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Drunk Black History: Museum of Food and Drink Edition

  • Museum of Food and Drink 55 Water Street, 2nd floor Brooklyn, NY, 11201 United States (map)

Join comedian Brandon Collins (New York Comedy Festival) for a one-of-a-kind, booze-fueled deep dive into the delicious side of Black history. This special edition of the critically acclaimed Drunk Black History explores the rich food and drink culture of the African diaspora, from iconic Black chefs and culinary traditions to the trailblazers behind today’s most beloved Black-owned spirits.

Featuring a stellar lineup of comedians, writers, and experts who are hilariously tipsy while recounting the stories of overlooked figures and moments in Black culinary and cocktail history, this isn’t your typical history lesson. Expect laughs, unexpected twists, and fascinating facts about how Black culture has shaped what we eat and drink today. 

This program is 21+. Ticket includes access to Flavor: The World to Your Brain from 6 to 7 PM, 2 drink tickets, and snacks. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase upon entry.


BRANDON COLLINS
Unfiltered, uninhibited, and always authentic, Brandon Collins is both a versatile comedian who has performed at SXSW and the New York Comedy Festival in addition to appearing in various MTV, VH1, and HBOMax productions and publications like Variety, Afro.com and the Boston Globe. He is also an acclaimed screenwriter who recently participated in the 2022-2023 Universal Writer’s Lab (beating over a thousand applicants) and JHRTS’ inaugural mock writers room where his pitch provided the scope for the entire series.

 

SHANNON MUSTIPHER

is a spirits educator, beverage consultant, and the author of Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails (Rizzoli/Universe). After launching a Caribbean rum focused bar at Gladys Caribbean in 2014, she went on to found Women Who Tiki, a tropical cocktail-centric pop up that gathers a team of women bartenders to share their talents and collaborate on creating a one night only experience. Shannon’s writing, cocktail recipes, and opinions have been featured in a number of publications, including Imbibe, Punch.com, GQ.com, and Liquor.com. Her first book, Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails (Rizzoli/Universe), won the IACP Award in the “Best New Title in Beer, Wine and Spirits” category in 2020. The same year, Ms. Mustipher was inducted into TOTC’s Dame Hall of Fame and the recipient of the Pioneer Award. She currently resides in Brooklyn, NY, and enjoys traveling, cooking, and collecting “too many books”

 

CHANEL ALI

is a standup comic who blossomed on the Philadelphia circuit before taking her commanding stage presence and storyteller style to NYC. She’s been featured on MTVs Girl Code, Comedy Central, Tru TV and Starz

 

COURTNEY FEARRINGTON

is a New York based comedian that has shown he has the ability to make any group of people laugh. Courtney has quickly become a fixture on the comedy scene with his likable personality and quick wit. He has been featured at comedy clubs and festivals all over the country, including the Bentzen Ball festival. Along with touring, he has been seen on HBO, Comedy Central, MTV, and many more.

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