Yuk Yuk’s Summer Comedy Competition and The Enduring Legacy of Mike MacDonald

 At the Rotters Club in Ottawa in 1977, a Canadian comedian sensation was born. Mike MacDonald performed his routine perfectly depicting a teenager's rock ‘n’ roll dreams, complete with an “air guitar” before it was popularized. This was the start of his road to fame and reputation as one of

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – September 23-25, 2022

 ​Michelob Ultra Night Run When: September 24, 2022 Where: Mooney’s Bay Park (near Mooney’s Bay Boat Launch) What time: 10K Run: 7:30 p.m., 5K Walk/Run: 7:45 p.m. Admission: $65 • Click here to register The Michelob Ultra Night Run lights up when the sun goes down. Discover the on-course glow and the post-race

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – September 9-11, 2022

 Cirque du Soleil - Kooza When: Until September 25, 2022 Where: Zibi, 3 Rue Eddy, Gatineau What time: various time Admission: From $50 Click here for tickets The family-friendly Cirque du Soleil’s big top is back with the production KOOZA. The show is non-stop entertainment from beginning to end and explores

More ‘laffs’ coming your way as Yuk Yuks Ottawa expands

 If you’ve ever watched Norm Macdonald on SNL, taken in a Tom Green movie or standup special, or laughed out loud at Mike MacDonald’s hilarious standup, you best thank Yuk-Yuks Ottawa. Very few places in Canada have impacted Canadian and international standup comedy as much as Yuk Yuks Ottawa. For

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – August 19-21, 2022

 Shannon Laverty at Yuk Yuks When: August 18-20, 2022 Where: Yuk Yuks Ottawa, Inside the Marriott Hotel, 100 Kent Street What time: Thursday 8 pm, Friday and Saturday 9 pm Admission: From $15 • Click here for tickets Since entering the Yuk Yuks Search for Canada’s Funniest New Comic years ago,

Rolling on the floor laughing my wheels off

 — a review of wheelchair accessibility at Yuk Yuks Ottawa Recently, I had the chance to check out Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa. When I posted that I was going on social media, a few of my friends and followers were surprised. The reason for that is because up until last year,

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – June 24-26, 2022

 25th Ottawa Fringe Festival When: June 16-26, 2022 Where: Multiple venues downtown Ottawa What time: Various times. Click here for the schedule Admission: From $12 per show — Click here for tickets It is the final weekend of the 25th edition of the Ottawa Fringe Festival. Don't miss the in-person performances featuring local,

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – May 20-23, 2022

 Interpretation Diefenbunker When: Until May 28, 2022 Where: Diefenbunker, 3929 Carp Road What time: Wednesday to Friday: 10am - 4:00pm, Saturday and Sunday: 10am - 3pm Admission: Adults $17.50 Click here for tickets Drawing on collective memory and immigration themes, this exhibition showcases artwork by 28 Canadian-Hungarian artists. Through their works

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – April 22-24, 2022

 Vintage Pop-up 613 – Parking Lot Pop-up When: April 24, 2022 Where: 298 Preston What time: 10 am - 4 pm Admission: Donation in support of local charities This Sunday, a local travelling vintage shop, Vintage Pop-up 613, will be heading to Preston Street. Vintage Pop-up encourages Ottawa residents to contribute

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: April 1-3, 2022

 Ottawa Senators vs. Red Wings When: April 3, 2022 Where: Canadian Tire Centre What time: 1 pm Admission: From $30 Click here for the schedule and tickets Head to the Canadian Tire Centre to see the Sens take on the Detroit Red Wings.  Photo: OLM File Photo Ontario Maple Weekend When: April 1-3,

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: March 25-27, 2022

 Zachary Stevenson’s Tribute to Buddy Holly When: March 26, 2022 Where: Shenkman Arts Centre – Harold Shenkman Hall What time: 7 pm Admission: $47 Click here for the schedule and tickets From the Internationally Acclaimed Buddy Holly Story, direct from British Columbia, Zachary Stevenson has been the starring role as

10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend: March 18-20, 2022

 From comedy shows to horse-drawn wagon tours of the ByWard Market, check out our weekly roundup of things to do in Ottawa this weekend. We have a mix of fun activities, including a free options, all are guaranteed to help you get out and enjoy the weekend. International Film Festival of Ottawa

Who knew it was so easy to laugh in Ottawa?

 ABOVE: (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT) Mark Breslin with Howard and Tammy Wagman; Mike MacDonald with Howard Wagman and Mike Wilmot; Russell Peters, Howard Wagman, Dave Martin, Derek Supple and Dean; Mitch Muirhead and Howard Wagman; A young Howard Wagman; Jason Rouse, Dave Martin, Bill MacInstosh, Howard Wagman, and Jon Dore. Whether it’s

Capital Comedy Review —The drive-in experience and BCP is back

 The relativativity of the perception of time is interesting to me. Like how summers when you were a kid seemed to last a lifetime, but as an adult two months can just fly by. I’m feeling this phenomenon when I consider the last time we had Derek Seguin on the

Capital Comedy Review: The drive-in experience and BCP is back

 The relativativity of the perception of time is interesting to me. Like how summers when you were a kid seemed to last a lifetime, but as an adult two months can just fly by. I’m feeling this phenomenon when I consider the last time we had Derek Seguin on the

Yuks For CHEO

 They say that laughter is the best medicine and while I’ll hotly contest that Ben&Jerry’s Cherry Garcia should be included in that accolade nobody can argue a good yuk goes a long way at curing what ails you. It’s something the fine folks at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa take to another

The Honky Tonk Man and the pyschology behind being the bad guy

 The full interview with The Honky Tonk Man, including more wrestling memories, his thoughts on his greatest opponents, reply to Eric Bischoff's claim that he was the man he most enjoyed firing as well as whether he'd accept an offer into the WWE Hall of Fame having passed on it before can be

Yuk It Up This Holiday Season

 Image courtesy of Howard Wagman If you like to laugh (and we know that you do), Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa is serving up a healthy dose of comedy this holiday season! Club-owners are excited to host comedy musical duo Bowser and Blue for two nights only this December. The legendary Montreal-based