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TODAY’S LINEUP

Got Land?

First Nation, Inuit and Métis performers express solidarity via humour

Featuring: Host Janelle Niles with Gerry Barrett, Savannah Erasmus, Don Kelly, Nelson Mayer, Keith Nahanee and Clayton T. Stewart

Where: Gas Station Arts Centre

When: 3 p.m.

Tickets $25 at winnipegcomedyfestival.com

The Great Patio Showdown: A Comedy Game Show

Game show pitting two teams of comedians against each other

Featuring: Host Erica Sigurdson with Tracy Hamilton, Sarah Jane Martin, Aaron Pridham and Angie St. Mars

Where: Gas Station Arts Centre

When: 6 p.m.

Free

WCF Rumor’s Comedy Club Series

Headliner Jen Grant with host Jordan Welwood at 7:15 p.m.

Headliner Danish Anwar with host Tyler Penner at 9:45 p.m.

Where: Rumor’s

Tickets: $20 at rumorscomedyclub.com

WCF at Yuk Yuk’s

Featuring Pete Johansson and a slate of local comics

Where: Yuk Yuk’s, Fort Garry Hotel

When: 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Tickets: $18 at winnipegcomedyfestival.com

Spill It!

Supplied Gala host Jully Black

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Gala host Jully Black

Standups spill their secrets at gala event

Featuring: Host Andrew Phung with Myles Anderson, Lisa Baker, Michael Balazo, Jackie Pirico, Nile Séguin and Arthur Simeon

Where: Burton Cummings Theatre

When: 6:30 p.m.

Tickets: $40 at Ticketmaster

Squad Goals

A love letter to the folks who have your back

Featuring: Host Jully Black with Mayce Galoni, Don Kelly, Jenn Labelle, Keith Pedro, Ashwyn Singh and Kristeen von Hagen

Where: Burton Cummings Theatre

When: 9:15 p.m.

Tickets: $40 at Ticketmaster

SUNDAY

Queerly Beloved

International stars and local talent celebrate queer comedy

Featuring: Host Veronica Gingles with Lyric Avra, Martha Chaves, Anesti Daniels, Elvira Kurt, Lara Rae and J.D. Renaud

Where: Gas Station Arts Centre

When: 3 p.m.

Tickets: $25 at winnipegcomedyfestival.com

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