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bidotorg · 2 years

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"If there’s anything about you that is good and genuine and true, and you can’t change it and don’t want to, live it! It’s fine. Just live it." - Franqi French

#FunnyBiNature #franqi french #bi #bisexual #bi pride #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqia #queer

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nakedcomedy · 4 years

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Next week! Treat yourself to this all star fundraiser show from the Ladies of Comedy & Comedy Gives Back. We're raising $$ to start a grant program dedicated to assisting Black comedians in need of financial aid. 100% of tix goin to pay the comics & to fund this new grant! Get your tix now at NoWhereComedyClub.com

#Black Comics Matter #BlackComicsMatter #Janelle James #Rob Haze #Calise Hawkins #Dewayne Perkins #Franqi French #Ladies of Comedy #LOCA #Comedy Gives Back

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cheapdatecomedy · 3 years

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Juneteenth Edition of *CHEAP DATE* Comedy Show! (Saturday, 6/19/21)--Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest

We’re so happy to be taking part in the second Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest! It’s a special Juneteenth show at Friends & Lovers.

Franqi French (NBC) https://franqifrench.com/

Shanel Hughes (Comedy Works New Faces Competition) shanelhughes.com

Donna Lewis (Black Girl Giggles Comedy Festival) https://linktr.ee/comediandonna

Kisha Peart (Broadway Comedy Club) www.kishapeart.com

Glo Butler (Glo in the City) www.twitter.com/@glo_inthecity

Patrice DeVeaux (Revolt TV) https://linktr.ee/Butisshefunny

Dawn B (The Stay Yo Ass At Home Comedy Show) https://dawnbfunny.com/

Vannessa Jackson (A Little Late with Lilly Singh) http://www.veryvannessa.com/

Chelsea Shorte (Boston Comedy Festival) https://www.chelseashorte.com/

Hosted by Sharron Paul (Impractical Jokers)

Big Laughs + Free Snacks = CHEAP DATE! An affordable night with NY’s funniest comedians! Plus free snacks, amazing prizes, games, and much more! Just $15. Two drink minimum for this show. Bring a date! And all your friends! And their dates!

Saturday, June 19th Doors @ 7:30pm/show @ 8pm

Friends & Lovers 641 Classon Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11238 Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/black-women-in-comedy-laff-fest-tickets-149831196141

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thelaughbutton · 4 years

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Variety announces their annual 10 comics to watch

Every year, Variety announces their annual 10 Comics to Watch around the time of the Just For Laughs festival. However, with 2020 being 2020, things got shifted around. Well, this week, the list is here. As always, there’s some on there that you would expect, and then a few you wouldn’t. But that’s always part of the fun.

In the past, the list has included names such as Patton Oswalt, Louis…

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#10 Comics To Watch #Brent Terhune #Caleb Hearon #Chad Goes Deep #Dewayne Perkins #Franqi French #Janelle James #Jenny Yang #Megan Stalter #news #Sarah Cooper #Ziwe Fumudoh

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theblackguywhotips · 4 years

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2135: Franqi French Toast

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Rod and Karen are joined by Franqi French to talk live during quarantine, California during Covid, creating new content during the lock down, we hate Trump, targeted Facebook ads, Herman Cain gets sick, Kanye West tweets he’s running for president,standing up for BLM, Barstool Sports controversy, speaking your mind, dealing with anger and more.

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funnythingshere0-blog · 6 years

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DC comedians get weird with these 12 shows

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DC comedians get weird with these 12 shows

Brock Snyder runs a series of pet fashion shows featuring color commentary by local comics. (Greystar Management)

If you live in D.C. and haven’t checked out a local comedy show, well, that’s like going to the Sistine Chapel and not looking up. The city’s comedy scene is spectacular, and no one knows why. Maybe it’s because D.C. has so many bored government workers in need of a creative outlet. Or perhaps comedy is the diamond that forms when youthful idealism is exposed to soul-crushing political reality. Whatever the reason, you can catch great comedy here any night of the week, including these offbeat shows that go beyond the usual “person with a microphone” format.

