Comedy Café has entered its (Catacombs) cabaret era!
Join us May 24th at 2PM at Catacombs Cabaret for an afternoon of stand-up, storytelling, sketch, improv, and the particular kind of chaos that happens when a room full of funny women get together on a Saturday afternoon.
Hosted by the incomparable Christel Bartelse — performer, storyteller, clown, director, and all-around comedy force.
New venue, same Firecracker energy. Come for the laughs, stay for the community!
May 24 • 2PM
Catacombs Cabaret
478 Queen St W, Toronto
Ticket link in bio!
Lunch and a laugh this Sunday!
Firecracker Comedy Café is back April 19 at 2PM at the Rivoli and this lineup is stacked with some of the sharpest, strangest, and most delightful minds in comedy!
Emily Jeffers — absurd clown energy trained in France and the UK, known for wild characters like Bitty-Bat and drag persona Sheonardo DiCaprio.
Jillian Welsh — Dora-nominated actor and Second City MainStage alum seen in Workin’ Moms, Baroness Von Sketch Show, and Run the Burbs.
Amy Cunningham — dark, deadpan, and festival-tested (Melbourne, FRINGE WORLD), with writing featured in The Beaverton and CBC Comedy.
Kayla Lorette — Canadian Comedy Award winner, co-creator of New Eden, TIFF-premiering filmmaker, and longtime improv favourite.
Naomi Snieckus — Mr. D, Pretty Hard Cases, Designated Survivor, CCA-winning improviser and founding member of The National Theatre of the World.
Christel Bartelse — solo-show powerhouse (Chaotica, ONEymoon), touring storyteller, physical comic, and creator of bold, character-driven work across stages in Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
Sandra Battaglini — two-time Canadian Comedy Award winner, touring comic, and force behind the movement to recognize stand-up as an art form in Canada.
Hosted by the incredible Steph McLarty
Sunday afternoon comedy > Sunday afternoon errands.
April 19 • 2PM
The Rivoli
Get your tickets today! Link in bio!!
It's officially the long weekend and we know you are loooonging for some more Firecracker laughs! Join us April 19th for another stacked Comedy Cafe in Toronto!
Steph McLarty will be hosting a killer group. We've got Amy Cunningham, Christel Bartelse, Emily Jeffers, Sandra Battaglini, Kayla Lorette, Jillian Welsh and our very own Naomi Snieckus back in town.
Dark, deadpan, absurd, physical, storytelling, stand-up—this one covers a lot of ground in the best way.
April 19
Doors 1:30 / Show 2PM
The Rivoli
Tickets available now!
Tickets in bio 🎟️
Toronto, future you has a great afternoon planned.
April 19th at The Rivoli, we’re back with another Firecracker Comedy Café. Think good food, great drinks, and a room full of very funny people.
Come early, grab a table, and settle in for an afternoon of laughs, surprises, and that easy Firecracker vibe that makes you want to stay a little longer. (Also, yes, 10% off food + drinks with your ticket.)
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Link in bio!
Firecracker Dept rocked women’s Day weekend with four different events!
2/4 the Toronto comedy Café at @rivolitoronto was a huge success! Thank you to all the women and people who love women that came out to have some laughs altogether!
Hosted by the wildly talented @cbartelse and produced by Christel and @funnystephmclarty the stage was packed with Power house, women telling stories and making the audience pee their pants with laughter.
I’ll jump at the opportunity to share the stage with any of these fantastic artists. @alolabrowne@tashonyourscreen@briewats0n@cleverusername119@funnymarthachaves@valeriesboyle
Big, thanks to our creative director @zeynep_guler_tuck for running over from her panel at the Sketchfest to bring her joy and laughter (and paparazzi) to the event!
it’s a pure joy. I do watch people come together and ignite a space like you did March 8!
Let’s make this a regular habit, see you all for the April show standby for ticket links!
Hailing from Collingwood, Steph McLarty has performed across Ontario since 2023 armed with dry wit & strange observations about everyday life. Balancing comedy, entrepreneurship and motherhood, Steph wears many hats - sometimes all at once. She's a bit chaotic. She's relatable. She's probably running late. Let's do this!
Laughing’s Good Comedy brings us a high-energy night of stand-up, raw storytelling, and real crowd moments. Hosted by Lindsey Bradbury, the show blends seasoned comics and rising local talent into one lively, no-filter evening that reminds you why laughing really is good.
When: Friday, March 6th, 7:30 - 10:30pm
Where: Resonance – 10 Greco Ct, Unit 10, Collingwood
Tickets: $22 + HST in advance online, $30 + HST at the door.
*No one will be rejected for lack of funds. We are always open to exchanges and trades, reach out in advance if this is your choice or situation.
Resonance is a safe and inclusive sober space in Collingwood, ON, offering events, workshops and a variety of experiences for all ages to Create, Connect & Evolve.
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Tickets Selling Fast! You hafta see this Alberta Accent TOUR 😎 So Fun!
Creemore Springs Brewery 🍻
Doors 6:30
Show 7:30
Featuring Headliner Drew Behm (as seen at Just For Laughs) 👏🏼
Feature act Steph McLarty (me!!! WTW?! 🤩)
MC Jesse Ralph (Just For Laughs Toronto) 🙌🏼
Ticket Link in Bio 🎟️ #comedy #funnightout #standup #creemoresprings #locallove
International Women’s Day is basically our Super Bowl. 💥
We’re celebrating all week long with live comedy, big ideas, and very funny people.
📍 March 5 – Vancouver
Join us for a Women’s Day Comedy Show featuring Jody Quine, Naomi Snieckus, and more incredible performers bringing the laughs.
📍 March 8 – Toronto
Start your day at TO Sketchfest with our Pitch Panel, moderated by Zeynep Güler Tuck and Rena Taylor, with powerhouse speakers to be announced. Then keep the celebration going at a special Women’s Day Comedy Café hosted by Christel Bartelse, with lineup details coming soon.
Comedy. Community. Creative action.
Come celebrate with us. 💛
Tickets and details at the link in our bio. More info coming soon!
If you’re looking for balance from the challenging things in the world right now, surround yourself with kind, funny, generous people.
Our last firecracker comedy Café of the year was full of these kinds of people!
Thank you to all the performers that shared their art with our crowd And to the audience for coming out and packing the joint with love and laughter.
Stay tuned for a new location in the new year and make this your monthly firecracker hangout to breathe some laughter into your world.
Huge, thanks to producers @cbartelse@funnystephmclarty ❤️❤️🧨
Toronto, we’re wrapping up the year with a little Firecracker holiday magic. 🎉✨
Our final Comedy Café of the year hits December 14 @burdockbrewery , and this lineup is ready to send 2025 out with a laugh-and-a-half. Consider it your semi-holiday celebration with your favourite creative crew. 🧨🧨🧨🎄🎄🎄
Hosted by @cbartelse & ME 🙌🏼
Featuring:
@isabelzawtun@thevirtualplaywright@mschristineaziz@lisaclairemerchant@hannahjspear
And @avavalcomedy
With special guest appearance from our own @snieckus
Round up your pals, grab a brunch table, and get ready for big laughs, warm vibes, and one last @firecrackerdept hurrah before the holidays. 🍻🍳🎄✨
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now!! Link in bio…Come celebrate with us! #comedyshow
