FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night (Feb-Mar 2026)
Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv)
Get Tickets – FREE with RSVP for first 40 people
Fridays and Saturdays at Fluid510 in Uptown Oakland through March 7
Celebrate Black History Month (and a little bit more) with live stand-up in Uptown Oakland, featuring rotating lineups of rising Black comedians alongside standout Bay Area pros and special guests.
Each show features 4 to 5 comedians delivering a 70+ minute comedy show with credits including Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line SF, SF Sketchfest, Don’t Tell Comedy, The Improv, San Francisco Comedy Competition, and more.
Hosted by Bryant Hicks
Bryant Hicks is a regular with Don’t Tell Comedy, and his impressive resume includes performing with Jerrod Carmichael, Ali Wong, and Dave Chappelle. He has also been featured in the San Francisco Comedy Competition and performs regularly at top comedy clubs including Cobb’s and The Improv.
2026 Show Dates & Times
WEEK 1
Friday, February 20 – 9pm
Saturday, February 21 – 7pm and 9pmWEEK 2
Friday, February 27 – 9pm
Saturday, February 28 – 7pm and 9pmFINAL WEEK
Friday, March 6 – 7pm and 9pm
Saturday, March 7 – 7pm and 9pm
The Venue – Fluid510
Fluid510 is a nearly 5,000 square foot performance venue in Uptown Oakland, created by Oakland community leaders Richard Fuentes and Sean Sullivan, best known for transforming The Port Bar into a destination for the LGBTQIA+ community and queer people of color across the Bay Area.
The venue features a state of the art sound and lighting system including QSC Pro Audio speakers, dual projectors, and immersive lighting. The space also features a rotating art collection focused on local artists of color, including works from Oakland artist Derrick Bell.
Full Bar, Cocktails, and Food
The drinks menu features expertly crafted cocktails from General Manager Yao Liow, formerly of Kincaid’s and Palomino, along with beer, wine, and mocktails.
Guests can also enjoy an elevated bar food menu from Chef Alessandro Campitelli, formerly of Contrasto.
Show Details
• 70+ minute comedy show
• Featuring 4 to 5 comedians per show
• Rotating lineups throughout the run
• Hosted by Bryant Hicks
• 21+ venue
Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes early and have your tickets ready on your phone or printed.
Saturday, February 21
Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...
Friday, February 27
Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...
Saturday, February 28
Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...
Friday, March 6
Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...
Saturday, March 7
Six nights of comedy in Uptown Oakland hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Black History Month Comedy Festival – Oakland Hosted by Bryant Hicks (San Francisco Comedy Competition, Don’t Tell Comedy, Cobb’s, The Improv) Get Tickets – ...
