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CALVIN
CATO

Named one of Time Out New York’s LGBTQ Comics of Color to Watch Out For, Calvin S. Cato has dazzled audiences around the world. His on-air and radio appearances include Oxygen, Netflix, Sirius XM, RISK!, WIRED Magazine, and an unaired pilot for Vice Media called Emergency Black Meeting. His comedy has been featured in numerous festivals and events including San Francisco Sketchfest, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gotham Storytelling Festival, Brooklyn Pride, and FlameCon. In early 2021, Calvin was published in Kweendom, an anthology of essays by queer comedians and entertainers. In 2022, Calvin concluded a 3 month run hosting a daily talk show on RushTix.com.

Shows

Upcoming Performances

Let's Laugh Together in Person

Tue, Feb 11
The Science of Relationships: Hacking Your Love Life With Research @ QED Astoria
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Feb 11, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
An interactive discussion about all of the exciting ways in which the science of relationships can apply directly to your love life. Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/the-science-of-relationships-hacking-your-love-life-with-research
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Thu, Feb 13
Awkward Sex and the City @ Punchline Philly
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Feb 13, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Punchline Philly, 33 E Laurel St, Philadelphia, PA 19123, USA
I'll be opening for Natalie Wall as she does her hour long version of Awkward Sex and the City. Get tickets here: https://concerts.livenation.com/awkward-sex-and-the-city-galentines-philadelphia-pennsylvania-02-13-2025/event/02006165910615D5
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Fri, Feb 14
Awkward Sex and the City @ The Black Cat (Washington DC)
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Feb 14, 2025, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
The Black Cat, 1811 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
I'll be opening for Natalie Wall as she does her hour long version of Awkward Sex and the City. Get tickets here: https://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/awkward-sex.html
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Sat, Feb 15
Holy Hand Grenade @ Barrow's Intense NY Tasting Room
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Feb 15, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Barrow's Intense NY Tasting Room, 86 34th St, Brooklyn, NY 11232, USA
Stop by for an intensely funny evening of free stand-up comedy featuring Alex Koltchak, Raj Belani, and more of NYC's top comedians. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holy-hand-grenade-free-comedy-show-tickets-972403634447
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Sun, Feb 16
Comedy @ Grisly Pear Comedy Club Midtown
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Feb 16, 2025, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
Grisly Pear Midtown, 243 W 54th St, New York, NY 10019, USA
Enjoy great laughs and affordable drinks with some of the top comedians in NYC. Get tickets here: https://www.grislypearstandup.com/
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Wed, Feb 19
Laughing Buddha Comedy @ Eastville Comedy Club
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Feb 19, 2025, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Eastville Comedy Club, 487 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217, USA
Laughing Buddha brings the best undiscovered and established talent to the stage. Get tickets here: https://www.eastvillecomedy.com/events/jeff-lawrence-laughing-buddha-comedy-showcase-31
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Thu, Feb 20
Lindsay! A Queer Comedy Show @ A-Bar
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Feb 20, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
A-Bar Brooklyn, 597 Manhattan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11222, USA
Anddy Egan-Thorpe and Chris Metcalfe present LINDSAY! an LGBTQIA+ 1 straight guy comedy show at A Bar Brooklyn! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lindsay-queer-comedy-show-in-greenpoint-tickets-1206230631289?aff=erelexpmlt
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Fri, Feb 21
Bitches Brew Comedy Show @ Halyards
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Feb 21, 2025, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Halyards, 406 3rd Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
A FREE Comedy Variety show cooked up for you every Friday, 8:30 at Halyard's Bar Backroom in Gowanus. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bitches-brew-free-comedy-stand-up-and-variety-show-tickets-172309360937
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Sat, Feb 22
QED Presents @ QED Astoria - 9:30 PM
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Feb 22, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
QED Presents is QED's series of house-booked stand up showcases, featuring national headliners. https://qedastoria.com/products/qed-presents-all-pro-comedy-showcase-saturday-1?event=2025-02-22T21:30:00
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Sun, Mar 09
Disney Single: A Solo Show @ QED Astoria
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Mar 09, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
I'm running my solo show again! New title, new venue, same great comedy and music. With piano by Leslie Goshko. Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/calvin-s-cato-disney-single
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