Variety
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The Fun and Dumb Improv Festival (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFun and Dumb is a 4-day festival celebrating all things improv, the silly stupid good stuff we just can't get enough of! 750 + performers. 200+ shows. 3 Stages. Workshops galore. It’s one of the largest improv fests in the world.
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PIT Fringe Fest (in NYC)
The PIT 123 East 24th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe People’s Improv Theater has been home to New York’s most talented solo artists and performers for over a decade. Come watch our brightest PITizens showcase their material before they take in to Edinburgh Fringe and beyond! Tix @ $14.99 per show
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The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
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Quality Time (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesQuality Time is a variety show hosted by Erin Keif (Hey Riddle Riddle), Olivia Nielsen (Second City), and MaryLeigh Roohan. Every month we bring together musicians, improvisers, storytellers, comics and more, who we would love to introduce to each other and to you. Come for a great show, stay for a fun hang. It’s a show. It’s a party. Make a pal. Have a crush. Featuring: Grandma's Favorites, Leila Gorstein, Justin Nash Fisher, Lara Brenner ERIN KEIF: Erin is a […]
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Laughs for Giraffes (near LA)
Brewyard Beer Company 906 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA, United StatesLaughs for Giraffes is a stand up comedy wildlife fundraising event that helps giraffes by supporting the Giraffe Conservation Foundation. Join us for the 10th annual Laughs for Giraffes, a special evening of stand-up comedy benefiting the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the world's leading organization dedicated to the conservation and management of giraffes in the wild. Laughs for Giraffes has raised more than $50,000 for wildlife conservation over the past decade while bringing together comedy fans and animal lovers for a night of laughter and […]
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While We’re Here (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWhile We’re Here is Brooklyn’s hottest new weekly variety show hosted by everyone’s favorite beautiful sweetheart, comedians and chanteuses Esther Fallick and Nina Sisdick. Let’s make some memories…while we’re here. featuring contortion artistry by @amyharlib drag by @annejtifah drag by @berthavnyc music by @fearnotourselvesalone comedy by @j0nnea reading by @sexualgumby comedy by @trinaistyping a teach in on the links between US militarism & anti-transness by @gabrielanewyork hosted as always by @estherfallick & @narci.sisdick Starts 8PM ET
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THE BRAND NEW TALENT SHOW (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesThree comedians, three new talents, one week to learn them. Can you teach old comedians new tricks? The Brand New Talent Show says yes! Hosted by Emily Claypoole, three hilarious comedians are challenged to learn and perform brand new talents in only one week. Watch their inspiring behind-the-scenes journeys mastering their new crafts, cheer them on during live performances at the Brand New Talent Show, and wield your power to determine the winner of NYC’s most coveted comedy prize: A […]
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Spaghetti Festival (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis July... Spaghetti is BACK! new works from emerging talent! daring and uncategorizable shows! These fantastic artists will bring their big un--produced idea to life in a world premiere on the Elysian stage. Come see what they’ve cooked up…we can’t wait to celebrate them with you!
