HOW TO WIN AN ELECTION: GET OUT THE VOTE (in NYC w/Livestream)

Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States

This Show: Get out the vote Voter turnout in the US continues to be depressingly low. Why don't more Americans vote, and what can we do to change this? From deeper, structural changes to daily nudges and behaviors, we'll synthesize decades of excellent research on what motivates people to vote, what the barriers are, and how we can overcome as many as possible between now and November 5. About the series: The stakes couldn't be higher for the upcoming US […]

$20

An Evening with Charles Phoenix … in the Afternoon! (in LA)

Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Join Retro Pop Culture Humorist Charles Phoenix for a BIG RETRO Slide Show Roasting and Toasting Classic and Kitschy American Life and Style! Charles lavishes spirited commentary on an ALL-NEW show of Kodachrome Images from his massive archive of flea-market found Kodachrome slides … in COLOR! Charles Phoenix is a mid-century pop culture humorist known for his “slide show” performances, classic car Joyride videos, colorful coffee table books, “test kitchen” creations. and fun “field trip” tours. The New York Times says, “Call him […]

$23.18

Meat Cats Comedy Presents: Sunday Sauce (in NYC)

Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Meat Cats Comedy Presents: Sunday Sauce. Each show will bring audiences a taste, sorry, an antipasto platter of the city's hottest acts. With special guests: Katie Boyle, Eva Evans, Conor Janda, Claire Siemietkowski, Gianmarco Soresi, and Emil Wakim Your Hosts: Britt Migs & Irina Chelidze are two Sopranos and 30 Rock-obsessed performers who just happen to be best friends. The pair have had their work featured in Vulture, Reductress, Netflix, Bustle, and more. When Britt and Irina joined forces, they had just one goal: Put on […]

$10 – $15

Michael Cruz Kayne: Sorry For Your Loss (in LA)

The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Michael returns to his comedy roots with a pared-down version of a show that had an extended run off-Broadway at the Audible Theater and was named among the Best of Audible 2023. It was recommended by the New York Times, whose critic tweeted " 'Sorry for Your Loss' is a genuinely buoying show, BTW, and it is comedy: inquisitive, funny, provocative, compassionate. Emotionally, this culture doesn’t know what to do with seismic grief, but Michael Cruz Kayne does." Featuring: Michael Cruz […]

$30

Weirdo Night! (in LA)

Zebulon 2478 Fletcher Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Weirdo Night with Dynasty Handbag! with Courtney Pauruso Klypi Lizzy Cooperman Carolyn Pennypacker Riggs + Taylor the Sax Bottom Plenn Starts 7:30PM PT

$26.78

Show & Tell with Liza Treyger (in NYC)

Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Liza Treyger and her comedian friends do show and tell like a spin off the elementary school activity! See what they come up with! Wahoo!! Starts 7:30PM ET

$18.98

RaaaatScraps (in NYC w/Livestream)

Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States

RaaaatScraps is the World's Best Improv Show from the people who produced Asssscat. Join a surprise guest monologist and NYC's best improvisers, many from The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, who have been seen on Broad City, High Maintenance, Succession, Severance, Somebody Somewhere, Difficult People, Search Party, Mrs. Maisel, The Chris Gethard Show, Kimmy Schmidt, MCU, 30 Rock & More. $18 early bird (until Dec 15, 09:30PM) $23 standard $23 at the door $8 livestream Starts/streams 7:30PM ET/4:30PM ET

$18 – $25

Blood on the Clocktower: Live! (in LA)

Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Blood on the Clocktower: Live! turns the world’s greatest social deduction board game into a chaotic comedy show. Watch comedians put their manipulation and bluffing skills to the test. Trapped in Ravenswood Bluff on teams of good and evil, they are left to figure out who is who. The audience, on the other hand, knows every performer’s secret identity. As the game unfolds, unscripted (and likely unhinged), they'll see if the Demon can get away with their lies. Your storyteller […]

$22.66
Event Series Loose (in LA)

Loose (in LA)

baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

LOOSE is a weekly comedy show that encourages performers to do whatever they want Featuring: Feat TBA Hosted by Megan Koester, Anna Seregina, and Alison Stevenson! Starts 8PM PT

Free
Event Series Friendship Buddies (in LA)

Friendship Buddies (in LA)

Verdugo Bar 3408 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, CA, United States

*Outdoors Featuring stand-up for 10/6 Adam Conover Marlena Rodriguez Paige Weldon Alfred Konuwa Brent Flyberg with hosts Aaron Hertzog, Katie McVay, and Brendan Kennedy Starts 8PM PT

