Comedy Cares Fundraiser Set for Poughkeepsie

Laugh It Up Comedy Club to host event benefiting Sparrow's Nest charity.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Some of the top comedians from the New York and Hudson Valley area will perform at a Comedy Cares fundraiser event on March 6th at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie, with proceeds going to Sparrow's Nest, a non-profit that provides home-cooked meals to families of caregivers and children facing cancer.

Why it matters

The Comedy Cares event aims to raise funds and awareness for Sparrow's Nest, a local charity that provides crucial support to Hudson Valley families dealing with the burdens of cancer treatment. The fundraiser highlights the power of the comedy community to give back and make a difference in people's lives.

The details

The lineup for the Comedy Cares event includes veteran Hudson Valley comedian Dan McRitchie, rising talent Darion Edwards as the host, and up-and-comers Mike Sicoli and Ken Krantz. The event will take place at Laugh It Up Comedy Club, located inside Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse in Poughkeepsie.

  • The Comedy Cares fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7pm.
  • Sparrow's Nest was founded to ease the daily burdens of families facing cancer in the Hudson Valley region.

The players

Sparrow's Nest

A non-profit organization that provides home-cooked meals to families of caregivers and children facing cancer in the Hudson Valley area.

Laugh It Up Comedy Club

A comedy club located inside Mahoney's Irish Pub & Steakhouse in Poughkeepsie, New York that is hosting the Comedy Cares fundraiser event.

Ken Krantz

A veteran stand-up comedian known for his laid-back style, self-deprecating humor, and commentary on pop culture and current events.

Mike Sicoli

A 27-year-old rising comedy talent who has worked with industry favorites like Pete Davidson and Artie Lange, and recently won Catch-a-Rising-Star's funniest comic competition.

Dan McRitchie

A veteran stand-up comedian based in the Hudson Valley area, best known for his affiliation with Laugh It Up Comedy Club and work in the local comedy scene.

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What’s next

The Comedy Cares fundraiser event is scheduled for Friday, March 6, 2026 at 7pm at Laugh It Up Comedy Club in Poughkeepsie.

The takeaway

This comedy fundraiser highlights the power of the local comedy community to come together and support a worthy cause like Sparrow's Nest, which provides vital assistance to Hudson Valley families facing the challenges of cancer treatment.