HEADLINE - Ben Bankas is a comedian from Toronto, Canada. He’s been featured in BlogTo, TorontoLife, Toronto Guardian, Rebel News, CBC and various other sources of potentially true news. Ben has been performing stand up comedy since 2011 and has been with Yuk Yuk’s since 2019. By 2020 Ben was headlining clubs across Canada. Ben’s debut comedy special “Please, Wear a Mask”, recorded at Toronto Yuk Yuk’s, has gained 20k+ views on Youtube with very positive reviews. Ben created a cult like following over the pandemic and it continues to grow with over 16k followers on Instagram. Ben has a podcast which you can watch on Patreon by signing up at patreon.com/benbankas. For more information about Ben including podcasts, videos, and social media links visit his website at www.benbankas.com. Ben is always working new, relevant and personal material into his repertoire so no two performances will ever be the same. Catch Ben performing at Yuk Yuk’s across Canada and support him online!

SUPPORT - Armin Arbabi, born and raised in Toronto is a young up and coming comedian. Staring comedy at 19 in 2018 Armin became one of the hardest workers in the city eventually earning regular spots at The Corner and Underground Comedy Clubs and being a finalist on the 420 Comedy Competition before the pandemic. Since then, Armin is a regular at the Royal Comedy Theatre, been featured on Breakfast Television and has preformed on The Dark Comedy Festival opening for Natalie Cuomo, Raanan Hershberg, Craig Conant, Ahmed Ahmed and Ian Fidance.

SATURDAY APRIL 8, 2023
DOORS 7:00 SHOW 8:00PM

The Velvet Olive Lounge
4928C 50 Street (Back Alley)

Cover for this show is $25 + 2.50 SC in advance. Guests will be seated first come first served. No seating or table reservations. All guests must be 18+, government ID required for entry. NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES