Comedy Night 2026

Event Program*

• 5:30 p.m. Doors Open
• 5:30-6:30 p.m. Welcome | Beverage & Raffle Ticket Sales | Cocktails | Silent Auction | Treasure Chest
• 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner
• 7:45-9:15 p.m. Comedy Show
• 9:15 p.m. Auction & Raffle Winners Announced | Collect Prizes | Treasure Chest Keys Tested
• 10:00 p.m. Doors Close

*Subject to change

Menu*

• French market salad with champagne vinaigrette
• Freshly baked garlic knots
• Chicken piccata
• Ratatouille
• Angel hair pasta with olive oil and herbs
• Cake

* Subject to change

Comedians

Scheduled to Appear (in alphabetical order)

This year, we have four great comedians scheduled to appear!

Marcus Howard is a San Francisco-based comedian known for his sharp wit and unique take on everyday life. Originally from Oakland, he was a 2024 finalist in the San Francisco Comedy Competition and a regular at the SF Punchline and San Jose Improv.

His comedy airs on SiriusXM, and he shares content on Instagram (@marcushoweird) and YouTube, where his full-length set “Black Excellence” is available. Whether live, online, or on the airwaves, Marcus delivers sharp, thoughtful humor that sticks with audiences.

Ashley Monique is a San Francisco-based comedian who delivers wry and sometimes dark humor with a disarming, earnest energy. She has opened for Melissa Villaseñor, Zoltan Kaszas, and Nimesh Patel.

Scott Simpson once came back to the U.S. from Japan by boat, telling his wife it was for the adventure when actually it was because he was afraid of flying. He’s now a full-time comedian and writer who has performed at festivals and theaters nationwide. He also runs and features weekly at Cheaper Than Therapy, the most popular independent comedy show in San Francisco.

Event Tickets

Our 2026 Lions Comedy Night is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026. Tickets must be purchased in advance – we will not be selling tickets at the door. We are offering two types of tickets, with Early Bird, Regular, and Last Minute pricing:

Ticket Type	Ticket Price
General Admission Ticket – Early Bird Includes event admission, dinner, and show for one person. This is assigned seating toward the middle or back of the room, behind sponsors and table purchases. Available through February 14, 2026	$85
Reserved Table for 8 – Early Bird Includes: reserved table for 8; event admission, dinner and show for 8. This is preferred seating toward the stage, along with the sponsors. You control who sits at your table. Available through February 14, 2026	$700
General Admission Ticket – Regular Price Includes event admission, dinner, and show for one person. This is assigned seating toward the middle or back of the room, behind sponsors and table purchases. Available through March 30, 2026	$95
Reserved Table for 8 – Regular Price Includes: reserved table for 8; event admission, dinner and show for 8. This is preferred seating toward the stage, along with the sponsors. You control who sits at your table. Available through March 30, 2026	$760
General Admission Ticket – Last Minute Includes event admission, dinner, and show for one person. This is assigned seating toward the middle or back of the room, behind sponsors and table . Price beginning March 31, 2026	$110
Reserved Table for 8 – Last Minute Includes: reserved table for 8; event admission, dinner and show for 8. This is preferred seating toward the stage, along with the sponsors. You control who sits at your table. Price beginning March 31, 2026	$880

Tickets will not be available at the door.

Pay by Cash/Check

To pay by cash or check, download the form at this link. Give the completed form with your payment to a West San Jose-Campbell Lion, or mail it to the address on the form. Your payment must be RECEIVED by 4/1/2026.

Donations

Can’t attend, but you want to help support our projects, including our $1,000 Student Scholarships Program? Donate instead!

We also accept donations of used eyeglasses, or you can volunteer with us on a project. Follow this link to find out more about donating used eyeglasses and your time.

Event Sponsorship

Are you interested in Sponsoring this event? We are looking for sponsors at the following levels:

• Titanium Sponsor, $2,500. There will only be one sponsor at this level.
• Platinum Sponsor, $1,000.
• Gold Sponsor, $500.
• Silver Sponsor, $250.

Please send us a message via our Contact page if you are interested in sponsoring our event, and we will get in touch with you. Depending on your sponsorship level, we promote your sponsorship prior to and at our event. You can also receive up to 8 seats at our event for your employees, customers, or other guests, in return for your sponsorship.

You can pay for your sponsorship online, or by mailing your payment.

You can also mail your check – payable to West San Jose-Campbell Lions – to: West San Jose-Campbell Lions | 498 Shawnee Lane | San Jose, CA 95123. Be sure to include your contact information with your payment.

In addition to your payment, we will need:

• your business name as you want it to appear,
• and a large version of your logo (think closer to 750px x 1,000px, and not 120px x 100px).

In-Kind Donations

We are also accepting in-kind donations of items for our raffle and silent auction. We are looking for items including but certainly not limited to: fine wine or craft beer; group wine tasting; movie tickets; gift certificates for a restaurant, miniature golf, movie tickets, or a massage; quality coffee beans; sports items (banners, jerseys, hats, memorabilia, etc.); sports tickets; high quality chocolate; artwork; jewelry. If you have something to donate, please visit our Contact page to let us know.

Proceeds & Projects

100% of the proceeds from this event go to the programs and projects we support, including to our new Student Scholarships Program. We don’t take any money out for “administrative expenses’.

New in 2025, the Student Scholarships Program awarded a $1,000 scholarship to one student at each high school in the Campbell Union High School District: Branham, Del Mar, Leigh, Prospect, Westmont, and Blackford. If your school hasn’t received information by March 2nd, 2026, you can reach us through the form on our Contact Us page.

In addition to the Student Scholarships Program, some other programs we support include:

• Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired – San Jose
• Grateful Garment Project
• Lions in Sight of California and Nevada
• Guide Dogs for the Blind
• Canine Companions
• Jacob’s Heart Childhood Cancer Services
• Martha’s Kitchen
• UCC Food Pantry
• Campbell Community Toy Program
• Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada, Inc.
• LCIF Disaster Relief
• Eyeglass Recycling Project of Lions District 4-C6