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AC Jokes: New Jersey's first cannabis-consumption comedy club

  • Writer: AC Jokes
    AC Jokes
  • May 25, 2024
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jun 22, 2024


Photo of AC Jokes Comedians
From left to right: Greg Girlado Jr, Buda The Comedian, Unknown, Gary G Garcia, Zach Pickett, Ray Vazquez

Ray Vazquez, co-owner of AC Jokes, will explain how this came to be.


"Picture this: the brainchild of a cannabis comedy club wasn't born overnight; it came from years of passionately loving both. It's like asking, 'How did you come up with the idea to put peanut butter and jelly together?' It just seemed like the logical next progression, right? So, join us on this hilarious journey where laughter and cannabis collide in the most epic way possible! Grab your tickets now because this is an adventure you won't want to miss!"



Photo of comedians Buda The Comedian and Ray Vazquez
From left to right: Buda The Comedian, Ray Vazquez

How it works


First things first, grab your tickets! We've got two options for you:


General Admission – This is your all-access pass, whether you're diving into the cypher or just here to enjoy the comedy show.


VIP "Green Card" – For our smoking aficionados, this is the golden ticket.


So, get ready to light up your night in more ways than one!


Photo of Ray Vazquez
ACJokes Owner and Comedian Ray Vazquez

How much?


GA: $30.00

VIP: $60.00


With each VIP "Green Card" ticket, you'll get a special tear-off voucher.


Here's the lowdown:

  • Each VIP attendee will receive a dated, sequenced tear-off voucher which is valid the day of the show and additional 4 days after.

  • Remember, the voucher expires five days after the show date, so don’t let it go up in smoke!



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Fans of AC Jokes with comedian Zach Pickett

Some background on AC Jokes.


"AC Jokes emerged from humble beginnings fueled by resilience and a passion for comedy," Vazquez says.


"When I arrived in Atlantic City seven years ago, the comedy scene was sparse, but I saw an opportunity. Despite recovering from back surgery, I dove headfirst into making comedy my full-time gig. I saw potential and lent my expertise, transforming empty calendars into packed venues."


"Despite challenges, including pandemic setbacks, our team persevered. With determination and teamwork, we overcame the obstacles."


"Today, AC Jokes stands as the top-rated comedy club in Atlantic City and New Jersey, offering a diverse lineup of talented comedians and fostering stronger relationships than ever before."


Photo of comedians Zach Pickett and Gary G Garcia
Comedians Zach Pickett and Gary G Garcia

Special events coming up


May 2024


Jason Scoop (premiere Trump impersonator) with viral YouTuber @stevewilldoit — May 25, 9 p.m.


Coco Brown —May 26, 6 p.m.


Pierre Edwards — May 26, 8 p.m.


June 2024


Aaron Berg —June 7, 9 p.m.


Aaron Berg —June 8, 7 and 9 p.m.


Don Jamieson — June 15, 8 p.m.


Steve Trevelise — June 22, 9 p.m.


Richie Redding — June 29, 9 p.m.






7 Comments


kevin_thompson
Jun 23

The peanut-butter-and-jelly line is cheesy but it kind of works here — it’s a niche combo, yet the logistics (GA vs VIP, vouchers, dates) feel thought through. I’d love to know if you’re planning to rotate themes or keep it more like a regular club lineup with different headliners. Randomly, the “you show up and the vibe is already curated” concept reminds me of StyleLookLab — different context, but same idea of reducing friction so people can just enjoy the experience.

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kevin_thompson
Jun 23

I’m curious how you handle the “consumption” part so it doesn’t step on the show itself — like, do people hang back in a separate area between sets or is it all one space? The ticket tiers make sense though, and it feels like a more organized version of pop-up events I’ve been to. Funny side note: the whole vibe contrast (cozy/wholesome visuals vs. adult night out) made me think of ghibli ai and how it flips ordinary photos into something totally different.

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kevin_thompson
Jun 23

The “VIP Green Card” voucher detail is actually helpful — a lot of places get vague about what’s included, but the 5-day window makes it feel like a real perk instead of just a buzzword. The whole laughter + cannabis setup kind of reminds me of how a classic vigenere cipher tool works — simple on the surface, but the rules matter if you want it to go smoothly.

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