Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy @ Trident Cafe)

Welcome to Laughing Through the Pain (Standup Comedy)! Get ready to bust a gut at this hilarious event taking place at Trident Booksellers & Cafe. Join us for a night of non-stop laughter as talented comedians take the stage to make you forget your worries. Grab a drink, relax, and let the comedy therapy begin. Don't miss out on this evening of side-splitting fun!

*Food and alcoholic/nonalcoholic beverages will be available for purchase in the room.*

This show will feature dark comedy about FAMILY.

Hosted By

Emily Goldstein

Emily Goldstein is a versatile comedian, clown, and producer based in Boston. Since starting her standup comedy journey in July 2022, Emily has founded MOOISH Productions (October 2023) to uplift marginalized voices. She hosts a monthly themed dark comedy standup show, Laughing Through the Pain. In October 2022, Emily was a Chosen Performer in Season 13 of #Kenanpresents at Laugh Boston. She performed at The PIT Solocom Festival in New York and the ‘Can You Relate?’ Festival in Boston in 2023. Nominated for ‘Funniest Comic of Boston’ in May 2023, Emily also participated in the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, assisting with a friend's solo show and performing standup herself. [MOOISH: a word that I came up with to describe myself. Spiritually Muslim & culturally Jewish ;) ]

Headlined By

Tooky Kavanagh

With razor-sharp wit and a charm once described as “ineffable,” Tooky (rhymes with cookie) Kavanagh (no “U”) speaks her mind with honesty, charisma, and edge.

She headlines shows all around New England and has opened for a slew of prominent national acts, including (), (), (), and (Insomniac on Comedy Central).

Her additional stand-up credits include The Blue Ridge Comedy Festival, The Rogue Island Comedy Festival, HBO’s Women In Comedy Festival, The Boston Comedy Festival, and Comic-In-Residence at the Comedy Studio.

Her most recent turn at acting was co-starring in Salesmen (available now on ), as well as a few shorts for the 48 Hour Film Festival. Her current favorite side project is co-hosting the , which is available on and s.

She regularly performs at Boston-based institutions such as Laugh Boston, The Wilbur Theater, Off Cabot, and The Comedy Studio.

Featuring

Serena Bolliger

Ira Claybourne

Kristina Feliciano

*Tickets are available (now) in advance for $10.99 online.

On the day of, a limited number of tickets can be purchased at the event for $15 via cash or Venmo. Tickets are not guaranteed at the door.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.

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