Rom & Com: A Romance Comedy Show! 

Calling all lovers of rom and com! In celebration of Bookstore Romance Day — an annual indie bookstore celebration of romance books, writers, and readers — New Normal Comedy and Read My Lips Boston are teaming up for an evening of laughs and books at Idle Hands Craft Ales. Boasting a lineup of women, femme, and non-binary comedians, New Normal Comedy’s ticketed show will tickle your funny bone with horror stories about dating and romance. Additionally, you’ll be able to shop Read My Lips Boston’s curated selection of diverse romance reads and enjoy Idle Hands’ craft brew both leading up to and during the evening’s comedy show. Whether you're a hopeless romantic, a comedy enthusiast, or just in it for the beer, there's something for everyone during our Bookstore Romance Day celebration! WHEN AND WHERE Date: Saturday, August 9 Public bookshop pop-up: 5 - 9 PM ET Ticketed comedy show (open to 21+ only): Doors at 9 PM ET Location: Idle Hands Craft Ales, 89 Commercial St., Malden MA 02148 An individual ticket costs $25.30 and gets you entry into the comedy show, plus:<ul><li>A complimentary drink ticket (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage)</li><li>15% off purchases at Read My Lips’ bookshop pop-up during the show</li></ul>We use this alternative method of selling tickets to our events: After filling out this Google Form with your registration details, you will be able to access a checkout page to pay for your ticket, which will be processed by Square. We use this method because it takes a smaller percentage of profits than Eventbrite or other platforms. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about this process. About New Normal Comedy: New Normal Comedy is redefining the comedy scene in New England by creating inclusive spaces where humor meets humanity. They aim to make the stage feel like home, fostering environments where comics can thrive and audiences can connect. By highlighting underrepresented voices, New Normal brings together people who haven’t always been made to feel "normal," ensuring everyone finds their place in the laughter. About Read My Lips Boston: Read My Lips Boston is a diverse romance bookshop that partners with breweries, cafes, and other establishments to host monthly mobile shops all around Boston. Their curated selection of love stories centers authors and main characters identifying as BIPOC, disabled, queer, big-bodied, and members of other groups historically underrepresented in the romance genre. Read My Lips donates 10% of their proceeds to local and national non-profits and social causes.

Idle Hands Craft Ales

2025 AAPI Comedy Festival

It’s a celebration! Join us for a weekend of comedy shows that span stand-up, improv, music, storytelling, and professional magic. 4-show schedule: <ul><li>Thursday, May 22 - 7:30PM</li><li>Friday, May 23 - 7:30PM</li><li>Saturday, May 24 - 6:00PM &amp; 8:00PM shows</li></ul>This event is for anyone who loves to enjoy a great live entertainment show while supporting the AAPI community and local businesses and organizations. Join us as we welcome new and familiar faces and laugh together! Produced by The Rozzie Square Theater.

Rozzie Square Theater

F*cking Hilarious 

Sex can be F*cking Hilarious, and we're gonna joke about it! Join us for a night of slutty comedy in an inclusive, sex-positive environment. And to cap the night off, we'll be doing dirty tarot readings! Presented by New Normal Boston and Mooish Productions, F*cking Hilarious is part of Sex Week Boston.

The Green Room 

Banned Books Comedy: Free Show! 

Join us for a free Banned Books Comedy Show at PSB: Boston Edition (50 Liberty Dr., Boston, MA 02210)! On Tuesday, October 8th at 7 PM, we're bringing you a night of jokes from comedians whose memoirs Republicans would probably try to ban. Brought to you by <a href="https://www.newnormalboston.com/">New Normal Comedy,</a> this show is free to attend! However, we will be raising funds for PEN America to help in their fight against book bans. We encourage you to consider donating! Donations will be accepted via cash or Venmo. The show will feature the following comedians: Emily Mu (she/her) Mell Honeywod (she/her) Viv Martin (they/them) Shruti Datari (she/her) Kathy Lynch (she/her) Amma Marfo (she/her) Steph Dalwin (she/her)   Event date:  Tuesday, October 8, 2024 - 7:00pm Event address:  Porter Square Books: Boston Edition 50 Liberty Drive Boston, MA 02210

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition 

Standup Comedy: Thursday Night Lights 

Thursday Night Lights, an inclusive standup showcase, returns to The Rozzie Square Theater! This month's theme: High School CRINGE! Boston's best and rising talent is talking high school crushes, diary entries, and that awkward braces phase. This show brings you a curated showcase of local comedians in an easygoing environment - a perfect way to ease into your weekend. This show comes to us from New Normal Comedy, producers of mics and shows across Boston highlighting underrepresented comics.

