Comedy Night at Slater’s with Kelly MacFarland & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Kelly MacFarland with special guest Carolyn Plummer and host Andrea Henry Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, December 19, 2025 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Kelly MacFarland is a magnetic stand-up comedian, writer, and actress with bold, hilarious, and unexpectedly heartfelt comedy. Her best-friend energy and relatable stories about love, loss, and everything in between make her a favorite for smart, fun audiences. Kelly has appeared on Comedy Central, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, the Today Show, AXS Gotham Comedy LIVE, Dry Bar Comedy, Don’t Tell Comedy, and Comics Come Home at TD Garden. Her special Wit Happens is streaming on Prime Video, and her albums can be heard on SiriusXM. Some comics rely on the monumental events of the day or the faux pas of the rich and famous. Not Carolyn Plummer. Carolyn pulls material from the hum-drum, day-to-day monotony of the life of everyman; and she does it well. To Carolyn the monumental is easy… it’s our existence that’s so hard, yet so ridiculous. Some women look in the mirror and complain that they aren’t pretty enough, not rich enough, not young enough. Carolyn gives her reflection the finger. Andrea Henry has appeared on Nickelodeon’s Search for America’s Funniest Mom, Last Comic Standing and The Great Canadian Laugh Off, and has participated in comedy fests across the country Limestone, Maine, Boston, Women in Comedy, Chicago Woman’s Funny Festival, Rogue Island and Memphis Urban Laughs. She’s written jokes for Us Weekly Magazine’s Fashion Police and is the co-author of Real Kids Jokes by Real Stand-Up Comics.
Comedy Night at Slater’s with Brian “B.Glow” Glowacki & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Brian “B.Glow” Glowacki with special guest Jason Cordova and host Matthew P. Brown Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Saturday, January 17, 2026 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Brian “B.Glow” Glowacki is a working-class storyteller with contagious relatability. His powerful live performances have catapulted him into the national spotlight as one of the top emerging stand-up comedians in the country. Brian has the rare ability to either deliver well-crafted material or recklessly create spontaneous moments with the audience for a relentless assault on the stress of ordinary life. By sharing the blooper reel of his life and relationships on stage, he has captured the attention of comedy fans nationwide. He is known for drawing large crowds to legendary theaters and comedy clubs across the country simply by word of mouth from friends and fans who have seen him destroy audiences and want to share that experience. Jason Cordova is a Boston-based comedian with a lifelong love for stand-up. As a kid, he filled notebooks with jokes, and in 2009—after watching a few local shows and thinking, “I’m at least better than that”—he finally took the stage. One set was all it took. He was hooked. Since then, Jason has carved out his own lane in the Boston comedy scene, rising quickly with his hard-hitting, brutally honest humor that somehow brings everyone together by showing we’re not as different as we think Jason’s sharp, unfiltered style has earned him national attention, including an appearance on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay. He has performed at top venues across the country, including Gotham Comedy Club, The Stand, The Comedy Connection, and Foxwoods Casino. He has opened for numerous national headliners and is widely regarded as a rising force on track to become a legend in his own right. Matthew P. Brown is a stand-up comedian and writer originally from Massachusetts. He began his comedy career in Boston and has since performed across the United States. Matthew has been featured in the Rogue Island Comedy Festival and regularly performs at some of the world’s top comedy clubs, including The Comedy Store, the Hollywood Improv, and many more. His material—ranging from childhood stories to relationships, family, and everyday moments—has earned him millions of views across multiple social media platforms. Matthew brings audiences together by highlighting the experiences we all share.
