Game Show
The Third Annual BAPHTA Celebrity Impersonation Pageant (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin BAPHTA (not to be confused with the British Academy of Film and Television Arts) for their yearly survey of celebrity. Each October, a handful of weirdos are selected to do their best tight five as someone else. While many celebrities impersonated will be familiar to the audience, there are always exceptions to the rule. Come along for this wacky romp through fame and prestige. **Black tie encouraged ** Starts 10:30PM PT
Wait…but are you sure? (in NYC)
Easy Lover 790 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGabby can't figure out her sexuality, and now, it's your problem! Join her as she becomes judge and executioner to a fellow bunch of sexually confused comics, along with a panel of jurors who join the fun. Whatever you think you are, think again! Featuring: Hay Beacon (HBO Women in Comedy Festival) Kevin Mulharin (Friend Island UK) Audrey Black (Best Night Ever Comedy) Asad Benbow (The Stand) Anne Lim (Monog a Trois) + a special guest headliner Jury: Fareeha Khan […]
Updating (in NYC)
City Winery 25 11th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesCreated and produced by NYC-based comedians Brandon Berman and Harrison Forman, UpDating is a charming, high-octane adventure into the world of dating. Bringing two New Yorkers together for a blindfolded blind date in front of a live audience, what follows is an interactive show with audience participation, honest moments, and relatable commentary. Single, attached, or on a first date yourself, UpDating’s hilarity will appeal to all audiences.Host: Brandon Berman (@bermmy16)Sidekick: Harrison Forman (@htforman)Daters: Two Local Singles Starts 8PM ET
Kaiju Big Battel (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWhoa! Kaiju Big Battel is a modern conflict of epic proportions. A few privileged humans also get in on the action, as they try to contain danger within the three-roped arena of Kaiju Big Battel. Starts 6PM ET
The MisMatch Game: Ghouls Night Out Edition (in LA)
Los Angeles LGBT Center 1125 North McCadden Place, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJust when you thought it was safe to go back to the Renberg…The MisMatch Game is back to scare, shock and tickle you silly. Join host Dennis Hensley and a panel of L.A.s sickest comic minds for a spooktacular night of jump scares, fright wigs and R-rated game show insanity. SCHEDULED TO APPEAR: Jackie Beat (Bea Arthur) Julie Brown (Drew Barrymore) Danny Casillas (Reba Areba) Jackie Clarke (Ginni Thomas) Sam Pancake (Lucille Ball) Marc Samuel (Morgan Freeman) Starts 7PM PT
Dating Gayme (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhether you're looking for love or looking for laughs, Dating Gayme is the gayest way to spend your evening. Join LGBTQ+ individuals on their quest to make a romantic connection and the queer improvisers that are going to make that possible. Actual lesbian couple Jordan Myrick (Good Mythical Morning) and Kendahl Landreth (TikTok) are experts on gay love and promise you will leave the show with a significant other, the newest addition to you polycule, or at least a few good Grindr matches. […]
That’s A Gay Ass Live Show (in NYC)
Chelsea Music Hall 407 West 15th Street, New York, NY, United States*Part of NY Comedy Fest Eric Williams, host of the hit That’s A Gay Ass Podcast, expands his gay ass empire with a gag-worthy variety show directed by Michael Schwartz. Featuring stars from comedy, television, theatre and drag, That’s A Gay Ass Live Show pits fan favorites against each other in a competition for the Champion of Characteractress Knowledge (C.O.C.K). Doors at 5:30pm, Show at 6. The lineup includes Bowen Yang (SNL), Jessica Vosk (Wicked), Chris Murphy (Vanity Fair), and […]
Don’t Break! A Don’t-Laugh Style Game Show (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States*Part of NYC Comedy Festival DON’T BREAK! is a one-of-a-kind comedy competition. Seven comedians enter the arena with one rule: DON’T BREAK. Any breaking (smiling or laughing) and they’re out. The last comedian standing will be crowned the champion and take home the $250 prize. David Brown and Danny Catlow host this don’t-laugh-style-game-show. Featuring: Grace Kuhlenschmidt Sabrina Wu Jo Firestone Joe Castle Baker & more! Starts 9:30PM ET
Funny But Make it Fashion (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPart of NY Comedy Festival 3 Comedians tell their funniest jokes. 3 audience members will participate in a live glamorous photo shoot inspired by those jokes. All photos will be judged America’s Next Top Model style! And we will see who has what it takes to be funny but make it fashion. This action packed audience participation comedy show is one you do not want to miss. As a special treat you have the best drag performer in Louisiana. Laveau […]
The Friday Forty (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's a sketch comedy game show where ...you drink beer. 40 questions about the events of the last 40 days, while we all drink 40s! Hosted By: Dave Holmes (Esquire, MTV, that one podcast) Follow Dave on Instagram - @daveholmes Scott M. Gimple (The Walking Dead) Follow Scott on Instagram - @scottmgimple Featuring: TBD Starts 7:30PM PT
