Welcome Week needed a midweek moment. Here it is.
Comedy Night is making its Welcome Week debut! There’s no better way to break the ice than a room full of people laughing together.
Opener Renee Groux gets the crowd going, then headliner Ola Dada takes it home. One night. Come meet your people.
🎁 Show up for a chance to win the WUSA Ultimate Prize Pack!
🥤 Refreshments will be available while supplies last.
About the Performers
Ola Dada
Ola Dada is a Nigerian Canadian comedian whose special Unlimited Dada is streaming on Amazon Prime and Apple TV. He’s headlined Just for Laughs, hosted the 2025 JUNO Awards comedy showcase, and was a semi-finalist on Canada’s Got Talent. Known for sharp, heartfelt storytelling rooted in his Nigerian upbringing and Canadian experience — this is an intimate show from one of Canada’s most exciting comedic voices. The kind you’ll be telling people you went to.
Renee Groux
Renee Groux is a stand-up comedian in Kitchener-Waterloo. She has appeared on Don’t Tell Comedy, Guelph Comedy Festival, and the 2022 Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is also the co-producer and host of Fever Dream Comedy, running Kitchener’s longest-running all-women showcase, Girl Night. Her debut comedy album, “We’re Not Friends” can be heard on SiriusXM – watch the full special on YouTube.
Content Notice As with all live performances, comedic content is not scripted or controlled by WUSA. We always want to do our best to ensure our events are a welcoming and safe space for all students. If you have concerns, please reach out to us in advance at events@wusa.ca.
RSVP
RSVPs open May 1st — grab your spot before they’re gone. Limited spots available at the door, first come first served.
Entry Requirements
This event is exclusive to Waterloo undergraduate students who:
- Are enrolled in Spring term courses or are on a work term/co-op, and
- Have paid their Spring term fees.
Students who do not meet these requirements at check-in may be denied entry. Please bring your WatCard. This is an all-ages event.
⚠️ Accessibility note: If you require accommodations or support to participate, please contact us in advance.
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Event is subject to change. Visit this page for the most up to date details.