Schedule:

August 2, 2023

10:00AM - 5:00PM: National Comedy Center Admission

The award-winning National Comedy Center is the United States’ congressionally designated cultural institution dedicated to presenting the story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. The Center’s exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge technology are featured throughout the 37,000-square-foot attraction. Visitors are educated, inspired, and entertained by more than 50 immersive experiences as they take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.

PRICES RANGE FROM $20.50 TO $33.50

Location:
National Comedy Center

10:00AM - 5:00PM: Lucy Desi Museum Admission

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!

PRICES RANGE FROM $16.00 TO $21.00

Location:
Lucy Desi Museum

11:30AM: National Comedy Center Tour With Kelly Carlin

Join author, actor, SiriusXM host, and daughter of legendary comedian George Carlin on an exclusive tour of the National Comedy Center where she'll be sharing some of her favorite moments of what it was like growing up with a comedic icon.

$55.00 General Admission

5:00PM: Dinner At The Tropicana Club

Enjoy dinner with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location: Tropicana Club

PRICE: $35.00

7:00PM: NELS ROSS: FAMILY COMEDY & VARIETY 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!

Location: REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRICE: FREE

8:00PM: Fest Kick-Off: Lucy’s Birthday Under The Stars

Join us to ring in Lucy Fest ’23 with an early birthday celebration for the Queen of Comedy! Enjoy a free screening of classic I Love Lucy episodes on the National Comedy Center’s two 350-square-foot outdoor video screens, as well as a special appearance by “Lucy and Ethel,” and unique birthday-themed refreshments available for purchase. Please bring chairs and blankets, if you can, as bench seating is limited.

August 3, 2023

10:00AM - 7:00PM: National Comedy Center Admission

The award-winning National Comedy Center is the United States’ congressionally designated cultural institution dedicated to presenting the story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. The Center’s exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge technology are featured throughout the 37,000-square-foot attraction. Visitors are educated, inspired, and entertained by more than 50 immersive experiences as they take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.

Location: National Comedy Center

PRICES RANGE FROM $20.50 TO $33.50

10:00AM - 7:00PM: Lucy Desi Museum Admission

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!

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICES RANGE FROM $16.00 TO $21.00

11:00AM & 1:00PM: LUNCH AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy lunch with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location: TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

11:00AM & 1:00PM: 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 episode “Lucy's Italian Movie”! 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.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $79.00

1:00PM - 2:30PM: ARCHIVES SHOW & TELL

Drop-in to visit the National Comedy Center Archives team, who will share the incredible stories behind their favorite artifacts from our collections. Bring your cameras and your questions!

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

3:00PM: National Comedy Center TOUR WITH KELLY CARLIN

Join author, actor, SiriusXM host, and daughter of legendary comedian George Carlin on an exclusive tour of the National Comedy Center where she'll be sharing some of her favorite moments of what it was like growing up with a comedic icon.   

$55.00 General Admission

CHAUTAUQUA BELLE HISTORICAL CRUISE

3:00PM & 5:00PM: 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 while learning about Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown and Celoron – the stomping grounds of a young Lucille Ball.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $35.00

4:00PM & 5:30PM: DINNER AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy dinner with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

5:30PM: BLOCK PARTY WITH MILLER AND THE OTHER SINNERS

Join us outside of the National Comedy Center before and after the Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias show for a party like no other! Enjoy live music from Miller and the Other Sinners, beer, wine, food trucks and more!

Location:
National Comedy Center

PRICE: FREE

7:00PM: GABRIEL "FLUFFY" IGLESIAS: BACK ON TOUR
Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias was the top-selling comedian in the world in 2022, and is one of the most-watched comedians on YouTube with over 1.1 billion views. He sells out venues around the world and has over 25 million fans on social media.a.