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Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap (near LA)
Illusion Magic Lounge 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesHost and producer Scot Nery (Tonight Show, HBO Comedy Festival) has been dedicating his life to making the most powerful, visceral shows in the world. Boobie Trap is a rare treat where you experience Scot's skill and the incredible talents of his globe-trotting friends. Starts 7:30PM PT
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Brain Rot @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
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A Night of Unusual Acts Fundraiser (in NYC)
Off Nights Comedy Club 187 Orchard Street, New York, NY, United StatesWeird. Hilarious. Confusing. And hosted by your favorite clowns!! Join us for A Night of Unusual Acts, featuring clown acts, live music, sketch comedy, and all kinds of strange. Tickets are tiered, and we encourage everyone to pay what they're able. We’re raising 4000$ for Day of Play, a free, play-based, artist gathering - in an effort to help The Humanist Project’s mission of keeping creativity, connection, and play free and accessible for our community. Starts 7PM ET
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Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Variety Mic @ Lyric Hyperion (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarts 1PM PT All performers welcome 7 min. 1 item min. to perform Hosted by Dana Weddle & Jason Kaye
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Primarily Brooklyn (in NYC)
Skewville 237 Starr Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesInspired by the lure of Skewville, an artist-owned pop-art gallery in the heart of Bushwick, Primarily Brooklyn brings you a sultry evening of comedy, beats, and burlesque. Immerse yourself in an ever-evolving art space for an evening with the hottest comics in Brooklyn curated from some of the biggest stages in the country. List of artists of the bill: comedy from: TBA Hosted by Michael Larkin & Erik Martini Doors 8PM ET
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The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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Lil Sábado with Michelladonna (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesLil Sábado with Michelladonna: a wild Latine variety show with comedy, burlesque, prizes & chaos. Expect the unexpected. Starts 7PM ET
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Naughty Boy (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesYou better watch out. You better not cry. Because we're gonna celebrate Christmas in July. Join Santa Claus at the BCC Mainstage in this clown show where you’ll discover the true meaning of Christmas. Line-Up: Siddharth Raj @thesquidraj Michael Kennedy @unsureofmyname Ethan & Gigi @ethanandgigi Starts 7PM ET
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The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
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Maniac & Friends (in NYC)
Life World 563 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMiddle Summer Noise Comedy Fest w/experimental, clown, and variety acts! 6:00 doors w/ DJ DAIGORO 6:30 dale seever 6:50 bobby mcman 7:10 matt genkin 7:30 laughter has longlegs 7:50 dina seiden 8:10 rufus tureen 8:30 anni rossi 8:50 tom achilles 9:15 todd sullivan 10:00 lumberob 10:15 STICE (after) DJ DAIGORO Starts 6:30PM ET (after World Cup Final)
$16.50 -
The Squeaky Wheel Sings! A Disabled Night of Musical Comedy (in NYC)
The Green Room 42 570 10th Avenue, New York, NY, United StatesAs a part of SqueakyFest 2026, the nation’s only multi-city disability comedy festival, The Squeaky Wheel is proud to showcase some of New York's funniest disabled performers in a laugh-filled night of musical comedy. Come join us to eat, drink, stim, laugh, feel unexpected symptoms, sing, use the restroom, eat again and celebrate. Our incredible lineup of broadway stars and talented comics includes Jenna Bainbridge (Suffs, Wicked), Ashley Wool (How to Dance in Ohio), Hunter Hollingsworth (How to Dance in Ohio), comedy singer-songwriter Joel Chapman, Webby award-winning comedian Ian Goldstein, […]
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Clowns Anthology Book Party (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAn evening celebrating DOPAMINE Book's newest anthology CLOWNS. Hosted by Michelle Tea. Come out and celebrate the publication of CLOWNS, the tragi-comic new anthology from DOPAMINE books. With readings from Erin Markey, Marisa Crawford, Megan Milks, Katie Fricas, Ely Kreimendahl, and more. Hosted by Michelle Tea! Starts 7PM ET
$11.79 -
Chris Fleming and Friends (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of comedy with Chris Fleming and special guests Starts 8PM PT
$50 -
Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap (near LA)
Illusion Magic Lounge 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesHost and producer Scot Nery (Tonight Show, HBO Comedy Festival) has been dedicating his life to making the most powerful, visceral shows in the world. Boobie Trap is a rare treat where you experience Scot's skill and the incredible talents of his globe-trotting friends. Starts 7:30PM PT
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Yesterday’s Horoscope (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn this romp through the constellations, The Skies predict the present by revealing the past—it’s Yesterday’s Horoscope, today! Scholars across time have struggled to define Yesterday’s Horoscope, but it’s simply a two-woman comedy show with an astrological bent in which Kristina Gustovich and Jane Mitchell play the all seeing, all knowing, and occasionally withholding Skies. Inspired by all one-woman shows, this two-woman show features more people than you’d think. Expect live music accompaniment! A celestial guest! And of course, the […]
$24.41 -
Brain Rot @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
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Bitter James (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin James Adomian and a ≈≈fabulous≈≈ lineup for “Bitter James” at @dynastytypewriter THU 7/23 at 7pm! Be a part of forgotten history! Featuring: Sheng Wang Steph Tolev Aparna Nancherla Rojo Perez Kimberly Clark Brandie Posey Starts 7PM PT
$22.99 -
Hot Shrek Summer: a drag show (in NYC)
The Deep End 10-80 Wyckoff Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesSexy drag Shrek acts raising money for G.L.I.T.S! Pole, classic drag, roller skating and more! All BIPOC cast! Are you ready for another Shrek show? Coming to queens??? We're going to have so many cool performances! Including drag pole and roller skating acts?? An all BIPOC cast! We're raising money for G.L.I.T.S.! They do great work for black trans folks! We'll also have BIPOC vendors with Shrek themed stuff. Stay tuned on my Instagram to learn more! @theythemed_productions Because this […]
$25.31 -
Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Variety Mic @ Lyric Hyperion (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarts 1PM PT All performers welcome 7 min. 1 item min. to perform Hosted by Dana Weddle & Jason Kaye
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The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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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 CHRIS FAIRBANKS • JAY LONDON • NICK STARGU • AVERY MOORE • MAX BEASLEY with DAVEY JOHNSON, MITCH KAMAIOPILI, and house band GOOF Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
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Puppet Night (in NYC)
Wonderville 1186 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesShing Yin Khor and Jay Ackley host a night of puppets and music! Featuring a screening of kaiju puppet films (including their short marionette musical, The Last Fifteen Minutes), live music with live puppetry accompaniment, and more. Screenings, Art, and Performances By: Jay Ackley Shing Yin Khor Carrie Hawks Ricky Chavez Daisuke Sato B+ Bec with special vocal guests Frankie Starker Brookes McKenzie Live Music: Birds in the Sky Lucky Witch and the Righteous Ghost Starts 8PM ET
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Scot Nery’s Boobie Trap (near LA)
Illusion Magic Lounge 1418 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesHost and producer Scot Nery (Tonight Show, HBO Comedy Festival) has been dedicating his life to making the most powerful, visceral shows in the world. Boobie Trap is a rare treat where you experience Scot's skill and the incredible talents of his globe-trotting friends. Starts 7:30PM PT
$40 -
Brain Rot @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
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Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Variety Mic @ Lyric Hyperion (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarts 1PM PT All performers welcome 7 min. 1 item min. to perform Hosted by Dana Weddle & Jason Kaye
$1 -
UnCabaret (in LA)
El Cid 4212 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUnCabaret is a legendary comedy innovator largely responsible for the revolution in alt comedy. It's a place for wildly fun, idiosyncratic, intimate, conversational comedy, where comedy luminaries share the stories ripped from the headlines of their own lives. Always different, and always about the now. UnCabaret has been breaking ground in comedy for 25 years live and on Amazon, Sirius and Comedy Central and Zoom. Beth Lapides hosts: The Sklar Brothers, Dana Gould, Leslie Liao, Liz Astrof, Francisco Chacin and Solomon Georgio!! […]
$27.38 -
The New York Neo-Futurists Present: THE INFINITE WRENCH (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Infinite Wrench is a dynamic, mind-bending barrage of 30 original plays that the NY Neo-Futurists try to perform within a single hour. Each play offers something different, be it funny, profound, elegant, disgusting, topical, irrelevant, terrifying, or a song. All are truthful and tackle the here-and-now, inspired by the lived experiences of the performers. With new plays and new combinations of plays every performance, The Infinite Wrench is the Neo-Futurists’ ongoing and ever-changing attempt to shift the conventions of […]
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About to Bust Comedy Festival (in NYC)
Secret Brooklyn Location Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHolmes and Disco Nap present a new summer comedy festival for laughter, connection, and catharsis. Festival-goers can expect a killer multi-stage lineup of legends who paved the way, breakout stars at the top of their game, and brilliant newcomers who are the future of comedy in a combination of stand-up, sketch, improv, and more. We’ll see you on August 1st for a day full of laugh-out-loud performances, enjoying each other’s company, and the dopamine rush that only comes from the […]
$75 -
SHITTY MOZART (in NYC)
The Rat NYC Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCatch the show that critics have called "utterly batshit crazy," "brilliantly off-the-wall," and "not shitty." They tried to clone Mozart, it went horribly wrong, and now we’re stuck with the consequences. With a cheap wig and a mess of musical gadgets, Shitty Mozart (Aaron Nemo, Peabody-winning former writer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert) performs a dazzlingly chaotic and vulgar one-man concerto. This unusual blend of music, animation, and live bees forces audiences to grapple with life’s biggest questions, such […]
$15