2024 Boston AAPI Comedy Festival

It’s a celebration! The 2024 AAPI Comedy Festival is a weekend of comedy and entertainment featuring Asian American and Pacific Islander performers. Join us for a weekend of shows that span stand-up, improv, storytelling, and professional magic. We'll have 3 shows this year to choose from: <ul><li>Friday, May 24 @ 7:30P</li><li>Friday, May 24 @ 9:00P</li><li>Saturday, May 25 @ 8:00P</li></ul>Hosted by Boston-based comic Nora Panahi and featuring the talents of: <ul><li>Amber Born</li><li>Arun Rath</li><li>Courtney Pong</li><li>Cynthia Wang</li><li>Felice Ling</li><li>Francis Miranda</li><li>Lisa Lam</li><li>Michael Yang</li><li>Mikey Lee</li><li>Roya Hamadani</li><li>Sadaf Nazimi</li><li>Sehar Mahmood</li><li>Steph Dalwin</li><li>Tennah McDonald</li><li>Tien Dao</li></ul>This event is for anyone who loves to enjoy a great live entertainment show while supporting the AAPI community and local businesses and organizations. Join us as we welcome new and familiar faces and laugh together! Co-produced by The Rozzie Square Theater and New Normal Comedy

Thursday Night Lights shines a light on underrepresented comics. This show brings you a curated showcase of local comedians in an easygoing environment - a perfect way to ease into your weekend. This show takes place at Rozzie Square theater and is produced by New Normal Comedy, producers of mics and shows across Boston highlighting underrepresented comics. Learn more about <a href="https://www.newnormalboston.com/%20">New Normal Comedy here</a>.

Thursday Night Lights: A Comedy Show 

Thursday Night Lights at The Rozzie Square Theater brings you a curated showcase of local comedians in an easygoing environment - a perfect way to ease into your weekend. March 28, 2024 line-up: <ul><li>Steph Dalwin (host) </li><li>Emily Mame Ford</li><li>Kristina Feliciano</li><li>Dorothy Whitfield</li><li>Amber Born </li><li>Arianna Magee</li></ul>This show comes to us from FODBall Productions. <a href="https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions%20">https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions</a> About FODball Productions FODball Productions is dedicated to showcasing and uplifting comedians who are typically the “first, only, or different” on comedy lineups. To that end, FODball shows prominently feature the comedy of female, queer, and/or people of color. "We've been working in the Boston area since early 2022, presenting open mics and comedy shows highlighting the best of Boston talent. We hope you'll join us for a show or mic, sign up for our newsletter, and rethink what "funny" looks like along the way."

The Rozzie Square Theater

Rough Draft Comedy Night 

It’s Boston’s only behind-the-scenes comedy show! If you love comedy, this fun and captivating show is the peek behind the curtain you didn’t know you needed. Each show boasts a different line-up of rising comedians from across the greater Boston area as they test out their newest material in front of a panel of the city’s biggest talents...and you! In this 75-minute show, you’ll: <ul><li>Sit back and laugh</li><li>Get an inside look at the art (and science!) of jokes</li><li>See your favorite comedians or meet new ones</li><li>Enjoy a variety of comedy styles and themes</li></ul>

