Variety
MEDICINE WOMAN (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesVeronica Osorio is Cherry, a Medicine Woman. Once in a lifetime, a magical traveler swings by your town with hir suitcase full of wonders and changes the vibe forever. Is this stranger a healer who holds the secrets of the universe or is she a swindler tryna steal kisses from gorgeous strangers. Is she cleaning your aura or your wallet? And, if in the end she heals you, does the answer even matter? Part characters, part circus, part healing ritual, […]
Cabernet Cabaret (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHoney, it's time for the Cabernet Cabaret with Catherine Cohen! Every Wednesday at Club Cumming, featuring NYC's most effervescent performer Prepare yourself for an elegant evening of song, storytelling, and standup comedy from the buzziest names in the biz. It's time to wine and whine with your host Catherine Cohen. Featuring: TBA! *lineups are subject to change. Pop open the cabernet, it's time for a cabaret! Cabernet Cabaret is produced by Lauren Mandel Starts 8PM ET
Everybody Gets Soup (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe variety show that answers the question “what if we had a variety show where the host was on stage the whole time making soup?” TD Sidell is that host and he’ll be on stage with special guest chef Pearl Elaine making soup while watching some of New York’s best comedians perform on stage. And at the end… EVERYBODY GETS SOUP. Featuring: David Roth, Irene Morales, Nick Mestad, and Sara Hennessey With Guest Chef Pearl Elaine Starts/streams 8:30PM ET/5:30PM PT
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
Mike and the Jesus Christs (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMike O'Brien performs his new material involving poems, music and jokes. There will also be performances by Lisa Gilroy, Mo Welch and more! Starts 7:30PM PT
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
Catbaret Presents: Just Kitten Around! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesSpring is here, and it’s time to celebrate kitten season with Catbaret! A cat-themed variety show hosted by Gemma Smith, Catbaret is packed with comedy, music, and burlesque (aka purr-lesque). It’s the perfect excuse to grab your cat-loving friends for a night of feline-inspired fun. Enjoy ameowzing performances, raffle prizes, and FREE cat ears for all attendees! "You pawsitively won't want to miss Catbaret!" — Time Out NY Line-up - Lady Mabuhay: Burlesque - Nihara Nichelle: Comedy - The Randy Andys: Vocal Trio - Throb […]
Visions of Love: A Comedy Fundraiser for RAPP (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin hosts Jo Sunday and Damien Kronfeld for a night of comedy fundraising for Releasing Aging People in Prison (RAPP). RAPP is a local organization led by formerly incarcerated people that aims to end mass incarceration through the release of aging people in prison and those serving long sentences. Check out their work here! Starts 10PM ET
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
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: Dana Gould, Byron Bowers, Guy Branum, Laura Kightlinger - share stories, wisdom, […]
LA Astro Fest – Opening Night Party ft. Planets, Planets, Planets & More! (in LA)
Pacific Opera Project 125 South Avenue 57, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe first ever LA Astro Fest kicks off at the Pacific Opera Project in Highland Park with an night of astro-inspired shopping and entertainment by Planets! Planets! Planets! and Freak Nature Puppets
No astrology knowledge required to have a good time! VENDOR MARKET Doors open at 6 for mingling, snacking and shopped with our favorite astro-inspired vendors. Featuring: James Jude Tarot (James Fererra) smallspells (Rachel Howe) Priestess Baby (Taylor Ursula of That's So Pisces) Ranga Gorilla Chocolate ASTRO-TALKTALKTALK: Why Astrology? Why LA? Why now? The night kicks off in […]
Schtick A Pole In It (in NYC)
DROM 85 Avenue A, New York, NY, United StatesFrom comedians Dan Goodman and JoAnna Ross comes Schtick A Pole In It, a night of comedy and pole dancing. Schtick starts with a comic and ends with a pole dancer. 5 comics and 5 dancers. Comics tell jokes. Pole dancers pole dance. They’re not strippers, it’s not burlesque. It’s an aerial dance with a side of crazy gymnastics and death defying tricks that make your jaw drop. Every month we have a musical theme and this month we are […]
Mae Martin and Friends (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of comedy and music with Mae Martin Starts 8PM PT
SHITTY MOZART, SHITTY FRIENDS (in NYC)
The Rat NYC Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe horribly botched clone of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart hosts the greatest variety show and party of all time. The performance includes appearances from real and fake special guests, followed by a live set from an animated DJ. Featuring: Johnathan Van Halem, Pratima Mani, Delia Kemph & Sharif Hasan Starts 8PM ET
