First Friday: Glo in the City Live Comedy Show
6:30–7:45pm
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New York City is considered to be a mecca for comedians, so what better way to celebrate Wonder City of the World: New York City Travel Posters than with a comedy show? Poster House is excited to host a special edition of Glow in the City, a monthly queer, trans, and BIPOC comedy show spotlighting diverse comedians. This evening’s set will feature Aurea Young, Sureni Weerasekera, Quin Lamar, and Gabe González.
Glo Butler is a stand-up comedian, host, and producer of queer, trans, and BIPOC comedy shows, Glo in the City Live and Unplugged Variety Show. They have been featured in New York Comedy Fest, Comedy Central, and Time Out‘s list of queer, BIPOC comedians to know.
Aurea Young is a Brooklyn based comedian, improviser, and poet. She cohosts the video podcast The Strap Down that focuses on queer life through the Black femme lens. She has been featured in the New York Comedy Festival, Brooklyn Pride, Dyketopia, and the PBS docuseries ShelterMe.
Quin Lamar is a comedian known for his sharp wit and engaging performances.
Sureni Weersakera is a Sri Lankan-born, San Diego-raised, and New York-based stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. She is known for her lighthearted, conversational banter as well as her ruthless, dark jabs and has worked with Netflix, HBO, Amazon, META, and Don’t Tell Comedy.
Gabe González is a Puerto Rican comedian, writer, and actor known for his roles in The Last OG, Habla y Vota, and Audible’s The Comedians. He has been featured in Brooklyn Magazine’s “30 Under 30” and Time Out New York’s “Comedians of Color You Should Know,” and has produced content for MTV, GLAAD, and Remezcla.
Accessibility Note: Masks and clear masks are available free of charge at the museum. Assistive listening devices and stools are available. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation or a CART (Communication Access Realtime Translation) are available upon request. Please contact access@posterhouse.org or (914) 295-2387 to request interpretation services and to address any other accessibility needs. For other event related questions, please contact info@posterhouse.org.