The Comedy Lab at Rozzie Square Theater

The Comedy Lab is a creation from the dedicated force that is FODball productions. In this 75-minute show, you'll see 5-6 featured, experienced Boston-based comics performing their new material for the first time. Anything could happen, and we're proud to provide a welcoming space to experiment and have fun. Enter code "FriendofFodball" at checkout for free tickets! What is The Comedy Lab? A testing ground for comedians' new jokes in front of a curious audience. This show comes to us from FODBall Productions. <a href="https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions%20">https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions</a> About FODball Productions FODball Productions is dedicated to showcasing and uplifting comedians who are typically the “first, only, or different” on comedy lineups. To that end, FODball shows prominently feature the comedy of female, queer, and/or people of color. "We've been working in the Boston area since early 2022, presenting open mics and comedy shows highlighting the best of Boston talent. We hope you'll join us for a show or mic, sign up for our newsletter, and rethink what "funny" looks like along the way."

Pantry Raid, Live!

We're bringing the Comedy Hub online show out of Amma's kitchen and onto the stage in Roslindale! This interactive show will feature standup comedy, interviews with comedians and special guests about their hottest food takes, and - a first for the show - a pun competition featuring Boston food celebrities! Standup from:<ul><li>Alexa Albanese</li><li>Caroline Moore</li><li>Matt Shore</li><li>Stephanie Dalwin</li><li>Liz Glazer (headliner)</li></ul>Pun Competition Featuring:<ul><li>Elle Simone Scott (America's Test Kitchen)</li><li>Ryan Wilson (GM, Pammy's Cambridge)</li></ul>Special Guest Judges: <ul><li>Phil Miranda (Little Donkey Boston)</li><li>Trish Fontanilla (BOSFilipino)</li></ul>You're not going to want to miss this special event, so be sure to get your tickets and prepare to tickle your funny bones AND your tastebuds with us!

Banned Books Comedy at PSB Boston Edition

Fodball Productions presents a Banned Books Comedy Show at PSB: Boston Edition! On Friday, June 23 at 8pm, join us at the bookstore for a night of jokes from comedians whose memoirs Republicans would probably try to ban. Special guest author David Valdes (Brighter Than the Moon, Spin Me Right Round) will join the comedians on stage in between acts. This event is free to attend, but we encourage you to consider donating to the comedians performing! Donations will be accepted via cash or Venmo. We're also excited to announce that PSB: Boston Edition will donate 20% of sales made during the event to PEN America. FODball will also be accepting donations to PEN America through their Venmo account (@FODballProductions). <a href="https://pen.org/about-us/">Learn more about PEN America and the work they do to fight book bans here</a>!

AAPI Comedy Show at Rozzie Square Theater 

It’s a celebration! Join us for a variety show that spans stand-up, improv, and professional magic, featuring the talents of: Steph Dalwin Courtney Pong Tien Dao Felice Ling Mikey Lee Emily Mu Nate Shu Roya Hamadani This event is for anyone who loves to enjoy a great live entertainment show while supporting the AAPI community and local businesses and organizations. Join us as we welcome new and familiar faces and laugh together! Co-produced by The Rozzie Square Theater and FODball Productions.

Rozzie Square Theater 

Ballpit Comedy at the Rockwell 

FODball Productions presents: Ballpit Comedy! Featuring new local comics every month, plus a ballpit! Follow along on Instagram @FODballproductions and @rockwellthtr for more info! Featuring: <ul><li>Ira Claybourne</li><li>Emmy Crowne</li><li>Kathy Lynch</li><li>Nora Panahi</li><li>Dorothy Whitfield</li></ul>hosted by Steph Dalwin and special guest host Kristina Feliciano! Doors at 5:30pm Show at 6:00pm Ticketing; General Admission | $15 | 21+ Proper ID Required Accessibility; The Rockwell is wheelchair accessible. About FODball Productions: FODball Productions is dedicated to showcasing and uplifting comedians who are typically the “first, only, or different” on comedy lineups. To that end, FODball shows prominently feature the comedy of female, queer, and/or people of color.

