Los Angeles Shows
Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs (in LA)
Weber 939 939 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMACK and Webber are delighted to announce ‘Yorgos Lanthimos: Photographs’, the first exhibition of still photography by the visionary filmmaker. Exhibition opening Saturday March 29, 4:00pm–7:00pm The artist will be in conversation with Michael Mack at 5:00pm Saturday March 29 – Saturday May 24 Opening hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 11:00am–6:00pm
The Producers (near LA)
Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesScreening of The Producers (1968) Starts 2PM PT
JOHN NORRIS TEST SHOW (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJohn (comedian) will mostly be reading a selection of writings and then he’ll likely get frustrated and will try to burn the theater down. Starts 6:30PM PT
ASSSSKETCH (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOur premiere monthly sketch show featuring UCB’s top writers and performers from film and TV. Director: Laurie Magers Head Writer: Chris Renfro Performers: Patrick McDonald, Andrew Knox, Dhruv Uday Singh, Carl Foreman Jr., Lauren Holt, Inessa Frantowski, Kylie Brakeman, Oscar Montoya Writers: Benjamin Apple, Jesse Esparza, Robin Higgins, Raft, Calvin Seabrooks, Jeff Topolski, Zackery Alexzander Stephens Celebrity Guest: Brian Michael Smith! Starts 7PM PT
Janelle James (near LA)
The Irvine Improv 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up with Janelle James $37.17 + 2 item min. 5/23 @ 7:30PM & 9:45PM PT 5/24 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT
Good Heroin (in LA)
Stories 1716 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States*Outdoors One of LA comedy's cornerstones returns! Good Heroin @ Stories is back Featuring stand-up from: Naomi Ekperigin Danny Jolles Andrew Orolfo Tanya Sabrina & MORE! Hosted by Lindsay Adams & Rob Haze Starts 7PM PT
Rabble Rabble: Sketch Sketch Show Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by comedic decimation, one sketch-comedy team emerges from the wreckage to deliver ha-has and funnyisms to a starved populace. They are Rabble Rabble: Dan Duddy Catherine Durickas Sam Horwitz Caitlin Linden Sean Magee Elizabeth Hayhurst Andrew Lee Michel Lichand Derek Scully Directed by Niv Brook Starts 7:30PM PT
Frankie Quinoñes (near LA)
Ice House 24 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesFrankie Quinoñes headlines $26.50 + 2 drink min. 5/23 @ 8PM & 9:45PM PT 5/24 @ 7:30PM & 9:30PM PT
Mostly Midsummer: A Play Within a Play (in LA)
In The Meantime 514 North Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMOSTLY MIDSUMMER is live. You've seen us fix Shakespeare's worst play, now come see the Chaotique Company ruin two of his best! A play within a play for theater people and non-theater people alike. You thought you weren’t into Shakespeare until now. Starring: Carlos Chavez Jack de Sanz Emma Factor Duncan Gregory Heather Knobel Constantine Malahias Christopher Merlino Ned Record Tirosh Schneider McCallister Selva Original text by William Shakespeare Technical Director: Mat Severns Musical Director: Lauren Fisher Fight Director: Ned […]
It’s a Comedy Party at Jam in the Van w/BackDoor Comedy! (in NYC)
Jam in the Van 3384 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBackDoor Comedy is headed to Jam in the Van for a Saturday night party with comedy, music, and pizza! Featuring: Fahim Anwar, Debra DiGiovanni, Irene Tu, and more. Hosted by Max Meisel Starts 7:45PM PT
Smoke Show with Sweetin: A Comedy Pageant (in LA)
BSPOKE/LA 439 North Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSmoke Show with Sweetin: A Comedy Pageant is a one-hour, pageant-inspired comedy showdown hosted by the one and only Jodie Sweetin. With Matt McCarthy, Jay Washington and Sharon Houston. The comedians will compete through a series of fun, fast-paced segments—think opening statements, talent round, interview questions, and evening wear—with one winner crowned Smoke Show Superstar. Expect laughs, games, surprise moments, and a final crowning ceremony—complete with sash, flowers, and a victory walk. Spots are limited. Grab your ticket now! Starts 8PM PT
Middle Aged Dad Jam Band (in LA)
The Lodge Room 104 North Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMiddle Aged Dad Jam Band live! Ft. Ken Marino, David Wain, Frank Barrera, Sweet Teddy P, Jon Spurney, Jordan Katz, Henry Wain, & SURPRISE SECRET GUESTS! Starts 8PM PT
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat 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
The Big Lebowski (in LA)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesScreening of The Big Lebowski (1998) Starts 8:30PM PT