Comedy Night at Slater’s with Chris Tabb & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Chris Tabb with special guest Mike Hanley and host Garrett Finn Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, February 13, 2026 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Chris Tabb is a hilarious comedian and dynamic entertainer based in Boston. You might recognize him from his appearances on television shows like NESN Comedy All Stars, BET’s ComicView, and even The Food Network’s Cake Challenge. He has performed in comedy clubs and venues across the U.S. and worked with some of the best in the business including Bill Bellamy, Jim Bruer, Mo’Nique, D.L. Hugley and Jim Norton. You can also catch Chris on Amazon Prime as the voice of “DJ Mike” in the highly rated film, “Against The Jab”. Currently, Chris is the host of The Comedy Scene comedy club, located at Patriot Place, the iconic home of Gillette Stadium. His hosting prowess constantly earn him rave reviews, making every night at the club an unforgettable experience. Mike Hanley hits the stage like a lightning bolt—high energy, sharp takes, and nonstop laughs from the first word. Whether he’s riffing on relationships, kids, or the everyday grind, Mike’s relatable chaos keeps audiences howling start to finish. Featured on CBS’s Funniest Comedians in Boston, The Today Show, Good Morning America, and heard on SiriusXM, Mike’s viral YouTube clip with over 24 million views proves he’s anything but typical. A former “Funniest Person on Campus” at UCONN, he’s gone on to headline top venues including Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods, Catch a Rising Star, Nick’s Comedy Stop, Giggles, and The Golden Nugget. Mike has shared the stage with comedy heavyweights like Kevin Nealon, Jay Mohr, Jim Breuer, David Alan Grier, Harland Williams, David Koechner, Tom Arnold, and Jessica Kirson—earning his place as a true crowd-favorite wherever he performs. Garrett Finn brings big energy, smart humor, and the perfect setup to keep the laughs rolling all night long.
Comedy Night at Slater’s with Steve Sweeney & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Steve Sweeney with special guest Howie Mason and host Jack Burke Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, March 13, 2026 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Dubbed by one admirer as “the undisputed King of Boston comedy,” Steve Sweeney doesn’t just perform in Boston—he is Boston. A true original of the Boston stand-up explosion, Sweeney came up alongside Lenny Clarke and Jay Leno at the legendary Ding Ho in the early 1970s—ground zero for a comedy movement that would shape the city’s voice for decades. He was among the first Boston comics to break into television with a starring role on Park Street Under, and went on to appear on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and Late Show with David Letterman. In Boston, he became a household voice as a beloved morning radio host on WZLX 100.7 FM. Over a thirty-year career of stand-up tours, sitcom roles, film appearances, and radio, Sweeney’s comedy has traveled far. But no matter where he goes, it remains so thoroughly, unmistakably Bostonian that he almost deserves his own stop on the map. Most of the “weird” things that happen to Howie Mason happen within the family unit. Those weird things and the family offer up a “nice mix of material” for his audience. Howie has brought his clever brand of humor to clubs and casinos all over the Northeast. Howie’s distinctive views on everyday topics such as marriage, parenthood and childhood have made him a crowd favorite all over New England. A Boston-based comic, Jack Burke has rapidly emerged as a fresh voice of New England’s storied comedy circuit. He charms comics and audience members alike with his confessional style and irreverent takes on sobriety, intimacy, and family life. He is a staple of independently produced shows and clubs like the world renowned Laugh Boston and Nicks. Jack’s made terrible mistakes everywhere from Portland, ME to Jamaica that will make you laugh and feel grateful you’re not related to him.
Comedy Night at Slater’s with Juston McKinney & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Juston McKinney with special guest Kristy Kielbasinski and host Jeff Koen Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, April 10, 2026 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Juston McKinney has made multiple appearances on The Tonight Show, released one-hour specials on Comedy Central and Amazon Prime (Parentally Challenged, On Mid-Life Support), and his fifth special, On the Bright Side, is now streaming on YouTube. Born in Portsmouth, NH and raised on the New Hampshire–Maine border, Juston spent seven years as a Deputy Sheriff in rural Maine before moving to New York City in the late ’90s to pursue comedy. He quickly became a regular at top NYC clubs, with The New York Times calling him “destined for stardom.” He’s since signed development deals with Warner Bros., CBS, IFC, and Comedy Central, appeared on Comedy Central Presents and his own one-hour special, and performed multiple times on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. He’s also appeared in a Showtime special with Rob Gronkowski and twice taken the stage at TD Garden for Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home. Kristy Kielbasinski is a Boston-based stand-up comedian and author whose sharp, dark humor is inspired by life as a stay-at-home mom and housewife. A semi-finalist at the Boston Comedy Festival, she’s opened for national headliners and appeared on WCVB’s Chronicle. Her children’s book, I Don’t Know, blends her comedic voice with a love of reading. Whether on stage or at the bus stop reminding her kids to tie their shoes (again), Kristy delivers unforgettable laughs—always with signature wit and stilettos. Jeff Koen is a Boston-area comedian and actor best known for starring in the indie road-trip comedy Heavy Times. A regular on New England stages, Jeff has toured theaters as the opening act for Juston McKinney and appeared in the themed stand-up show How Men Think (Or Do They?). In 2011, he won the O’Brien’s Comedy Contest in Massachusetts, topping a field of 40 comics, and in 2015 he won $10,000 on America’s Funniest Home Videos. Jeff’s laid-back delivery and offbeat storytelling makes him a crowd favorite everywhere he performs.
