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Pick of the Day 5/5/25: The Frogtown Show 9th Anniversary 5/10
May 5, 2025
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Nothing quite like an anniversary for a wondrous monthly show to remind you of the illusory passage of time, right?

The Frogtown Show has been going strong for 9 years as monthly comedy institution, which means surviving the pandemic and the aftermath of it as well as those historic fires in January. Emily Maya Mills, Erin Lennox, and Jared Goldstein are still at the helm of this fixture at one of LA’s treasured watering holes/gastropubs/bike shops/coffee shops, the pretty much magical gem that is Spoke Bicycle Cafe.

To mark the occasion, The Frogtown Show’s 9 Year Anniversary show will have a truly marvelous line-up of LA comedy stalwarts across many generations including Andy Kindler, Rachel Kaly, Curtis Cook, Brooks Wheelan, and Lorena Russi.

All they ask for is a $10 suggested donation! Have a lovely Saturday night by the beautiful part of the LA River and catch the 9th Anniversary of The Frogtown Show (and keep coming back every 2nd Saturday).

TCB Debriefing 10/25/23: TCB 13 Years Old, Mike Birbiglia, Eric Andre, Fargo S5, Comedy as Home
October 26, 2023
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1. Oct. 25th, 2010, Jake Kroeger founded The Comedy Bureau. Oct. 25th, 2023, he continues to run it, typing out this very sentence while at a diner at midnight. We thank you for reading this and making the countless hours in service of the community and art form of comedy worth it. Please keep reading, spreading the word, and, if you can, support.

or Venmo @jakekroeger

2. One of comedy’s all time greatest storytellers, Mike Birbiglia is going on a 24 city tour that will have nothing to do with a three camera set up on Zoom or working on jokes on IG Live. Please Stop the Ride is set to span the entirety of North America starting this Winter and stretching into the end of Spring 2024. Tix available now at birbigs.com w/code PANCAKE.

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3. Eric Andre basically answered the question of who would win in a “prank-off” between him and Johnny Knoxville with a very, very loose interpretation of the word “prank” on Kimmel this week.

4. The fifth installment of Fargo seems to get back to that über dark humor of the original movie in 1996 thanks to the peculiar wife played by Juno Temple. Take a gander with the official trailer here, then look for new episodes on FX/Hulu starting Nov. 21st.

 

6. We’ll leave you with this: Comedy is a home that we, here at TCB, never knew until we found it. We hope we can give you that same sense of home if you’re looking for it.

Pick of the Day: Spoons Toons & Booze Eleven Yr. Anniversary Special (in NYC) 2/18
February 1, 2023
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For 11 years, Spoons, Toons, and Booze has been NYC’s go-to Saturday-Morning-Cartoons-for-adults providing free cereal and pairing it with speciality cocktails and, of course, as much animated nostalgia you can handle, all at a movie theater. It’s quite a special thing for those of us that had the collective experience of Saturday morning cartoons (that’s probably not so much a thing for the streaming generation, right?).

Secret Formula in NY will be throwing a very special eleven year bash with hosts Michael Austin and Nell Casey at Nitehawk Cinema in Williamsburg, Brooklyn on the mornings of both Sat. Feb. 18th and Sun. Feb. 19th, specifically at 11:15AM. There will be a specially curated selection of vintage cartoon favorites as well as audience picks from over 150 different cartoon series that span decades upon decades upon decades of television.

Tickets are only $20 and you best go get them here.

Pick of the Day: The Comedy Bureau Double Anniversary LA 10/25
October 12, 2021
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Not only are we celebrating our 10th and 11th years keeping the lights on TCB (again, we weren’t going to mark a decade of being a comedy institution by doing a show on Zoom), but we’re doing double the anniversary by doing it up with our favorite comedians on either coast. The NYC Double Anniversary is happening this Fri. Oct. 15th at Union Hall 7:30PM ET (get your tickets while you still can) and then we have the LA Double Anniversary at LA’s shiniest, new venue, The Elysian (located in Frogtown at 1944 Riverside Dr.) on Mon. Oct. 25th at 8PM PT.

It’s a dream line-up of our absolute favorites from past, present, and future, in and around all corners of comedy including:

  • James Adomian
  • Hannah Einbinder
  • Reggie Watts
  • Dave Ross
  • Byron Bowers
  • Clown Zoo

Also, TCB’s founder and director (and so many other things) Jake Kroeger will be serving as host.

Tickets are only $15 and you best get your tickets right here right now. If you somehow pull off going to both shows, we’ll give you one of our limited edition enamel pins that usually reserved for our top Patreon backers.

