Welcome to the Family

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY TOUR – A Fundraiser for the National Congress of Italian Canadians. “New Jersey’s Bad Boy” Mike Marino is coming to New Westminster! Jersey City native, Mike Marino, will be bringing his new comedy show, “Welcome to the Family,” to New Westminster, Friday April 21, 7pm at the Anvil Centre. 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. This is a stand-up comedy show not to be missed. 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. In 2008, Marino was inducted into the New Jersey Comedy Hall of Fame, and in 2015 he was awarded the USO Bob Hope Comedy Award for his regular performances for the U.S. military. Opening the show for Mike is singer, songwriter, producer, playwright, actor, and philanthropist Maria Manna! Singing hits made famous by Rosemary Clooney, Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, Maria will take you on a journey that will make you feel like you’re Italian! Maria is an award-winning, Italian-Canadian jazz, blues and gospel vocalist who has performed with legendary greats. 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 the first female in Alberta to record an album in Italian, earning herself an induction into the music archives of Alberta. Hope to see you there, Bada-Bing!