Variety
Batty Fang (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBatty Fang is a night of stand-up, sketch, and solo characters all woven together into an absurdist little blanket for you to wrap yourself up in. The blanket is warm, the blanket is soft, the blanket smells like grandmother... sorry, this show isn't about blankets - I don't know what I'm talking about. If you're looking for a show about blankets, I'd suggest googling "Blanket Show" or some such phrase. But if you're looking for a show featuring a variety […]
Pillow Fort Cinema Club LIVE!!!! (in LA)
Whammy! Analog Media 2514 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHello Nerds! Welcome to the sleepover. At Pillow Fort Cinema Club, every night is a slumber party! We’re giving our friends a night of VHS and Comedy like it’s 1999. We’ve got stand up, tv shows, games, and you the audience are very much encouraged to participate. Our 2 comedians will start the show off with quick 5 minute sets, then audience members will be asked to play a game to determine what tape we watch that night! Then get […]
Seven Minutes in Heaven Presents: Gods of the Mic (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA Variety Showcase featuring the best musicians, hilarious standups, kooky clowns and more that have come through Lyric's Seven Minutes in Heaven Variety Mic. Hosted by Dana Weddle and Jason Kaye. Featuring: George McAuliffe Arthur Steur Jen Liv Emily Maverick Chrissa Sparkles Jason Horton Starts 9:30PM PT
Vintage Basement w/ Max & Nicky Weinbach! (in LA)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesVintage Basement is a neo-retro night of stand-up comedy and music produced by From New York-based twin brothers Max and Nicky Weinbach. With Special Guests Hannah Einbeinder Aparna Nancherla Brent Weinbach Nate Craig Nick Stargu Starts 7:30PM PT
World’s Biggest Army: Talent Show (in NYC)
littlefield 635 Sackett Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPodcast About List, Home Planet, and Pierce Campion present a night of music, poetry, and acrobatics from Van Buren Middle School's most talented students and teachers. Starts 8PM ET
Kyle Dunnigan (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesKyle Dunnigan is an Emmy, Peabody and Writer’s Guild Award winning comedy writer. He also won an Emmy for the most outstanding original music for the song “Girl You Don’t Need Make Up”. He stars as Johnny Carson and Walter Cronkite in the new Jerry Seinfeld movie, Unfrosted on Netflix and Eddie in Adam Carolla’s animated series, "Mr. Birchum". He also starred in several sketches on the hit Comedy Central show “Inside Amy Schumer” and recurred on “Reno 911” as Craig a.k.a The […]
Welcome to the Dino Party (in NYC)
Q.E.D. Astoria 27-16 23rd Avenue, Queens, NY, United StatesJoin Dino Stamatopoulos for music and comedy and fun! You know Dino from Mr. Show, Morel Orel, Community, and a million other things. Plus he will be joined by his podcast buddy, stand-up comic, Lisa Corrao from Nickelodeon, Sirius/Xm, and also she’s the last comic to tour w Gilbert Gottfried. 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.
