Toronto Improv & Comedy Club | The Second City

Spotlight at the Second City is a new series from Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher that celebrates sketch comedy’s best troupes. Each month, The Second City will open its doors to the next generation of sketch by putting the spotlight on two of our favourite sketch troupes. Audiences will get to enjoy a double-header sketch show: two acts, one amazing night of fresh comedy.

January’s show features 24 DOUBLE B and CHEAP WINE!
Hosted by Taylor Hreljac & Gabe Meacher

24 DOUBLE B
24 Double B? Let’s just say these two gen Z teenagers took the world by storm with their unpredictably predictable improv, then didn’t did it again with their sketch. Don’t believe us? Neither do we. These two millennials won Sketchiest Sketch troupe at the 2024 Toronto Sketch Festival with their off kilter but respectful style of sketch. This show marks their triumphant return to where the two met 7 years ago in a similar but not exactly the same Second City building. With an all new show with a lot of the same disrespectful themes the two (siblings) are excited to discover what this show is for them and you! Sit back and enjoy 24 Double B presents: a second try at a Conservatory Grad show.

CHEAP WINE
Cheap Wine has been described as: “the perfect blend of deadpan and whackadoodle”, “successfully unique”, “joyfully absurdist”, “raunchy and fun”, “so fully alienating that I dissociated”. Cheap Wine is family. For real. As in, two of them have the same parents and two of them have a marriage certificate. That’s fun and wholesome, but also kind of weird. This is their first time on the Second City stage and they’re so jazzed. They won the Audience Choice Award for the 2025 Toronto Sketch Comedy Festival, but this is an all new show so we’ll see what happens!

In Worlds Collide, your favourite characters get smashed together an explosive, unpredictable show. Eight of Toronto’s funniest comedians play characters from fiction, history, pop culture and any other weirdly specific niche they can find. After meeting them, YOU, the audience decide on which characters you want to see do a hilarious improv scene together. Maybe Linda Belcher will be in a pitch meeting with Walt Disney. Maybe Rocky will be roommates with a Muppet. Any pairing can happen, as long as the audience decides it wants to see those Worlds Collide!

Worlds Collide is hosted by Maddox Campbell and produced by Kicks and Giggles Entertainment, the same people behind shows that have been making people laugh for years like Perfect Match, The Know Show, and The Resistance: Improvised. You can find more info about Worlds Collide and our other projects at kicksandgigglesentertainment.com

Got a single friend who’s a total catch? It’s time to play matchmaker with a twist! Create a slide deck presentation that showcases their best qualities, quirks, and charm. Then, take the stage and deliver a 3-5 minute pitch to a room full of eager singles ready to mingle. Who knows? You might just spark the next great love story! 

Tickets: 

• $25 to Attend: Attend as a guest and enjoy the pitches (no pitching required) 

• $70 to Pitch: Includes a 3-5 min pitch slot and x2 entry tickets. (Request to pitch here) *Note: Pitch & Pair will email you access to purchase pitch tickets, if approved. 

Only Pitch tickets include a pitch spot—Attendance tickets are for watching only. Pitch tickets are only accessed and sold from the pitch request process. 

Our shows feature a balanced mix of male and female participants being pitched. However, as this is a general admission event, we can’t guarantee the gender balance of the audience. 

Come join us at The Second City (110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6, Canada) 6:30 – 9:00pm EST 

*Please note this is a 19+ event 

What to Expect 

• Pitch Your Friend: Sign up to present your single bestie using a slide deck. Each pitch is 3-5 minutes and designed to highlight their best qualities, quirks, and what makes them a total catch. 

How It Works 

• Tickets: Buy your tickets early to reserve your seat. Join the waitlist to purchase a pitch spot. 

• Presentations: Present your friend to a room full of singles or sit back, sip your drink, and enjoy the presentations. 

• After each presentation: There will be a Q&A session, and presenters will share their friends contact info (e.g., Instagram handle) on the last slide so audience members can slide into their DMs 

• Mingle & Match: After the pitches, you can also mingle and make connections with anyone who caught your eye! 

Why Choose Pitch & Pair? 

Tired of endless swiping, awkward first dates, and traditional speed dating? At Pitch & Pair, we’re flipping the script on singles events with a fun, interactive matchmaking experience where friends pitch their single besties to a room full of eligible Toronto singles. Forget dating apps, this is a creative, real-life way to meet, mingle, and make authentic connections! 

Featured on: ABC, NBC, CBS, Today Show, Good Morning America, VICE, New York Post, Cosmopolitan, Glamour Magazine, Time Out 

• Creative Matchmaking: Your BFF knows you best, and their pitch might just spark your next great connection. 

