Hey Neighbors! Let's Laugh Together 😂 Calling all Pasadena and Altadena folks! We've all been through it lately. We could all use a good laugh with people who get it. So let's do what neighbors do best—come together, support each other, and find some joy in the middle of it all. Here's the Deal: This isn't some fancy comedy club. It's just us—your neighbors, coworkers, that person you wave to on your morning walk—getting up on stage (or cheering from the audience) and sharing some laughs. Whether you've got 3 minutes of dad jokes or a story about your cat that had everyone cracking up at the grocery store, we want to hear it. Who We're Looking [hidden]! Yes, really. Whether you live in Pasadena, Altadena, or anywhere nearbyFirst-time comedians who've been practicing their material on friends and familyPeople who just want to laugh and support their neighborsAnyone who thinks we all deserve a break and some good vibes Want to Get on Stage? Show up at 5:45 PM to sign up as we will have 5 additional slots open! We're talking 6 minutes—enough time to tell that story everyone says you should put in your act. Never done this before? Perfect, that's what makes it fun. Why We're Doing This: Look, we're neighbors. We've watched each other's backs through some really hard stuff recently. Now let's watch each other tell jokes, share stories, and maybe bomb spectacularly together. Because sometimes the best thing you can do for your community is show up, laugh too loud, and remind everyone that we're all in this together. Plus, when's the last time you did something that scared you a little? In a good way? Free for everyone | Seriously, we're all neighbors here Grab your next-door neighbor, your book club, that person from the coffee shop—whoever. Let's fill Connect 2 Rise with Pasadena and Altadena folks ready to laugh, cheer way too enthusiastically, and remember why we love this community. More Info below.