Room Graders (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesDan Mahboubian Rosen brings together New York's funniest comedians to roast your interior design skills. If you've bought tickets and want your home to be (lovingly) roasted please email photos of your home to roomgraders@gmail.com. Don't cheat and clean it all up before! You'll also get some free advice from a professional interior designer. Lineup: TBA Starts 9:30PM ET
Boomer Comics Vs Millennial Comics (near LA)
The Crow Comedy Club 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesWatch your favorite pickleball playing comics from different generations face off in a hilarious evening of standup comedy ending in a game show shake-down where the audience decides who is really the best generation. Who will win? The Pickleball Playing Boomers or the Millennials with their avocado toast? Hosted by Judy Carter, author of "The New Comedy Bible." Featuring: Diana Hong, Macey Isaacs, Brent Weinbach, Judy Gold Starts 7PM PT
The 9th Annual High & Mighty Thanksgiving Eve Power Hour (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States6 friends, 60 minutes, 60 shots of beer. Are you interested? Join Jon Gabrus and guests Mano Agapion, Nicole Byer, Mike Mitchell, Betsy Sodaro, and Nick Wiger to kick off the Thanksgiving holiday with The 8th Annual High & Mighty Thanksgiving Eve Power Hour. Play along (or just watch) as the chaos ensues. Starts/streams 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET
Tim Platt’s Fighting Game LIVE (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTim Platt’s Fighting Game Live is an ever-changing, arbitrary set of rules designed fully to maximize comedian’s ability to be funny while pretending to fight each other. It’s Mortal Kombat if every move was a joke. It’s Super Smash Brothers if every item was a prompt for a joke. It’s Marvel v. Capcom if the interiority of the characters was gamified. Watch REAL comedians PRETEND to be FIGHTERS and BEAT EACH OTHER UP. Featuring: Max Wittert Brittany Carney Marcia Belsky […]
Super Smash Show (in NYC)
Easy Lover 790 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedians play smash bros!! Come watch comics of all levels of smash experience compete and perform Audience gets to play and eat after Featuring: Mitchell Ashe Julia Desmond GG Divya Gunasekaran Kaye Loggins Xavier Maurice Hosted by: Aran Abilock Clemmons and Molly Zalman Starts 8PM ET
Love Isn’t Blind: Revenge of the Bachelors (in LA)
The Cats Crawl 660 North Heliotrope Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTired of swiping? In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that the men can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling the boys' moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. Audience members wear wristbands according to their relationship status, and […]
Brew Haha: The Comedy Show Drinking Game (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOne part comedy show, two parts drinking game, Brew Haha is a hilarious interactive mix of standup comedy and your favorite pre-party ritual. All proceeds will go to support Richie's Spirit Foundation Doors: 7:30PM PT Show: 8:00 PM PT @ 514 N. Hoover St
Jenny’s Birthday Gameshow (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEver-charming host and comedian Jenny Gorelick throws herself the bash of the year, whenever she feels like it, with this wild show, at which comedians, drag queens and other acts join in on the party. This time, it's actually her birthday! Featuring: Host: Jenny Gorelick Judges: Martin Urbano & Irina Chelidze Sexy Assistant: Corey Peter Lane House DJ: Jeremy Elder Starts 10PM ET
Anything Can Happen! Taping (in LA)
Nova3 7046 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis is an Amazing opprotunity to be part of a LIVE Audience for ther 1 st TV Pilot Taping of "ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN! - A Political Game Show" Hosted by GRAHAM ELWOOD - Producer | Writer | Actor | Director | COMEDIAN Starts 7PM PT
Love Isn’t Blind – Lesbian/Queer Edition! (in LA)
The Majic Factory 2457 Hunter Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBut Alli, how are you doing this feminist show where the men can't speak as a lesbian version? Simple: There will be no men at all. Tired of swiping? In this new dating experiment, *contestants* compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that they can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling their moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two finalists. Finally, we hear their voices, and the […]
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
Bad Behavior (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin New York’s funniest comedians as they share morally questionable stories and get judged by a pair of etiquette “experts” who determine if they exhibited bad behavior and need to be punished. Comedians and podcast hosts Sterling Mulbry (Reductress) and Blair Peyton (Prime Video) are ready to redeem the bad guys! FEATURING George Civeris Emmy Blotnick Julia Shiplett Kenice Mobley Starts 8PM ET
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
The Lavender Scare (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe Lavender Scare is a comedy variety comedy show and irreverent exploration of LGBTQ+ history hosted by Gabe González. Featuring: @jilbertos @joyellenicole @_neonbabushka_ @chopzubi Starts 8PM ET
