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PRESENTED BY THE ROZSA CENTER AND LATE NIGHT PROGRAMMING
The Rozsa and Late Night Programming are proud to present this year's 2027 Winter Carnival Comedian, Ashley Gavin! A comedian based in New York City, Ashley originally trained as a computer scientist before pursuing comedy full time. She's been featured on Netflix is a joke, Hulu, and Comedy Central, but is best known for her viral crowd work videos on TikTok and top charting podcast We're Having Gay Sex. She exploded onto the internet last year by showcasing her rare ability to authentically engage and improvise with guests on her podcast and audience members while on stage. Winter Carnival continues its tradition of bringing the best up and coming comedians to the Rozsa with Ashley Gavin!
Things to know
DATE | Friday, February 5, 2027
TIME | 10 p.m.
SEATING BEGINS | 9:30 p.m.
LOCATION | Rozsa Center
EST. RUN TIME | TBA
SEATING | Reserved
PUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($32 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able?
MICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Single Sign-on. What is Student Rush?
CONTENT GUIDANCE | Adult humor, profanity, racial humor, references to sexual situations and drug use.
Get tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Office Hours.
Thanks to Our Sponsors
Support for this 2026/27 Rozsa Presenting Series event is sponsored in part by:

and the Rozsa Center's Circle of Supporters.
About the Performer
Ashley Gavin is an American stand‑up comedian, podcast host, writer, and actor known for her sharp wit, fearless honesty, and high‑energy stage presence. Raised in the United States and originally trained as a computer scientist, she left a more traditional tech career to pursue comedy full time, bringing a uniquely analytical and self‑aware perspective to her material. She has since built a devoted international fanbase through live tours, viral clips on social media, and her hugely popular podcast work. Fans who follow Ashley Gavin upcoming events often plan trips around Ashley Gavin shows when new announcements drop.
Learn more at ashleygavin.org
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About the Presenters
Late Night Programming is an initiative implemented by Student Leadership and Involvement with the help and support of many student organizations and student leaders. Entertainment is funded by the Student Activity Fee with additional support from co-sponsorships.
The mission of late night programming is to make an alcohol-free environment available to students through quality late night entertainment during prime social times. All performers will perform on Friday or Saturday Nights. Some performances may include adult material and content that might not be appropriate for all viewers. Learn more at mtu.edu/student-leadership/traditions/late-night
The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw together. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton, Michigan, the 80,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the inclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and out. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby, James and Margaret Black Performance Hall, Rozsa Backstage, Rozsa Art Galleries, and McArdle Theatre.
As the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, the Rozsa dramatically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours, ballet, cirque, music, and more.
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