She So Funny

I had such a blast performing in Paul Hallasy’s Eat Drink Laugh show at Pangea on August 23^rd.  He’s a great comic and host, and the show is always a good one.  The audiences at Pangea have been so receptive in my experience. 

What made this show very special for me is that two women, who I like so much from the poetry circles I’m in, attended the show.  They traveled from Brooklyn together and told me they needed to laugh.  I really wanted to make it worth their while.  They enjoyed the show so much, and I am very happy about that.  Thank you, Sylvia Rivera and Kathryn Fazio.  It meant a lot to me. Also, a very supportive man I know from the poetry circles, Ernest Woodley, surprised me and attended.  I appreciate all the support I get.

After the show:

The feedback I got from audience members and some other comics makes me think I haven’t been pursuing this enough.  One particular man told me how much I was appreciated by the women and that the men liked me too, but for the women, I showed such courage and provided a different perspective.  He said he liked that I didn’t get vulgar and knew how far to take things.  Believe me, my material is for adults only, but he knew what was and wasn’t vulgar.  Later I learned he is the one who has cast the music for Dancetaria. 

Years ago, two female comics suggested I was marginalizing myself.  I was new in comedy but not new in living.  I didn’t get why they didn’t see that in a patriarchy, women are already marginalized.  And those who can see through it and speak on it will definitely be marginalized and even scapegoated as has been done throughout history.  I don’t tend to blindly follow the masses, so I continued with what I had to say on stage. 

I have no desire to put down those who society has already put down. It doesn’t feel funny to me.  I do try to humorously shed light on oppressive behavior.  If that marginalizes me, I’m okay with that.

Remember that my Almost Fall Comedy Show at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue, is on Friday, September 12^th at 8pm and will be featuring Mike Hernandez Vacas, TJ Meyers, Linda San Lucas, and me.  Only $15 cover; no minimum.  You may even bring your own bottle.  It’s a cozy, family-run place that I love!  There will be a menu of light fare and delicious desserts that will be tempting but not required.  (A hat gets passed around for contributions, which gets divided up for the comics.)

TJ Meyers

Mike Hernandez Vacas

                                                                                 and me.

Link for advance tickets is soon to come.  Whether in advance or at the venue, the admission is $15.  I book this show.  The comics are typically varied in many ways as is the audience.  And the laughter is guaranteed.  I have good taste.

Constant love to CGG-M  ❤❤❤

Mindy Matijasevic

August 2025

Okay, I know some of you New Yorkers find Manhattan most convenient, so consider coming to a comedy show I’m in at Pangea, 178 Second Avenue near 11^th Street, on Saturday, August 23^rd at 9pm.  It is Paul Hallasy’s Eat Drink Laugh show, and it’s always a good show.  Advance tickets available here:  https://cur8.com/23871/project/133180

        At this point, I feel the need to acknowledge a person who was a comedy friend, a loyal reader of my updates, a vivacious person, and a very funny comic with whom I shared a stage many times – Lisa Harmon.  Most unfortunately, she recently passed away in an accident.  It hasn’t truly felt real to me, but I anticipate it will at the show on 8/23.  Pangea is one of the places where she and I performed in the same show several times. 

        On September 12^th, the Almost Fall Comedy Show at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue will be featuring TJ Meyers, Linda San Lucas, Mike Hernandez Vacas, and me.  $15 cover and NO minimum.  You may even BYOB.  Laughter absolutely guaranteed.  I book this show, and I have great taste.

Spend the day, enjoy the island, the restaurants, the shops, and then come to The Artist for dessert and hilarious comedy.

Constant love to CGG-M  ❤💜❤

Mindy Matijasevic

August 2025

    Hi people.  Puh-leeze mark your calendars for a very funny show on September 12^th at 8pm on City Island – a lovely place to spend the day and then come to THE ARTIST for comedy and dessert!  The show features Mike Hernandez Vacas, TJ Meyers, Linda San Lucas, and me of course.  Tickets may be bought in advance or at the venue.  (Link to come in the near future.) 

