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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. Be sure to catch Calvin's latest comedy album Disney Single out now! Use this link: Disney Single!
Shows

Upcoming Performances

Let's Laugh Together in Person

  • Thu, Sep 03
    Sep 03, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Lincoln's Speakeasy, 36 Market St, Portland, ME 04101, USA
    I'll be headlining this really fun show at Lincoln’s Speakeasy! Tickets are only $10!
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  • Fri, Sep 04
    Sep 04, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dover, Dover, NH 03820, USA
    This show will be at an indoor location. The precise address is emailed to ticket holders at 8:00 AM on the day of the event. Get tickets here: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/shows/dover-20966/
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  • Mon, Sep 07
    Sep 07, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    Hosted by me and Hannah Lieberman, this spelling bee is definitely for adults. You can pay to compete or watch; note that ALL spellers win a prize! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/adult-spelling-bee
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  • Wed, Sep 09
    Sep 09, 2026, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    The Grisly Pear, 107 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    As seen on HBO's "Crashing," The Grisly Pear is one of the hottest up-and-coming comedy clubs in the city. Get tickets here: https://www.grislypearstandup.com/#
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  • Fri, Sep 11
    Sep 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Parkside Lounge, 317 E Houston St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    Mary Ross and Shawn Musgrave bring together some of New York City’s best storytellers for a night of true stories! Get tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/school-is-back-a-storytelling-show
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  • Mon, Sep 14
    Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    The Grisly Pear, 107 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    As seen on HBO's "Crashing," The Grisly Pear is one of the hottest up-and-coming comedy clubs in the city. Get tickets here: https://www.grislypearstandup.com/#
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  • Wed, Sep 16
    Sep 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Hidden Jewelbox Theater, 625 8th Ave, New York, NY 10109, USA
    Comedy! Music! Magic! Drag! And so MUCH MORE! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/papa-do-preach-tickets-1998589401701
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  • Sat, Feb 06
    Feb 06, 2027, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Franky Bradley's | B.West, 1320 Chancellor St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    A fun night of bold, unapologetic, laugh-out-loud stand-up in the heart of Philadelphia’s iconic Gayborhood. Ticket info to come!
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