Comedians vs. AI: Stage Against The Machine (in LA)

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

Join Comedians Allison Goldberg and Brad Einstein as they bring a panel of all-star comedians to go head-to-disembodied head with the AI that’s stealing their jobs. From creating pick-up lines alongside ChatGPT to delivering impromptu art history lessons about Dall-E-generated images live on stage, this unhinged (arguably unethical, definitely dehumanizing) competition explores the emerging A.I. frontier—and its implications—in a way that doesn’t make you want to weep in the shower as soon as you get home. Starts 8PM PT

$18

Showdown (in LA)

Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles

In Showdown, two improv teams go head to head to complete an improv challenge for the approval of two judges and the audience. The challenge could be anything- an improv form, a type of edit, or a content requirement. Comedy nerds will enjoy watching skilled comedians manuever through the challenge. Comedy fans will enjoy the hillarious sets they will create. Power-hungry critics will enjoy getting to vote at the end deciding who wins glory and who goes home in shame. […]

$5