Lions Comedy Night is a fundraiser for the West San Jose-Campbell Lions Club. 100% of the proceeds from this event support Lions Service in the community, including our Student Scholarship Program, which will present six $1,000 scholarships to local students this year. More information on this is available below.
This is an entertaining evening featuring no host cocktails, dinner, and three great comedians. There will also be a raffle, a silent auction — both with great prizes — and a treasure chest.
Click the link above for directions via Google Maps.
Campbell Community Center is at the northwest corner of W. Campbell Ave. and S. Winchester Blvd. The Orchard City Banquet Hall is on the S. Winchester Blvd. side of the site, along the street.
Note that Google Maps shows the correct location for the building containing Orchard City Banquet Hall – DuckDuckGo/Apple Maps shows the wrong building.
Orchard City Banquet Hall is located next to a Campbell Community Center driveway located on S. Winchester Blvd. Entry to the event is on the parking lot or west side of the building, away from the street.
This year, we have four great comedians scheduled to appear!
Tyler Hinz, host No photo or bio provided.
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
Ticket sales for this year’s event have ended.
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, and Regular 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 6pm April 8, 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 6pm April 8, 2026
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:
The West San Jose-Campbell Lions Club would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for sponsoring Comedy Night 2026. They help fund the projects we do throughout the year, including the Student Scholarships Program.
Principal/Titanium Event Sponsor:
Other sponsors of this event include the following:
We meet on the first, second, third, and fourth Thursday of each month at Denny's, 1140 Hillsdale Avenue, San Jose. Meetings start at 12:15pm.
We usually do not meet on the 5th Thursday of a month, if one occurs.
Upcoming Meetings & Activities
Lensometer Training & Use April 14, 2026 at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vista Center - San Jose, 101 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
Lensometer training & use continues on Tuesdays, from 9:00am-11am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm. Four lensometers are available per shift. Additional volunteers can also help sort and clean donated eyeglasses (the steps that occur before measuring the prescription with a lensometer). We sort donated eyeglasses to pick out the pairs that are not scratched or broken and can…
Club Meeting April 16, 2026 at 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Denny's, 1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, USA
2026-27 Board of Directors Election April 16, 2026 at 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Denny's Restaurant, 1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, USA
At the regular club meeting, an election meeting will be held to elect Officers and Directors for 2026-27.
Our City Forest Tree Planting April 18, 2026
Location, other event information to follow. See Lion Lucie M. for more information.
Family Fun Day @ Common Roots Farm April 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
301 Golf Club Drive, Santa Cruz, CA
A Birthday Party turned Lions Event Some Campbell parents have been invited to a Birthday party to be held at Common Roots Farm in Santa Cruz. We have the opportunity to have a table or booth with activities for the kids and a chance to educate the parents about our club. Lion Jenny Wong is…
Lensometer Training & Use April 21, 2026 at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vista Center - San Jose, 101 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
Lensometer training & use continues on Tuesdays, from 9:00am-11am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm. Four lensometers are available per shift. Additional volunteers can also help sort and clean donated eyeglasses (the steps that occur before measuring the prescription with a lensometer). We sort donated eyeglasses to pick out the pairs that are not scratched or broken and can…
Club Meeting April 23, 2026 at 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Denny's, 1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, USA
Club Meeting April 23, 2026 at 12:15 pm – 1:30 pm
Denny's, 1140 Hillsdale Ave, San Jose, CA 95118, USA
Sorting at Grateful Garment Project April 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The Grateful Garment Project, 1777 Hamilton Ave Suite 2280, San Jose, CA 95125, USA
Lensometer Training & Use April 28, 2026 at 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Vista Center - San Jose, 101 N Bascom Ave, San Jose, CA 95128, USA
Lensometer training & use continues on Tuesdays, from 9:00am-11am, 11:00am-1:00pm, and 1:00pm-3:00pm. Four lensometers are available per shift. Additional volunteers can also help sort and clean donated eyeglasses (the steps that occur before measuring the prescription with a lensometer). We sort donated eyeglasses to pick out the pairs that are not scratched or broken and can…
