NIAGARA FALLS, NEW YORK: (March 17, 2025) – Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is bringing a trio of hilarious comedy shows from some of the biggest names in stand-up to the Bear’s Den Showroom this summer! Matt Friend will perform on Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12 at 8 p.m., Gary Owen takes the stage on Friday, July 25 and Saturday, July 26 at 8 p.m., and Carlos Mencia will leave the audience in stitches with his “No Hate No Fear” tour on Friday, August 15 and Saturday, August 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.
Matt Friend has been taking the comedy world by storm with his amazing range of hilarious impressions. Initially bitten by the comedy bug at age four, when he started mimicking the characters’ voices in the “Austin Powers” movies, Friend’s repertoire currently includes more than 250 impressions, ranging from celebrities like Rami Malek to Timothee Chalamet. To date, he has more than 2 million followers across all social media channels. In addition to his stand-up performances, Friend has voiced several characters on “The Simpsons” and “Family Guy” and headlined the “Netflix Is A Joke Festival” during his nationwide tour. This is a 21 years+ show only. Tickets on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.! Tickets start at $35.
Gary Owen began doing stand-up in California while serving in the United States Navy. After a year, he was named “Funniest Serviceman in America,” and went on to develop a large African-American fan base. His big career break came when he performed on BET’s “Comic View,” which ultimately led to his being chosen as the show’s host, the only white man ever selected for the role. He later starred in “The Gary Owen Show” on BET. Owen has performed in clubs and on grand stages across the country, including events like “Shaquille O’Neal’s All-Star Comedy Jam” tour. He has also appeared in feature films like “Daddy Day Care,” “Little Man,” and “College,” and he hosts the popular “GetSome” podcast. This is a 21 years+ show only. Tickets on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.! Tickets start at $55.
Carlos Mencia has been entertaining audiences as a comedian, writer and actor for more than 30 years. Getting his start by performing at some of the most venerated stand-up comedy clubs in Los Angeles, Mencia went on to make several national television appearances, including being chosen to host HBO’s Latino comedy showcase, “Loco Slam,” in 1994. He recorded two half-hour comedy specials for HBO, earning a CableACE Award for Best Stand-Up Comedy Special. After releasing his first comedy album “Take A Joke America,” Mencia had his acclaimed break-out performance on “Comedy Central Presents” in 2002. He hosted his own half-hour comedy show, “Mind of Mencia,” on Comedy Central for four seasons. This is a 21 years+ show only. Tickets on sale Friday, March 21 at 10 a.m.! Tickets start at $50.
OTHER UPCOMING SHOWS: In addition to these amazing shows, other stellar performances and events scheduled for the Seneca Niagara Events Center and the Bear’s Den Showroom, include:
Big Jay Oakerson & Robert Kelly March 21 & 22 Tickets start @ $55
Midland March 22 Tickets start @ $65
Chippendales 2025 World Tour April 3 Tickets start @ $20
Engelbert Humperdinck April 5 Tickets start @ $25
TJ Miller April 11 & 12 Tickets start @ $55
All Star Boxing April 18 Tickets start @ $45
Spin Doctors April 18 & 19 Tickets start @ $55
The Pointer Sisters May 10 Tickets start @ $35
Becky Robinson May 23 & 24 Tickets start @ $45
Oh What a Night! Frankie Valli tribute May 30 & 31 Tickets start @ $35
Buddy Guy June 6 Tickets start @ $45
Lorrie Morgan June 12 & 13 Tickets start @ $55
Jay White as Neil Diamond June 20 & 21 Tickets start @ $40
Darius Rucker (Outdoor concert) August 1 Tickets start @ $55
TO PURCHASE TICKETS for Seneca Resorts & Casinos Shows: Seneca Resorts & Casinos uses all paperless ticketing for all events at all of its properties. Tickets may be purchased online at SenecaNiagaraCasino.com, SenecaAlleganyCasino.com or ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person at The Garden Nook inside Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino or The Logo Shop inside Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino. A secure link, sent by either e-mail or text, allows guests to save tickets to their phone or mobile device.
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino is located just minutes from the world-famous Niagara Falls in Western New York, near the Canadian border. The property is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and 365 days a year. Guests can enjoy 147,000 square feet of gaming space with more than 2,600 slot machines and over 60 table games, 10 restaurants, live entertainment and a AAA Four Diamond Award-winning, 26-story hotel with 604 deluxe rooms and suites, a spa and salon, fitness center, indoor pool and STIR feature bar with live entertainment, signature cocktails, and a stunning 43-foot high-definition video wall as well as the first of its kind on the East Coast-Lightning Link Lounge! More information is available by calling 1-877-8-SENECA (1-877-873-6322) or visiting SenecaNiagaraCasino.com. Follow us on Facebook: Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino Twitter: @SenecaCasinos or Instagram: Instagram.com/SenecaCasinos. #SenecaNiagara
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