Matt Ingebretson made this informative video on why you should only buy vinyl and, if you do, why that feeling of superiority only works when you’re in your house looking at your vinyl collection.
ON THE HORIZON
Kibitz Room Comedy @ Kibitz Room/Canter’s Mon. Mar. 31st 9PM FREE
Ben Roy @ Hollywood Improv Tues. Apr. 15th 8PM $10/2 item min.
COMEDY CRAWL
Freaks and Geeks Series Retrospective @ USC Norris Cinema Theatre 2PM FREE w/RSVP
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Dial S For Sundays @ The Groundlings 7:30PM $16
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World @ Aero Theatre 7:30PM $11
UnCabaret @ First and Hope 8PM $20-$30
Harmontown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8PM $10
Sunday School Dropouts @ Vaucluse Lounge 8PM FREE
The Blind Barber’s Secret Show @ The Blind Barber 8PM FREE w/RSVP
You Know What Would Be Interesting? Failures! A Variety Show @ Lyric Theatre 8PM $15
Top Story Weekly! @ iO West 8PM $5
Neil Hamburger with Special Guests @ The Satellite LA 9PM $8
Neal Brennan & Friends @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $5
Super Kudzu @ iO West 9PM $5
French Toast @ Taix 9:30PM FREE
Hot Sauce @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Power Violence @ Theatre 6470 9:30PM FREE
Shitty Jobs @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 4PM/Ends 6PM/5 min./One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 6PM-ish/5 min./First come, first served
LYRIC HYPERION THEATRE 2106 Hyperion Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/7 min./One drink min.
PIG N’ WHISTLE 6714 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/6 to 8 min./Mixed mic/5 min.
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 8:45PM/Lottery/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Harry Moroz, Pedro Salinas, and Sarah Morisano
COCK N BULL 2947 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/5 min./No purchase necessary
PETIE’S PLACE 6025 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana, CA/Starts 10PM/7 min./1 drink min./Hosted by Ron Swallow
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11:30PM/Lottery/3 min./Hosted by Erik Marino and Fox Compton
The hilarious Jon Daly, who you should know from such programs as Kroll Show, Comedy Bang! Bang!, or even his turn as Bill Cosby Bukowski, did Set List and, like he normally does with the rest of his comedy, possibly took us to the furthest reaches conceptually while still being funny that you might be able to go in improvising stand up.
The latest batch of Channel 101 is here and, along with it, is more wondrous absurdity from Car Jumper, NY Stories, a Car Jumper spin-off, a self-proclaimed finale for Aegis and more.
Enjoy this with your Sunday coffee/mimosa/bloody mary/PBR/etc.
Randy Liedtke Has a Kickstarter for An “Office Trash Can Art Installation”
Prankster extraordinaire Randy Liedtke is now asking for money for a new art project.
He want to make an art installation out of an office trash can placed in his home office. Liedtke’s going to livestream the rewards, which all feature using the art installation (i.e. throwing stuff in the trash).
Of course, Randy’s raised the $60 he needs.
ON THE HORIZON
techGladiatr @ WeWork Hollywood Tues. Apr. 1st 7PM FREE wRSVP
The Tinkle Twins @ Nerdmelt Showroom Thurs. Apr. 17th 9PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
COMEDY CRAWL
“@midnight with Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
Greg Proops Film Club: The Wonder Boys @ Cinefamily 7:30PM $12
What’s Up Tiger Lily? Stories @ iO West 8PM FREE
Hot Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Kristen Schaal @ The Virgil 8PM $5 in adv., $8 at door
Monday Night Improv @ The Clubhouse 8:30PM FREE
Bill Burr All In Tour with Very Special Guests @ Largo at the Coronet Theatre 8:30PM $30 (stand by only)
Church at the Church @ Church on York 8:30PM $5
Swallows Comedy Hour @ Spitz Los Feliz 8:30PM FREE
Kibitz Room Comedy @ Kibitz Room/Canter’s 9PM FREE
FRINGE with JC Coccoli @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Set List @ iO West Loft Theatre 10:30PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
OPEN MIC RUN
NERDMELT SHOWROOM 7522 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Lottery/Special Playboy Jazz theme night-fancy wear, robes especially, encouraged/No purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Starts 6PM/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary
SARDO’S 259 N. Pass Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8:30PM/7 min./First come, first served/1 drink min.
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/5 min./First come, first served/1 item min.
IO WEST 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:15PM/Starts 6:30PM/Ends 8PM/Lottery/3-5 min.