Location:
NORTHWEST ARENA

PRICES RANGE FROM $67.50 TO $177.50

9:30PM & 11:30PM: COMEDY LATE NIGHT
Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Comedy Central, Hulu, BET’s ComicView, 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: Franqi French, Ron Josol, Jon Laster, Liz Miele, Turner Sparks, & Kate Willet.

Location:

TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $32.50

August 4, 2023

10:00AM - 7:00PM: National Comedy Center Admission

The award-winning National Comedy Center is the United States’ congressionally designated cultural institution dedicated to presenting the story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. The Center’s exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge technology are featured throughout the 37,000-square-foot attraction. Visitors are educated, inspired, and entertained by more than 50 immersive experiences as they take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.

Location:
National Comedy Center

PRICES RANGE FROM $20.50 TO $33.50

10:00AM - 7:00PM: Lucy Desi Museum Admission

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!

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICES RANGE FROM $16.00 TO $21.00

9:00AM: LUCY & ETHEL PHOTO OPP

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

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICE: $75.00

10:30AM, 1:00PM, & 3:30PM: LUCILLE BALL 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.

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICE: $27.50

11:00AM & 1:00PM: LUNCH AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy lunch with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location:

TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

11:00AM: LUCILLE BALL: A LITTLE GOLDEN BOOK – BOOK SIGNING EVENT

Join us at the Lucy Desi Museum and meet bestselling author Wendy Loggia, author of Lucille Ball: A Little Golden Book Biography! Wendy is a prolific author of books for tweens and teens and is from the Jamestown area.

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICE: FREE WITH BOOK PURCHASE

11:00AM & 1:00PM: 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 episode “Little Ricky Learns to Play the Drums”! 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.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $79.00

1:00PM: LUCY-DESI SUPER-FAN TRIVIA

Who will be crowned 2023’s Lucy Desi super-fan trivia winner? This trivia contest covers the incredible lives and careers of Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz—starting with easier questions and amping up in difficulty as you compete with your peers to win a grand prize.

PRICE: $20.00

3:00PM & 5:00PM: 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 while learning about Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown and Celoron – the stomping grounds of a young Lucille Ball.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $35.00

3:30PM: THE LUCY & ETHEL SHOW

Join Lucy and Ethel (played by actors Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina) as they return to Jamestown, NY for Lucy & Ethel’s Razzlin’ Dazzlin’ Broadway Revue -- a laugh-out-loud production that can only be seen in Lucy’s hometown!

Location:
ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER

PRICE: $37.50

4:00PM & 5:30PM: DINNER AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy dinner with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

5:45PM: GEORGE SCHLATTER BOOK SIGNING

Meet legendary comedy producer, director and writer George Schlatter, creator and producer of the groundbreaking sketch comedy series, Laugh-In, as well as the American Comedy Awards. Schlatter will be signing his new book, Still Laughing: A Life In Comedy, which features
never-before-told stories about Laugh-In and the rise of some of comedy’s greatest talent.

Location:
National Comedy Center

PRICE: FREE WITH BOOK PURCHASE

5:30PM: BLOCK PARTY WITH THE UNTOUCHABLES

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

Location:
National Comedy Center

PRICE: FREE

7:00PM: TAYLOR TOMLINSON: THE HAVE IT ALL TOUR
Taylor Tomlinson is breaking records and selling out venues worldwide following her two highly acclaimed Netflix stand up specials. She was named "Breakout Comedy Star of Year" in 2022 by Just for Laughs and Variety named hrr one of the "Top 10 Comics to Watch." Her 2022 special, Look at You, was recognized as the top comedy special of 2022 by The New York Times, Vulture and The Los Angeles Times. Newsweek described Tomlinson as “undeniably hilarious.”

Location:
NORTHWEST ARENA

PRICES RANGE FROM $37.50 TO $123.50

9:30PM & 11:30PM: COMEDY LATE NIGHT

Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Comedy Central, MTV, The Late Show With Stephen Colbert, The Late Late Show With James Corden, 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.

