Wheated Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry-themed variety showmed Comedy Show

Join New Normal Comedy &amp; Read My Lips Boston for an evening celebrating Heated Rivalry (and raising $$ for LUCE) at Idle Hands Craft Ales! Brought to you by Idle Hands Craft Ales, New Normal Comedy, and Read My Lips Boston, WHEATED RIVALRY is back! Join us (and your fellow Loons) for a Heated Rivalry-themed variety show with a portion of ticket proceeds going to LUCE to fight ICE! An individual ticket gets you entry into the comedy show, plus a complimentary drink token (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage at Idle Hands). You’ll also be able to browse diverse books and bookish merch at Read My Lips Boston's romance bookshop pop-up! MEET YOUR HOSTS About Idle Hands Craft Ales Idle Hands has always been about bringing people together around great beer. On the brew deck, in the cellar or at the taps, their staff all share a love for both timeworn recipes and bold twists. In their Malden taproom, their patrons gather to see old friends and make new ones. Idle Hands is committed to the very ground that our foundation stands on. Through local events, neighborhood cleanups, fundraising and more, they are always looking for ways to give back to the city and its people. 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. 1 hour 30 minutes ages 21+ In person Doors at 7 PM Refund Policy No refunds Location Idle Hands Craft Ales 89 Commercial Street Malden, MA 02148

Idle Hands Craft Ales

Prost and Punchlines: An Oktoberfest Comedy Show

Kick off Idle Hands Craft Ales' Oktoberfest weekend with an outdoor celebration featuring a comedy show, local bookstores, and great beer! Join us to kick off Idle Hands Craft Ales' Oktoberfest weekend with an outdoor celebration featuring live comedy, a mini book fair, and magnificent beer. New Normal returns with a lineup of comedians (with some drag and magic along the way)! An individual ticket gets you: 1) Entry into the comedy show 2) A complimentary drink token (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage at Idle Hands) 3) FREE entry to Idle Hands' Oktoberfest the next day! You’ll also be able to browse diverse books and bookish merch from local pop-up bookshops. MEET YOUR HOSTS About Idle Hands Craft Ales Idle Hands has always been about bringing people together around great beer. On the brew deck, in the cellar or at the taps, their staff all share a love for both timeworn recipes and bold twists. In their Malden taproom, their patrons gather to see old friends and make new ones. Idle Hands is committed to the very ground that our foundation stands on. Through local events, neighborhood cleanups, fundraising and more, they are always looking for ways to give back to the city and its people. 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. Featured in the book fair Read My Lips Boston is a Malden-based romance bookshop whose new &amp; used shelves center authors and main characters from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the romance genre. Also based in Malden, Nebula Books is a small, independent used book pop-up shop that specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre. Meghan Brown of the Rowe Collection is a local ceramic artist who creates bookish-inspired pieces out of recycled clay. Come check out her stunning dragon mugs!

Laughs for LUCE

Join New Normal Boston on Tuesday, May 12th at Porter Square Books - Seaport Edition for Laughs for LUCE, a comedy fundraiser for the Immigrant Justice Network of Massachusetts. This is the second in New Normal's "Laugh Hard, F*** ICE" show series, pairing comedy with crucial fundraising in collaboration with Boston-area independent bookstores. The May edition features comedy from: Mark Antonio (Impostor Syndrome Comedy) Steph Dalwin (Boston AAPI Festival) Amma Marfo (Black Women in Comedy Festival) Hernan Sanchez (Magnet Theater) Evan Valentine (JP Speakeasy) Cynthia X. Wang (Boston AAPI Festival) Can't join us live? There's also a "ticket" option to donate to LUCE in our absence. Even if you can't support the comics onstage, we encourage you to support the important work that LUCE is doing in our community.

Porter Square Books: Boston Edition

Rom & Com: A Romance-Themed Comedy Show

Join New Normal Comedy and Read My Lips Boston for an evening of laughs and spicy books at Idle Hands Craft Ales! Celebrate Valentine’s Day with an evening of laughs and spicy books brought to you by Idle Hands Craft Ales, New Normal Comedy, and Read My Lips Boston. Whether you're single, partnered, rolling deep with friends, or just looking for a fun night out, this Valentine’s celebration is for anyone who loves comedy, books, or beer (or all three!). You’ll be able to enjoy: Browsing diverse books and bookish merch at Read My Lips bookshop pop-up (note: this will be available to the public and does not require a ticket). For the month of February, Read My Lips Boston is donating 10% of their profits to the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee. A comedy show from New Normal Comedy — boasting a lineup of women, femme, and non-binary comedians — that will tickle your funny bone with horror stories about dating and romance (note: tickets are required and can be purchased via this Eventbrite page) Craft brews from Idle Hands while you peruse the pop-up and watch the comedy show WHEN AND WHERE Date: Saturday, February 14 Public bookshop pop-up: 4:00 - 7:00 PM ET Ticketed comedy show (open to 21+ only): Doors at 7:30 PM ET; Show starts at 8:00 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: A complimentary drink ticket (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage) 15% off purchases at Read My Lips’ bookshop pop-up during the show MEET YOUR HOSTS About Idle Hands Craft Ales Idle Hands has always been about bringing people together around great beer. On the brew deck, in the cellar or at the taps, their staff all share a love for both timeworn recipes and bold twists. In their Malden taproom, their patrons gather to see old friends and make new ones. Idle Hands is committed to the very ground that our foundation stands on. Through local events, neighborhood cleanups, fundraising and more, they are always looking for ways to give back to the city and its people. 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.

Nice Young Men! - a standup comedy fundraiser for Dignity Matters

Half a Mind Comedy x New Normal come together to present a showcase of our favorite men in Boston standup comedy. Although we usually produce shows predominantly featuring femme and margninalized comics, we are #allies and think men can be just as funny (especially when they're helping us raise money for a great cause). Proceeds from this show will go to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.dignity-matters.org/">Dignity Matters</a>, a Massachusetts-based nonprofit which distributes free period products and other essential supplies to those who have trouble accessing them. Period inquity is a major and underreported issue in this country, and nearly 40% of women in the US face period poverty. We will have donation bins, so please bring your favorite period products to donate to your neighbors in need.

Upstairs at Bow Market

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.

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."

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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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Wheated Rivalry: A Heated Rivalry-themed variety showmed Comedy Show

Prost and Punchlines: An Oktoberfest Comedy Show

Laughs for LUCE

Rom & Com: A Romance-Themed Comedy Show

Nice Young Men! - a standup comedy fundraiser for Dignity Matters

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