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Enjoy a stunning AVL sunset from the rooftop bar at Antidote while giggling and sipping a classic cocktail.<\/p>\n<p>Born in Baghdad and raised on a Georgia farm, Atlanta comedian Gilbert Lawand likes to complicate preconceived notions about the classic American immigrant story \u2014 and he does so with candor and hilarity.<br \/>\nLawand has long been a beloved fixture in East Atlanta Village, known for hosting the annual Red Clay Comedy Festival and performing on local stand-up stages for nearly two decades.<br \/>\nThe veteran comedian\u2019s first full-length special, \u201cIraqi Born, Georgia Bred,\u201d is out now on Apple TV+ and was filmed at The EARL.<\/p>\n<p>ages 21+<br \/>\ndoors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm<br \/>\nTickets $15<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every Thursday Modelface Comedy brings the best local and touring comedians to Asheville! This week we have Southern favorite Gilbert Lawand on the rooftop at Antidote! 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