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Pride Comedy Show

Laugh Out Proud: Pride Comedy Night at Brookside Gardens! 

Kick off Pride Month with big laughs, great friends, and a night of unforgettable comedy!  

Kick off Pride Month with an evening of standout comedy, community, and celebration. Montgomery Parks invites you to enjoy a special outdoor comedy night featuring a talented lineup of LGBTQIA+ comedians from Improbable Comedy, sharing sharp and hilarious takes on relationships, family, love, and life. 

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, on the scenic lawn at Brookside Gardens, adjacent to the Visitor Center. 

 Here’s what’s in store: 

  • 6 pm – Arrive early to enjoy delicious bites from Palmetto Bay Cuisine and Catalyst Hot Dogs, plus a sweet treat from IC Dreams. Grab a beer from Denizens Brewing Co., explore the gardens, browse the Visitors Center shop, and check out the Remarkable Montgomery: Untold Stories exhibit.
  • 7 pm – The comedy show begins. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket and settle in for an evening of laughs.  

This event is intended for mature audiences ages 17 and up and is not recommended for viewers under 17. Viewer discretion is advised. 

ASL Interpretation will be provided by Montgomery Park’s Program Access

Visit our Comedy Homepage for more upcoming stand-up shows. 

Don’t miss this joyful night of comedy—because Pride is even better when shared with laughter. 

Stay tuned for the comedian line-up!


Frequently Asked Questions:

Cost: 

  • These events are free to attend, and registration is not required. Food and drink for purchase. 

Alcohol Policy: 

  • Alcohol will be sold at this event and a valid form of identification is required for purchase. Outside alcohol is NOT permitted. 

Accessibility: 

  • These parks and event spaces are generally accessible in accordance with the 2010 ADA Standards. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the Conservatory and Visitor Center and an all-gender restroom located in the Visitor Center, next to the Children’s Classroom 
  • If you or a member of your party needs additional accessibility accommodations for this event, please contact the Montgomery Parks Program Access office via email ProgramAccess@montgomeryparks.org or phone (301) 495-2581. 

Seating: 

  • Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets.  

Restrooms: 

  • Restrooms are available in the Visitor Center. There are wheelchair-accessible restrooms in the Conservatory and Visitor Center and an all-gender restroom located in the Visitor Center, next to the Children’s Classroom 

Content Warning: 

  • All shows are intended for mature audiences ages 17 and up and are not recommended for viewers under 17. Viewer discretion is advised. 

Additional Questions: 

  • For additional questions, please contact the Montgomery Parks Public Information and Customer Service office at (301) 495-2595 or email Info@MontgomeryParks.org. 

Where to Park 

  • Parking is limited and available at the Main Entrance 1800 Glenallan Avenue 
  • Conservatory Entrance 1500 Glenallan Avenue, Wheaton, MD. 
  • NO parking allowed along Glenallan Avenue. 
Time:
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Location:
Brookside Gardens

1800 Glenallan Avenue
Wheaton, MD 20902
 

Fee:

Free

Age Range:
17+
Harry Dewey Memorial Garden at Brookside Gardens

Brookside Gardens