SAFE WORDS COMEDY SHOWCASE
Kate Willett is home grown talent you've seen on Stephen Colbert, Netflix, and Comedy Central. Her new special, Loopholes, is out later this month on Apple TV & Amazon Prime. Safe Words is thrilled to welcome Kate home to San Francisco headlining her on this Month's Safe Words Queer Comedy Showcase.
Join us at the San Francisco Eagle for a night of unforgettable lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender comedy featuring a lineup that captures the heart and humor of our diverse community. Experience the warmth and laughter that define Safe Words. Don't miss this enchanting experience at SF Eagle Bar, where every performance is an adventure.
Safe Words w/ Athena Nuff
April 24th, 2024
7:00 PM Doors
7:15 PM Start
SF Eagle Bar
398 12th St
San Francisco, CA
PAY WHAT YOU CAN:
Suggested Ticket Price $15-$25
The cost of your ticket goes to producing the show, paying our comedians, and fulfilling our mission to create safe spaces for queer audiences, and accelerating the careers of queer comedians.
Join us at the Safe Words Comedy Showcase, a premier monthly queer comedy event in San Francisco, proudly presented by Team Wonder Dave. Set in the vibrant heart of SF Eagle Bar, within the iconic Leather Cultural District, Safe Words is a celebration of queer hilarity, inclusivity, and unity. This event aims to be a beacon for queer and gay comedy, offering a platform for both established and emerging queer comedians to shine.
On a mission to create safe spaces and accelerate careers, our diverse line-ups showcase the best in queer comedic talent, providing a space where humor meets inclusivity. Featured in the Bay Area Reporter and highlighted on the Stereotypes podcast, our showcase is a must-visit destination for anyone seeking gay comedy excellence and queer culture celebration.
Mark your calendars and experience a night filled with laughter, connection, and the empowering embrace of queer comedy. Whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or an ally eager to support, Safe Words Comedy Showcase promises an unforgettable evening of entertainment and camaraderie. Follow us on instagram at @safewordscomedy for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes glimpses into the magic of our queer comedy world.
Together, let's fill the night with joy, laughter, and the unmistakable spirit of queer comedy that defines Safe Words. This is more than just a show; it's a movement celebrating the vibrancy and talent of the queer comedy scene. Don't miss out on this extraordinary event where every joke told is a step toward a more inclusive and joyful world.
Adam Strawbridge
(@adamjstrawbridge ) He/Him | Bisexual
Adam Strawbridge joins us all the way from Sacramento to make his return to Safe Words Comedy stage. 🎨
Adam is a comedian, writer, and illustrator extraordinaire! 😂 He has lit up stages from Stab! to the Comedy Spot and all over Northern CA! We’re delighted to be bringing him back to the SF Eagle 🦅 for a night of laughs. 🚀
Kavita Singh
(@kavitasingh200) she/her | Bisexual
Kavita Singh 🌟 is a stand-up comedian based out of the San Francisco Bay Area 🌉. Her comedy is often described as a 'vagina monologue' 🎤. You might recognize her from snagging third place 🥉 in the Nassau County Spelling Bee 📚, but there's more to her story!
Kavita not only shines on stage but also runs a monthly women/queer comedy showcase at Gilman Brewing in Berkeley called Bitchfest 🎭✨ and a killer monthly comedy confessional show in the Castro named Cake Shop 🍰. Get ready to be entertained with Kavita Singh 🔥
Weyam Al-Ghadban
(@iamyouamweam) they/them | Queer, Nonbinary, Gender Queer
Weyam Al-Ghadban 🌟 identifies less as a comic, and more as a guy 👨🎤, standing in front of a crowd, asking them to love them ❤️. They grew up Syrian 🇸🇾 and Muslim ☪️ in the South 🍑, which was not not hard.
For work, they facilitate conflict workshops 🤝 for social justice groups, motivated by the pure Gemini ♊ desire to have their hand in all the gossip 🗣️. We’re excited to have Weyam make their Safe Words Comedy Showcase debut!
