Tampa Bay Comedy Calendar: November features Leslie Jones and JB Ball

Tampa Bay venues have announced a November comedy schedule featuring 30 booked dates for national headliners and regional performers. The lineup includes appearances by former 'Saturday Night Live' cast member Leslie Jones and local comedian JB Ball.

The calendar spans the first through last days of the month. Performances are scheduled at six primary venues, including the Tampa Theatre, Side Splitters, Funny Bone, Ruth Eckerd Hall, Snappers, and Benchmark International Arena. Ticket prices range from $20 to $58.50.

The month opens with a solo performance by Daniel Sloss on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Tampa Theatre. Tickets start at $47.25. Early in the month, Rickey Smiley performs at the same venue on Friday, Nov. 6, with tickets priced at $58.50 and up.

Mid-month events focus on multi-night engagements. David Koechner appears at Side Splitters in Tampa from Friday, Nov. 13, through Sunday, Nov. 15. Tickets for those shows are $37.69. During the same period, Lavell Crawford performs at Funny Bone in Ybor City from Nov. 13 to 15. Ben Bankas holds a sold-out run at Side Splitters in Tampa from Nov. 18 to 22, with additional shows scheduled for Nov. 25.

JB Ball opens for Brad Williams at Ruth Eckerd Hall on Thursday, Nov. 12. The event is set for 7 p.m., with tickets starting at $44.25. This appearance marks a return for the former 'Best of the Bay' winner to the region's largest concert hall.

The later part of the month features two television alumni. Tommy Davidson performs at Funny Bone in Ybor City on Friday, Nov. 20, and Saturday, Nov. 21. Tickets begin at $29. Leslie Jones appears at the Tampa Theatre on Friday, Nov. 20, with an 8 p.m. start time. Tickets for her show are $47.75 and up.

The month concludes with a television taping at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. Nick Cannon will host 'Wild 'n Out' on Monday, Nov. 30. The show is scheduled for 8 p.m., and tickets start at $52.75.

Smaller venues maintain consistent schedules throughout the month. Snappers in Palm Harbor hosts a series of single-night and multi-night shows, including performances by Tommy Savitt in early November and 'Big Irish' Jay Hollingsworth in late November. Tickets for Snappers shows are generally $22.50.

Side Splitters locations in Wesley Chapel and Tampa host rotating acts. Notable upcoming guests include Ryan Sickler, DC Benny, and Jason Cheny. Prices at Side Splitters vary by performer, with recent examples ranging from $23.80 to $43.25. Other venues in the circuit, such as Coconuts in St. Pete Beach, maintain a flat $20 ticket price for their scheduled comedians.