 9 pm. $10. 268 Augusta. 416-840-0501.

Toronto Comedy Brawl: Quarterfinals Empire Comedy Live presents amateur comedians competing for a $1,000 grand prize. Opens Jul 2 and runs to Jul 19. $5. Crown & Tiger, 414 College. empirecomedylive.com.

The Vest Show In Town Comedy Bar presents a variety show w/ Vest of Friends. Come one come all to see a bunch o’ buddies do what they love! Hosted by Mark DeBonis with Stand Ups by Mike Sitaram & Jordan Foisy, sketch by The Fancy Sluts and Hunter Collins’ Aussie Pics. Plus your very own Vest of Friends! See you there!Jul 19 10 pm. Pwyc. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents Mike McGregor. Opens Jul 18 and runs to Jul 22. $12-$20. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Vaughan presents Darren Frost. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 70 Interchange Way. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s West presents Jean Paul. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 5165 Dixie. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

GAME PLAYA THURSDAY, John Candy Box Students from the Longfrom classes perform! Every Thursday at 8:30pm. Free. John Candy Box, 70 Peter Street.

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Tonight’s best show will be Laugh Sabbath at the Comedy Bar! It’s line up is almost t0o big: Bob Kerr, podcasting guru behind Hold Your Applause and writer for This Hour has 22 Minutes, and Chris Locke, a hilarious long-time Laugh Sabbath veteran, are both sure to make you laugh. BONUS: You’ll also get to see Levi Macdougal. Comedy Uncovered first saw Levi back in 2002 at the Rivoli, and although we weren’t the first to say it, Levi was (and remains) ridiculously talented. A founding member of Laugh Sabbath, Levi’s a talented actor and comedian (Just For Laughs, Important things with Demetri Martin, The Jon Dore Television Show). Heck, you’ve probably seen Levi as the the awkward hopeless ‘other-guy’ cellphone user on national ROGERS commercials. In a nutshell, Levi is good. We know it. The industry knows it. And if you head over to the comedy bar tonight, you’ll know it too! Check out their latest commercial. [/box]

FRIDAY 20, JULY 2012

Absolute Comedy presents Moody McCarthy, Keven Soldo, Adam Downey and host Trent McClellan. Jul 19-22. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

The Best Of The Second City presents classic and original sketch and trademark improvisation. Jun 22 11 pm, Jun 29 11 pm, Jul 20 11 pm. $24, stu $15. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Fall 2012 Mainstage Revue - Second City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Kathleen Phillips Saving Gigi presents a night of comedy and music w/ Phillips and Fiver. Jul 20 9 pm. $10. 859 Bloor W. savinggigi.com.

Premium Comedy Comedy Lounge presents Rob Mailloux, Jen McCauliffe, Kris Bonaparte and others. Opens Jul 20 8 pm. $10. Grotto Lounge, 647 College. comedylounge.ca.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents Mike McGregor. Opens Jul 18 and runs to Jul 22. $12-$20. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Vaughan presents Darren Frost. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 70 Interchange Way. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s West presents Jean Paul. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 5165 Dixie. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

RAP BATTLEZ 27: SAME AGE AS BIG MIGGA – COMEDYBAR Presents a show so hot, it’s on fire! This show keeps getting bigger and bigger! We’re even up for a Canadian Comedy Award! Get your tickets here.Check the Facebook Event. $10. 10:30pm. Comedy Bar. 945 Bloor St. West.

NAKED FRIDAYS John Candy Box Naked Friday Players do sketch alongside with guest acts, students, and the 7 Day Shorts video challenge! It’s weekly improv, sketch, stand-up and music. Fri 9 pm. Pwyc. 70 Peter. scnakedfridays@gmail.com.

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We’ve heard some amazing things about Rap Battlez, things like “standing room only,” “the sickest rap battle I’ve ever seen,” and “dude, a rappers mom came and dropped some mad battle-beatz.” Yes, all that actually happened. Which is exactly why we think you need to witness the throw down. Get a little taste of the action with this video, or this article from the Grid, and you’ll understand why they’re up for a Canadian Comedy Award!  [/box]

SATURDAY 21, JULY 2012

Absolute Comedy presents Moody McCarthy, Keven Soldo, Adam Downey and host Trent McClellan. Jul 19-22. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

Comedy Lounge: Italians Do It Better Lambadina presents Mark Debonis, Sandra Battaglini, Sandro Veri and others. Jul 21 8 pm. $10-$15. 875 Bloor W. comedylounge.ca.

Fall 2012 Mainstage Revue - Second City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

The Superstars Of Comedy Comedy Bar presents Debra DiGiovanni, Ryan Horwood, Alex Pavone, Pat MacDonald and host Darryl Purvis. The Superstars of Comedy return to Comedy Bar after multiple sold-out shows. Get your tickets here! $12 in advance/$15 at the door. Jul 21 9:30 pm. $12. 945 Bloor W. 416-551-6540, comedybar.ca.  945 Bloor. St West.

