Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)

Come join us for a night of dark humor and laughter as we navigate through life's struggles with a comedic twist! (Porter Sq Books Seaport) Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy) is the event you don't want to miss! Join us at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition for a night filled with twisted humor and side-splitting laughter. Our lineup of comedians will have you in stitches as they tackle the darker side of life. Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Grab your friends and come on down for a night of unforgettable comedy at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition in the Seaport. Hosted By Emily Goldstein @emcellent Boston based Comedian, Clown, and Producer. Founder &amp; CEO of MOOISH Productions. Certified silly goose. Featuring AnaKarina @werkoutfits Katie Farrell @thehotfunnyone Meredith Boyce @boyceinbos *Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.*

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition

Silly Sh*t (Variety Show)

Get ready to laugh your a** off at our Silly Sh*t Variety Show - a night filled with hilarious jokes, ridiculous stories, and non-stop fun! We can't wait to see you all at the newly renovated Harvard Sq KiOSK (the same little building that Out of Town News was in), <a href="https://culturehouse.cc/projects/kiosk/">Culture House's</a> latest community pop-up! This comedy variety show will be filled with silly and random funnies. See you there! Hosted by Emily Goldstein @emcellent, @mooishproductions Featuring TBA Due to the smaller size of this venue, 14 seated tickets are available. Anyone else is welcome if they are comfortable with standing or bringing their own seat.

Cambridge KiOSK

Silly Spooky Sh*t (Variety Show)

Silly Spooky Sh*t (Variety Show) Come join us for a night of hilariously spooky performances at Trident Booksellers &amp; Cafe! Our variety show features a mix of comedy, drag, storytelling and theatrical clown to get you in the Halloween spirit. Expect a night of laughs, surprises, and maybe even a few scares. Costumes are welcomed but not required - just come ready to have a good time. Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind event that's sure to leave you entertained and maybe a little spooked! *Food and alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in the room.* Host Veseleka - Vampire Clown (@emcellent) Featuring Andi Brown Ira Claybourne Kristina Feliciano Thrash Infection Karina Ithier *Tickets are available (now) in advance for $11.99 online. On the day of, a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the event for $15 via cash or Venmo. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Presented by MOOISH Productions (@mooishproductions)

Trident Booksellers & Cafe

Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy) is the event you don't want to miss! Join us at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition for a night filled with twisted humor and side-splitting laughter. Our lineup of comedians will have you in stitches as they tackle the darker side of life. Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Grab your friends and come on down for a night of unforgettable comedy at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition in the Seaport. Hosted By Emily Goldstein @emcellent Boston based Comedian, Clown, and Producer. Founder &amp; CEO of MOOISH Productions. Certified silly goose. Featuring Andi Brown @andibwrites Kaitlin Buckley @2_tickets_to_flavortown Gwen Coburn @sadgrlsongsgwen Mark Antonio @markantoniocomedy Brieana Woodward @notadamncheese *Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.*

Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy @ Trident Cafe)

Welcome to&nbsp;Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)! Get ready to bust a gut at this hilarious event taking place at&nbsp;Trident Booksellers &amp; Cafe. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter as talented comedians take the stage to make you forget your worries. Grab a drink, relax, and let the comedy therapy begin. Don't miss out on this evening of side-splitting fun! *Food and alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in the room.* This show's theme is&nbsp;SUMMERTIME SADNESS. Hosted By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emcellent/?hl=en">Emily Goldstein</a> Featuring Ana Karina <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ira.claybourne/">Ira Claybourne</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephdalwin/?hl=en">Steph Dalwin</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/latashathomasson/?hl=en">Latasha Hughes</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/al.christakis/?hl=en">Al Christakis</a> *Tickets are available (now) in advance for $10.99 online. On the day of, a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the event for $15 via cash or Venmo. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door. Doors&nbsp;open at 6:30pm.&nbsp;Show&nbsp;starts at 7:00pm.

The Huntington Hosts: Laughing Through The Pain

An Evening of Dark Comedy The Huntington Hosts and MOOISH Productions <a href="https://www.huntingtontheatre.org/hat-directions-and-parking/">The Maso Studio at The Huntington Theatre</a> <a href="https://www.huntingtontheatre.org/hat-directions-and-parking/">264 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02116</a> Come join us for a night of dark humor and laughter as we navigate through life’s struggles with a comedic twist! <a href="https://www.huntingtontheatre.org/whats-on/laughing-through-the-pain/">Laughing Through the Pain</a> is the event you don’t want to miss! Join us at The Huntington Theatre for a night filled with twisted humor and side-splitting laughter. Our lineup of comedians will have you in stitches as they tackle the darker side of life. Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Grab your friends and come on down for a night of unforgettable comedy at The Maso Studio. Hosted by Emily Goldstein Headlined by Tooky Kavanagh Featuring Ira Claybourne Kristin Zee Steph Dalwin One of the very few comedy shows in Boston that punches up!

