Dave Chappelle to perform 2 Ohio shows — here's where and how you can see him

Summer camp is coming and the head counselor is Dave Chappelle.

The award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter and TV/film producer will continue a tradition he began as a response to the pandemic by offering two shows at Wirrig Pavilion, an outdoor venue in Yellow Springs, on Aug. 23-24.

Tickets will go on sale at noon Wednesday at ticketmaster.com.

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Initially started as a way to provide economic — and comedic — relief to the comedian's home community, the seasonal shows have been dubbed "Dave Chappelle's Summer Camp."

Dave Chappelle and Friends will present two shows at Wirrig Pavilion in Yellow Springs on Aug. 23-24. Tickets go on sale at noon Wednesday at ticketmaster.com.
Dave Chappelle and Friends will present two shows at Wirrig Pavilion in Yellow Springs on Aug. 23-24. Tickets go on sale at noon Wednesday at ticketmaster.com.

These shows will be phone-free. Use of phones, smart watches and accessories will not be allowed in the venue. Upon arrival, all phones, smart watches and accessories will be secured in individual Yondr pouches that will be opened at the end of the event.

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Guests keep possession of their devices at all times and can access them throughout the event in designated phone-use areas in the venue. Anyone seen using a device (phone, smart watch or accessories) during the performance will be escorted out of the venue by security.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Dave Chappelle to perform comedy shows in Yellow Springs on Aug. 23-24