Game Show
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
Dan Toomey Asks If You Two Are Dating (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Featuring: Grace Lobo Jon Rudnitsky Karthik Raj Taylor Rogers and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Austin Locke Jess Elgene Mo Mussa Chanel Ali and more! Starts 7PM ET & 9PM ET
Dan Toomey Asks If You Two Are Dating (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30pm show Featuring: Grace Lobo Jon Rudnitsky Karthik Raj Taylor Rogers and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Austin Locke Jess Elgene Mo Mussa Chanel Ali and more! Starts 7PM ET & 9PM ET
Petty Claims (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPetty Claims is a live comedy relationship show where two close friends argue with each other with the help of comedians! The hosts, Shenuque Tissera and Vivek Netrakanti, take two people who know each other and have one air a petty complaint about the other. We then let that person defend themselves and justify why they believe they aren’t wrong. The hosts and comedians will take sides during the show, helping the “defendant” and “plaintiff” make their case to the […]
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
THE METER LIVE! (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDid y’all know there is an official ranking system of every person who’s ever worked in Hollywood?? Join your hosts writer/director Jess Dela Merced and comedian Andrew Orolfo as they pit unlikely competitors to discover what’s poppin’ in the entertainment industry according to the IMDb STARmeter. FOLLOW: @themetergameshow @andrew_orolfo @jezzdela @ejcabasal Starts 9:30PM PT
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: Alex Hooper, Omid Singh, Kacey Spivey, Jeremy Scippio and Paige Wesley! Hosted by Eddie Furth (creator of Historical Roasts on Netflix). $15.95 + 2 item min. Starts 10PM PT
DANI AND SAHANA’S GAY GAY GAME SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGorgeous married couple Dani and Sahana are looking for a third! But not just any third; one who can be the ultimate parent! The couple has been trying to adopt a baby for ages and none of the agencies have approved because they are too “unhinged” and “generally untrustworthy,” but with a third parent who can cosign…they just might be able to prove the agencies wrong! Gay Gay Gameshow is a contest filled with comedy, minute-to-win-it style games, audience participation, […]
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
The Jewish Dating Game (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesNot Your Motha's "Dating Game!" The Jewish Dating Game is an interactive dating game show with delicious prizes. Hosted by modern yenta, Linnea Sage. Watch people fall in love or sign up to be a contestant! A show for Jews and allies, all are welcome! Starts 7PM ET
The Hilarious Test w/ Alan Resnick! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Hilarious Test is a brand new game show; a one-of-a-kind comedy assessment administered live by "Doctor" David Brown and "Doctor" Danny Catlow. One comedian guest, assisted by a panel of comedian friends, will undergo a series of comedic experiments to test their comedy chops. Will our subject be escorted from the stage in shame? Or will they reach the exalted status of being “Certified Hilarious”? "Doctor" David Brown is an actor and comedian living in Tinseltown, USA. You might […]
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
You Could Be Winner? (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAmerica’s most improvised game show is finally back! In "You Could Be Winner?!", four of Brooklyn’s sharpest and bravest and kindest comedians compete to win in the only game show where the audience makes the rules, unless there is another show that does that. Will one of them win the cool million? Or will all of them? Who could be winner?! With Your Hosts: Nate Krieger (@krieger_nate) and Liam Caplan (@lililililililiam) Featuring: Jess Elgene (@jess_elgene) Nidhi Jain (@verygoodathlete) Zach Schiffman […]
Would You Rather? with Andre & Maggie (in NYC)
Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWould You Rather is a show that invites the funniest people from all walks of comedy to answer the pressing questions facing society. The show has been going strong for more than four years with past guests appearing on MTV, Comedy Central, Netflix, Hulu, HBO and comedy festivals around the country. Forced online by the pandemic, it is making its return to Friends and Lovers with an exciting line up including: Josh Gondelman (Desus & Mero, Last Week Tonight with John […]
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
Comedians vs. AI: Stage Against The Machine (in LA)
Westside Comedy Theater 1323-A 3rd Sreet, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesJoin 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
Showdown (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn 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. […]
Self Help Me w/ Jenny Yang: A Competitive Self Care Comedy Show (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSELF HELP ME is a competitive self-care comedy show hosted by comedian, writer and actor Jenny Yang. Every show features comedians, celebrities and wellness experts ready to test their knowledge of the latest wellness trends and reveal their own self-care obsessions. It’s like if Lovett or Leave It and @ midnight made a baby that was obsessed with wellness and lymph node massages--but also cared about the cultures and origins of these splashy trends. Self-care already felt competitive. We just […]
