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A close-up of Chastity Washington.

Chastity Washington

As more and more of the traditional news media is gobbled up and controlled by corporate (and typically right wing) interests, the continued existence of independent outlets free from political influence is ever more important. One such institution in Wisconsin is The Badger Project, a small nonprofit newsroom focusing on politics and law enforcement issues, which maintains a website and offers its content to newspapers around the state. Off the Record is a fundraiser show featuring stand-up by five nationally known comics: Chastity Washington, Chris Calogero, Dana Ehrmann, Elijah Holbrook and Emily Winter.

media release: Come see five great, local standup comedians and help support local, independent journalism.

OFF THE RECORD: A Standup Comedy Fundraiser for The Badger Project

On Thursday, May 7, 2026, some of Wisconsin's best standup comedians will come together in support of The Badger Project and its independent journalism.

Grab the ticket that fits your budget to see performances by:

Chastity Washington (from BET, Just For Laughs, HBO Comedy Wings Winner)

Chris Calogero (A New York Times Comedian to Watch)

Dana Ehrmann (from the Milwaukee, Floodwater, and Great Spirits Comedy Festivals)

Elijah Holbrook (from the Milwaukee and Cleveland Comedy Festivals)

Hosted by Emily Winter (from The New Yorker, E!, Nickelodeon, and NPR).

THE DETAILS

Date: Thursday, May 7

Time: Doors 6pm, Show 6:30pm.

Place: Roxxy Madison, 327 W. Gorham St., Madison, WI (a new bar in the ōLiv building on State Street)

Close Public Parking: 214 W. Gorham St at The Buckeye Lot. And parking on the street in metered spots is free after 6pm.

The Beneficiary: THE BADGER PROJECT, an independent, nonprofit newsroom that covers the powerful in Wisconsin, including politicians, their wealthy donors and law enforcement.

If you can't come but want to make a donation, you can do so at donate.thebadgerproject.org.