Charlestown-born Steve Sweeney is known as the "undisputed King of Boston comedy“, the embodiment of the city he calls home, a local guy who has become a nationally recognizable talent.

Sweeney is known not only as a headlining comedian, but also through his many memorable TV and movie appearances. During the early 1970s, a small group of Boston 'would-be' comedians performed regularly at a comedy club started by Martin Olson and Barry Crimmins in a back room of the Chinese restaurant, Ding-Ho, near Inman Square in Cambridge, MA. This group also included such unknowns as Lenny Clarke, Kevin Meaney, Jay Leno, Bobcat Goldthwait, Bill Sohonage, and Steven Wright. Steve stood out from the crowd by incorporating his great insight into the New England political scene into his act.

He was the first of the Boston super-stars to break into television, appearing on "Park Street Under," a Boston based sitcom that many believe was the inspiration for the highly successful television show "Cheers." He's also been on "Late Night with David Letterman," "Evening at The Improv" and "Comics Come Home." You might remember his small but hilarious parts in films such as Rodney Dangerfield's "Back to School," Judd Apatow's "Celtic Pride," and "There's Something About Mary" with Ben Stiller.

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Masters of Flight: Birds of Prey Show at Stone Zoo

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Poetry & Pizza @ the Library

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Event Spotlight: Girls Night: The Musical

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Kelly McLean Thumbs-Up Scholarship Walk

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Recently Read Book Group

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Drawing Class at the Library

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Wakefield Weeknights and More Meetup for Stump Trivia in Beverly

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Movies Every Wednesday at the Senior Center

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Monthly Craft with Karen at the Senior Center

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Pig Time at the Book Oasis for April Vacation

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North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network magic show

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Wakefield Weeknights and More Meet at Maddy's in Saugus for Open Mic Comedy and Music

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Meet the Authors of the Newest Wakefield History Book, Lake Quannapowitt

Meet the Authors of the Newest Wakefield History Book, Lake Quannapowitt

Meet the Authors of the Newest Wakefield History Book, Lake Quannapowitt

Meet the Authors of the Newest Wakefield History Book, Lake Quannapowitt

Meet the Authors of the Newest Wakefield History Book, Lake Quannapowitt

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Wakefield Weeknights and More to Capone's in Peabody

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Wakefield Visual Arts Department Hosts Arts Night for Wakefield Public Schools

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Meetup for Wakefield Weeknights and More

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Musician Jim Plunkett visits the Wakefield Rotary Club

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40th Annual Wakefield Antique Show This Weekend!

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Boston Children's Chorus, a Celebration of Shared Humanity

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Blossom at the Beebe Family Activities

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Book Group Meets to Discuss "Affliction"

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WMHS Freshman/Sophomore Dance

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Spend school vacation at Stone Zoo!

Spend school vacation at Stone Zoo!

Spend school vacation at Stone Zoo!

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Friendship Stories

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Comedy Night to benefit St. Joseph School

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Creative Spring Craft Show

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May Means MOM Craft Show - FOXBORO

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Karaoke MeetUp for Wakefield Weeknights and More

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Wakefield History Museum Open Hours

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Greenwood School PTO Parents Night Comedy Show

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Blossoms at the Beebe

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Jazz Night Concert at Galvin Middle School

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COMEDY NIGHT

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The 3rd Annual North Shore Folk Festival

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Wakefield High School Class of 2011 Presents The Annual Senior Variety Show

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