LGBTLOL includes laughter in Pride events, funny folks

LGBTLOL is a chance for queer-identifying comedians from around the country to get together and have a good laugh.

It’s inclusion with side-splitting fun.

The lineup for the laugh-a-thon brings entertainers and funny folks from around the country, headlined by Emma Willmann, Storhm Artiste, Ray Earl and Set Robichaux.

The four days of funny start Thursday with a welcome at American Townhouse Thursday at 4:30 p.m. and will happen at a variety of sites, including Comedy House NOLA, Oz, Urban South, Ugly Dog Saloon, Howlin’ Wolf, The Actor’s Apothecary, Virgin Hotel and wrap at Lucy’s at 8 p.m. Sunday.

In between, expect to see such national performers as Cindy Arena, Rachelle Cochran, Juno Men, Nora Jeffries, Maria Palombi, Keonna Scott, Drew Tessier and Carlos Kareen Windham.

Local comics get thing going as well, with performances by Ryan Rogers, Aftan Captain, Laveau Contraire, Amy Collins, BB Croft, Kat Dreher, Mystic Hightower, Shep Kelly, Saya Meads, Madison Thomas, Bette Tittler and Alice Wiche. 

The fest started during Pride Month 2022 and has grown into the four-day event. 

Some events are free, with most starting in the $10 to $20 range. A weekend pass is available. Visit lgbtlol.com