The Grande Event Centre and Yuk Yuk’s

Yuk Yuk’s, the home of Canada’s top stand-up comics- is opening a monthly comedy club in North Bay.

 The Grande Event Centre and Yuk Yuk’s promoter Brian Band have teamed up to host monthly shows starting next month. The first show is slated for Saturday April 20th at 8 p.m in the venue located at 300 Wyld Street.

 “This is exciting news for the entertainment scene in North Bay plus all the surrounding communities” said Band. “Everyone loves to laugh & live comedy is the best way”.

 Each show will feature 3 professional comics from Yuk Yuk’s plus up and coming talent from across Northern Ontario.“I like to give newcomers the opportunity to perform” said Band.

 Yuk Yuk’s founder & CEO Mark Breslin is thrilled to be growing again in Northern Ontario.

“We are excited for Yuk Yuks expansion into North Bay, a city that has always been so hospitable to us. Watch for the best comics in Canada to make audiences laugh uncontrollably”.

 Venue owner John Lechlitner is raring to go “The Grande Event Centre is excited to be the monthly home in North Bay of Canada’s #1 comedy show!!”.

 The opening show next month will feature national touring headliner Chuck Byrn, who has been nominated for Canadian comic of the year plus appeared at Just Laughs and on NBC’s last comic standing.

 A dinner menu will be available at every show and there is free parking for all guests at the Grande Event Centre.

 Yuk Yuk tickets are on sale now at Yukyuks.com or in person at the Canadian Hock Exchange on Main Street East in North Bay.

Comic rooms provided by the Comfort Inn North Bay.