Comedy at The Kessler: Linda Stogner, Flo Hernandez, Dez O'Neal, CAIN, & Corey Cherry, Jr

hosted by Angela Owen

Date

Friday

August 14, 2026

Time

Doors 7:00pm

Showtime 8:00pm

Lobby 6:00pm

Location

The Kessler (map)

1230 W. Davis St.

Dallas TX 75208

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Linda Stogner

Emmy-award winner, Linda Stogner, is a true original with a unique comedy style. Her zany imagination, storytelling skills and unusual point of view have earned her many comedy honors including her own Dry Bar comedy special, “Linda Stogner; Welcome to My Planet,” that premiered earlier this year. She is the winner of 2014 Funniest Comic in Texas and Funniest Female Comedian in the Heartland 2019. The comedian/filmmaker has appeared in the Emmy Award winning PBS/ABC television series, “Life 360.” She has also appeared in American Network’s LOL Comedy Special and The Joan Rivers Comedy Special.

She has performed at comedy festivals and competitions around the country including the prestigious HBO’s Women in Comedy Festival 2019, Laughing Skull Comedy Festival 2015 – 2017. She was a semi-finalist in both the 2016 Seattle International Comedy Competition and the 2015 Boston Comedy Festival and a finalist in the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Linda has worked with Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kathleen Madigan, Brian Regan, Elayne Boosler, Bruce Bruce, Bill Maher, Janeane Garofalo, and Joan Rivers.

Dez O'Neal

Dez O'Neal was dubbed the "Funniest Comic In Texas" out of 500 contestants! He also was a Top 3 Finalist in the 2020 San Diego comedy festival and was jus the winner of the 2021 Fort Wayne World Series of comedy.Dez O'Neal also known as the DOC, the funny doctor living the mantra that laughter works just as good as medicine, is a (Dallas) DFW Stand-Up Comedian introduced to the arts via acting/theatre. Three years ago, he took his naturally humorous personality and his theatre training to the stage as a Stand-Up Comedian, and has built and building a supportive following based off his comedic prowess.

Dominating the local scene, and currently working as a traveling comedian, Dez O'Neal is definitely one to keep your eye on. With his classic approach to comedy, one sit in on one of this comic's jokes you'll find yourself taking in a deep breath of fresh air. He restores the belief that a comic can actually still have punch lines and be funny! Join the movement and support a classic in the making: Dez O'Neal Comedy!

CAIN

CAIN is a Comedian born and raised in Dallas, TX. He credits his comedic sensibility to his upbringing in a family full of roasters. In his youth, he looked for acceptance by making his older sister laugh, which quickly sparked the passion he has for entertaining.

Now, he impresses every audience put in front of him with his stories of early life with an unorthodox upbringing, his dating life, his unique perspective of the world, & hidden discussions of what makes him who he is. This comic is guaranteed to leave wanting more.

CAIN recently won the 2025 funniest person in Dallas Competition and has performed at comedy clubs and theaters all over Texas and has shared the stage with greats like Ralph Barbosa, Matt McCusker, Brian Simpson, Ian Fidance, and many more.

Corey Cherry, Jr

Corey Cherry is a fast rising comedian in the DFW area. With his quick witted observations and inviting delivery, he has a way of captivating any audience he encounters. He has opened for comedians such as Lil JJ, Lav Luv, lil rel ,tony rock and Blaq Ron, and has his own mini special on youtube entitled "Coach Box"and just released his second special entitled “30for30 on the newest platform called VantaBlackTV. Corey is deemed one of the best off the cuff comics in the area and is just getting started

Flo Hernandez

Flo Hernandez is a celebrated stand-up comedian hailing from Dallas, Texas. Known for his larger than life personality and razor-sharp wit, Flo has been captivating audiences with his humor and unmatched stage presence for over a decade. Born and raised in Dallas, his unique brand of comedy blends observational humor, storytelling, and clever one-liners, making him a true master of crowd work. Flo’s humor is both relatable and refreshing, as he dives into everyday topics with a twist that leaves audiences roaring with laughter.

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