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The Stand Up Show, 10019 81 Avenue, Edmonton, AB (2026)

01/26/2026

The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night.

This week’s headliner is Brad Semotiuk! Brad started stand up at 17, since then he has been featured on Just for Laughs Originals, Sirius XM Radio, CBC Radio, has headlined across Canada, and bought a huge iced out cuban link chain. His mind is crazy, twisted, and insane (in a cool way). At the age of 19, he was the youngest winner of the $10,000 Martin Grant for Comedy, and, to this day, the only Canadian comedian to win the prize. He flies around in a private jet telling jokes and stories, and when he’s not doing that he’s riding around on a yacht telling jokes and stories. In 2025 he will be releasing his debut comedy special, which will be good.

This week's show also features Ashwyn Singh (Just for Laughs, CBC'S "The Debaters") and guest emcee Adriaan Kriel (Grindstone Comedy Festival).

01/18/2026

On Jan 23rd, The Stand Up Show is proud to present from The Tonight Show, Comedy Central and Canada's Got Talent... Mr. Kamal Alaeddine!

Kamal Alaeddine is a singular force in comedy. “Genius!” says Martin Short. Dave Attell calls him “a true hero.” With a storied life and decades of lived experience behind him, Kamal brings a razor sharp instinct and fearless presence to the stage that few comics can match. Before becoming a fixture of Canada’s stand up scene, he toured with the legendary Jim Rose Circus Sideshow, an underground cultural phenomenon that helped define an era of alternative performance.

Kamal has brought his voice and presence to major television audiences, with appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Comedy Central's The Gong Show, and Canada’s Got Talent. Fringe audiences might recognize him from last year’s storytelling smash, The Art of the Con, a held-over hit that turned his bizarre true story of attempting to con the system into a vulnerable and hilarious piece of live theatre.

This week's show also features Jamie Randell (opened for Annie Lederman and Eddie Ifft) and special guest emcee Katie Yoner ("Rat Academy", Bergamot Comedy Fest)!

01/10/2026

On Jan 16 at 9 PM, is bringing an ALL-QUEER lineup of comedians to
featuring some of the comedians Canada has to offer!

Our amazing lineup features Toronto’s SAM SFERRAZZA (CBC Gem, Just for Laughs Toronto, Winnipeg Comedy Festival), special guest SOPHIE HAZE (Montreal Gigglefest), and LEIF OLESON-CORMACK (Edinburgh Fringe, Seattle International Comedy Competition) as emcee.

Headlining the show is Calgary’s own, GABBY ROSE, who performs all across Canada. Her comedy blends bold storytelling, chaotic inner thoughts, hot takes, and sharp, self-aware jokes that always land.

Last week's show completely SOLD OUT, so be sure to get your tickets fast! (link in bio)

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12/30/2025

The Stand Up Show is back for the new year starting January 9th!

Our first headliner of the year is Austin Ahenakew! Originally from Fort Chip, Alberta, Austin is now one of the fastest rising comics in the Calgary comedy club scene. He recently made the regional finals in the Sorry! Comedy Festival’s 2025 Next Best Comic and has toured all across Western Canada. Austin captivates his audiences with a unique perspective that stems from his upbringing in northern Alberta, which will leave you in stitches with his unassuming delivery and his comedic outlook on his life.

This week's show also features Jen Sakato (CBC, JFL Toronto), special guest Keveen Gonzalez, and master of ceremonies Leif Oleson-Cormack (Seattle International Comedy Festival).

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12/20/2025

Thank you for supporting The Stand Up Show and Help I'm Joking this year! Together we produced over 40 comedy shows this year, bringing 1,000 ticket holders to the Grindstone Theatre, and we couldn't be more proud to support our local and touring Canadian artists!

In 2026, The Stand Up Show will have a new producer - the talented and incomparable Leif Oleson-Cormack - and we cannot wait to see what he brings on Friday nights, at 9pm, at the Grindstone Theatre!

12/16/2025

A Very 'Berta Xmas celebrates another year spent in our prairie province. Host Alex Jocko welcomes Albertan's paths to enjoy an hour of holiday stories, current events and politcal satire to celebrate (or gripe) about the realities of living in Alberta.

This show features Kamal Alaeddine, Sam Bayne, Jordan Graham, Sarah Hoffman, Elise Leske, Leif Oleson-Cormack, plus some extra special guests! Whether you want to laugh, or just need a break from the in-laws, join us this Friday night at the Grindstone Theatre.

12/16/2025

A Very 'Berta Xmas celebrates another year spent in our prairie province. Host Alex Jocko welcomes Albertan's paths to enjoy an hour of holiday stories, current events and politcal satire to celebrate (or gripe) about the realities of living in Alberta.

This show features Kamal Alaeddine, Sam Bayne, Jordan Graham, Sarah Hoffman, Elise Leske, Leif Oleson-Cormack, plus some extra special guests! Whether you want to laugh, or just need a break from the in-laws, join us this Friday night at the Grindstone Theatre.

12/01/2025

Edmonton comedian Leif Oleson-Cormack (“The Disney Delusion”, Seattle International Comedy Competition, Edinburgh Fringe) records his first stand-up album live at Grindstone Theatre! ALONE RANGER!

Leif’s dark, q***r, and confessional style of comedy has taken him across Canada, the U.S., and the U.K. and now he’s bringing it all home for one night only. Come laugh loud, clap big, and be part of the recording that marks the next chapter in one of Alberta’s most exciting comedy voices.

“Exquisitely well written stand-up comedy...Leif Oleson-Cormack really knows what he’s doing.”
- Butterwort UK

“Leif Oleson-Cormack shows us where the future of stand-up comedy should lie.”
-View Magazine (Pick for ‘Best of Fringe’ 2022)

About the performer:
Before entering the world of stand-up comedy, Leif Oleson-Cormack was an award-winning Juilliard-trained playwright who designed video games for a living. Since then, he’s been performing his dark, q***r, and confessional style for audiences across the globe. His critically acclaimed one-man show, “The Disney Delusion”, recently toured to sold-out houses across Canada, the US, and Edinburgh, and was nominated for the Just for Laughs prize for "Outstanding English Comedy" at the Montreal Fringe Festival. He was the winner of the 2019 Calgary FunnyFest Comedy Competition and has had the pleasure of opening for acts such as Alan Carr, Scott Thompson, and Aparna Nancherla.

11/25/2025

Smart, weird and fun stand up comedy from Stand Up Comedian Ryan Ash- as heard on Sirius XM and seen on TV/Film for companies including FOX, NBC and Sony. Ryan makes good events great with a friendly and energetic style. Currently living in Alberta, Ryan has appeared 9 years at the Winnipeg Comedy Fest and is the 2018 Rumors Comedy Club Roast Battle Champ.

The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night. This week's show also features Etay Kuperman, special guest Elisia Snyder, and is hosted by Simon Gorsak.

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11/18/2025

The Stand Up Show brings Canada's top comics to the fabulous Grindstone Theatre every Friday night.

This week's performance is showcasing some of Edmonton's top talent, including Erin MK Hill, Jen Sakato and Ahmed Ahmed. Special guests Jamie Randell, Kaylee Mars and Danial Mekhail.

Hosted by Adam Dyck.

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