Test Event
2020-06-15 19:30 (America/Edmonton)
Some info about Test Event.

Oh Canada Comedy!
2020-06-30 20:00 - 21:30
Canadian Comedy Award Nominees Wayne Jones (Los Angeles) and Jeff Halaby (Edmonton) perform a hilarious night of improv comedy with a guest appearance from stand-up comedian Danny Martinello!

Head into the CANADA DAY celebrations LOLing on Tuesday June 30th at Spotlight Cabaret on Whyte Ave.

Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are extremely LIMITED.

***Oh Canada Comedy will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Improv Comedy with Donovan and Mark
2020-07-02 19:30 - 20:30
Every Thursday

Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Join Edmonton's Masters of Improv Donovan Workun (Just For Laughs, The Irrelevant Show) and Mark Meer (Mass Effect's Commander Shepard, Tiny Plastic Men) as they create a dazzling show, based on your suggestions, right before your very eyes. Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are extremely LIMITED.
"Donovan Workun is a force of nature, a wild man, an imaginative imp. In other words, everything you'd want in someone about to entertain you. Just sit back and enjoy." - Colin Mochrie, Who's Line is it Anyway

"Workun deserves an Improv Oscar" - Eddie Ranvier, The Reviews Hub

"Multi-threat Mark Meer is a tour de force...hilarious stories...vividly told by a master"- Allan Kellogg, SEE Magazine

Come LOL at world-renowned improvisers every Thursday! 25% OFF BURGERS, $5 BOURBON AND $10 OLD FASHIONS AWAIT YOU!

***Improv Comedy with Donovan and Mark will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Bourbon and Burlesque
2020-07-02 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-07-09 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-07-16 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-07-30 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-08-06 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-08-13 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-08-20 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-09-03 21:30 - 23:00
Every Thursday

Doors: 9pm Show: 9:30pm

Step inside our 1920’s themed Cabaret and let the beautiful performers of The House of Hush Burlesque transport you to another time as they tastefully celebrate the female form. These luscious dancers will make you laugh, cheer and marvel at the flair of their alluring dance numbers and glimmering costumes.

$12 cover. Tipping encouraged.
Drink and Food Specials: $10 Old Fashion, 25% Off Burgers, $5 Ezra Brooks Bourbon
*Bourbon and Burlesque will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to COVID-19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Donovan and Mark: Masters of Improv
2020-07-09 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-07-30 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-08-13 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-08-20 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-08-27 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-09-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-09-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2020-09-17 19:30 - 20:30 and 4 more dates
Every Thursday

Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Join Edmonton's Masters of Improv Donovan Workun (Just For Laughs, The Irrelevant Show) and Mark Meer (Mass Effect's Commander Shepard, Tiny Plastic Men) as they create a dazzling show, based on your suggestions, right before your very eyes. Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are limited.

Come early to enjoy our food! Our burgers are huge and our cocktails are boozy!

"Donovan Workun is a force of nature, a wild man, an imaginative imp. In other words, everything you'd want in someone about to entertain you. Just sit back and enjoy." - Colin Mochrie, Who's Line is it Anyway

"Workun deserves an Improv Oscar" - Eddie Ranvier, The Reviews Hub

"Multi-threat Mark Meer is a tour de force...hilarious stories...vividly told by a master"- Allan Kellogg, SEE Magazine

Come LOL at world-renowned improvisers every Thursday! 25% OFF BURGERS, $5 BOURBON AND $10 OLD FASHIONS AWAIT YOU!

***Improv Comedy with Donovan and Mark will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Donovan and Mark: Monsters of Improv
2020-07-16 19:30 - 20:30
Every Thursday

Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Join Edmonton's Monsters of Improv Donovan Workun (Just For Laughs, The Irrelevant Show) and Mark Meer (Mass Effect's Commander Shepard, Tiny Plastic Men) as they create a dazzling show, based on your suggestions, right before your very eyes. Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are limited.

