Just For Laughs is on from July 15 – 19 and it couldn’t come at a better time. We could all use a good laugh right now. Most Torontonians haven’t had much to laugh about these days with tough economic times and a civic workers strike that is now into its third week. Now in its third year, Toronto has embraced this Montreal tradition with open arms. Over 60,000 people have attended Just for Laughs. After all, there is no such thing as too much laughter.

Eleven venues will play host to the best comedians in the world performing in 42 shows over 5 days. Headlined by the incomparable John Cleese of Monty Python and Fawlty Towers fame, and Sarah Silverman, star of movies and television, Bo Burnham, John Luguizamo, Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood, and Danny Bhoy are just a few of the outstanding featured entertainers. This promises to be an outstanding festival. Ticketed events range in price from $20 - $120. Buy your tickets online.

Not all events are ticketed. There are some fabulous FREE events as well, most notably by our own Russell Peters from beautiful downtown Brampton who will be hosting FREE Just For Laughs showcase events at Yonge-Dundas Square on Saturday, July 18^th. Arrive early because space is limited and Russell is a huge draw.

Just For Laughs is taking on international stature. Opening this week in Chicago, negotiations are currently underway to set up mini-festivals in Calgary, Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, and Sydney, Australia.