Vocabaret (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesVocabaret stars New York City’s most-decorated wordsmiths as they host a night of raucous wordplay, etymological deep-dives and alphabetic absurdity as they pull words apart and explore the link between language and our daily lives. Each show is centered around a theme and features games, challenges and special guests. Anagrams: unscrambled! We'll also have special guests, live music, and more interplanetary lingo than billionaires’ imaginations could ever contain. Get in the (o)zone with us and buy your tix before we run outer […]
WHOSE SET IS IT ANYWAY? (in NYC)
Alchemcial Studios West 17th Street, New York, NY, United StatesEver wondered what would happen if a stand up comedian performed someone else’s set with no preparation? Whose Set Is It Anyways is a new experimental standup comedy show, where all the performers draw whose set they’ll be doing out of a hat in front of the audience! Featuring: Sydney Duncan Ava Whiteley Anna Lettera Analyse Capodiferro Paris Adkins Gracie Hirsch Keira McGill Ali Clayton Starts 7:30PM ET
Love Isn’t Blind (in LA)
Stages Bar East Dyer Road, Santa Ana, CA, United StatesSupport local businesses! Come as early as 6:30 to drink & mingle. Show starts at 8 pm, and Stages said we can keep the after party going as long as y'all keep eating & drinking. Tired 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 […]
Laughdebate (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesCan’t make the DNC in Chicago? We’re bringing it to you! Let’s face it, we need higher qualifications to be the President. Sure, the president is required to be a naturally born citizen and at least 35 years old, but shouldn’t they also be really funny? Welcome to Comedy Debate 2024, where four 35+ years old stand up comedians will perform, campaign, and debate for your vote. At the end of the show, the crowd will elect a Comedy President […]
UPDATING (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesUPDATING is the critically-acclaimed New York City-based live dating & comedy show bringing two singles on blindfolded first dates in front of live audiences. Dubbed “the most raw dating show in existence,” what follows is a hilarious show with audience participation, raw moments, and relatable feedback on modern romance in real-time with real people. Reality TV…unfolding & unedited on stage! Created, Produced, and Hosted by NYC-based comedians, Brandon Berman (@bermmy16) & Harrison Forman (@htforman)Host: Brandon Berman Sidekick: Harrison Forman Daters: Two […]
Likeminds! Comedy + Trivia (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLikeminds! is a trivia game show that takes the fact-filled fun of a pub quiz and combines it with the quick-witted comedy of an improv show. Host Joey Bland (Improvised Shakespeare, Jeopardy!) takes two hilarious comedian competitors and faces them off in a head-to-head battle of the wits along with lots of help from the audience! It's like if Jeopardy & Taskmaster had a really smart baby! With Special Guests Rob Corddry, Vic Michaelis, Shantira Jackson, and Ashley Ward! Starts/streams […]
Gays vs. Straights: A Gameshow Death Match (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet ready for a hilarious battle of wits and stereotypes as Gays take on Straights in a comedy showdown! Who will come out on top? Who will bottom live on stage? Find out at our Pride edition of “Gays vs. Straights” – the only game show where being politically incorrect is the name of the game. Join us for a night of laughs, drinks, and friendly rivalry! Hosts/Co-Producers: Vic Michaelis (Very Important People, Comedy Bang Bang), Chris Renfro (Queer as Folk, The […]
Samantha Bee Presents Wits End (in NYC)-POSTPONED
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWITS END is a live game show, presented by Sam Bee, where two celebrity comedians face off in a game of custom made trivia, created and hosted by Adam Kesner. Adam’s company TRIVIAL DISPUTE has been running trivia games in the New York area for 15 years, and has been repeatedly voted Best Bar Trivia in NYC. Finally, Adam is bringing his skills to a live Brooklyn audience every month. Come to all three shows and receive a special gift from the […]
Human Romance Dating Show (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesHost Mike Falzone (Surrounded) and two guest comedians use crowd work to hook members of the audience up with each other. 3 pairs of audience members will go on a date, LIVE, in front of everyone and the rest of the audience votes on the best match. The winner has their second date paid for by Mike! Featuring: Matt Lockwood, Amy Silverberg $18.28 + 2 drink min. Starts 10:30PM PT
MAKE THAT SANDWICH (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedian, chef & host Lindsay Ames brings everyone’s favorite comedians, entertainers and food people to create the most delicious sandwich! Make That Sandwich is a fan favorite sandwich making gameshow where talents like Busy Phillips, Moby, Tiny chef, Georgia Hardstark, Henry Zebrowski, Ike Berenholtz and hundreds more have joined together to invent the most delicious sandwich ever imagined live on stage while host, chef and sandwich queen Lindsay Ames makes it materialize before the audiences eyes. The show has toured […]
Young Hot Sluts: A Matchmaking Show for Sexy People (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesIt's been a cruel year for single people and only single people. We've been inside and horny, but now we're outside and horny and ready to make out with hot, vaccinated strangers. Young Hot Sluts is an IRL dating show where millennials blindly choose their next bae based on how well they answer questions like "If you wanted morning sex, how would you initiate it?" all while comedic genius and host extraordinaire, Carly Ann Filbin, makes fun of them because, well, it's […]
