Friday, Sept. 19
Kweendom: A free LGBTQ+ comedy showcase featuring Jonah Nigh ( NBC ), Jenn Lederer ( Sirius XM ), Jeremy Crittenden (“Star Trek: Discovery”), Sarah Garner (New York Times), and Amy Cui (Greenwich Village Comedy Club). Hosted by Bobby Hankinson (Sirius XM). TimeOut calls it “consistently dope,” and Thrillist says it’s “extremely gay.” Donations collected for the Here To Pee tour supporting trans comedians nationwide, with a match for the first $50.
Free. 7-9 p.m. at Pete’s Candy Store, 709 Lorimer St. in Williamsburg.
Brooklyn Americana Festival: The 11th annual Americana music celebration takes over Brooklyn with four days of live performances. Catch 10 bands on Friday night in the Dumbo Archway, plus shows at Jalopy Theatre, Superfine, 68 Jay St Bar, and Sunny