Your Headliner, Kate Willett
(@kate.willett) she/her | Queer
Kate Willett 🌟 is a comedy powerhouse seen on Stephen Colbert 📺, Netflix 🎥, and Comedy Central 😂. Her new stand up special, Loopholes 🔄, is dropping soon on Apple TV & Amazon Prime 🍏🎬. We're stoked to have Kate headline this month's Safe Words Queer Comedy Showcase in her return to San Francisco 🌈🎤!
As a comedian, actress, and writer, Kate's graced the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Netflix’s Comedy Lineup 🌟. She's the brains behind the Audible Original “Dirtbag Anthropology” 📚 and co-hosts the political comedy podcast Reply Guys 🔊. Ever laughed at Beavis and Butthead's antics? Kate's written jokes for those iconic boys 😆.
From being a correspondent on the JIM JEFFERIES SHOW at Politicon 🎙️ to featuring on Viceland’s FLOPHOUSE, Kate’s humor knows no bounds 🚀. Her standout set on Comedy Central’s THIS IS NOT HAPPENING was hailed as one of the “Best Late Night Standup Sets” by Splitsider 🌛.
Touring with legends like Margaret Cho and sharing stages with Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford, and Greg Behrendt, Kate’s comedic journey is impressive 🌍. Her festival creds include Just for Laughs Montreal, Limestone, Laughing Skull, and more, plus she's rocked podcasts from Doug Loves Movies to Risk! 🎧. Get ready SF, Kate Willett is coming home to make you laugh like never before! 😄👏
Your Host, Wonder Dave
(@teamWonderDave) He/They | Queer, Gay
Wonder Dave is a comedian, writer and performer from Minneapolis, MN, living in California. He has toured the country performing at comedy clubs, colleges, cabarets, comic and science fiction conventions, burlesque shows, theaters, strip clubs, and bowling alleys.
Wonder Dave hosts and produces Safe Words Showcase - Queer Sex Positive Comedy and SMILF - Straight Men I’d Like to Friend with producer Jonah Price, hosts Hysteria: Open Mic for Women and Queers, hosts and produces Mental Health Comedy Hour with comedian Kristee Ono, and Co-Hosts Ruckus and Rumpus Revival with Jamie DeWolf.
He is a frequent commentator for acclaimed independent wrestling show Hoodslam, has been a featured storyteller on the Risk podcast, and was a producer for the podcast Nerd Rage The Great Debates.
7pm, Wed April 24th
SF Eagle Bar,
398 12th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
Safe Words, Queer Sex-Positive Comedy Showcase takes place at 7pm every 4th Wednesday of the month at the SF Eagle Bar. Tickets are available for a suggested price of $15-$25, but ultimately are 'pay what you can'. Don't miss out on this show - grab your tickets now and come join us for a night of comedy and entertainment. We can't wait to see you there!
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FAQs
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It means you can set your own price, and we won't turn anyone away for lack of funds. While we segguest a price of $15 - $25 we've had people pay anything from $1 to $100 (looking forward to breaking that record!) Proceeds are used exclusively to pay comics and promote the show.
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Like we said, what is important to us is to have you come and laugh with us. If you do not feel like you can afford a ticket right now and would like to secure one for $0, use coupon code “NOTAFLOF” - and if you find you have some extra cash on hand day of, you can tip the comedians on venmo or in the tip bucket. <3
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Yes! If you show up without an eventbrite ticket we can accept payment in cash or via venmo, and there is an ATM at the door. That said, getting tickets in advance REALLY helpful and appreciated. Ultimately, we want you to do whatever allows you to show up, bring friends, and laugh with us! :-)
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Our goal is to make a space for queer comedy by queer comedians, but every so often we'll book one of a variety of Token Straight Women ™️️ - turns out, being a woman in comedy is similar to being queer in comedy.
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COVID continues to be a pain in everyone's ass - especially those in our community who remain vulnerable to the diseise. Masks and vaccinations with current boosters are heavilly encouraged. Masks will be provided at the door if you do not have some already
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While the weather is cold, the show takes place on the SF Eagle indoor stage - but a live color video and audio feed is broadcast across the bar and onto the large outdoor patio. In future months when warmer wather can be counted on, we intend to move the show outside.