Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

Akaash Singh is a powerhouse in the comedy scene, captivating audiences nationwide as a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and actor. He first made waves with standout appearances on MTV’s Guy Code and Wild’n Out, Netflix’s Brown Nation, and HBO’s The Leftovers. Shifting his focus from TV, Akaash co-created the immensely popular podcast "Flagrant" with his good friend and fellow comedian Andrew Schulz, all while touring and perfecting his stand-up craft. In 2022, Akaash skyrocketed in the comedy world with the release of his first Special: "Bring Back Apu", amassing over two million views and leading to his debut on The Joe Rogan Experience. Continuing his rise, Akaash self-released his first full-length hour comedy special, GASLIT, in March 2024, further cementing his status as a comedic trailblazer. With his unrelenting drive and unique voice, Akaash Singh continues to break new ground and redefine comedy on his terms.

The Wilbur 

James Acaster

James Acaster is ‘One of comedy’s most original voices’ (Evening Standard). A whimsical master, he has received acclaim from around the world, including a record breaking 5 consecutive nominations for ‘Best Comedy Show’ at the 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 &amp; 2016 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals. In 2017 he toured the country with a staggering three show ‘Trelogy’, performing Recognise, Represent and Reset consecutively over three nights in each venue.&nbsp; These three shows and Recap form his Netflix four part series, Repertoire. It was the first of its kind, a stand up mini series with an overarching narrative, and James is the first UK comic to shoot more than one Netflix Original special. In 2017 James released his debut book Classic Scrapes which made the Sunday Times bestseller list. James’ second book “Perfect Sound Whatever” also made the Sunday Times bestseller list in 2019. In 2019 James completed a mammoth long tour of his hugely successful show “Cold Lasagne Hate Myself 1999” around the UK, Australia and America. James also has two hit podcasts “Off Menu” which he hosts with Ed Gamble, and ‘Perfect Sounds’ both of which are regulars on the iTunes top 10 List.

The Wilbur

Liza Treyger

Liza Treyger is a stand-up comic who most recently appeared in the Judd Apatow movie The King of Staten Island and on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. She has Netflix and Comedy Central half-hour specials and has appeared on Late Night with Seth Meyers, Chelsea Lately, @midnight, Lights Out with David Spade, This Is Not Happening, Horace and Pete, and many more. She is the co-host of the podcast That’s Messed Up: An SVU Podcast and host of her own podcast, Enemies. What makes her most proud are her regular performances at The Comedy Cellar and The Comedy Store.

