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CALVIN 
CATO

Named one of Time Out New York’s LGBTQ Comics of Color to Watch Out For, Calvin S. Cato has dazzled audiences around the world. His on-air and radio appearances include Oxygen, Netflix, Sirius XM, RISK!, WIRED Magazine, and an unaired pilot for Vice Media called Emergency Black Meeting. His comedy has been featured in numerous festivals and events including San Francisco Sketchfest, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Gotham Storytelling Festival, Brooklyn Pride, and FlameCon. In early 2021, Calvin was published in Kweendom, an anthology of essays by queer comedians and entertainers. In 2022, Calvin concluded a 3 month run hosting a daily talk show on RushTix.com.
Shows

Upcoming Performances

Let's Laugh Together in Person

  • Sun, Jun 15
    Jun 15, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Under St Marks Theater, 94 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009, USA
    Calvin Cato regales his audience with an hour of comedy, music, and salacious stories that span from painfully virginal to dangerously lusty.
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  • Wed, Jun 18
    Jun 18, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Greenwich Village Comedy Club, 99 MacDougal St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    The New York Queer Comedy Festival is the biggest Queer Comedy Festival in the world and is held annually at major venues across New York City. Get tickets here: https://www.greenwichvillagecomedyclub.com/shows/2025-06-18-new-york-queer-comedy-730-pm/
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  • Thu, Jun 19
    Jun 19, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Stonewall Inn, 53 Christopher St, New York, NY 10014, USA
    A fun Pride-themed comedy show at the iconic and historic Stonewall Inn. https://thestonewallinnnyc.com/#entertainment-1-2
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  • Sun, Jun 22
    Jun 22, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM
    The Performing Arts Studio, 224 E Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777, USA
    (mostly) TRUE THINGS is a compelling evening of true stories - with a twist - told by a brilliant line-up of storytellers. Get tickets here: https://www.mostlytruethings.com/show-schedule
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  • Tue, Jun 24
    Jun 24, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    Caitlin Reese (HBO) brings Something Old, Something New, Something Blue: A stand-up show where pro comedians have to include an old joke, a new joke, and a dirty joke. Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/something-old-something-new-something-blue?event=2025-06-24T19:30:00
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  • Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The New York Public Library, 476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA
    Kweendom is an all-LGBTQ comedy show featuring some of the city’s sharpest queer comedians and storytellers. Get tickets here: https://www.showclix.com/event/kweendom/tag/guest
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  • Wed, Jun 25
    Jun 25, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    St. Marks Comedy Club, 12 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, USA
    The best way to solve the mid week blues is with a hilarious comedy show! Get tickets here: https://www.tixr.com/groups/stmarkscomedyclub/events/midweek-crisis-comedy-show-147263
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  • Fri, Jun 27
    Jun 27, 2025, 9:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    Denizen Theater, 10 Main St Suite 501, New Paltz, NY 12561, USA
    A fresh mix of some of the best up-and-coming comedy talent from NYC and beyond. Get tickets here: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/NOWPLAYING/7080/event/1424256
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  • Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    The Comedy Shop @ Ways and Means, 167 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012, USA
    Enjoy unlimited mimosas alongside your laughs. Get tickets here: https://comedyshopnyc.com/event-details/?id=1a05aa90-c9ea-4447-bc40-ad3f06541437&date=1751083200
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  • Sat, Jun 28
    Jun 28, 2025, 9:30 PM – 11:00 PM
    QED Astoria, 27-16 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105, USA
    Take our weekly all-pro comedy show QED Presents and add an all-queer lineup. Get tickets here: https://qedastoria.com/products/lgbtq-e-d-presents
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  • Wed, Jul 02
    Jul 02, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Young Ethel's, 506 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA
    A live free weekly stand-up comedy show in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/we-have-fun-a-weekly-stand-up-show-tickets-208767317667
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  • Thu, Jul 10
    Jul 10, 2025, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    The Bush, 333 Troutman St Store 4, Brooklyn, NY 11237, USA
    A stand-up event celebrating the LGTBQIA+ community and showcasing a wide range of queer talent.
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  • Sat, Jul 12
    Jul 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Club Car Baltimore, 12 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
    Brought to you by Baltimore's own Jake Leizear, Laugh Tracks is the comedy night that's ready to pull into the station! Come see me in Baltimore. Tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laugh-tracks-comedy-show-july-12th-tickets-1407844584049?aff=oddtdtcreator
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