stand-up comedy Archives - Orlando Weekly

Pedro Gonzalez

Pedro Gonzalez brings stand-up tour to Timucua Arts in Orlando this weekend

From ‘Colbert’ to the City Beautiful

by Asa Carvajal July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Originally from Colombia, NYC-based comedian Pedro Gonzalez came to the U.S. when he was 20 — without papers, but with plenty of jokes.

Godfrey

Actor and comedian Godfrey spends this weekend at Orlando’s Funny Bone

Four shows in two nights

by Paige Bright July 8, 2026July 8, 2026

Orlando-born stand-up (and Jim Carrey stand-in) Heather Shaw plays a homecoming gig this week

“I’m really open to anything. Adult film work. I’ll do it all.”

by Paige Bright June 22, 2026June 23, 2026

Marcello Hernandez

‘Saturday Night Live’ standout Marcello Hernandez comes to Orlando for some stand-up

From 30 Rock to Orlando

by McKenna Fiorino June 17, 2026June 17, 2026

Viral comedian David Jolly returns to Orlando this week after his breakout success in Austin

*This* David Jolly would likely win in Florida’s gubernatorial race

by Sarah Kinbar June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

Milk District comedy open mic moves to Thornton Park as ‘Bowl & Bush’

Comedian and comedy host Blake Butler at Flower Girl Greenhouse in Thornton Park

by Sarah Kinbar May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

Samantha Bee shifts from the political to the personal (kinda) with menopause-themed show coming to Orlando

“Hot flashes while the world is on fire” (h/t Revue)

by Mia Schaeperkoetter May 14, 2026May 14, 2026

Ali Wong

Comedian and actress Ali Wong takes the stage at Orlando’s Dr. Phillips Center this weekend

These shows will sell out.

by Matthew Moyer March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Comedian Katt Williams returns to an Orlando arena stage, and he’s got plenty to say

He’s done it his way

by Mia Schaeperkoetter February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

Kathy Griffin kicks off her comeback stand-up tour in Orlando this week

She’s going to tell all

by Juanita Olarte February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

Sheng Wang

Comedian Sheng Wang headlines Hard Rock Live

‘Fresh Off the Boat’ and into Hard Rock Orlando

by Juanita Olarte January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

Tig Notaro

Tig Notaro is probably going to make you cry (but also laugh!) at the Plaza Live

Star Trek and Secretly Canadian fans unite

by Matthew Moyer January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

John Mulaney comes to Orlando for two nights of stand-up this week

It’s (Mister) Whatever

by Emmy Bailey December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Stand-up and ‘Daily Show’ star Josh Johnson comes to Orlando for two sold-out shows

Named one of Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch”

by Emmy Bailey November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

Orlando gets a comedic ‘postmortem’ from Sarah Silverman at Hard Rock Live

Gaffigan, Oswalt and now Silverman make for a great year in comedy already

by Shelton Hull January 8, 2025May 8, 2025

Comedian Jim Gaffigan starts the year right with a stand-up gig in Orlando

Probably no Hot Pocket jokes or Walz impressions

by Shelton Hull January 1, 2025July 8, 2025

Comedian Patton Oswalt gets ‘Effervescent’ in Orlando this week

Oswalt promises brand-new material

by Shelton Hull December 25, 2024June 18, 2025

TikTok star Pinky Patel brings #isaidwhatisaid tour to Orlando

See the comedian while TikTok is still legal

by Chloe Greenberg December 18, 2024January 9, 2025

‘America’s Got Talent’ judge Howie Mandel comes to Orlando for stand-up gig next spring

Reality competition personality gets back to his roots

by Matthew Moyer December 17, 2024July 25, 2025

Actor and comedian Kevin Hart is ready to ‘act his age’ in Orlando this month

A return to Orlando for the funnyman

by Matthew Moyer December 12, 2024July 26, 2025