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Dance and Karaoke for the City: Nithya Fundraiser (in LA)
Silverlake Lounge 2906 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a fundraiser show & party in support of Nithya Raman for Mayor - a night of karaoke, special guests, and dancing for a better Los Angeles! 7:30 pm — Doors 8:30 pm — Karaoke competition 10 pm — DJs & dancing 21+ Our karaoke competitors will battle it out before judges with a winner crowned at the end. Then a dance party! Karaoke Performers: Hannah Pilkes Tommy Bowe Joel Kim Booster Jordana Nye Saagar Shaikh Wolves of […]
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Bizarre Bazaar (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBizarre Bazaar is Elysian Theater’s staple variety show, featuring L.A.’s dumbest clowns, smartest stand-ups, sexiest dancers, and any other freaky folk ready to strut their stuff. Hosted by Ian Bratschie and co-produced with the Elysian's Creative Director and Head Booker Jessica Kelley, Biz Baz pairs major comedy names experimenting with bold new material alongside the best clowns in town with music, juggling, dance, magic, and unexpected performance acts. w/TBA + More to be Announced Starts 9:30PM PT
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Stacked! Hosted by Lanessa Long (in NYC)
Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United StatesPut on your red lip and rip open those fishnets, because Ars Nova’s bandstand meets kickback is getting some jazz hands, baby. Stacked is Ars Nova’s night for cutting-edge musical multi-hyphenates, and this fall, we’re passing the mic to all things cabaret, musical theater, and showbiz clown. Tip that fedora and weaponize your BFAs – it’s time to sing! Hosted by Lanessa Long Starts 7PM 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
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Small Talk: The Biggest Variety Show in LA! SMALLOWEEN!
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHosted by Ian Kimbell and his sidekick Ben Haynes, Small Talk is the soon-to-be smash hit variety show with performances ranging from tight-rope walking to bog fishing to stand-up comedy! Open to the strange and otherworldly (and funny), Small Talk will have you at the edge of your seat wondering “what kind of crazy stuff am I gonna see next??” And this time it's haunted, babe. Featuring: - RM Aranda - Meadow - Jon Schnitzer - Dominic Ciccodicola - Ian […]
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aggressively alive (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United Stateslast wednesday of every month. a comedy show unlike anything you've experienced live. Follow @aggressivelyalive aggressively alive is a celebration/ode to live performance, where anything can happen—once, in person. house party meets underground stand-up, characters, musicians, and more. created by Maddy Martin and Ben Berke. live music/produced by Eli Josel. Featuring: Whitmer Thomas, Dash Turner, Wally Baram, Taylor Garron, David Brown, Ruby Karp, Kyle Prue, Ru Anderson, Danny Cuneo, Leonard Smith Jr., and Dracula Starts 7:30PM PT
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Dinner for One Presents: The Spookiest Things (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSketch comedy legends return from exile with a Halloween Spooktacular! Along with special guest stand ups & a DJ, for bone-chilling guffaws. SKETCH COMEDY - STAND UP - MUSICAL COMEDY - DJ In this Halloween Variety Spooktacular, join Dinner for One as they face their deepest fears of spider crabs, middle age and living up to the immense talent of their special guests, Sean Patton and Caitlin Cook. Dinner for One is a sketch comedy juggernaut known for their physical […]
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The Purring Cow Saloon (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a night at The Purring Cow Saloon. The nastiest, most rotten place in Udderville. You may encounter a three legged prospector. A grave digger with mad cow disease. A cursed lounge singer. An evil cattle baron. A succubus. A madam with a poisonous surprise. And an outlaw who hasn't seen the madam in five long years. And more. Featuring: Lilly Langford Brooke Sciacca Deanna Fleysher Jay The Homie Reshma Meister John Bradford Oscar Fuentes Aviana Glover Jason […]
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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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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: Laura Kightlinger, Byron Bowers, Jon Schnitzer, Sona Movsesian, Liz Astrof and Diana […]
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Garrett & Allison’s Big Night (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesGlamorous comedians Allison O'Conor and Garrett Williams vie for their big break throughout this iconic standup and variety show. With special guests TBA Starts 7:30PM ET
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Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Occasionalists (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe 12th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Band Karaoke Halloween Extravaganza!!!! Happy Rocky Halloween! The Occasionalists, Brooklyn’s premier live karaoke band, are back in their collective garters and glossy red lipstick to bring you The 12th Annual Rocky Horror Picture Show Live Band Karaoke Halloween Extravaganza!!!!. Like past years, the band (with some special guests) will be playing the complete RHPS soundtrack and you, the audience, can sign up to sing the songs with the band. Let’s make this year super special […]