Comedy Night at Slater’s with Kevin Flynn & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Kevin Flynn with special guest PJ Thibodeau and host Matt Fanikos Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Saturday, May 30, 2026 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required │ This event is non-refundable Kevin Flynn is an award winning actor, writer, producer, host, and comedian. Starting out as a professional soccer player, Kevin made the transition to standup comedian by winning the prestigious Boston Comedy Riot. Since that time, Kevin has gone on to make numerous television and film appearances as a comedian and actor. He can be seen as The Wedding Coordinator in The Heartbreak Kid with Ben Stiller; in Me, Myself and Irene with Jim Carrey; in Osmosis Jones with Bill Murray; and as Charlotte’s Boyfriend in HBO’s Sex and the City. In 1996, Kevin was the host of The Discovery Channel’s Go For It, an extreme outdoor adventure show where he swam with sharks, jumped out of airplanes, and scaled dangerous peaks. The show led Kevin to create his first one-man show, The Go For It Guy, which won the Best of Fest at the Boston Comedy Festival and HBO’s U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen. Along with continually performing his stand-up, Kevin is also the Founder and Executive Director of the Nantucket Comedy Festival. Each summer, the festival brings top comedic talent to Nantucket Island as the major fundraiser for Stand Up & Learn™, an island-based, year-round comedy education program serving Nantucket’s children. He is in the process of launching the Stand Up & Learn program nationally. As a longtime force on the New England comedy scene, PJ Thibodeau has established himself as one of the most consistent local acts around. His comfortable stage presence and engaging personality have allowed him to grow into the upper tiers of the Northeast as a performer audiences seek out. Originally cutting his teeth on the national college campus circuit, PJ began working across the country as an opener for some of the biggest headliners in comedy while he began headlining smaller venues himself. The experiences gained from being on the road for all of those years show in the fearlessness and confidence of his delivery and material. A New Englander through and through, Thibodeau now looks to connect with strangers as he delivers his stories and punchlines as only he can. Matt Fanikos is a rising Boston Comedian. He started performing stand up after graduating from Roger Williams University. Since then, he became a semi-finalist in the Boston Comedy Festival and has performed throughout New England at clubs like Nick’s Comedy Stop, The Woohaha, The Comedy Attic, Empire Comedy Club, and Don’t Tell Comedy Shows.
Comedy Night with Christine Hurley & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Christine Hurley plus special guests Gary James and Ryan Gartley Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, October 18, 2024 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required Christine Hurley loves what she does…making people laugh! Married to Jimmy Hurley and having five kids, Christine is never at a loss for comedic material. Like any great comedian, Christine has an innate ability to see humor in “everyday” situations. For years, she entertained family, friends and neighbors in their kitchens, at barbeques and the grocery store aisles. The only difference now is she uses a microphone and a stage. Christine’s maiden voyage into the world of stand up comedy was an open audition in New York City. The television network Nick at Nite was looking for “AMERICA’S FUNNIEST MOM.” She figured if it didn’t go well, no one in New York would have known who she was anyway… Turns out it went well! Out of thousands of entries, Christine was selected to be a finalist on the nationally televised show. The producers of the show included Carol Leifer (Seinfeld show producer), Jeff Singer (talent scout, Montreal Comedy Festival), Jeffrey Ross (Comedy Central roast master) and actress Sandra Bernhardt. Gary James is on the horizon of a new comedy frontier. Named 2016 Best Comedian by Boston Magazine, this absurd realist takes his curiosity and applies it to the wide world of weird. Accomplishments: The Great American Comedy Festival, Best Comedian by Boston Magazine, 2016 Riot LA’s comics to watch. Petersen is blazing a trail of tomfoolery and now is the time to watch a hero rise from the ashes of comedy ruins. With nearly 500 shows of experience, Ryan Gartley has performed everywhere from Las Vegas to Bangor. He was featured on the internationally syndicated Steve Katsos Show and was a semi-finalist in the Portland and Boston Comedy Festivals. His critical observations and dry humor have earned him opening spots for national headliners Lenny Clarke, Jeff Dunham, Steven Wright, and Dave Coulier.
