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DNA Presents Comedy on First Fridays
Nov 06, 2026 · The 418 Project
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DNA Presents Comedy on First Fridays
Date & Time
Nov 06 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 kicks off November with an electrifying co-headlining bill featuring two of San Francisco’s most celebrated stand-up heavyweights: Kaseem Bentley and Joe Klocek!
Kaseem Bentley
San Francisco native, writer for Comedy Central's Problematic with Moshe Kasher and The New Negroes, standout on Viceland, and creator of the critically acclaimed album Lakeview on Blonde Medicine.
Joe Klocek
Veteran Bay Area comedy legend seen on Comedy Central's Live at Gotham, NBC’s Last Comic Standing, and NPR’s Snap Judgment. Runner-up at the SF International Comedy Competition.
Hosted by Santa Cruz's own DNA in the intimate Small Theater Stage at The 418 Project. Seating is limited for this special First Friday showcase!
Featured Artists & Lineup
3 Artists
Event Schedule
Times and locations across the venue
7:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Doors Open & First Friday Art Walk Hang
Lobby gallery viewing and refreshments.
7:30 PM – 7:50 PM
Host Kickoff: DNA
Welcome set.
7:50 PM – 8:25 PM
Joe Klocek Stand-Up Set
Feature comedy set.
8:25 PM – 9:00 PM
Headliner: Kaseem Bentley
Headline stand-up set.
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.
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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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Discover More
Upcoming at The 418 Project
Oct 15, 2026 5:00 PM
26th Annual Santa Cruz Film Festival
Nine programmes of independent film at The 418, October 15–17
Small Theater
Nov 06 · 7:30 PM
DNA Presents Comedy on First Fridays