#comedy-festival

#comedy-festival

Navigating an industry dominated by white, cisgender, heterosexual men takes a lot of courage, thankfully, Kemah Bob is brimming with it. In 2018, she founded The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club, better known as FOC, with the aim of giving women and trans comedians the tools to take over the comedy world. The American comedian, who uses she/they pronouns, has appeared on Richard Osman's House of Games and BBC's QI. Her comedic skill is undeniable,

THE CHAMELEONSPost-punk greats The Chameleons have announced a spring 2026 North American tour in support of last year's Arctic Moon. The Veldt open all dates, and stops include Minneapolis, Chicago, Detroit, Toronto, Montreal, Brooklyn, DC, Philly, Asbury Park, Richmond, Tampa, Nashville, Austin and more. TRAUMA RAY / GLIXENRising shoegaze bands Trauma Ray and Glixen are going on a co-headlining tour this spring, and tour gets even 'gazier with support from Her New Knife, Knifeplay, Keep, and Money on select dates.

From Dec. 5 to 7, the city will host the inaugural Ashland Sarcasm Festival (ASF!), a three-day comedy takeover designed to fill theaters, bars, and restaurants with sharp wit, satire, and laughter. "This festival is our love letter to Ashland's clever, quirky soul - and to the power of laughter to bring us together," said Matt Hoffman, creative director of Storytown Ashland, the nonprofit producing the event in partnership with Epic Ashland.

Welp, either way, the lineup for the second annual Lil Rhody Laugh Riot was announced Thursday, and it's all A-listers, baby. Tickets go on sale Nov. 7 for the Providence comedy fest, scheduled for March 26-29 of next year. The lineup includes John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler, Jay Pharoah, Marc Maron, Andrew Schulz, Bob the Drag Queen, and others, with more artists to be added as the fest nears. It's presented by The VETS, PPAC and PFM Corp.

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"This comedy festival marks a unique opportunity for attendees to enjoy top-notch performances while indulging in cannabis, creating a one-of-a-kind experience in a premier lounge setting in San Francisco."

HellaFunny and Funcheap are launching a free monthly outdoor comedy festival at Bay Street Emeryville, featuring top Bay Area comics and exciting giveaways.