Sat, Nov 22, 2025 | 8:00 pm
The Oasis Room, on the mezzanine level, is a cozy 100-seat “living room” theater ideal for jazz and other intimate music, theater and comedy performances as well as conferences, speakers, dining and private events.
Tickets
General Admission
Seating by Section
$27.50 plus fees
Tonight’s show features:
Darren Rivera
AKA “The Rice and Bean Joker” has been entertaining audiences for more than a decade; whether it’s been Colleges & Universities or Comedy clubs all across the United States. Darren has won WCCC Local Comic Standing and been runner-up in The Funniest Comic in New England.
Darren’s brand of humor is sarcastic, witty and real to his life experiences. He has opened for Joy Koy, Aisha Tyler and Gilbert Gottfried. Darren is originally from the Bronx, spent his adolescence in Bucks County, PA and began his comedy career in Hartford, CT. Darren takes these life experiences and puts them on stage to entertain the masses.
Join us for Comedy in the Oasis Room.
COME EARLY to grab your seats and enjoy a drink before the show.
Comedy + Craft Beer = Your New Favorite Night Out
Get ready for a night of big laughs, cold drinks, and unforgettable fun at the Garde Arts Center’s Oasis Room!
The Comedy Craft Beer Tour is thrilled to partner with the Garde to bring you weekly comedy nights in this cozy, up-close setting—perfect for enjoying some of the best stand-up talent in the country. Since 2016, we’ve been pairing top-tier comedians with unique venues across the Northeast, from breweries and wineries to resorts and country clubs. Now, we’re bringing the party to New London.
Our lineup features comics who’ve appeared on Comedy Central, Netflix, Late Night TV, and major comedy festivals across the U.S. and beyond. Whether you’re a comedy fanatic or just need a great night out, these shows deliver serious laughs from performers at the top of their game.
So grab a drink, bring some friends, and get ready to laugh until it hurts.
All you need to do is to get your tickets—see you at the show!