• Fun & Interactive: Laugh, mingle, and connect with singles in a lively, welcoming environment. 

• Authentic Vibes: No filters, no awkward interviews, just real people making real connections. 

The Venue 

Join us at The Second City, a swanky pitch-perfect venue, ideal for mingling and matchmaking.📍 Address: The Second City (110 Harbour St, Toronto, ON M5J 0B6, Canada) 

Testimonials 

“Pitch and Pair is an ingenious idea perfectly executed. You should go without hesitation-whether you’re the potential object of romantic desire or the pitcher or even a spectator, it really does make for an immaculate evening.” -Alex R.
“I had a great time and got 3 dates from my friend’s pitch and pair presentation!”– Doug,
“It was a blast presenting my friend at Pitch and Pair. It was so fun, creative, and funny.” – Marissa,  

FAQs 

Who can attend? Anyone 19+! Whether you’re pitching a friend or just here to watch and mingle, there’s a spot for you. 

Do I have to pitch someone? Not at all! You can attend as an attendee and see if anyone catches your eye. 

How do I get a pitch spot? Pitch spots are selected from the pitch request form, which can be filled out here: Request to pitch here *Note: Pitch & Pair will email you access to pitch tickets, if approved. 

More Info? www.pitchandpairnyc.com 

• Mingle & Meet: Not pitching? No problem! Grab a drink, enjoy the show, and chat with other eligible singles in a relaxed, fun setting. 

• Connect IRL: Witness connections come to life in real time, whether it’s sparks of romance, the start of a new friendship, or a wingman/woman hyping up their bestie. 

Spots are limited—grab your ticket now and let the matchmaking magic begin! Who knows? Your next great connection could be just one pitch away. At Pitch & Pair, we’re redefining the singles event scene with a fresh, fun, and interactive approach to matchmaking. Say goodbye to swiping and awkward speed dating—our dating event is all about creating meaningful connections with humor, charm, and creativity. 

Friends pitch their single besties to a room full of eligible singles in a unique format that’s as lively and authentic as Toronto itself. Whether you’re looking to meet new friends, connect with strangers, or enjoy a memorable date night, this is one of the most exciting things to do in the city’s dating world. 

Join us and see why Pitch & Pair is the most talked-about event for singles. It’s more than a dating event—it’s a night of laughter, connection, and maybe even love! #SinglesEvents #SpeedDating #DatingEventToronto #MeetNewFriends #ThingsToDoToronto #DateNight  

NOTICE OF FILMING PHOTO RELEASE 

This area is being used to film an audiovisual production for Joerky LLC d/b/a Pitch and Pair (hereinafter, “Producer”) 

By your presence in this area, you acknowledge that you have been informed that you may be photographed and recorded as a part of an audiovisual production. Further, by your presence in this area you hereby irrevocably, freely, and without restraint consent to and grant to Producer and its agents, licensees, and assigns (collectively, “Owner”) the unrestrained right, in perpetuity, to utilize your name, likeness, mannerisms, and voice in the audiovisual production without compensation and/or credit and for such production to be exploited in any and all media worldwide in perpetuity.  Owner shall have the unrestrained right to own, utilize, or alter the footage captured in this location, in any manner Owner sees fit and for any purpose whatsoever, all of the foregoing to be without limitation of any kind.  You hereby authorize and grant to the Owner the unrestrained rights to utilize the footage captured at this location in connection with the audiovisual production, including, without limitation, in its advertising, publicity, public performance, and exhibitions thereof.  You hereby stipulate that the footage captured at this location is the sole property of the Producer to do with as it will. 

You hereby waive, to the fullest extent that you may lawfully do so, any causes of action in law or equity you may have or hereafter acquire against the Owner which may arise out of or in connection with the utilization by the Owner of the footage captured at this location and/or of the audiovisual production, including, without limitation, for libel, slander, invasion of privacy, copyright or trademark infringement, right of publicity, or false light. 

Join us as we celebrate 30 years of the Vanier Improv Company (VIC) with a very
special performance at Toronto’s Second City! Get ready to laugh out of your seat and enjoy the VIC’s antics while reuniting with your friends, old and new. Whether you were involved 30 years ago or last year, we’d love to share this special milestone with you.

Featuring our incredible alumni from the past 30 years along with the current VIC
company.

Please stick around after the show for a reception, an opportunity to reconnect with old friends, and a whole lot of joy as we mark this amazing 30-year journey together.

Magic Guys at Work: Mayhem, Mischief and Miracles
📅 Tuesday, January 20 | ⏰ 7:30 PM

The Magic Guys at Work are back with another high-energy night of comedy, magic, and mind-bending surprises — and this time, all bets are off.

