The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe

The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe

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04/02/2026

Two weeks from today!
The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe (3rd Thursdays) is back on 4/16 with a fresh batch of talent, including (not yet in order):
Ajayg, Carolyn Comeau, Jack Lombardo, Gabe Cohon, Richie Welch, Matt Sebastian, Rickey Fish, Bill Douglas, JJ Jones, Stephanie Elliot, Patty Punch (hosting!), Danny Gill and myself! Join us on Thursday, April 16 and see what all the shouting is about in greater Boston’s best listening room!

02/27/2026

Patty Punch was on fire at our last show! Join us for our next show on March 19 and see what all the shouting is about in greater Boston’s best listening room.

02/25/2026

We have so much fun every month!
Come see what the shouting is about on third Thursdays (8-9:45pm) in greater Boston’s best listening room!

02/18/2026

Now booking for Spring! Still some spots left. Please *FB message Joanna Rapoza* with your preference of March 19, April 16 or May 21. Comedians get up to seven minutes.

01/15/2026

Here is the order for tonight! Comedians please let us know if you need to cancel as we have a waitlist.

1-Patty Punch (host!)
2-Scottie Mac
3-Kyle Daly
4-Ben Westerfield
5-Matt Sebastian
6-Rani Aljondi
7-Grace Whitestone
8-Alan Piket
9-Joe Flynn
10-Bob Giannini
11-Chris Justice
12-Alvaro Mendoza
13-Danny Gill (closer!)

01/11/2026

Did you know?
The original Riot Act was passed in 1714, and repealed in 1967.
It had a good run.

Back on 1/15 with fresh rioters.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act

Photos from The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe's post 01/08/2026

The 1st Riot Act of the year is happening one week from today (8pm, January 15) in exciting “Lynn, Lynn, City of People Who Are In!”

The lineup (not yet in order) includes Matt Sebastian, Scottie Mac, Kyle Daley, Ben Westerfield, Bob Giannini, Rani Aljondi, Joe Flynn, Alvaro Mendoza, Alan Piket, Chris Justice, Patty Punch (hosting!), Danny Gill (closing!), and myself! Comedians get up to seven minutes each. We have two walk-in spots available. Please arrive early for limited seating. The café is open all day. Plenty of free parking on the street. Full booze/coffee/food menu available. Join us on third Thursdays for The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe in greater Boston’s best listening room!

12/16/2025

It’s going to be festive and funny! Join us for a fantastic lineup of comedians this Thursday. Please arrive early for limited seating. Plenty of free street parking. Full booze/food/coffee menu. Come see what all the shouting is about in greater Boston’s best listening room!

11/25/2025

We still have a few spots available on the 3 winter Riot Act shows. Comedians get up to 7 minutes. DM here for a spot. Join us in greater Boston’s best listening room! 🌟

Photos from The Riot Act at Walnut Street Cafe's post 11/22/2025

Now booking the Winter spots for The Riot Act! Message Joanna Rapoza and indicate what date(s) you’re able to do: December 18, 2025, January 15, 2026 or February 19, 2026. Spots are given on a first come/first served basis. Comedians get up to seven minutes. Join us in greater Boston’s best listening room!

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