Comedy

Join us for RICKY Bingo—a playful twist on the classic game inspired by I Love Lucy and everyone’s favorite bandleader, Ricky Ricardo. Mark your cards, call out “RICKY!” and enjoy a lively round of laughs, nostalgia, and friendly competition. Lucky winners will take home fun prizes throughout the event.

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 dinner. It’s a big night at the club as "Ricky" performs for a mystery Hollywood producer somewhere in the audience. Could it be you? As "Ricky" takes the stage, "Lucy" does everything she can to make an unforgettable impression in this playful, music-filled evening of laughs and classic charm. FRIDAY…

Our acclaimed Stand-Up Showcase features Ian Lara, a breakout talent seen on The Tonight Show and HBO; Gina Brillon, a standout comedian, actor, and writer seen on Amazon Prime, HBO, and America’s Got Talent; and Peter Revello, a New York City comic who recently made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Plus more to be announced for a night of fresh voices and big laughs.

Enjoy a free outdoor screening of classic I Love Lucy episodes on the National Comedy Center’s two 350-square-foot video screens. Refreshments will be available for purchase, and guests are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets, as bench seating is limited. Grab a spot, sit back, and laugh the night away with one of television’s most beloved comedies.

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,…

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 dinner. It’s a big night at the club as "Ricky" performs for a mystery Hollywood producer somewhere in the audience. Could it be you? As "Ricky" takes the stage, "Lucy" does everything she can to make an unforgettable impression in this playful, music-filled evening of laughs and classic charm. FRIDAY…

Have fun and learn more about how you can make comedy! Explore the museum through discussions and activities led by a museum educator, then try your hand at improv, stand-up, and internet humor. Ideal for children aged 6 to 12 and their families, though all ages (and audience members) are welcome!

Show off your knowledge of all things I Love Lucy in our annual fan trivia contest! I Love Lucy Trivia: 101 is a family-friendly contest designed with lots of laughs for casual and long-time fans alike! Fun prizes will be awarded throughout the contest.