Event Description
Doors open at 7:00pm / Show at 8:00pm. Award-winning comedian Dino Archie headlines a night of big laughs, sharp storytelling and drinks in Comedy Kitchen’s intimate comedy-club setting.
Cornucopia is turning 30, and we’re serving up a birthday celebration packed with big laughs, great drinks and absolutely no sensible kitchen behaviour.
Comedy Kitchen transforms the room into a comedy-club setting with cocktail-style seating and relaxed atmosphere. Arrive early, settle in and enjoy featured cocktails, wine and beer available for purchase throughout the evening.
Note: Your ticket includes one drink ticket, additional available for purchase. We recommend grabbing dinner before the show as this event does not include food.
Headliner: Dino Archie
Dino Archie is an award-winning comedian, writer, and storyteller whose sharp observations, effortless crowd work, and relatable take on everyday life have made him a standout performer on the North American comedy circuit.
A previous winner of the Seattle International Comedy Competition, Dino has built a reputation as one of the most engaging and versatile comedians working today. His talent for connecting with an audience was recognized when he won Best Crowd Work at the Just For Laughs New West festival, showcasing his ability to turn spontaneous audience interactions into some of the funniest moments of a show.
Dino has also earned recognition from Just For Laughs, His festival appearances have helped establish him as a sought-after comedian who can deliver both carefully crafted material and completely improvised comedy in front of a live audience.
His television and digital credits include appearances on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Crave’s Roast Battles, and YouTube’s Don’t Tell Comedy, exposing his comedy to audiences well beyond the traditional stand-up circuit.
Dino is also a prolific recording artist, having released seven comedy albums: His specials Toxic But Safe and The Lord’s Work are currently available on Apple TV and Amazon Prime, giving audiences the opportunity to experience his distinctive comedic style from anywhere.
Currently, Dino is headlining his Breaking Even Tour, bringing his stand-up to some of the best comedy clubs across North America. Whether performing for a packed theatre, an intimate comedy club, or interacting directly with an audience, Dino is known for his ability to read the room, find the funny, and make every show feel completely unique.
Throughout his career, Dino has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in comedy, including Bill Burr, Andrew Schulz, Bruce Bruce, Eddie Griffin, Tommy Davidson, and Hannibal Buress.
With a combination of smart writing, fearless crowd work, sharp observations, and an unmistakably personal comedic voice, Dino Archie continues to establish himself as one of the most compelling and entertaining stand-up comedians on the North American comedy scene.
Our Host Comic: John Perrotta
Johnny Perrotta is a natural storyteller who takes audiences on a rollercoaster ride of hilarity, weaving tales from his childhood adventures with his immigrant family to the chaos of raising a family of his own. With his unique blend of charm and wit, Johnny is a comic you don’t want to miss! A seasoned North American headliner, Johnny has graced stages at major venues, clubs, and festivals across Canada and the US.
Feature comic: Amber Harper-Young
Originally from Brantford, Ontario, Canada, Amber Harper-Young has performed around the world, highlights include: The Comics Lounge-Melbourne, The Del Close Marathon NYC, Denver’s Rise Comedy Fest, Grindstone Comedy Fest-Edmonton, White Rock Comedy Fest, Headlined-Kamloops Comedy Fest. She tours nationwide with Yuk Yuks and has been in Just For Laughs Vancouver 2020-2025. You can hear her vulnerable, audacious and slightly surreal stand-up on Sirius XM. Amber's filmed with the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame, opened for: Aparna Nancherla, Mike MacDonald, Fahim Anwar, Zoltan Kazsas, and Drew Dunn. Her organic, eccentric act is available on a BC’s JFL Originals Album, her EP, Drenched and The Great Canadian Comedy Rumble: 604 vs 416 (Yuk Yuks/604 Records) Amber’s just recorded with Dark Stars Comedy which is set to air this year so tune into that and her podcast The Weakly at 604 Studios, available every Monday on Apple Music, Spotify and Youtube. She’s single, celibate and channeling that energy, GET READY!!!
ATTENTION: Due to unforeseen scheduling conflicts, we have had to make a change to this years headliner. If you have already purchased tickets and would prefer a refund, we are happy to offer one. We will be reaching out directly to guests who purchased tickets prior to this change with more information.
Policies
Once purchased, tickets are non-refundable. This is a 19+ event, therefore children will not be admitted. Due to liquor licensing, the Whistler Conference Centre cannot allow people under the age of 19 in any part of the building for the duration of the Cornucopia event.