Variety
Avant Giggle (in NYC)
Nighthorse 66 Greenpoint Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAvant Giggle is a cutting edge curation of stand-up, variety, and related comedic delights from the city's most dazzling LGBTQ+ & Women performers - hosted by Bridget Foley! Featuring: Chicken Big Evan Lazarus Riylan Mills Maddie Peck Michelle Gold Sabrina Wu Starts 7:30PM ET
Dan Toomey & Industry Connections (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30 show Featuring: Can Can Caroline Hanes Emil Wakim Yvette Segan and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Benny Feldman Julia Desmond Shaunak Godkhindi Usama Siddique and more! Starts 7:30PM ET & 9:30PM ET
Marcel Lucont: Le “Best Of” (in NYC)
Soho Playhouse 15 Vandam Street, New York, NY, United StatesThe multi-award-deserving Frenchman brings his greatest oeuvres to New York City for two nights only. Expect deadpan wit, Gallic superiority and world-class erotic poetry. Starts 8PM ET
Dan Toomey & Industry Connections (in NYC)
The Gutter 200 North 14th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDan Toomey threatened some agents for industry connections so get ready for a night of contractually obligated laughs featuring comedians you've seen on Netflix, The Tonight Show, and Comedy Central. EARLY SHOW - 7pm doors, 7:30 show Featuring: Can Can Caroline Hanes Emil Wakim Yvette Segan and more! LATE SHOW -- 9pm doors, 9:30 show Featuring: Benny Feldman Julia Desmond Shaunak Godkhindi Usama Siddique and more! Starts 7:30PM ET & 9:30PM ET
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
Good Country Goodtime (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEveryone’s welcome at the Good Country Goodtime, a brand new variety show presented by BGS (The Bluegrass Situation), celebrating the long-established intersection of comedy and country music. With nods to the Grand Ol’ Opry and Hee Haw plus a dash of Muppet Show mischief, this one-of-a-kind showcase brings together top-notch performers for a night of pure entertainment and Good Country. With Special Guests ROBBIE FULKS AUBRIE SELLERS VICTORIA BAILEY KURT BRAUNOHLER HOLLY LAURENT + More! 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 @ […]
Cassie and her CRUSHES (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCassie Willson is bringing together her favorite comedians for a night of laughter, music, and - dare we say it? - butterflies! Cassie has a crush on all of them, and soon you will too. With special guests: Adam Conover, Jaboukie Young-White, Kate Sisk, Britt Migs, and Shenuque Tissera Starts 7:30PM ET
Tim Platt’s JOKES ABOUT ANIMALS + Album Release Party (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesAfter a firing line of animal jokes from the strangest, most avantgarde comedians in Brooklyn, lay back and listen to Tim Platt's first comedy album Teeth Like Beak, produced by Abso Lutely. When the album plays, Tim will perform live improvised illustrations to the music, but feel free to bring your OWN crafting/art making to do while listening! It's a party AND it's chill! Featuring: Benny Feldman Asha Ward Brittany Carney Mike Hanford Spike Einbinder George Civeris Fareeha Khan Nick Naney […]
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
Dear Kiko (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAre you looking to make a sweeping change in your life? Do you wonder if you’ll ever escape the grip of your intergenerational trauma? Are you finally ready for L-O-V-E? Come dance with destiny and answer your heart’s burning questions at Dear Kiko, your favorite magazine-advice-column brought to musical life. Hosted by drag angel Kiko Soirée, Dear Kiko features three lucky audience guest stars, consensually chosen on the spot, who will take us on their life’s journey. With the help of celebrity panelists, […]
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 @ […]
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 @ […]
Late Stage Live (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesLate Stage Live: An evening with writers & friends is a variety show featuring staff writers and friends of the Internet’s favorite trans-led news comedy show Late Stage Live, recently featured in Them and Jezebel. For one night, host Ella Yurman will release the underrated (and underpaid) writer-performers from their moral obligation of creating a trustworthy late night show with funny Gen Z perspective, so that they may instead do that in the form of stand-up, characters, and more live at […]
Blended Worlds, A Collaboration with JPL, Hosted by Reggie Watts (near LA)
