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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 […]
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Feel the News (in NYC)
Friends and Lovers 641 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFeel the News is a variety comedy show that also tells you how to feel about the news. Host Marcela Onyango is a radical lefty who will humorously tell you whether you should be mad, glad, or sad about news while very funny comedians keep you laughing. You’ll leave Feel the News smarter and happier; I promise. Featuring: TBA Starts 7:30PM ET
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So What’s Funny Is with Jack Bensinger (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJack Bensinger presents a night of dangerous political analysis, variety comedy formats, and interviews with members of the ruling class. Starts 7:30PM ET
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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 […]
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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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Kill Cloney (in NYC)
The Rat NYC Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesComedians perform for Shitty Mozart, the botched clone of Wolfgang, and his ragtag panel of animatronic lights. Sure, everyone loves Kill Tony and agrees it’s a morally virtuous enterprise steered by an upstanding individual whose art inspires us to see the humanity in one another. But could you imagine what that show would look like if it was run by a douchebag? Come see comedians from the NYC try to impress Shitty Mozart (Aaron Nemo, Peabody-winning former writer at The Late Show with […]
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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!
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA one-of-a-kind talk show where Ian and Ben host some of the most outlandish acts, all from the comfort of their tiny desk and couch. Small Talk: The Biggest Variety Show in LA! Hosted 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 […]
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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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Thursday Night Live! with Oscar Taub (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThursday, August 6th will be the comedy show of your life. 7:30 pm at Club Cumming in the East Village, and Featuring 7 fabulous comedians, this is THE comedy event. Hosted by Oscar Taub Featuring: Michael Abber Claire Mooney Justice Singletary Joe Palano Gracie Hirsch Jaden Rismay Gustavo Delgado Musical performance by Philip Popken Starts 7:30PM 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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What Does it All Mean, What Does Any of This Mean? Why? How? Help! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome back to PRS’s latest installment of a comedy talk show here to cure your existential dread. The stand up comedian is known to be the deepest observer. More introspective than Descartes, more earth-shattering than Socrates, more insightful than Nietzsche. The comedian was the first to ask, "What is the deal?" Well, now we get to the bottom of just that. Join host Alison Stevenson as she forces her comedian friends to solve life's biggest unsolvable problems. You will laugh, […]
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Kap’s Funniest Friends (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome BACK to the 5th installment of KAP’S FUNNIEST FRIENDS, a variety show featuring the bestest comedy, and performance hosted by your buddy Kap Taylor. It's like a house party, but with comedy, puppets, performance art, plays, music + essays. Whoa, one whole year of comedy, performance, music and having a damn blast. To celebrate, we’re doing an extra big extra special show of greatest hits, and NEW funny friends. Some of them are… kind of a big deal. Featuring: […]
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High Voltage (in LA)
The Electric Lodge 1416 Electric Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHigh Voltage is a curated performance series in which cutting-edge artists perform works often centered around a unifying theme, genre, or medium. Past themes have included world music, short film, dance, drag, and more! This month is guest-curated by Molly Chapman, featuring a variety of comedic artists. Featuring: Dylan Adler Fabrizio Guido Kylie Vincent Gabe Gibbs Anastasia Jacques Aparna Nancherla Hosted by: Molly Chapman Starts 8PM PT
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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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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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Rainbow Riot (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesRainbow Riot celebrates the joys of Blackness and Queerness in Comedy. Featuring the funnier Black and Queer/Ally Adjacent comedians, sketch writers, and improvisers in NYC. Let’s have a riot! Hosted by Terrence Lambert Line-Up: Lynn Hardy @hardystarboy93 Alston Bowman @angel_diamondgirl22 DaQuann Chang @loving_dq Starts 8:30PM ET
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BOOK CLUB COMEDY HOUR (near LA)
The Last Bookstore Studio City 4437 Lankershim Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA bi-monthly variety show inspired by a new book at every show. August's book: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Expected line up (subject to change): Alison Tafel (BOJACK HORSEMAN: Emmy-Nominated, THE TONIGHT SHOW, TWISTED METAL The Tonight Show) Corey Rittmaster (SILICON VALLEY, GREY’S ANATOMY, The Second City) The Puterbaugh Sisters: Tiffany / Danielle (Andy Kaufman Awards, TBS Just For Last, Riot LA) Clown of Color (“2026 Netflix is a Joke festival,” Featured in New York Magazine”2025, “Artist in residence” at The Elysian Theater) Curtis Cook (Comedy Central, VICE, […]
