Join Council on Aging – Southern California for An Evening of Comedy, our signature fundraising event bringing together laughter, community, and purpose in support of older adults throughout Southern California and our SmileMakers Program.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM PST
Renaissance Newport Beach Hotel
Check-in & Reception: 5:30 PM
Tickets are $300 per person
Mystery Wine Cellar | Opportunity Drawing | Live & Silent Auctions | Dinner | Comedy Hour

MEET THE COMEDIANS

Headliner: Don McMillan
Don McMillan is a former Silicon Valley engineer turned award-winning comedian known for blending smart, clean comedy with charts, graphs, Venn diagrams and plenty of laughs. A finalist on America’s Got Talent, Don has also appeared on The Tonight Show, HBO and Comedy Central. His viral “Life After Death by PowerPoint” has been viewed more than 50 million times, making his unique brand of comedy a favorite with audiences around the world.

Now, with Don McMillan 2.0: Powered by AI, Don takes on technology, artificial intelligence and everyday life in what has been called “The Funniest PowerPoint Presentation You’ll Ever See!”

Co-Host: Fritz Coleman
A Southern California favorite, Fritz Coleman spent nearly four decades as NBC4’s beloved weathercaster while building an accomplished career as a stand-up comedian and performer. Known for his warm, observational humor and unmistakable storytelling style, Fritz brings a uniquely Southern California perspective—and plenty of laughs—to the Evening of Comedy stage.

Co-Host: Frances Dilorinzo
Frances Dilorinzo is an acclaimed comedian and performer whose energetic storytelling finds the humor in family, relationships, aging and everyday life. A longtime favorite of Evening of Comedy audiences, Frances brings her quick wit, infectious personality and relatable humor back to the stage as one of this year’s co-hosts.

Three comedians. One unforgettable night. One important cause.