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DNA Presents Comedy on First Fridays

Session Date & Time

Dec 04 2026 (Friday)

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Location

The 418 Project

In the: Small Theater

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About This Event

DNA Presents Comedy on First Fridays: An Evening with DNA and Too Weird for America

Comedian DNA is presenting his new hour, entitled Too Weird for America. In May 2026, DNA released his first hour on Punchline Records called Dark Horse. The album won praise from comics around the country and sat in the #1 position at Amazon Top 50 New Comedy albums for several weeks. 

In Too Weird for America, DNA takes on Fringe Culture, Conformity, AI and through his most transparent, honest and authentic stories, weaves an unbelievable tale. 

You don't have to be a weirdo to like this show, but if you are, you're going to love it. 

Bio:

DNA has appeared on NPR's Snap Judgement and has curated 5,000 community events in Northern and Central California. He currently sits on the BOD of Comedy Day in Robin Williams Meadow and is pushing his movie MESSIAH INK through the film festival circuit. DNA's dog is about to weigh more than him. 

“I love DNA’s new album, “Dark Horse.” He’s smart, he’s silly, he’s dark, he’s light. He jokes about loss and family,  drugs and survival. Just about everything you need to hear about on a comedy album these days. Stream it, download it, consume it NOW.” – Comic Laurie Kilmartin

“I loved listening to DNA’s debut album, DARK HORSE.  It’s a super fun roller coaster of a look into the brain and heart of a singular artist who is funny and weird in the best way and very much himself. And that is coming from the brain and heart of someone who is funny and weird and very much MYself.” – Comic Myq Kaplan

“There’s a comfort in watching someone do stand up for decades; you can let yourself feel happy and safe in where the comedy is about to go. You know it’s going to be funny, but DNA also lets the audience think. DARK HORSE is just fun.” – Comic Jackie Kashian

Website: www.votedna.com 

Doors at 7:30 PM.  Show at 8:00 PM.

Ticket Price:  $20 advance / $25 at the door.

Visiting The 418 Project: What to Expect

House guidelines to ensure a welcoming, inclusive space for everyone

We are committed to a safe, welcoming environment where everyone is treated with cultural and personal respect across all backgrounds and identities. We hold the highest standards for consent—in movement, touch, and conversation. Always check in first, honor boundaries, and ensure that consent is clear, voluntary, and ongoing.
As a community-run non-profit collective with a small staff, we cannot clean everything after every event. Please help us care for the space by picking up after yourself, placing recycling and compost in the bins provided, and treating every room with kindness so it remains welcoming for the next gathering.
We have a filtered water bottle refill station on-site, so feel free to bring a refillable bottle. All restrooms are all-gender, ADA-accessible, and located conveniently on the ground floor.
To ensure everyone can breathe and move comfortably—especially community members with chemical sensitivities and asthma—The 418 Project is a low-fragrance space. Please refrain from applying perfumes, scented colognes, or strongly scented lotions before attending.
As an artist-driven non-profit collective, we believe movement and art should be accessible to all regardless of financial circumstances. Many events feature sliding scale tickets, and we offer work-trade opportunities for community members who wish to volunteer in exchange for admission.
Plan Your Visit

Venue & Accessibility

The 418 Project is located in downtown Santa Cruz. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming space for all dancers, artists, and community members.

Address: 155 S. River St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Accessibility: Ground floor entrances & all-gender accessible restrooms
Parking: On-street parking & nearby River Street public garage

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