FREE

Chatterbox Comedy Night (near LA)

The Chatterbox 943 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA, United States

Chatterbox Comedy Night, the legendary Covina comedy show is BACK every Sunday at 9pm at the Chatterbox. Come watch the best up and coming (and sometimes famous) comedians from around the country perform at a bar across the street from a Sizzler (the Sizzler actually didn't make it through the pandemic) Featuring stand-up for 9/29 from: JOSEF ANOLIN Brady Novak Kazu Kusano Tom Goss Allison Rose Kelly McInerney Aliya Kanani Hosted by: Mario Rodriguez and Steven Moreno 21+ Starts 8PM […]

$5
Event Series ASSSSCAT (in LA)

ASSSSCAT (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

What is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts 8:30PM PT

$14
Event Series Post Moves Comedy (in NYC)

Post Moves Comedy (in NYC)

Bar Bayeux 1066 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Get down with Brooklyn's flyest new comedy show - Post Moves Comedy! Hosted at Bar Bayeux in Flatbush, our line-ups feature some of the best comedians in the game! Credits among our all-star guests include late night TV, Just For Laughs comedy festival, and probably the hilarious reel with tons of views that your friend sent you earlier today (seriously). These players have all the fundamentals down, with flair. By @kennydeforest, @adamgcomedy, @maxfine_, @maddietwiener & @shaunanthoneyx Starts 8:30PM ET

Free

Caroline Cotter Is a Really Chill Girl (in LA)

Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Caroline's exes, friends, and family all think she is deeply un-chill. Caroline, however, is completely oblivious to this. After being sued by the State of California, Caroline has to go to court to prove her truth: that she is a VERY chill girl! Cast: Caroline Cotter (UCB, Stinkers Podcast, "Conan") Glenn Boozan ("There Are Moms Way Worse Than You", "Home Economics", "Conan") Joey Greer ("The Warm Up Guy", You Know What I Would Do Podcast) Director: Glenn Boozan Starts 9:30PM […]

$17.85

My Winnipeg (in LA)

Los Feliz 3 1822 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Screening of Guy Maddin's My Winnipeg (2007) Starts 7PM PT

$15

Miss Bulgaria 2018 (in LA)

Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Miss Bulgaria 2018 is a tale of vengeance. It’s a story about going mad with power. It’s a show about what a man becomes after realizing how easy it is to hop online and pretend to be anyone. Previously seen snippets of the performance have been described as, “Curtis, what the actual fuck is wrong with you?” and, “Hey man, are you sure you should be telling people this?” and, "You made how much money catfishing people??!?" Out of respect […]

$17.85

Barbies (in LA)

Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

BARBIES is a fresh, new comedy show that features the best female- identifying stand-up comics in the game. This show was created to particularly celebrate women and female voices — and one specially-selected male comic aka “Ken” at every show too! Come check out BARBIES for a fun night full of laughter and a room full of positive-pink energy! With Special Guests Loni Love Blair Socci Jenny Yang Aparna Nancherla Leah Ruddick Vanessa Gonzalez Francesca Fiorentini KEN - Joel Kim […]

$30

Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)

Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United States

Following a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]

$46.50
Event Series Frankenstein’s Baby (in NYC)

Frankenstein’s Baby (in NYC)

Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

From the people who brought you Butterboy comes a new stand-up show featuring an electrifying combination of familiar faces and new favorites. Hosted by Alison Leiby, Josh Gondelman, Tyrone Thornhill, and Joyelle Nicole Johnson With music from Donwill This edition will be hosted by Joyelle Nicole Johnson & Tyrone Thornhill With special guests: Petey DeAbreu, Taylor Garron, Karli Marulli, and Zach Zimmerman Starts 7:30PM PT

$10

Stand Up on the Spot (in LA)

The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United States

*in Belly Room Comedians go up with no prepared material, ask the audience for suggestions, and create Stand-Up on the Spot based off of those suggestions. Line-Up: Felipe Esparza, Morgan Jay, Tony Baker, Steph Tolev, Jeremiah Watkins +more! ***Subject to change, but we hope not*** hosted by your boy, Jeremiah Watkins! Starts 7:30PM PT $20 + 2 drink min.