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Bugmane’s Diggerween (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedy legend “Bugmane” hosts a night of Comedy and Live Music, specially Diggerfied for the Halloween season. THE LINEUP BUG MANE (host) — Rapper, comedian, entity. PAUL RUST — Co-creator and star of Netflix’s Love, One half of the band Don’t Stop or We’ll Die and co-host of the horror-movie podcast With Gourley and Rust. RYAN PEREZ — Writer, comedian, and actor known for Jury Duty, Satuday Night Live and his many Bug Mane's MANEIFESTO appearances. CRESTON BROWN — Los […]
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PAL™ FUTURE ARCHIVES 002 [HALLOWEEN EDITION] (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWELCOME BACK TO PUBLIC ACCESS LIMITED™ FUTURE ARCHIVES JOIN US FOR ANOTHER BROADCAST EXPERIMENT… A SHOW FEATURING THE COMMUNITY THAT IS LIVE-STREAMED WHILE LIVE-TAPED… IN REAL TIME IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE… A NIGHT OF RAW DIY ENERGY… LIVE CURATED AUDIO AND VISUALS… LIVE ON STAGE PERFORMANCES… LIVE ANALOG WIZARDRY… AND LOTS OF HUMAN ERROR. CREATED FOR AND BY FREAKS… FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, PSYCHICS… DANCERS, LOVERS, AND THE UNDEAD. !! TWO UNIQUE LIVE SHOWS !! A HANDMADE, HUMAN-CURATED FEED… THIS […]
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CATBARET! NYC’S CAT-THEMED VARIETY SHOW: MEOWLOWEEN! (in NYC w/Livestream)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesMeow! Calling all cat lovers—join us for a purr-fect variety show! Celebrate Meowloween with Catbaret NYC’s cat-themed cabaret, hosted by Gemma Smith and packed with comedy music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque). "You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret." — Time Out NY Highlights include: Burlesque, musical and comic variety acts from some of NYC’s most talented performers Audience contest with PRIZES! FREE cat ears for every claw-some attendee Spotlight on adorable adoptable cats from Rescue NYC The vibes are inclusive and welcoming to all […]
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PAL™ FUTURE ARCHIVES 002 [HALLOWEEN EDITION] (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWELCOME BACK TO PUBLIC ACCESS LIMITED™ FUTURE ARCHIVES JOIN US FOR ANOTHER BROADCAST EXPERIMENT… A SHOW FEATURING THE COMMUNITY THAT IS LIVE-STREAMED WHILE LIVE-TAPED… IN REAL TIME IN FRONT OF A LIVE AUDIENCE… A NIGHT OF RAW DIY ENERGY… LIVE CURATED AUDIO AND VISUALS… LIVE ON STAGE PERFORMANCES… LIVE ANALOG WIZARDRY… AND LOTS OF HUMAN ERROR. CREATED FOR AND BY FREAKS… FILMMAKERS, MUSICIANS, PSYCHICS… DANCERS, LOVERS, AND THE UNDEAD. !! TWO UNIQUE LIVE SHOWS !! A HANDMADE, HUMAN-CURATED FEED… THIS […]
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Showgasm: Hosted by Hot Girls Organize (in NYC)
Ars Nova 511 West 54th Street, New York, NY, United StatesShowgasm: Hosted by Hot Girls Organize Join us for a special Election Night edition of our raucous and singular variety-show-meets party, Showgasm, hosted by Hot Girls Organize, with Chika! We’re serving up everything hot & wild the city has to offer, from ground-breaking drag to genre-breaking comedians to burlesque, theremins, and everything (and anything) in between. Cast your ballot then raise some hell with the freshest and freakiest of what NYC has to offer. Starts 7PM 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
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Priyanka Mattoo’s HOW TO BE LESS USEFUL Book Launch! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA delightful book about reclaiming pleasure in mid-life—a potent mix of self-help and memoir, from one of today’s wittiest, wisest voices. “I have done everything right, and I have missed everything.” When did our lives become entirely about efficiency and optimization? Especially as office workers, as parents, as consumers, as exercisers and healthy eaters. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could all be less useful? With self-deprecating humor, devastating insight, and bracing honesty, Priyanka Mattoo shares her own journey toward […]
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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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It’s A Wonderful Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA comedy talk/variety show hosted by the late great Jimmy Stewart (played by Jacob Wencel) featuring performances from: Carmen Christopher (The Bear, English Teacher) Whitmer Thomas (Weapons, Terminal Crew of Dudes) Camirin Farmer (Black Mirror, I Think You Should Leave) James Adomian (Conan, Comedy Bang! Bang!) with more TBA! Starts 9:30PM PT
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Ruby Setnik’s All Time Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAll Time Show is Ruby’s sometimes-monthly headlining comedy show originating in Sacramento, CA now in Los Angeles. The show offers Ruby’s honest but lighthearted attempt to express her ideas through jokes, poems, stories, audience participation, sketches, songs, limericks, improv, speeches, confessions, and more. The show also often features appearances from Ruby’s Funniest friends (you never know who may show up) Starts 9;30PM PT
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Sage-Based Drag Night (in LA)
