If you're in the Bay Area and up for some laughs for a good cause, Eastwind Books of Berkeley invites you to celebrate its 20th anniversary at Stand Up for Books, a fundraiser showcasing some of the best Asian American comedians from the Bay Area and Los Angeles. There will be food, drinks, raffle tickets and standup comedy featuring Jenny Yang, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Andrew Orolfo, and host Irene Tu.
It's happening Friday, June 3 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Here are some more details:
Stand Up for Books: 2nd Annual Comedy Night
A Fundraising Event for Eastwind Books of Berkeley
Friday, June 3rd, 2016
7pm Doors open.
Pre-show mixer w/ food and drinks
8pm Show
Hosted by Irene Tu (SF Sketchfest)
Featuring:
Jenny Yang (Buzzfeed, Dis/orent/ed Comedy)
Dhaya Lakshminarayanan (Best Comedian - SF Bay Guardian)
Andrew Orolfo (SJ Improv)
and surprise guests!
Location: Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th Street #290; Oakland, CA
(2nd Floor Asian Renaissance Plaza)
Regular advance tickets: $25.00
*All advance ticket purchases include 1 drink ticket*
Purchase at Eastwind Books of Berkeley or online: www.asiabookcenter.com. Check our website for details on Sponsorship Ticket levels and perks!
Tickets at door: $27.00 (drink ticket not included)
For further information about the show, visit the Eastwind Books website or refer to Facebook.
Born out of a Bay Area history and tradition of activism for ethnic studies, Eastwind Books of Berkeley has been serving the East Bay providing books on Asian American diverse cultures, history, and literature since 1996. Can't make it the show but still want to help out? You can make a donation to Eastwind here.