Tim Meadows
Tim Meadows is an actor/writer comedian who was one of the longest-running cast members on Saturday Night Live, where he appeared for ten seasons. Tim played John Glascot on the long-running sitcom The Goldbergs and starred as the same character in Schooled. Tim has appeared in many films and television shows including Mean Girls, Grown Ups, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, The Office, Bob’s Burgers and The Mandalorian.
Pharos Parenting presents Stand Up for Good
Stand-Up for Good is a comedy show fundraiser benefiting Pharos Parenting and their child abuse prevention efforts in North Mecklenburg County! This year’s headliner is Andy Forrester! Forrester has been performing comedy since 1999 and his brand of off the wall humor has made him a club favorite all across the country. His high energy and animated routines have landed him spots opening for such headliners as Marc Maron, Tom Segura, Leanne Morgan, Louie Anderson and Gilbert Gottfried. His likeable, self-deprecating, fun and easy-going style is friendly to everyone as he walks you through the mind and life of the man many call BiG”A”. Family, movies, a love of a food, traveling, and living with his two little girls are a treat for everyone to hear about the funny life of this family man. The show will be opened by Nevin Sharma. Sharma is a writer and comedian from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. His writing has appeared in The Onion, Points In Case and Slackjaw Humor Magazine. His debut sketch comedy album, “Schmingle Bingle: A Comedy Album For Everyone” is available to stream on all platforms and his three-part comedy special “Nevin Sharma: Folksy” is available now on YouTube. Nevin is also a recipient of the comedic artist in residence grant from the Steel City Arts Foundation. Now for something more humbling; Nevin currently holds zero world records, though he hopes to change this in very short order through hard work and/or bribery. Pharos Parenting is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Statesville and serves Iredell and North Mecklenburg Counties. Their mission is to build positive parenting skills through targeted education, in-home coaching, and supportive intervention programs. VIP Tickets: Includes premium seating, access to VIP Lounge and bar with exclusive top-shelf liquor, meet & greet with comedians and a special token of appreciation. VIP Lounge opens at 7 PM.
Jon Reep
Comedy Zone Presents: JON REEP, from Last Comic Standing Date: Thursday, April 24th, 2025 Time: Doors Open at 6:00 PM Cost: $35 – $40 per ticket and includes light appetizers provided by Bouk Catering. Full bar is available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds go to benefitting Yay!DAY Foundation Comedy Zone presents actor and nationally touring stand-up comedian Jon Reep Thursday April 24th for a hilarious night of comedy benefitting The Yay!Day Foundation. A native of Hickory, NC, Jon was crowned season 5 winner of NBC’s Last Comic Standing. His contemporary country clean point of view has won over legions of fans in theaters, comedy clubs, and on tv and in film. As a stand-up he’s built a following through his hilarious comedy specials on Comedy Central, Netflix, and Amazon Prime. He can be seen in Netflix’s “Brad Paisley’s Comedy Rodeo” and his standup special on Amazon Prime “Ginger Beard Man” or his new standup album “Ginger Pain”. Jon’s hour standup special Jon Reep: Metro Jethro and his half hour standup special both aired on Comedy Central. He’s currently on the road now perfecting his NEW special “Popsicle” set to be released in 2025. Proceeds from this night of comedy will benefit Yay!Day’s Scholarship Fund, supporting LKN area students in their pursuit of college, trade school, or continuing education. Yay!Day is a 501(c)(3) organization that utilizes its programs to promote positivity as a life-long skill through education, mentorship, and community service.
