About this Event
Joke Sistas returns to SPRUNG! for the 3rd year running led by the incomparable Joanna Briley! This is the unofficial sorority and these Joke Sistas will have you laughing and loving this diverse group of Black women comedians. The show will leave you empowered, enlighted, and entertained as these Joke Sistas are strong advocates for telling it like it is.
is the founder of Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and also a premier comedian! As a shining star on the comedy circuit and a true visionary, Joanna created the Black Women In Comedy Laff Fest and produced Joke Sistas to showcase the brightest and funniest Black Women in a safe space. With her one woman show “Swipe This: My Life in Transit!” Joanna also merged her comedy life with the 32 years as a New York City Transit Authority Token Booth Clerk into a hit stage performance.
SPRUNG! is Silver Spring's very own comedy festival. Over four nights in March 2026, Improbable Comedy will present 10 unique shows of hilarious comedy at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, along with comedy classes and events.
Join us for a return of a SPRUNG! favorite, welcoming back our Joke Sistas show in partnership with Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest!
A special thank you to CMIT Solutions, our Saturday sponsor!
Tickets:
General Admission: $30
VIP: $50
VIP Tickets include:
- Reserved, premium seating at the venue
- Your first drink on us!
- And more!
General Venue Information
Doors open at 4:30 PM.
Address: Silver Spring Black Box, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.
Group Tickets
If you have a group of 10 or more, please reach out to us.
About Improbable Comedy: Founded in 2012 by social-worker-turned-comedy-producer , Improbable Comedy has hosted hundreds of shows in local venues around the DMV. The goal has been to transform the industry by giving the mic to hilarious comedians who have been underrepresented on stage. Since our first show at Vicino's restaurant, we have brought big laughs to theatres, bars, swanky clubs, and people's homes. We now have regular shows at Busboys & Poets and the Arts Barn as well as partnerships with the Montgomery Parks Department and at the Silver Spring Black Box Theatre. Follow us at improbablecomedy.com
Parking: The Black Box is a short walk from the Silver Spring metro and there is parking in the area garages on Ellsworth and Cameron St.
Accessibility: These shows will be ASL interpreted upon request. Please send any requests for ASL interpretation at least 10 days in advance to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate.The Black Box is ADA compliant with accessible bathrooms and devices for augmented hearing.
Concessions: The Silver Spring Black Box is theatre seating. We will sell light snacks and drinks in the lobby before the show.
Important Notifications:
Photography at the Show: This show performance and audience are being photographed and filmed, for the purposes of publicity and marketing. By coming to the show, you are consenting to photography and videography.
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Please Note: Due to the nature of live performance, we sometimes have to make a last minute change in the lineup of performers. It is always our aim to present a great show for our audience and we appreciate your understanding and patience. All Sales are Final.
This comedy show is intended for adults and may have mature content. 16+ are permitted with a guardian.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, 8641 Colesville Road, Silver Spring, United States
USD 36.22 to USD 59.06