Broad Way

Franqi French

Female comedians star in this monthly show hosted by Franqi French, who sings show tunes between sets to make the name of the event a true pun. It sounds strange but it works, mostly because French is one funny broad who can really belt. (Next show: Thursday.) Drafthouse Comedy, 1100 13th St. NW; third Thursday of every month, 8:30 p.m., $5.

DMV Comedy Wars

Comedians from D.C., Maryland and Virginia go head-to-head to win prizes and glory. The losers end up covered in shame and Silly String. Host Jon Yeager — who hails from Baltimore and claims to be a neutral party — officiates, with the audience picking the winner. Even better, proceeds go to charity. (Next show: Thursday) DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St. NW; third Thursday of every month, 8 p.m., $10.

Attack of the Comics

Haywood Turnipseed, Jr.

At the Friday night version of this long-running comedy show, host Haywood Turnipseed brings the party along with a hip-hop DJ and local musicians. Turnipseed has also added a “Seventh Inning Soul Stretch,” so that no one misses a joke when the bar announces last call for drinks. (Next show: Friday) Drafthouse Comedy, 1100 13th St. NW; Fridays, 10:45 p.m., free.

iMusical Presents: Apocalypse How?

You, the audience, get to decide how the world will end in this improvised musical by Washington Improv Theater. You’ll be amazed as these talented folks invent coherent tunes about colanders and lost keys, or whatever random idea gets thrown their way. (Next show: Friday) Source, 1835 14th St. NW; Fri. & July 27 & Aug. 3, 7:30 &;9:30 p.m., $15-$18.

The Overachievers Comedy Show

Dj Bo and Martin Amini

The ’90s are still going strong at this monthly variety show, which is hosted by Silver Spring’s own Seinfeld, Martin Amini, DJ Bo spins hip-hop between sets, and the whole event erupts into a dance party at the end. It’s as if “In Living Color” never went off the air. The next show features Jason Weems, a stand-up who’s so funny, he can make his near-death experience and the resulting pile of medical bills seem hilarious. (Next show: July 26) DC Comedy Loft, 1523 22nd St. NW; July 26, 9 p.m., $5-$20.

My First, Last and Everything

Triple threat Reggie Melbrough — a musician, DJ and comedian — hosts this hybrid comedy show and trip down memory lane, where comedians talk about the tunes that soundtrack their lives. Three guests discuss the first record (or tape or CD) they ever bought, the most recent and the one they keep coming back to again and again. (Next show: Friday) The Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW; third Friday of every month, 8 p.m., $3.

Speechless

Could you give a presentation to a roomful of people on a topic you know nothing about? At this monthly show, local comedians give it a shot. All they have to work with is a deck of PowerPoint slides they’ve never seen before. Watch performers try to bluff their way to coherency in this clever show, hosted by Josh Kuderna. (Next show: July 26) Drafthouse Comedy, 1100 13th St. NW; fourth Thursday of every month, 7:30 p.m., $5.

Three Sheets Lecture

Want to learn about the integration of football, the history of menstruation and Aztec human sacrifice, all from comedian-lecturers who have had one too many drinks? Well, you missed those specific lectures, but you can catch equally interesting talks at future installments of this comedy show. All proceeds go to a local charity. (Next show: Aug. 3) The Dew Drop Inn, 2801 Eighth St. NE; first Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m., pay what you will.

The Summer Camp Show

Comedians leading singalongs and craft-making sessions and performing sketches and standup take you back to your childhood at this zany show. They also pass out free “bug juice” made with cranberry juice and rum, yum. (Next show: Aug. 8) The Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW; second Wednesday of every month, 8 p.m., free.

Pet Fashion Extravaganza

Perhaps D.C.’s highest-energy MC, Brock Snyder, officiates this series of pet fashion shows at area condos and apartments. See rescue dogs and pedigreed pooches face off for the coveted title of “best dressed” as local comedians provide color commentary. Email [email protected] for free tickets. (Next show: Aug. 14) The Hecht Warehouse, 1401 New York Ave. NE; Aug. 14, 7 p.m., free. The Ellington, 1301 U St. NW; Aug. 22, 7 p.m., free.

