BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Winter Carnival Comedian: Ashley Gavin - Rozsa Presenting Seri es X-WR-TIMEZONE:Eastern Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260910T164213Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_53082056856869 DTSTART:20270206T030000Z DTEND:20270206T040000Z DESCRIPTION:PRESENTED BY THE ROZSA CENTER AND LATE NIGHT PROGRAMMING\n\nThe Rozsa and Late Night Programming are proud to present this year's 2027 Wi nter 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 Ce ntral\, but is best known for her viral crowd work videos on TikTok and to p charting podcast We're Having Gay Sex. She exploded onto the internet la st year by showcasing her rare ability to authentically engage and improvi se with guests on her podcast and audience members while on stage. Winter Carnival continues its tradition of bringing the best up and coming comedi ans to the Rozsa with Ashley Gavin! \n\n\n\nThings to know\n\nDATE | Frida y\, February 5\, 2027\nTIME | 10 p.m.\nSEATING BEGINS | 9:30 p.m.\nLOCATIO N | Rozsa Center\nEST. RUN TIME | TBA\nSEATING | Reserved\nPUBLIC TICKETS | Pay As You're Able ($32 Full Fee) What is Pay As You're Able? \nMICHIGAN TECH STUDENT RUSH TICKETS | Login to rozsatickets.com using the MTU Singl e Sign-on. What is Student Rush?\n\nCONTENT GUIDANCE | Adult humor\, profa nity\, racial humor\, references to sexual situations and drug use.\n\nGet tickets at rozsatickets.com or at the Rozsa Box Office. View Rozsa Box Of fice Hours.\n\n Thanks to Our Sponsors\n\nSupport for this 2026/27 Rozsa P resenting Series event is sponsored in part by:\n\n\n and the Rozsa Ce nter's Circle of Supporters. \n\n About the Performer\n\n \n\nAshley Gavin is an American stand‑up comedian\, podcast host\, writer\, and actor kn own for her sharp wit\, fearless honesty\, and high‑energy stage presenc e. Raised in the United States and originally trained as a computer scient ist\, she left a more traditional tech career to pursue comedy full time\, bringing a uniquely analytical and self‑aware perspective to her materi al. 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 Ga vin shows when new announcements drop.\n\nLearn more at ashleygavin.org\n\ n \n\nThe Comedy Zone brings A-list caliber stand-up comedians to performi ng arts centers nationwide\, backed by a proven network of 60+ partner ven ues. Their turnkey approach delivers polished\, adaptable comedy programmi ng that consistently packs rooms and energizes diverse audiences from corp orate galas to festival stages. EastCoast Entertainment is the largest\, f ull-service entertainment agency in the country\, arranging unforgettable entertainment and producing custom events from coast-to-coast and around t he world. From weddings and social galas to college concerts and business entertainment\, we make your event a once-in-a-lifetime experience!\n\nLea rn more at ecetouring.com/artists/the-comedy-zone\n\n About the Presenters \n\n \n\nLate Night Programming is an initiative implemented by Student Le adership and Involvement with the help and support of many student organiz ations and student leaders. Entertainment is funded by the Student Activit y Fee with additional support from co-sponsorships.\n\nThe mission of late night programming is to make an alcohol-free environment available to stu dents through quality late night entertainment during prime social times. All performers will perform on Friday or Saturday Nights. Some performanc es may include adult material and content that might not be appropriate fo r all viewers. Learn more at mtu.edu/student-leadership/traditions/late-ni ght\n\n \n\nThe Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts cultivates a vibrant and connected community through experiences that bring the Keweenaw togeth er. Located on Michigan Technological University's campus in Houghton\, Mi chigan\, the 80\,000-square-foot arts center's design is inspired by the i nclined look of the local copper mine hoists and shaft houses inside and o ut. Event spaces include the Rozsa Lobby\, James and Margaret Black Perfor mance Hall\, Rozsa Backstage\, Rozsa Art Galleries\, and McArdle Theatre.\ n\nAs the largest theater in Michigan's Upper Peninsula\, the Rozsa dramat ically expands the region’s access to large-scale performing arts events including Broadway tours\, ballet\, cirque\, music\, and more.\n\n Relate d Events\n\n \n\nEisenhower Dance Detroit\nRozsa Center | Sept 12\, 2026 | 3 and 7:30 p.m.\n\nAkropolis Reed Quintet "Are we Dreaming the Same Dream ?"\nRozsa Backstage | Oct 2\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nHadestown\nRozsa Center | Oct 18\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nTerrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience\n Rozsa Center | Nov 13\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nFilosophy\nRozsa Center | Dec 4\, 2026 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nWinter Carnival Comedian: Ashley Gavin\nRozsa Cent er | Feb 5\, 2027 | 10 p.m.\n\nCirque Kalabanté\nRozsa Center | March 24\ , 2027 | 7:30 p.m.\n\nPuppy Pals LIVE\nRozsa Center | April 26\, 2027 | 6: 30 p.m.\n\nExplore all upcoming Rozsa Events.\n\n \n\n Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa\n\nRozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Di gital ProgramPlan your Parking​ \n\nGet Involved\n\nVolunteer to UsherDo nate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email \n\nView All Upcoming Events\n\n Personal Responsibility Statement\nNot all production s may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Ro zsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common p otentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to fam iliarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions pr ior to attending an event.\n\nViews Expressed Statement\nThe views\, infor mation\, thoughts\, or opinions expressed in this program or event are tho se of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the polici es of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Dat e: 2025/26. GEO:47.1175;-88.541695 LOCATION:Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts\, Black Performance Hall SUMMARY:Winter Carnival Comedian: Ashley Gavin - Rozsa Presenting Series URL;VALUE=URI:https://events.mtu.edu/event/ashley-gavin-rozsa-presenting-se ries-fy27 CATEGORIES:Arts and Entertainment CATEGORIES:Cultural CATEGORIES:Academics CATEGORIES:Social CATEGORIES:Art END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR