Prost & Punchlines

Join us to kick off Idle Hands Craft Ales' Oktoberfest weekend with an outdoor celebration featuring live comedy, a mini book fair, and magnificent beer. New Normal returns with a lineup of comedians (with some drag and magic along the way)!

An individual ticket gets you:

1) Entry into the comedy show

2) A complimentary drink token (redeemable for either a non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverage at Idle Hands)

3) FREE entry to Idle Hands' Oktoberfest the next day!

You’ll also be able to browse diverse books and bookish merch from local pop-up bookshops.

MEET YOUR HOSTS

About Idle Hands Craft Ales

Idle Hands has always been about bringing people together around great beer. On the brew deck, in the cellar or at the taps, their staff all share a love for both timeworn recipes and bold twists. In their Malden taproom, their patrons gather to see old friends and make new ones. Idle Hands is committed to the very ground that our foundation stands on. Through local events, neighborhood cleanups, fundraising and more, they are always looking for ways to give back to the city and its people.

About New Normal Comedy

New Normal Comedy is redefining the comedy scene in New England by creating inclusive spaces where humor meets humanity. They aim to make the stage feel like home, fostering environments where comics can thrive and audiences can connect. By highlighting underrepresented voices, New Normal brings together people who haven’t always been made to feel "normal," ensuring everyone finds their place in the laughter.

Featured in the book fair

Read My Lips Boston is a Malden-based romance bookshop whose new & used shelves center authors and main characters from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the romance genre.

Also based in Malden, Nebula Books is a small, independent used book pop-up shop that specializes in science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre.

Meghan Brown of the Rowe Collection is a local ceramic artist who creates bookish-inspired pieces out of recycled clay. Come check out her stunning dragon mugs!