"Donovan Workun is a force of nature, a wild man, an imaginative imp. In other words, everything you'd want in someone about to entertain you. Just sit back and enjoy." - Colin Mochrie, Who's Line is it Anyway

"Workun deserves an Improv Oscar" - Eddie Ranvier, The Reviews Hub

"Multi-threat Mark Meer is a tour de force...hilarious stories...vividly told by a master"- Allan Kellogg, SEE Magazine

Come LOL at world-renowned improvisers every Thursday! 25% OFF BURGERS, $5 BOURBON AND $10 OLD FASHIONS AWAIT YOU!

***Improv Comedy with Donovan and Mark will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

SOLD OUT! Lars Callieou Birthday Extravaganza
2020-07-21 19:30 - 21:00
Doors 6pm Show 7:30pm
Join us for a fun filled evening with the hilarious Lars Callieou (Comedy Now, Melbourne Comedy Festival), Ryan Short (Much Music, Sirius XM)
Hosted by Aimée Beaudoin (Caution: May Contain Nuts, Truckstop Bloodsuckers) and Jeff Halaby (Caution: May Contain Nuts, Blacklisted)

Lars Callieou has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival and has a 1-Hour Comedy Special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He's toured with the likes of Miss Joan Rivers, Jeff Foxworthy, Bob Saget and Martin Short. It’s safe to say he’s become an overnight success in just 14 years.

Come early for dinner! Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are limited.

SOLD OUT Donovan and Mark: Monsters of Improv
2020-07-23 19:30 - 20:30
Every Thursday

Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Join Edmonton's Monsters of Improv Donovan Workun (Just For Laughs, The Irrelevant Show) and Mark Meer (Mass Effect's Commander Shepard, Tiny Plastic Men) as they create a dazzling show, based on your suggestions, right before your very eyes. Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, and full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are limited.

"Donovan Workun is a force of nature, a wild man, an imaginative imp. In other words, everything you'd want in someone about to entertain you. Just sit back and enjoy." - Colin Mochrie, Who's Line is it Anyway

"Workun deserves an Improv Oscar" - Eddie Ranvier, The Reviews Hub

"Multi-threat Mark Meer is a tour de force...hilarious stories...vividly told by a master"- Allan Kellogg, SEE Magazine

Come LOL at world-renowned improvisers every Thursday! 25% OFF BURGERS, $5 BOURBON AND $10 OLD FASHIONS AWAIT YOU!

***Improv Comedy with Donovan and Mark will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

SOLD OUT Bourbon and Burlesque
2020-07-23 21:30 - 23:00

The Wayne and Jeff Comedy Hour
2020-07-26 19:00 - 20:00
Canadian Comedy Award Nominees Wayne Jones (Los Angeles) and Jeff Halaby (Edmonton) perform a hilarious night of improv comedy with a guest appearance from stand-up comedian Celeste Lampa!

Enjoy big laughs, cabaret-style seating, a full restaurant and bar service. Tickets are extremely LIMITED.

***The Wayne and Jeff Comedy Hour will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Donovan and Mark: Masters of Improv
2020-08-06 19:30 - 20:30

Drag Queen Bingo - ONLY 2 SEATS AT BAR LEFT
2020-08-12 19:30 - 22:30
Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Want the glamour, whimsey, and comedy of a drag show but also need to satisfy that burning itch for Bingo? Have we got a show for you...and a cream for your itch! Its Drag Queen Bingo hosted by the GORGEOUS and HILARIOUS FASHION QUEEN --- Gogo Fetch!

Drag Queen Bingo - Every Wednesday at 7:30pm

$10.00 Cover Charge - Includes Dabber
Tipping is encouraged.

Come early to try out Spotlight's delicious food. The burgers are huge, the leg-long cocktails are boozy, and the drag queens are plentiful. What more can you ask for?

***Drag Queen Bingo will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Drag Queen Bingo
2020-08-19 19:30 - 22:30, 2020-09-02 19:30 - 22:30, 2020-09-09 19:30 - 22:30, 2020-09-16 19:30 - 22:30, 2020-10-07 19:30 - 22:30, 2020-10-14 19:30 - 22:30
Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Want the glamour, whimsey, and comedy of a drag show but also need to satisfy that burning itch for Bingo? Have we got a show for you...and a cream for your itch! Its Drag Queen Bingo hosted by the GORGEOUS and HILARIOUS FASHION QUEEN --- Gogo Fetch!