Anna Roisman: Impressionista (in NYC)
The Public Theater 425 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, United StatesKyle Dunnigan is an Emmy, Peabody and Writer’s Guild Award winning comedy writer. He also won an Emmy for the most outstanding original music for the song “Girl You Don’t Need Make Up”. He stars as Johnny Carson and Walter Cronkite in the new Jerry Seinfeld movie, Unfrosted on Netflix and Eddie in Adam Carolla’s animated series, "Mr. Birchum". He also starred in several sketches on the hit Comedy Central show “Inside Amy Schumer” and recurred on “Reno 911” as Craig a.k.a The […]
Wilt & Hakey (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesWake up and smell the apple dance because Wilt and Hakey (Will Duncan and Haley Stiel) are putting on a comedy show that's going to end summer once and for all. Come see them do their half hours of comedy with an opening set by the famous Richard Perez. Starts 7:30PM ET
Democratic National CAMvention (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA sweet lil’ show raising $$ for Kamala the night before the DNC. A sweet lil’ show hosted by Cameron Esposito featuring some amazing stand up comedians coming together to raise some $$ for Kamala the night before the DNC. Featuring: Aparna Nancherla, Langston Kerman & Dylan Adler Starts/streams 7PM PT/10PM ET
The P*ssy Hat Show (in NYC)
C'mon Everybody 325 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHosted by Victoria Pandeirada and Mera Caulfield, with guests Blake Andrews, Shan Fahey, Max Wittert. Plus a video from Chloe Michelle and Gracie Hirsch. Starts 8PM ET
Josh Fadem & Johnny Pemberton (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesBanished from the United States, Josh Fadem and Johnny Pemberton have been performing together overseas for decades. Thanks to a loophole in the consulate proceedings the mastermind comedic duo has been granted a final chance to exhibit their unique brand of commentary and physical prowess on the Lyric Hyperion stages in Los Angeles. Don't miss this opportunity to see for yourself the perfect intersection of grace and bewilderment, because THEY WILL NEVER DO THIS AGAIN! Starts 7:30PM PT
Likeminds! Comedy + Trivia (in LA w/Livestream)
Dynasty Typewriter at Hayworth Theater 2511 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLikeminds! is a trivia game show that takes the fact-filled fun of a pub quiz and combines it with the quick-witted comedy of an improv show. Host Joey Bland (Improvised Shakespeare, Jeopardy!) takes two hilarious comedian competitors and faces them off in a head-to-head battle of the wits along with lots of help from the audience! It's like if Jeopardy & Taskmaster had a really smart baby! With Special Guests Rob Corddry, Vic Michaelis, Shantira Jackson, and Ashley Ward! Starts/streams […]
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.
Mama Leslie Shows Off Her Babies (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMama Leslie, notoriously underrated entertainer within the 40+ scene, is visiting from The Lone Star State, and is ready to showcase the comedic stylings of an all star lineup of performers she refers to as her children (literal). Hosted by Juliet Prather (MTV, No Budge) as Mama Leslie, and featuring Dash Turner (Solar Opposites, Krapopolis, Rutherford Falls), Courtney O’Donnell (Planet Courtney, Outdoor Seating), Ronald Metellus (ZIWE, The Onion, Gridiron Heights), and more- this is sure to be one rowdy rodeo […]
Jordan Show (in NYC)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesJordan Show is a live late night talk show hosted by cultural critic and performer Jordan Coley (The New Yorker, GQ, The Nation, NPR). Each month, Jordan presents a blend of standup, video sketches, and irreverent interviews, pulling guests from a unique cross-section of the music industry, art world, film &tv, and beyond. Past guests include award-winning critic Vinson Cunningham of The New Yorker, filmmaker Alex Huggins (The Curse, Showtime), actor and comedian Sabrina Wu (Verified Stand-Up, Netflix), and musical performances from buzzing independent acts like Chanel […]
A PEAK EXPERIENCE with The Manimals + Zoe Briskey (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesA PEAK EXPERIENCE with The Manimals + Zoe Briskey Hosted by Sara Hennessey Have you ever wished you could transform your life? Wished you could realize your truest self? Wished you were a little bit taller, a baller, etc? Queer glam rock band The Manimals are thrilled to celebrate their most recent single “Peak Experiences” with an evening of music, comedy, and transcendental happenings at Club Cumming on Friday August 23rd! Wear glitter and take part in our End of Summer ritual- […]
Drag Brunch (in NYC)
Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United StatesJoin our resident queens for another fun brunch while we reenact some of your favorite childhood cartoons, as well as some of your more grown-up TV shows. Come ready to tip your queens, have a drink, and enjoy a great show! Starts 2:30PM PT
Scream Gardens (in LA)
The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesScream Gardens is a comedic mockumentary co-created by Sam Nulman (Girls5Eva) andJenson Titus (Trixie Motel) that follows the self-serious cast and crew of a theme park as they prepare for their upcoming Halloween season. Join the cast, creators and their scary funny friends for a variety show + screening of the short film. FEATURING: APARNA NANCHERLA SANDY HONIG DYLAN ADLER HANNAH PILKES BEST ACTRESS Hosted by JENSON TITUS 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.
