# Event Details - **Event Name**: Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an afternoon of truth-telling, courageous expression, laughter, tears, creative resistance, and collective healing!About this EventJoin us for an afternoon of truth-telling, courageous expression, laughter, tears, creative resistance, and collective healing at the next: SPEAK OUR TRUTH PROJECT: COURAGE & COMEDY OPEN MICSaturday, October 17, 20262:00–6:00 p.m.LangLab — South BendHosted by Eve LeVequeElectric vibes by DJ Certified GrindCommunity members from across Indiana are coming together for a powerful experience where art, lived experience, activism, courage, and comedy meet. Courage and comedy often go hand in hand. Many of us have used humor to survive painful experiences, cope with trauma, reclaim our power, and find connection in moments that once made us feel alone. Sometimes we laugh to keep from crying—and sometimes laughter finally creates enough safety for the tears to come.Here, we honor all of it: the light and the darkness, the laughter and the tears, the pain and the healing. Through spoken word, poetry, comedy, music, storytelling, and creative expression, youth, parents, artists, advocates, survivors, and community members will share their truths and illuminate the realities our children, families, and communities continue to face. Together, we are dreaming a new world into being—one where we have the courage to witness the truth of our youth and communities, break cycles of silence, and transform pain into connection, purpose, and collective action.A SPECIAL TRIBUTE TO TAKISHA JACOBSThis event will include a special tribute honoring our fellow warrior mother, TaKisha Jacobs, who died by suicide on June 21, 2026.TaKisha, a local activist and co-founder of Connect 2B the Change, advocated and fought endlessly for child safety and gun reform after her 15-year-old son, Abdul, was lost to gun violence in 2017. We will honor TaKisha, Abdul, their stories, and the love and advocacy that continue to live through the movement she helped strengthen.Their lives remind us why community care matters, why no parent or advocate should be left to carry unimaginable grief alone, and why we must continue building systems and communities that protect, support, and truly see one another.COMEDY HEADLINER: MIC SHAWIn partnership with Pedigree Entertainment, we are excited to welcome Indianapolis comedian Mic Shaw as our comedy headliner!Mic Shaw has performed on stages across the country. He recently appeared with Alex Thomas here in South Bend and will bring his experience, humor, and powerful presence to Courage & Comedy Open Mic.WANT TO SHARE YOUR STORY, TALENT, OR ART?We welcome:• Comedy• Dance• Music• Poetry• Spoken word• Storytelling• Testimony• Creative expression of all kindsRegistration is required for everyone who wishes to speak or perform.Performer Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 4thRegister here:https://docs.google.com/.../17m4tJzg0y3v5j6fvzhrhI5C.../editNEW: YOUTH AND COMMUNITY ARTIST VENDOR SPACEFor the first time, we are opening a limited number of vendor spaces for local youth and community artists to display, share, and sell their original artwork and merchandise during our Community Connection from 2:00–4:00 p.m. We are also excited to welcome a youth face painter and two youth henna artists, including a young artist from Henna with Dia! We especially encourage local youth and community artists to apply. Space is limited, and registration is required.Artist Vendor Registration Deadline: Sunday, October 4thComplete the Artist Vendor Form here:https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSc1wBrqNfq.../viewform...EVENT PROGRAM 2:00–4:00 p.m. — COMMUNITY CONNECTIONCome early to connect with local youth and community artists, advocates, organizations, families, and community members from across Indiana. Families can participate in interactive creative art activities, shop original artwork and merchandise, visit community resource tables, and enjoy electric vibes from our favorite DJ, Certified Grind!Youth face painting and henna art will be available from 2:00–4:00 p.m. Pay as you’re led; participating youth artists will keep all donations they receive.4:00–6:00 p.m. — MAIN EVENTExperience powerful performances, courageous stories, meaningful laughter, and creative expression that illuminate the movement for child safety, justice, collective healing, and human rights.ATTENDEES CAN ALSO ENJOY:• Café and 21+ bar from 3:00-6:00 p.m.• Electric vibes by DJ Certified Grind• Youth and community artist merchandise• Artist vendor spaces and community organization resources from 2:00–4:00 p.m.• Face painting and henna art from 2:00–4:00 p.m.SPONSORS NEEDEDWe are currently seeking individuals, businesses, and organizations to help sponsor Courage & Comedy Open Mic.Your support will help us create a welcoming, accessible, and powerful community experience centered on truth-telling, creative expression, child safety, justice, and collective healing.Help sponsor this event by donating here:https://riosrainbow.org/donate/CURRENT EVENT SPONSORSCreative Face Painting by DianaCilantro Hair SpaDeliaMar Mega ShopRio’s Rainbow FoundationThis family-friendly event is FREE and open to the public. People of all ages are invited to witness and participate in a space where truth is honored, vulnerability is recognized as power, and community members do not have to carry their stories alone.Join us for an afternoon where voices rise, community gathers, laughter and tears are equally welcome, local artists are celebrated, and the movement grows stronger—beginning with our own courage to speak, listen, witness, create, and heal. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-bend/speak-our-truth-project-courage-and-comedy-open-mic/100002002316555719 - **Event Categories**: art, comedy, open-mic, fine-arts, entertainment, literary-art, nonprofit, performances, spoken-word, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: LangLab - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: South Bend - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: LangLab - **lat**: 41.6611982 - **long**: -86.2390381 - **full address**: LangLab, 1302 High Street, South Bend, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/802d9bb0d622f9f534d8e189fa1f5c379bb063308ab0da5bc54c29f154f6f51b-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1790415083 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic being held? - **A:** Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm at LangLab, 1302 High Street, South Bend, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic? - **A:** Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic is organized by Speak Our Truth Project. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Speak Our Truth Project: Courage & Comedy Open Mic 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 South Bend, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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