Special to the Herald
Bonkerz Comedy Night featuring Bret Ernst will be Saturday, Jan 11 at 6 p.m. (doors open) show begins at 8 p.m. at Oviedo Cultural Center, 357 Center Lake Lane, Oviedo.Tickets are from $20 to $50 and can be purchased at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1095654846139?aff=ebdsshios
Best known for his role as Louie LaRusso on Netflix’s Cobra Kai
Bret can currently be seen playing Louie LaRusso in the hit series Cobra Kai and is regarded as one of the best stand-ups in the business by his peers. He was recently listed as TOP 5 comedians working today by www.standupcomedyreview.com and “#16 of the 101 Funniest Comedians Working Today” by heckler.com and TBS. He first gained national notoriety as one of the stars of the movie, “Vince Vaughn’s Wild West Comedy Show,” and his “Comedy Central Presents” was voted #5 on the networks “Stand-Up Showdown” the same year it aired. More recently, his 2nd performance on Comedy Central’s “This Is Not Happening,” premiered March 2, 2018. In 2014, his self-released comedy album “American Comic” debuted on the I-Tunes Top 10, and his hour Special “Principal’s Office” can now be seen at www.bretcomedy.com. Deciding to control the distribution and content, Bret released his special for free to the public in JULY 2018, and currently has over 3 million views and counting.
This show is held inside The Oviedo Cultural Center at beautiful Center Lake Park. Doors will open at 7pm with bar service. Hilarity ensues at approximately 8pm.
BY REQUEST WE ARE OPENING THE DOORS AT 6PM. CASH/CC BAR AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6PM.
FOOD IS NOT AVAILABLE, so please plan accordingly. One of our sponsors is The Crazy Cork Wine Bar. They open at 4pm and you can grab some delicious wine and dinner before or after the show!
Tickets are $20 each during Early Bird until they sell out, and $25 after. Don't delay - secure your spot today! We do expect to sell out. ALL OF THESE SHOWS ARE 21+. There is adult language, content, themes, etc. Cash bar on site for your convenience & enjoyment. 21+. Drink responsibly.
Before or after the show feel free to enjoy the rest of beautiful Center Lake Park. There are three large lawn spaces, a dog park, a spectacular Veterans Tribute, splash pad and playground, and the Cantina concession stand. There is a little something for everyone at Center Lake Park! Of course, there are great new restaurants and bars within walking distance in the Oviedo on the Park area as well.
Plan to arrive early to secure your seats. There are also high top tables around the back as optional viewing areas as well. The room is typically on the cool side so you may want to bring a layer if you tend to run cold.
Free parking. No smoking/vaping. No drink minimum. Several bars/restaurants in very close proximity to enjoy before and/or after the show. Shows are for ages 21 and over.
Make sure to check out our other programs, events, amenities, and rental opportunities at Center Lake Park. Visit the City website at cityofoviedo.net or at OviedoRecNParks on Facebook and Twitter.
For more information on upcoming events, call our event hotline at 407-971-5590.