Drag Queen Bingo - Every Wednesday at 7:30pm

$10.00 Cover Charge
Tipping is encouraged.

Come early to try out Spotlight's delicious food. The burgers are huge, the leg-long cocktails are boozy, and the drag queens are plentiful. What more can you ask for?

***Drag Queen Bingo will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Drag Queen Bingo - Sold Out! Maybe Tix at the door
2020-08-26 19:30 - 22:30

Bourbon and Burlesque - Sold Out!
2020-08-27 21:30 - 23:00

Bourbon and Burlesque
2020-09-10 21:30 - 23:00
Every Thursday

Doors: 9pm Show: 9:30pm

This raucous party show brings Comedy, Rock n' Roll, and Classic burlesque styles together with new performers every week in a variety show format. Bourbon and Burlesque is a celebration of body positivity, inclusivity and glitter! Enjoy a leg-long cocktail and memorable performances from locally and nationally recognized dancers.

$12 cover. Tipping encouraged.
Drink and Food Specials: $10 Old Fashion, 25% Off Burgers, $5 Ezra Brooks Bourbon
*Bourbon and Burlesque will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to COVID-19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Bourbon and Burlesque
2020-09-17 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-10-01 21:30 - 23:00
Every Thursday

Doors: 9pm Show: 9:30pm

Step inside our 1920’s themed Cabaret and let our beautiful burlesque performers transport you to another time as they tastefully celebrate the female form. These luscious dancers will make you laugh, cheer and marvel at the flair of their alluring dance numbers and glimmering costumes.

$12 cover. Tipping encouraged.
Drink and Food Specials: $10 Old Fashion, 25% Off Burgers, $5 Ezra Brooks Bourbon
*Bourbon and Burlesque will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to COVID-19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

SOLD OUT Drag Queen Bingo
2020-09-23 19:30 - 22:30

SOLD OUT Bourbon and Burlesque
2020-09-24 21:30 - 23:00

Lars Callieou - One Night Only With Aimée, Jeff and Cindy
2020-09-29 19:30 - 21:00
Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm

Lars Callieou has appeared at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montréal and has a 1-Hour Comedy Special currently airing on The Comedy Network. He's been overseas to entertain the troops 5 times (Kuwait, IRAQ, Turkey, Kyrgyzstan, Dubai and Abu Dhabi). He can be heard on CBC's LoL, CBC's The Debaters and on Sirius/XM and has toured with the likes of Joan Rivers and Bob Saget.

Cindy Rivers has performed and headlined all over Canada and even the USA. She’s performed at festivals and clubs such as, yuk yuks, Nextfest, Big Pine Comedy Festival, Grindstone Comedy Festival, LA Comedy Club in Las Vegas, Los Angelas Diversity In comedy Festival by second city, Just for laughs Northwest, opened for the world renowned Hannah Gadsby, and was in the top 100 of the CBC next up national comedy competition. She’s slightly awkward and quirky but all funny.

Aimée and Jeff are both Gemini and Canadian Comedy Award Nominated writers and actors who appeared on five seasons of the sketch comedy series CAUTION: May Contain Nuts. They are co-owners and operators of Spotlight Cabaret!

Come early to try out Spotlight's delicious food. The burgers are huge, the leg-long cocktails are boozy, and the big laughs are plentiful. What more can you ask for?

***Lars Callieou - One Night Only will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Drag Queen Bingo SOLD OUT
2020-09-30 19:30 - 22:30

Bourbon and Burlesque SOLD OUT
2020-10-08 21:30 - 23:00, 2020-10-15 21:30 - 23:00

Alfie Zappacosta and Friends Dinner & Show SOLD OUT
2020-10-09 19:30 - 21:30
Doors: 6pm Show: 7:30pm
This show features one of Canada’s top musicians: Edmonton’s own Alfie Zappacosta with Andrew Glover on keys. Each ticket includes the show and one delicious entree from Spotlight Cabaret's New Winter Menu:

Entrees

Prime Rib – 8oz cut cooked medium rare. Served with truffle garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, pink peppercorn sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu – Chicken breast stuffed with Swiss cheese and prosciutto ham drizzled with a white wine cream. Served with truffle garlic mashed and seasonal vegetables

Salmon Beurre Blanc – 6oz roasted salmon fillet dressed in a white butter sauce topped with citrus seasoned fennel. Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

Bohemian Timbal – Roasted vegetable medley layered with tomato fondue, sliced zucchini and topped with asparagus tips and a red pepper coulie. Baked with parmesan cheese or without for our vegan guests.

