'Sober Comedy Night' With Steve Sweeney Set For Braintree

BRAINTREE, MA — Boston native, actor and comedian Steve Sweeney will headline a unique comedy show this November in Braintree.

"Sober Comedy Night", presented by the H.O.P.E. Center, is scheduled for Nov. 21 in the heated pavilion at the Braintree Public Safety Complex. The event is scheduled from 7 to 9 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now. The cost is $30 per ticket, and seating is limited, officials said.

The H.O.P.E. Center is a program from the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office that "aims to provide healing, opportunity, purpose, and engagement for justice involved individuals recently released from custody."

Sweeney, who has been in films like "There's Something About Mary" and "Me, Myself and Irene", will perform along with local comedians Shea Spillane, Jack Lynch and other special guests.

“We could all use a good laugh on any given day,” said Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott. “This is an exciting way to connect with the Norfolk County community about our mission to help those in need of a support, while highlighting the many resources available to them at the H.O.P.E Center.”

Proceeds from the Sober Comedy Night will benefit NSO Cares, a non-profit founded to "shape 21st century public safety in Norfolk County through community outreach, intervention, prevention, and education," officials said.

“The road to recovery can take some twisted paths, and being able to laugh along the way is good for the soul,” said Sweeney. “Come join us, and have some sober fun, knowing you can make it to work the next day with some great stories to tell.”