Variety
Unkosher Comedy (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesUnkosher Comedy is back for another Shabbat evening of jokes and nosh. This month, Unkosher Comedy will be hosted by comedian, musician, and Founder/Director of Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Philip Markle. Don't miss Philip and a lineup of his favorite bad Jews—Kyle Gordon, Brandon Follick, Rachel Coster, and Zachary Schiffman as we celebrate Shabbat through laughter, community, and tasty bites. In addition to a laugh-out-loud show, your ticket includes open beer, wine, and a delicious Shabbat dinner. Starts 7:30PM ET
Dave Hill: Caveman in a Spaceship (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam 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 an off-Broadway theater. 9/16 @ 7:30PM ET 9/20 @ […]
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: Christina Brown Josh Makinda Lucie Pohl Gabe Pacheco Farooq Hussein Starts 7:30PM ET
The Family Room Comedy Show (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThis hour-long comedy show features some of the best comedians in the world. Come see Ayanna Dookie (Comedy Central), Reggie Conquest (Insecure, Abbott Elementary, Comedy Central, The Tonight Show), Monroe Martin (Comedy Cellar, Comedy Central), Anthony Moore (Tires on Netflix, Hart of the City, and the Comedy Cellar). DJ: Butta, and Jordan Brown. Starts 7:30PM ET
Comedy Jamwich (in LA)
ARTime Barro Pico Boulevard 302, Santa Monica, CA, United StatesComedy and Music lineup Music: RitaRita Comics: Willie Macc Maxx Eddy Tatyana Guchi Ramsey Badawi Faith Ladzinski Hosted by Max Ozer Follow @comedyjamwich on IG!
Lake Fantasy & Friends: ft. Veronica Osorio and Cardinal Redbird (in LA)
World's Greatest Improv School North Vermont Avenue 1615, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLake Fantasy and Friends features unconventional variety & comedy acts opening for your favorite improvisers and teams, each challenging themselves with new and novel forms…plus those charmers themselves, the Lake Fantasy players (directed by Craig Cackowski). Starts 9PM PT
Devon & Franki’s Bday Party! (in LA)
Silverlake Lounge 2906 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDevon & Franki’s bday party!!!! Wow! DJ’s! Live entertainment! Surprise guests!! DJ’s: Neon Indian FIFI Chloe Cherry Franki Chan & Friends Naeem & surprise guests … with … •breakdancing by Douggpound •close-up magic by David Wain •live drawing by Nick Thorburn (Islands) •a mentalist •and more… We’re raising $ for Hollywood Food Coalition! Suggested donation is $10-30 at door, but no one turned away for lack of funds. GUEST LIST strictly enforced, must show RSVP at door. Limited capacity, come […]
Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA variety show that is in it's 17th 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: Freak Nature Puppets, Jay London, Emily Maverick, Kyle Mizono, Gus Vivieros, Some Guy, & more treats! Music from Zany Omen, Eban Schletter, w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
The Non Fiction Show (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe Non-Fiction Show is a variety show featuring essays, storytelling, original music, poetry, and even informative speeches from experts on unexpected topics - it’s everything non-fiction! Performers being themselves onstage, no characters, no fiction. Equal parts silly, nerdy, serious, and heartfelt. Running for two years with fresh monthly lineups featuring nationally known comedians, essayists, poets, and musicians. The Non-Fiction Show is hosted and produced by Katie Visser and Julie Pearson. Lineup: Caroline Dezelle Candace Jackson Erin Mizrahi Starts 6:30PM PT
Get Wet (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHost of Pretty Gay a viral internet queer dating show Catherine McCafferty puts on a wig and performs as her favorite character: Bruised Peaches. This show will feature comedy geniuses who recently finished their tours of London and Edinburgh Fringe. It is a guaranteed VERY silly time. Burlesque, clown, stand-up, sketch and YOU! Featuring: Demi Adejuyigbe, Mo Fry Pasic, Dylan Adler, Reshma, Liz Pollack Starts 7:15PM PT
Kamala ‘N’kay’ Harris Presents: The Anti Anxiety Hour! (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAs the clock ticks down on Election Day, take a break with Kamala ‘N’kay’ Harris and guests, as they come together to create a joyful escape from voting day — because sometimes, the best way to deal with anxiety is to laugh it off... "N’kay?!" Featuring: Allison Reese as Kamala Harris Improv by Shag - Stephanie Burchinow, Meredith Dillon, Isabella Escalente, Alex Bigalow, May Darmon, Anna Bezahler, Cameron Kelly Music by Blue Jay and Tyler Davis (Second City, CBS Showcase, The N’Kay Pod) Cosmic storytelling/meditation by Kayla Mullikins (Baby Gay, Second City, renowned […]
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.
