Bert Kreischer, who plays Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida on Nov. 15, 2024. Credit: Photo via bertkreischer/Twitter

Over the summer, Bert Kreischer filmed his sixth Netflix special at St. Petersburg’s Mahaffey Theater. This weekend, he returns to Pinellas County to lend a helping hand.

“Anything that happens to the state of Florida, I always feel like happens to me. I think all Floridians feel this way. Florida defined me and the Bay area is family. I will do anything to help family,” the 52-year-old Jesuit grad, and Van Wilder-inspiration, said in a press release.

His Bert Aid set, co-organized with radio host Mike Calta, will donate proceeds to Metropolitan Ministries’ efforts to help those affected by back-to-back hurricanes.

The full comedy lineup hasn’t been announced, but in addition to Kreischer (obviously) we can confirm that previous Best of the Bay winner Johnny B will perform.

Tickets to Bert Kreischer & Mike Calta Present Bert Aid happening Friday, Nov. 15 at Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater are still available and start at $63.50.
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This article appears in Nov 7-13, 2024.