A Boise comedy venue plans to raise money for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris — and have lots of fun doing it.
“Comics for Kamala” will take over The Lounge at the End of the Universe, 2417 W. Bank Drive, for a two-hour show Saturday. Located on the lower level of the Gem Center for the Arts, the Lounge is a 2,800-square-foot club with a seated capacity of 200.
“Tickets are moving swiftly, and we anticipate selling out,” Brian Lee, managing partner of the Lounge, said in an email. “We have received RSVPs from several high-profile members of the Idaho Democratic Party.”
Lounge ownership hopes to “represent Idaho in a great light,” Lee added.
Portland comedian Harry Riley will headline. Local comics slated to perform include Jen Adams, Kris Sharma, Matt Vorhies, Jade Jesser and Leslie Bing. “Let’s laugh our way to a brighter future,” the event flyer says.
The Boise event is part of a multiple-state offshoot from last month’s national “Comics for Kamala” virtual show. Featuring household names such as Ben Stiller, Jason Bateman and D.L. Hughley, that Zoom fundraiser generated nearly $600,000, according to organizers.