Thu March 2, 2017
Comic Relief From The Grief: A Stand Up Comedy Show featuring Sampson
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On March 2nd, Sampson McCormick (who performs under the mononym: Sampson), a popular and award winning stand-up comic, writer and social justice advocate, will headline a special, intimate comedy concert performance at the Port Bar on Broadway in downtown Oakland.
The black, LGBT entertainer, has been performing comedy for close to two decades, and uses humor as a platform to mix the silly with the serious, taking on serious issues such as religion, homophobia, race and sexuality, and has been a fierce advocate for LGBT homeless youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those affected by religious intolerance. He's written two books, "Taboo Village", and "Ebonic Faggotry", and in 2013 released a third live stand-up comedy album "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was recorded in DC at the historic Howard Theater. In addition to sharing his personal experiences on stage, he has also been very vocal about the lack of opportunities for minorities in comedy and entertainment, and recently released a new documentary “A Tough Act to Follow”, which highlights some of the challenges that minorities face in show business. Amid the current social and political climate in the country after the recent Presidential election, in addition to offering observational humor, he'll also be tackling politics and a POV from his perspective as a black, gay man and give all attendance some much needed laughter, with his show "Comic Relief From The Grief."
About the Performer:
Sampson McCormick is an experience. A down to earth comedic force of nature and an internationally touring, award-winning entertainer, he has been named "One of the Funniest LGBT Comics" by OUT.com, Metro Weekly, SWERV Magazine, East Bay Express, Huffington Post and AstroGlide.
He's appeared on BET, MTV, The OWN Network, FOX and TV One. He's headlined venues including the historic Howard Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Comedy Store in LA, The Laugh Factory in LA, San Francisco Punch Line, Harvard University, and now, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, The Port Barin downtown Oakland.
His comedy offers riveting, refreshing and original takes on religion, sexuality, life and politics--you know, all those things you aren't supposed to talk about in polite company.
https://www.sampsoncomedy.com
Twitter: @OfficialSampson Instagram: MisterSampson
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The black, LGBT entertainer, has been performing comedy for close to two decades, and uses humor as a platform to mix the silly with the serious, taking on serious issues such as religion, homophobia, race and sexuality, and has been a fierce advocate for LGBT homeless youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those affected by religious intolerance. He's written two books, "Taboo Village", and "Ebonic Faggotry", and in 2013 released a third live stand-up comedy album "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was recorded in DC at the historic Howard Theater. In addition to sharing his personal experiences on stage, he has also been very vocal about the lack of opportunities for minorities in comedy and entertainment, and recently released a new documentary “A Tough Act to Follow”, which highlights some of the challenges that minorities face in show business. Amid the current social and political climate in the country after the recent Presidential election, in addition to offering observational humor, he'll also be tackling politics and a POV from his perspective as a black, gay man and give all attendance some much needed laughter, with his show "Comic Relief From The Grief."
About the Performer:
Sampson McCormick is an experience. A down to earth comedic force of nature and an internationally touring, award-winning entertainer, he has been named "One of the Funniest LGBT Comics" by OUT.com, Metro Weekly, SWERV Magazine, East Bay Express, Huffington Post and AstroGlide.
He's appeared on BET, MTV, The OWN Network, FOX and TV One. He's headlined venues including the historic Howard Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Comedy Store in LA, The Laugh Factory in LA, San Francisco Punch Line, Harvard University, and now, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, The Port Barin downtown Oakland.
His comedy offers riveting, refreshing and original takes on religion, sexuality, life and politics--you know, all those things you aren't supposed to talk about in polite company.
https://www.sampsoncomedy.com
Twitter: @OfficialSampson Instagram: MisterSampson
On March 2nd, Sampson McCormick (who performs under the mononym: Sampson), a popular and award winning stand-up comic, writer and social justice advocate, will headline a special, intimate comedy concert performance at the Port Bar on Broadway in downtown Oakland.
The black, LGBT entertainer, has been performing comedy for close to two decades, and uses humor as a platform to mix the silly with the serious, taking on serious issues such as religion, homophobia, race and sexuality, and has been a fierce advocate for LGBT homeless youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those affected by religious intolerance. He's written two books, "Taboo Village", and "Ebonic Faggotry", and in 2013 released a third live stand-up comedy album "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was recorded in DC at the historic Howard Theater. In addition to sharing his personal experiences on stage, he has also been very vocal about the lack of opportunities for minorities in comedy and entertainment, and recently released a new documentary “A Tough Act to Follow”, which highlights some of the challenges that minorities face in show business. Amid the current social and political climate in the country after the recent Presidential election, in addition to offering observational humor, he'll also be tackling politics and a POV from his perspective as a black, gay man and give all attendance some much needed laughter, with his show "Comic Relief From The Grief."
About the Performer:
Sampson McCormick is an experience. A down to earth comedic force of nature and an internationally touring, award-winning entertainer, he has been named "One of the Funniest LGBT Comics" by OUT.com, Metro Weekly, SWERV Magazine, East Bay Express, Huffington Post and AstroGlide.
He's appeared on BET, MTV, The OWN Network, FOX and TV One. He's headlined venues including the historic Howard Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Comedy Store in LA, The Laugh Factory in LA, San Francisco Punch Line, Harvard University, and now, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, The Port Barin downtown Oakland.
His comedy offers riveting, refreshing and original takes on religion, sexuality, life and politics--you know, all those things you aren't supposed to talk about in polite company.
https://www.sampsoncomedy.com
Twitter: @OfficialSampson Instagram: MisterSampson
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The black, LGBT entertainer, has been performing comedy for close to two decades, and uses humor as a platform to mix the silly with the serious, taking on serious issues such as religion, homophobia, race and sexuality, and has been a fierce advocate for LGBT homeless youth, people living with HIV/AIDS, and those affected by religious intolerance. He's written two books, "Taboo Village", and "Ebonic Faggotry", and in 2013 released a third live stand-up comedy album "That B*@&! Better Be Funny", which was recorded in DC at the historic Howard Theater. In addition to sharing his personal experiences on stage, he has also been very vocal about the lack of opportunities for minorities in comedy and entertainment, and recently released a new documentary “A Tough Act to Follow”, which highlights some of the challenges that minorities face in show business. Amid the current social and political climate in the country after the recent Presidential election, in addition to offering observational humor, he'll also be tackling politics and a POV from his perspective as a black, gay man and give all attendance some much needed laughter, with his show "Comic Relief From The Grief."
About the Performer:
Sampson McCormick is an experience. A down to earth comedic force of nature and an internationally touring, award-winning entertainer, he has been named "One of the Funniest LGBT Comics" by OUT.com, Metro Weekly, SWERV Magazine, East Bay Express, Huffington Post and AstroGlide.
He's appeared on BET, MTV, The OWN Network, FOX and TV One. He's headlined venues including the historic Howard Theater, The Kennedy Center, The Comedy Store in LA, The Laugh Factory in LA, San Francisco Punch Line, Harvard University, and now, for ONE NIGHT ONLY, The Port Barin downtown Oakland.
His comedy offers riveting, refreshing and original takes on religion, sexuality, life and politics--you know, all those things you aren't supposed to talk about in polite company.
https://www.sampsoncomedy.com
Twitter: @OfficialSampson Instagram: MisterSampson
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2023 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94607
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