Pick of the Day: Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch 16th Anniversary Jam! (IG Live) 7/24
July 23, 2021
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For 16 years, Tomorrow! has been the thing to do on Saturday night at midnight in LA. For so many years, longer than we’ve been doing or covering comedy, Ron Lynch has faithfully brought the perfect mix of absurdity, silliness, beauty, and honesty that’s worth keeping the night going that late.

Of course, for the last year, they haven’t been able to do that in a proper venue and Lynch company have taken to Instagram Live to keep the Tomorrow! flame going and indeed they have kept the show alive and kicking for all these months since whenever March 2020 was (that was a decade ago, right?).

To mark their 16 year anniversary, Ron will be bringing back the original trio, himself, Craig Anton, and Brendon Small, that started off this midnight institution as well as such luminary comedians as Dana Gould, Laura Kightlinger, and Brent Weinbach. Very likely, they’ll have more than just that to celebrate the occasion (in addition to the “Core Four” and Michael Mortilla).

These days, it ought to be something really special if you’re going to tune into an IG Live show, but the 16 Year Anniversary of Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch more than fits that bill. Tune in at Sat. Jul. 24th at 11PM PT/2AM ET on IG Live @ronlynch1 and support the show on Venmo @tomorrowshow.

Best of all, you won’t have to worry about the Delta variant!

Pick of the Day: The Daily Show Turns 25! 7/19
June 15, 2021
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After a quarter of a century, The Daily Show has been an institution of comedy, both in the realms of late night and political, and has ushered in changes that still reverberate through TV, comedy, and even politics itself to this very day.

So, marking its 25th anniversary is definitely an occasion worth celebrating and having a show for. Thankfully, The Daily Show co-creators Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg are joining the very first correspondents of The Daily Show, Beth Littleford, Brian Unger, and A. Whitney Brown, to mark the 25 year mark and tell the story of how this pillar of comedy broke its first ground.

The Daily Show Turns 25! will be a live-stream via RushTix on Mon. July 19th at 6PM PT/9PM ET. Tickets/access is only $20 (with an option to donate to Abortion Access Front) and you can (and should) go get them here.

Pick of the Day: Planet Scum Anniversary 3/31
March 30, 2021
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When the world shut down because of you-know-what last year, Chris Gethard and company didn’t waste nearly any time in transitioning to virtual comedy with their online comedy collective, Planet Scum. From Chris hosting his own TCGS-ish Planet Scum Live on Wednesdays, it quickly grew into a lovely cadre of comedy live-streams including George Lucas Talk Show, Who Wants $2.69 with Martin Urbano, and Robby Hoffman Consulting Group (FKA Dykevice).
This Wed., Mar. 31st will mark a year of Gethard and company going full tilt into Planet Scum and there will be a special edition of Planet Scum LIVE! that will commemorate over 250 shows since 4/1/2020 as well as up to $2,380.80 in prize money to win and a new Planet Scum LIVE! co-host in the amazing Will Hines to join Chris and Christi Chiello.
Mark this very special anniversary/get through some more time of the pandemic by tuning into the Planet Scum Anniversary by tuning into Planet Scum Live at 7PM PT/10PM ET.
February 19, 2020
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It’s quite simple. One of the best shows in town, Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen, is celebrating that it has been one of the best shows in town (in NYC in the past and LA now actually) for 15 years and is having such the massive, gala worthy line-up.

Also, the always marvelous duo of Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal will there hosting (and, well, maybe they could do Kristen Schaal Is a Horse for even longer?)

Tickets are sold out right now, but a few door tickets will be available. Line-up plenty early for your chance to snag them. Stay up to date with the ticket situation @hottub_show.
July 5, 2019
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Truly, it only seems like a little while ago that a super cool variety show called The Super Serious Show started up in a super cool photo studio and provided a stellar variety showcase of stand-up, short film, characters, music, and more.

Yet, almost 9 years later, The Super Serious Show, now at the also super cool Virgil, continues to stand as that same stellar, very diverse, carefully handpicked comedy variety showcase we really love.

For their 9 year mark, they’re really bringing the goods as you can see in the 9 year anniversary line-up above. Don’t miss out on helping them celebrating 9 years and seeing a great, great comedy show.

You’re going to want to get your tickets ASAP ($7 in adv., $10 at door-cash only). Do so here.

We’re Belatedly Throwing Ourselves an 8th Anniversary
February 7, 2019
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So, this was supposed to happen at the end of October, but, as you can see from our staff page, we’re a little overworked. Thus, it took awhile to celebrate being LA’s best resource for comedy. 

