About this Event
Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation
A Comedy + Community Fundraiser Benefiting Diaspora Groceries Cares
Keep the Table Going. Join Diaspora Groceries Cares for Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation, an evening of comedy, spoken word, music, and community celebrating the people, businesses, creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who keep our tables—and our communities—going.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Doors Open: 3:00 PM
Show Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Maverick Social Enterprises
4225 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90008
COMEDY HEADLINERS
Get ready to laugh with an incredible lineup of comedians:
Steven E. Kimbrough
Kareem Mathews
Sherwin Arae
Brian Kiley
An Evening of Laughs, Lyrics & Liberation
Hosted by Tiffany Haddish, Founder and Creator of Diaspora Groceries, this special evening brings together comedy, music, spoken word, and community in support of the continued work of Diaspora Groceries and the Diaspora Groceries Collective. The evening will feature:
•Comedy headliners
•Music and performance
•Spoken Word
•Community Comedy
•Diaspora Groceries Showcase
•DJ TWINN / Karaoke fun
•Community connection and celebration
•If time permits, an open mic for audience members to shine
DIASPORA GROCERIES SHOWCASE
The evening will also spotlight the creativity and voices within our own community:
Love Richea J — Spoken Word
Ani D — “Let It Roll”
Marva — “Sweet Thang”
Ember — Comedy
Quandarius — Comedy
Glenetta P— Comedy
WHY WE’RE GATHERING
Diaspora Groceries is part of a growing movement focused on food access, wellness, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and community wealth building.
Through the Diaspora Groceries Cares, we support entrepreneurs and community members through programming, technical assistance, business development, education, scholarships, connections, and opportunities to grow.
Your ticket helps us Keep the Table Going.
TICKETS
General Admission — $35
Come celebrate, laugh, connect, and support the work.
VIP — $60
VIP guests will receive an elevated experience, including access to the VIP area and food provided by Fish Bone.
Space is limited.
COME FOR THE LAUGHS.
STAY FOR THE PURPOSE.
This is more than a fundraiser. It’s a celebration of community, culture, creativity, entrepreneurship, and collective possibility.
Come laugh. Come listen. Come Connect.
Come give. Come help us Keep the Table Going. Follow Diaspora Groceries.
Follow Diaspora Groceries on social media, share the event, tag Diaspora Groceries, and invite someone who should be in the room.
People Over Profits.
Diaspora Groceries Cares.
Wellness. Entrepreneurship. Financial Literacy. Community Wealth.
Agenda
🕑: 03:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 04:00 PM
Host Tiffany Haddish welcomes the audience.
🕑: 04:15 PM
Diaspora Family Showcase
🕑: 04:50 PM
Comedian: Steven E. Kimbrough
🕑: 05:10 PM
Comedian: Brian Kiley
🕑: 05:30 PM
Comedian: Kareem Matthews
🕑: 05:50 PM
Closing Headliner: Sherwin Area
Event venue & nearby stays
Maverick Social Enterprises, 4225 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, United States
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