About this Event
Join Us for Two Nights of Unforgettable Comedy with one of the fastest-rising stars in comedy!
Don't miss this special two night headliner showcase by the one and only Kiry Shabazz!
Headliner: Kiry Shabazz
Catch one of comedy’s hottest rising stars for two nights only at The Function, San Francisco’s Black-owned comedy club, on December 27 & 28. A Cleveland native who launched his career in Nor-Cal, Kiry Shabazz skyrocketed to fame after winning Stand Up NBC, beating out over 1,200 competitors. He made his late-night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and has been featured on Comedy Central’s Stand-Up series, Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers, and Epix’s Unprotected Sets. Most recently, Kiry showcased his talent on This Legendary Night on Hulu. Don’t miss his sharp, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny set in this intimate SF venue.
Now is chance to see this incredible talent up close and personal in an intimate setting, right here at SF's first-ever black-owned comedy club for the very first time.
KIRY SHABAZZ LIVE AT THE FUNCTION (TWO-NIGHTS-ONLY)
Date: Friday & Saturday, December 27-28, 2024
Comedy Lineup:
Enjoy a rare SF appearance by Kiry Shabazz as part of a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest and Outside Lands.
Showtimes:
- 7 PM + 9 PM - Kiry Shabazz + Friends
Warning: Seats are limited, and this is a rare opportunity to see Niles Abston up close and personal. Grab your tickets NOW and be part of comedy history in the making!
Like all things in life, the comedy lineup is subject to change.
COCKTAILS, WINE, BEER + NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINKS
The Function is a full bar with revisited cocktail classics, draft beer, an extensive curated wine selection (with many by the glass), numerous non-alcoholic options along with a special holiday/winter cocktail menu!
KIRY SHABAZZ
Kiry Shabazz is a stand-up from Cleveland who started comedy in Nor-Cal, and is now based in LA. Kiry was one of 1,250 stand ups who auditioned at open calls for Stand Up NBC and went on to win the entire competition. Kiry made his late night debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Since then, his stand up has been featured by Comedy Central’s Stand Up Featuring series, the Bill Burr Presents The Ringers stand up series, and on the second season of Epix’s Unprotected Sets. This year Kiry Shabazz was named Just For Laughs New Faces of Comedy and was selected to Perform in the JFL Comedy Festival in Los Angeles. Don’t sleep on the chance to see him up close – grab your tickets before they’re gone!
(Photo credit: courtesy of Kiry Shabazz).
ABOUT THE FUNCTION
Introducing The Function, a vibrant addition to the city's entertainment scene, where laughter reigns supreme and every night is a celebration of comedic brilliance. Near Hayes Valley and situated in the heart of Mid Market in San Francisco, this dynamic BLACK OWNED club is poised to redefine nightlife on Market Street with its electric atmosphere, top-notch talent lineup, adorned with colorful murals, cozy seating arrangements, and a stage that beckons performers to unleash their comedic prowess.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
The club is a daring new project co-owned by Stroy Moyd, Johnny Funcheap and Ludo Racinet.
Stroy Moyd The Oakland native is not only the founder of HellaFunny, the biggest comedy producer in the Bay Area, but has a stellar stand-up career with multiple headling appearances at Cobb's Comedy Club, SF Sketchfest, NYC's Comedy Cellar and tours of Hawaii, Asia and Europe. Stroy has opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, the Wayans Brothers, Hannibal Burress and more. He is a 3-time winner of the Fresh Faces Comedy Competition at the LaughFactory in Hollywood, CA. A distinct voice in the Bay Area comedy scene, Stroy Moyd appears on the hit STARZ’s series, Blindspotting and went viral with features on ABC, NBC, TechCrunch and Vox for his popular web series “Rideshare The Love.”
Ludo Racinet, a native of Paris, France, moved to California at the age of 18. His first entrepreneurial start up was in the organic ginger juice business, selling to all local heath food stores. In 2000 he opened the Tunnel Top, in 2008 Madrone Art Bar, in 2015 Bar Fluxus. And now, he creates The Function. He's known for creating bars that add color and spark to the San Francisco nightlife scene, along with creating inventive cocktails and an extensive curated wine selection.
Johnny Funcheap is the founder of Funcheap.com, a trusted staple of the San Francisco events-discovery landscape for more than 20 years. Funcheap is a San Francisco-based site which uncovers and shares curated recommendations of upwards of 100 cheap, fun and unique Bay Area events each week. Funcheap has a dedicated email following of 140,000+ and has been featured on KQED, ABC7, Wirecutter, The Bold Italic, San Francisco Magazine, 7x7, CBS, SF Gate, SFist, Frommer's, KGO, The Examiner and SF Weekly. Funcheap is free for both people trying to find things to do and for promoters trying to spread the word about their events.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Function SF: Comedy Club & Cocktail Lounge, 1414 Market Street, San Francisco, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 108.55