Special Event: Sharp Tongued Comedy to benefit Sharp Dressed Man - May 3rd

Friday, May 3rd come experience an extraordinary evening of refined humor and entertainment to benefit Sharp Dressed Man (), as Michael Furr & Mike Quindlen collaborate on an unforgettable night of style, spectacle, and stand-up comedy at Christopher Schafer Clothier (www.christopherschafer.com) in Canton/Fells Pt. (2112 Aliceanna St, Baltimore, MD 21231).

Indulge in the sharp-witted comedy stylings of a stellar lineup featuring comedians Pierre Bennu, Mike Smith, Elizabeth Norman, Roberto Reed, Daphne London, Mike Quindlen, with the ever-charismatic Michael Furr as your host.

Adding to the vibrant atmosphere, Christopher Schafer himself will take on the role of the house DJ, setting the tone for a night filled with laughter and merriment.

The event is BYOB! There are (2) adult beverage options within 50 feet of the venue:

1) Loading Dock Discount Liquors - 2101 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD 21231

2) Kislings Tavern - 2100 Fleet St, Baltimore, MD 21231

No outside food, but please feel free to visit the World Famous Kislings Tavern, as they have THE BEST Wings (go before or after the event)

Tickets are $20 in advance ($25 at the door while supply lasts; cash or venmo only).. pre-show tickets on sale until midnight the day before show -- online ticket sales end Thursday, May 2nd at 11:59PM. Lineup Subject to change. This is an adult show with adult content. All Sales are final.

The Talent:

Pierre Bennu is a multimedia artist working in paint, sculpture, animation, film, digital video,sound art, puppetry and standup comedy performance. Pierre’s work explores themes of resilience, nature, self-love, wellness, and intergenerational legacies of creativity, black joy, and liberation. He is the principal creative of exittheapple, an alternative media and arts company.

Daphne London is a singer songwriter standup from central Pennsylvania . She gives a unique blend of sweet melodic comedy with her guitar .Performing at a young age , she has been perfecting her own style of acoustic comedy jams over the last 7 years . She is pursuing her comedy dreams as one of the very rare female musical standups . Daphne has been described as the “Hoe burnham” of comedy . She does standup in Maryland DC and Pennsylvania, with appearances at the DC improv ,Kennedy Center and Punchline Philly.

Elizabeth Norman was born in Baltimore a little while ago! Since then, she has performed on both the Baltimore and D.C. What A Joke Festivals, which combined raised a total of $11,000 for the ACLU following the inauguration. She also performed on the first ever Baltimore Comedy Festival in 2017 (2018 and 2019) and the DC Comedy Festival in 2018 and 2019, as well as Chicago Women’s Funny Fest and Tig Notaro’s 2018 Bentzen Ball. Elizabeth has performed at the DC Improv, Magooby's Jokehouse, the Ottobar Mainstage, Single Carrot Theater and a wide variety of dive bars! She runs a monthly show called Club "Out-of-Town," which is a showcase and open mic for women, queer, non-binary and trans performers, Hot Set, which is spicy, and Ugly Baby, a stand up show at the new Baby’s on Fire. She was recently selected to compete in the She-Devil Comedy Festival in NYC! She’s opened for Pauly Shore and Shang Forbes. Elizabeth performs all over Baltimore and regularly in DC, and is always looking to expand the reach of her silly, smart and biting humor! yes, baby!

Mike Smith is comedian and host of Trivia & Comedy show every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. He loves jokes and the sounds people make when they like them.has opened for Tony Woods & Gilbert Gottfried.

Roberto Reed has hosted for Neflix’s Jared Freid and is a Regular at Magooby’s and the Port Comedy Club. Produced over 50 shows in MD since 2023. Has Opened for headliners like Jared Freid, Jordan Rock, Pat House and Umar Khan. Media Darling.

Michael Furr is a stand up comedian, producer and host, best known as the former booking manager and creative director for the Lou Costello Room comedy club in Baltimore. He has opened for the likes of Nikki Glaser, Jim Norton, Jim Norton, Nate Bergatze, Seaton Smith and many others. He has headlined and featured at clubs and festivals across the country and recently released his second hour long comedy special to much acclaim.

Mike Quindlen is a comic and civil disobedient who travels the world making sardonic observations that often weave their way into his comedy. Mike is willing to expose and mock hypocrites…including himself. Mike was in the comedian selection for Baltimore Magazine's 2022 "Best of Baltimore '' edition. He is the host of the longest-running monthly comedy show in Baltimore (Second Saturday Sh*t Show at the Ottobar and is founder and director of the Ellicott Silly Comedy Festival) He has opened for John Witherspoon, Doug Stanhope, JB Smoove, Alonzo Bodden, and Steve Hofstetter.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Christopher Schafer Clothier, 2112 Aliceanna Street, Baltimore, United States