ANCHOR BAR 2675 Irvine Ave., Costa Mesa, CA/Starts 7PM/Sign-up at evan@dudelyjones.com/4-5 min.
THE WAREHOUSE LOUNGE 4499 Admiralty Way, Marina Del Rey, CA/Starts 7PM/Ends 7:45PM/First come, first served/5 min./8 spots only/No purchase necessary
DIPIAZZA’S 5205 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/15 min. max/mixed mic/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Karen Roberts
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7:30PM/Mixed mic/No purchase necessary
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7:30PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:15PM/Lottery/One item min.
OPEN SCREEN @ DOWNTOWN INDEPENDENT THEATER 251 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA/open screen for short films only/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/Ends 12AM/Must be under 8 min./First come, first served/DCP (NTFS or EXT3 formatted USB or CRU drive, 3D too!), Blu-Ray or 35mm formats accepted/please, no torture porn
THE PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:45PM/Starts 9PM/3 min./Lottery/1 item min./Hosted by Meg Swertlow, Wanjiko Eke, Chloe McGovern
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA #110/Starts around 12AM after One Love Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
It’s short and doesn’t reveal much, but this promo a friendly reminder that Louie is returning May 5th, just over a month from now, and you need to get ready, however you’ll do so, for that date.
Chelsea Handler To Not Renew Contract at E!
Chelsea Lately has had many a great comedian on, either as writer or panelist, including Greg Proops, Matt Braunger, TJ Miller, Fortune Fiemster, Jen Kirkman, Kurt Braunohler, Ryan Stout, and way more over the last several years during Chelsea Handler’s stint at E!.
However, Handler is looking to move her show elsewhere once her contract is up at E! around the end of this year, which might offer an expanded format (i.e. radio, etc.). Wherever she ends up moving, it will be a big move, especially as the only female late night host.
Congratulations to Grant Lyon Taking 1st Place at Skullfest
Atlanta’s Laughing Skull just held their annual comedy festival along with the comedy competition that goes along with it and we’re happy to say that the very funny Grant Lyon took home the top prize.
So, with that in mind, check out Grant live when you can. He’s based in LA, so you should have ample opportunity.
Season 3 of Comedy Bang! Bang! Guest Stars Your Usual Favorites, Tony Hawk, Jenny Lewis and More
Even though season 3 of Comedy Bang! Bang! on IFC doesn’t have the massive episode order that season 4 will with a whopping 40 ordered in 2015, the guest star list for this season is still pretty great and pretty big.
Your usual suspects of Paul F. Tompkins, Bob Odenkirk, Lizzy Caplan, Nick Offerman, Fred Armisen, Weird Al Yankovic as well as the likes of skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, Jenny Lewis, Aimee Mann, Kate McKinnon, and more will be stopping by to have a moment with Scott Aukerman and Reggie Watts next month, starting May 8th.
Web talk shows have flooded the Internet over the last few years and it’s easy for so many of them to get lost amongst the crowd. One of those lost was Jake Weisman’s Chit Chat, an entire web series that lasted only one episode featuring guest, the hilarious Rory Scovel, and now, has been uncovered.
Give it a watch and maybe you can find out why “there was” only one episode.
Amazon Picks Up ‘Mozart In The Jungle’ and ‘Transparent’ To Series, Renews Alpha House
From their latest crop of original pilots, Amazon picked up 6 new series, two of which are the comedies Mozart In The Jungle starring Gael Garcia Bernal and Jill Soloway’s Transparent.
On top of that, Amazon is bringing back one of their first comedy series in Alpha House from Garry Trudeau for a second season.
So, together, this means that Amazon is quietly building up their resume of original series, especially with regards to comedy, and might be getting to the level of Netflix.
ON THE HORIZON
Glendalia @ The Complex Tues. Apr. 8th 10:30PM FREE
Brooks Wheelan @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Apr. 19th 8PM $18/2 item min.
COMEDY CRAWL
“@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM FREE w/RSVP
techGladiatr @ WeWork Hollywood 7PM FREE w/RSVP
Paul Morrissey & Friends @ Flappers Yoo Hoo Room 7PM $2/2 item min.
TNT Improv @ The Clubhouse 8PM FREE
Comedy Night @ Best Fish Taco in Ensenada 8PM FREE
Tig Notaro Presents Krullapalooza @ The Wiltern 8PM $48.50-$98.50
A Night at the Improv with Rick Overton @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Book of Mormon @ Pantages Theatre 8PM $35-$165
Put Your Hands Together @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Blamblamblam @ R-Bar 9PM FREE
Sleepaway Camp @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Gonzo @ The Matrix Theatre 9PM FREE
Laugh Attic Comedy @ State Social House 9PM FREE
We’re Having Fun Here @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
Happy Contest Time @ 3 Clubs 9PM FREE
College Humor Live LA @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
OPEN MIC RUN
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/Stand-up, sketch, improv all welcome/5 min.
