Actor / comedian Rhonda “Passion” Hansome (SiriusXM “John Fugelsang’s Tell Me Everything,” “Showtime At The Apollo”) will host the “Laughs Likely!” live comedy showcase on Thursday, June 20 at The Grisly Pear Midtown as part of the Fifth Annual Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest (BWICLF) in New York City. Showtime is 7:00p.m and tickets are $23.24 plus a two-drink / item minimum. Featured in the previous three BWIC Laff Fests, Hansome will be joined at the 90-minute show by: Sheri L. Flanders, Jose Mwamba,Tiffannee Lee, Miss Lissa, Tracy McClendon, T. Graye and Jillian Ebanks. Ages 21 and over, lineup subject to change, no refunds or exchanges. The Grisly Pear Midtown is located at 243 W 54th St – in the Theater District – and can be reached by taking the N,Q or R subway to 57th Street & 7th Ave or the C or E subway to 50th Street in Manhattan. The venue adheres to current COVID safety guidelines and for tickets and further information, go to: grislypearstandup.com/ev… or call: (212) 529-3808.

According Joanna Briley, CEO at One Funny Sistah Entertainment, LLC “we decided it was time to have something of our own with an emphasis on all facets of comedy.” “Our goal is to create opportunities for Black women to be seen, heard, and influential in changing the narrative while simultaneously empowering our “sisterhood” to look out for one another in a safe and nurturing environment where we get to shine,” she added. Partners / sponsors at the 2024 BWICLF include: Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey, The Uncle Nearest HBCU Old Fashioned Challenge, The Unemployed Philosophers Guild, Curl Prep and The Grisly Pear Midtown. Tickets for the five days of her-larity (June 19 – 23) must be purchased in advance by going to the: BWICLaffFest.com website, or connect with the Laff Fest at: BWICFestival@gmail.com / 347 .704.4746.