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Saturday, August 6, 2022

Visit the National Comedy Center

The National Comedy Center is the first non-profit cultural institution and national-scale visitor experience dedicated to comedy. Due to demand of tickets, we advise visitors to plan their visit ahead of time and purchase admission prior to arrival. Tickets are sold with limited capacity. Admission tickets are valid only for the date/time selected.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022  OPENS @ 10:00AM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 


Prices range from $12.50 to $25.50
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Visit the Lucy Desi Museum

This tribute to the First Couple of Comedy explores the life stories of both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and features original costumes, gowns, props, exact re-creations of the I Love Lucy television studio sets, and more!

Due to demand of tickets, we advise visitors to plan their visit ahead of time and purchase admission prior to arrival. Tickets are sold with limited capacity.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022  OPENS @ 10:00AM
LUCY DESI MUSEUM 


Prices range from $12.50 to $25.50
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Lucille Ball's Hometown Tour

An ever-popular guided bus tour of Lucy’s hometown, our “Lucy Town Tours”, with a friendly and knowledgeable step-on guide, will take you to places of significance to Lucille Ball in Jamestown, NY and nearby Celoron. You will see the house that she was born in, the house where she grew up, and much more.

Approx. Duration 1hr 45min

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 10:00AM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM, & 5:00PM

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER


Price: $25.00
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Nels Ross: Family Comedy Show

Experience the one-of-a-kind comedy, juggling, and stunts performed by comedian and variety entertainer Nels Ross. It’s fun for the whole family!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 11:00AM
REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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Chautauqua Belle Lunch Cruise

Join us aboard the historic 1776 Chautauqua Belle, one of the last operating steamboats in North America, for a 2-hour cruise including a lunch inspired by the I Love Lucy “Lucy’s Italian Movie” episode with lasagna, salad, garlic bread, and cheesecake. Wash it all down with a glass of grape juice, freshly stomped by the crew that same morning! On this river cruise, you will see the Chadakoin River the way Lucy would have when she took the steamboats. Along with seeing Jamestown and Celoron from the River, guests will hear about the local history about the area that Lucy loved and grew up in. Best dressed Lucy will win a grand prize! Guests should arrive 15 mins prior to departure.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 11:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK


Price: $47.50
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The Music of Desi Arnaz: Tropicana Lunch

Join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub, for a retrospective screening of great musical moments in the vast TV and film career of Desi Arnaz.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 12:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM


Price: $27.50
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Members Only Showcase: The Archives of Lucy & Desi

We welcome our members to celebrate Lucille’s birthday with our Archives Team and experience an exclusive selection of rarely-seen materials, not currently on display, from the Lucille Ball Desi Arnaz Archives! Photo-opportunities will be available along with celebratory birthday décor and cake!

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Free gift and cake available while supplies last.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 1:30PM - 4:00PM
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

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The Lucy & Ethel Show

Join Lucy and Ethel (played by actors Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina) as they return for the 30th Annual Lucille Ball Comedy Festival for this laugh-out-loud event that can only be seen in Lucy’s hometown!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 1:30PM & 4:30PM
ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER


Price: $27.50
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Chautauqua Belle Historical Cruise

All aboard the Chautauqua Bell – a historic 1776 steamboat and one of the last still in operation in North America! Relax and enjoy as we travel up and down the river like Lucy would have as she traveled on the Chadakoin River going back and forth between Celoron and Jamestown. Learn about Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown and Celoron – the stomping grounds of a young Lucille Ball. Guests should arrive 15 mins prior to departure.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 1:00PM & 3:30PM
MCCREA POINT PARK


Price: $25.00
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Classic Game Shows with Lucy: Tropicana Dinner

Join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub as we celebrate Lucille Ball’s renowned love for games—from charades to word puzzlers—with a line-up of fan-favorite guest appearances on classic TV game shows.

This Tropicana event was previously billed as "Desilu at 70" prior to the rescheduling of the festival in 2020 & 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. If you purchased a ticket to this event, your tickets are still valid for the updated "Classic Game Shows with Lucy" program.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 5:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM


Price: $27.50
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Block Party with the Porcelain Busdrivers

Join us outside of the National Comedy Center before and after the Legends of SNL show for a party like no other! Enjoy live music, beer, wine, food trucks and more!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 5:00PM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

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Legends of SNL: David Spade, Rob Schneider, & Kevin Nealon

The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival will mark the 45th anniversary of Saturday Night Live this year with three of SNL’s most popular performers: David Spade, Rob Schneider and Kevin Nealon. The “Legends of SNL” show will take place on Saturday, August 6, as the National Comedy Center reunites these comedic talents on stage for an unprecedented stand-up comedy show.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 7:00PM
NORTHWEST ARENA


Prices range from $67.50 to $153.50
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Comedy Late Night

Comics from around the nation whose credits include Conan, Letterman, Leno, Last Comic Standing, and more will be performing their newest, and sometimes blue-est material. This event takes place in a re-creation of Ricky Ricardo's famous Manhattan night club.  Beer and wine served at additional cost.

Featuring: Tony Deyo, Dana Eagle, Debi Gutierrez, & Sarah Keller!

Please Note: Show contains adult content.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6, 2022 @ 9:30PM (SOLD OUT) & 11:30PM
TROPICANA ROOM


Price: $27.50
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Sunday, August 7, 2022

Visit the National Comedy Center

The National Comedy Center is the first non-profit cultural institution and national-scale visitor experience dedicated to comedy. Due to demand of tickets, we advise visitors to plan their visit ahead of time and purchase admission prior to arrival. Tickets are sold with limited capacity. Admission tickets are valid only for the date/time selected.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022  OPENS @ 10:00AM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 


Prices range from $12.50 to $25.50
Purchase Tickets

Visit the Lucy Desi Museum

This tribute to the First Couple of Comedy explores the life stories of both Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz and features original costumes, gowns, props, exact re-creations of the I Love Lucy television studio sets, and more!

Due to demand of tickets, we advise visitors to plan their visit ahead of time and purchase admission prior to arrival. Tickets are sold with limited capacity.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022  OPENS @ 10:00AM
LUCY DESI MUSEUM 


Prices range from $12.50 to $25.50
Purchase Tickets

Chautauqua Belle Brunch Cruise

Join us aboard the historic 1776 Chautauqua Belle, one of the last operating steamboats in North America, for a 2-hour brunch cruise! On this river cruise, you will see the Chadakoin River the way Lucy would have when she took the steamboats. Along with seeing Jamestown and Celoron from the River, guests will hear about the local history about the area that Lucy loved and grew up in. Menu includes bacon & eggs, sausage, home fries, homemade bread, assorted pastries, and summer salad. Best dressed Lucy will win a grand prize! Guests should arrive 15 mins prior to departure.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2022 @ 10:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK


Price: $47.50
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