Crystal Ballroom

George Lopez

George Lopez’s illustrious and multi-faceted career encompasses television, film, stand-up comedy, and late-night television. Lopez has broken ground for Latino comics by embracing his ethnicity, confronting racial stereotypes, and fighting for his community on and off the stage. Lopez stars in and executive produces his multi-camera comedy series for NBC,&nbsp;Lopez vs Lopez, featuring his real-life daughter, Mayan Lopez. The family sitcom, recently renewed for its third season, stars father and daughter in a fictionalized version of their real-life relationship, exploring dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between. Lopez joined the DC Extended Universe, starring in the Warner Bros. Latin superhero film&nbsp;Blue Beetle. Directed by Angel Manuel Soto and featuring a predominantly Latino cast, the film follows its first ever Mexican American teenager turned superhero. The movie received nominations for Best Superhero Film at the 2024 Saturn Awards and for Best Superhero Movie at the 2024 Critics Choice Super Awards. Lopez can also be seen in Snoop Dogg’s Amazon MGM sports comedy&nbsp;The Underdoggs, and in the independent holiday comedy&nbsp;How the Gringo Stole Christmas, directed by Angel Gracia. Lopez released the third installment of his middle-grade novel series,&nbsp;Chupacarter and the Screaming Sombrero, this March. He is currently performing stand-up across the country on his comedy tour. Lopez has four HBO specials:&nbsp;The Wall&nbsp;(2017),&nbsp;It’s Not Me, It’s You&nbsp;(2012),&nbsp;Tall, Dark and Chicano&nbsp;(2009), which was nominated for a Best Comedy Album Grammy Award, and&nbsp;America's Mexican&nbsp;(2007). His acclaimed comedy concert&nbsp;Why You Crying?&nbsp;debuted on Showtime in 2004. He released his third stand-up CD,&nbsp;El Mas Chingon, in 2006, earning another Grammy nomination. In 2004, he was nominated for his first Grammy in the same category for&nbsp;Team Leader. On television, Lopez produced and starred in&nbsp;Lopez, a semi-autobiographical single-camera sitcom for two seasons on TV Land. The series explored his struggle between two worlds and the crises that are often of his own making. In 2014, Lopez co-created and starred in the multi-camera ensemble comedy&nbsp;Saint George&nbsp;for FX. He hosted TBS’ inaugural late-night talk show,&nbsp;Lopez Tonight, for two seasons, marking Lopez's return to series television after co-creating, writing, producing, and starring in Warner Bros. Television's groundbreaking hit sitcom&nbsp;George Lopez, which ran for six seasons on ABC. The show remains a hit with viewers on both broadcast stations and cable TV’s Nick at Nite, ranking as one of the top-rated shows on the network. Lopez’s extensive film credits include&nbsp;Walking with Herb&nbsp;opposite Edward James Olmos and Mary McDonnell, IFC Films’ modern-day Western&nbsp;No Man’s Land,&nbsp;The Tax Collector&nbsp;with Shia LaBeouf,&nbsp;El Chicano&nbsp;alongside Raúl Castillo, Aimee Garcia, and Emilio Rivera, the romantic comedy box-office hit&nbsp;Valentine's Day,&nbsp;The Spy Next Door&nbsp;with Jackie Chan, and&nbsp;The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl. He starred in and produced the inspirational drama&nbsp;Spare Parts, based on a true story about four undocumented Mexican American teens who team up to build a robot for a national competition. An icon and advocate for Latino representation, Lopez was the focus of the award-winning documentary&nbsp;Brown is the New Green: George Lopez and the American Dream, as he struggles to stand for Latinos in a manner true to their realities and aspirations. Lopez has lent his voice to a string of animated blockbuster films including&nbsp;Gnome Alone,&nbsp;Escape from Planet Earth, as well as the&nbsp;Rio,&nbsp;Smurfs,&nbsp;Beverly Hills Chihuahua, and&nbsp;Cats &amp; Dogs&nbsp;franchises. In May 2004, Lopez’s autobiography&nbsp;Why You Crying?&nbsp;entered&nbsp;The New York Times&nbsp;Bestseller Top 20 List. The book was co-written by Emmy-winning writer and sportscaster Armen Keteyian. Lopez released his second memoir in 2013,&nbsp;I’m Not Gonna Lie: And Other Lies You Tell When You Turn 50, in which he shares the unabashed and hilarious truth about aging – as only he can. In 2005,&nbsp;Time&nbsp;named him one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in America and the Harris Poll named him one of the Top Ten Favorite Television Personalities. The following year, Lopez received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Brandon Wardell

Brandon Wardell is a half Filipino half White comedian and actor who has appeared on TV and movies and the computer. He has appeared on Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson multiple times and for 30 seconds in one episode of HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. In film, he has played Jo Koy’s son in Easter Sunday and Esther Povitsky’s brother in Drugstore June, and can next be seen in Marvel’s WONDER MAN.&nbsp;He currently hosts the podcast “The Brandon Jamel Show” with his friend Jamel Johnson and formerly hosted the podcast “Yeah, But Still” with his friend Jack Wagner. Past guests include Lizzo, Tim Heidecker, Thundercat, Vampire Weekend, Kyle Mooney, Tom Green, Caroline Polachek, his cousin Johnny and more. Brandon recently headlined his show Brandon Wardell and friends with a lineup including Conner O’Malley and Dax Flame. In 2018, Brandon released his debut LP, an ASMR album entitled “An ASMR Album.” Wardell started doing standup in in 2010 and moved to Los Angeles in 2014. Soon after, he was featured on the Bob Odenkirk album “Amateur Hour,” and later went on tour with Odenkirk and select dates on the Bo Burnham Make Happy tour.

Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah is the most successful comedian in Africa and is the host of the Emmy® Award-winning “The Daily Show” on Comedy Central. Under Trevor, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” has broken free from the restraints of a 30-minute linear show, producing engaging social content, award-winning digital series, podcasts and more for its global audience. This year, “The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” landed a record number of seven Emmy Award nominations. Trevor has served as the Grammy Awards host in 2021 and 2022. His success has also spanned to sold out stand-up comedy shows over 5 continents. Trevor has written, produced, and starred in 12 comedy specials, including his upcoming, “I Wish You Would,” his third for Netflix, premiering globally November 22. True to form, Trevor hilariously shares revelations about learning to speak German, modern communication, and his love for curry. His previous special, “Trevor Noah: Son Of Patricia” received a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Variety Show, as well as a Grammy Award nomination. Trevor is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood” and its young readers adaptation, released in 2019, “It’s Trevor Noah: Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood,” which also debuted as a New York Times bestseller. The Audible edition of “Born a Crime,” performed by Trevor, was produced by Audible and remains one of the top-selling, highest-rated, and most-commented-on Audible performances of all time. To date, “Born a Crime” has sold over 3 million copies across all formats. Day Zero Productions, a joint venture between Paramount Global and Trevor Noah, develops and produces diverse, high-quality creative content for a global audience. With projects set up both within the Paramount Global family, as well as at other studios, streamers, and live platforms, Day Zero focuses on entertaining and impactful content, with an eye toward authentic stories from diverse points of view. In 2018, Noah launched the Trevor Noah Foundation to improve equitable access to quality education for underserved youth in South Africa. Noah's vision is a world where education enables youth to dream, see and build the impossible.

Chevalier Theatre

Vivian Tu

On a global mission to make the financial industry accessible for all, Vivian Tu is a former Wall Street trader turned expert, public speaker, host, entrepreneur, New York Times bestselling author, Chief of Financial Empowerment at SoFi, and the CEO and Founder of the multi-platform brand, Your Rich BFF. Her approachable, culturally fluent take on financial literacy has earned her a community of over 10 million followers and a place among the most influential voices within financial education. Vivian has been recognized on the TIME100 Creators list (2025), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2023), Forbes Top Creators (2022 &amp; 2023), and received the “Digital Influencer of the Year” Award at the 2024 Unforgettable Gala, honoring Asian and Pacific Islander achievements in entertainment. Vivian is gearing up to release her second book,&nbsp;Well Endowed, with HarperCollins on February 3, 2026. Picking up where her first bestselling book,&nbsp;Rich AF, left off,&nbsp;Well Endowed&nbsp;offers a fun, practical roadmap to navigating the biggest financial decisions in adulthood (homeownership, marriage, family planning, etc.), empowering readers to align their spending with their values, goals, and legacy. In March 2023, Vivian expanded her reach with the launch of&nbsp;“Networth and Chill,”&nbsp;a groundbreaking podcast that immediately topped the Business charts and is now in its third season. The show was nominated in the “Best Business + Finance” category at the 2024 iHeart Podcast Awards, solidifying its place as one of the leading voices in the financial podcasting space. Her debut New York Times bestseller,&nbsp;Rich AF: The Winning Money Mindset That Will Change Your Life, was published in December 2023 by Penguin Random House after a competitive seven-figure auction. Achieving millionaire status at just 27, Vivian’s financial success is a direct result of her strategic mindset. Her drive, ambition, diverse skill set, and passion has transformed her into one of today’s most desirable public speakers and brand collaborators. To date, she has given several panels and keynote presentations at events including the SXSW Conference and Festivals, Snapchat’s Financial Seminar, Forbes’ Top Creator event, BuzzFeed’s Content Creators Showcase, Glow Recipe’s Empowerment Summit, NextShark’s AAPI College Readiness Conference, and Her Campus Media’s Her Conference, to name just a few. Brand/organization partnerships thus far include SoFi, Marshalls, Substack, Amazon, Allergan Aesthetics, Skinceuticals, Nestle CRUNCH, Lululemon, Metlife, Carnival Cruise Line, Carmax, Adobe, Zola, and much more. Vivian’s journey to success began in Baltimore, MD, where she was born to Chinese immigrant parents, who surrounded her with love and instilled the value of every penny spent. Throughout high school, she excelled in academics, becoming valedictorian of her class, and co-founding a tech startup as part of an AP Computer Science project, which sparked her early knack for entrepreneurship. Vivian went on to attend the University of Chicago, where she double majored in Public Policy and Environmental Studies and graduated with honors before entering the workforce in New York City as an equity trader at JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. Although she excelled working under the only other Asian woman on her team, who served as a close mentor and the very early “blueprint” for Your Rich BFF, after two and a half years, Vivian’s experiences with burnout and a toxic work environment came to a head and she decided to leave Wall Street behind. She transitioned to a job in digital media strategy sales at BuzzFeed, where she became a top seller within two years. While at BuzzFeed, many coworkers turned to Vivian for their personal finance questions, and she soon recognized how great the need was for financial literacy and education beyond the big banks, especially for marginalized and minority communities. To better consolidate and share her financial savvy, she posted her first video on the internet, and within 24 hours, it had gone viral and earned her over 100,000 followers in just one week. Vivian stands at the intersection of financial literacy, culture, and digital influence, redefining what wealth education looks like for a new generation.

