Dad Jokes Extravaganza

Dad Joke Extravaganza! Calling all pun-lovers, groan-enthusiasts, and aspiring comedians! Join us for a fully interactive, 90-minute comedy show where you are the star. I'll arrive with a silo full of corny jokes and a bushel of bad puns to get things started, but the real fun begins when we invite YOU to step up to the mic. We'll run a series of hilarious contests — "The Shortest Punchline," "The Animal Kingdom," and a "Worse Puns" showdown — with prizes and bragging rights on the line. The grand finale is the Dad Joke Bake Off: a head-to-head tournament where two contestants trade jokes until one of them cracks. The laugher leaves the stage and a new challenger steps up, until we crown the ultimate Dad Joke Champion! Laughter is optional. Groaning is mandatory. (And remember: if you're not groaning, you're not growing.) Whether you come to compete or just to cringe-laugh, this is a night of pure, unadulterated dad humor. Seating is limited to 20 — don't miss it! Bio Dan Ruderman is a storyteller, performer, and self-proclaimed "Dad Joke Aficionado." With a deep love for terrible puns and a terrible love for deep groans, Dan has been delivering “oys” and eye rolls for ages. When not on stage, Dan is working on other ways to connect people - through humor, art, music, ritual, and, occasionally, actually funny stories. Dan Ruderman is a 2026 Artist In Residence at HumorVille.