Saturday Night Standup Comedy & Live Lectures Laugh & Learn Edition

Every city has a history. Toronto's is haunted.

Did you know the ghost stories told about this city aren't just spooky tales, but are connected to real moments of war, rebellion, tragedy, and transformation?

The phantom lighthouse keeper. The prime minister who spoke to the dead. The demon of Queen Street West. These stories reveal something true about the place we call home.

Adam Bunch is a Toronto historian and author who has spent his career uncovering the dramatic history hiding behind the city's most famous ghost stories. On October 24th, he's bringing that to Laugh & Learn.

Here's how the night works:

First → stand-up comedy to warm up the room

Then → Adam takes the stage for a fascinating live lecture followed by audience Q&A.

What you'll actually learn:

The real history behind Toronto's most famous hauntings
How ghost stories are connected to war, rebellion, M**der, and transformation
What the city's phantoms and spirits reveal about how Toronto was built
Why ghost stories are one of the best ways to understand a city's past

This is for you if:

You live in Toronto and want to know its real history
You love ghost stories that are actually rooted in truth
You're curious about the dramatic and forgotten moments from our city's past
You want a night that's funny, slightly spooky, and surprisingly educational

Details:

📍 Catacombs Cabaret - 474 Queen St W, Toronto (rear entrance, alley access)

📅 Saturday, October 24th

🕖 Doors 6:30PM | Show 7PM

⚠️ Small intimate venue. We regularly sell out. Once seats are gone, that's it.

Book your spot before it fills up.

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Catacombs Cabaret, 474 Queen Street West, Toronto, Canada

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