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Ben Bankas

Sat, Dec 5, 1:50 AM UTC · Sarasota, FL

by @laugh.towndid:plc:k6owgpe2rkkchoiivxhzp2t4 · indexed 6d ago

Merged into a curated record: Ben Bankas

at://did:plc:k6owgpe2rkkchoiivxhzp2t4/community.lexicon.calendar.event/3mpeyybund2xm

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  "createdAt": "2026-06-10T06:49:33.074Z",
  "description": "*SPECIAL EVENT* Originally from Toronto, Canada Ben Bankas now lives in Austin, TX where he performs as a regular at the Comedy Mothership. Ben created a following of loyal fans from across the world while selling out shows in Canada before doing the same in the USA. Ben has performed with the likes of Tony Hinchcliffe, Andrew Schulz. Ben's Podcast \"Bankas Podcast has featured numerous comedians seen on Kill Tony. Ben has headlined notable venues such as Danforth Music Hall in Toronto, Canada, The Hollywood Improv in Hollywood, California and New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey.",
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}

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distinctFromEvent matchtrusted3d ago
Not the same as event/3mw3hciygrcbz
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distinctFromEvent matchtrusted3d ago
Not the same as event/3mulsqqmxjk4n
How:dedupeby a rulescore 58by Event match
titleSimilarity 100titleFrequency 63