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Arcadia Weekly Sep 09, 2016
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A Night of Comedy to Benefit Union Station
For its 17th annual “Evening for the Station,” Union Station Homeless Services is once again hosting an incredible night of comedy to demonstrate that “Homelessness Is No Laughing Matter!”
Evening for the Station will be held at ArcLight Cinemas, Pasadena, on Monday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. The event, which will be attended by over 400 community, business, and civic leaders, will feature a hilarious lineup with top comedic talent from Comedy Central, “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” “This American Life,” “Last Comic Standing,” and more!
All funds raised will benefit Union Station Homeless Services, the San Gabriel Valley’s largest and most comprehensive social service agency assisting homeless adults and families.
Featured comedians include:
– Nikki Glaser (Comedy Central’s “Not Safe With Nikki Glaser,” “@midnight”; MTV’s “Nikki & Sara Live”): Glaser is a comedian, writer, and host whose television appearances have included “The Tonight Show,” “Conan,” and “Last Comic Standing.” She was the co-host of the MTV late night talk show, “Nikki & Sara Live.” Glaser can be seen regularly as a contestant on Comedy Central’s “@midnight,” as well as “Inside Amy Schumer.”
– Ian Karmel (CBS’s “The Late Late Show With James Corden;” E!’s “Chelsea Lately;” TBS’s “Conan”): Karmel is a comedian whose style zig-zags between the eclectic and the universal. He was a writer and roundtable regular on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and recently made his late night premiere on TBS’ “Conan.” He is currently a writer for “The Late Late Show With James Corden.” He trained with The Groundlings and the Upright Citizens Brigade.
– Jackie Kashian (TBS’s “Conan;” Comedy Central’s “@midnight;” NPR’s “This American Life”): Kashian has appeared on “The Conan O’Brien Show,” Comedy Central’s “@midnight,” and has recorded “This American Life with Ira Glass” for NPR. Her critically acclaimed podcast, “The Dork Forest,” is in its 10th year.
– Drennon Davis (Comedy Central’s “Adam Devine’s House Party;” NBC’s “Last Comic Standing,” “Last Call”): From his elaborate characters and sketches, to his provocative songs and animation, Davis has made a name for himself as one of the most innovative minds in today’s comedy scene. Davis was recently featured on Comedy Central’s new show “Adam Devine’s House Party,” NBC’s “Last Call” and was a semi-finalist on “Last Comic Standing.”
– And many more, including a surprise special guest!
Tickets for Evening for the Station are $40 and can be purchased online or by calling (626) 250-4559. Event sponsorship begins at $500. To become an event or publicity sponsor, call (626) 240-4558.
