This story was originally published as part of Upbeat Nonsense Issue #1 and separately reposted December 9.
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At Snowflake Comedy Club, it’s about more than a punchline
Photo courtesy of Leah Addison
Looking for comedy that doesn’t punch down? Snowflake Comedy Club is hosting its annual Greatest Hits Showcase this Friday, Dec. 5 at Sixth City Cycles.
Originally from Uhrichsville, comedian Leah Addison has called Cleveland home for about a decade. Rooted in the local arts community, Addison launched Snowflake Comedy Club in 2019 as a way to cultivate a more inclusive — but still funny — comedy scene.
We want to aim humor at systems, behaviors and shared human quirks, rather than groups with less social power.
“Everyone is unique, powerful and impossible to replicate. Our shows celebrate that,” Addison said. Snowflake also hosts free bi-monthly virtual workshops for aspiring comediennes.
This Friday, seven comedians are set to perform, each limited to a five minute slot or “tight five.” The line-up has been hand selected by the employees at Sixth City Cycles, a bike shop that hosts Snowflake’s “Spokes and Jokes” series once a month.
Grab your tickets ($18-25) to Snowflake Comedy’s Greatest Hits Showcase on Friday, Dec. 5 at Sixth City Cycles in Old Brooklyn. Doors open at 8 p.m and afterparty starts at 10 p.m.