Nihil & Friends present ART IS LIFE IS ART: RED HOT Variety Show! (in LA)
Philosophical Research Society 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Philosophical Research Society is proud to host a variety show from Highland Park's very own Nihil Declarandum, as Nihil & Friends present Art Is Life Is Art: RED HOT! Each Art is Life Is Art variety show is a 90 min emotional rollercoaster of immersive theater, music, puppetry and short film based on a theme, and this month performers will explore the character commonly referred to as “the Devil,” or “Satan” through film, music, puppets, and a very special live-reading of Sam Kestenbaum’s article from Harpers: The […]
UCBLK (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesA variety show spotlighting Black comedians. UCBLK is a variety show spotlighting the best Black comedians in the city. Each month features a brand new cast performing improv, sketch, stand-up and more. Previous lineups have featured comedians whose credits include HBO, Late Night, Comedy Central, etc. Hosted by Justin Catchens, Shem Pennant, and Dominique Kaplowitz FEATURING: Monologues from Wyatt Cenac Improv from Carl Tart, Alexandra Sanchez, Allisha Edwards, Lou Gonzalez, Ray Cordova and Trumane Alston Stand-up from Saidah Characters from Monique Moses and Dejen Tesfagiorgus Musical Comedy from Steve Jeanty […]
Bizarre Bazaar (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesElysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians Featuring: Atsuko Okatsuka, Max Baumgarten, Orin Calcagne, Best Actress, Silent Partners, The Zack Reimers Ensemble Line-up TBA Hosted by: Ian Bratschie Content Warning: Possible Nudity Starts 9:30PM PT
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
Enjoying Ourselves with Comedy (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDon't worry we've made LAUGHING on SUNDAYS legal again - Come join world renowned comedians Sara Hennessey, Noah Maloney, Simple Town, Victoria Pandeirada, & Asad Benbow, as we take you on the LAUGHTER RIDE of your lives! This is most certainly an epic show where we only have room for... Enjoying ourselves with comedy! Starts 8:30PM ET
Sandy Honig & Total Heat (in LA)
The Echo 1822 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of comedy & variety with Sandy Honig and Total Heat Starts 7PM PT
Bathtub Shower Hour (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA sopping wet comedy variety show hosted by Cam Gavinski Featuring: Boy Don't Cry Sahana Srinisavan Natalie Ortega Daniel Cabral Ava Bunn Zoe Zakson Hosted by Cam Gavinski Starts 8PM PT
Me & My Hat w/ Sandy Honig (in LA)
The Echo 1822 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Sandy Honig and her Hat for an evening of hat-forward comedy. She's joined by a gorgeous lineup and house band Total Heat. **Hats not required, but strongly encouraged. Featuring: Chris Fleming, Dekunle, Total Heat, and more! Starts 8PM PT
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to LPR! Directed by Tom Papa Starts 7PM ET
Ziwe’s America (in LA)
Belasco Theater 1050 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn evening of comedy and important issues with the one and only Ziwe Starts 7:30PM PT
Cabernet Cabaret (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesHoney, it's time for the Cabernet Cabaret with Catherine Cohen! Every Wednesday at Club Cumming, featuring NYC's most effervescent performer Prepare yourself for an elegant evening of song, storytelling, and standup comedy from the buzziest names in the biz. It's time to wine and whine with your host Catherine Cohen. Featuring: TBA! *lineups are subject to change. Pop open the cabernet, it's time for a cabaret! Cabernet Cabaret is produced by Lauren Mandel Starts 8PM ET
That Show hosted by Chris Gethard (in NYC w/Livestream)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesSeasoned vets from all corners of the comedy scene experimenting. Newcomers you haven’t met before staking their claim. A live band. All uniting to put on a show that’s not about gathering three minute videos for. tik tok, it’s about putting on a live show that knocks you, the audience, right on your fucking ass. Thank you for spending your hard earned money and precious time with us. Featuring: Chris Gethard and many more TBA! Starts 10PM ET
Journos: A Stream of Consciousness News Show (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNews + improv + news + improv + news + improv ... Brandon R. Reynolds & Stephen Jackson present news of the world. Then, four improvisers riff on the news. Based on those scenes, Brandon & Stephen present yet more news ... which the improvisers again steal to do with what they will. So it goes! An enlightening evening of truth — and its consequences. Brandon R. Reynolds & Stephen Jackson are journalists, writers, and the hosts of the comedy-news […]