Frankie Quinoñes (near LA)
Ice House 24 North Mentor Avenue, Pasadena, CA, United StatesFrankie Quinoñes headlines $26.50 + 2 drink min. 5/23 @ 8PM & 9:45PM PT 5/24 @ 7:30PM & 9:30PM PT
Mae Martin: Work in Progress (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMae Martin is back in LA and working on VERY sketchy new material. Come along for a night of weird stand up, improv and music. 5/23 @ 7:30PM PT 5/24 @ 9:30PM PT
Janelle James (near LA)
The Irvine Improv 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA, United StatesAn evening of stand-up with Janelle James $37.17 + 2 item min. 5/23 @ 7:30PM & 9:45PM PT 5/24 @ 7PM PT & 9:30PM PT
FEELINGS by Elodie Azoulay (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGet to know the feelings you never knew you had. Somewhere between a TED talk, a preschool classroom, and group therapy, FEELINGS is comedian Elodie Azoulay's first solo clown show and delightful romp through the psyche. As they attempt to demonstrate their “expertise” in this immersive queer multimedia experience, the lines between different feelings, between fact and fiction, start to blur. As the coping mechanisms they demonstrate to the crowd start to fail and confuse, we start to see what […]
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 20th year of lauded late night lunacy. A rotating roster of top comedians, clowns (the new kind), specialty acts, musicians, and performance artists. Not to be missed! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) Featuring: TBA plus Michael Mortilla w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
It Happened One Night (in LA)
Vista Theater 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesScreening of It Happened One Night (1934) Starts 10AM PT
Airplane! (near LA)
Aero Theatre 1328 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesScreening of Airplane! (1980) Starts 3PM PT
Clowns of Color Present: Chef! (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesClowns of Color is Elysian's resident company for 2025. They will explore characters from their diverse repertoire to create an unforgettable show each month in the Vault. The first show is about the misadventures of two French chefs who come to America looking for fame and Fortune as they gain a star Starts 6:30PM PT
Big Grande Live! (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBill Cravy (Drew Tarver), Todd Padre (Dan Lippert), Sam Weatherman (Ryan Rosenberg), and Howard Levi’s (Jon Mackey) are four of the worst teachers to ever teach, but the best teachers to ever record a podcast about the going’s on at Hamilton High School. Join them for a live taping of a brand new Teacher’s Lounge special-- if not, they'll see your ass in court! Starts 7PM PT
Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins (in LA)
The Lodge Room 104 North Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPAUL F TOMPKINS is a celebrated comedian, actor, improviser and podcaster. After starting standup in Philadelphia at the age of 17, he eventually moved to Los Angeles and got his first big break writing and performing on HBO’s acclaimed sketch show Mr. Show with Bob & David. He then went on to act in television and film, working for everyone from Paul Thomas Anderson to the Jim Henson Company. For six seasons of the animated dramedy BoJack Horseman, Mr. Tompkins played […]
Dauood Naimyar (near LA)
The Irvine Improv 527 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA, United StatesDauood Naimyar headlines $31.14 + 2 item min. Starts 7PM PT
Fuck This Month & Holy Shit Improv (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA night of improv comedy hosted by Fuck This Month and Holy Shit Improv featuring some of LA's best comedians. FUCK THIS MONTH is a monthly improv comedy show that aims to cure your misery by turning your shitty month into improv comedy. Toast this garbage month off by throwing up your middle finger and sharing what made it suck so royally. A cast of veteran comedians will take your stories of woe and spin them into comedy gold. With […]
RaaaatScraps (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesRaaaatScraps 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. Check @raaaatscraps on IG to see who this week's monologist is! $18 early bird (until Dec 15, 09:30PM) $23 standard $23 at […]
Robert Buscemi’s Squozen Penguin Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA very specially curated line-up of fabulous stand-ups and splendid dashes of variety acts curated by the singular Robert Buscemi (pssst, also, it's Robert's Birthday show). Robert Buscemi has two stand-up albums (Spotify), was named “Best Stand-Up” by The Chicago Reader and has performed in many top festivals. He has acted on Grace & Frankie, General Hospital, Snowfall, Ray Donovan, and more. His original feature script "Mammoth" won Best Drama in the 2024 Page Turner Screenplay Awards. Starts 7:30PM PT
