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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

  • Sat, Jun 06
    Jun 06, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Velvet Whip Arts & Social Club, 319 N 11th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
    Hilarious comics performing FULLY NAKED! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-naked-comedy-show-best-stand-up-comedy-without-pants-in-philadelphia-tickets-1988272411305
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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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  • Tue, Jun 09
    Jun 09, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Caveat, 21 A Clinton St, New York, NY 10002, USA
    Amazing storytellers are telling tales about getting out of their discomfort zones. Get tickets here: https://caveat.nyc/events/risk-live-show-and-story-slam-in-new-york-6-9-2026
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  • Thu, Jun 11
    Jun 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Lunella, 173 Mulberry St, New York, NY 10013, USA
    Gay Takeover is a comedy show that brings LGBTQ+ entertainment to locales where it's not traditionally welcome. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gay-takeover-of-little-italy-an-lgbtq-pride-comedy-show-tickets-1988416104094
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  • Sat, Jun 13
    Jun 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Location is TBD
    A fun secret show in Ithaca! Get tickets here for location and details: https://www.donttellcomedy.com/shows/ithaca-19665/
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  • Sat, Jun 20
    Jun 20, 2026, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Newark Culture Club, 563 Broad Street, Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
    A great Pride where the proceeds go to the Newark LGBTQ Center! Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lgbtq-comedy-show-with-paris-sashay-after-party-tickets-1990511291857
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  • Sun, Jun 21
    Jun 21, 2026, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    Anoush Froundjian and Aida Zilelian present soem amazing storytellers, including me! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/armenian-power-hour
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  • Fri, Jun 26
    Jun 26, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Jacob Burns Film Center, 364 Manville Rd, Pleasantville, NY 10570, USA
    Come and have a laugh as we celebrate Pride month with a special LGBTQ+ Stand-Up Night bringing together a fabulous lineup of comedians, presented as part of Out There. Get tickets here: https://burnsfilmcenter.org/booking/stand-up-comedy-at-take-3/
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  • Fri, Jul 03
    Jul 03, 2026, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    Wonderful showcase of NYC comics! Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/
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  • Mon, Jul 06
    Jul 06, 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, Aug 03
    Aug 03, 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, Aug 10
    Aug 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Ripped Bodice, 218 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    HIlarious line-up of comedians in a feminist-owned bookstore. Come early to enjoy a 10% discount! Get tickets here: https://bookevents.nyc/venues/rippedbodice
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  • Thu, Aug 13
    Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
    https://bettersaidthandone.org/events/
    Relax at home for an evening of amazing stories! The show is online so you don't even have to wear pants! Get tickets here: https://bettersaidthandone.org/events/
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  • Sun, Aug 23
    Aug 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Pocono Mountains, Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania, USA
    David Mills, Bobby Hankinson and I bring our signature stand-up to GNI for an evening of queer comedy. Get tickets here: https://www.gaynaturists.org/costs/
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