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K Jay the Comedian

Thursday October 20th 2022

Island Resort & Casino
W 399 US 2 & 41 Harris, MI

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Cost:  Free (MUST BE 18+)

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JOIN US at the Island Resort & Casino, Club Four One! (8PM EST)

Ace comic K Jay the Comedian, aka, Kelechi Jaavaid could walk into an empty room and have a good time jump off.
The seasoned veteran owns a singular, laid back style that turns a stand-up stage into his living room, the audience into his guests and the evening into a funfest of topical humor.
His sketches are witty depictions of everyday life via wry, bone-dry scenarios. K Jay’s a natural born cutup who gives your funny bone a true workout. 
For good measure, a strapping 6’ 6” and classically handsome, he’s done modeling stints for such clients as Big & Tall Casual Male, Best Buy, Dinty Moore and Science Museum of Minnesota.
His fitness workout was featured in Minneapolis Star Tribune segment “How I Got This Body”. 
K Jay has played in the NBA summer league and has three summer Pro-Am championship in Minneapolis.
He has also acted at nationally renowned Playwrights Center and Brave New Workshop with a full scholarship for improvising acting. 
K Jay currently co-hosts cable access show, “Man Up”. He has also appeared on TMZ. Divorce Court, The Bill Cunningham Show, The Morning Show on NBC and Focus Five on ABC.

Annual events in Escanaba

Are you uncertain when to plan your trip to the Bays de Noc? Check out some of our popular annual events and come during your favorite! 

Rapid River Relic Ride

Each year, this vintage snowmobile ride, show and swap happens in the last weekend of January. Do you have an older sled yourself? Come join the fun! The group also makes announcements on their Facebook page. 

The Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby

In February, this ice fishing derby invites anglers to the Walleye capital of the world. The bigger your catch, the better the prize! Find updated information as the event nears on our Big Freeze Ice Fishing Derby page. 

Memorial Day, Independence Day and Labor Day Celebrations

Spend your long weekend in the Bays de Noc and celebrate our country with us! Plan for parades, picnics, live music, fireworks, food and more. Search the event calendar for these specific weekends to find each municipality’s plans. 

Kruisin' Klassics

As June approaches, the classic cars cruise into the Bays for the Kruisin’ Klassics Car Show and Swap Meet at the U.P. State Fair Grounds. Peruse the vehicles on display, see who wins best in show awards, test your own speed in a fun run and stick around for the grand finale — a parade!

Fayette Heritage Days

This August event at Fayette Historic State Park and Townsite celebrates the “hey-day” of Fayette as a bustling iron smelting town. Activities include period displays, food, music and a historic baseball game —1860’s style. And you will be invited to play! 

U.P. State Fair 

Since 1928, the Upper Peninsula State Fair has delighted folks from all over as they experience and celebrate the unique culture of Michigan’s U.P. It’s seven days of thrilling rides, enthralling grandstand shows and lots of blue ribbon fun. 

Yooper Fest

Celebrating Yoopers! Each September, join others on Ludington Street in downtown Escanaba as they visit vendors, play games, eat delicious food and enjoy live music and more. 

Holiday Events

Plan your winter trip around these annual holiday events! 

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