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LOCAL JOY FOR LOCAL CAUSES

About

April 9-12, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

The woke mob is rising up! With an absolutely unhinged dedication to diversity, bodily autonomy, and democracy itself, we are undrainable swamp people who work hard every day to keep our home in the DMV culturally hostile to the fascists in power. And honestly? We deserve to have fun while we do it.
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The Woke Mob Comedy Festival runs the second weekend in April and celebrates everything that makes this region the best, even as the rest of the country sends us its worst. We’re showcasing the DMV’s funniest comedians, especially highlighting BIPOC, women, LGBTQ+ and gender-queer performers, plus a few “prodigal” comics who got their start here before heading national.
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It'll be hilarious, joyful, AND every show gives back! With our neighbors under attack, we're raising funds for local organizations that are helping some of our region's most vulnerable. 

Local Joy for Local Orgs

Every show is a fundraiser or drive benefitting one of our partners:
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Schedule

Thursday, April 9  |  Day 1

  • Thu, Apr 09
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    It's the hottest show in DC, from Jake Leizear, it's That's Hot! Comedians do their very best to get through their funniest jokes while eating the spiciest peppers. If you like Hot Ones, you have good taste, and you'll LOVE this!
  • Thu, Apr 09
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW
    A comedy and burlesque extravaganza spotlighting women, non-binary, and LGBTQ+ performers! Raising funds for DC Abortion Fund.

Friday, April 10  |  Day 2

  • Fri, Apr 10
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Come feel the news with Marcela Onyango and laugh with funny comedians because having fun doesn’t mean ignoring the fact that we live in a dystopian hellscape run by people who are as ugly on the outside as they are in the inside! Raising funds for Amica Center for Immigrant Rights.
  • Fri, Apr 10
    City-State Public House, 705 Edgewood St NE, Washington, DC 20017, USA
    A femme/non-binary centered improv and stand-up comedy show raising funds for LGBTQ+ Community Center!
  • Fri, Apr 10
    The DC Arts Center (DCAC), 2438 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Loud, fearless, hilarious. An all-women sketch comedy lineup joins the Woke Mob Comedy Festival, raising funds for DC Abortion Fund!

Saturday, April 11  |  Day 3

  • Sat, Apr 11
    as you are. DC, 500 8th St SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
    Crackin' Up Open Mic presents a buffet serving up DC's hottest queer comics, with a percentage of proceeds to the DC LGBTQ+ Center!
  • Sat, Apr 11
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Brittany Carney (HBO, Comedy Central) is back in DC to bring her strange comedy to the Woke Mob Comedy Festival!
  • Sat, Apr 11
    Ernie's Place, 29 Kings Ct SE, Washington, DC 20003, USA
    Grief Cat, Sex Monster, and Daphne London rock out to raise funds for Bread for the City!

Sunday, April 12  |  Day 4

  • Sun, Apr 12
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    This interactive show features the stand-up comedy of immigrant and 1st generation performers! Raising funds for Amica Center for Immigrant Rights.
  • Sun, Apr 12
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Some of the DMV's funniest comedians delight you AND raise funds for local nonprofits! Hell yeah.
  • Sun, Apr 12
    Pikio Taco, 1900 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
    Grads of the seventh cohort of the You Belong on Stage Standup Comedy Incubator for Underrepresented Genders close out Woke Mob Comedy Fest!

Vibe Check Committee

These wonderful comedians/humans are helping JKCC steer this thing with humor and heart.

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Maddie Albornoz

Standup Comedian, Comedy Producer, Incubator Alumn

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Lisa Kays

Improv Comedian, Incubator Alumn

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Bria Beddoe

Standup & Sketch Comedian, Writer

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Arzoo Malhotra

Standup Comedian, Comedy Producer

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Jenny Cavallero

Standup Comedian, Writer, Comedy Producer

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Rosalie Rubio

Standup Comedian, Comedy Producer, Incubator Alumn

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Get Involved

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Volunteer!

Venue, comedian, volunteer, and/or charming philanthropist who would like to get involved?
Email JKComedyCollective@gmail.com!

Donate Now!

This Festival is a labor of love from a very small team, and every dollar helps. We've got to pay comedians, local venues, and cover production costs -- plus donate to our incredible nonprofit partners. Please give what you can!

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