Founded by comedian Joanna Briley, the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest showcases some of the funniest Black Women, LGBTQ+, and Non-Binary individuals. The five-day event will run Juneteenth weekend at various venues in the Bed-Stuy area and comedy clubs in Manhattan.
The festival will feature four days stand-up, storytelling and panels. Headliners include Leighann Lord, Meshelle “Indie Mom of Comedy,” Meme Simpson, Franqi French, Shatara Curry, Areshia McFarlin, and Calise Hawkins and Rhonda Hansome, plus other special guests such as Sam Jay and Erin Jackson.
Upcoming Shows:
Caroline’s on Broadway
Wed. June 16th 7PM
“The Trailblazers” with Tacarra Williams, Sam Jay, Janelle James, Ashima Franklin, and Dulce Sloan with Host MeMe Simpson.
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New York Comedy Club
Wed. June 16th at 10:30PM
85 E. 4th St.
“Joke Sistas” Headliner Series
Calise Hawkins, Mugga, Erin Jackson, Glo Butler – Host and Headliner Meshelle “The Indie-Mom of Comedy”
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Gotham Comedy Club
Thursday June 17th at 10PM
208 West 23rd St. & 7th Ave.
“Black Don’t Crack”
Dara Jemmott – Host
Millz Lane, Eb the Celeb, Shelly Colman, Woo Woo the Comedian, Vernita Bostick, Alexis McKenzey, Shanell Renee, and Festival Headliner Meshelle “The Indie Mom of Comedy”
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Stand Up NY
Thursday June 17th at 10PM
236 West 78th St.
“Bits & Sass”
Algiers Diamond – Host
Onika McLean, Norah Yahya, Von DeCarlo, Brittany Carney, Courtney Bee, and Festival Headliner Franqi French.
