Contact: Kenza Hadj-Moussa, 612-386-9556
MEDIA ADVISORY
Local Comedians To Mobilize People to Laugh, Cry, and Take Action on Climate Crisis This Sunday
WHEN: Sunday, July 14 from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
WHAT: “Hole in the LOL-Zone: A Climate Crisis Comedy Show” featuring eight local comedians
WHO: The Comedy Corner Underground, TakeAction Minnesota, 100% Campaign, and local comics
WHERE: Comedy Corner Underground, 1501 Washington Ave S., Minneapolis, MN 55454
BACKGROUND: Local organizations working towards equitable, clean energy and climate justice have partnered with local comedians to raise awareness on the climate crisis and encourage people to take action. The event is a partnership between TakeAction Minnesota and the 100% Percent Campaign, along with The Comedy Corner Underground.
“Hole in the LOL-Zone: A Climate Crisis Comedy Show” will feature Shelly Paul and eight local comics, including: Rana May, Caroline Skoog, Comrade Tripp. Tommy Bayer, Devohn Bland, Fool’s Errand, Justin Johnson, and Madi Tentinger.
The event organizers pose the question: “Be honest, are you feeling hopeless about our impending climate doom?” and promise a cathartic night of “dread” “debilitating apathy” and “hope.” TakeAction Minnesota and 100% Campaign will also be there to talk with the public about local efforts to fight the climate crisis.
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TakeAction Minnesota is a statewide, independent, multiracial people’s organization working to advance democracy and equity through organizing, political action, and campaigns. The organization has offices in St. Paul, Duluth, and St. Cloud.
