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March 26

Grassroots Comedy: Comedy Show for Iranian Freedom

Lounge Showroom Special Event

Grassroots Comedy: Comedy Show for Iranian Freedom

Grassroots Comedy (formerly Grassroots Comedy DC) is a 501(c)(3) that sits at the crossroads of comedy and advocacy. Simply put, we are a collective of comedians and social justice advocates passionate about improving humanity through laughter. Our goal is to use comedy as a platform to support the work of grassroots organizations working on important causes, raise public awareness and engagement on humanitarian concerns, and amplify the voices of communities fighting for social justice. We leverage the artform of comedy to provide a forum for education, engagement, networking, and relationship building to make the world a better (and funnier) place.

03/26/2023 7:00 PM

Door Time: 5:45 PM

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Grassroots Comedy returns to the DC Improv lounge with a belated celebration of The Iranian New Year and to raise funds and awareness in support of freedom in Iran! With a lineup of the region's funniest comedians of Middle Eastern descent including headliner Rahmein Mostafavi, with some informative tidbits mixed throughout, this show is guaranteed to be both hilarious and educational. It will highlight the current fight for democracy and women's rights in Iran and how to support it, while making you laugh so hard you might even (briefly) forget how unfunny the situation actually is. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) - a non-political and non-governmental organization of advocates who defend Human Rights in Iran. So put down the New Yorker and grab a friend or five for a much funnier way to support freedom and democracy in this world.

Also featured: Sunny Soroosh, Yusuf Goal, Rola Z

All sales are final. Refunds and exchanges are offered only when a show is canceled or rescheduled.

Admission Policies

  • Please note: An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. Senior citizens and people with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By visiting our establishment, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
  • Patrons must be 18 or older to attend events or classes at the DC Improv. Any exceptions are clearly noted in the event descriptions.
  • There is a two-item minimum per customer. This can be any combination of food items or beverages. Bottled water and soft drinks count as items. (The two-item minimum does not apply to comedy classes.)
  • Coupons or passes for free admission cannot be used for a show listed as a "special event."

Seating Policies

  • Matinees, the first show of any evening in our main showroom and all shows in our lounge showroom are seated by time of arrival. The earlier you arrive, the more options you'll have. Please note that the size of your party can affect what options are available to you, as certain tables and areas are designated for larger parties.
  • "Late shows" in the main showroom have assigned seating. Assignments are made in order of ticket purchase. Generally speaking, the earlier you buy tickets, the closer you will be to the stage.
  • If tickets are designated as being at a "reserved table," your party will have a table to itself. For general admission tickets, if your party does not fill an entire table, you may be sharing a table with other patrons.

Grassroots Comedy (formerly Grassroots Comedy DC) is a 501(c)(3) that sits at the crossroads of comedy and advocacy. Simply put, we are a collective of comedians and social justice advocates passionate about improving humanity through laughter. Our goal is to use comedy as a platform to support the work of grassroots organizations working on important causes, raise public awareness and engagement on humanitarian concerns, and amplify the voices of communities fighting for social justice. We leverage the artform of comedy to provide a forum for education, engagement, networking, and relationship building to make the world a better (and funnier) place.