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Joe Matarese
Joe has recently opened for comics Sebastian Maniscalco and Bill Burr at The Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia and brought down the 18,000 in the house both times. He’s a regular on Preston and Steve on WMMR in Philadelphia, and also received a standing ovation from the entire crowd and 4 judges when he appeared on Americas Got Talent.
Upcoming Comedy Shows at AC Jokes
Aug 08, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAKenny Warren, aka “Averageblackman,” is a Portland-born comedian, producer, entrepreneur, barber, and single father. He produces multiple NYC comedy shows and created Different Shades of Comedy, helping spotlight the city’s top rising comics. LINEUP Headliner: Kenny Warren Featured: Gary G Garcia Host: Ray Vazquez
Sun, Aug 09Aug 09, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAGary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. LINEUP Headliner: Gary G Garcia Featured: Mel Harris Host: Matthew Moyer
Sun, Aug 09Aug 09, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMHi Point Pub, 5 N Shore Rd, Absecon, NJ 08201, USAMel Harris, comedian, writer, host, actor, and producer. Known for his over the top freestyle comedy, lively stage presence and ability to make an audience just love him. LINEUP Headliner: Mel Harris Featured: Buda The Comedian Host: Ray Vazquez- Mon, Aug 10Aug 10, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAMel Harris, comedian, writer, host, actor, and producer. Known for his over the top freestyle comedy, lively stage presence and ability to make an audience just love him. LINEUP Headliner: Mel Harris Featured: Ray Vazquez Host: Buda The Comedian
Tue, Aug 11Aug 11, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USABuda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. LINEUP Headliner: Buda The Comedian Featured: Connor King, Ray Vazquez Host: Matthew Moyer
Wed, Aug 12Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAComedian Matthew Moyer from Harrisburg, Pa is a stand up comedian who also owns an independent news outlet called Channel 5 Ratchet News with over 70k group members. LINEUP Headliner: Matthew Moyer Featured: Ray Vazquez Host: Greg Giraldo Jr
Aug 13, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USASpanish Harlem’s John Ovalles blends edgy humor with heart. This Puerto Rican–Dominican comic brings style, presence, and laughs from NYC to Atlantic City, tackling family, dating, politics, and more with sharp wit and real love. LINEUP Headliner: John Ovalles Featured: TBD Host: TBD- Aug 14, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAKenny Warren, aka “Averageblackman,” is a Portland-born comedian, producer, entrepreneur, barber, and single father. He produces multiple NYC comedy shows and created Different Shades of Comedy, helping spotlight the city’s top rising comics. LINEUP Headliner: Kenny Warren Featured: Ray Vazquez Host: TBD
- Aug 15, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Directors Room, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAGary started out in the New York City comedy scene and can be seen regularly at the Grisly Pear in NYC and in Atlantic City with ACJokes. LINEUP Headliner: Gary G Garcia Featured: Buda The Comedian, Ray Vazquez Host: Matthew Moyer
Sun, Aug 16Aug 16, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USABrooklyn-born A.G. White is the white guy who never left the hood—and made it funny. From the Apollo to HBO, his sharp impressions and bold comedy cross cultures. Featured on BET, Starz, and more, he keeps it raw, real, and hilarious. LINEUP Headliner: AG White Featured: TBD Host: TBD- Mon, Aug 17Aug 17, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USABuda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. LINEUP Headliner: Buda The Comedian Featured: TBD Host: TBD
Aug 18, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAChristine Carolyn hit the stage at 48 and quickly made waves as a stand-up, actor, and viral content creator. With sharp life stories and fearless energy, she’s now touring nationwide and making audiences laugh every step of the way. LINEUP Headliner: Christine Carolyn Featured: TBD Host: TBD
Wed, Aug 19Aug 19, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USARay Vazquez is a natural storyteller who turns the chaos of life into comedy gold. Ray runs ACJokes and performs on stage almost every night. LINEUP Headliner: Ray Vazquez Featured: Matthew Moyer Host: Greg Giraldo Jr
- Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAKenny Warren, aka “Averageblackman,” is a Portland-born comedian, producer, entrepreneur, barber, and single father. He produces multiple NYC comedy shows and created Different Shades of Comedy, helping spotlight the city’s top rising comics. LINEUP Headliner: Kenny Warren Featured: Ray Vazquez Host: TBD
- Aug 22, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USAMel Harris, comedian, writer, host, actor, and producer. Known for his over the top freestyle comedy, lively stage presence and ability to make an audience just love him. LINEUP Headliner: Mel Harris Featured: Ray Vazquez, Gary G Garcia Host: Matthew Moyer
- Sun, Aug 23Aug 23, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USABuda The Comedian is a comedy powerhouse; he lives up to the name by weighing in over 350 pounds and standing tall at 6 feet five inches. LINEUP Headliner: Buda The Comedian Featured: TBD Host: TBD
Mon, Aug 24Aug 24, 2026, 8:00 PM – 10:00 PMResorts Casino - Starlight Ballroom, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, USARich blends Southern charm, Midwest sensibility, California cool, and New York edge into comedy that connects with all audiences. A late starter in stand-up, he’s now a national act known for sharp, honest material and crowd-pleasing performances. LINEUP Headliner: Rich Shultis Featured: Connor King Host: Ray Vazquez
Upcoming Comedy Shows at AC Jokes
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