About this Event
This month's show features:
Rojo Perez is a New York-based comedian who is currently a recurring guest on Netflix’s Survival Of The Thickest. Originally from Puerto Rico, Rojo moved to Florida for college where he began performing stand-up comedy at age 20 in local clubs and cafés. Last year he served as a writer on Netflix’s DRINK MASTERS. In a busy 2021, Rojo made his network debut on The Tonight Show w/ Jimmy Fallon, while also being featured in Comedy Central’s Tight Five. In April ‘19, Rojo formed part of HBO special titled Entre Nos: Spot On. In August 2017 Rojo made his late night stand up debut on TBS "Conan". Since moving to New York City he has been a cast member on MTV's Decoded, featured on Comedy Central's Funny 'Cause It's True, Time Out New York, TruTV's Comedy Knockout and Univision's FLAMA. In 2016 he was selected as a Standup NBC finalist and has been a part of the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, SXSW, Moontower Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival among others.
John Minus is a comedian, writer, and all-around great guy who lives and breathes his home state of New Jersey. From Race to Role-Playing games, John can speak intelligently (but not necessarily sanely) about several topics, and is known for being able to relate to any audience. He’s performed at Broadway Comedy Club in the Stand-Up 360 festival, Comix at Foxwoods, and Greenwich Comedy Club among others. John also produces his own comedy show, the Non-Productive Comedy Show.
Lauren LoGuidice is a NYC native comic who moonlights at Broadway Comedy Club, her room at the Capish?! Club in Little Italy and at indie shows all over the world. Most recently, she just did an hour special at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Special Guest Co-Host
Ally Spier is a comedian and co-host of Vocabaret at Caveat.
Musical Guest
’89 the Brainchild is a rap performer and entertainer from New Jersey. He flew under the radar for years and began finding buzz through performing in the NJ/NYC area just before the pandemic shutdown. Also a stage production manager, ’89’s recordings include “Father’s Day,” Not Who I Thought I Was (the last of my rage), and Patterns, which has been described as a mix of hip hop, house, techno, and nu-disco reminiscent of Jungle Brothers, Heavy D, and Big Daddy Kane.
Official Stop of Newark First Fridays
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Newark Local Beer, 538 Broad Street, Newark, United States
USD 15.17
