# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett presents the history of Black comedians in this free book event.About this EventComedy shows such as In Living Color, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and Living Single define ‘90s television culture. In Black Out Loud: The Revolutionary History of Black Comedy from Vaudeville to ‘90s Sitcoms, award-winning journalist and PBS NewsHour co-anchor Geoff Bennett follows the history of Black comedians and performers from 19th-century minstrel shows to the era of sitcoms. He charts the careers of icons such as Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Whoopi Goldberg, examining how they and their peers paved the way for Black entertainers in the future. Mark Anthony Neal says, “With Black Out Loud, Geoff Bennett not only celebrates a defining era of comedic expression, but traces a lineage in which generations of Black comedians upheld a code that honored Black humanity in all its complexity – always anchored by a fearless commitment to the funny.” This event is part of the Fall for the Book Festival, which runs from October 6-10. View the full schedule at: fallforthebook.org/schedule.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/fairfax/black-out-loud-with-geoff-bennett/100001997452280541
- **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, performances, festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-10-08T21:30:00Z
  - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
  - Location: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Fairfax
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III
- **lat**: 38.8295271
- **long**: -77.30939460000002
- **full address**: George Mason University Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett being held?
  - **A:** Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett takes place on Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 08 Oct, 2026 at 07:30 pm at George Mason University Center for the Arts, Grand Tier III, 4373 Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett?
  - **A:** Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett is organized by Fall for the Book.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Fairfax, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Black Out Loud with Geoff Bennett sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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