Featuring: Jon Laster, Turner Sparks, Adam Mamawala, Ashley Austin Morris, and Sarah Tollemache.

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $32.50

August 5, 2023

10:00AM - 7:00PM: National Comedy Center Admission

The award-winning National Comedy Center is the United States’ congressionally designated cultural institution dedicated to presenting the story of comedy and preserving its heritage for future generations. The Center’s exclusive collections, world-class exhibits, and cutting-edge technology are featured throughout the 37,000-square-foot attraction. Visitors are educated, inspired, and entertained by more than 50 immersive experiences as they take an interactive journey through comedy history, from early vaudeville to the latest viral memes.

Location:
National Comedy Center

PRICES RANGE FROM $20.50 TO $33.50

10:00AM - 7:00PM: Lucy Desi Museum Admission

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!

Location:

LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICES RANGE FROM $16.00 TO $21.00

10:00AM, 12:30PM, 3:00PM, & 5:00PM: LUCILLE BALL 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.

Location:
LUCY DESI MUSEUM

PRICE: $27.50

11:00AM & 3:30PM: THE LUCY & ETHEL SHOW

Join Lucy and Ethel (played by actors Diane Vincent and Rhonda Medina) as they return to Jamestown, NY for Lucy & Ethel’s Razzlin’ Dazzlin’ Broadway Revue -- a laugh-out-loud production that can only be seen in Lucy’s hometown!

Location:
ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER

PRICE: $37.50

11:00AM: I LOVE LUCY TRIVIA: 101

Show off your knowledge of all things I Love Lucy in our annual fan trivia contest! I Love Lucy Trivia: 101 is a family-friendly contest designed with lots of laughs for casual and long-time fans alike! Fun prizes will be awarded throughout the contest.

PRICE: $20.00

11:00AM & 1:00PM: LUNCH AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy lunch with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

11:00AM & 1:00PM: 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 episode  "Lucy Goes To Scotland”! 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.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $79.00

3:00PM & 5:00PM: 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 while learning about Chautauqua Lake, Jamestown and Celoron – the stomping grounds of a young Lucille Ball.

Location:
MCCREA POINT PARK

PRICE: $35.00

3:30PM: COMEDY TRIVIA: 101

Show off your knowledge of all things comedy in this brand-new contest! Comedy Trivia: 101 is a family-friendly contest designed with lots of laughs in a “pub trivia” format for comedy nerds and casual fans alike. Fun prizes will be awarded throughout the contest.

PRICE: $20.00

4:00PM & 5:30PM: DINNER AT THE TROPICANA CLUB

Enjoy dinner with ringside seats at the famous "Tropicana Club" as Ricky Ricardo entertains with fan-favorite video performances. The Tropicana stage re-creation will be open for selfies!

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $35.00

5:30PM: BLOCK PARTY WITH CHARITY NUSE AND FRIENDS

Join us outside of the Reg Lenna Center for the Arts before and after the Stand-Up Showcase for a party like no other! Enjoy live music, beer, wine, food trucks and more!

Location:
REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRICE: Free

7PM: STAND-UP SHOWCASE

See comics from across the nation whose credits include Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Last Comic Standing, Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers and Late Show with David Letterman. Each performer will bring their own unique brand of humor to the stage and take the audience on a journey of laughs from observations to silly to irreverent, and best of all, funny!

Featuring: Dean Edwards, Pat Hazell, Marcus Monroe, Rachel Feinstein, and more!

Location:
REG LENNA CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PRICE: $22.50

9:30PM & 11:30PM: COMEDY LATE NIGHT

Comics from around the nation who have appeared on Saturday Night Live, Netflix, Last Comic Standing, Conan, 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.

Featuring: Dean Edwards, Rachel Feinstein, Eitan Levine, and Marcus Monroe

Location:
TROPICANA CLUB

PRICE: $32.50

Date: August 2-6, 2023

Location:
Various Venue, Jamestown, NY

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