GRINDHOUSE CAFE 1051 N. Havenhurst Dr., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Steve Hernandez and Paul Laier
HOLLYWOOD IMPROV 8162 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 5:45PM/Lottery/20 spots available
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
AMSTERDAM CAFE 10905 Magnolia Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
THE MOTH @ ZANZIBAR 1301 W. 5th St., Santa Monica, CA/Doors open 7PM/Starts 7:30PM sharp/Stories only on theme of “celebration”/Lottery/5 min./10 spots only/$8 cover in adv., $16 at door
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/First come, first served/4 min./20 spots only/No purchase necessary/Hosted by Jenny Yang & Atsuko Okatsuka
THE OTHER DOOR 10437 Burbank Blvd., North Hollywood, CA/To get a booked spot, email mouthypants@gmail.com by Monday at 5 PM/20 names will be chosen at random/Sign-up for 20 lottery spots starts at 7:30 at the show/Go to facebook.com/mouthypantscomedy for more details
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 W. Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM/Sign-up is lottery/No purchase necessary
COFFEE GALLERY 2029 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/5 min.
PEDONE’S PIZZA 1332 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 7:45PM/Ends 9:30PM/5-7min.
33 TAPS 6263 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM/First come, first served/4-6 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Doug Dixon and April O’Connor
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/mixed mic
THE LEXINGTON 129 E. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 9PM/Starts 10:30PM after booked show/Ends 12AM/No purchase necessary
PALACE RESTAURANT 2112 Hillhurst Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9:45PM after booked show/Lottery
JON LOVITZ COMEDY CLUB 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA (2nd Floor Universal City Walk) Sign-up 9:15PM-9:30PM/Starts 10PM/Lottery/4 min./No purchase necessary (purchase gets priority spot)/Valet parking w/validation $3
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
THE COMEDY STORE BELLY ROOM 8433 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 11PM/Lottery/3 min./No purchase necessary/Roast battle between 2 comedians at end/Hosted by Brian Moses and Rell Battle
IMPROV JAM @ THE CLUBHOUSE 1107-A El Centro Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts around 11PM after TNT Improv/Anyone can play/No purchase necessary
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
Of Course, Brendon Walsh Had Something Pretty Great Up His Sleeve for April Fool’s
If only more signs/billboard were designed by Brendon Walsh, the world would be a much better place.
Conan O’Brien has kicked off his week in Dallas, TX and starting off quite nicely with yet another amazing stand up set from Tig Notaro.
DirecTV Orders First Original Comedy Series
Things You Shouldn’t Say Past Midnight will be the first original comedy series that will air on DirecTV’s own channel, The Audience Network.
It’s based on a the award winning Peter Ackerman play of the same name and has yet to reveal any of the cast. If you take away anything from this announcement, note that creating original comedy content is where so many networks, channels, service providers, online channels, etc. are going.
While in Dallas, TX, Conan O’Brien is making sure to soak up the local culture, which took him to a sheriff’s office to attempt becoming a Texas deputy.
Watch the silliness and absurd training simulators here.
Comedy Central’s Mobile App With Plenty to Watch
Comedy Central’s mobile app finally launched today the features dozens of episodes from the likes of South Park , The Daily Show, The Colbert Report, stand-up specials, “@midnight”, and even new shows Trip Tank and Comedy Underground with Dave Attell.
Best of all, it’s free.
We don’t even want to get into the rhetoric of denouncing those looking to be outraged, specifically those who started the #CancelColbert hashtag.
Just watch parts one and two of Stephen Colbert’s response on the Colbert Report that clears his name, even though he really didn’t have to do so.
ON THE HORIZON
Baby Talk with Dan Levy @ Nerdmelt Showroom Sat. Apr. 5th 7PM $8 in adv., $10 at door
Lebowski Fest Movie Party @ The Wiltern Fri. Apr. 25th 8PM $35
COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Central’s “@midnight w/Chris Hardwick” @ Hollywood Center Studios 3:15PM/6:30PM FREE w/RSVP
Nice Show! @ The Matrix Theatre 7:30PM FREE
The Highland Park Show @ Cafe De Leche 7:30PM FREE
Pints & Puns @ Angel City Brewery 8PM FREE
A Kiss From Daddy/The Get Go @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Book of Mormon @ Pantages Theatre 8PM $35-$165
Laugh Out Lounge @ Oil Can Harry’s 8PM FREE
Meltdown @ Nerdmelt Showroom 8:30PM $8 (stand by only)
Entitlement @ Los Globos 9PM $5
Uncle Lou’s Safe Place @ Echoes Under Sunset 9PM No cover/1 item min.