The Final Vault @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMIC DOES NOT HAPPEN ON LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH Sign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
Laughs & Drags (in LA)
Sapphic House Hooper Street 402, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin us for a night of laughter and connection, hosted by the fabulous Lori Lu! This stand-up comedy event features an amazing lineup, including Allison Bouganim, Ana Paula Guajardo, Micah Eames, and Sureni Weerasekera, promising hilarious performances that will keep you in stitches. As you enjoy the show, you'll have the chance to interact with the artists and fellow attendees, sharing stories and building connections that make our gathering even more special. Don't miss this opportunity to engage with comedy […]
Spaghetti Festival (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis November... 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!
Lil Sis (in LA)
Scribble York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLil Sis is a variety show hosted by Kristin Wallace, Keiley Backstrom, and Erika Sanchez! Featuring: Annie Paradis (@annieparadisfanaccount) Chik Agwuna (@chikiguna) Daunte Cordova (@thedauntingcordova) Camirin Farmer (@camirinfarmer) Music by Grace Kinter (@gracekinter.wav) Starts 8PM PT
This Sucks with Stef Dag (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin Stef Dag and her funniest friends for a night of absurdity and sexual tension in this late night comedy variety show. Starts 10PM ET
Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Ron Lynch for a comedy kiss at midnight with the best and longest-running comedy/variety show in town! MUSIC! COMEDY! DANCING AT MIDNIGHT! TO A LIVE BAND! Featuring: Chris Ruiz, Brianna Ahlmark, Eban Schletter, Phil Morris, Avery Moore, Milan Patel Starts Midnight
The Mister Rogers Variety Hour (in NYC)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHosted by storytellers and comedians - Ali Levin & Emma Tattenbaum-Fine, inspired by the kindness of Fred Rogers, this show features a curation of work around a chosen theme from artists who dazzle us. Music by: Richard Lowenburg Featuring: Gastor Almonte Jenna Dioguardi And More! Starts 2PM ET
Fools Circle Presents DOWN BAD w/ Grace Johnson & Friends (in NYC)
275 Park 275 Park Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA Dating & Romance Themed Comedy Series Hosted by Grace Johnson Featuring stand-up comedians you've seen on Netflix, HBO, etc as well as games, trivia, giveaways, music, food, drinks, dancing, and more. Comedians: Brittany Carney, Ontonio Kareem, Vincent Bryant, and special guests. Starts 7:30PM ET
Steve Martin Presents (in NYC)
New York Comedy Club-East Village 85 East 4th Street, New York, 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: Sarah Squirm Martin Urbano Maddie Wiener Devon Walker Joey Dardano Shaunak Godkhindi Katie Heneghan Bassam Shawl $41.72 + $20 item min. Starts 10:15PM ET
Pure Chaos Presents (in NYC)
Alphaville 140 Wilson Street, New York, NY, United StatesStandup comedy show by Breck Gordon and Eliot Thompson benefitting the Lower East Side Harm Reduction Center. Free Narcan with ticket purchase! Hosted by Chase DuRousseau (Just For Laughs) and featuring Usama Siddiquee (Colbert, America's Got Talent), Chanel Ali (Comedy Central, MTV), Sarah Adelman (HBO), Taylor Rogers (Hard Times News), and special guests! Starts 8:30PM ET
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.
The Final Vault @ The Elysian (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMIC DOES NOT HAPPEN ON LAST THURSDAY OF MONTH Sign-up 5:30PM PT Starts 6PM PT All acts welcome (comedy, music, poetry, etc.) Free to perform Hosted by Sarah Shtern
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: Mary Beth Barone Sydney Duncan Akshay Sampath Jessie Lee burlesque from Nina Divina beats by Lee Cash Hosted by […]
The Supermodel Show (in NYC)
Asylum NYC 307 West 26th Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe Supermodel Show is an unhinged feminist physical comedy created by Emily Dayton Evans, Maarit Hara, and Marina Gasparyan. This show explores the world of modeling through an absurd and theatrical lens. The Supermodel Show first premiered June 8th, 2024 Off-Broadway at Ars Nova, directed by Valeria A. Avina. Emily, Maarit, and Marina began building this show through the 2023-2024 Comedy Artists Maker Residency Program at Ars Nova. A developed version of the show was performed at Asylum NYC on June 29th, 2024. […]
PDA Telethon (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesEight and a half hours of pure comedic genius. Come experience this once-in-a-lifetime show featuring some of PDA's favorite local performers. It's the variety show to end all variety shows, it's the PDA Telethon! Come see the show live and in person or watch live streamed on Twitch @PDA_Space. Starring: Clown Storm(12:00), Cruel Babes(1:15), Camirin Farmer(2:00), Playspace(3:00), Frank Sriracha(4:00), FLWLS(5:00), Kyle Mizono & Anna Seregina(6:00), and the Boyfriend Girlfriend Show(7:00). Hosted by our own Kevin Krieger and Claire […]
Saturday Night Spectacle: LOTSA JOKES & BITHOLE (in LA)