Alex Theatre 216 North Brand Boulevard, Glendale, CA, United StatesWhat happens when you mix equal parts art, science, and wonder? You get Blended Worlds, a Getty PST event presented by the City of Glendale in collaboration with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. On October 5th, Reggie Watts hosts this weird and wonderful collision of Art and Science on the historic ALEX Theatre stage. Join us for this live event celebrating interplanetary imagination through explorations in music, multi-media performances, panel discussions, theater, and interactives. Intended for curious minds of all ages. […]
It’s a Horrific Show (in LA)
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRisen from the dead, Jimmy Stewart is back to host his own show! Joined by Hollywood's top performers, this variety show will be one for the books! (That is, the necromancer of course) Guests: Natalie Rotter-Laitman Verónica Osorio Psychic Buster Emma Estrada Dylan Reader The Community Players and live music from Goof! Starts 7:30PM PT
Patti Harrison’s Night of 1 Million Screams (in LA)
Largo at The Coronet Theatre 366 North La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA night of horror/comedy with the one and only Patti Harrison 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
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 @ […]
Great Job, Nat (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDo you feel like you sometimes can't feel... ANYTHING? Maybe because you're always on your phone. Or your computer. Or overwhelmed by the news. Whatever the reason, Nat wants to solve that problem for you. Cake & Violence is a food fetish fever dream of a solo show brought to you by writer & New Yorker cartoonist, Natalie "Great Job Nat" Badillo. Over the course of the show, Nat will smash a few cakes all in an effort to get […]
The Mary Show (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMary Neely brings her favorite comedians and variety acts together for a night of comedy but! There's more... Each show ends with a Broadway performer singing a show stopping tune. With special guests: Sabrina Brier, Joey Dardano, Nina Tarr, Richard Perez, Ike Ufomadu, Zach Schiffman and more? Piano by Farrah Rotman Starts 7:30PM ET
Reasons to be Cheerful’s Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things (in NYC)
The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York, NY, United StatesIn celebration of the 5th anniversary of Reasons to be Cheerful RTBC, David Byrne's solutions-based nonprofit magazine, the multi-disciplinary artist will host Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things, a one night only raucous and inspiring variety show at Town Hall on October 8th at 8 pm! The night promises to be celebratory, zany, and propelled by the amazingness of humans and the beautiful ways we connect with each other. Proceeds support Reasons to be Cheerful, a project of Byrne's nonprofit, Arbutus. […]
SHOWBIZ BABY! (in NYC)
Easy Lover 790 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesOkay but what if stand-up comedy was actually fun? SHOWBIZ BABY! is a comedy variety show hosted by infamous television & motion picture producer Tony "Showbiz" Bartucci... a can't-miss, won't-miss, shouldn't-miss, probably-could miss time of your LIFE. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: Live comedy & music Free giveaways General chaos FEATURING COMEDY BY... Jenny Zigrino (Comedy Central, HBO, NBC, TBS) Maddy Kelly (NYT, Just For Laughs) Noah Miller (the Internet) Max Higgins (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) ... & more!!! Starts 8PM ET
Soaked (in LA)
Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJoin the team at DigDeep for an epic evening of creating joy and connection through laughter, while raising awareness and funds for our critical work to bring running water to families across the country. We’ve got some amazing friends stopping by to lend their support – the evening will be hosted by Matt Rogers, the comedian, actor and co-host of pop culture podcast Las Culturistas and will feature a special guest appearance from from actress and television personality, Chrishell Stause (Selling Sunset). That’s not […]
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
Secret Third Thing: Comics, Comedy, & Chaos (in NYC)
Rubulad 389 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesSecret Third Thing is a monthly community event and show centering cartoonists, comedians, and multimedia artists who don't necessarily fit nicely into either of those categories! FEATURING Natasha Allegri - @natazilla Chris Hastings - @drhastingsfunnies Lucyana Randall - @lucyanarandall Jaffer Khan - @jafferkhancomic DJ set by Rabbit Crime - @rabbitcrime Bites by Slutty Food - @slutty.food And your host, Siah Starts 8PM ET
