When’s the last time you had a really good laugh? Come get your dose of laughter and fun at the Friends of the Canton Public Library’s Fourth Annual Stand Up Comedy Night Fundraiser on Saturday evening, February 28, featuring comedian Tony V, with Mark Riley opening the show.

There will be two shows, at 7:00 and 9:00 p.m. (doors open 45 minutes before each performance). There will be a cash bar and complimentary snacks, as well as a 50/50 raffle to benefit the Library’s Maker Space. Look for Friends of the Library selling raffle tickets on Saturdays at the library beginning January 24. All proceeds will benefit Library programs and initiatives.

Tickets for this 21+ event are $35 plus Eventbrite fees in advance and $40 same day and at the door (if still available). Tickets may be obtained at https://tinyurl.com/mtrm7pk8.

Tony V started his stand-up comedy career in 1982 after attending several shows at Boston’s prestigious Comedy Connection. In 1986 Tony V was named “Funniest Person in Massachusetts” by Showtime television. He followed this achievement with several performances on HBO, the Arts and Entertainment Network, Comedy Central, and MTV. Tony’s no stranger to network television, with multiple highly acclaimed appearances on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, Comedy Central’s Tough Crowd w/ Colin Quinn, and several sitcoms including Seinfeld, Boston Common, The Single Guy, and Dr. Katz Professional Therapist. Having proven himself a solid comic actor Tony then tackled dramatic roles on television working with such notable actors as Eric Roberts, Ice T, and James McDaniels from NYPD Blue.

Tony V has worked with Jay Leno, Dennis Miller, Bobcat Goldthwait, Steven Wright, Adam Sandler, and countless other friends and nationally known acts. Tony has opened for Kenny Rogers, The Temptations, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Beach Boys, and Joan Jett.

Mark Riley is one of the top headlining acts in the Boston comedy scene. Mark fine-tuned his comedic talents in various coliseums and “ice barns” throughout the country when he traveled as a professional ice hockey referee. He was a stellar employee of the NHL for one whole week before he was fired. It was at that moment Mark realized he was better on stage rather than the ice. Mark co-authored the movie script “Penalty Box” based on his life in pro hockey. He was a finalist in the 2016 Boston Comedy Festival. He is currently the host of Chirping Zebras podcast.

The Friends provide important support for programming, services, and equipment not available through the Library's municipal budget. Memberships are only $10 per year for individuals, $15 per year for families, and $5 per year for seniors. Corporate membership is $50 per year. Other memberships are also available and contributions to the Friends are tax-deductible. To learn more about the Friends, go to http://library.canton.ma.us/187/Friends-of-the-Library.