Gay Takeover of Little Italy: An LGBTQ+ Pride Comedy Show

Join us for the FIFTH ANNUAL night of celebration, laughter, and community with the hottest LGBTQ+ comedians in NYC! 🌈🎭 #GayTakeoverNYC"

Gay Takeover is a comedy show that brings LGBTQ+ entertainment to locales where it's not traditionally welcome. We’re fun, we’re outrageous, and we’re queer AF.

What the audience has said about Gay Takeover of Little Italy:

• It was inclusive to everybody.
• It was witty, it was creative, and everyone felt included and it was a very loving environment.
• Something you'd think only locals would know about and tourists would not be able to find. If a tourist happens to find it they're lucky.
• Good vibes. Good food. Good comedy.

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Doors 7:30PM (pre-show mingle), Show 8PM

Capish?! Club: Misfit Comedy Space @ Lunella Restaurant

173 Mulberry Street * Little Italy

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Hosted by Lauren LoGiudice (HBO)

Featuring:

Calvin Cato (Netflix)

Steven Zakari (OUTtv)

Kate Sisk (Don't Tell)

Garry Hannon (Haha Funny Haha Queer)

Kari Burt (Amazon Prime)

Ethan & Gigi (Soho Playhouse)

Drag With Sarah Creamin’ Onion

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Capish?! Club: Misfit Comedy Space is an event space in NYC that fosters a positive, inclusive community. Their comedy nights are known for a heartwarming tone with a bit of sass. There you’ll meet diverse comedy talent from across the city, including comedians featured on Netflix, Comedy Central, Sirius XM, America's Got Talent, HBO… and more!

Capish?! Club is hosted within Lunella Restaurant, the only venue in the history of Little Italy that is women-owned and operated, and the first venue in the district to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride.

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F.A.Q.

What does the sliding scale mean? We want to keep the show accessible to people who want to experience it, so a limited amount of tickets are available at $5.

Can I get tickets at the door? Most likely, but we can't guarantee they will be available. Reserve early to make sure you get a seat.

Is there a food or drink minimum? Nope. There is not a purchase minimum for this show, but note that the full drink and food menu is available (and super tasty!).

So the Capish?! Club: Misfit Comedy Space is located inside an Italian Restaurant?! Yes! We love comedy...and food! It's like going to your loud, Italian-American friends house where everyone is friendly, charmingly funny... and will try to feed you.

I love Gay Takeover, can I bring it to my organization/town, etc.? Sure! Email [email protected] and we'll make it happen.

Can I reserve a seat? All seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Note that doors are open at 7:30pm for the pre-show mingle. VIP tickets come with the optiont to choose your seat.

Can I be one of the "first time comedians? Sure. Email [email protected] and we'll set you up.

Can I come alone? Yes! Here's what a recnet audience member said about that: "Definitely a good atmosphere for a solo person, everyone was very welcoming and friendly but also not overwhelming."

What kind of comedy is presented? Mostly standup, as well as a character act or two. We include a diverse array of comedians expeirmenting with different ways to present standup. Audiences have loved this aspect of the show. Audience members have described it as:

• "Fun. Spontaneous."
• "Unhinged....in the best way!"
• "Quirky and alive!"

Will comedians make fun of me? This room is positive-vibes only! As one audience members said point blank: "You won't be a target at this show."

Is this one of those Manhattan shows that are full of tourists? Nope! Our audience includes a diverse cross-section of New Yorkers with a few neighborhood folks mixed in. (But if you're a tourist, you're welcome to join us! We'll give you an authentic New York experience you will not forget!)

How can I stay in touch about future Capish?! Comedy shows? Sign up for the producer's email list at www.laurenlogiudice.com

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