Variety
The Suplex: A Wrestling & Poetry Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOh yeaaahhhh! Dig it, brother! Well, let me tell you something! On Tuesday, October 15th, worlds will collide when slam poetry meets professional wrestling at The Lyric Hyperion! The poetry of the promo will be on full Display as some of LA’s best poets, improvisers, sketch comedians, clowns, and sports entertainers take the stage to face off in a one-on-one, mano-a-mano promo off! Featuring: Hip Hop Improv Tag Team Championship of The World Cagematch – Will Martinez and A Mystery […]
Fundraiser for Jillian Burgos and Ysabel Jurado for City Council featuring MUNA and Janelle James! (in LA)
Oblivion North Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin us for a night of music from MUNA and comedy by Janelle James, Chris Fleming, and Danielle Perez, hosted by Brittani Nichols and Kat Toledo! All in support of Jillian Burgos and Ysabel Jurado’s campaign for City Council. Starts 8PM PT
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
A Serious Show (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIn this Serious Show you shall be entertained by clown troupes so serious you will stare and music so serious you’ll sit still in your chair. The night will be hosted by Goat vs Fish where in between each act a perplexing animal question shall be posed to the audience. Reshma and Sarah as silly as they are talented will make the audience of the lyric uproar with laughter as well as Mark Vigilant who will surprise us with an […]
Sellout Comedy (in LA)
In The Meantime 514 North Hoover Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to Sellout Comedy, a multimedia interactive DIY comedy showcase experience! Please join us on Friday 10-18 at In the Meantime (514 N Hoover) for Sellout Comedy's Night at The Cinema: Our Love Letter to Hollywood! We’re taking branded content to the next level with a comedy show featuring LA’s best stand up comedy, sketches, short films, and much, much more! Tickets are $10 in advance/$15 at the door Tickets are limited so be sure to get yours before we Sell Out! FEATURING PERFORMANCES FROM: Curtis […]
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 @ […]
The BF & GF Show (near LA)
Public Displays of Altadena 2553 North Fair Oaks Avenue, Altadena, CA, United StatesWyatt (BF) and Jessy (GF) are comedians who also happen to be dating. It took them 5 years to finally host a show together, but they came together to host a variety show for the community with all their funniest friends. It's supposed to be a show where they don't talk about their relationship but that rule flew out the window within the first five minutes of their first show. Starts 7PM PT
Asian AF Presents: South Asian AF (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLaunched in May 2018, South Asian AF is LA's largest comedy variety show series. A spin-off of the popular Asian AF show, the series showcases LA’s premiere South Asian comedians, improvisers, sketch performers, musicians, storytellers, and more. South Asian AF is produced by Shilpa Das, hosted by Shilpa Das and Dhruv Uday Singh, and executive produced by Will Choi. https://southasianaf.com Starts 8PM 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: 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
Late Night with Longlegs (in LA)
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThis Halloween, legendary just-out-of-frame funky serial killer and big time 70s rock fan Longlegs (Hunter M. Altman, "Go Sketch Yourself," "Tony the Wonder Llama: Half Man, Half Pee") is here to worm his way into your living rooms -- and not just by giving you a free creepy doll! It's LATE NIGHT WITH LONGLEGS! An "Immaculate" horror-comedy show filled with style and "The Substance" that you'd be "Cuckoo" to miss. With special guests including THE MAN DOWNSTAIRS, an almost birthday […]
twin flames (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHang up and call us now. Get ready for a time-bending, heart-melting cosmic circus. Your transcendent variety show from the celestial ether is taking The Elysian stage. Enjoy a bizarre evening of magic, drag, characters on characters, clown, art, and time-traveling friendship that leaves you wondering if you just fell in love. (You did.) Hosted by beautiful cosmic freaks Emily Maverick & Geri Courtney-Austein. This show is destined to be extra, extra magical, and you'll get all the answers to […]
JoeDome (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoeDome is unlike any other comedy competition you've experienced. Performers have one mission - make the audience vote for them. Featuring: TBA Starts 9:30PM PT
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 @ […]
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: TBA Starts 7:30PM PT
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. And in this special Election edition, JOURNOS will save democracy with the help of Mark […]
Sarah Squirm: Live + In the Flesh (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSarah Squirm headlines! Starts 8PM ET
E.T. Fundraiser (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesGrab your interplanetary passport and experience the magic like never before - not at Universal Studios, but at UCB Franklin. Featuring: Carmen Christopher (English Teacher, The Bear, The Curse) Jordan Temple (Atlanta, Abbott Elementary) Kel Cripe (Netflix Introducing ‘24) Alec Castillo Richard Pizarro Sam Sterbenz Danny Leonard Emily Jacob Danny Lorenzo Starts 8:30PM PT
Sweet (in NYC)
Chelsea Music Hall 407 West 15th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAfter our giant, star-studded, two night 20th Anniversary shows, we are gearing up for yet another, thrilling, unexpected, and hilarious Halloween Sweet! Although I don’t think there’s anything as scary right now, as the strong possibility that Dinky Donald might return to the White House! (Cue lighting). The first term felt like a “Saw” film - to get through this you just have to stab your neighbor in the back. This next one will be a chapter of “The Purge.” “We […]
Father Forgive Me Comedy Show (in NYC)