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor the first time ever, come see two of our funniest shows for the price of one! 8:00PM: LOTSA JOKES LOTSA JOKES is the fastest moving stand-up comedy show in the world! With as many jokes as humanly possible in one-hour! A whirlwind of 20+ different standups! 9:00PM: BITHOLE! 1 hour. 20+ comedians. No hosts. All bits. And by bits we mean quick characters, impressions, clowning, short ideas, and whatever other fun weird stuff these comedians want to do. It's […]
Asian AF (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAsian AF (Asian As F***) is the premier Asian American variety show in Los Angeles and New York. Asian AF spotlights the best Asian American actors, stand-up comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, storytellers, and more. After 4 amazing sold-out shows at The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Asian AF is delighted to be back in NYC! Hosted by: Nicole Asava & Donald Chang Featuring: Charlene Kaye, who's hit solo show Tiger Daughter was recently selected by Margaret Cho to open her Vanguard artist-in-residency series at […]
Laser & Friends (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin Laser Webber and his friends for an evening of song, film, improv, and jokes, curated by the birthday boy himself. Laser Webber is a musician, playwright, and performer. He hosts Gentlemen's Club, a fancy trans comedy show. And it's his birthday! Featuring: Greg Smith, Amy Vorpahl, Griffin Kelley, Naomi Murden, Tony Gonzalez, Maddox Pennington, a 30 second film festival, and all-star musical improv show 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 17th 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: Drennon Davis, Nick Stargu, Jen Liv, Anthony DeVries, Carly Ballerini, Eli Wilz, and music from Protect Me w/Davey Johnson & Mitch Kamaiopili Presented by Ron Lynch Starts Midnight
Rage Against Medical Debt! LIVE (in NYC w/Livestream)
Brooklyn Art Haus 20-26 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDo you have medical debt? Are you happy about it? Oh, you're angry. Makes sense. Come join hosts Ian Goldstein, Diana Aydin, Ali Levin, and the Debt Collective as they welcome a variety of talented performers who will share comedic stories and bits about their medical debt experiences. Together we can take down the American healthcare debt system, or at least rage and laugh about it. Starts/streams 7PM ET/4PM PT
Late Mic @ baby battista @ nico’s (in LA)
baby battista @ nico's 3111 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLate Mic is LA's only late night talk show that is also an open mic hosted by Colin Burgess and Mikey Heller Starts 9PM PT 2 min. for stand-up 4 min. for desk bit 1 item min.
The Raggle Taggle Dance Hour with Kat Burns (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesKat Burns (2x Emmy Award Winning Choreographer for Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, Key & Peele, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm, Reno 911! The Afterparty, The Morning Show, The Other Two, Comedy Bang! Bang! Wet Hot American Summer 1st Day of Camp, The Simpsons, Dancing With The Stars) hosts a fantastical variety show where the only variety is dance. There will be dance contests, dancerviews, sexy news times, huge choreographed numbers from The RAGGLE TAGGALONGS and more! Featuring fancy pro terpsichoreans and dance-enthusiasts comedians. Featuring: Joshua Parker, Caroline […]
Reductress Presents: Haha…Wow! (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesJoin the editors of Reductress and our favorite comics in a show that will make you say haha...wow!! Hosted by Freddie Shanel and Julie Lim With special guests: Julia Shiplett, Kate Willett, Courtney O'Donnell, Maddy Kelly, and Michael Larkin Starts 7:30PM ET
A Gay Show For All People Holiday Spooktacular (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesA night of devilishly queer holiday fun with Aaron Jackson and Josh Sharp 12/19 @ 8PM ET 12/20 @ 7PM ET
Hehe with GG (in NYC)
Umbra Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHehe With GG is finally here! Join us at Umbra for a night of serotonin, giggles, queer joy, and good vibes. Get ready to enjoy a hilarious stand-up comedy show by our host GG who has proven that Hehe too can be revolutionary. Featuring: TBA Hosted by GG Starts 8PM ET
The Nepo Baby Talent Show! (in LA)
The Broadwater 6320 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOur comedians, writers, and actors may not have famous parents in this town, but we're all related to somebody. Join host Claire Downs and a special celebrity guest judge for a hilarious experiment to find out whether DNA plays a role. Will a comedian complete a rubix cube because their dad taught analytical mathematics? Chop wood because their grandfather was a logger? Perform a sermon in honor of their pastor mother? It's happened before!!! The competition will be judged by a […]
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
Generator: A Variety Open Mic @ Public Displays of Altadena (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesStarts 9PM PT All varieties welcome!!! Clown, Stand-up, Magic, Music, Dance Theater, Butoh, Burlesque, Poetry… u name it! 5 min. Depending on the # of folx who show up, you will get a minimum of 5minutes to strut your stuff. You might get MORE! .You may also elect to get feedback if you so desire. .You also MIGHT get some musical accompaniment. .Group warmup TBD. Hosted by Kym “Hawk” Priess.