    I was supposed to be a reader at the Poetry Festival on Governor’s Island on July 13^th.  I felt honored that Diana Gitesha Hernandez asked me to read at her portion of the festival to represent her reading series, Artemis.  Unfortunately, I was not feeling well from the night before, and though I remained hopeful, I was not feeling better by the next day.  Diana was very understanding.  I was grateful for that.  It was my loss. 

    I continue to sell items from my buddy’s mother.  One day, my best buddy hung out with me during that time.  He helped me so much to get things downstairs and back upstairs.  Four tops and a necklace sold in a half hour.  That allowed me to get a slice of pizza and a bottle of Cabernet.  Even when I only make a little bit of cash, it helps me get through the day.

    Now for the disgusting events.  While the pizza shop boss was bringing my slice out of the oven, he kept looking at something on the other side of the store.  Then he left my slice, grabbed a broom, went out from behind the counter, and was banging something that was under a table.  I couldn’t bear it and closed my eyes.  He returned and bagged my slice.  I wish I wasn’t there for that moment.

    When I got home, I went to the bathroom, and there was a water bug in there.  DAMN!  Though I managed to wash my hands and leave the bathroom, the thing is still alive somewhere.  I’m not okay. 

    Tuesday I went with my buddy to his mom’s apartment again to get through more stuff.  My apartment looks like a hoarder’s place since I’ve been bringing stuff from her house.  It already had too much stuff, and now it is beyond that.  I hope I make more money from all that inventory because I sure need every dollar.

    I was hired to teach a creative writing class for retirees of a labor union.  It will begin in September.  I haven’t been in a teaching position in a few years, and I’m excited about it.  I expect it to be an enjoyable experience, and the money will definitely help my situation.  My best bud told me he'd love to have me as a creative writing teacher.  That melted me.

    Did you mark your calendars for lots of laughter on September 12^th?

Tremendous love to CGG-M ❤ 💕 💜 
Mindy Matijasevic
July 2025

Since I was last in touch with you, I enjoyed being in Randy Epley’s Comedy Dungeon show.  A friend, Vincent, who left NJ years ago and moved to Florida, was visiting his NJ and NYC peeps, and he attended the show.  That made it special for me.   

Vincent also attended Paul Hallasy’s Eat Drink Laugh show two days later with our darling friend Judy.  I had a great experience in that show.  I always have a great experience in Paul’s show, not only performing in it but watching it as well.  Vincent, Judy, and I hung out afterwards which I love.

        Then on June 20^th, at my show at The Artist – the comics were wonderful.  I just wish more people had attended.  By the end, a small group assembled outside and were laughing and cheering at Paul Hallasy's comedic song.  But, they weren’t paying guests.  I’ve got to get the audience numbers up again.  Before the pandemic, the place was packed.  My next show at The Artist will be on September 12^th at 8pm.  Mark your calendars now, please.

Blocking my fatness is Paul Hallasy, to the right of me in the photo is Rob Sajous, Elliot Glick (who welcomes our show in his venue), Debbie Bazza, and our wonderful waitress.

On June 27^th, there was a book launch for the Bronx Memoir Project, vol. 9.  It was held at the Poe Center at Poe Park (where Edgar Allan Poe’s cottage is preserved) in the Bronx.  Two of my short-short slices of memoir are in that anthology.  I was one of the readers at the launch, and it felt fantastic.  I received so much appreciation.  It still feels good.  https://www.amazon.de/Bronx-Memoir-Project-J-F-Seary/dp/B0FDKSQW4R

I’ve mentioned my buddy/brother Bob here before.  His mom was days away from turning 103, but passed on five days before her birthday.  She still had a lot together at 101, but after that, it seemed it was more medical issues than joy.  I’ve been with my buddy through a lot of it.  It’s been an intense few years.  Now we are working on clearing out her co-op apartment.  Like many adult children find, there’s LOADS of stuff to go through.  Bob found his baby pictures, photos of his mom when she was a hot-to-trot young woman, and his father’s poetry.  There are tons of things to sort through.  His mom had a shopping jones.  There are many things she bought but never wore – shoes, handbags, clothing, and jewelry – which still had tags on them.  Bob was happy to let me try to sell many items.  Yesterday, I made a little over eighty bucks.  That helped me.  I hope she’s smiling.  Knowing her, she might be saying, “Charge more!”

