Yuk Yuk’s launching new location in city’s west end

By CityNews Ottawa

Posted Aug 16, 2022 04:30:00 PM.

A new location of Ottawa's renowned comedy club, Yuk Yuk's, is opening next month in the city's west end.

Yuk Yuk's Ottawa owner Howard Wagman told The Rob Snow Show with guest host Derick Fage on Tuesday, Aug. 16 that the plan to partner with Biagio's Italian Kitchen on Richmond Road to offer comedy performances launches on Sept. 6.

The comedy shows offered at the west end Italian restaurant will also operate alongside Yuk Yuk's location in the Mariott Hotel on Kent Street.

Wagman noted that Biagio's has a room that provides a good space for comedy shows.

“I am very excited,” said Wagman. “It's so nice to be back at full speed.”

Listen to the full interview with Howard Wagman below:

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