New York Laughs Festival Presents: Oscar Aydin's Lavender Marriage

*Lavender Marriage* is a stand-up set that borrows its title from a once-common arrangement in early 20th-century public life, when heterosexual-presenting marriages sometimes served as cover for queer partners in hostile social climates. Presented at The Stand NYC as part of the New York Laughs Festival, Oscar Aydin brings current material to a room that has long functioned as a testing ground for New York comics; Tim Dillon is among the featured performers. The historical reference gives the hour a frame about performance, reputation, and what gets concealed. It’s a reminder that comedy can document social pressure without turning it into a lecture.