A Night of Stand-up Comedy at American Legion Post 222 | Tal Almog

SALUTE THE LAUGHS: Tal Almog Headlines A Night of Comedy at American Legion Post 222 OVERVIEW American Legion Post 222 presents A Night of Comedy, bringing live stand-up, great food, community, and big laughs to Oakland Park—just minutes from Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale. Join us on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM for an affordable South Florida comedy show headlined by veteran comedian Tal Almog, featuring 2026 Florida’s Funniest Comedian runner-up Chris Roe, with Jay Risk and host Johnny Fazzingo. This event is open to American Legion members, veterans, military families, friends, neighbors, and the general public. You do not need to be a member to attend. Come early, order dinner, grab a drink, and get ready for a Thursday night built around live comedy, community, and one important mission: HONORING OUR HEROES, ONE LAUGH AT A TIME. A Night of Comedy at American Legion Post 222 LIVE STAND-UP COMEDY IN OAKLAND PARK ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 13 AT 6:00 PM ✅ EVENT DETAILS 📅 Date: Thursday, August 13, 2026 🕕 Showtime: 6:00 PM 📍 Venue: American Legion Post 222 📌 Address: 4250 NE 5th Ave, Oakland Park, FL 🎟️ Tickets: $10 🍽️ Food Available: Full kitchen 🥨 Appetizers: $9 🍛 Dinners: $16 📞 Phone: (954) 245-8208 🎤 Headliner: Tal Almog ⭐ Featured Act: Chris Roe 🎙️ Also Appearing: Jay Risk 🎬 Hosted by: Johnny Fazzingo 🤝 Presented by: American Legion Post 222 🎥 Produced with: Risk Productions Media and Fazzingo’s Comedy Showcase Live Comedy, Dinner and a Night Out That Supports Our Veterans Looking for something fun to do on a Thursday night in Oakland Park, Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, or elsewhere in Broward County? American Legion Post 222 is bringing together four distinctive South Florida comedians for an entertaining night of live stand-up in a relaxed, welcoming community setting. This is not another ordinary night at the bar. It is an affordable dinner-and-comedy experience where veterans, American Legion members, military families, local residents, couples, groups of friends, and comedy fans can gather for food, entertainment, and lots of much-needed laughter. Come hungry, bring your friends, and get settled before the show. The full kitchen will be open, with delicious appetizers and dinners available for purchase. Whether you are searching for live comedy near Fort Lauderdale, things to do in Oakland Park, Wilton Manors nightlife, veteran-friendly events, or an affordable date-night idea in Broward County, A Night of Comedy at American Legion Post 222 gives you a fantastic evening out close to home for only $10. Meet the Comedians HEADLINER TAL ALMOG Tal Almog is a veteran South Florida comedian and comedy instructor known for his fast-moving, rapid-fire style and extensive experience performing for audiences throughout the state. Tal’s Florida comedy history includes appearances at the Fort Lauderdale Improv, Sadman Comedy Cafe, and SOL Theatre in Boca Raton, Just The Funny in Miami, Club 52 in Melbourne, Riverwalk SoFlo Comedy Club, and Galuppi’s in Pompano Beach, among others. He has also guest-hosted Stand Up Miami at Just The Funny, bringing his stage experience to one of Miami’s established improv and comedy venues. Tal’s experience extends beyond performing. He has served as an instructor for multi-week stand-up comedy workshops at Sadman Comedy Cafe, helping both beginning and developing comedians improve their joke writing, stage presence, delivery, and overall performance skills. As the evening’s headliner, Tal brings the polished timing, confidence, and command of a comic who has worked comedy clubs, theaters, showcases, restaurants, and community venues across Florida. Expect a seasoned performer who knows how to take control of a room, keep the jokes moving, and close the night with a high-energy set. FEATURED COMIC CHRIS ROE Chris Roe comes to American Legion Post 222 fresh off one of the biggest accomplishments of his comedy career: placing second in the 2026 Florida’s Funniest Comedian competition. After advancing through the statewide contest, Chris performed in the finals at the Orlando Improv Comedy Club, ultimately earning runner-up honors against some of Florida’s strongest working and rising comedians. A Palm Beach County comedian with a fearless approach to stand-up, Chris is known for material that pushes boundaries, explores uncomfortable subjects, and finds humor in places safer comedians may avoid. His dark, direct style helped him stand out during the competition and has earned him headlining opportunities in South Florida, including Comedy Night at The Peach in West Palm Beach. Chris does not rely on generic observations or predictable punchlines. His comedy has an edge, a point of view, and the confidence of a performer who just proved he can compete with comedians from across the state. As the featured act, Chris will deliver an extended set that shows why he came within one place of being named Florida’s Funniest Comedian in 2026. ALSO APPEARING: JAY RISK Jay Risk brings experience from both sides of the microphone—as a stand-up comedian and as a producer who understands how to build, organize, and run a live show. Jay is the owner of Risk Pro Media and has worked in television, live theater, syndicated radio, streaming media, technical production, and operations. His professional background also includes public speaking and live-event production, giving him a level of comfort and control that translates naturally to the comedy stage. Jay has performed and hosted on South Florida comedy