Anyways, we hope you come down to Echoes on Pico and enjoy our favorites from every corner of comedy as well as our very own Jake Kroeger. Tickets are only $10 for this gala worthy show. Go get ‘em here.

Well, We’ve Officially Been Doing This for 8 Years
October 26, 2018
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This is our official, bureau-wide reminder that our 8 year anniversary is today (TCB was founded on Oct. 25th, 2010 and is indeed trademarked).

We’re appropriately thankful to all of our employees for their hard, non-stop, obsessive (maybe a bit unhealthy) work over the years to keep Los Angeles and the greater LA area (and the country and, hell, the world) informed on the overflowing riches of comedy that exist within the city for fans, performers, industry folks, etc.

Also, we’re thankful to all of you for giving us reason to keep the lights on (or sure that Jake always has a fancy hat) around here.

We’ll throw a more notable anniversary event at date TBD.

For tonight, you can come say hi (and maybe a thanks or something? whatever you feel comfortable with) to our staff at Tabula Rasa (5125 Hollywood Blvd.) near Los Feliz around 11PM.
October 22, 2018
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Besides it being Neil Hamburger and the fact that it’s a very, very, very, very stacked line-up (perhaps almost worthy of a gala?), next Sunday will mark 11 years of Neil’s residency (the longest solo residency in the comedy scene that we can think of) at The Satellite in Silverlake.

If you need more reason to go, then just trust that we’re telling you to go because it’s worth it.

Get your tickets here quick as we have a feeling that it might sell out.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
September 27, 2018
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LA’s legendary weekly variety show celebrates its first year at its new home, but its magnanimous 13th year of bringing the best live entertainment ‘round midnight. 

So, do not miss out on what will be an extravaganza of stand-up, sketch, music, magic, jugglers, etc. etc. as well as another chance to see LA’s comedy treasure, Ron Lynch.

Get tickets here.
September 21, 2018
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One of our favorite house comedy shows Wolf Den is celebrating two years of having one of the most picturesque comedy shows on a patio. 

Per usual, they have a great line-up (just take a gander above) and hosts Amy Silverberg and Lynn Maleh will kick off what’s sure to be another killer show. 

You can (and perhaps should) reserve a spot in advance here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
April 14, 2018
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From a show beloved in SF, then expanding to LA and NYC, then all uniting under the show’s home in LA, The Business has gone through and survived more than most indie comedy shows around, not to mention that they’ve kept it going for nine years.

They (that’s the current, rambunctious Business crew of Anna Seregina, Sean Keane, Chris Garcia, Bucky Sinister, and Megan Koester) will be honoring their 9th Anniversary this Monday at Little Joy. Per usual, admission is free (though we suggest you get there early if you want a seat.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
February 13, 2018
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Power Violence is going to celebrate 7 years of “extreme friendship” this Sunday.

Whether you’ve been party to that or you have no idea of how to even conceive of extreme friendship, it’s an occasion that you shouldn’t miss (a really nice line-up of Mitra Jouhari, Patti Harrison, Johnny Pemberton, Simon Gibson, Steve Hernandez, and more are also going to be there with Whit, Clay, Budd, and Jeramy)

Power Violence 7 Year Anniversary is this Sunday, February 18th 8:30PM at The Satellite LA. Tickets are $8 and you can (and should) get them here (BTW, comics get in FREE).

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Our 7 Year Anniversary/”Staff” Fundraiser Is Tomorrow!
October 21, 2017
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From what we hear around the “office”, this should be a really good time. Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-comedy-bureaus-7th-anniversary-show-and-fundraiser-tickets-38546826596

Posters by Jenny Chalikian and Jenn Scott respectively.

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October 16, 2017
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Oh yeah, we are releasing our very first compilation album Comedians of Interest Vol. 1 this Friday and throwing ourselves a 7th Anniversary Show/”Staff” Fundraiser on Sunday!

You can (and really should) pre-order the album here on AST Records and buy advance tickets for the show here.
October 11, 2017
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Our 7th Anniversary show is next week! Yep, we’re almost 7 years old (and we actually remembered to do something to celebrate this time around!)

We added Talk Show the Game Show’s Guy Branum, James Adomian, who you might have seen wreak delightful havoc at LA Podcast Festival, and a flyer!

Also, we’ll be raffling some of those fancy enamel pins that are otherwise only available through Patreon and our brand new album from AST Records, Comedians of Interest Vol. 1.