REDCAT 631 West 2nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Chapter House, The Broad, and REDCAT co-present Sage-Based Drag Night, an interactive, queen-centric comedy and drag show hosted by Indigenous comedians and queens Jana Schmieding (Lakota), Brian Bahe (Diné/Hopi/Tohono O’odham), Landa Lakes (Chickasaw), Lady Shug (Navajo), Big Mama Tama (Hawaiian/Tahitian/Filipino/Chinese), Bohenne Arreaux (Jena Choctaw) and special guests. The night will feature a combination of standup comedy and drag performances, and will culminate in a live recording of the Sage-Based Wisdom podcast, where Jana, Brian, Landa, Shug, Big Mama Tama, and […]
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Dynasty Presents! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDYNASTY PRESENTS! An evening with.. LAURIE KILMARTIN MATT BRAUNGER Hosted by LUKE MONES + More! Starts 7:30PM PT
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So Many Issues with Lukas (in NYC)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSo Many Issues with Lukas blends the worlds of pop culture and politics through comedy and conversation. Hosted by comedian Lukas Thimm, that show consists of interviews, performances, and sketches. Lukas has interviewed late-night host Andy Cohen to MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle to RuPaul's Drag Race star Peppermint to New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. Starts 7PM 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
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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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Kel Cripe and Pals (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesKel Cripe is known for their earnest comedy online and on stage. Now, they're ready to confront their gullibility in a brand new hour of standup. Sharing stories of getting tricked, confrontational emails, and you guessed it, their awesome girlfriend, Kel is ready to confess their tales of deception and thievery. Featuring their funniest, most swindle-worthy friends, this evening is sure to steal a laugh or two. Or heck, maybe even three. Starts 7:30PM 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
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Hotel Art Thief (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHotel Art Thief returns to the stage with their signature mix of live and digital sketch comedy! Starts 10PM 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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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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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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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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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 12 Days of Christmas: A Holiday Review (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe holidays are a time for everyone to come together and reminisce. But no one does it better than Holiday Joy and Christmas Carol. These two holiday-obsessed moms have spent many Christmases together! Twelve, in fact. Wow! Join them as they revisit the laughs, trials, and tribulations they've shared together while they walk down memory lane. These resilient, venerable women have endured their fair share of sour milk with their cookies, but nothing can stop them from milking every gumdrop […]
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Gary Gulman’s First Annual Holiday Show (in NYC)
Symphony Space 2537 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesWhether you're lighting candles, untangling Christmas lights, or simply looking for a reason to laugh, you won't want to miss this inaugural event inspired by Gary Gulman's beloved comedy album “All I Want For Chanukah Is Christmas.” This one-of-a-kind show brings together an all-star lineup of special guests to celebrate the holiday season in all its joy, absurdity, and inevitable dysfunction. Stay tuned for the announcement on the lineup! Starts 7PM ET
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A John Waters Christmas (in LA)
The Wiltern 3790 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe're naughty. We're nice. But we've got lice! Yep, the alternative Clause with flaws, John Waters, is back with his demented holiday show that puts the gag in gagster, the hole in holiday., and the stuffer in your stocking. He not only loves Santa, he eats him raw and regurgitates him back up piping hot to eager-beaver filth-tartar lovers everywhere. Yep, Waters' fast moving, all-new stand up comedy show is here again for another year of holiday jeer, coming down […]
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The 12 Days of Christmas: A Holiday Review (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe holidays are a time for everyone to come together and reminisce. But no one does it better than Holiday Joy and Christmas Carol. These two holiday-obsessed moms have spent many Christmases together! Twelve, in fact. Wow! Join them as they revisit the laughs, trials, and tribulations they've shared together while they walk down memory lane. These resilient, venerable women have endured their fair share of sour milk with their cookies, but nothing can stop them from milking every gumdrop […]
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Yoohoo, Boys! (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States"Yoohoo, Boys!" is a celebration of the biggest bimbos in comedy. Hosted by beautiful women, Jamie Linn Watson (FX) and Michelle Chan Bennett (The Tonight Show) and featuring the most gorgeous comics of today, this variety show is perfect for everyone (girls, gays, and guys who want to have sex with us)! Starts 10PM ET
$15.92