LUCIA WHALEN presented by Commonwealth Sanctuary – Dayton, KY

Comedy @ Commonwealth presents headliner LUCIA WHALEN and friends! Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 7:00pm.

Lucia Whalen is a Chicago-born and bred comedian, writer, and concerned citizen. Her clever, feminist perspective paired with a shameless storytelling style makes her a favorite to audiences all over the country. Lucia is passionate about using her background in multimedia journalism and environmental advocacy to increase public awareness of the climate crisis and motivate people to take action. Prior to joining the team at Openlands, Lucia worked as a freelance writer and helped develop Trashy Magazine, a digital zero-waste digital magazine that highlights sustainability leaders in Chicago.

She has opened for Dave Attell, Janeane Garofalo, Atsuko Okatsuka, Alonzo Bodden, Chad Daniels, and Langston Kerman among others, and has performed at clubs and venues all over the midwest, including Steppenwolf, Comedy on State, The Den Theater, The Green Mill, Helium Comedy Club, the Chicago Laugh Factory, and Zanies.

Lucia is a co-producer of the monthly storytelling comedy showcase Ladylike at the Lincoln Lodge in Chicago and host at Cole’s Bar in Chicago every Wednesday. She’s been featured at Limestone Comedy Festival, Asheville Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs, Flyover Comedy Festival, and more. Lucia has contributed to The New Yorker and is cohost of the environmental history podcast What a Waste.

Just to be clear, she is not the Lucia Whalen who called the cops on Henry Louis Gates in 2009

OUR EVENTS AND FACILITY

Unless otherwise noted, our events are open to all ages. However, some of our events, like stand-up comedy, may contain content that some guests will find offensive, or inappropriate for some age groups. We encourage audience members to do their own research before attending a performance or event to ensure their own comfort while in attendance.

Comedy @ Commonwealth, Northern Kentucky’s only comedy club, is housed in Commonwealth Sanctuary, the historic, former Tower Methodist Church, built in 1914. The original stained glass windows and custom-built, curved pews are all still on site. Now, in its new life as a Community Events Venue, this beautiful old building hosts the best stand-up comedy, music, theater, and cinema that you can find in the Northern Kentucky and Cincinnati area. The facility features a full sound system, programmable stage lighting, a 150-inch rear projection movie screen, and a concession stand where we serve a full menu, including beer, wine, and cocktails.

PARKING

Please look for parking in the city parking lot directly behind Commonwealth Sanctuary, in the second city parking lot located one block east near Galactic Chicken, and on the street along 6th Ave.

ACCESSIBILITY

NOTE: Because of the age and architecture of the building, this facility is not wheelchair accessible.