Tickets are $10 if you get them in advance or $15 cash at the door.
October 6, 2017
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Neil Hamburger, America’s Funnyman, has been greasing his hair, coughing, holding too many cocktails, and roasting music for 10 years at The Satellite. 

Come celebrate the decade of Neil’s residency at the end of the month with a line-up that’s already stacked and will undoubtedly get more stacked.

Get your tickets ASAP as we’re sure this show will sell out rather quickly.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
July 15, 2017
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Having talked to serial killer profilers, alien documentary directors, people who have been kidnapped, etc. and making into a great comedy talk show/podcast, Dark Matters with hosts Franky Guttman and Michael Bilow is marking its 1st year anniversary with bringing back some of their favorite guests and, of course, plenty of live calls.

The Dark Matters 1st Anniversary Spectacular is set for Saturday, July 22nd 11PM at The Pack Theater and admission is still ‘pay what you can’.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
February 19, 2017
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Arguably, Hot Tub with Kurt and Kristen is one of the best comedy shows in the country, maybe even the world. It has become a staple in both LA and NYC that’s pretty much sold to capacity every week well over a whole decade. 

This 12th Anniversary of Hot Tub that’s happening tomorrow is actually sold out, but there will be a small number of tickets available at the door. Both Kurt and Kristen will do some of their classic sketches in addition to the killer line-up that they always have. 

This Monday night, February 20th, doors will be open at 7PM at The Virgil (we’re guessing some might be lining up well before that), tickets will be at $8 at the door, and the show will start at 8PM. 

Poster by Nolan Fabricus

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com
December 30, 2016
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A two year celebration of one of the best weekly comedy shows in LA and a benefit for the ACLU make for a show that you absolutely shouldn’t miss.

Also, Kyle Kinane, Rory Scovel, Moshe Kasher, Aparna Nancherla, Kate Berlant & John Early, Curtis Cook, and hosts Dave Ross and Matt Ingebretson being on the bill make it even more of a show that you shouldn’t miss next Friday.

Get tickets here.

Poster by Jack Sjogren

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

The Comedy Bureau Thanks Any and All Who Came And/Or Supported Us For Our 4 and 5/12th Years Anniversary (And Any Other Time Really)
April 10, 2015
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James Austin Johnson reaching his hand out to a wonderful crowd at Echoes Under Sunset for our 4 and 5/12th Anniversary, full of mirth, wonder, comedy, silliness, and dancing.

All photos courtesy of Sarah Wood.

It truly was a spectacular night a week ago and we here at The Comedy Bureau thank all who attended as well as though who have kept us going throughout all these years and change. All of you make our efforts here worth it, despite not being any sort of “official” government agency with any government funding. 

We also want to graciously thank Maria Bamford, Baron Vaughn, Candice Thompson, James Austin Johnson, Joe Wagner, Emily Heller, Drennon Davis, Karen Kilgariff, Brad Silnutzer, Avery Pearson, Christian Chavez, Echoes Under Sunset, Sarah Wood, and Mandee Johnson for all being part of or helping with the show.

The following is photographic evidence that this all happened.

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Maria Bamford

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Baron Vaughn

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Candice Thompson

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Joe Wagner

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James Austin Johnson

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Emily Heller

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Drennon Davis and Karen Kilgariff

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Brad Silnutzer

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Avery Pearson

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Yes, dancing happened.

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Oh yeah, this guy, Jake Kroeger. He works here and likes hats.

To another 4 and 5/12th years and beyond where we relaunch the website (happening soon), expanding beyond LA (hopefully happening soon), etc. (perhaps happening at a point TBD). Any donations (there’s a donation button right above the embedded Comedy Crawl and Open Mic Run calendars) would definitely expedite any of these things happening. 

Once more, thank you all for making this, whatever it is exactly we do, worth it.

Emily Heller and Karen Kilgariff Added to Our 4 and 5/12th Anniversary
March 30, 2015
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So, you’re not going to miss this right?

A stacked line-up of our favorites including Maria Bamford, Baron Vaughn, Joe Wagner, James Austin Johnson, Candice Thompson, and Drennon Davis has just officially got even more stacked for The Comedy Bureau 4 and 5/12th Anniversary. 

The fantastic Emily Heller and Karen Kilgariff have been added. Heller will bring her sharp, smart stand-up and Kilgariff will be joining Drennon Davis for some of the best musical comedy around right now.

Again, it’s this Fri. Apr. 3rd at Echoes Under Sunset, doors at 10PM, start at 10:30PM. Don’t miss out like we did on celebrating four years on the actual day we turned four years old!

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