What a laugh! The comedy showcase event put on by the TGCA for our volunteers on April 5 was a great time had by all.
Volunteers enjoyed a roast beef dinner, drinks and dessert before the show began, and the consensus seemed to be satisfaction which was a great way to start the evening’s entertainment.
Alison Abbott, TGCA president and volunteer, was on duty to express how important volunteers are to the community association in a speech before the show began. MLA Lizette Tejada, who’s also a TGCA volunteer, made an appearance to thank local volunteers for their service in the area as well.
The comedians had the 100+ guests in an uproar of chuckles at times, and the event was just a great opportunity for everyone to laugh, catch up with neighbours and enjoy themselves.
The TGCA wants to thank Faris Hytia, Lori Gibbs and Brian Stollery for their great performances. These Canadian performers worked together in lockstep with our emcee to make the event a success, and we really appreciate their talent and teamwork.
We also need to recognize our wonderful staff for catering and bartending the event. They did such a great job, and we’re so lucky to have them at the TGCA to take our events up a notch.
And, of course, thank you to all the volunteers that came out and laughed with us. Your contributions to the TGCA are so incredibly important to the success of the CA and contribute greatly to quality of life in Thorncliffe and Greenview. Without our volunteers, the TGCA is just a building, so thank you to all of our volunteers so very much.
April 5, 2025 | 5:30 – 10 pm in the main hall
The TGCA would like to extend our appreciation to the volunteers that are the foundation of the community association. The challenges of the past few years have been many, and because of our volunteers, we continue to offer the community great facilities, services and programs that support quality of life in our area.
In light of this, we are sending an invite to join us for a complimentary evening of dining and laughter in the main hall. This is a casual event that will offer a bit of an escape from the worries of our everyday lives, as well as an opportunity to meet other volunteers and catch up with friends.
As a TGCA volunteer, you and a guest of your choice are invited. Please RSVP for you and your guest (if you’re bringing one) by filling out the form linked below. Everyone will receive 2 drink tickets for a full bar, a roast beef dinner with all the fixins, dessert, entry into the draw for multiple awesome door prizes and admission to the comedy showcase. All on us as our thanks to you!
The seating arrangement is open seating, so if you would like to sit with a group, plan to arrive around the same time to find a table together. There are no seat reservations available for this event.
Please RSVP by March 18 to be added to the Supper & Stand-up guest list.
Invites have been sent out via email. If you haven’t recieved an invite and you’ve volunteered with the TGCA in the last 2 years, please contact our programming and community engagement coordinator, Vanessa, v.gillard@tgcacalgary.com.
Event schedule
- Doors open: 5:30 pm (check in at the west door, open seating)
- Dinner & dessert (buffet): 6 – 7 pm
Comedy showcase: 7 – 8:45 pm- 7 pm – Faris Hytiaa
- 7:30 pm – Lori Gibbs
- 8 pm – Brian Stollery
- Door prize giveaways and mix and mingle: 9 – 10 pm
Featured comics
FARIS HYTIAA
Born in Toronto to Sudanese parents and then raised in Alberta, Faris brings a unique mix of storytelling and observational humour to the stage. Known for his relaxed delivery, honest storytelling and quick wit, Faris’ unpredictable style makes for big laughs and unforgettable crowd work moments. He was named a New Face of Comedy with Just For Laughs, and featured at the JFL Festivals in Montréal, Toronto and Vancouver along with the Winnipeg, Halifax Comedy Festivals.
LORI GIBBS
Known as the human antidepressant, Lori’s magnetic style moves between polished material, crowd work and improv with expert precision. Not only are you in for a show that surprises you, but chances are she is too! On top of nearly a decade in Calgary radio, Lori has been featured from coast to coast in Canadian comedy. She has delighted at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, is a regular on CBC’s The Debaters, and was nominated for Best Stand-up Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards.
BRIAN STOLLERY
Brian rarely waits more than a heartbeat before inviting his audiences to have a laugh at his expense. Observational, autobiographical and hilariously self-deprecating, Brian Stollery’s brand of comedy reveals the underlying absurdity of everyday life in a way that is as scathingly honest as it is fast paced and energetic. Mr. Stollery has spent more than twenty years mining the stuff of everyday life for laughs in a way that is universal and unique. His quick-witted delivery covers a variety of topics flowing effortlessly from one bit to another.