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
Drinking Habits (near LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStand-up show meets drinking game: Watch closely for each comic's most persistent stage habit (outed by their comedy BFF) and take a sip of your beverage every time they make that move. But be smooth! Because at the end of each BFF duo's sets, they'll get to guess what their habit is. Featuring: Brittany Ross Bianca Cristovao Esteban Gast Nikki Bon Monarey Elaine Martinez Kevin OFee Justin James Hosted by: Jamie Bliss Starts 9:30PM PT
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
Room Graders (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDan Mahboubian Rosen, dubbed “arch-elitist” by the NYTimes, brings together LA’s funniest comedians to roast YOUR interior design skills. If you've bought tickets and want your home to be (lovingly) roasted please email photos of your home to roomgraders@gmail.com at least a few days before showtime. Don't cheat and clean it all up before! Starts 10PM PT
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
The Comedy Dating Show (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesPart standup, part dating show, part roast. A whole lotta fun. Hosted by Hormoz Rashidi and Kim Congdon $10 + 2 drink min. Starts 8PM PT
Love Isn’t Blind (in LA)
The Cats Crawl 660 North Heliotrope Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTired of swiping? In this dating experiment, men compete on stage for one lucky bachelorette, with the little caveat that the men can't speak. Through a series of games - which includes calling the boys' moms and unlocking their phones - we narrow it down to two men. Finally, we hear their voices, and the lucky winning man is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. Audience members wear wristbands according to their relationship status, and […]
Sweet! Dating Game Show! (in NYC)
Chelsea Music Hall 407 West 15th Street, New York, NY, United StatesFebruary marks the month for one of the most beloved Sweet traditions- the Dating Game Show! Lots of show have tried it but this is the Original! Once a year this show gives the audience a chance to shine and maybe fall in love. Each performer on the show will do a short set and then choose an audience member to go on short date on stage in front of everyone. They will get chosen from a list of true fun facts about each […]
The Shared Experience Night: Showdown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEvery Wednesday some of the best improvisers in Los Angeles gather to create one-of-a-kind comedy in three back-to-back top flight improv shows starting at 7PM, 8:30 PM, & 10PM. Two fiercely competitive LA improv teams go head-to-head who will prevail in a long form improv competition like no other. Your ticket is only $5 and gets you in for the full evening!* *except for Paper with Matt Walsh, the first of the month @ 7PM, is $10. Going head-to-head on Jan. 10th will […]
No Laughing with Eddie Furth (near LA)
Hollywood Improv 8162 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAt No Laughing contestants are pulled from the audience and they have to last three 1-minute rounds of comedy without laughing to win a prize! Put your name in the bucket for your chance to be a contestant and win! No Laughing. This is serious. Featuring: Taylor Williamson, Carmen Morales, Willie Simon, Matt McCarthy, Jay Washington, Maxi Witrak & more TBA! Hosted by Eddie Furth (creator of Historical Roasts on Netflix). $12 + 2 item min. Starts 9:45PM PT
My Fave Is Innocent (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedians take the stand to defend their “problematic fave” in the court of law. Carlos Nolla and Emma Schmidt return as your hosts. Featuring: Rachel Coster Izzy Da Rosa Kevin Mulharin Josh Nasser Keara Sullivan Starts 8:30PM ET
Top Tune (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNow in its 10th Year! TopTune, The Songwriters Game, is different than any other music show in town. 6 of LA's TOP SONGWRITERS perform one of their own best songs and then those 6 songwriters are paired into 3 co-writing teams. Each team receives A GREAT TITLE for a new song and they get 17 MINTUES to write it offstage. They then perform it for an excited audience with the HOUSE BAND OF TOP SESSION PLAYERS. With a COMMENTATORS COMMITTEE […]
Gayme Show! (in LA)
The Regent 448 South Main Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTwo straight comedians compete head to head in a series of live challenges to uncover which of them will be named Honorarily Gay As Fuck! Join hosts Dave Mizzoni (@davemizzoni) and Matt Rogers (@mattrogerstho) as they bring their beloved queer circus back to Los Angeles. Contestants and lifelines TBA! Starts 7PM PT
Hot Sets (in NYC)
pinkFROG Cafe 221 North 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States4 comedians perform. 1 has to eat a hot pepper first. LA’s hottest comedy show has moved to NY, hosted by Sam Clark & Veronica Kwiatkowski. Featuring NYC’s hottest comics from Colbert, Fallon, Netflix, HBO, America’s Got Talent, Amazon Prime, and more, ready to take on the heat for laughs. Featuring: Jon Allen, Misha Han, Meka Mo, Rahul Pandya, Jim McVeigh, Marisa Riley Starts 7PM ET