# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🎤😆 Stand Up for St. Jude Comedy Night
Northwest Indiana, get ready! We’re bringing big laughs and big heart to Hard Rock Casino for a night you won’t forget.

Join us for an evening filled with live comedy, music, great food, drinks, and meaningful mission moments, all benefiting the families and survivors served by St. Jude House.

🎭 Laugh‑A‑Minute: YOU Decide Who Takes the Stage!
The Laugh‑A‑Minute segment is new and we are EXCITED!
Local community members are stepping up as Comedy Contenders, each raising funds to support St. Jude House programs. Every dollar donated is a vote, helping contenders reach their $1,000 fundraising goal and earn their moment on the Hard Rock stage on May 8, 2026.

It’s comedy with a purpose, big laughs supporting a life‑changing mission. Your votes help provide safety, healing, and hope for survivors across Northwest Indiana.

⭐ Meet This Year’s Comedy Contenders

1. Evelyn Harris 
2. Rick Peltier 
3. Jen & Bill Trowbridge 
4. Curt Bowers 
5. Nicholas M. Neal 


✨ What to Expect
🎸 Live music
🍽️ Delicious food & drinks
😂 Big laughs & unforgettable entertainment
💜 Community + meaningful impact

📍 Event Details
Location: Hard Rock Casino, Gary, IN
Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Showtime: 6:00–10:00 PM
Attire: Come as you are, casual, business, or totally relaxed
Age Requirement: 21+

🎟️ Tickets & Ways to Get Involved
✔ Individual tickets & tables available at the ticket link
✔ Community Partners receive priority seating
✔ Support our Silent Auction by emailing Zanetta Miller
✔ Become a Community Partner by emailing Zanetta Miller

📧 Questions?
Contact Zanetta Miller at zmiller@stjudehouse.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gary/stand-up-for-st-jude-house-comedy-night/200029818469256
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, music, live-music, food-drinks, charities
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 77

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gary
- **state**: IN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
- **lat**: 41.566623595635
- **long**: -87.404093742371
- **full address**: Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Avenue,Gary, Indiana, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night  being held?
  - **A:** Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night  takes place on Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 08 May, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana, 5400 West 29th Avenue,Gary, Indiana, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night ?
  - **A:** Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night  is organized by St. Jude House.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Stand Up for St. Jude House : Comedy Night  is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 70+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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