Belly Laughs Comedy & Food Festival will showcase Asian comics and cuisine in July

A comedy festival featuring some of Southern California’s finest Asian cuisine is coming to Los Angeles this summer.The Belly Laughs Comedy and Food Festival, taking place at L.A.

Live on July 12 and 13, will showcase more than 30 stand-up Asian comedians, including Hasan Minhaj, Kumail Nanjiani, and Margaret Cho, with additional surprise guests to be announced.“I think we could all use a laugh right now,” said Bing Chen, CEO & Co-Founder of GoldHouse, a nonprofit organization that champions the cultural interests of the Asian and Pacific Islander diaspora. “We’re so honored to partner on the Belly Laughs Festival with so many friends and artistic heroes to further propel the modern comedic Renaissance that so many Asian Pacific leaders have led.

”In addition to prominent funny acts, over 20 Asian restaurants from around Los Angeles will be featured, curated by Mama’s Nightmarket, which spotlights underrepresented restaurants at live entertainment events. Menu highlights at the festival include dishes made by Chef Tuệ Nguyễn & Điđi, Bobapop, Feng Mao, Guzzu Bento-Ya, Holy Basil, and more.“We’ve always dreamed of growing Mama’s Nightmarket, but this takes it beyond anything we could have imagined – bringing communities together with incredible flavors, comedians, and cultural moments,” said Jared Jue, founder of Mama in a press release.

SEE ALSO: Former Wallflowers guitarist opens Japanese barbecue restaurant in Long BeachThe beverage program will include Asian-inspired signature drinks from Martell, the oldest of the great Cognac houses with historic ties across Asia, and Skrewball Whiskey, the original peanut butter whiskey founded by Cambodian-born refugee Steven Yeng.Mama’s Nightmarket will also offer live entertainment, cultural programming, and interactive experiences that allow guests to immerse themselves in Asian culture. Some of the activities at the Mama stage will include live cooking demonstrations and surprise performances.

“The Belly Laughs Festival is an exciting extension of CAPE’s work championing people, stories, and culture,” said Michelle K. Sugihara, executive director of CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) in a press release. “We’re honored to be a part of such an incredible celebration to highlight these talented comedians and restaurants.

”Here is the full lineup of artists and food for the upcoming Belly Laughs Comedy & Food Festival. For more information visit bellylaughsfestival.com.

Tickets for the all-ages event are on sale now at AXS.com.Artist lineup:Hasan MinhajKumail NanjianiMargaret ChoZarna GargJoel Kim BoosterNimesh PatelSherry ColaHari KondaboluAsif AliJonnie Park (Dumbfoundead)Andrea JinJason ChenyIrene TuDylan AdlerJoe WongKiran DeolJenny YangHelen HongAparna NancherlaSabrina WuJes TomTien TranFumi AbeRobin TranIsmael LoutfiAaron ChenNori ReedTatyana GuchiD’LoPaul OgataYudhi SharmaRestaurant Lineup:Chef Tuệ Nguyễn & ĐiđiBobapopFeng MaoGood AlleyGuzzu Bento-YaHermanos EmpanadasHoly BasilKanomwaan Thai GelatoKolkata Chai CoMayuraRiviera Seafood ClubTenkatoriYum SະlutRelated ArticlesSeafood is a special treat at this Sherman Oaks restaurantCalifornia Pizza Kitchen turns 40 ‘and fine with it’ on March 27Meet the inspirational James Beard-nominated chef behind Everytable’s new gumbo dishNew food coming to Angel Stadium for the 2025 seasonFrumpy Mom: I’m not pretentious enough for Napa Valley.