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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. Be sure to catch Calvin’s latest comedy album Disney Single, releasing in summer 2026.
Shows

Upcoming Performances

Let's Laugh Together in Person

  • Wed, Apr 01
    Apr 01, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    The Bell House, 149 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    64 NYC comedians will go head-to-head in a bracket-style, single-elimination, 1-liner joke contest. Get tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/one-liner-madness-brooklyn-new-york-04-01-2026/event/30006448CE184F94
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  • Fri, Apr 03
    Apr 03, 2026, 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. Ticket link at the bottom of the page.
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  • Sun, Apr 05
    Apr 05, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    Purgatory, 675 Central Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11207, USA
    Hope Woodard hosts a night of storytelling centered around Resurrections. Get tickets here: https://dice.fm/event/925ep7-boysober-5th-apr-purgatory-new-york-tickets
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  • Thu, Apr 09
    Apr 09, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Caveat, 21 A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    Comedians go on job interviews with real life hiring professionals in an effort to get the job. The catch? They'll be assigned terrible fake resumes that they won't see until the show. Get tickets here: https://www.caveat.nyc/events/get-work-4-9-2026
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  • Sat, Apr 11
    Apr 11, 2026, 10:00 PM – 11:30 PM
    The Grisly Pear - Greenwich Village, 107 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    Hilarious comedy with up-and-comers and featured headliners. Go to https://www.grislypearstandup.com/ for tickets!
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  • Mon, Apr 13
    Apr 13, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    A super fun adult spelling bee hosted by me and Hannah Lieberman. You can pay to spectate or participate; every contestant wins a prize! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/adult-spelling-bee
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  • Thu, Apr 16
    Apr 16, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    New York Comedy Club - Upper West Side, 236 W 78th St, New York, NY 10024, USA
    A night of killer stand-up with top-tier comics, big laughs, and good vibes only! Get tickets here: https://newyorkcomedyclub.com/events/new-york-comedy-club-presents-2026-03-11155337
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  • Sat, Apr 18
    Apr 18, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
    Young Ethel's, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    Celebrate the release of Tim's EP "Remember Spring?" with an early evening of song, comedy, and cross-pollination! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tim-ellis-spring-album-release-show-tickets-1985515462196
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  • Mon, May 11
    May 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    A super fun adult spelling bee hosted by me and Hannah Lieberman. You can pay to spectate or participate; every contestant wins a prize! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/adult-spelling-bee
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  • Mon, Jun 08
    Jun 08, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    A super fun adult spelling bee hosted by me and Hannah Lieberman. You can pay to spectate or participate; every contestant wins a prize! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/adult-spelling-bee
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