Celebration of Black Comedy
An exciting array of comedy productions created by and featuring Pittsburgh artists
Must-see comedy shows
Arcade Comedy Theater is celebrating Black History Month with its mission statement in mind: inspiring joy and nurturing community-building by connecting artists and audiences with the dynamic artform of comedy. Through unique productions and guest performers, Arcade will be centering and amplifying Black voices in comedy all month long.
- Ticket prices vary for each show between $15-18, college students can get tickets for $5 off
- Shows appropriate for ages 16 & up
- All shows BYOB for guests 21+
- Runtime approx 75 minutes per show
Shows!
Irony City: Am I the Jagoff?
Saturday, Feb 3 at 8:00PM
The long-running improv troupe Irony City performs their hit show “Am I the Jagoff?” on the first Saturday of every month. This month’s performance features guest storyteller Aaron Crutchfield and a special opening performance by The Collective
Tickets $15 / $10 for college students
BYOB for guests 21+
The Arcade Hootenanny
Saturday, Feb 8 at 8:00PM
The Arcade’s monthly long-form improv show highlighting the Chicago-style format “The Armando.” Each month a group of performers are inspired by true-life tales from guest monologists. This month’s guest is Cindy Dallas.
Tickets $15 / $10 for college students
BYOB for guests 21+
Lucky Draw
Thursday, Feb 15 at 7:30PM
An interactive and surprising night of comedy, Lucky Draw is Arcade’s monthly community-centered improv show with randomly drawn teams. This month, host Scott Trampus is featuring a guest lineup of BIPOC artists.
Tickets $12 / $7 for college students
BYOB for guests 21+
Comedian Khairy Creek & Kadeem Richardson
Saturday, Feb 17 at 9:00PM
Arcade welcomes back comedian Khairy Creek, who sold out his last show on our stage in 2023! This time, he’s joined by Kadeem Richardson for a night of brand new stand-up comedy.
Tickets $15 / $10 for college students
BYOB for guests 21+
BIPOCALYPSE
Saturday, February 24 at 7:00PM
Pittsburgh’s premiere BIPOC improv troupe returns for a night of fast-paced, interactive short form improv comedy. This is a must-see improv show!
Tickets $15 / $10 for college students
BYOB for guests 21+
Free Comedy Workshops
Improv Workshop with Tyler Ray Kendrick
Saturday, February 24 at 12PM-2PM
This all-levels improv workshop is an opportunity to try improvisation for the very first time, or for more experienced players to revisit basics and practice improvising in a welcoming and supportive environment. Instructor Tyler Ray Kendrick will lead you through fun exercises, games, and scenework practice to help you embrace the power of “yes and” with improv’s foundational principles of agreement, acceptance, collaboration, and support.
Space is limited, so registration is required!
Stand-Up Workshop with Brittany Alexis
Saturday, February 24 at 2PM–4PM
Ever considered trying stand up comedy? This two-hour stand-up workshop will introduce the basics of the form and give you the chance to get on the mic. No experience is necessary, and comics with more experience are also welcome to join the class to get fresh eyes on their material and feedback from instructor Brittany Alexis.
Space is limited, so registration is required!
These workshops are offered for FREE exclusively for BIPOC (Black, Indiginous, and People of Color) participants ages 18+ as part of Arcade Comedy Theater’s Black History Month celebration. No prior experience is necessary, but BIPOC comics of all levels are encouraged to join.