Comedy Potluck

Skits, slide shows, monologues and other oddball alt-comedy experiments come home to roost at this monthly open mic show. Arrive with an open mind and you’ll be surprised, amused and occasionally puzzled but probably never bored. (Next show: Aug. 15) The Wonderland Ballroom, 1101 Kenyon St. NW; third Wednesday of every month, 8:30 p.m., free.

Pale Blue Voyage

Fans of that viral honey badger clip and “Mystery Science Theater 3000” will enjoy this monthly showing of science and nature documentaries on a big screen with running commentary from local comedians Brittany Carney and Benjy Himmelfarb. (Next show: Aug. 21) Suns Cinema, 3107 Mt. Pleasant St. NW; Aug 21, 8 p.m., $10.

Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/07/19/d-c-comedians-get-weird-with-these-12-shows/

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winstonhcomedy · 5 years

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How’d Winston Do Last Night? 11/1

I HAVE BEEN BLOGGING CONSISTENTLY FOR A MONTH! Shit I guess it is a habit now. Hopefully I can’t kick it because this has been a super cool exercise. It keeps me accountable and I like knowing that good or bad I have to share my experience/set.

Sometimes when you do comedy you have to drive far to do fun stuff. Sometimes you have to drive far for stage time. Sometimes you have to drive far to be seen. Sometimes you have to drive far for little/no money. Sometimes you have to drive far and then drive immediately back. Sometimes you have to drive far to show you will drive far. Sometimes you drive far for delicious pizza and drink tickets. The point is driving a long ways for ten minutes of stage time is going to happen.

I did this last night. I am not complaining one bit. I was soooooo damn happy/lucky to be asked to do a show in Baltimore. I know that where I am as a comic I need to be doing this. I need to go to other cities when asked and absolutely murder so I can get booked even more. That’s the goal. Kill all the time wherever you are and keep getting booked. I was excited because this was going to be my first time doing comedy in Baltimore, and I got to do it at Umar Khan’s Gin and Jokes at Joe Squared. So I hop in my car after work and drive 3 1/2 hours to do my ten minutes for some gas money, drinks, and delicious pizza (REAL GOOD PIZZA).

This show has a great reputation. Umar is a funny/genuine/nice dude who I legitimately really enjoy talking/hanging with. So when he asked me if I would drive up and do this show I was ALL IN! Umar has built a super solid show that I would honestly reccomend people try to get on.

It is once a month in the basement area of a cool little Italian/pizza joint. You walk down the steps into a dope setup of about 60 seats, a bar to the side, and lots of standing room.

I get there pretty early and Umar is setting up. We have a fun time shooting the shit about recent shows we had done, and shows we want to do. He talked about a heckler named “Juan” who he lost his shit on the month before, and how he hopes tonight’s show doesn't have that. He said the dude was being super rude, and he went in on him. Then I meet the bar/venue staff and they’re also super dope. You can tell they want the show to be as successful as Umar and that is absolutely huge. I can’t tell you how many places will give someone a show and then expect it to all rest on the show runner. Having a successful local show relies just as much on the venue supporting/advertising as it does the show runner booking good comics/advertising.

I set up my camera as I wait for the other comics to show up. The other comics on the show are Franqi French (very hilarious lady who runs some dope shows in DC), Eddie Morrison (a dude I met doing Jon Yeager’s comedy wars show. Super funny and fun hang), and closing out is Cerrome Russel (funny ass dude I met when he opened for Stavros Halkias at The Southern).

Once the doors open the other comics show up and it starts to get pretty packed. The room has crazy good energy. Sometimes you can tell if the crowd is going to suck or not, but these guys had good show energy. I could tell it was going to be a positive experience. I get to talk/joke around with Franqi, and Eddie for a bit which is always a treat.