Loose (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLOOSE is a weekly comedy show that encourages performers to do whatever they want FEAT @patricia.resnick, @danlicatasucks, @khoslaharpal, @deweylovett Hosted by Megan Koester, Anna Seregina, and Alison Stevenson! Starts 8PM PT
Chatterbox Comedy Night (near LA)
The Chatterbox 943 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA, United StatesChatterbox 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 5/18 from: CLARK JONES Keith Pedro Macey Issacs London Lee Mckenna Jarrell Seth Rubin Janeane Alyce Hosted by Gigi Garcia and Silvia De Anda 21+ Starts […]
ASSSSCAT (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat 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
Clueless (in LA)
Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesScreening of Clueless (1995) Starts 8:30PM PT
Wearing Kelly’s Shoes (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLiam Kyle Sullivan-I'm going to talk about my experience making videos in the early days of YouTube and how it changed my life. Kelly will make an appearance. Starts 9:30PM PT
Monthly Halloween Party (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFinally! A Halloween party every month! Co-ghosts Griffin Kelly and Jacks McLaughlin are here to put the "ha" in "haunted" with this monthly variety show / costume party / desperate attempt to find some comfort in this increasingly scary world. Snacks and drinks included! Join us for the second ever spooky soirée, featuring the eerily talented: Christian Rock Lindsay Loves Memes Sara Caplan Kacy Boccumini and more! Starts 6:30PM PT
Kyle M and Kyle Mooney Work in Progress Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesKyle M and Kyle Mooney present an evening of characters and music. With openers: Alison Banowsky and Jesse Kendall. Starts 7:30PM PT
The Monday Show (in LA)
Señor Fish 4803 Eagle Rock Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEagle Rock just got a new weekly comedy show. EVERY MONDAY Secret line-up! Hosts: Lindsay Adams, Sam Wiles, Will Miles, & Mike Joyce Starts 8PM PT
Superbloom (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm! Starting Monday January 6th, comedy is in full bloom. We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians. You'll want to join us every week! Featuring: Lineup: @chrisestradacomic @ejhavingfun @hoothollersnap @katezasowski @meredith_casey_ @rebweis Hosted by Andrew Johnston, Rohita Kadambi & Inessa Frantowski Starts 8:30PM PT
Stand Up and Clown (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome to the biggest STAND UP AND CLOWN of the year! Comics are stripped of their prepared material and cheap tricks as they perform in their first-ever clown show. Are they ready to risk it all and follow their dumbest impulses? Or will they crumble under the ruthless comments and constant pressure of the one-and-only Clown Boss Chad Damiani? It's truly the Cruelest Show in Clown "HOTTEST TICKET IN LA COMEDY" - KCRW "THE FATHER OF MODERN CLOWN IN LA" […]
Quick & Funny Musicals (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNot based on and yet completely based on the longest-running musical in history, Other Cats explores the lives of the cats we didn’t meet in Andrew Lloyd Webber’s beloved fever dream. If you hate Cats… or if you love Cats, this is the show to see! Cast: Jenna Bryson, Shilpa Das, Matthew Patrick Davis, DarylJim Diaz, Lindsey Ford, Isabella Gerasole, Dahlya Glick, Gabe Greenspan, Gwen Hollander, Henry Kaiser, Marie Lively, Vasthy Mompoint, Joseph Porter, Andrew Young Writers: Jenna Bryson, Shilpa Das, Matthew Patrick Davis, Randi DeMarco, Lindsey Ford, Dahlya Glick, Gabe Greenspan, Gwen Hollander, Marie Lively, Micah O’Konis, Vasthy Mompoint, Joseph Porter, Larry Saperstein, Rob Warner, Andrew Young Starts/streams […]
Survivor: Island of Idiots (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSEASON 3! Stranded on an island far off the coast of Fiji, 13 barely-vetted Castaways will be divided into 3 tribes to form new, chaotic societies as they adapt to their unfamiliar surroundings. Subjected to mental and physical challenges, the Castaways will be forced to choose between personal risk and reward, like game-changing advantages or a hot bowl of slop that could seal their fate. Shifting alliances, shocking betrayals, and strategic Immunity Idol plays will determine which Castaway achieves their […]