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Requirements

  • The shows are 21+ only
  • Show is at the Grisly Pear MIDTOWN location
  • Patrons must arrive 15 minutes before show time or risk losing their seats with no refund. Note that weekend shows typically sell out
  • 2 Drink/Item Minimum per guest
  • No refunds or exchanges.
  • In case of inclement weather, the show will go on unless it is dangerous to do so.
  • Lineup subject to change without notice
Note: This event is at our Midtown location location
  • The Grisly Pear Midtown
    243 W 54th St., New York, NY
Joke Sistas is an unofficial sorority of the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest. We are hilarious women who understand “we are not a monolith” and are strong advocates for telling it like it is, with love, emotional dexterity, and wit! With over 20 years of combined experience, these Joke Sistas will leave you empowered, enlightened, and entertained.

Gina Brillon was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. The Puerto Rican actress, comedian, writer and mom has been a standup comic since she was 17 years old. Her 1-hour special Gina Brillon: The Floor is Lava won a 2021 Gracie Award, is nominated for an Imagen Award, and is available on Amazon Prime Video, along with her first special, Pacifically Speaking. Her 1/2 hour special Easily Offended was one of the top shows from the Entre Nos franchise on HBO Latino, and streams on all HBO Digital Platforms.