lineups throughout Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, West Palm Beach, and surrounding communities. He is also part of the production partnership bringing this event to American Legion Post 222 through Risk Productions Media. Expect a grounded, direct comic voice from someone who understands how to read a live audience—and what it takes to keep an entire show moving. HOSTED BY JOHNNY FAZZINGO The evening is hosted by Johnny Fazzingo, the Brooklyn-born, South Florida-based comedian and producer behind Fazzingo’s Comedy Showcase and Open Mic. Johnny has performed at the Fort Lauderdale Improv and many other South Florida venues, and now hosts and produces live comedy showcases and open mics. His shows have brought together established headliners, touring acts, local favorites, contest finalists, and developing comedians at venues across Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Cooper City, and the surrounding area. Johnny’s comedy draws from his Brooklyn upbringing, misspent youth, relationships, bad decisions, and the kind of life experiences that become much funnier once the statute of limitations expires. As host, he keeps the energy high, gets the audience involved, introduces the performers, handles the unexpected, and keeps the evening moving from the opening joke to Tal Almog’s closing set. Why You Should Come to This Oakland Park Comedy Show Thursday night does not have to mean staying home and waiting for the weekend. This show gives you: 🎤 A veteran Florida headliner 🏆 The runner-up in Florida’s Funniest Comedian 2026 😂 Four distinctive South Florida comedy voices 🍽️ A full kitchen with fabuous appetizers and dinners 🎟️ Affordable $10 admission 🇺🇸 A welcoming American Legion community atmosphere 📍 A convenient location near Wilton Manors and Fort Lauderdale American Legion Post 222 offers the ideal setting for this kind of comedy night: friendly, casual, patriotic, community-centered, and filled with people who know how to enjoy themselves. Come early for dinner, get comfortable, and experience stand-up comedy the way it is supposed to be experienced—live, in the room, surrounded by people laughing together. Perfect For This event is a great choice for: * Veterans and American Legion members * Military families and veteran-community supporters * Date night near Wilton Manors or Fort Lauderdale * Friends looking for Thursday night plans * Oakland Park residents looking for live entertainment * Comedy fans throughout Broward and Palm Beach counties * Couples looking for an affordable dinner and show * Groups celebrating birthdays or special occasions * Anyone searching for live stand-up comedy near Fort Lauderdale * Members of the public who want to support a local American Legion post About American Legion Post 222 American Legion Post 222 is located at 4250 NE 5th Ave in Oakland Park, Florida, conveniently situated near Wilton Manors, Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale Lakes, Pompano Beach, and other Broward County communities. The American Legion has long provided a gathering place for veterans, military families, supporters, neighbors, and community members. This comedy show continues that tradition by bringing people together for food, entertainment, connection, and laughter. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AN AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER TO ATTEND. THE SHOW IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Affordable Tickets and Food Available 🎟️ Tickets are only $10, making this one of the most affordable live comedy events in the Oakland Park and Fort Lauderdale area. American Legion Post 222 will also have its full kitchen open, with: 🥨 Appetizers: $9 🍽️ Dinners: $16 Come hungry, bring a few friends, and make it a complete dinner-and-comedy night out. Frequently Asked Questions WHAT TIME DOES THE COMEDY SHOW START? The show starts at 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 13, 2026. WHERE IS THE SHOW? The event takes place at: American Legion Post 222 4250 NE 5th Ave Oakland Park, FL WHO IS HEADLINING? Veteran South Florida comedian Tal Almog is the evening’s headliner. WHO IS THE FEATURED COMEDIAN? Chris Roe, runner-up in the 2026 Florida’s Funniest Comedian competition, is the featured act. WHO ELSE IS PERFORMING? The lineup also includes Jay Risk, with Johnny Fazzingo hosting the show. IS THE EVENT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC? Yes. American Legion members, veterans, military families, friends, neighbors, and the general public are welcome. DO I HAVE TO BE A VETERAN OR AMERICAN LEGION MEMBER? No. You do not need to be a veteran or member to attend. HOW MUCH ARE TICKETS? Tickets are $10 per person. WILL FOOD BE AVAILABLE? Yes. The full kitchen will be open, with appetizers available for $9 and dinners for $16. IS THIS A GOOD DATE NIGHT OR GROUP OUTING? Absolutely. With affordable tickets, food available, live entertainment, and a relaxed atmosphere, it is an excellent option for couples, groups of friends, veterans, families, and local comedy fans. Reserve Your Spot Join us at American Legion Post 222 in Oakland Park on Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 PM for a night of stand-up comedy, food, friendship, celebration, and community. Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your favorite veteran. Or come solo and meet some of your neighbors while enjoying a lineup led by veteran headliner Tal Almog and Florida’s Funniest Comedian runner-up Chris Roe. Because honoring our heroes can include one very important thing: Laughing together. 📍 American Legion Post 222 4250 NE 5th Ave Oakland Park, FL 📞 (954) 245-8208