Milan Patel Headlines at the Lyric Hyperion (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMilan Patel brings on LA's best stand-up comedians, animation, and improv. lineup: Milan Patel (Netflix is a Joke) Eli Lutsky (Ediburgh Festival) Alia Atkins (Bergamot Festival) Dylan Subiza animation from: Harpal Khosla improv from: God Save the Queen Starts 9:30PM PT
Triplet Auditions, HOLLYWOOD STYLE! (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesNew York-based twin 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 comedy show where two sisters from the very same mister host the best talents in town and do some rapid-fire twin comedy along the way! Triplet Auditions: because it would be messed up to call the show 2 Girls 1 Womb. Starts 7:30PM PT
Schtick A Pole In It: Country Music Edition (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 Weekend we have a musical theme and since it's Rocktober we're gonna ROCK! […]
The Grim Reaper presents: A Variety Show (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDeath is coming to Bushwick! For one night only, The Grim Reaper (death personified, the angel of death) visits the mortal realm to host a variety show with comedy, music and a friendly reminder of your inevitable end. Featuring: Tallie Medel @talliemedel Tim Platt @iamkingbozo Sebastian Adé @sebastianxade River L. Ramirez @pileoftears Starts 8:30PM 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 @ […]
Opposite Day – A Comedy Variety Show with Maddy Kelly (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMaddy Kelly (JFL, Let's Make A Sci Fi) is in New York and hosting a hilarious comedy variety show at the blessed time of 10pm. You know what they say - anything can happen at 10pm! Lineup to come. Starts 10PM ET
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
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 @ […]
Stamptown (in LA)
The Bourbon Room 6356 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA raunchy, chaotic and full-on fringe experience, Stamptown is a late-night variety show featuring the best alternative performance on the international circuit. Hosted by the bad boy of clown, Zach Zucker, this show has packed out rooms and sold out runs at Glastonbury, Soho Theatre, Edinburgh Fringe, Melbourne International Comedy Festival, and Off-Broadway for the NY Comedy Festival. Featuring: TBA Starts 8PM PT
Que Risa: A Hispanic Heritage Month Comedy Show (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesPaul Heredia and Marcelle Pallais-Debayle are hosting a variety show to celebrate UCB's most illustrious Hispanic talent! Sketches! Characters! Stand-up! Games! and More! Featuring: Jesse Esparza, Carolina Montenegro, Greg Santos, Vivian Gil, Laura De La Fuente, Lu Gonzalez, Will Martinez, Carlos Orlando, Claudio Saavedra, Jay Pichardo, Jennifer Polania, Julia Musolino, Andrew Santiago, Mariel Sena, Eli Gonzalez, Nina P. Castro, Skarlett Redd, Jillian Ruvalcaba, Jared Lomeli, Marcelina Chavira, Jasmine Adriana, Annie Griggs, Rocio Prado, Natasha Perez, Anna Salinas, Heather Alarcón Higginbotham, July Diaz, Adri Diaz Starts/streams […]
Cory and his mom host a show at Union Hall (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesCory's mom, Judy Lane (City of Vista Strawberry Festival Runner Up) is in town for her birthday. They've decided to debut a comedy duo 27 years in the making. Come watch Judy's award almost winning set from the City of Vista Strawberry festival along with sketches and stand-up from some of New York's finest comedians. Critics are calling them the best Mother-Son Comedy duo in town, therapists are calling it "Concerning." With special guests: Gabby Bryan, Stef Dag, Joey Dardano, Camden Garcia, and more! Starts 7:30PM […]
Stamptown proudly presents Jack Tucker: Comedy Standup Hour (in LA)
The Bourbon Room 6356 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAfter a ten week run Off-Broadway in NYC with four extensions, an international tour and a New York Times Critic’s Pick, the bad boy of clown Zach Zucker returns to LA with his award-winning, alter-ego: Jack Tucker A well-respected journeyman and bonafide legend on the Upstate New York regional comedy scene, Jack Tucker is the ultimate comedian's comedian. Fighting to save his marriage, regain the respect of his son, and pay off countless loansharks looking to collect their debts, Tucker […]