An Afternoon with Youngmi Mayer and Her Memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying”

An Afternoon with Youngmi Mayer and Her Memoir, “I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying”

Saturday, November 16, 2024
GYOPO Space
801 S. Vermont Avenue #201
Los Angeles, CA 90005
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PST

Join us for a special event with standup comedian, podcast host, and writer Youngmi Mayer celebrating the release of her highly anticipated memoir, I’m Laughing Because I’m Crying.

Known for her raw wit and fearless honesty, Mayer brings her comedic brilliance to the page in this unforgettable exploration of whiteness, gender, and sexuality in America, interwoven with her experiences growing up biracial Korean American in Korea and Saipan.

The program will kick off with an introduction to Mayer and her work, followed by a captivating reading and a conversation where she’ll speak on the personal stories that shaped her memoir: a tumultuous childhood, her role as a parent to her parents, and how humor became her lifeline through the darkest times.

We’ll enjoy a few rounds of games inspired by Mayer’s comedic style before opening the floor to a Q&A session, where attendees can engage with the author directly. The afternoon will close with a light reception and book signing.

Youngmi Mayer has been featured on The Today Show, Rolling Stone, Comedy Central, and more. This is a rare opportunity to meet one of today’s most exciting comedic voices and celebrate the release of a memoir that will make you laugh, cry, and everything in between. Don’t miss this unique chance to experience her insight and humor firsthand!

Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend! We will release a second batch of tickets closer to the event date.

Contact us with any questions or accessibility requests. ASL interpretation will be provided upon request (please email info@gyopo.us).

Please be advised that this event will be photographed and filmed and that GYOPO may use such photos and videos in print and online, including in social media. By RSVPing and attending this program, it signifies your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded.

Book cover photo (credit: Little, Brown and Company)
Author photo (credit: Fujio Emura)