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SUMMARY:Dan Soder
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URL:https://www.laughfestgr.org/event/dan-soder/
LOCATION:Private: Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
CATEGORIES:Other Seriously Funny Stuff
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SUMMARY:Adam Ray
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFountain Street Church \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nReserved Seating: $35 – $45 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets will go offline the day of the event and be available for purchase at the door.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nComedian Adam Ray is coming to LaughFest 2025. \n\n\n\nAdam Ray is a seasoned comedian and actor hailing from Seattle\, renowned for his versatile performances across television\, film\, and digital platforms. His extensive acting credits include roles in critically acclaimed shows and movies such as Curb Your Enthusiasm\, The Barbie Movie\, MadTV\, Hacks\, Pam & Tommy\, and The Heat\, among many others.  \n\n\n\nIn addition to his prolific work in traditional media\, Adam has made significant strides in the digital space and live performances. His appearances on popular podcasts like Kill Tony\, Bad Friends\, and Two Bears\, One Cave have garnered millions of views\, with some episodes ranking among the most-watched in the shows’ histories.  \n\n\n\nAdam’s talent for impressions and character work shines through his portrayals of iconic figures like Joe Biden\, Dr. Phil\, and original characters such as Elaine\, and Jeremy. These performances have not only captivated audiences but also contributed to the rapid growth of his YouTube and social channels\, where his content continues to reach an ever-expanding audience.  \n\n\n\nOne of Adam’s standout achievements was his July 16th performance on Kill Tony\, which not only captivated viewers but also shattered records\, amassing over 15 million views within the first week. This episode has since become the most popular in the show’s history. Riding the wave of his success\, Adam is taking his show\, Dr. Phil LIVE!\, on a national theater tour\, offering fans an electrifying mix of stand-up\, crowd interactions\, celebrity guests\, surprise characters\, and unforgettable moments. His recent comedy special\, Like and Subscribe\, has further solidified his status as a must-watch performer.  \n\n\n\nAs Adam continues to tour across the country and internationally\, he remains one of the most dynamic and entertaining figures in comedy today\, consistently delivering performances that leave audiences eagerly anticipating what’s next.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
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LOCATION:Private: Fountain Street Church\, 24 Fountain Street NE\, Grand Rapids\, MI\, 49503
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SUMMARY:Demetri Martin
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFountain Street Church \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nReserved Seating: $35 – $40 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDemetri Martin a standup comedian with an extensive list of accomplishments will make his way to LaughFest 2024.  \n\n\n\nDemetri Martin is a standup comedian\, writer\, and director. \n\n\n\nDemetri won the Perrier Award at the International Fringe Festival in Edinburgh for his one-man show\, If I. At the Melbourne International Comedy festival\, his show Dr. Earnest Parrot Presents Demetri Martin won Australia’s Barry Award. Demetri has released three standup comedy albums and four hour-long standup comedy specials\, including his latest for Netflix\, The Overthinker. \n\n\n\nDemetri created and starred in his own television series for Comedy Central called Important Things with Demetri Martin. His books\, This Is a Book and Point Your Face at This\, are New York Times Bestsellers. His latest book\, If It’s Not Funny It’s Art\, features a collection of his original drawings. Demetri’s fiction has appeared in The New Yorker\, Esquire\, and The New York Times Magazine. His first feature film\, Dean\, which won the Founder’s Prize at the Tribeca Film Festival for best narrative American feature film. \n\n\n\nDemetri has brown hair and he is allergic to peanuts. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor
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SUMMARY:Piff the Magic Dragon
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nFountain Street Church \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nReserved Seating: $35 – $40Piff’s Private Party: $50 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSince breaking out on America’s Got Talent and Penn & Teller: Fool Us\, viral sensation Piff the Magic Dragon has won the heart of America with his network television appearances\, non-stop touring\, and unyielding passion for snacks.\n\n\n\nThe billboard may say THE LOSER OF AMERICA’S GOT TALENT\, but Piff is anything but. Voted one of Variety‘s Top Ten Comics to Watch\, crowned champion of TBS’ Tournament of Laughs\, he is the first act to ever win Best Comedian\, Best Magician and Best Headliner at the Best of Las Vegas Awards. Piff and his co-star Mr. Piffles\, The World’s Only Magic Performing Chihuahua™\, have headlined the iconic Flamingo Hotel and Casino since 2015\, playing to over 500\,000 guests\, and have recently been signed for another three years. His first special\, Reptile Dysfunction\, filmed at the Piff the Magic Dragon Theatre\, is out now\, and his first book\, Piff the Magic Book\, was released summer 2023. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPiff’s Private Party  \n\n\n\nThis new addition to the festival is one you don’t want to miss. Get tickets to Piff’s Private Party March 8 at 6 p.m. and have opportunity to meet Piff the Magic Dragon before the show! This personal experience includes: \n\n\n\n\nCommemorative Laminate and Lanyard\n\n\n\nWristband\n\n\n\nPoster signed by Piff.\n\n\n\nPhoto with Piff\, Mr. Piffles\, and/ or Jade\n\n\n\nOpportunity to record a shoutout video to one person of choice from Piff.\n\n\n\nChance to win a stuffed Mr. Piffles\n\n\n\n1-on-1 magic trick\n\n\n\n\n***A ticket to Piff’s Private Party does not include entry into Piff the Magic Dragon’s March 8\, 7 p.m. show at Fountain Street Church. Tickets for Piff’s main show must be purchased separately. *** \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets to Piff’s Private Party\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFestival Presenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Presenting Sponsor
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SUMMARY:LaughFest Trivia Night of Stars
DESCRIPTION:Venue:\n\n\n\nGolden Age  \n\n\n\nHaving trouble registering? See this step by step guide. \n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission: $100 per team of six \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSOLD OUT\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nContent Guidance Rating:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nATG – Anything Goes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet ready to LOL at the LaughFest Trivia Night of Stars! Join the wacky fun with hosts Michelle McKormick and Gregg Hansen from WLAV. It’s not your average trivia night – we’ve got pop culture questions\, West Michigan brain teasers\, and video clips that’ll have you ROFLing. Gather your squad of six\, compete against local media personalities\, and not only earn bragging rights but also snag the chance to win some seriously fabulous prizes. Don’t miss the laughter\, the trivia\, and the downright (at times\, dirty!) ridiculousness! It’s a night where hilarity takes center stage – grab your tickets now! \n\n\n\nMedia celebrities will include:  \n\n\n\nWOOD TV – Emily Linnert\, Matt Kirkwood\, and Tom Hillen  \n\n\n\nWZZM TV-  Dave Kaechele & Nate Belt \n\n\n\nIMPROV- Matt Lauria\, Allen Trieu\, and Josh Ortega  \n\n\n\nFOX 17- Todd Chance & Michelle Dunaway  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Tickets \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUnderwriting Sponsors\n\n\n\nMichigan Arts and Culture Council
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