West End Girls: Girls Of Summer Edition Daniela Saioni presents all-girl stand-up w/ Laurie Elliott, Heather Gold, Heidi Brander, Allison Dore and others. Jul 21 8:30 pm. $5. Rhino, upstairs, 1249 Queen W. westendgirls.ca.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents Mike McGregor. Opens Jul 18 and runs to Jul 22. $12-$20. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Vaughan presents Darren Frost. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 70 Interchange Way. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Yuk Yuk’s West presents Jean Paul. Jul 19-21. $12-$20. 5165 Dixie. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

Just Want to Say This about That - Maggie Cassella and Phil Luzi present a night filled with true stories of outrageous behaviour, the latest political screw-ups, entertainment news nightmares, stupid studies, ludicrous lawsuits, and ridiculous religious rules and regulations. Get your tickets here! Tix: $15/$20. Dinner reservations get priority seating.647.347.6567. The Pubaret, 488 Parliament St.

Comedy Machine – Amanda Day presents a night of stand up with Craig Fay, Ben Miner, Ben Bankas, Zabrina Chevannes, Danielle Meierhenry, Andrew Ryan Fox. Hosted by Amanda Day. 10pm. $5 or PWYC. Crown and Tiger Pub, 414 College

Set List Comedy Bar presents comics improvising on a list of topics w/ Dave Merheje, Ron Sparks, Evan Desmarais, Sean Green, Levi MacDougall and Steve Patterson. Set List is a completely improvised stand up comedy demonstration. The second the comedian walks onstage, he or she gets a brand new, never before seen “set list” of topics handed to them, and performs as if it was their own.  8 pm. $15. 945 Bloor W. comedybar.ca or get your tickets here. Hey, there’s also a Facebook Event!

IMPROV DROP IN WITH RALPH MACLEOD Black Swan Comedy,  This 90-minute drop in is led by Black Swan Comedy Artistic Director Ralph MacLeod.  No experience necessary.  No preregistration necessary. 6pm. $5, 154 Danforth. 416-903-5388.

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Set List is going to be an epic show!

Are you new to the scene? Go see Set List

Have friends in town? Send them to Set List.

Are you a veteran to Toronto Comedy? Go see Set List.

These performers will exceed your expectations, likely because you didn’t even know something this good existed! An improvised off-the-cuff stand up set by some of the masters of the craft (although, these credits can’t quite do them justice): Dave Merheje (@DaveMerjehe, Just For Laughs, MTV LIVE, Video On Trial, We Ain’t Terrorists, The Debaters) Ron Sparks (@RonSparksJr, Just For Laughs, Comedy Now, Video On Trial, The Jon Dore Show, The Minnesota Wrecking Crew, Ed the Sock, The Debaters), Evan Desmarais (@evndsmrs, FunnyFest, Opened for Chris Hardwick and Jim Jefferies), Sean Green (@greenroomshow, National Lampoon Radio, Comedy Nation, and Spike) Levi MacDougall (@LeviMacDougall, see Monday’s Review!), Steve Patterson (@patterballs, Just for Laughs, The Debaters, Comedy Now, Halifax Comedy Festival, Winnipeg comedy festival), James Adomian (@JAdomian, Last Comic Standing, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Comedy Bang Bang, Mad TV, Mind of Mencia, Jimmy Kimmell Live). This show is PACKED full of amazing entertainers. Count us in!

Why not stick around and check out the Superstars of Comedy at the Comedy Bar? This show has been a hit in the past with both new-to-the-scene and seasoned comedy fans. We recently saw Debra perform for Comic Vision at Steamwhistle Brewery, and witnessed her relentless style win over a rowdy comedy-green audience. Other noteworthy acts on the bill are Alex Pavone (Yuk Yuk’s, MTV’s Cocktales), Pat MacDonald(Absolute Comedy, MTV), Ryan Horwood (Yuk Yuk’s and producer of the Saturday night Crown and Dragon). This is going to be a great show!

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SUNDAY 22, JULY 2012

Absolute Comedy presents Moody McCarthy, Keven Soldo, Adam Downey and host Trent McClellan. Jul 19-22. $10-$15. 2335 Yonge. 416-486-7700, absolutecomedy.ca.

Comedy At 51 Kyra Williams presents a late-night comedy cabaret w/ Natalie Norman, Aaron Stern, Abbee Fernandes, Brian Ward and host Jim Kim. Jul 22 10 pm. Pwyc. Second City, 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011.

Fall 2012 Mainstage Revue - Second City presents a collection of sketches, songs and improvisations. Tue-Sat 8 pm (plus late show Sat 10:30 pm), Sun 7 pm. $24-$29, stu $15. 51 Mercer. 416-343-0011, secondcity.com.

Roasted And Toasted! Comedy Roast Of Arie Kizel & Eli Jakeman Happy Hour @ Ein-stein presents Charles McCarroll, Dave Kemp, Josh Infald, Justin Laite, Sean Quinlan, Peter Aterman, Dave Paterson and host Ruby. Jul 22 8 pm. Free. Ein-Stein, 229 College. ein-stein.ca.

Sunday Night Live The Sketchersons present weekly sketch w/ guest hosts and musical acts. Sun 9:30 pm. $8. Comedy Bar, 945 Bloor W. thesketchersons.com.

Yuk Yuk’s Downtown presents Mike McGregor. Opens Jul 18 and runs to Jul 22. $12-$20. 224 Richmond W. 416-967-6425, yukyuks.com.

SILLY SUNDAY – The Monarch Tavern presents a hilarious night of Stand Up with hosted Steph Tolev! Each week has a variety of different acts! Free! 9pm. Monarch Tavern, 12 Clinton St.