Arts at the Armory

MICHAEL CARBONARO: WONDERBOY

Michael Carbonaro is an actor, magician, and comedian who has built a career turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Best known as the star of the hit truTV series The Carbonaro Effect, he’s made millions laugh in astonishment by blending quick-witted comedy with jaw-dropping illusions in everyday settings. On stage, Carbonaro has headlined two hit national tours, with a live show that mixes theatrical magic, sly improv, gleeful trickery, and playful audience participation. Now, he returns with his newest adventure, Michael Carbonaro: WONDERBOY—a tour where audiences discover him as the Hero of Mischief, in a world where magic is the superpower and laughter is the sidekick. An accomplished actor, he’s appeared in Law &amp; Order: SVU, CSI: Miami, and Grey’s Anatomy. As a magician, he’s been named Magician of the Year by the Academy of Magical Arts and is the sole recipient of the Copperfield Prize, awarded for elevating the art of magic itself. Bringing wonder, mischief, and magic to the stage — reality doesn’t stand a chance.

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Gary Owen has been entertaining audiences for more than two decades with his sharp observational humor and fearless storytelling. Known for his unapologetic, rule-defying style, his material draws from his personal life, time in the military and the everyday absurdities that connect people across backgrounds. With a fanbase that has grown by the millions in recent months and continues to surge across social media, Owen’s reach has cemented his place as one of the most in-demand touring comedians today. Beyond stand-up, Owen has appeared in a wide range of feature films including BACK ON THE STRIP with Tiffany Haddish and Wesley Snipes, MEET THE BLACKS and its sequel THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR, THINK LIKE A MAN and THINK LIKE A MAN TOO, RIDE ALONG with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart, LITTLE MAN opposite the Wayans Brothers, and DADDY DAY CARE with Eddie Murphy. He is also widely recognized for his scene-stealing role as “Bearcat” in the MGM film COLLEGE. On television, Owen starred in his own BET series THE GARY OWEN SHOW and co-hosted TruTV’s sketch series UPLOAD WITH SHAQUILLE O’NEAL. After meeting Tyler Perry on THE TOM JOYNER MORNING SHOW, he was cast in the recurring role of Zach the barber on the TBS comedy series TYLER PERRY’S HOUSE OF PAYNE. Owen continues to write, produce and perform his own groundbreaking comedy specials, including BLACK FAMOUS, #DOIN’ WHAT I DO, I GOT MY ASSOCIATES, I AGREE WITH MYSELF, TRUE STORY, URBAN LEGEND, and BREAKIN’ OUT THE PARK. Most recently, he recorded two specials back-to-back—BROKEN FAMILY and GARY OWEN…NO S, released this past spring on YouTube. In addition to his on-stage and on-screen work, Owen hosts his own podcast, #GETSOME WITH GARY OWEN, and has appeared on numerous others, including FLAGRANT PODCAST, TIGERBELLY, YOUR MOM'S HOUSE with Tom Segura &amp; Christina P., CLUB SHAY SHAY and WE PLAYIN’ SPADES PODCAST with Nick Cannon, among others. Following a wave of record-breaking, sold-out performances at comedy clubs across the country, he recently announced his first major North American theater tour, NO HARD FEELINGS, which kicks off in early 2026.

