Funny Bone and BISTRO BUDDY Launch Official After Event for Manchester Food Truck Festival
Funny Bone Comedy Club in Manchester, CT has partnered with food, drink, events, and culture platform BISTRO BUDDY to present a three-night comedy event series from June 20–22, 2025, immediately following the Manchester Food Truck Festival.
Promoted as the “Official After Event for The Manchester Food Truck Festival”, the late-night showcase features Netflix stand-up star Jared Freid on Friday and Saturday, and Puerto Rican comedian Chente Ydrach on Sunday with a special Spanish-language performance. All events will take place at the Funny Bone Comedy Club inside Buckland Hills Mall, an indoor, climate-controlled venue just steps from the main festival grounds. Simply walk through the mall’s front entrance — Funny Bone is just to the left.
Rain or Shine, Stay Dry and Keep the Fun Going
No need to worry about the weather — if it rains or gets too hot, The Mall offers the perfect safe indoor escape during the festival. Guests can bring in their food from the food trucks and enjoy a seated, air-conditioned environment in the mall if it does rain. Whether you're cooling off, dodging rain, or looking for indoor evening plans, this is your go-to festival after-spot.
Friday & Saturday: Jared Freid Headlines with Back-to-Back Shows
Jared Freid, known for his hit Netflix special “37 & Single” and popular podcasts JTrain and U Up?, will headline on:
- Friday, June 20 – 7:00 PM & 9:45 PM
- Saturday, June 21 – 6:30 PM & 9:15 PM
Both nights are billed as official after event for the festival and will feature full bar and dinner service. Guests can expect sharp, fast-paced humor centered around dating, relationships, and everyday life.
BISTRO BUDDY will be on site filming a new comedy trailer, capturing audience reactions and interviews. You could end up in a viral video!
Sunday: Chente Ydrach Performs in Spanish
The weekend closes on Sunday, June 22 at 6:00 PM with Chente Ydrach’s performance of “Crudo USA 2025” — a powerful and hilarious show performed entirely in Spanish. Known for his honest and unfiltered storytelling, Chente connects deeply with Spanish-speaking audiences through humor and authenticity.
This is the only Spanish-language comedy show of the weekend — the perfect finale to a festival full of flavor and fun.
Be Part of the ShowBISTRO BUDDY will be filming on site all three nights. Audience interviews and reactions will be featured in a future promotional comedy trailer — making this more than just a show. Openers will be livestreamed, so even online audiences can join in on the festival energy.
Food, Comedy, and Culture Combined
This event series blends the excitement of the food truck scene with top-tier live comedy. Whether you're wrapping up your day at the festival or just arriving for a night out, you'll enjoy a warm meal, full bar with ice cold drinks, and a full comedy experience — all under one roof, rain or shine.
Venue & Tickets
All shows take place at:
Funny Bone Comedy Club
194 Buckland Hills Dr
Manchester, CT 06042
Tickets are available now through Funny Bone’s official site and BISTRO BUDDY event listings:
- Friday, June 20 – Jared Freid
- Saturday, June 21 – Jared Freid
- Sunday, June 22 – Chente Ydrach (Spanish)
VIP and General Admission tickets are available. This is an 18+ event. Seating is limited — reserve your spot early!