Hosted by Magic Ian and Rob Fishbaum, this edition welcomes special guest Chris Mayhew, a professional magician and mischief maker known for his wildly creative approach, fearless improvisation, and beautifully chaotic style of magic. Chris doesn’t just perform tricks — he unleashes them. Expect bold ideas, unexpected turns, and moments where anything can (and probably will) happen.

Together, the trio delivers an evening packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, jaw-dropping magic, and interactive moments that blur the line between clever deception and outright mischief. No two Magic Guys at Work shows are ever the same, but this one promises an extra dose of unpredictability as creativity, chaos, and miracles collide on stage.

Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering the show for the first time, Mayhem, Mischief and Miracles is a night designed to surprise, delight, and leave you wondering how it all went so wrong — in the best possible way.

One night. Three magicians. Unlimited mayhem.

A high energy female forward stand-up comedy/improv show that feels like your messiest group chat. Join comedians, Hilary Henderson (TikTok, Maclean’s) and Michelle Forrester (New Faces, Just for Laughs) and some of their most talented friends for an unfiltered night of standup and live in person chaos. At the heart of Pink Chicken is our interactive crowd segment where you (the audience) share your boldest takes on the issues plaguing our modern world (from dating to mother wounds; no two shows are the same!) Fresh off the heels of a successful run at Edmonton Fringe, Hilary and Michelle bring their silliest, most unapologetic group chat energy to every stage they possibly can! That’s the magic of Pink Chicken; come for the tea; stay for the lore!

VR – واقع افتراضي

واقع افتراضي” هو أحدث عروض علاء أبو دياب؛”
.عرض ستاند أب كوميدي يغوص في الفجوة بين العالم الذي نظن أننا نعيش فيه، والعالم الذي يستمر بالحدوث دون اكتراث بنا بينما ننشغل بتحديث الإشعارات كل بضع ثوانٍ

.بأسلوبه المميز في رواية القصص وروحه الساخرة الذكية، يأخذنا علاء بمحبة بين واقعين: واقع نضحك عليه، وواقع نحاول التهرب منه

.في هذا العرض، يكشف علاء التفاصيل الصغيرة في حياتنا اليومية، والأكاذيب التي نخبر بها أنفسنا، والطرق الطريفة التي نهرب عبرها من الحقيقة… شاشة بعد أخرى

.العرض حادّ، صريح، ومضحك إلى حدّ موجع
:ويتركك أمام سؤال واحد

!هل نعيش فعلًا… أم أننا عالقون في عالمٍ افتراضي؟

“Virtual Reality” is Alaa Abu Diab’s newest special: a comedic, brutally honest dive into the world we think we’re living in, versus the world that’s happening while we’re too busy refreshing our notifications.

With his signature storytelling and political humour, Alaa drags us, lovingly, between two realities: the one we laugh at, and the one we avoid

In this special, Alaa exposes the glitches in our daily lives, the lies we tell ourselves, and the ridiculous ways we escape reality, one screen at a time.

It’s sharp. It’s real. It’s painfully funny.

And it leaves you wondering: Are we actually living, or just buffering?

« Virtual Reality », le nouveau spectacle d’Alaa Abu Diab offre une plongée drôle et lucidement inconfortable dans le monde que nous pensons habiter… et celui qui se déroule pendant que nous vérifions compulsivement nos notifications.

Ces deux dernières années ont fait apparaître une distorsion presque absurde : les images de guerre défilent sous nos yeux, tandis qu’on nous demande de poursuivre notre vie comme si rien ne se passait.

C’est cette double réalité qu’Alaa explore : celle que l’on regarde sans vraiment la voir, et celle que l’on joue à habiter, tant bien que mal.

Avec tendresse, recul et un humour qui gratte là où ça dérange, il met des mots sur ce grand écart mental auquel nous nous sommes habitués, presque sans y penser.

About Alaa

Alaa Abu Diab is a comedian and cultural mirror who turns discomfort, contradiction, and displacement into comedy. He doesn’t perform as a persona; he performs as himself. His humour is not crafted from punchlines; it is crafted from truth.

Comedy is his language of survival and connection

Alaa didn’t choose comedy; it chose him.

Growing up, humour was his way to make friends, integrate, and feel safe. Later, when he moved to a new country and felt isolated, he reached for the only tool he had ever trusted: comedy.

A single Facebook video became the bridge he built back to belonging.

Comedy is how he makes people listen.

It’s how he processes things bigger than him. It’s how he stays human in a world that often feels too heavy at times.

في عروضه، لا يتقمّص علاء أي شخصية، بل يظهر كما هو، يتحدث على المسرح بالطريقة ذاتها التي يتحدّث بها مع أصدقائه. لا يختلق الفكاهة، بل يستمدّها من الواقع.

