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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Shamrock Festival Gala

Shamrock Festival Gala

Anime Club at the Library

Anime Club at the Library

Open Craft Bar at the Library!

Open Craft Bar at the Library!

Most Blessed Sacrament Women’s Guild

Most Blessed Sacrament Women’s Guild

The Rise Up Singing Group

The Rise Up Singing Group

AUTHOR RUSSELL BANKS TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY

AUTHOR RUSSELL BANKS TO SPEAK AT LIBRARY

Senior Center Book Group

Senior Center Book Group

Supper Sleuths

Supper Sleuths

Wakefield Weeknights and More!- Karaoke Meet Up

Wakefield Weeknights and More!- Karaoke Meet Up

Theatre To Go's - Love On The Brink - An Evening of One Act Plays

Theatre To Go's - Love On The Brink - An Evening of One Act Plays

Wakefield Repertory Theater presents a musical adaptation of "Little Women"

Wakefield Repertory Theater presents a musical adaptation of "Little Women"

Wakefield Repertory Theater presents a musical adaptation of "Little Women"

Wakefield Repertory Theater presents a musical adaptation of "Little Women"

New Meetup for Wakefield Weeknights and More!

New Meetup for Wakefield Weeknights and More!

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Series of new programs on food at the Library

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Series of new programs on food at the Library

Book Swap at the Library

Book Swap at the Library

CHILDREN’S CONCERT WITH PETER SHERIDAN

CHILDREN’S CONCERT WITH PETER SHERIDAN

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Laramie Project"

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Laramie Project"

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Laramie Project"

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Laramie Project"

42nd Street

42nd Street

The Rimers of Eldritch - Crime, Secrets in a Small Town

The Rimers of Eldritch - Crime, Secrets in a Small Town

The Edwards Twins Return!

The Edwards Twins Return!

Sunfish - World Premiere Event & Musical Adventure

Sunfish - World Premiere Event & Musical Adventure

CSF Dinner Dance

CSF Dinner Dance

Wakefield Meetups at Dockside Trivia

Wakefield Meetups at Dockside Trivia

Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents Christine Lavin

Linden Tree Coffeehouse presents Christine Lavin

Open House showcasing the New Theater Space at the Wakefield High School!

Open House showcasing the New Theater Space at the Wakefield High School!

Playwrights' Festival

Playwrights' Festival

Meet The Author - Tim O'Leary

Meet The Author - Tim O'Leary

Love is Blind, A Valentine Concert

Love is Blind, A Valentine Concert

Magazine Giveaway at Beebe Library

Magazine Giveaway at Beebe Library

Anime Club Meeting

Anime Club Meeting

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" in the new theater at WHS (matinee)

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" in the new theater at WHS (matinee)

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" in the new theater at WHS

WMHS Drama Club presents "The Diary of Anne Frank" in the new theater at WHS

Lynnfield Community Schools presents Seussical!

Lynnfield Community Schools presents Seussical!

CHILDREN’S CONCERT WITH PETER SHERIDAN

CHILDREN’S CONCERT WITH PETER SHERIDAN

An Evening of A Cappella at St. John's Prep

An Evening of A Cappella at St. John's Prep

Calling Aviv, Straight Ca$h, All She's Got, Stew and Drew

Calling Aviv, Straight Ca$h, All She's Got, Stew and Drew

Lend Me a Tenor

Lend Me a Tenor

Lend Me A Tenor