$20

Moses Storm: Perfect Cult (in LA)

The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

What if you were raised in an unsuccessful doomsday cult? That happens to be a reality for comedian Moses Storm. What would have made Moses’s family’s cult or any cult “successful”? What does success actually mean? That is the question that Moses hopes to answer with the PERFECT CULT. Starts 8PM PT

$20
Event Series ROOMIES in Hell (in LA)

ROOMIES (in LA)

baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrison (JFL) are reuniting for most unhinged showcase of comedic talent in all of LA THIS WEEK ON ROOMIES: Bryan Safi Luke Mones Danielle Perez + more! Starts 8PM PT

$7

Great Job, Nat (in LA)

The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Do you feel like you sometimes can't feel... ANYTHING? Maybe because you're always on your phone. Or your computer. Or overwhelmed by the news. Whatever the reason, Nat wants to solve that problem for you. Cake & Violence is a food fetish fever dream of a solo show brought to you by writer & New Yorker cartoonist, Natalie "Great Job Nat" Badillo. Over the course of the show, Nat will smash a few cakes all in an effort to get […]

$17

Zach Zimmerman: *Special Taping* (in NYC)

Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Zach Zimmerman (The Late Late Show, After Midnight, The New Yorker) records his debut comedy special at the Bell House. Starts 7:30PM ET

$19.75

Let’s See, What Else? (in NYC)

Lucky Jack's 129 Orchard Street, New York, NY, United States

Tom Delgado and Courtney Maginnis are BACK to host a hot lineup in this East Village basement venue. Featuring stand-up for 10/1 from: MATT WAYNE (Adam Devine’s House Party) RACHEL MCCARTNEY (New York Comedy Club) BRIAN PARK (The New Yorker) ROHAN PADYE (NY Times) and more!! Starts 7:30PM ET

$12.71

Reasons to be Cheerful’s Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things (in NYC)

The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, United States

In celebration of the 5th anniversary of Reasons to be Cheerful RTBC, David Byrne's solutions-based nonprofit magazine, the multi-disciplinary artist will host Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things, a one night only raucous and inspiring variety show at Town Hall on October 8th at 8 pm! The night promises to be celebratory, zany, and propelled by the amazingness of humans and the beautiful ways we connect with each other. Proceeds support Reasons to be Cheerful, a project of Byrne's nonprofit, Arbutus. […]

$78
Event Series The Letdown (in NYC)

The Letdown (in NYC)

Halyards 406 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Featuring comedy from: Stand up by @audreym.b & Mabel Lewis (no instagram, what’s she hiding?) Characters by @thesagaoftheshiningemblem Improv by @strokeimprov (@bodynegativemodel @theprogidalson @lexi.godfrey @hanklet_ @seeratjhajj_ @sheanshon1 ) & The Leftovers (@itsclintcannon @sarthurjohnson @megnblum @bonesauce94 @usedtoyotacorolla @ace_shandro And music from @youthxl Presented by John Randall & Mike Jest Starts 8PM ET

Free
Event Series Sugar Daddy (in LA)

Sugar Daddy (in LA)

Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts 9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard, Beverly Hills, CA, United States

Hot off acclaimed runs in Edinburgh, London, New York, and across North America, comedian Sam Morrison brings his no-holds-barred sass to the remarkable true story he never wanted to happen. One summer in the gay paradise of Provincetown, Sam met the sexy silver zaddy of his dreams, igniting a romance for the ages. But in the midst of the pandemic, the love of his life tragically died from COVID. Devastated, Sam realized the only way to cope was through comedy. Live on […]

$35 – $95

BlamBlamBlam! (in LA)

R-Bar 3331 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Here Is Blam! Blam! Blam! back from the deep unknown of the pandemic. Password: TBA Featuring stand-up from: James Fritz, Max Beasley, Emily Maya Mills, Bennie Arthur, Brooke Bundy, James Adomian, Kimberly Clark, Natasha Mercado, Daniel Webb Special appearance by Davey Johnson HOST Paul Danke is DEEP in the pocket. Doors 8PM Starts 8:30PM

Free
Event Series Just Come (in NYC)

Just Come (in NYC)

The Graham 151 Meserole Street, brooklyn, NY, United States

Every Tuesday at The Graham in East Williamsburg, a night of stand-up hosted by PAMELA ROSS, KENDALL FARRELL & NOLAWEE MENGIST. 10/1: JAMES HAMILTON (Vice) LANCE WEISS (MTV, NBC, FOX) PETER WONG (FunnyOrDie) ALAINA BAMFIELD (New York Comedy Club) BOBBY CONDON (The Stand) SHAWN MURRAY (Read The Room Comedy) & SPECIAL GUESTS Starts 8:30PM ET

Free
Event Series I Made You a Playlist (in NYC)

I Made You a Playlist (in NYC)

The Three Diamond Door 211 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

“I Made You a Playlist” is a free weekly comedy show and dance party hosted by Kelly Bachman (FX, Hulu), every Tuesday, 7:30PM at The Three Diamond Door in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The showcase will feature a rotating lineup of New York’s best stand-up comics, and a dance party with a newly themed ‘playlist’ curated by Kelly every week (throwbacks, versus nights and more). Featuring: Yesh Malik, Alice Brenner, Micah Walsh, Randall Otis, Lizzy Cassidy, Ricky Sim Produced by Kelly Bachman, […]

Free

The B.O. Boys present: “Box Office Save America” (in LA)

Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

The hit podcast THE B.O. BOYS are here to save the theatrical movie industry with a night of live comedy, short films, and special guests! Your hosts Pat Stango and Clayton Gumbert (@theboboyspod) present: - "The Box Office Legend" Scott Mendelson of "The Town" and Puck News - Jeff Bock of Exhibitor Relations Co. - Nick Turner, star of the film Killer Racoons 2: Dark Christmas in the Dark - A touching musical tribute to our fallen box-office stars - We break down the opening weekend of Joker […]

$10
Event Series Dad Girl (in NYC)

Dad Girl (in NYC)

Under St. Marks Theater 94 Saint Marks Place, New York, NY, United States

Comedian Emily Walsh still doesn't know if she wants kids, but if given the choice she'd like to be the dad. Join Emily on her darkly hilarious and heartfelt decision making process as she navigates gender norms, supportive partners, societal expectations and whether or not you can be the dad if you grew up without one. A must-see show if you've ever been a child, or thought about having one. Starts 7PM ET

$28.52

The Shared Experience Show (in LA)

Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

We keep the ticket price low so you can come back week after week and see your favorite comedians playing in these one-of-a-kind sets. It's a fully improvised brand-new show every time. Bring a date, friends, or rock it solo. Because can you really be alone in an audience? Its a Shared Experience ;) Starts 7PM PT

$5

Wrong Answers Only (in LA w/Livestream)

Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Food designer and molecular biologist Eric Schulze joins host Chris Duffy and an incredible panel of comedians for this science comedy game show! Produced by LabX, a public engagement program at the National Academy of Sciences, Wrong Answers Only is science comedy game show featuring celebrity guests who play games and quizzes while learning about exciting research with the help of a scientific expert. THE HOST Chris Duffy is a comedian, television writer, and radio/podcast host. Chris currently hos ts […]

$5
Event Series We Have Fun (in NYC)

We Have Fun (in NYC)

Young Ethel's 506 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Zach Sims (Comedy Central, Sirius XM) and Dan Wilbur (How Not To Read, The Onion) team up for a weekly stand-up show featuring the best comics from NYC and around the country. Lineups include comedians featured on The Late Show, Conan, Comedy Central, and more! The show is in the beautiful backroom of Young Ethel's in Park Slope. Featuring for 10/2 Abbi Crutchfield (Broad City) Jon Alcabes (ClickHole) Sagar Bhatt (Last Comic Standing) Jeremy Kaplowitz (Adult Swim) Starts 7:30PM ET

Free

Bear Supply Hour (near LA)

Westside Comedy Theater 1323-A 3rd Sreet, Santa Monica, CA, United States

in alley between 3rd St. Promenade & 4th St. Bear Supply, named one of "The 100 Best Things in Comedy" in 2016 by The Comedy Bureau, is a fast-paced sketch and long form improv team, performing at M.i.'s Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, CA every other Wednesday at 9pm. Every show is accompanied by a live DJ, creating a high-octane, freakishly entertaining and one-of-a-kind improvised spectacle.Bear Supply (SF Sketchfest, Miami Improv Festival, Las Vegas Improv Festival) is led by […]

$10

Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen (in LA)

Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Hosted by Kurt Braunohler and Kristen Schaal, Hot Tub With Kurt & Kristen is a weekly variety show featuring comedy from today's best comedians and the occasional oddity. Featuring: Zainab Johnson / Adam Conover / Billy Wayne Davis Garrick Bernard / Lisa Chanoux 6:00pm Doors 8:00pm Show An outdoor show! Tickets: $8 online/advance & $12 door *If online tickets sell out, there will be a limited number of door tickets available. Show lineups & more: www.hottubwithkurtandkristen.com

$8 – $12