Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - It's a busy week in Lake Charles, and that will continue this weekend with a full weekend of stuff here in Southwest Louisiana. Comedian Gary Owen is going to be in Lake Charles this weekend, and we've got everything you need to know...

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Who is Gary Owen?

Gary Owen is a stand-up comedian and actor who became popular by performing comedy on television and in live shows. He started doing stand-up comedy in 1995 while he was serving in the Navy.

Owen says that at first, audiences did not always laugh at his joke, but that quickly changed when he performed in front of a Black audience and found success using the same material. Owen was once called “Black America’s Favorite White Comic” because many fans enjoyed his style of comedy. He became well known after appearing on BET’s Comic View and later acted in movies like Daddy Day Care, Little Man, and College. Owen has also released several comedy specials, including True Story, I Agree with Myself, and Black Famous.

If you've never seen Gary, go expecting a great time! He's going to tell stories, joke about everyday life, and share entertainment from his comedy career.

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Comedian Gary Owen Performing Live in Lake Charles on Saturday

Comedian Gary Owen is bringing his “No Hard Feelings” Tour to Lake Charles this weekend. The show will be this weekend inside the Rosa Heart Theatre at the Lake Charles Event Center on Saturday at 8 p.m.

For those wanting to check out Comedian Gary Owen, you can purchase tickets by heading to the box office at the Lake Charles Event Center, or by CLICKING HERE.

Check out some of Gary's stand-up content here:

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