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HellaSecret Comedy Pop-Up on Lake Merritt w/ 20-ft Screen: “Black Laughs Matter”

Every Saturday through June 18th.

EVENT UPDATE: There are no upcoming events known for this event series - please check the organizer website for any updates.

UPDATE: HellaSecret Lake Merritt Comedy Pop-Up is canceled as of June 20, 2021

Get ready for a brand new “silent disco” version of a pop-up virtual comedy show and movie night at a secret location at Lake Merritt.

We’ve got a 20-foot pop-up movie screen and we’ll be showing an exclusive live interactive screening of “Black Laughs Matter” a virtual comedy show from the Bay Area to help support black comics.

Join together (but socially-distant) in the park, enjoy popcorn and zip & sips and laugh together at this exclusive event limited to just 50 people.

  • Each ticket includes rental for pair of silent disco headphones to enjoy the live show on the big screen.
  • All ticket holders will get an email with the secret location.
  • Hosted by FanLove and HellaFunny

Get $5 off Tickets – Early bird tickets start at $10 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $15-20) – limited to 50 tickets to maintain social-distance

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HellaSecret “Black Laughs Matter” Outdoor Comedy Pop-Up 
Saturday Nights at 7:30pm. Show Starts at 8pm

  • Saturday, June 19 – 7:30pm
  • Saturday, June 26 – 7:30pm – canceled

BRING A BLANKET / Check the weather and you should definitely come bundled up – bring a coat and a blanket (and someone to snuggle up with) to make it cozy and have a fun outdoors experience! You can bring your own chair/blanket to sit on, or rent one from us

It’s a 60+ minute virtual comedy show with 3-4 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest and more.

  • Event takes place at a secret location on the shores of Lake Merritt in Oakland, so please dress appropriately according to the weather and bring a blanket to make it cozy. Limited to 50 people per show due to social distancing guidelines
  • Masks required at all times when not eating/drinking
  • FOOD/DRINK: We’ll have popcorn, candy, soda, chips and zip & sips (yummy pre-made alcohol drink pouches) for sale.
  • 21+

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This event is scheduled every Saturday:
Please be aware that recurring events like this may occasionally be cancelled or postponed by the promoter - especially on holidays. We always suggest you contact the promoter or venue to confirm for a particular day.