Comedy titan Dave Chappelle is back with outdoor laughs in the pavilion pop-ups of Yellow Springs, Ohio, setting up camp for his 5th anniversary "Dave Chappelle's Summer Camp" series. The shows taking place at Wirrig Pavilion—a spot as bucolic as it sounds—are part of a tradition that was born out of the need to keep live entertainment afloat and local spirit alive during pandemic shutdowns.
Chappelle, who cut his teeth in the belly of New York's notoriously ruthless comedy scene, has decided to give the whole no-phone experience another whirl, because nothing says disconnect from the digital world like having to lock up your mobile in a pouch for the entire evening. These sessions, signposted by the familiar rural backdrop of Yellow Springs, fire up on July 2, 3, and 5; then take a breezy pause before hitting the stage again during August 14 through 16, and wrapping up the guffaws on August 21 through 23, according to WLWT.
Announcing in an Instagram post that garnered immediate adulation, Chappelle has yet again piqued the interest of his ardent followers. "This was the coolest thing we ever went to," wrote one fan, underpinning the unique allure of the no-phone policy that's become synonymous with Chappelle's shindigs, NBC4i reported. The first wave of ticket sales was set to launch at the stroke of noon on June 6, as detailed by The Dispatch, creating a sense of urgency for fans to secure their passes.
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