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River Butcher

River Butcher is a Los Angeles-based standup comic, actor, and writer. His first half-hour special "A Different Kind of Dude'' debuted on Comedy Central's YouTube channel and was called "a masterclass in

culture war commentary" by Esquire.com. The special also garnered the title of "Some of the Best Jokes of 2022 So Far." River recently wrote and produced on the FX pilot "Belated," previously wrote for "A

League of Their Own," and created/starred in/wrote the critically acclaimed and GLAAD award nominated "Take My Wife." You may have also seen them as nonbinary standup comic LB Brady on "Good Trouble" and Adam Conover's sibling on "Adam Ruins Everything" or queer dinner guest Denim in the hit "Friendsgiving." They've done stand-up all over the country, the globe, and the screen, including Ellen, Conan, Comedy Central, and HBO

June 1st & 2nd

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"It's A Date" W/ Jaylene Tran

4 strangers go on a blind date.

In front of a live audience.

And a comedian.

What could possibly happen?

“It’s A Date” is New England’s hottest comedy dating show where at each show, the audience play matchmaker by pairing up local volunteering singles and sit in on their first date.

After a streak of 85 sold-out shows, “It’s A Date” is coming to Arlington Draft House to put together the most unhinged comedy experience you’ll ever be a part of!

June 18th

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Jay Jurden

Jay Jurden is a New York based comedian, writer and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country and is currently a Staff Writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem With Jon Stewart.

Jay has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon twice and has also been seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Featuring, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and HBO’s High Maintenance.

Jay was named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch in 2022. His album, Jay Jurden Y'all, debuted #1 on iTunes. Jay has written for numerous publications including: Vulture, Teen Vogue, McSweeney's, and The New Yorker. He was listed on Vulture's Comedians You Should and Will Know in 2020 and was selected to be featured in Just for Laughs Festival's New Faces in 2019.

June 2nd & 3rd

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Sophie Buddle

Award-winning comedian and writer Sophie Buddle interviews guests about their obsessions. From Beyoncé, to American politics, to checking if the door is locked, to revenge, tune in every week to find out more about hilarious people’s obsessions on her Podcast Obsessed with Sophie Buddle.

June 9th & 10th

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Jessica Michelle Singleton

with Audrey Stewart

Jessica Michelle Singleton is raw, absurd and fast-paced, A powerhouse of comedy in a teeny tiny package, known by fans for her high energy, overly honest, dark and dirty performances. She's co-hosts the hilarious comedy podcast "Slobs" with the hilarious Steph Tolev, has two #1 comedy albums, writes for Theo Von and wrote for the Roast of Whitney Cummings. She's a Paid Regular at The Comedy Store (as seen on the Showtime series of the same name), and headlines tours all over the world from the US to Asia, and Europe down to South Africa.

Most recently, her standup has been featured on "ILIZA’S LOCALS”—a standup special series produced by Iliza Shlesinger featuring the best rising comedians in Los Angeles. She can also be seen on “DON’T TELL COMEDY”. Additionally, she’s been a guest on Bert Kreischer's "Bertcast" and "Gettin' Better with Ron Funches", and toured with/wrote for Melissa Villasenor of Saturday Night Live. She has also released multiple charting country songs as "Norma Lee Wilde" because she's an extremely versatile piece of trash.

June 16th & 17th

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Peter Antoniou

From amazing the judges on America’s Got Talent, to headlining in Las Vegas, to selling out shows in London's West End, Peter Antoniou’s mind reading skills have astounded audiences around the globe. Combining razor-sharp British wit with a stunning ability to know exactly what you are thinking, Peter’s shows are interactive and unforgettable. Join him as he reads minds and tickles funny bones, telling jokes and fortunes live onstage.

“You are a wizard” - Simon Cowell

“Should be put on a pedestal above his competitors” - Broadway Baby

“It’s unbelievable what you can do” - Howie Mandel

“Sharp and Fast… a balance of humor and amazement” - The Scotsman

“You are the total package” - Heidi Klum

June 22nd - 1 show only!!

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Kerwin Claiborne

Kerwin Claiborne has just begun a new comedy production called “Thees W@#$ Folks Crazy” which has sold out many venues thus far. Kerwin’s hard work and eager approach to his craft have successfully launched him to stardom. His internet personalities, such as Ms. Mary, Uncle Leroy and Miss Keisha have made it easy for everyday people to relate.

Kerwin hails from a small Mississippi town called Pattison. Growing up, his influences were the likes of Martin Lawrence, Jamie Foxx, and Tyler Perry. For years, Kerwin has watched and studied nothing but the best, all the while perfecting his timing and delivery in various comedy clubs around the country. He used his unbelievable work ethic along with his wit to produce his own videos derived from everyday people he knows. Videos that just happened to go viral on a daily basis. To date, Kerwin has over 1 million social media followers.

June 23rd & 24th

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Spoons, Toons & Booze

Your Favorite Saturday Morning Cartoon, Booze & Free Cereal Brunch!

SecretFormula has the ultimate experience for the kid in you…Spoons Toons & Booze! We’ve got all your favorite Saturday morning cartoons plus an all you can eat sugary Cereal Bar. All hosted by SecretFormula’s pop culture and cereal experts Michael Austin and Nell Casey.

– Over 150 cartoon series from the 1940’s through the early 2000’s and YOU get to choose what we watch! Compete in contests to choose the cartoons and win cartoon- and cereal-themed prizes plus free tickets to comedy at the Arlington Cinema & Drafthouse!

– FREE, all you can eat Cereal Bar filled with all the sugary, marshmallowy, fruity, chocolaty cereal you crave! Cow and dairy alternative milks available.

– Brunch cocktails to imbibe while you watch the show!

July 15th & 16th

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