Seattle is a hub for science, tech, gaming, and other geekiness. Geeky Comedy Seattle is a space for geeky comedy, storytelling, music, and spoken word – supporting both new and experienced performers in their endeavors to work on nerdy content.
I organize writer’s hours, monthly open mics, workshops, and variety shows (or at least hope to in the near future!). To find out more about future shows and workshops, whether you are interested in taking part or sitting in the audience, you can sign up for the newsletter using this link or contact me with any questions at geekycomedyseattle@gmail.com.
Upcoming shows, open mics, and workshops
Geeky Comedy Portland Comedy Workshop and Open Mic – September 15
Geeky Comedy Portland is having a special launch event!
Workshop
Friday, September 15 from 6 to 7:30pm
Portland, 1421 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
$15 (ticket link)
In this workshop, you will explore stand-up comedy as a tool to tell personal stories about being in the geek space, whether you work in science or tech, are an avid sci-fi enthusiast, or can go on an endless rant about your favorite fandom. You will learn how to brainstorm ideas, deliver jokes, have a stage presence, overcome fear, talk through a microphone, and communicate in an engaging and personal way.
Open Mic
Friday, September 15
Doors 8pm, Show 8:30pm
Portland, 1421 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Comedians, storytellers, singers, and poets: come and see the indisputable proof that Nerdy is the New Cool! This free open mic is a safe space for both new and experienced performers to try out some new nerdier material; a chance to experiment (science!) with comedy, songs, the spoken word, or anything really as long as it’s geeky! (5-minute sets)
With special guest Naomi Fitter!
Geek Girl Con – October 6-7
Excited to be back at Geek Girl Con this year! I’m organizing a couple of panels with Seattle 500 Women Scientists and a panel and a workshop related to Geeky Comedy! More info at geekgirlcon.com.
The Science of the Post-Apocalypse
Seattle 500 Women Scientists Panel
10am on Saturday, October 7th in the America room
Post-apocalyptic stories and science fiction have always spoken to the imagination. But what would the world and society really look like after an apocalypse? We have 3 million years of apocalypses and natural disasters to tell us how nature recovers after destruction, and how communities reform. Experts from the fields of mycology, public health, and dystopian writers get together to tell us their theories on what could really happen to us… after an apocalypse.
With Sarah Sutton (moderator), Ginny Katz, Ashli Blow, Lauren Ré, and KeliAnne Hara-Hubbard
The Past, Present, and Future of Artificial Intelligence
Seattle Women Scientists Panel
2pm on Saturday, October 7th in the Furiosa room
We’ve all been talking about it: artificial intelligence taking over our work, our lives, and the world. ChatGPT can write your next movie script, and DALL.E create your next piece of art. Despite our tendency to give AI systems agency, are these systems really “intelligent”? And what does “intelligent” even mean? Experts from the fields of computer science, linguistics, and anthropology explore the past, present, and future of these new technologies.
With Jessie Earl (Jessie Gender, Moderator), Jenn Huff, Gracie Ermi, Ada Zhang, and Joan Palimter Bajorek
Make ’em Laugh – Geeky Comedy Workshop
Organized by Geeky Comedy Seattle
3pm Saturday, October 7, Room TBD
In this workshop, you will explore stand-up comedy as a tool to tell personal stories about being in the geek space, whether you work in science or tech, are an avid sci-fi enthusiast, or can go on an endless rant about your favorite fandom. You will learn how to brainstorm ideas, deliver jokes, have a stage presence, overcome fear, talk through a microphone, and communicate in an engaging and personal way.
Facilitated by Valerie Benti and Theresa Flores
Real Nerds of Comedy
Organized by Geeky Comedy Seattle and Silas Lindenstein
5pm on Sunday, October 8th in the Garnet room
Geeky Comedy Seattle and Silas Lindenstein present: The Real Nerds of Comedy, a hilarious 50 minutes of stand-up comedy that celebrates nerds and nerd culture. This multicultural and multidimensional group of the funniest comedians in Seattle will have you laughing the rest of the convention.
With Silas Lindenstein (host/moderator), Valerie Benti, Theresa Flores, Rohini, and Sally Jordan
Geeky Open Mic – First Saturdays; next mic October 6; 7pm
Comedians, storytellers, singers, and poets: come and see the indisputable proof that Nerdy is the New Cool!
This free open mic is a safe space for both new and experienced comedians to try out some new nerdier material. This is a space to experiment (science!) with comedy, songs, the spoken word, or anything really as long as it’s geeky! (5-minute sets)
Distant Worlds Coffeehouse is a safe space for geeks of all stripes. Material that is racist, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, anti-trans, anti-immigrant, or otherwise ‘punching down’ is not welcome.
More to be announced soon!
Curious about what we’ve already done? Check out the list of our previous events.