A unique hybrid storytelling/stand-up comedy show experience in downtown Toronto, featuring some of the city's most talented storytellers and comedians.

Every month, comedians and storytellers will take the stage to tell funny stories centered around that show's theme.

Up to the Challenge

True, funny stories about our taking on tough challenges.

Friday, September 25th, 2026. 7PM.

Free Times Cafe
320 College St, Toronto (MAP)

Show Lineup

Bee Bertrand

Comedian

Bee Bertrand is a Toronto based comic who was selected as one of the 2019 New Faces at Just for Laughs Montreal, and has toured with Bif Naked. He produces Bee Bertrand & Pals, and co-produces Queer Trash Trivia & Bad Gay Advice. Bee just released his first comedy album called "...And Bee Is Thriving", about doing your best and navigating life as an anxious transgender man. It's produced by Howl & Roar Records, and available everywhere you stream music.

IG: @beebertrandcomedy

Randall Willis

Storyteller/Writer

Randall has studied improv and storytelling across Toronto, and has performed at But That’s Another Story, Tales Told Live at the Tranzac, and Replay Storytelling. He is also an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker, as well as a screenwriting instructor at George Brown College. And through his company So, What’s Your Story?, he helps writers of all media explore their ideas and find their voices. Currently, Randall is an advisor to the Toronto Chinese Canadian Film Festival, where he runs the short film competition.

IG: @createdbyrcw

Michael Salvatore

Host/Comedian/Storyteller

Michael is a nerdy Italian stand-up comedian, improvisor and storyteller who performed all over Ontario at venues like Second City, Comedy Bar, Yuk Yuks, the Rivoli and more. He's excited to bridge the gap between storytelling and stand-up comedy as the host and co-producer of the monthly comedic storytelling show Listen to This.

IG: @michaelsalvatoreto

4 more performers to be announced!

 
 
 

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