.بالنسبة له، الكوميديا هي لغة البقاء والتواصل

.لم يختَر علاء أن يصبح كوميديًّا؛ فذلك كان جزءًا من طبيعته، مصدر قوّته وحضوره

.خلال نشأته، كانت الفكاهة وسيلته لبناء الصداقات والاندماج والشعور بالأمان. ولاحقًا، حين انتقل إلى بلد جديد وشعر بالعزلة، عاد إلى الوسيلة الوحيدة التي يثق بها: الكوميديا

.فقد شكّل مقطع فيديو واحد على فيسبوك الرابط الذي يعيده إلى المكان الذي ينتمي إليه

.وبالكوميديا يجعل الناس ينصتون إليه؛ فهي طريقته للتعامل مع الأمور الكبيرة من حوله، والطريقة التي يبقى بها إنسانًا في عالم يبدو ثقيلًا في كثير من الأحيان

Alaa Abu Diab est humoriste, mais surtout observateur aigu de notre époque : il saisit le malaise, la contradiction, l’exil, et les convertit en lucidité comique. Sur scène, il ne joue personne d’autre que lui-même. Son humour ne relève pas de la punchline, mais d’un rapport frontal au réel.

Pour lui, l’humour est un mécanisme de survie et une langue de lien. Enfant, il s’y est accroché pour s’intégrer et trouver sa place. Plus tard, une simple vidéo Facebook a rouvert la voie du stand-up et est devenue un nouveau territoire d’appartenance.

Depuis, l’humour est sa manière de produire du sens, d’absorber ce qui le dépasse et, au fond, de préserver une part d’humanité et de lucidité dans un monde qui, souvent, les malmène.

The Second City’s greatest comedic performers assemble onstage to do what The Second City does best… IMPROVISE. No pre-written scripts, everything if off the cuff! Hilarity will ensue! Best of all? The entire show will be created on the spot based on audience suggestions, making every night a one-of-a-kind experience where anything could happen!

Featured at FanExpo, Toronto ComiCon, and the Montreal Fringe Festival, Comedy Game Showdown is Toronto’s longest-running live comedy panel show! Each episode, two teams of Toronto’s finest comedians face off in a series of quizzes, challenges, and debates to see who will win the game, and with it…the people’s ovation and fame forever!

Theme for Dec 23: Grouching Towards Bethlehem

Ho ho ho-ly cow! It’s time for the annual CGS Holiday Special! From cradle to dreidel and Life Day to Hogmanay, anything and everything in the wide world of winter holidays might come up as our two teams of comics face off to see who gets to sit on Santa’s lap!

The Noël Cowards: Nikki Ashworth, Evan Klim, Ryan Zeitz

The Yule Brynners: Sebastian D. Chow, Isabel Zaw-Tun, Dan Brennan

Ho-ho-hosted by Dan Donnelly

Join us at Second City’s iconic Theatre 73 for a night filled with Canadian talent and entertainment. Come witness the best of Canadian Standup comedy with a lineup of professional comedians, curated by seasoned stand-up veteran Braydon Lynch (Just For Laughs, Edinburgh Fringe Festival, San Francisco Comedy Competition)

No Rules, No Filters, Just Funny.

Featuring: Braydon Lynch, Andrew Barr, Juliana Rodrigues & Chris Robinson

Brought to you by the folks at Cowbell Comedy. Cowbell Comedy strives to raise the bar for live stand-up, bringing audiences world-class talent, premium shows, and an unforgettable experience.

More Laughs, More Comedy, More Cowbell…

Catch the hottest standups from Toronto’s world class comedy scene at the iconic Second City Toronto! Featuring comedians seen on Just For Laughs, CBC, Crave, Hulu & more!

Over the past decade this show has sold out at prestigious venues like the National Arts Centre in Ottawa, Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club in Toronto & the Gas Station Arts Centre in Winnipeg. Advanced tickets are highly recommended.

This show is rated M for Mature. Viewer discretion advised.

Our cast of comedians re-weave the classic story of a fantasy world, but completely improvised! Each show, Dorothy is whisked off to a new setting, meets three new companions, and foils a new villain, all to get home, and all based on your audience suggestions!

First Drafts at Second City goes LIVE with 2 table reads of the funniest NEW scripts from across Canada!

Join us for an evening behind the scenes as Toronto’s top performers take the wheel on these hidden-gem comedy scripts. Could one of these be Canada’s next great TV comedy? Plus: Guest stars, sneak peeks, and more.

And the best part? It’s FREE. (But every laugh goes to support the artists ❤️) USE PROMO CODE “FREE” at checkout.