Game Show
As the Wheel Turns (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHost, Haley Hanson, will welcome guest performers Audrey Stewart, Pat Quinn, Jack Robichard, Kami Dimitrova, Ronald Metellus, Gabrielle Fleck, and Brianna Barrett to do a few minutes of their prepared talent. Afterwards, an audience member is selected at random to spin the challenge wheel.* The "House Team" will help in whatever fun challenge the wheel provides! @ at 11281 Braddock Drive. Doors 7:30PM PT
Wrong! A F**cked Game Show (in LA)
The Comedy Store 8433 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, United StatesIt's time to plumb the depths of bad taste for your entertainment! Come watch great comedians try to turn darkness and discomfort into cash and prizes. If you play your cards right from the audience, you could win some prizes too! This month, our contestants are: Sarah Tiana (Comedy Central, Netflix) George Perez (Showtime, MTV’s “Yo Momma”) Don Barris (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Windy City Heat, The Ding-Dong Show) Hosted by Jay Light (Roast Battle, HBO). $15 + 2 drink min. Starts […]
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
Chelsea Devantez’s Glamorous Trash Party (in LA)
The Hotel Cafe 1623 North Cahuenga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for Chelsea Devantez’s Glamorous Trash Party: An evening of celebrity memoir party games, Stand Up Comedians and Drag Queens. Featuring: Ashley Nicole Black & Kat Sass Let’s get glamorously TRASHED! Starts 7:30PM PT
Love Isn’t Blind (in LA)
The Pico Theater 10508 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTired 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 lucky winner is sent with our bachelorette to the bar for an immediate date. Audience members wear wristbands according to their relationship status, and a wingcouple […]
Tournament of Nerds! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesTOURNAMENT OF NERDS is a ridiculous comedy smackdown. Comedians dress as pop culture characters (real & fictional) and debate their opponents to determine which character reigns supreme. Guy Fieri vs Batman? Kylie Jenner vs Cruella? Shrek vs Garfield? Anything is possible in this epically fun show! Our combatants attempt to survive a March Madness style bracket as we go from 8 Nerds down to 1 Nerd to rule them all! Our all powerful panel of judges decide each match-up. Past […]
Wrong Answers Only (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBehavioral economist Alison Sanchez 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 and writer who hosts the TED podcast How to be a Better […]
Are They Gay? (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWho gets to decide who is LGBTQ+ or not? We do! A parade of fictional characters and real world figures will present themselves in front of a panel of queer comedians called the GAYTKEEPERS (Jess Svendsgaard, Jesse Esparza, Joan Ford) and make the argument that they should be part of the LGBTQ+ community. Are Regina George and Janis Ian on the DL? Was Abraham Lincoln Bi or Pan? Are all Minions inherently gender queer? These questions will be answered as […]
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
You’ll Think Of Something – A.I. Vs. Comedians at Speakeasy Comedy Club (in NYC)
the comedy shop 167 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, United States"You'll Think Of Something" is a comedy show where veteran comedians take the stage to perform their sets alongside AI-generated prompts at their disposal, crafting uproarious stand-up on the fly. From AI-misinterpreted dating dilemmas to the quirks of robot roommates, this show blends human wit with artificial absurdity, guaranteeing an unforgettable night of cutting-edge hilarity that redefines the comedy experience. Featuring: Kyle Gillis Rob O'Toole Kyle Vaters Matt McCoy Samantha Santos Ruth Allen Kevin Hurley Starts 8PM ET
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