A Hero’s Homecoming featuring John Crist, Aaron Weber and Tim Dugger
A Hero’s Homecoming featuring Tim Dugger and a special guest comedian Brad Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation – A Hero’s Homecoming event – Thursday, May 22, 2025 A Hero’s Homecoming is a celebration uniting a deserving veteran with their newly certified service canine in addition to a comedy show featuring special guest comedians, John Crist and Aaron Weber in addition to music by singer/songwriter, Tim Dugger. The doors will open at 5:30pm and the show will begin at 7:00pm. Your attendance at this event will help support the Checkered Flag Foundation’s mission to honor and assist those who have greatly sacrificed for our country at home and abroad. In addition to supporting our mission, you are guaranteed to have a wonderful evening full of fun and laughter! VIP Individual Ticket $300 includes access to complete event (reception and show) and complimentary food VIP Ticket 2-Pack $550 includes access to complete event for two individuals (reception and show) and complimentary food for two individuals Individual Ticket $75- $150 includes show ticket Individual Ticket 2-Pack $100-$250 includes show tickets for two individuals
Killer Beaz
Celebrating his 9 seasons on Discovery Channel’s hit series, “Moonshiners”, comedian Killer Beaz is on tour with his outrageously funny and clean comedy show. With decades of comedy clubs, theatres, television, and radio, Killer Beaz is legendary in the comedy industry. Tickets start at $25 Learn more at https://www.killerbeaz.com/
William Lee Martin
William Lee Martin stands 6’2″ as a proud Texan whose comedic reach knows no bounds. He effortlessly spreads laughter across the nation with his one-of-a-kind humor, captivating audiences through heartwarming family-centered tales and uplifting spirits, particularly during life’s toughest moments. Tickets start at $25. Learn more at https://www.williamleemartin.com
Tammy Pescatelli
Arguably one of the hardest working women in comedy today, Tammy Pescatelli brings brassy sexiness with a bold voice of witty sarcasm to her audiences, holding her own on the topics of sports, television, dating and family life using tongue-in-cheek humor. Learn more at https://tammypescatelli.com/ Tickets: $25-45
Tom Cotter
Even before his historic finish on NBC’S America’s Got Talent, Tom was entertaining audiences across the United States, and internationally! Tom has appeared on The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, and CBS’ The Late Late Show, among others. Tom headlines all of America’s most famous comedy clubs including: The Comedy Cellar, The Improvs, and Caroline’s On Broadway, just to name a few. Known for his sarcasm, satire, and word play, there’s never a dull moment when Tom Cotter is on stage! As a part of the opening evening’s celebration, Cain Center is holding a fundraising BBQ Patio Party from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. This event is a chance to have “Dinner and a Show” on site and proceeds will benefit the community mission of Cain Center. Tickets are $50 per person and a portion of this cost is considered a tax-deductible gift. Be sure to sign up as you finalize your ticket purchase! Learn more at https://tomcotter.com/ Tickets: $25-45
Stand Up for Good
Join us for a fun night of laughs and help prevent child abuse in our community! Comedians Michelle Miller McNair and Jordan Centry will keep you entertained for our first ever Stand-Up for Good Comedy Night at the beautiful Cain Center for the Arts! All proceeds from this event will benefit Pharos Parenting to fund child abuse prevention programs and positive parenting education in N Mecklenburg county. For more information, visit our website at www.PharosParenting.orgVIP Tickets: Includes premium seating, access to VIP Lounge and bar with exclusive top-shelf liquor, meet & greet with comedians and a special token of appreciation. VIP Lounge opens at 7 PM.
Preacher Lawson
Comedy Zone Presents: PREACHER LAWSON, from America’s Got Talent Date: Thursday, April 25th, 2024 Time: Doors Open at 6:00 PM Cost: $35 per ticket and includes light appetizers provided by Bouk Catering. Full bar is available for purchase. 100% of the proceeds go to benefitting Yay!DAY Foundation 1 NIGHT ONLY, YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS SHOW! America’s Got Talent Alum Preacher Lawson takes the stage at the Cain Center on April 25th as part of the Comedy Zone Night to support the scholarship fund of Lake Norman’s Yay!DAY Foundation, a local 501c(3) charitable organization created to spread positivity and support local youth through its educational, leadership and scholarships programs. National Act & crowd favorite, Preacher reached the final round of AGT’s Season 12 and was a finalist in America’s Got Talent and Britain’s Got Talent Champions Tours, before going on to host America’s Got Talent Live! in Las Vegas while maintaining his popular YouTube comedy channel that boasts over 25 Million Viewers. Lawson stops in Cornelius for just one night only as part of his nationwide “Best Day Ever” comedy tour.