Calvin Evans at The Hobart Art Theater

Show starts at 7:30pm/Doors at 6pm

Event is 16 years or older (parental discretion advised)

Reserved tables and reserved seating event

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Calvin Evans is a nationally touring comedian. Finalist on "Bring the Funny" NBC and was showcased on Kevin Hart's "Hart of the City" Chicago native Calvin Evans comedy career began during his time at the University Illinois Champaign-Urbana. While obtaining his degree in Sport Management, he fell in love with stand up comedy and would put his business aspirations on hold. He took his talents back to Chicago and was quickly named Chicago’s Next Big Comic. Calvin received a Puma Scholarship to attend the famed Second City Training Center. Upon completing their Improv Conservatory program; Calvin was awarded a Bob Curry Fellowship. With stand up as his focus he traveled the country performing at colleges and clubs. In 2017 he was recognized as a New Face at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. In 2018 he was one of 8 finalist in "Bring the Funny" a nationwide NBC Standup competition.

His television credits include the Fox series APB, NBC’s Chicago PD, Sherman’s Showcase on IFC and Shameless on Showtime. He has also performed standup on the Kevin Hart Comedy Central series Hart of The City, LOL @ JFL, TruTV Laff Tracks , NBC Bring The Funny and reoccurring on the hit Comedy Central show SouthSide. His half hour Unprotected Sets special released in 2020 on EPIX and his debut comedy album B.O.R.N is available on all streaming platforms.

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