We start the show about 15 minutes late because people are still filing in and getting drinks. The energy is electric and Umar finally goes up. He has a super strong set mixing crowd work with material. He does some local humor I didn’t understand at all. Apparently something called Union had banned children and started talking about Squeegee Kids (I legit have absolutely no idea what the hell that meant BUT IT KILLED). He’s up there for about 15 minutes, and really sets the show up to succeed! Right before I go up Eddie jokingly leans over and goes, “if you bomb here you are terrible at comedy.”

He brings me on stage next and laydees/baybees DADDY HAD A HOT ONE! I hit the stage and immediately go into my crowd work. I am zipping back and forth between a hot black guy, a dude wearing a “let’s f**k in a voting booth” shirt, a guy in a ravens hat, sexy fella named Doug, and a 25 year old guy who dates a 48 year old woman. Umar had spoken to the dude with the older gf first and got some good laughs out of it so I already knew where I wanted to go with the crowd work on him. I got to do my favorite thing which is make a joke about one person and keep calling back to it during crowd work. I was really feeding off of the energy of the crowd, and could have done that set for an hour.

After about 6 minutes of crowd work I did my joke about arming teachers. It works super well and I get an applause break. The joke keeps building and I ended on a super solid laugh. All in all this was an amazing set. I felt like that set is the kind of comic I want to be. I will never be an all jokes guy. I know that. Crowd work feels too good, and is too natural for me to not do it. I also know that I don’t want to only do crowd work. I love a good 50/50 mix.

I’d give this set an A. I’m really proud of it.

After I get off stage I start packing my stuff up while Franqi continues the energy of the show and keeps killing. I grab my pizza, thank Umar, and get in my car and drive 3 1/2 hours back home.

This was a night for the ages. 7 hours in a car for 10 minutes of jokes. I’d make that trade everyday of the week. Night’s like this really make me think I should be doing this and I will never quit. Only time will tell if this is true, but I really hope so.

That’s it for today sweetums. I love you all very much. Thanks for reading (if anyone is reading) these posts for the past month. It’s been super cathartic for me to just write this stuff down and be accountable. If you like reading this and have any suggestions let me know. I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH !!! XOXOXOXO

#comedy #baltimore #love #gin and jokes #hilarious #maryland #dmv #improv #crowd work #pizza #Joe squared

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therealleeclay · 6 years

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Franqi French | Magooby's Joke House (at Magoobys Joke House)

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faleuniversity-blog · 6 years

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Fale University is a live comedic lecture series. Stand-up comedians satirize academic culture by presenting on the subject in question, adhering to totally legit scholarly principles.

This month is Black Atlantic Studies.

Tickets

$10

8:30PM SOLD OUT

10:30PM TICKETS

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Russ Green (BET)

Haywood Turnipseed (Attack of the Comics)

Romane Walters (Romane & Lettuce)

Adrian Rodney (DC Improv Comedy Club)

Chelsea Shorte (Tagg Nation)

Steven Chen (Underground Comedy DC)

Franqi French (DC Drafthouse Comedy Theater)

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Facilitated by:

Brittany Carney (Kennedy Center)

Naomi Karavani (LA Laugh Factory)

#featured #first #comedy

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thecrownbaltimore · 7 years

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Tonight!

Red : SKIN TIGHT // DJ LANDIS EXPANDIS 9pm - Free https://www.facebook.com/events/599321126932106/ Blue : NIGHT GRUUVS w/ DJ John Johnson & DJ Ron Tinsley 9pm - Free https://www.facebook.com/events/242920089478115/ Back Bar : What a Joke Baltimore - Chris Hudson Comedy NightWarm-Up: Chris HudsonHosts: Patrick Storck & John BennettComedians: Mark Miller, Bunny Themelis, Franqi French, Dan Marse-Kapr. 930PM doors / 10PM show // $10 https://www.facebook.com/events/230262330733644/

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thegabbonessoshow · 6 years

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#Gab Bonesso #Pgh Comedy #Howard Lester #Franqi French #Helen Wildy #Brillobox Pgh #Hipster Clubs #Venues #Comedy venues #Alternative Comedy #Tobey Maguire #Pgh Arts #Free Shows #Freedom #Left leaning comedy #liberals #Liberal Comedy #Save America with Humor #Misra Records

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