The Rockwell 

Fantastic Chairs and Where to Find Them

This is the official debut of The Comedy Lab, a creation from the dedicated force that is FODball productions. In this 75-minute show, you'll see 6 featured, experienced Boston-based comics performing their new material for the first time: Amma Marfo, Steph Dalwin, Danny Riordan, Alexa Albanese, Kristina Feliciano, and Ira Claybourne. AND! Because Jack Simon (they/them/theirs) turns 29 on March 23rd, this Comedy Lab will also feature Jack's favorite comedy topics: chairs! It's famous chairs from design history and you don't want to miss it. What is The Comedy Lab? A testing ground for comedians' new jokes in front of a curious audience. This show comes to us from FODBall Productions. <a href="https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions%20">https://linktr.ee/fodballproductions</a> About FODball Productions FODball Productions is dedicated to showcasing and uplifting comedians who are typically the “first, only, or different” on comedy lineups. To that end, FODball shows prominently feature the comedy of female, queer, and/or people of color. "We've been working in the Boston area since early 2022, presenting open mics and comedy shows highlighting the best of Boston talent. We hope you'll join us for a show or mic, sign up for our newsletter, and rethink what "funny" looks like along the way."

S22: conversations

Wondering what to do in Boston? Places to eat? Free activities? Good for a group? Date night spot? Girls night out? The best things to do? Ask Joyraft!

Best places to go in Boston? Things to do? Places to eat?

Questions & answers about things to do in Boston

Recs 💬

Community recs 💬

S4: top picks

The most fun, cool and unique things to do in Boston. Can’t miss events, shows and experiences. Concerts, restaurants, bars, free things in Boston and beyond.

The most fun and cool events happening around Boston

Hot and new things to do in Boston

Hot & new

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S11: happening this weekend

What to do in Boston this weekend? From festivals, concerts, performances, free events, screenings and more, Joyraft has the best things to do in Boston.

25+ things to do in Boston/Cambridge/Somerville this weekend

Things to do in Boston this weekend

This wknd

This weekend for you

S21: roundups

Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

Top picks of the best things to do in and around Boston

Joyraft picks: Boston’s best things to do

Roundups ⭐️

Curated by Joyraft ⭐️

S28: calendar experiences

This week in Boston

This week in Boston 📆

This week 📆

S20: c+d experiences

Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

The newest events happening in and around Boston

The newest events on Joyraft

Just added

Just added to Joyraft

S16: editor picks

The most unique and can’t miss things coming up in Boston / Cambridge / Somerville and beyond. Festivals, food, drinks, fairs, concerts, art and free activities.

Unique and Can’t Miss Things to Do in Boston

Can’t-miss things to do in Boston 🚨

Can't-miss things to do 🚨

S2 (A): top experiences

The most popular things to do on Joyraft. Concerts, restaurants, bars, events, parties, openings, kid friendly, date ideas, free things in Boston and beyond.

Top 20 things to do in Boston

Top 20: Joyraft’s most popular

Top 20

Top 20 on Joyraft

S3 (A): trending experiences

Discover can’t miss events and things to do in Boston. The most fun, unique and cool events coming to the Boston area this spring and summer.

The hottest events happening in Boston

Trending events on Joyraft

Trending 📈

S17: interest based

Your guide to everything free in and around Boston. From events, to fairs, to festivals, to outdoors. Joyraft has all the free events happening near you.

100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

Free things to do in Boston

Free things to do

S19: interest based

Kid-friendly events in Boston

S18: interest based

Where to eat and drink in Boston? Joyraft has Boston’s newest bars, restaurants and specials. Drinks and pre fixe dinner menus. Cambridge & Somerville too.

Where

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Experiences

Rom & Com: A Romance Comedy Show!

2025 AAPI Comedy Festival

F*cking Hilarious

Banned Books Comedy: Free Show!

Standup Comedy: Thursday Night Lights

2024 Boston AAPI Comedy Festival

Standup Comedy: Thursday Night Lights

Thursday Night Lights: A Comedy Show

Rough Draft Comedy Night

The Comedy Lab at Rozzie Square Theater

Pantry Raid, Live!

Banned Books Comedy at PSB Boston Edition

AAPI Comedy Show at Rozzie Square Theater

Ballpit Comedy at the Rockwell

Fantastic Chairs and Where to Find Them