Toronto

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  JFL42 Review: Andy Kindler's Alternative Show, Feat. Nate Bargatze, Michelle Wolf and Adam Christie

  Second City, Toronto ON, September 25

  PUBLISHED Sep 26, 2019

  Andy Kindler is not happy to be hosting "The Alternative Show." That's what he says, at least — but who can blame him, when he puts togethe...

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  JFL42 Review: Vir Das Impresses With a Thematically Compelling Hour

  Royal Theatre, Toronto ON, September 23

  PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2019

  "Those are all the generic opening jokes I have. Can I go to my material now?" Vir Das asked the crowd abruptly, just a couple of minutes i...

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  JFL42 Review: Jay Pharoah Has Great Impressions and Not Much Else

  Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Toronto ON, September 24

  PUBLISHED Sep 25, 2019

  Jay Pharoah is best known for his impressions; during his six seasons on Saturday Night Live, he was applauded for his impersonations of ch...

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  JFL42 Review: Kate Berlant Creates an Incredible Fantasy World

  The Garrison, Toronto ON, September 22

  PUBLISHED Sep 23, 2019

  Kate Berlant likes to keep her audience members on their toes.   The L.A.-based comedian is known for her character work (notably on Netfli...

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  Oso Oso / The Sidekicks

  Sneaky Dee's, Toronto ON, September 21

  PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2019

  One of the last times Long Island's Oso Oso (aka Jade Lilitri) played Toronto, it was to promote 2017's The Yunahon Mixtape at the Hard Luc...

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  JFL42 Review: Tom Henry Lets the Audience Run the Asylum

  Comedy Bar, Toronto ON, September 21

  PUBLISHED Sep 22, 2019

  For a comic who makes a living off if deadpan one-liners, Tom Henry maintained a surprisingly dynamic rapport with his audience at the Come...

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  Built to Spill

  Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto ON, September 20

  PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2019

  Built to Spill have always found a way to make things work. One of the most influential bands from indie rock's heyday, they've never left...

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  JFL42 Review: 'In Conversation With Broad City,' a Charming Evening With Friends You Don't Actually Know

  Meridian Hall, Toronto ON, September 20

  PUBLISHED Sep 21, 2019

  Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer are just now coming up to breathe after the whirlwind that was creating and starring in Broad City.   The pa...