Esther Cohen was quite a woman.  I hope she sees what’s going on down here and has our backs.  We need all the help we can get.  

Loads of love to CGG-M  ❤ ❤ 👪👪 ❤ ❤

Mindy Matijasevic

July 6, 2025

(Photo by Ron Terner)

Hey folks.  Thanks for clicking and reading.  It's much appreciated.  This is a reminder that on Saturday night, 6/14, at 9pm, I’ll be performing with all these funny people:

and you can get your $10 ticket in advance (instead of $15 at the door) here:  Advance Tickets

It’s always a good show.  I enjoy watching it in addition to being in it. Pangea has a $20 food/drink minimum.  I’m told the food is dee-lish!

EAT DRINK LAUGH

(a Paul Hallasy production)

…

Then … on Friday, 6/20, at 8pm, The Almost Summer Comedy Show awaits you at The Artist, 249 City Island Avenue.  Only $15 and NO minimum.  You may even BYOB.  The welcoming staff will provide glasses, ice, corkscrew if needed.  There is a menu available of light fare and delicious desserts which is tempting but not required.  Desserts are from Jenny's Sweets.  The comedy is by these funny people.

For reservations, use this link.  Advance tickets  Otherwise, it will be added to your bill and you can pay there.  What a nice way to spend a June evening.  Laughter is guaranteed.

THE ALMOST SUMMER COMEDY SHOW

(a Mindy Matijasevic production)

Constant love to CGG-M ❤ 💕 ❤

Mindy Matijasevic

June 2025

After three years, my building has gas for cooking again!  It feels a bit luxurious. 

May is a difficult month for me.  Fortunately my good friend Judy sent me a link to a free on-line session addressing grief.  Though it was only an hour, it was significant. 

June provides comedy.  Comic Linda Marcus Smith will be interviewing me.  She has interviewed many, many, many comics, and now I’ll be one of them.  Yay.  Then on Thu., June 12^th, 8:30pm, I’ll be in Randy Epley’s Comedy Dungeon show at the Kama Central Park Hostel.  On Saturday, June 14^th at 9pm, I’ll be part of Paul Hallasy’s Eat Drink Laugh show at Pangea. 

And on June 20^th, 8pm, is my Almost Summer comedy show at The Artist on City Island.  This show will be featuring Debbie Bazza, Rob Sajous, Paul Hallasy, and me of course.

Laughter guaranteed!

Love to CGG-M ❤ 💕 ❤

Mindy Matijasevic

May 2025

    What do you get when a Bronx Italian, a Haitian man, a gay New Yorker, and a gratefully divorced woman go into a performance space? 

A hilarious comedy show!

   The Artist (formerly the Starving Artists Café)

    249 City Island Avenue

    June 20, 2025 @ 8pm

    7:50ish recommended for seating and ordering

  Only $15 cover; NO minimum!

    You may even BYOB!  The lovely staff will provide corkscrew, glasses, and ice if needed.  A menu of light fare (vegetarian inclusive) and delicious desserts is available if desired but not required.

    Laughter guaranteed!  

    Mark your calendar – June 20^th.  Spend your day on City Island, enjoy the seafood restaurants or other options, the village/small town atmosphere, the unique shops, and then walk on over to The Artist for comedy and dessert.  A great plan for a date (take it from a woman). ❤ 💛 💜

So much love to CGG-M ❤ 💞 💜 ❤

Mindy Matijasevic,  May 9, 2025