Class Clowns Stand Up for Villa of Hope - (1/30)

Date: Friday, January 30th, 2026

Time: Doors at 7:00 PM; Show 7:30 to 8:30 PM

Tickets: $10

Join us for a stand-up comedy fundraiser show for Villa of Hope: Mental Health & Social Service of Rochester, NY!

About the Comedians

Johnny B  – After decades of doing 25 “shows” a week in the middle school classroom, Johnny B now delivers the same high-energy, crowd-pleasing creativity to audiences of all ages. His comedy tackles the wonderfully relatable—from passing out in the delivery room to hosting memorial services for small pets. With quirky observations and a touch of music, his style is perfect for comedy clubs, corporate events, and conferences.

Pastor Matt – Yes, Pastor Matt is really a pastor (that question comes up quite often). And he’s a cartoonist, father of 4 beautiful children, and husband. He always brings a funny perspective of everyday life and memorable stories for all audiences. Pastor Matt also runs a homeless shelter, and for many years has volunteered to help children with disabilities in Guatemala.

Jess DeMarte – a dynamic presence on the Rochester comedy scene, this local stand-up comedian, improv comic, and sketch performer has been making audiences laugh for the last 3 years appearing on stages across the city including at the Fringe Festival and was a semifinalist in Rochester’s Funniest Comedian. Jess brings a sharp wit and relatable comedic style to every performance. 

Hosted by Shawn Hennessy – Shawn is a comedian and a chemist from Rochester NY. He has been a featured performer at the World Series of Comedy, New South Comedy Festival, and the Crooked Mouth Comedy Festival.