PRIDE in the Park: An LGBTQ Comedy Show

a group of various audience members sitting in their lawn chairs and laughing at the show

In celebration of PRIDE Month, Improbable Comedy is getting a rainbow makeover and showcasing local queer comics! Some of the best LGBTQIA+ performers will make you laugh with their stand-up routines – touching on personal topics of relationships, family, love, and more.

This event will be held on the lawn of Fairview Road Urban Park on Thursday, June 8 and begins at 6:00 pm with food and beverage for purchase from Salat Foods and more – additional vendors to be announced shortly. The show kicks off at 7:00 pm and guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and picnic blankets for viewing.

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

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

This event will be held at Fairview Road Urban Park

Frequently Asked Questions

Address:: 8900 Fairview Road Silver Spring, MD 20910
Parking:: Paid parking is available at the Spring Cameron Garage (2) across the street and the venue is accessible via public transportation. See the public transportation section on this page for more details.
Restrooms:: An ADA portable restroom will be available at the event.
Alcohol:: Alcohol sales will be available at the event with a local brewery. All open containers of alcohol must be disposed of upon exiting the event space.
Accessibility:: This park is generally accessible according to the 2010 Standard ADA Guidelines. If you or a member of your party need further accessibility accommodations for this event, please contact the Montgomery Parks Program Access office.
Pets:: Pets are allowed at all Parks Playhouse events, but must be kept on a leash while on park property.
Cost:: This event is free.
What to bring:: Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets for viewing. Come prepared for the summer weather with appropriate UV-protective accessories and a water bottle.
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.

Dates: 06/08/2023

Time: Thursday June 8, 2023 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Location: Fairview Road Urban Park

Fee: FREE

Public Transportation

Bus # Q1, Q2, Q4, Y2, Y7, and Y8 to Georgia Avenue & Spring Street. Stop ID: 2000214

Bus # Q1, Q2, Q4, Y2, Y7, and Y8 to Georgia Avenue & Spring Street. Stop ID: 2000219

Bus # 28 to Fenton Street & Cameron Street. Stop ID: 28256. Exit the bus and walk Northwest on Fenton Street towards Cameron Street. Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Cameron Street. In 0.1 miles, turn left onto Spring Street. The park will be on the right side of the street.

Bus # 8, 9, 13, 14, 21, 22, Z2, Z6, Z8 to Colesville Road & North Noyes Drive. Stop ID: 2000235. Exit the bus and walk north on Colesville Road towards North Noyes Drive. Turn left onto North Noyes Drive, and after 0.2 miles, turn left onto Fairview Road. The park will be on the right side of the street.

Red Line Metro to Silver Spring station: Exit the metro station onto Wayne Avenue. Turn right onto Colesville Road and walk for 0.4 miles. Turn left onto Spring Street, and the park will be on the right side of the street.