The MASO Studio at The Huntington Theatre

Silly Sh*t (Comedy Show)

Silly Sh*t (Comedy Show) We can't wait to see you all at the newly renovated Harvard Sq KiOSK (the same little building that Out of Town News was in), <a href="https://culturehouse.cc/projects/kiosk/">Culture House's</a> latest community pop-up! This comedy show will be filled with silly and random funnies. See you there! Hosted by Emily Goldstein @emcellent, @mooishproductions Finalized lineup to be shared shortly. Due to the smaller size of this venue, 25 seated tickets are available. Anyone else is welcome if they are comfortable with standing or bringing their own seat.

Harvard Sq KiOSK

Veseleka (clowning show)

Veseleka Come join me for a hilarious and entertaining clowning show at KiOSK! The newly renovated Harvard Sq KiOSK (the same little building that Out of Town News was in), <a href="https://culturehouse.cc/projects/kiosk/">Culture House's</a> latest community pop-up! Get ready to laugh, be weirded out, and have a great time with Emily (Veseleka). This in-person event will bring joy and fun for all ages. Emily will be workshopping this show: it is new and in progress. It's at the intersection of comedy &amp; theatre, very fringe festival esque. Silly &amp; weird. [Due to the smaller size of the venue, only 25 ticketed seats are available. However, if you are comfortable with standing, please come through (once sold out).]

Bittersweet Stories Open Mic

Welcome to the Bittersweet Stories Open Mic! Hosted by Andi Brown. Featured tellers Vasundhra Sangar and David Story. Theme: Queer joy is resistance! Tell a story about a time when things were hard but you chose joy/community/self-love anyways. About resilience, choosing to fight in the face of insurmountable odds, or small moments of beauty in troubling times. This event is for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies! Join us at The Foundry on May 30th at 7pm for a fun night and share your story! We will be in the red multipurpose room.

The Foundry

Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy)

Welcome to Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)! Get ready to bust a gut at this hilarious event taking place at Trident Booksellers &amp; Cafe. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter as talented comedians take the stage to make you forget your worries. Grab a drink, relax, and let the comedy therapy begin. Don't miss out on this evening of side-splitting fun! *Food and alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in the room. Tickets are buy 1 get 1 half off online.* This show will feature dark comedy about FAMILY. Hosted By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emcellent/?hl=en">Emily Goldstein</a> Emily Goldstein is a versatile comedian, clown, and producer based in Boston. Since starting her standup comedy journey in July 2022, Emily has founded MOOISH Productions (October 2023) to uplift marginalized voices. She hosts a monthly themed dark comedy standup show, Laughing Through the Pain. In October 2022, Emily was a Chosen Performer in Season 13 of #Kenanpresents at Laugh Boston. She performed at The PIT Solocom Festival in New York and the ‘Can You Relate?’ Festival in Boston in 2023. Nominated for ‘Funniest Comic of Boston’ in May 2023, Emily also participated in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, assisting with a friend's solo show and performing standup herself. [MOOISH: a word that I came up with to describe myself. Spiritually Muslim &amp; culturally Jewish ;) ] Headlined By <a href="https://tookykavanagh.com/">Tooky Kavanagh</a> With razor-sharp wit and a charm once described as “ineffable,” Tooky (rhymes with cookie) Kavanagh (no “U”) speaks her mind with honesty, charisma, and edge. She headlines shows all around New England and has opened for a slew of prominent national acts, including <a href="https://www.hannaheinbinder.com/">Hanna Einbinder</a> (<a href="https://www.hbomax.com/series/urn:hbo:series:GYIBToQrPdotpNQEAAAEa?gclid=Cj0KCQjw3eeXBhD7ARIsAHjssr9axcSUeixhAmgRYQajL0hSpBf9AxrQrVdb78GEwdiXSYfBWWUHkGYaAvfoEALw_wcB&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds&amp;utm_id=sa%7C71700000082906735%7C58700007037259549%7Cp63322867969">HBO Max’s Hacks</a>), <a href="https://www.matteolanecomedy.com/">Matteo Lane</a> (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHtaXqDklDTydmwgLj5siMg">The Advice Special series on YouTube</a>), <a href="https://www.mariabamford.com/">Maria Bamford</a> (<a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4789300/">Lady Dynamite on Netflix</a>), and <a href="http://daveattell.com/">Dave Attell</a> (Insomniac on Comedy Central). Her additional stand-up credits include The Blue Ridge Comedy Festival, The Rogue Island Comedy Festival, HBO’s Women In Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, and Comic-In-Residence at the Comedy Studio. Her most recent turn at acting was co-starring in Salesmen (available now on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Salesmen-Corey-Rodrigues/dp/B09Q3LXHBT">Amazon Prime Video</a>), as well as a few shorts for the 48 Hour Film Festival. Her current favorite side project is co-hosting the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/p/Total-Dad-Movies-with-Tooky-Dave-and-Mike-100063552193249/">Total Dad Movies podcast</a>, which is available on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tdm-total-dad-movies-with-tooky-dave-mike/id1695912028">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183356">all other streaming platform</a>s. She regularly performs at Boston-based institutions such as Laugh Boston, The Wilbur Theater, Off Cabot, and The Comedy Studio. Featuring <a href="https://www.instagram.com/serenaliketherain/">Serena Bolliger</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ira.claybourne/">Ira Claybourne</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/yokristinarocks/">Kristina Feliciano</a> *Tickets are currently $10.99 and/or buy 1 get 1 half off. On the day of, tickets can be purchased at the event for $15 via cash or Venmo. Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.

Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy) is the event you don't want to miss! Join us at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition for a night filled with twisted humor and side-splitting laughter. Our lineup of comedians will have you in stitches as they tackle the darker side of life. Get ready to laugh until it hurts! Grab your friends and come on down for a night of unforgettable comedy at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. This show will feature dark comedy about FAMILY. Hosted By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emcellent/?hl=en">Emily Goldstein</a> Emily Goldstein is a versatile comedian, clown, and producer based in Boston. Since starting her standup comedy journey in July 2022, Emily has founded MOOISH Productions (October 2023) to uplift marginalized voices. She hosts a monthly themed dark comedy standup show, Laughing Through the Pain. In October 2022, Emily was a Chosen Performer in Season 13 of #Kenanpresents at Laugh Boston. She performed at The PIT Solocom Festival in New York and the ‘Can You Relate?’ Festival in Boston in 2023. Nominated for ‘Funniest Comic of Boston’ in May 2023, Emily also participated in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, assisting with a friend's solo show and performing standup herself. [MOOISH: a word that I came up with to describe myself. Spiritually Muslim &amp; culturally Jewish ;) ] Featuring <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ira.claybourne/">Ira Claybourne</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stephdalwin/?hl=en">Steph Dalwin</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roya_hamadani/">Roya Hamadani</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/latashathomasson/">Latasha Hughes</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lloydlegacy617/">Lloyd Legacy Sharp</a> *Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.*

Mr. Tampon Man's Menstrual Menagerie (Comedy Show)

Roya Hamadani, ever the fearless satirist, has gifted the universe with a character so gloriously ridiculous he practically hemorrhages irony—enter Mr. Tampon Man. But this time, Mr. Tampon Man gets a thrilling plot twist: he's being portrayed by Ira Claybourne stand-up comic with razor- sharp wit. Co-host Steph Dalwin will keep this cotton pony on his toes! The show encompasses experiences of new bleeders, bleedy bleeders, and ex and about to be ex-bleeders. Expect laughs, expect truth bombs, and above all, expect to never look at a tampon box—or a fragile ego—the same way again. Hosted By: Ira Claybourne &amp; Steph Dalwin Featuring: Carrie Coughlin Kristina Feliciano Emily Goldstein Amma Marfo Sarah May Emily Mu Brought To You By: New Normal Productions &amp; MOOISH Productions We will be collecting menstrual products for donation! Tickets will be $10 in advance online. They will be $15 at the door: venmo &amp; cash accepted.

