Happening Now
September 10, 2026
to October 15, 2026
Culinary historian Dr. Laura Carlson returns with this fun new series on the world’s meccas of food.
Join Andrew Clark, an award-winning humour columnist for The Globe and Mail and the longtime director of the Humber Polytechnic Comedy School, for this rollicking survey of the legends of comedy.
From big screen pioneers like Mel Brooks and Groucho Marx, to TV comedy icons like Monty Python and Seinfeld, to the local funny people, from SCTV onwards, that have put Toronto on the global comedy map, we’ll explore how these brilliant wits and keen-eyed social observers reshaped the comedy landscape, bringing us endless hours of laughter and delight.
Over six lively talks, illustrated with lots of hilarious video clips, we’ll take a brief escape from the troubles of the world and delight in the joyful work of these modern comedy legends.
For a bio of Andrew Clark, the full course schedule, and a rundown of each of our sessions, please check out our syllabus HERE.
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Notes: All Lectures are in the Al Green Theatre. Course Subscriptions: $99+Tax for MNjcc Members. $119+Tax for Non-Members. Drop-In Tickets for Individual Lectures: To be made available within 8 days of the first lecture in the series, pending availability. Questions? Email thespeakersannex@gmail.com or contact the Miles Nadal JCC Help Desk at help@mnjcc.org or 416-924-6211 x0.
Al Green Theatre, Miles Nadal JCC
