Moose Jaw Families for Change (MJFFC) and Running Wild Rescue are teaming up to offer an adult comedy and magic show to help raise funds for the animal rescue organization.
Comedian and magician Chris Edwards will entertain the masses on Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. The show takes place at the Kinsmen Café at 431 Fourth Avenue Southwest. Tickets are $20, but since they are limited, only a few are left to purchase at the Kinsmen Café. This show is only for people over age 19, since there will be alcohol served and adult themes.
Running Wild Rescue reached out to MJFFC about hosting the event as part of a cross-promotional activity, explained Katie Statler, community co-ordinator for MJFFC. Families for Change has worked with the rescue organization in the past through good deeds and volunteerism.
As a non-profit organization, most money comes from fundraising activities and initiatives, she continued. Running Wild Rescue offers several services to the community, including rescuing and boarding animals, and daycare, so funding is always important.
The animal rescue organization reached out to Edwards — known for his shows for kids and all ages — to perform, Statler said. Edwards has also performed for clients with Families for Change, so the thinking was he would be a good entertainer for both groups.
“It’s good (to perform for both groups). I’m an animal lover myself, so it’s always nice to kind of help out with organizations like this in any way I can … ,” Edwards said. “I’m happy to do it.”
The Moose Javian has performed on and off during the past 10 years, but has done it mainly full-time the last three years, he explained. His main objective is to give people the opportunity to “let loose,” make them laugh and smile, and take their minds off the everyday issues they face.
Most shows Edwards has done during the last few years have been geared toward kids and all-ages crowds. However, he started doing more adult-focused shows in 2019. With the March 13 show, he noted it will be a rated R show since it will have adult themes and topics unsuitable for kids.
“I think people should come out because it’s certainly a unique event,” said Statler. “This is not something you see offered in the community. And this is also a great way to become familiar with both our organization and with Running Wild Rescue, and then likewise check out the show Chris has to offer.”
Statler added that MJFFC will benefit from the show since it will create more traffic through the café, which is a relatively new expansion. Attendees will be able to see the building and what it offers if they haven’t been there before.
For tickets call 306-693-2271.
