# Event Details - **Event Name**: Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Holly Shaw on the artist as healer and finding courage to deal with everyday hecklersAbout this EventPlease join Holly Shaw (Queen Lessons) and Joyful Raven (Breed or Bust) as they ponder the artist as healer paradigm, the courage that can be gained from comedy, and the power of laughter as medicine.At an age when some women feel like they have to begin to cover themselves up, Holly Shaw, a performance coach and hypnotherapist, did the opposite, taking the stage as a stand-up comedian. In Queen Lessons, Shaw invites readers into the wild world of comedy, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her and sharing the lessons she has learned for women entering their “queen years.”Shaw’s portrait of the stand-up comedian in Queen Lessons builds upon Joseph Campbell’s idea of the artist as the modern day shaman. Shaw proposes that the comedian makes us laugh in order to “open our mouths wide and let the medicine in,” because comedy can help us release shame around things that are otherwise rarely talked about.Holly Shaw is a stand-up comedian and “hypnotherapist and performance anxiety expert" living in Oakland, CA, who performs regularly at clubs and showcases all over California. Before becoming a comedian, Shaw had spent a lifetime on stage, television, and film as an actor, professional dancer, and speaker and coach teaching at SAG/AFTRA in Los Angeles and San Francisco. Her podcast "Performers & Creators Lab" was named “One of the Most Outstanding Podcasts of 2019” by Databird. She's authored and published three books: The Creative Formula, Making Art In the Middle of Madness, and most recently Queen Lessons.Joyful Raven is an award-winning actor, comedian, director and "story midwife." Her first solo comedy, Tales of a Sexual Tomboy, won Best of the Fringe at the 2016 San Francisco International Fringe Festival and had an Off-Broadway run in 2017. Her subsequent show, Breed or Bust, recently completed a successful run at The Marsh in Berkeley and was named a Critics' Pick by the San Francisco Chronicle after receiving critical acclaim at the 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festival, where it was nominated for an Offie. She holds an MFA from UC Davis and teaches solo theatre at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre and the Marsh.Copies of Holly's book are available for purchase with your ticket and at the event. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/queen-lessons-laughing-wide-to-let-the-medicine-in/100001860474873429 - **Event Categories**: comedy, entertainment, art, theatre, festivals, performances - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.18, max: 18.91, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Clio's - **lat**: 37.8085976 - **long**: -122.2560638 - **full address**: Clio's, 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/a204ce9c509c7ed348dca4639e96b611aee0c390ee41070a6ab2da50cb66a220-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1761649636 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In being held? - **A:** Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In takes place on Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Clio's, 353 Grand Avenue, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In? - **A:** Ticket prices for Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In range from USD 7 to USD 19 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdmission + copy of QUEEN LESSONSUSD 19 + USD 3 feeAvailableAdmission onlyUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In? - **A:** Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In is organized by Clio's Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Queen Lessons: Laughing Wide to Let the Medicine In 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 Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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