Saturday, August 9

Comedy Cookout Festival 2025

Monica Blair X J-Red Live are bringing the heat with the Comedy Cookout Festival with Live Music, Stand Up Comedy & more! Sat. August 9 @4PM

By J-Red & Entertainistry

Date and time

Location

Richmond Memorial Auditorium

403 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Frequently asked questions

Is this a family event?

Yes, this is a family friendly event. Youth ages 5 and up are welcomed.

Will there be food?

Yes. We will have multiple food vendors. Including BBQ, Fried Fish, Drinks, & More.

Should I be ready to shop?

Yes. In addition to coming for laughs and music, we will have a generous amount of Bay Area businesses for you to shop.

Can I bring outside food or drinks?

Outside food & drinks are prohibited and will be asked to be discarded at door.

Is there reserved seating?

Seating is General Admission and a "First Come, First Serve" basis.

Organized by

J-Red & Entertainistry

ENTERTAINISTRY

J-RED | “J-Red”, is an actor and a comedian with a destiny, a purpose and a plan. As the founder and CEO of Entertainistry (entertainment & ministry) he is largely known for sharing his talents within the faith community. J-Red is most known for his witty comedic stylings being reigned the King of Clean Comedy in the Bay Area and throughout California. He is humbled and honored to have shared the stage with the likes of many great singers, actors and entertainers including Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Rickey Smiley, Sister Cantaloupe, A. J. Jamal and D. L. Hughley. Over the course of his career, he hosted venues for The Clark Sisters, Marvin Sapp, and Erica Campbell of Mary Mary, and is the reoccurring MC for the Annual LA "Taste Of Soul" Gospel Stage sponsored by McDonalds, in Los Angeles, California.

Having performed at major venues and churches throughout the nation, born and raised in Oakland, California, J-Red is aware of his God given gift and is driven by his calling and truly believes that laughter is good for the soul!

Monica Blair Hutchins | Monica is a Bay Area, California Native with a passion for creativity. With over 20 years' experience as a development director and coordinator working with different organizations, Monica has rooted her purpose in the non-profit entertainment and ministry organization “Entertainistry” for nearly a decade. As the Executive Assistant for the founder and creator, J-Red, as well as Entertainistry she has fulfilled many roles and is constantly evolving. Working for and alongside J-Red she has assisted and produced many Entertainistry Studio productions. As an Entertainistry affiliate and independent creative going by the professional name of “By Monica Blair” she currently uses her many gifts as a promotions and development coordinator creating for numerous people, notable comedians, successful Bay Area and National artists, and wide range of organizations.

For more information about J-Red & Entertainistry events and shows, please call: 510.812.9262