Safe Words Comedy Showcase
Looking for a night of laughs and good company? Come join us at the Safe Words Comedy Showcase, a monthly queer comedy event at the SF Eagle Bar in San Francisco's Leather Cultural District.
Featured recently in the Bay Area Reporter, and the podcast "Stereotypes" Safe Words is produced by Team Wonder Dave and hosted by Wonder Dave himself. This event features a diverse lineup of comedians, including both established and up-and-coming queer talent known for their unique perspective and clever punchlines. You can expect a night filled with laughter and good vibes, as well as the opportunity to discover new and exciting comedians.
Micheal Foulk (@michealfoulk) they/them | queer, nonbinary
Micheal Foulk is a non-binary queer comedian, writer, and educator thriving in Oakland, California. They host a weekly podcast called I'm Not Busy where they discuss anything and everything except what's currently going on with their comedy partner Vanessa Gonzalez. Micheal has been featured on the SF Sketchfest, Crom Comedy Festival, Moontower, OUTsider Festival, Frontera Fest, Austin Sketchfest, and Out Of Bounds Comedy Festival. They are the co-creator of the LGBTQ+ storytelling show Greetings, from Queer Mountain (ATX/NOLA/NYC/OAK) and the film screening series Queer Film Theory 101 (ATX/NYC/SF) produced in collaboration with Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas. Micheal's essays and articles have been published in Slate, VICE, Intomore, 68to05, and TimeOut Magazine.
Mac Ruiz (@itsmacruiz) she/her | pansexual
Mac Ruiz is an espresso fueled, California based comedian and professional dog petter. Her comedy is silly and awkward, and she likes to take audiences on the journey of processing life’s hardships through laughter. Her unique perspective on life and infectious energy will keep you laughing long after the show is over. You can find her cracking jokes, eating dill pickles and asking to pet your dog all over the country.
Colin Braun (@braunaroll) he/him | gay
Born in the arctic wasteland of Boston, Colin started performing standup in sunny Portland, Oregon in 2018. Colin has a credit score in the triple digits, and lives in San Francisco with his dog and mental illnesses.
Graciella (@grapiella) they/she | nonbinary, queer
Graciella is an up and coming stand up comedian born and raised in Sacramento. With her ecstatic personality and uncanny comedic style, she has been making her mark as a newcomer in the Sacramento comedy scene. Graciella has been seen at a Punchline Sacramento, Punchline San Francisco, local Sacramento and San Francisco comedy clubs and venues.
Shanti Charan (@shanticharancomedy) she/her
Shanti Charan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and storyteller based in the Bay Area. The daughter of immigrants, Shanti’s humor reflects her experience as an Indo-Fijian woman, growing up as a second generation American. Charan was named San Francisco Bay Guardian’s “Best Comedian” in their Annual “Best of SF” edition. SF Weekly awarded Shanti “Best Stand Up on the Way Up”, stating Charan’s writing, “is clever and confident beyond her years”.
Safe Words, Queer Sex-Positive Comedy Showcase takes place at 7pm every 4th Wednesday of the month at the SF Eagle Bar. Tickets are available for a suggested price of $15-$25, but ultimately are 'pay what you can'. Don't miss out on this show - grab your tickets now and come join us for a night of comedy and entertainment. We can't wait to see you there!
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FAQs
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It means you can set your own price, and we won't turn anyone away for lack of funds. While we segguest a price of $15 - $25 we've had people pay anything from $1 to $100 (looking forward to breaking that record!) Proceeds are used exclusively to pay comics and promote the show.
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Like we said, what is important to us is to have you come and laugh with us. If you do not feel like you can afford a ticket right now and would like to secure one for $0, use coupon code “NOTAFLOF” - and if you find you have some extra cash on hand day of, you can tip the comedians on venmo or in the tip bucket. <3
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Yes! If you show up without an eventbrite ticket we can accept payment in cash or via venmo, and there is an ATM at the door. That said, getting tickets in advance REALLY helpful and appreciated. Ultimately, we want you to do whatever allows you to show up, bring friends, and laugh with us! :-)
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Our goal is to make a space for queer comedy by queer comedians, but every so often we'll book one of a variety of Token Straight Women ™️️ - turns out, being a woman in comedy is similar to being queer in comedy.
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COVID continues to be a pain in everyone's ass - especially those in our community who remain vulnerable to the diseise. Masks and vaccinations with current boosters are heavilly encouraged. Masks will be provided at the door if you do not have some already
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While the weather is cold, the show takes place on the SF Eagle indoor stage - but a live color video and audio feed is broadcast across the bar and onto the large outdoor patio. In future months when warmer wather can be counted on, we intend to move the show outside.
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