Comedytown (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesComedytown LA returns to the Lyric Hyperion! Join us Friday, May 2nd at 7:30 pm for a night of laughs! Comedytown is a traveling comedy variety show, highlighting the best in improv, stand up, sketch, music, and more! This month featuring: Stand up from Erica Rhodes (America's Got Talent, @midnight) & Rajiv Saytal (Netflix, The TanGent Show) Sketch from Michael Serra (Serra Naiman & Michael Saarela) (NYC Fringe, iO Chicago) Improv from Waleed Mansour (Dropout TV, Awesomely Awful) hosted by […]
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
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 George Civeris, Rima Parikh, Jess Elgene, Edson Montenegro, and Karolena Theresa Starts 5PM ET
The Debt Gala (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesYour favorite budget-friendly, inclusive alternative to The Met Gala returns to rage & raise for a good cause. On May 4, 2025, grab your hottest torch & amass at the gates for Debt Gala 2025. Storm the red carpet in your best on-theme attire, cheer our 3rd annual, nigh-legendary variety show, & debase yourself on the dance floor until we shut it down. The Debt Gala raises money for organizations at the center of the fight for economic justice. In […]
Clean Plate Club (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United Statesdelectable improv with Bobby Moynihan and guests with discourse and dining courses from Dinner Time Live's Chris Yingz! And Special Guests EUGENE CORDERO NICOLE BYER LILLY SULLIVAN TIM BALTZ + More! Starts/streams 7:30PM PT/10:30PM ET
CINCO DE MAYO VERY CHERRY CABARET (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Cinco de Mayo Very Cherry Cabaret is just the thing to shake off the bad vibes drunk out of towners celebrating Mexico's loss of land to the USA. Get a shot or two at the bar and escape with us! Picture yourself in Vegas or the Moulan Rouge! But in east L.A! Imagine fancy acts! but really dumb. Think of SEXY! ...but something is off. Picture profound and skillful! but also like "why does it exist?" Imagine bulletproof but, […]
Comedy Pole Show (in LA)
The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLooking for the perfect way to celebrate love and make a difference? Join comedienne extraordinaire Christina Calph (Arthur, Blacklist) on Wednesday February 12th, at the iconic VIRGIL BAR in SILVER LAKE for an unforgettable evening of love, laughter, and jaw-dropping pole dance performances—all for a great cause! This special Valentine’s Comedy Pole Show doubles as a Wildfire Relief Benefit, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to support those affected by the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. PRE-SHOW starts at 7pm when the doors open, come early, grab […]
Apartmentville: A Homemade Variety Show! (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesFormer roommates and current friends Emma Grace Myers and Kyle Bokert helm an all-new variety experience bridging the gap between a lowkey house show and a more traditional vaudevillian evening. Featuring some of the best musicians and comedians New York has to offer, Apartmentville facilitates a warm, loose, and fun environment for everyone who stops by! Starts 9:30PM ET
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Le Poisson Rouge 158 Bleecker Street, New York, NY, United StatesFollowing a successful run at London’s Soho Theatre in the spring, Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship combines stand-up, storytelling, sweet guitar solos, ill-advised feats of strength, and at least one BMX stunt into a face-melting show that explores life, death, love, religion, and his ever-growing discomfort in an often confusing, futuristic world. Decked out in a jumpsuit and backed by his band, Dave brings the energy of an arena rock show to LPR! Directed by Tom Papa Starts 7PM ET
The Socialist Variety Hour (in NYC)
Young Ethel's 506 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMusic! Comedy! Magic! Solidarity! Enjoy a variety of NYC's best musicians, comedians, magicians and more! All while making a tangible, positive impact in the world, raising funds for a good cause. Starts 9:30PM ET
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 10PM ET
Uly Morazan: “I Love Uly” The Tour (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesUly Morazon performs his debut solo show! Starts 7:30PM ET
Wicked: Part 1.5 – The Deleted Scenes (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe year? 1939. The place? Kansas. The Great Depression? Over. Auntie? Em. And because there has been so much rumor and speculation, let us tell you the whole story. The deleted scenes. Of Wicked. You've heard all about Glinda, Dorothy, and Alfalfa, but this is the TRUE STORY. The story of Fannie and Bertha, the two most successful lady realtors in Kansas, and how they met the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Come for the laughs, stay for the laughs. Critics […]