2nd BEST FEST / Saturday Stand-Up Showcase #2 / Black Iris

sat13jun9:00 pm10:30 pm2nd BEST FEST / Saturday Stand-Up Showcase #2 / Black IrisTix: $15 - A stand-up cavalcade with Randolph Washington Jr, Grayson Bullock, Nik Narain, Ed Phillips, and YANG.

Event Details

A stand-up cavalcade with Randolph Washington Jr, Grayson Bullock, Nik Narain, Ed Phillips, and YANG.

Show Lineup:

  • Randolph Washington Jr (Richmond, VA): Aspiring comedian and tenured nerd.
  • Grayson Bullock (Richmond, VA): Unhinged vulnerability with a charming twist.
  • Nik Narain (Durham, NC): Deadpan, cerebral, and heartfelt science-infused stand-up.
  • Ed Phillips (Norfolk, VA): Nerd who combined his love of figures and comedy!
  • YANG (Los Angeles, CA): Narrative-driven comedy rooted in lived experience.

Venue: Black Iris | Doors: 8:45 PM | Show: 9:00 PM | Tickets: $15 Advance | Limited tickets available at the door | All-Access passes available here and at 2ndbestfest.com.

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ABOUT 2ND BEST FEST
Running June 11–13, this three-day comedy extravaganza showcases the best in improv, sketch, and stand-up. This year’s festival brings high-caliber acts from LA, Chicago, NYC, Baltimore, Raleigh, DC, and RVA to four incredible venues in Richmond’s Downtown Arts District.

ABOUT THE COALITION THEATER
Located in Richmond’s Downtown Arts District, the nonprofit Coalition Theater is dedicated to creating an inclusive space where laughter connects people. Proceeds from 2ND BEST FEST directly support our mission of funding performances, comedic education, and community outreach.

Learn more at rvacomedy.com and 2ndBestFest.com

Time

June 13, 2026 9:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Location

Black Iris Social Club

321 W Broad St, Richmond, VA 23220

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