Comedy

The National Comedy Center, the United States’ museum and national archive dedicated to the art form of comedy, announced that Jerry Seinfeld, Bert Kreischer and Seth Meyers will headline its annual comedy festival, held in Jamestown, New York, August 6 – 9, 2026. Jerry Seinfeld will headline on Thursday, August 6 at 7 p.m. at Northwest Arena. Jerry Seinfeld’s comedy career took off after his first appearance on The Tonight…

Comedians from across the nation who have appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Daily Show, Conan, The Late Late Show with James Corden, HBO, Comedy Central and more, will perform their newest and sometimes blue-est material in Ricky Ricardo's famous nightclub.

An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours”, with a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more. Approx. Duration 1hr 45min. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026 at 10:30AM, 1:00PM & 3:30PM. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026 at 10:00AM,…

Step into a special Archives Experience celebrating the 70th anniversary of Forever, Darling and its unforgettable hometown premiere in Jamestown. This intimate presentation includes a unique opportunity to meet a special guest who was involved in the 1956 premiere festivities firsthand, as well as access to rarely seen archival objects, photographs, and ephemera connected to this extraordinary moment when thousands lined the streets to welcome…

Join us in the Tropicana with Sirena Irwin and Bill Mendieta, stars of the original production and national tour I Love Lucy Live Onstage for lunch. When "Ricky" learns a big Hollywood producer is coming to see his act, he prepares a favorite number—however "Lucy" has her own idea of who should be the star. What follows is a hilarious rehearsal full of big laughs, big dreams, and the comic chaos only "Lucy" can deliver.

Get an inside scoop on what it’s like within the hallowed halls of 30 Rock at Saturday Night Live. Learn more about the rigorous weekly schedule, taking a sketch from paper to production, and how the show has changed over its nearly 50 year run.

Join Kelly Carlin-McCall: author, Emmy Award winning producer, founder of Humans on the Verge and daughter of legendary comedian George Carlin for a behind-the-scenes look at the George Carlin exhibit where she'll be sharing some of her favorite moments of what it was like growing up with a comedic icon.

Who will be crowned 2026’s Lucy Desi super-fan trivia winner? This trivia contest covers the incredible lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—starting with easier questions and amping up in difficulty as you compete with your peers to win a grand prize.

Let's face it - everybody farts, poops, and pees. And just about everybody finds these acts funny (at least to some degree). Join a museum educator and engage with all things scatological humor by discussing the history, creation, and reception of some of the most well-known scatological jokes.