Michael Palascak is a comedian, writer and actor that grew up in Wabash, Indiana, began his career in Chicago, and now lives in Los Angeles. Most recently, Michael was named the 2018 Stand-up of the Year by the Late Nite Last Week podcast for his set on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He’s also done stand-up on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, CONAN, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Letterman, Comedy Central's HALF HOUR, was a top 5 Finalist on LAST COMIC STANDING, and this past summer he performed at Montreal’s Just For Laughs Comedy Festival where he taped a set for Kevin Hart’s LOL network. Norm Macdonald said Michael reminds him, "...of a guy that's just as funny offstage as on, which is like magic.”

FEBRUARY 22 @ 7PM & 9PM
TROPICANA ROOM

The National Comedy Center Presents the 28th annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival, August 7-11, 2019, featuring more than 50 events and 30 artists in Jamestown, NY. The annual festival attracts over 13,000 visitors from 47 States who all come together to share laughter while honoring the craft and it’s contributors in dozens of venues across Lucille Ball’s hometown, along with events and activities at the National Comedy Center. Past performers included Jerry Seinfeld, Jay Leno, Trevor Noah, Brian Regan, Amy Schumer, Joan Rivers, Lewis Black, Ellen DeGeneres, Dan Aykroyd, Paula Poundstone, Nick Offerman, Ray Romano, Bob Newhart, The Smothers Brothers and more. Check this page in the coming months for announcements about headliners, the full 2019 schedule and tickets on-sale date.

AUGUST 7 - 11
JAMESTOWN, NY

Come learn and laugh as the esteemed Chautauqua Institution partners with the National Comedy Center for a week exploring "What's Funny?" with topics addressing how comedy changes us and, in turn, society. Presenters will look at the potential of comedy -- particularly political comedy -- to change minds and influence decision-making. Check this page in the coming months for announcements on speakers and ticket on-sale date.

JULY 27 - AUGUST 2
CHAUTAUQUA INSTITUTION