Anthony Rodia

A first-generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, New York, Anthony Rodia came out of the womb making people laugh. In his 20’s he tried a few open mics, but ultimately took a different career path as a finance manager of a luxury car dealership. In 2019, Rodia returned to comedy and left his day job to become a full-time stand-up comic. He hit the ground running and performed 100 shows in just nine months, and within three years Anthony has gained a massive fan base online and around the country. In a very short time, Anthony gained over 900,000 social media followers and his YouTube videos have amassed over 22 million views. Rodia’s comedy pulls from his real life and razor-sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant. With the onset of quarantine, Anthony made the most of a captive audience, delivering a staggering 86 weekly videos. “ROAD RAGE WEDNESDAY” became a fan favorite, but his Uncle Vinny and Zia Lucia characters transformed into a phenomenon. They are the crazy uncle and aunt you love but can’t be out in public with, who speak their minds (whether you asked for it or not). In 2021, Anthony launched Rodia Wines, which include a Zia Lucia’s White Blend and Uncle Vinny’s Red Blend that both pair perfectly with any of your favorite Italian dishes. Rodia Wines will soon be available in local retail stores and is currently available online at&nbsp;<a href="https://rodiawines.myshopify.com/">https://rodiawines.myshopify.com/</a>.&nbsp; Rodia also host the weekly podcast,&nbsp;Little Bit of Laughs&nbsp;on Podcast One. Get to know the comedian behind your favorite viral videos and stand-up comedy alongside his co-host and radio legend Goumba Johnny. Join Anthony and Goumba as they get into hot topics, rants, pranks, and listener's questions and stories.&nbsp; Anthony has appeared on&nbsp;Elvis Duran and the Morning Show,&nbsp;FOX’s&nbsp;Good Day New York, and&nbsp;Elizabeth &amp; Elisa&nbsp;on News 12, he quietly claimed the throne of “KING OF OFF THE BOAT COMEDY.” Rodia is currently selling out comedy clubs and theaters across the country on his Laugh Till It Hurts Tour. For more info go to:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rodiacomedy.com/">www.Rodiacomedy.com</a>.

Larry Fleet

Tennessee-born troubadour Larry Fleet grew up on a stack of records that spun everything from Merle Haggard and Willie Nelson to Otis Redding and Marvin Gaye. That mix shaped a sound rooted in country storytelling but unafraid to reach beyond its borders. A thoughtful songwriter with a knack for sharp one-liners, sturdy hooks, and a powerhouse voice that cuts straight to the truth, Fleet was working blue-collar jobs long before ever landing a record deal. A devout family man and respected songwriter (including co-writing "Man Made A Bar," recorded by Morgan Wallen featuring Eric Church), Fleet has built an impressive catalog: 2019's aptly titled&nbsp;Workin' Hard, 2021's&nbsp;Stack of Records&nbsp;— an ode to the music that raised him — 2023's&nbsp;Earned It&nbsp;with the standout "Things I Take for Granted," and now 2025's independently released&nbsp;Hard Work &amp; Holy Water. Fleet is doing things his own way — touring globally, connecting with fans, and staying true to where he's from while taking country music somewhere new.

Marcello Hernandez

Marcello Hernandez is a Cuban-Dominican Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor who can currently be seen on the 51st season of Saturday Night Live.

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

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The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S16: editor picks

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

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Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

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Akaash Singh: Generational Triumph Tour

James Acaster

James Acaster

Liza Treyger

George Lopez

George Lopez

Brandon Wardell

Trevor Noah

Trevor Noah

Vivian Tu

MICHAEL CARBONARO: WONDERBOY

Gary Owen: No Hard Feelings Tour

Anthony Rodia

Larry Fleet

Marcello Hernandez