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Extra Credit @ The Clubhouse 10PM FREE
OPEN MIC RUN
PANINI GARDEN 2715 Main St., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 9PM/First come, first served/5 min. or 8 min. w/purchase/Hosted by Jordan Likover
FLAPPERS BURBANK 102 E. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/3 min./No purchase necessary
ICE HOUSE STAGE 2 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up 5:30PM/Starts 6PM/4 min./Lottery/No purchase necessary
ROCKPAPER COFFEE CO. 7509 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/Ends 8PM/First come, first served/One item min.
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 6PM/5 min./First come, first served
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/First come, first served/5 min./1 drink min.
CORKY’S LOUNGE 5043 Van Nuys Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA/No walk ins/Must sign-up in advance at jaketaveren@monkeyheadconcepts.biz/Starts 7PM/pre-booked spots 10-12 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Daniella Arce
OPEN MICHELLE @ WILDE THISTLE 3456 Motor Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/Female performers only/5-7 min./One item min./
ZOEY’S CAFE 185 E. Santa Clara, Ventura, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/First come, first served/10 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Samantha Ross
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/mixed mic
LIQUID ZOO 7214 Sepulveda Blvd., Van Nuys, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM w/one drink min./Starts 9PM/first come, first served/7 min.
THE OYSTER HOUSE 12446 Moorpark St., Studio City, CA/Starts 10PM/Ends 1AM/First come, first served/5 min./Hosted by Gary Carver
ECHOES UNDER SUNSET 1310 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 10PM/Starts 10:30PM/First come, first served/1 item min.
HOUSE OF TACOS 5616 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 9PM/First come, first served/No purchase necessary
O’HARRA’S BAR 1000 Gayley Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 8:30PM/Starts 9PM/Lottery/3-5 min./No purchase necessary/Hosted by Justin Williams
FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia Ave., Burbank, CA/Sign-up 11PM/Starts 11:30PM/First come, first served
HBO Developing Kristin Gore-Jay Roach Comedy Project, Women In Space
Jay Roach, in addition to The Brink, is piling more on his plate with Women In Space, written by Kristin Gore, Al Gore’s daughter, which is a comedy project at HBO following women exploring outer space.
You might be interested to know that this isn’t the only space exploration themed comedy in development as Will Ferrell’s Mission Control is a comedy pilot at NBC.
Key & Peele Won a Peabody Award
In case you’re wondering how great of a sketch comedy show Key & Peele is, they just won a Peabody Award.
Comedy represents a very small percentage of the winners of this prestigious honor and we’re glad it went to such a deserving show like Key & Peele.
Comedy Central Sets Up Cop Comedy Pilot From Happy Endings’ Caspe/Libman/Tarses
Procedural comedies seem to be the hot commodity at the moment, perhaps, thanks to Brooklyn Nine-Nine’s success just in its first season. There’s Tribeca from Steve Carell at TBS, Sober Companion with Nick Frost at Fox, and now a cop comedy pilot from the creator, writers, and producers of Happy Endings David Capse, Matthew and Daniel Libman, and Jamie Tarses.
For the overflow of hour long procedural dramas and their numerous spin offs, we’re liking this trend.
NYC’s Pretty Good Friends Goes on Tour with Eugene Mirman and Daniel Kitson
Eugene Mirman’s Pretty Good Friends is taking a nice little tour to the Minnesota, Chicago, Nashville, and more. Coming along with Eugene will be UK comedian Daniel Kitson. If you’re around these cities in May, you should probably go to these shows.
5/3 – Boston, MA @ Berklee Performance Center
5/9 – Ferndale, MI @ The Loving Touch
5/11 – Minneapolis, MN @ Women’s Club Assembly Hall
5/12 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
5/13 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
5/14 – Nashville, TN @ Belcourt Theater
As we’ve said many times before, the remote segments where Conan O’Brien goes to do a seemingly ordinary things like visit a pawn shop, go to a florist, etc. are some of the funniest things around.
This remote segment of Conan trying to being a Mary Kay door-to-door beauty consultant is no exception.