Spring 2026
The Laughter Lab: A Queer Inclusionary Comedy Afternoon
Tuesday, April 7th | 12PM-2PM | Building 7
Brought to campus by the Q Center in collaboration with the Public Speaking Center, CCIE, and the Center for Leadership and Service, Highline College presents: The Laughter Lab. A queer and inclusive afternoon of comedy with professional, touring comedians from the Seattle area. Join us for a live comedy show featuring comics who you may have seen on NPR, The Moth, Just for Laughs, The Comedy Store, and the Seattle International Comedy Competition. The show will be followed by a Q&A panel exploring the art form of live comedy and its relationship to narrative craft, intersectional identity, social commentary, and political protest. This event is free, open to the public, and is certain to provide both laughs and lively discussion! **No actual lab credits awarded for attendance**
Doors open for lunch: 12:00 PM
Comedy Sets: 12:15-1:30 PM
Facilitated Q&A with the comedians: 1:30-2:00 PM
Featuring professional touring comedians
Juno Men · Ricci Armani · Jenna Nobs
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Juno Men is a comedian, writer, and storyteller. She is openly transgender, obviously Asian, and usually hungry. She’s performed at clubs and festivals across the country, including the Omaha Comedy Festival, Treefort Comedy Festival, Asian Comedy Festival, and All Jane Comedy Festival. She’s been featured on NPR, The Moth Radio Hour, and was voted Seattle’s Best Comedian by the Seattle Gay News in 2023. She can be found online on instagram at @SeattleJuno.
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Ricci Armani, is a stand up comedian, writer and the creator/cohost of the monthly sold out show “My Straight Friends” playing out of The Comedy Store in LA and Seattle. He has been featured in Forbes article “Top AAPI Comedians To Watch” and Business Insider to discuss why getting laid off was the best thing to happen to him.
Ricci’s comedy performance is quick and witty. Covering topics from his extensive retail experience, life as a gay millennial, and stories from his past. Excellent crowd work comedian as well.
He has featured in comedy festivals including Just For Laughs in Montreal, New York Comedy Festival, Portland’s RIP City Fest, and New Mexico’s Cloudtop Comedy Festival. He will also be participating in MoonTower 2026 in Austin Texas.
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Jenna Nobs is a Seattle librarian-turned-standup. With signature impish cheekiness, she’s opened for Punkie Johnson and Ali Kolbert, and performed at Bumbershoot, Wet City Comedy Festival, and Don’t Tell Comedy, exploring everything from education to relationships to Smash Mouth.
Winter 2026
Q Care Collective
Wednesday, Feb 11 | 12-2 pm | Building 8, Mt Constance (1st floor)
How Are We Feeling?
Tuesday, Feb 24 | 11-12:30 pm | Building 8, Inter-Cultural Center (behind Bistro)
Q-Games
First & Third Thursdays | 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Building 8, Room 301
Take a break and join us for Q Games at the Q Center! Whether you’re ready to outwit your friends in Wavelength, build your empire in Monopoly: RuPaul’s Drag Race Edition, or test your tower skills with Jenga, there’s something for everyone.Come hang out, laugh, and connect with fellow students in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Bring your game face (and maybe a little friendly shade 👀)—we’ll bring the snacks, vibes, and plenty of ways to play and connect!
Fall 2025
LGBTransformation: an LGBTQIA+ History Month Celebration
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 12–2 p.m. | Building 2
Gyro for Men: Navigating Sexual Health on Testosterone
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 12–1:30 p.m. | Inter-Cultural Center, Building 8 – Room 204
Q-Games
First & Third Thursdays | 11 AM – 1 PM | Building 8, Room 301
Take a break and join us for Q Games at the Q Center! Whether you’re ready to outwit your friends in Wavelength, build your empire in Monopoly: RuPaul’s Drag Race Edition, or test your tower skills with Jenga, there’s something for everyone.
Come hang out, laugh, and connect with fellow students in a relaxed, judgment-free space. Bring your game face (and maybe a little friendly shade 👀)—we’ll bring the snacks, vibes, and plenty of ways to play and connect!
Queeriosity
Second Wednesdays | 12 PM – 1 PM | Building 8, Room 301
Ever find yourself deep-diving into queer TikToks, songs, or shows and wishing you had people to talk about it with? Same. That’s why we made Queeriosity — a monthly space at the Q Center to chat, share, and explore all things LGBTQIA+! 💖
Each month, we’ll dive into different media — from videos and music to art, books, articles, and more — sparking conversations that celebrate queer voices and perspectives.
Bring your ideas, your favorite recs, and your curious mind! Whether you love a good discussion or just want to listen and vibe, Queeriosity is all about community, connection, and a touch of fabulous curiosity. 🌟