Comedy Night with Jimmy Dunn & Guests
Comedy Night at Slater’s featuring Jimmy Dunn with special guest Carolyn Plummer and hosted by Ryan Ellington Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Friday, November 22, 2024 │ Doors 6:30 PM / Show 7:30 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required Jimmy Dunn is a stand-up comedian and actor from Boston, who currently plays “Moose” on the Paramount+ reboot of the iconic sitcom FRASIER. He got his start in “show business” telling jokes in a bar in Gloucester, Massachusetts, where he was paid in beer and fried clams. Since then, he’s gone on to perform at some of the world’s most prestigious comedy events, including the Late Show with David Letterman, CONAN, Montreal’s International Just For Laughs Comedy Festival, and Denis Leary’s Comic’s Come Home in Boston. Jimmy’s first major television role was as Sean McCarthy on the CBS sitcom, THE MCCARTHYS. He’s also written on several television projects, including two episodes of LOUDERMILK that he co-wrote with Academy Award winner Peter Farrelly. Carolyn Plummer has been doing comedy professionally for over 20 years. She has traveled extensively and to many parts of this country few have dared to venture. Carolyn has worked at clubs, colleges, dead animal lodges, theatres and corporations, appearing with many of the top headliners in the business. She has participated in numerous festivals including the Burbank Comedy Festival; where she was named Best of the Fest, Boston Comedy Festival and The Women in Comedy Festival. Carolyn performed at Denis Leary’s Comics Come Home 26 at the TD Garden for the Cam Neely Foundation. She is a versatile comic who is at home telling jokes in front of nuns or biker dudes. Ryan Ellington, a Massachusetts native, has been performing in Boston for over 5 years now. He regularly performs at Laugh Boston, Nick’s Comedy Stop and The Comedy Studio. Ryan was a finalist in Laugh Boston’s Funniest Person in Massachusetts contest in 2019 and has performed in the Good Luck and WOOtenanny Comedy Festivals.
Aquanett
Aquanett Samuel Slater’s Hall │ Saturday, September 28, 2024 │ Doors 7:30 PM / Show 8:00 PM 21+ Event / Valid ID Required While the Aquanett experience is anchored by the sound of the 80s metal bands like Bon Jovi and Whitesnake, don’t expect a run-of-the-mill club band that just sits in the corner. Quite the opposite- this is one of the most decadent and colorful tribute acts today. Imagine Hollywood…the Sunset Strip…when bands like Motley Crue and GnF ruled the world, This is the scene Aquanett re-creates night after night. With a complement of lights, special effects and costumes, the full production of an 80s rock concert is brought to life on stage. It is wild, flashy and full of the decadence that marked the 80s rock. It’s the sound, the clothes, and of course, the hair…but most of all, it’s pure fun. Seeing is believing, but you know that Aquanett is truly an experience, unlike anything you have seen before…or at least since 1991!
1940’s Murder Mystery Dinner
A Vintage Who Done It Murder Mystery DinnerSamuel Slater’s Hall │ Saturday, October 5, 2024 │ Doors 5:30 PM / Show 6:00 PM21+ Event / Valid ID RequiredJoin us for a vintage 1940’s themed night of mystery and mayhem. Step back in time to the fabulous 1940’s and immerse yourself in a thrilling murder mystery dinner. With a cast of colorful characters and unexpected twists, this event will keep you on your toes from start to finish. Dressing up is encouraged, but completely optional. Get ready to channel your inner detective and solve a puzzling crime while enjoying a delicious 3-course dinner.**Ticket price includes 3-course dinner**MENU1st course: House Salad with Dressing, Rolls & Butter 2nd course: Choice of: * Chicken Picatta * Tuscan Steak Tips * Vegetarian Pasta Primavera 3rd course: House made Chocolate Mousse, Coffee & Tea **Please note meal’s Tax and Gratuity are inclusiveTickets are available through Tuesday, October 1st