Welcome to the Family

“New Jersey’s Bad Boy” Mike Marino is coming to Vancouver! Jersey City native, Mike Marino, will be bringing his new comedy show, “Welcome to the Family,” to Vancouver, Friday April 21 at 7pm at the Anvil Centre in New Westminster.

Inspired by his family’s heritage and the absurdities of modern life, Mike’s riotous comedy has taken him from The Tonight Show, to sitcoms, to major comedy clubs, theaters, and casinos from New York to Los Angeles, and around the world. His latest routine is all about his family and the dynamics of growing up as an Italian American in Jersey. Mike’s video “If the President Were Italian” hit 12 million+ views on YouTube. He’s also been a highlight of Montreal’s famed Just for Laughs Comedy Festival for seven years in a row.

Opening the show for Mike is singer, songwriter, producer, playwright, actor, and philanthropist Maria Manna! Maria is an award-winning, Italian-Canadian jazz, blues and gospel vocalist who has performed with legendary greats, such as Paul Horn, Tommy Banks, Alfie Zappacosta, and David Foster. She has also performed alongside Lanie Kazan and Patricia Heaton in the movie “The Engagement Ring”. Maria has most recently had the honour of being a Juno Award judge. She is also the first female in Alberta to record an album in Italian, earning herself an induction into the music archives of Alberta.

Proceeds will go to support the National Congress of Italian-Canadians BC Region youth club, cultural events and scholarship program.