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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021  OPENS @ 10:00AM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 

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 “Job Switching” episode with chicken & rice, roasted veggies, and a chocolaty dessert! 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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 11:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK

Join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub, at the Lucy Desi Museum for lunch and a viewing of some Lucy classics with fellow fans.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 12:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 1:00PM & 3:30PM
MCCREA POINT PARK

Drop-in to experience an exclusive selection of rarely-seen materials from the National Comedy Center Archives, including memorabilia from the careers of Lucille Ball, George Carlin, Lenny Bruce, Bob Hope, The Smothers Brothers, and more!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 2:30PM - 4:30PM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 

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.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 5:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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. Past year’s performers pictured. Please check back soon for this year’s line-up. Beer and wine served at additional cost.

Please Note: Show contains adult content.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5, 2021 @ 9:30PM & 11:30PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021  OPENS @ 10:00AM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 

Have your photo professionally taken on the recreated I Love Lucy set with professional Lucy and Ethel impersonators! This picture makes the best keepsake to commemorate your trip to Lucy's hometown!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 9:00AM
DESILU STUDIOS

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 10:30AM, 1:00PM, & 3:30PM

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

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 “Building a Bar-B-Q” episode with hamburgers, mac & cheese, potato salad, frank & beans, and mini cheesecakes. 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. Whoever finds Lucy’s missing wedding ring wins the grand prize as well as best dressed Lucy. Guests should arrive 15 mins prior to departure.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 11:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK

Join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub, for a screening of rarely-seen material produced at Desilu Studios in celebration of its 70th Anniversary.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 12:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

Lucille Ball's Trivia Contest allows you to show off your Lucy knowledge by competing against your peers in a trivia contest. Prizes for most knowledgeable fans will be given!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 2:30PM
TROPICANA ROOM 

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.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 1:00PM & 3:30PM
MCCREA POINT PARK

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 meal that can only be seen in Lucy’s hometown!)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 4:30PM  
WILLOW BAY THEATER 

To mark the 60th Anniversary of Lucy’s Broadway debut in Wildcat, join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub, as we screen Lucy performing classic showtunes and celebrate her love of musical theater.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 5:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 6:00PM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

Jeff is one of the world's most respected comedians. He's the largest-selling comedy-recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-six books. He's hosted or starred in five TV series and was also a part of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour. And let's not forget he's given rednecks more jokes than they know what to do with...

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 7:00PM
NORTHWEST ARENA

Jeff is one of the world's most respected comedians. He's the largest-selling comedy-recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award nominee, and bestselling author of more than twenty-six books. He's hosted or starred in five TV series and was also a part of one of the most successful comedy tours of all time, The Blue Collar Comedy Tour. And let's not forget he's given rednecks more jokes than they know what to do with...

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FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 9:30PM
NORTHWEST ARENA

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. Past year’s performers pictured. Please check back soon for this year’s line-up. Beer and wine served at additional cost.

Please Note: Show contains adult content.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 6, 2021 @ 9:30PM & 11:30PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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 7, 2021 @ 10:00AM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM, & 5:00PM

NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

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 7, 2021 @ 11:00AM
REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

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 7, 2021 @ 11:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK

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 7, 2021 @ 12:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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 meal that can only be seen in Lucy’s hometown!)

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 @ 1:30PM & 4:30PM  
WILLOW BAY THEATER 

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 7, 2021 @ 1:00PM & 3:30PM
MCCREA POINT PARK

Join us in the Tropicana, a recreation of Ricky Ricardo’s famous Manhattan nightclub, for a screening of rarely-seen material produced at Desilu Studios in celebration of its 70th Anniversary.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 @ 5:00PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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 7, 2021 @ 6:00PM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER

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 8, as the National Comedy Center reunites these comedic talents on stage for an unprecedented stand-up comedy show.

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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 @ 7:00PM
NORTHWEST ARENA

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. Past year’s performers pictured. Please check back soon for this year’s line-up. Beer and wine served at additional cost.

Please Note: Show contains adult content.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 7, 2021 @ 9:30PM & 11:30PM
TROPICANA ROOM

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 8, 2021  OPENS @ 10:00AM
NATIONAL COMEDY CENTER 

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 8, 2021 @ 10:00AM
MCCREA POINT PARK