Sour Mouse 110 Delancey Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin us for an unforgettable evening of music, stand-up comedy and forgiveness at Sour Mouse! Audience will be invited to submit their anonymous confessions — comics will draw from a big slutty offering plate and read them aloud. Don’t miss this chance to lighten your heart and soul. See you there! Featuring: Jackson Sturkey, Ashton Womack, Courtney Magginis, Kate Sisk Hosted by Karla Mellett Starts 7PM ET
VH-EXORCISM: A Halloween Comedy Show and VHS Party (in LA)
Whammy! Analog Media 2514 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesIs your VHS posessed?! Joan and Raft are on assignment from the Vatican Blockbuster to purge the demons dwelling in all your old tapes! Join them for a night of static seances and analouge exorcisms that will save your phyical media... AND YOUR SOUL! With standup, sketch and more from LA's best comedians! Plus a party to follow... if we survive! Starts 7PM PT
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
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 Featuring: TBA Starts 7:30PM PT
The Democracy Ball (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMusic, drag, drinks and fab featuring Plasma, Ilana Glazer, Luis Fernando, and Malcolm Kenyatta! Starts 8PM ET
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: Kira Soltanovich, Laura Kightlinger, Byron Bowers, Macey Isaacs, and more - share stories, […]
So What’s Funny Is (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJack Bensinger presents a night of dangerous political analysis, variety comedy formats, and an interview with a surprise member of the ruling class. Jack wrote and performed on "Stephen Colbert Presents: Tooning Out The News" for three seasons where he contributed heavily to the successful election of Joe Biden in 2020. He also wrote for "The Eric Andre Show" season 6 for 8 hours and was on FX's "The Bear" season 2 for over 20 seconds. Starts 7:30PM PT
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 @ […]
Lemonade: A Comedy Variety Show (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesIt’s Lemonade. No, not the renter’s insurance, transcendent Beyonce album or half an Arnold Palmer. It’s a variety night presented by Lemon Hands Comedy and Lea Neu that’s full of the funniest performers NYC has to offer in sketch, improv, standup, music and more. Also, there’s free lemonade (whatttt). Hosted by Lemon Hands Featuring Sam Schaefer and Shosh Brodman Brothers Braithwaite Field Trip Mitchell Lippitt Tim Girrbach Produced by Lea Neu Starts 9:30PM ET
Clown Haunt (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAre you afraid of clowns? The Elysian turns into a haunted house for one night only! Part comedy show, part true horror walk-through haunted house. We will try our best to scare you in the most unusual and silly ways- as only clowns could! Content Warning: Blackouts (no lights), partial nudity, dark spaces, imitated dead bodies, scary music, vampire clowns, witch clowns, ghost clowns, wounded clowns, unsettling psychological scares Starts 10PM 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: 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
BITCH! (Brianna Is Taking Comedy to Hell) (in LA)
Yard Theater 4319 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States4 acts by special somebodies... Christina Catherine Martinez, Carmen Christopher, Kevin Krieger, and Clowns of Color ... plus some special secret goodies from other special secret specials. I can't say more. You will be wowed, tickled, and terrified. thanks so much for reading and have an amazing day *This is a charity event and 100% of the proceeds are going to organizations helping those in need in Palestine as well as people affected by Hurricane Helene Starts 7PM PT
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 @ […]
Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF, FAHM Edition! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFilipino AF is a comedy variety show featuring the best Filipino American talent in Los Angeles. Improv, sketch, standup, and maybe even some music and dance. (It’s Filipinos after all!) Featuring: Marques Ray, Kevin Camia, Brent Weinbach, Sandy Velasco, Jiavani, PJ McCormick, Kay Kaanapu, Amalia Aquino, Cassie Grilley, DarylJim, Allyn Pintal, Joy Regullano & more TBA! Starts/streams 7PM PT/10PM ET
Enzo Live: The Halloween Spooktacular (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesEnzo Live: The Halloween Spooktacular is a live variety show with performances and screenings from William Banks, Pierce Campion, Rachel Coster, Will Duncan, Richard Perez, and Allie Viti. As well as audience trivia with several prizes to win. There will also be several unfathomable surprises. Starts 8PM ET
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 Hosted by: Ian Bratschie Content Warning: Possible Nudity Starts 9:30PM PT
Hotel Art Thief (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHotel Art Thief returns to the stage with their new comedic device: a state-of-the-art life simulator that will guide the audience through a revolutionary hour of sketches, characters, and standup performed by some of Brooklyn's best comedians. Starts 7:30PM 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.
Varietyville (near LA)
LA Connection Comedy Theatre 3435 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, CA, United StatesVisit Varietyville on Halloween night for the return of Trader Gator – and of course his mutant son, Milton. When Mayor of Varietyville Austin Walker realized he would miss our annual Halloween celebration, his cousin, late night horror host Trader Gator, offered to make up for his first villainous visit to Varietyville by filling in as host...that’s what family is for, after all! Varietyville-O-Ween Part II will feature a very special OFFICIAL SCREENING of Color Classics' cartoon "The Cobweb Hotel" courtesy of Fleischer Studios and […]
2 Wet Crew (in LA)
Permanent Records Roadhouse 1906 Cypress Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to the **2 Wet Crew Comedy** event! Get ready to laugh your socks off at this hilarious comedy show taking place at Permanent Records Roadhouse. Featuring: Emily Catalano Dave England PLUS Pun Contest Video Premiere Starts 7:30PM PT