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Nancy Comedy (in NYC)
Mr. Nancy 7-02 Seneca Avenue, Ridgewood, NY, United StatesNancy Comedy is Ridgewood’s only biweekly comedy show, happening every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. It spotlights a bold mix of genre-pushing acts at the forefront of comedy, art, and culture. Expect everything from sharp, alternative stand-up to improv that actually makes you laugh plus surprise drop-ins from your favorite online creators and TV personalities. All in an intimate, local venue. There’s truly nothing else like it. Hosted by Charlie Flynn, Amelia Ritthaler, Evan Lazarus, & Erik Martini with […]
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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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Smoke Show with Sweetin: A Comedy Pageant (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSome house parties end with a messy kitchen, unexpected hookups, and a few regrets. Others get you evicted, sent to jail, and immortalized among the greatest party gods of all time. This is the latter. Join host Jodie Sweetin, a bona fide party legend, and competing comedians Jasmine Parniani, Kyle Rehl, and Joe Kwaczala for a night inspired by the most infamous house parties ever thrown. Smoke Show is part comedy show, part pageant, and part completely unnecessary test of […]
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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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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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The Pat Pat Club (in LA w/Livestream)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesImprovised jazz and improvised comedy come crashing together in one raucous nights that’ll have all the fat cats saying “oooweeeee”! Join comedian Patrick McDonald (Artists on Artists, Dropout) and jazz musician Patrick Sargent (The RTs) at The Pat Pat Club, LA’s hottest, hippest, and snazziest new jazz club — and the only place in town where the city’s hottest comedians and hippest musicians musicians join forces for a night of killer tunes, solid laughs, and immaculate vibes. Say the password […]
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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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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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Annabel & Sabina Meschke Present: Triplet Auditions (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesTwin comedians Annabel and Sabina Meschke are on a never-ending quest to find the perfect triplet, and ONLY a comedian will do. Enter Triplet Auditions, a monthly comedy show where two sisters from the very same mister host the best comedians this ol’ town has to offer! Triplet Auditions: because it would be messed up to call the show 2 Girls 1 Womb. Featuring: TBA 10PM ET
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Steve Martin Presents (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesOkay, Steve Martin doesn’t present, but Andrew Dismukes and Michael Good do, and their jokes and funny friends are just as good as Steve Martin’s. With special guests Malik Elassal, Brittany Carney, Nico Carney, Tyler Groce, Danny Meyerend, and Grace Johnson Starts 7:30PM ET
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Caroline & Jack and friends (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Caroline Cianci & Jack Greenberg and friends for a thrilling night of comedy in the beautiful LA neighborhood of Atwater Village. Let their comedic stylings amuse and intrigue you. Not beholden to any one format of comedy, these two punks will masterly perform stand up, improv, and sketch comedy all in one show. And if you think they're doing it alone... You might want to reread the event because the show is literally called "Caroline & Jack and friends" […]
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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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Burning Woman (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAnyone ever ask the Burning Man if he had a Burning Woman? On the Full Moon Lunar Eclipse, join comedians and cirque performers for a one-night-only immersive clown show and music video release party about love, dust, and past lives. Featuring: Emily Maverick (Slürt, Twin Flames Show), Lane Koivu (Comedy Central, Vulture), Alex Derderian (Little Cello Boy, Holy Holy), & more to be announced soon! Starts 9:30PM 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
$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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Queer Greenhouse Art & Comedy Showcase (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesQueer Greenhouse Art and Comedy Showcase at Lyric Hyperion Theater! This event is for everyone, including cisgender people! At the Greenhouse, we strive to center the work of trans, queer, and polyamorous artists. Trans joy is trans resistance! The comedy showcase features standup from the finest and funniest queer & trans comedians around, hosted by Kai Choyce (Kaipocalypse Now). featuring: Kalea McNeil (BET Comic View, Funny AF with Kevin Hart) Charlie James (Just For Laughs, Gentleman's Club Comedy) Joe Kaye […]
$23.38