How it works: Once you book here your reservation will be made at Spotlight Cabaret. If the system asks you to Log In, that means it knows you, thanks for coming back! Please click on My Bookings to log into our system. My Bookings is a drop down Header under "Book Now". Doors are at 6pm. Please arrive no later than 7pm to give yourself time to order drinks and enjoy your entree before the show begins at 7:30pm. We are located at 8217 104th St on the 2nd Level. There is street parking all around us and an affordable paid parking lot on 83rd Ave by the Memorial Centre. Please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca if you need wheelchair access or have any further questions.

***Alfie Zappacosta and Friends will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca

Alfie Zappacosta is undeniably one of Canada’s premier songwriters and performers with chart topping hits and a recording and acting career that has spanned 40 years. He continues to evolve as an artist by “doing it his way”, an effort that has been rewarded with an impressive song catalogue and a discerning loyal fan base.
You will hear all his hits in this program, performed the way they were originally written and meant to be heard.

Cheshire Chats Open Mic Poetry Party
2020-10-12 19:00 - 21:00
7pm - 9pm

An evening of open mic talent celebrating all things word! Come share your poetry, stories, journal entries, comedy skits, songs and secrets! A variety show - feel free to bring instruments, your voices, and your friends. Come early to sign up. 5 minute slots for open mic'ers!
Hosted by Michael Angel Ortiz and Michelle Christine!
All levels welcome and encouraged.

18+, Full Bar, Cabaret Seating
Cover By Donation

Follow our FB group Cheshire Chats to stay up to date - a subdivision of your favorite events company in Edmonton, Cheshire Productions!

Spotlight Series Starring: Andrew Grose Dinner & Show SOLD OUT
2020-10-16 20:00 - 22:00
Doors: 6pm Show: 8pm
This show features one of Canada’s top comics: Edmonton’s own Andrew Grose with hosts Aimée Beaudoin & Jeff Halaby and guests Casey Corbin from Toronto and Scott Belford from Calgary. Each ticket includes the show and one delicious entree from Spotlight Cabaret's New Winter Menu:

Entrees

Prime Rib – 8oz cut cooked medium rare. Served with truffle garlic mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, peppercorn au jus

Chicken Cordon Bleu – Chicken breast stuffed with Swiss cheese and Capicola ham drizzled with a white wine cream. Served with truffle garlic mashed and seasonal vegetables

Salmon Beurre Blanc – 6oz roasted salmon fillet dressed in a white butter sauce topped with citrus seasoned fennel. Served with rice pilaf and seasonal vegetables.

Bohemian Timbal – Roasted vegetable medley layered with tomato fondue, sliced zucchini and topped with asparagus tips and a red pepper coulie. Baked with parmesan cheese or without for our vegan guests.

How it works: Once you book here your reservation will be made at Spotlight Cabaret. If the system asks you to Log In, that means it knows you, thanks for coming back! Please click on My Bookings to log into our system. My Bookings is a drop down Header under "Book Now". Doors are at 6pm. Please arrive no later than 7pm to give yourself time to order drinks and enjoy your entree before the show begins at 8pm. We are located at 8217 104th St on the 2nd Level. There is street parking all around us and a paid parking lot on 83rd Ave by the Memorial Centre. Please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca if you need wheelchair access or have any further questions.

***Spotlight Series Starring: Andrew Grose will be presented following AHS Health Guidelines relating to Covid 19 as well as our own additional safety precautions. Social distance practices and sanitation of all equipment will be strictly enforced. If you would like to know more about our specific plans for safety in regards to this show please email info@staging.spotlightcabaret.ca
