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Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Announces Finalists for 2024 Breakout Comedian of the Year Competition
WASHINGTON, DC, (August 15, 2024) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is excited to announce the finalists for the highly anticipated "Breakout Comedian of the Year" competition, part of the second annual Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival...
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Leslie Jones and Deon Cole Named as Headliners for Second Annual Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival, Tickets Now on Sale
From September 27-29, The Festival Will Spotlight BIPOC Comedic Talent and Celebrate DC as a Comedy Hub WASHINGTON, DC, (July 9, 2024) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is thrilled to announce Leslie Jones and Deon Cole as...
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Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Returns to Washington DC
Enjoy Unmatched Live Comedy, Master Classes, Panels, and the New Comedy Cares VIP Charity Event from September 27-29 WASHINGTON, DC, (April 4, 2024) - NICE CROWD, in partnership with Events DC, is thrilled to announce the return of the Because...
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Yvonne Orji, Nicole Byer and More Set for New Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival
The three-day event, taking place on The Wharf from October 6 to 8, will spotlight comedic talent within BIPOC communities and celebrate DC as a comedy hub LOS ANGELES, (August 2, 2023) - NICE CROWD, formerly ABFF Ventures, today announced...
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NICE CROWD Becomes the New Name of ABFF Ventures, as the Renowned Organization Expands Its Annual Line-Up of Events to Include Comedy, Health & Wellness, Food, Fine Art and More
NICE CROWD's New Comedy Festival, Because They're Funny, Set to Launch in Washington, DC in October 2023 Miami, FL, (June 14, 2023) - ABFF Ventures – the company led by Jeff and Nicole Friday – that created the American Black...
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American Black Film Festival Producers to Launch a New Comedy Event — Because They’re Funny Comedy Festival Hosted By Events DC
Inaugural Event Will Take Place in Washington, DC, October 6-8, 2023 LOS ANGELES, (February 27, 2023) - ABFF Ventures LLC today announced the launch of Because They're Funny (BTF) Comedy Festival, a three-day event showcasing comedic talent within BIPOC communities....
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