GIVE LIFE TO YOUR STORY
New venue. More room. More laughs. More impact.
Comedy Cafe
Thursday, April 22nd, 2027
6pm Dessert Social | 7pm Program
Yanmar Arena
Join Itasca Youth for Christ for our annual Comedy Café, an unforgettable evening featuring nationally touring comedian _______, beverages, decadent desserts, and a room full of people who believe every young person deserves hope.
This year marks an exciting new chapter for Comedy Café. For the first time ever, we're moving to Yanmar Arena, giving us the opportunity to welcome more guests than ever before. Our previous venue was filled to capacity, and thanks to the incredible support of our community, we've found a new home where everyone can join the fun.
Come laugh, connect, and be part of an evening that helps change the lives of local teenagers.
The Countdown Begins!!
Want to Attend?
Comedy Café is free to attend, but please note that this is an adult fundraising event benefiting Itasca Youth for Christ. During the evening, you'll enjoy great food, plenty of laughs, and hear how lives are being changed through our ministry. At the end of the program, we'll extend an invitation to support the mission of Itasca Youth for Christ through a financial gift. Your presence is what matters most, and we're thankful you'll be part of the evening.
While there is no cost to attend, seat reservations are required.
Most of our guests attend as part of a hosted table. If you've been invited by a table host, your seat has already been reserved for you.
If you'd like to attend on your own, we'd love to have you! Simply contact Megan (click the button below) with the number of seats you'd like to reserve and the names of anyone attending with you.
What Is This Night About?
What to Expect
6:00–7:00 PM | Dessert Social
Arrive, grab a delicious dessert and beverage, and enjoy time connecting with friends, old and new. This is a relaxed hour to mingle, meet your table, and settle in before the program begins.
7:00 PM | Program & Mission Moment
We'll share a brief update about the incredible ways God is working through Itasca Youth for Christ and the impact your support has on the lives of local teenagers. You'll also have the opportunity to invest in this mission through a financial gift.
Following the Program | Comedy Show
Then it's time to laugh! Sit back and enjoy a full comedy set from nationally touring comedian Dustin Nickerson—the perfect way to end an unforgettable evening.
Why This Event Matters
This isn’t just a fundraiser. It’s fuel for the long game.
Comedy Café is more than a night of entertainment - it's an investment in the lives of local teenagers.
Every week, Itasca Youth for Christ builds Christ-centered relationships with more than 300 young people across Itasca County. We create places where students are known, valued, and encouraged, and where caring adults consistently show up in their lives.
As our ministry continues to grow, so does the need for mentors, resources, and safe spaces where teenagers can experience hope. Every gift given through Comedy Café helps make that possible.
When you attend, you're not just supporting an event—you're helping change the trajectory of a young person's life.
Become an Event Sponsor
Want Your Impact To Go Further?
Partner with us to make Comedy Café possible.
Event sponsorship helps underwrite the cost of the evening, allowing more of every gift given to directly support the mission of Itasca Youth for Christ. As a sponsor, you'll receive recognition before and during the event, reserved seating for your guests, and the opportunity to introduce others to an evening that is making a lasting difference in the lives of local teenagers.
Together, we can create a memorable night that inspires generosity and brings hope to young people across Itasca County.