NYLAUGHS + BPCA PRESENTS: Laughter in the City for Black History Month

>>>THE PERFORMANCE IS INDOORS<<<

This Black History Month, we’re back! Still on the calendar, still telling our stories, still laughing on purpose. While certain folks stay busy trying to rewrite history, we’re doing what we’ve always done: celebrating Black excellence out loud, with jokes, joy, and zero permission.

HEADLINER:
PHOEBE ROBINSON

Renowned comedian, author, actress and an undeniable dope queen brings her brilliance to the stage for a night of sharp laughs and big energy. And she’s not rolling solo. The evening features Jordan Carlos, Ayanna Dookie, Jourdain Fisher and Monroe Martin. This isn’t just a comedy show, it’s a celebration, a gathering, a reminder that Black history lives, breathes, and laughs in real time. So grab a seat, bring your people, and join us for a night that proves joy is power and comedy is culture.

FREE, FUNNY AND FULL OF BLACK JOY BECAUSE LAUGHTER IS RESISTANCE.

Join us at 6 River Terrace, Battery Park City (INDOORS), from 7:00 to 9:00 PM for an unforgettable night of humor that’s free to the public. Reservations via Eventbrite are required and it’s first come, first served.  Eventbrite Link for Tickets: TO COME

We’re thrilled to have the support of our Board, the New York State Council on the Arts and Governor Kathy Hochul, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs and Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the NYC Council and Councilmember Chris Marte and, most importantly, the NYS Battery Park City Authority as sponsors for this laughter-filled event. Don’t miss out on this hilarious showcase, where comedy meets community support! Mark your calendars and join us for unforgettable evenings of laughter. Stay connected with NYLaughs for updates on talent announcements and additional dates. All shows are FREE. For more information, visit NYLaughs.org or follow NYLaughs on Instagram and Twitter/X @nylaughs.

Audiences 18+ Recommended. Talent line-up subject to change.

Lineup

Phoebe Robinson Headliner

Phoebe Robinson is a standup comedian, best-selling author, producer, actress, and publisher who recently unveiled her sophomore special, I Don’t Wanna Work Anymore, on YouTube in fall 2025. She is the author of the essay collections “You Can’t Touch My Hair,” “Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay,” and “Please Don’t Sit on My Bed in Your Outside Clothes,” and, in 2020, she launched her own imprint, Tiny Reparations Books. Robinson is also the co-creator and co-star of the podcast “2 Dope Queens” and HBO series of the same name. Other onscreen work includes the TV adaptation of “Everything’s Trash” and the standup special “Sorry, Harriet Tubman,” both of which are produced by her company, Tiny Reparations. Additionally, Phoebe was a moderator for Michelle Obama’s Becoming book tour where she interviewed the former first lady.

Jordan Carlos Host

Jordan Carlos is a stand up comedian, writer and actor, who co-starred and wrote on the first season of “Everything’s Trash” (Freeform). He has also written for “Divorce” (HBO), written/performed for “The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore” (Comedy Central), and “First Wives Club” (BET). He also appeared on Black Mirror (Netflix), and the “Home Alone” reboot on Disney Plus.

Ayanna Dookie Performer

Ayanna Dookie, a stand-up comedian, writer, storyteller, and Lupus Advocate, channels her experiences as a first-generation American, woman of color, and daughter of immigrants (one Black, one Indian) into her comedy. She’s appeared on HBO’s Pause with Sam Jay, truTV’s Laff Tracks, 2 Dope Queens on WNYC, NPR’s Snap Judgement, Fox’s Laughs, and AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. Ayanna also writes for BET’s 50 Central and MTV’s Wild n’ Out. Additionally, she organizes an annual comedy show with the Lupus Foundation of America to raise awareness and funds for Lupus research, and co-hosts Hydroxychloro QUEENZ, a podcast about living with Lupus.

Jourdain Fisher Performer

Jourdain is a hilarious comedian, writer, and actor…and a food-forward creative known online as Gangsta Chef, where he cooks everything from cornbread to cookies with swagger and soul. A North Carolina native now based in NYC, Jourdain started stand-up at just 17, choosing punchlines over his family’s funeral home business (a career pivot we all appreciate). He’s performed on Comedy Central and made a show-stopping debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, earning a standing ovation so loud it landed him a job as a staff writer. His credits include Netflix, and BET, with honors as a Just For Laughs New Face and Stand Up NBC finalist. Offstage and in the kitchen Jourdain commands a massive online audience, with 800K+ on IG and over 1 million views on his recipes alone, proving he can bring the heat whether it’s comedy or cuisine.

Monroe Martin Performer

Monroe Martin is a rising colorful and imaginative comedy star known for his appearances on NBC’s Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central’s Adam Devine’s House Party, MTV’s Guy Code, TV Land’s The Jim Gaffigan Show, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Netflix’s Master of None, and AXS TV’s Gotham Comedy Live. His work has earned him respect within the comedy circuit, making him one of the most promising comedians of his generation. Monroe has had a lifetime of hard knock experiences that have been spun into side-splitting jokes and stories as a foster child who grew up in group homes and  jumped around from one dysfunctional family to another. Monroe’s honest and open approach to jokes and storytelling universalizes his experiences.