Events Upcoming
New Members
Date and Time
Friday Feb 14, 2025
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM CST
Location
UIS Performing Arts Center
Fees/Admission
$39.75 - $59.75
Description
Joe Gatto is a comedian best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index.” Most recently, he toured for two years with his stand-up solo show “Joe Gatto’s Night of Comedy” in sold out theaters across the United States, Canada and Australia. Prior to that, he has toured with the Jokers live comedy show to sold-out crowds across the world, including legendary arenas, such as Madison Square Garden in New York and the O2 Arena in London. Joe is passionate about supporting anti-bullying organizations and animal rescue initiatives. He happily advocates for the “Adopt, Don’t Shop” movement with his non-profit Gatto Pups and Friends founded in 2022 which operates on Long Island, NY focusing on mainly senior and unwanted dogs. Joe also hosts a popular comedy podcast called “Two Cool Moms” on the iHeart Radio Podcast Network where he and his co-host dispenses sage motherly advice to fans who write in with their dilemmas. An accomplished author of two titles – his self published book “The Dogfather: My Love of Dogs, Desserts and Growing up Italian” and also his children’s picture book published through Penguin Random House “Where’s Bearry?” Joe lives his life by a code of pastry and family, loving his wife, two adorable children, his pack of dogs and cannolis.
Mark Jigarjian is an Armenian stand up comedian & writer based in New York City best known for his work touring with the hit television show, Impractical Jokers. Mark has been seen on TruTV, Roku Channel, TBS and Food Network and is releasing his debut stand up special “Larger Than Life” in 2024. He’s been a guest Joker on Season 9 & 10 of Impractical Jokers, winner of Roku’s Dishmantled and contestant on Food Network’s Cooks vs Cons. Other career highlights include performing to a sold out Madison Square Garden as part of the New York Comedy Festival in support of the Impractical Jokers. Mark, also known by Jiggy, has also built a following for his ‘off the rails’ livestream cooking /comedy show and festival – Tastes Funny. The festival is now in its 4th year and attracts talent and fans from around the world. Mark is a proud member of the iconic New York Friars Club and producer of the Two Cool Moms Podcast.