Arts @ The Armory

Laughing Through the Pain (standup comedy)

Welcome to&nbsp;Laughing Through the Pain (standup comedy)! Get ready for a night of gut-busting laughter at&nbsp;Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Our lineup of hilarious comedians will have you rolling in the aisles with their witty jokes and clever observations. Come join us for an evening of fun and laughter as we all laugh through life's ups and downs together. Don't miss out on this unforgettable event! This show will feature dark comedy about&nbsp;RELIGION. 'A Muslim and Jew walk into a bar, and... order a virgin mojito. It's me! I'm the Muslim Jew!' -Emily Hosted By <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emcellent/?hl=en">Emily Goldstein</a> Emily Goldstein is a versatile comedian, clown, and producer based in Boston. Since starting her standup comedy journey in July 2022, Emily has founded MOOISH Productions (October 2023) to uplift marginalized voices. She hosts a monthly themed dark comedy standup show, Laughing Through the Pain. In October 2022, Emily was a Chosen Performer in Season 13 of #Kenanpresents at Laugh Boston. She performed at The PIT Solocom Festival in New York and the ‘Can You Relate?’ Festival in Boston in 2023. Nominated for ‘Funniest Comic of Boston’ in May 2023, Emily also participated in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, assisting with a friend's solo show and performing standup herself. [MOOISH: a word that I came up with to describe myself. Spiritually Muslim &amp; culturally Jewish ;) ] Featuring <a href="https://www.instagram.com/werkoutfits/">Ana Karina</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/andibwrites/">Andi Brown</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ira.claybourne/">Ira Claybourne</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/raechelmaya/reels/?__d=1">Raechal Segal</a> *Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.*

3 Solo Shows: Comedy, Trauma, More!

Welcome to&nbsp;3 Solo Shows: Comedy, Trauma, and MORE...&nbsp;(@ Porter Sq Books)! Join us for either 1, 2, or all 3 solo shows at&nbsp;Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Get ready to laugh until your sides hurt as talented comedians take the stage to help you forget about your troubles by telling you about theirs. Come on down and enjoy some good company, great laughs, and maybe even a book. Don't miss out on getting a real 'peek behind the curtain' at these these comedians life journeys! *Books and other items will be available for purchase at the BOSTON location in the Seaport.* Hosted By: <a href="https://www.comediancarolyn.com/">Carolyn Castiglia</a> @comediancarolyn Featuring: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/roya_hamadani/">Roya Hamadani</a> 'Manic!' Friday, April 11 @ 7pm @roya_hamadani &amp; @newnormalboston <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ira.claybourne/">Ira Claybourne</a> 'Irate' Saturday, April 12 @ 5pm @ira.claybourne &amp; @newnormalboston <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emcellent/#">Emily Goldstein</a> 'MOOISH' Sunday, April 13 @ 3pm @emcellent &amp; @mooishproductions Tickets are available online, in advance, for $10. Tickets will be available at the door for $15 via cash or venmo.

Welcome to Laughing Through the Pain (standup comedy @ Porter Square Books BOSTON)! Join us for a night of laughter at Porter Square Books: Boston Edition. Get ready to chuckle, giggle, and maybe even snort as comedians take the stage to help you forget your troubles. It's time to unwind, relax, and enjoy some good old-fashioned comedy. Don't miss out on this hilarious event! *Books and other items will be available for purchase.* This month's theme is ENDINGS. Breakups? Death? Dropping your favorite mug on the floor? Hosted by: <a href="https://linktr.ee/emily_goldstein?lt_utm_source=lt_share_link#422557130">Emily Goldstein</a> @emcellent &amp; @mooishproductions Emily is a Boston based Comedian, Clown, and Producer. She has been performing standup comedy since July 2022 and producing since Oct 2023. She is the founder of MOOISH Productions: a production company that uplifts &amp; highlights marginalized voices. Emily hosts and produces her own show, Laughing Through the Pain. A monthly themed dark comedy/traumedy show which she created to provide a safe space for folks to tell their stories. She wants to help talented underrepresented comedians have their time to shine. Featuring: Kaitlin Buckley @2_tickets_to_flavortown Al Christakis @al.christakis Arianna Magee @sorryannamageek Amma Marfo @ammamarfo *Tickets are available (now) in advance for $10 online. On the day of, they can be purchased at the event for $15 via cash or Venmo. Doors open at 6:45pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.

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Experiences

Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)

Silly Sh*t (Variety Show)

Silly Spooky Sh*t (Variety Show)

Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)

Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy @ Trident Cafe)

The Huntington Hosts: Laughing Through The Pain

Silly Sh*t (Comedy Show)

Veseleka (clowning show)

Bittersweet Stories Open Mic

Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy)

Laughing Through the Pain (dark comedy)

Mr. Tampon Man's Menstrual Menagerie (Comedy Show)

Laughing Through the Pain (standup comedy)

3 Solo Shows: Comedy, Trauma, More!

Laughing Through the Pain (standup comedy)