A fundraiser for the Somerville Weekend Backpack Program

A family-funny event for dad joke lovers of all ages

Hosted by Food For Free and the Comedy Studio

Join us on Father’s Day for a good laugh as we celebrate the art of the “Dad Joke.” Bring your friends and family to enjoy good food, drinks, and humor at Bow Market’s eateries, shops, and the Comedy Studio! The Comedy Studio is generously donating all ticket sales from this event to support the Somerville Weekend Backpack Program.

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If you think you are funny but your family doesn’t or you’re not a dad but you tell jokes like one, we want you on stage! Apply to be one of our “Dad Joke-sters!”

Bring your “best” dad jokes to the festival to compete for our “Pop Corn” Awards and bragging rights. We do not provide laugh tracks so bring your family and friends to cheer you on. Sign up in advance to be one of our dad joke-sters on stage (you do not need to be a dad!) here

About the Somerville Weekend Backpack Program

Food For Free’s Somerville Weekend Backpack Program sends home two lunches, two breakfasts, milk, and fresh fruit with Somerville students facing food insecurity. The food is discreetly packed in the students’ backpacks each Friday afternoon, ensuring that students are better prepared to learn the following week. The Somerville Weekend Backpack Program is now available to every single elementary and upper school student in Somerville Public Schools.

About Food For Free

Food For Free improves access to healthy food within our community by rescuing food that would otherwise go to waste, strengthening the community food system, and creating new distribution channels to reach under-served populations. We envision a future where everyone in our community—regardless of age, income or ability—has consistent access to fresh, healthy, delicious food. Our current focus is on using schools and colleges to address student and family hunger.

About the Comedy Studio

The Comedy Studio in Union Square’s Bow Market has cemented its reputation as the area’s top laugh lab. It’s also earned a solid reputation among industry heavyweights as a “must-visit” club for anyone seeking cutting-edge performers or writers for future television projects.