Don’t Tell Comedy: Red Show Blue Show (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOne of the most exciting standup comedy shows in Los Angeles, Red Show Blue Show is partnering with Don't Tell Comedy to bring you a night of comedy unlike anything you've experienced. Upon arrival, your group will be placed in one of two rooms, either the Red Show or the Blue Show. Once everyone has arrived, both shows will begin simultaneously and a lineup of LA's best comedians will rotate in and out of each room to perform for each audience. Here's […]
Pop Cultured! with Jimmy Pardo (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIt's a comedy show. It's a game show. Pop Cultured with Jimmy Pardo is a panel-style game show hosted by comedian/podcaster Jimmy Pardo, featuring three comedians who must answer a series of ridiculous questions based on our love of pop culture. If you love @midnight, Whose Line Is It Anyway? and Match Game, you'll love this. Previous guests include Paul F. Tompkins, Dana Gould, Jodie Sweetin, Scott Aukerman, Atsuko Okatsuka, Irene Tu, Ahmed Bharoocha, Martha Kelly, Andy Daly, Todd Glass and […]
Venns With Benefits hosted by Ariel Elias (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesBased on the popular game Venns With Benefits! Venn diagrams have had quite the renaissance thanks to the internet and the thriving meme culture within it. There’s truly an art to filling out that middle space. It’s an underrated sort of genius to be able to accurately decipher what two seemingly unrelated things actually have in common. It’s also a very fun challenge. Based on how many seasons of Survivor there have been so far - a whopping 46 (but […]
Late Late Breakfast (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSee comedians perform their material while contending with a bevy of bizarre challenges, rules, and objectives that they’re trying to complete at the same time! It’s chaotic, unique, and never the same show twice! This edition of Late Late Breakfast is hosted by Tyler Jackson and Sammy Mowrey, and is being run OPEN MIC-style, baybee. 15 slots are available, and names will be randomly drawn before the show. Starts 4PM PT
Comedy Bingo (near LA)
The Roguelike Tavern 259 North Pass Avenue, Burbank, CA, United StatesJoin Allie Zisfein & Kelly McInerney for a hilarious night of Comedy Bingo, where laughter and winning collide in one crazy in-person event! Featuring: Amy Silverberg Curtis Cook Lisa Chanoux Carmen Morales with hosts Kelly McInerney and Allie Zisfein Join us for a hilarious evening of Comedy Bingo at The Roguelike Tavern! Get ready to laugh your bingo off as Allie & Kelly, the dynamic duo of comedy, take the stage along with an incredible line-up of stand up comedians. […]
The Nepo Baby Talent Show! (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOur comedians, writers, and actors may not have famous parents in this town, but we're all related to somebody. Join host Claire Downs and a to-be-announced special guest judge for a hilarious experiment to find out whether DNA plays a role. Our performers have 5 minutes to attempt to do one thing a family member of theirs is good at. See them struggle, sweat, and strive to show us that is "in their bones." WITH: Joanna Hausmann Alex Song-Xia Cahal […]
Punderdome (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe PUNDERDOME® - NYC’s Comedy Pun Compuntition is back! Founded by a Rodney Dangerfield impersonator and his alleged daughter (Fred and comedian Jo Firestone), the Punderdome® was a fixture on New York’s comedy landscape from May 2011 to March 2020 when the pandemic forced the transition from stage to virtual. Tonight we return LIVE and the alleged dad will be hosting! Starts 8PM ET
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. Featuring: Hormoz Rashidi, Arijana Ramic, Zack Chapaloni, Frank Castillo, Ali Macofsky + A Secret Lineup Hosted by Hormoz Rashidi and Kim Congdon $13.10 + 2 drink min. Starts 10:30PM PT
This U? (near LA)
The Crow Comedy Club 2525 Michigan Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesIn a twist on the classic roast battle, “This u?” showcases a lineup of stand-up comedians who each have been tasked with preparing a roast of one willing (and brave) audience member, using only their social media posts. Hosted by two Gen-Z’ers who survived growing up in the digital age; Zoe Zakson and Kate Saltel. Are YOU the willing & brave audience member? If so, fill out THIS FORM for a chance to get roasted! Featuring: Luke Mones Brent Weinbach Ellen Harrold Haley […]
“Zingers” One-Liner Competition (in NYC)
Pine Box Rock Shop 12 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States"Zingers" is a One-Liner contest hosted by Jenna Sherriton & Eion Falance, where 32 comedians will perform their best one-liners. With Judges Steve Malden, Bobby Condon, and Lindsay Lucido. Featuring - Alden Skeadas Alex Boswell Alex Taubin Cameron Bradford Carrie Ross Charlie Dawson Divya Gunasekaran Dorian Debose Emily Wirth Evan Lazarus Grace Leishman Gracie Hirsch James Wendt Jeremyah Schur Jesse Prado Justin Rubenstein Karli Maruli Laura Merli Liam Welsh Matt Rainis Max Gross Meredith Dietz Mia Faith Hammond Mike Mcpartland Molly […]
Roll for Democracy (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBrennan Lee Mulligan, Adam Conover, Aabria Iyengar, and Rekha Shankar are coming together to support Jillian Burgos' LA City Council campaign the only way they know how: By making her play D&D for the first time with them in front of a whole bunch of people. Jillian is a neighborhood councilmember, small business owner, essential worker, life-long renter, and candidate to become the next City Councilmember for District 2. Jillian would also be the first Afro-Latina in history to serve on […]