Darling Tallie (in NYC)
Brooklyn Comedy Collective 167 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesDARLING TALLIE is a hybrid dance night + comedy show hosted by big bitch Tallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once) Do u need a loving, joyful, comedy variety show celebrating absurdity and the art of dance? Oh my, YES. Come hot, your crush is watching. Featuring: @talliemedel @brittany.goblin.carney @rileysoloner @macoloredculkin @richard_perez Starts 8PM ET
SPIKE & HONEY: ENERGY (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United Statesfrom the creators of Jeopargay! on thursday August 29th, Spike Einbinder (Problemista, Fantasmas) and Honey Pluton (Up Good) take you on a journey with all-new standup, sketch and more ! come witness these minds draw laughter from the stone that is the concept of “ENERGY” One Night Only: Feel it. Believe it. Starts 10PM ET
The Garage Show (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe 3rd Garage Show is on! Come hang and watch a killer lineup of outdoor comedy, music, and BBQ! Message @jeremypolson or @qboyes for the address. Suggested donation $5! Featuring: Lucy Grebin Shay Bares Matt Klein & Alyssa Sabo Shay Bares Starts 7:30PM PT
Speedface (in LA)-POSTPONED
Pack Theater 1615 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThe evil Dr. Timef**k has a Prisoner. His name is Speedface. For one final time, Dr. Timef**k presents acts who each have 100 seconds to entertain Speedface with comedy, action, live stunts, and chaos. When anything goes in the name of entertainment, what will they do with their 100 seconds? Show from 9PM-Whenever. Party afterwards. LINEUP Chad Damiani John Milhiser Kyle Mizono Hal Rudnick Kristin Wallace Reshma Meister Leroy Patterson Bobby Ramos Marcelina Chavira Mr. Horsepower Joey Clift Colin Stanley […]
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 10PM PT 2 min. for stand-up 4 min. for desk bit 1 item min.
The Lanessa Show (in NYC)
Club Cumming 505 East 6th Street, New York, NY, United StatesAn unforgettable night where you tell your problems to musician-comedian, Lanessa Long, and she improvises songs on the spot solving them. This improvised musical-clown-comedy-cabaret-celebration helps you turn your lemons into…slightly sweeter lemons. This show is perfect for second dates, bachelorette parties, girls fresh out of situationships, people who need help. SPECIAL GUESTS TO BE ANNOUNCED SEPTEMBER THEME IS: BACK TO SCHOOL. DRESSING UP ENCOURAGED. 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.
Max Beasley Presents (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesMax Beasley Presents is, top to bottom and simply put, the highest quality comedy showcase in Los Angeles, featuring all of Max's funny and famous friends, and put together by your favorite comedian's favorite youngish comedian, Max Beasley (Adult Swim, MAX, so many podcasts, said to be "a good hang", knows everyone). You don't want to miss a night of magic, mayhem, music, and peeing your underwear from laughing so hard. If you do miss it, what are you going […]
CRUSH – Marley Gotterer: The Strongest Woman in New York (in NYC)
The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesQuestion: have you ever seen the hottest girl in your life crush a watermelon in between her thighs while holding three twinks on her back while rapping? That’s what I thought…The two time champion of Twinks vs. Dolls Olympics, Marley Gotterer, headlines The Bell House in Brooklyn, NY for ONE NIGHT ONLY showing you her strength of body and of mind. PAPER Magazine calls her a “comedian” as well as “a general agent of chaos.” Interview Magazine states she is, “The […]
Love, Sex, & Magic: Comedy Variety Show (in NYC)
Arlo Williamsburg 96 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesMake your worries disappear at New York's sexiest comedy variety show. Join your host "Crushworthy Comedian" (Time Out New York) Jenny Gorelick for an evening of delights. Unfortunately, Jenny's ex is a magician. She was seeing him, now she doesn't. And though she does not identify as a magician, she does identify as petty, and she has a few tricks up her sleeve. Prepare to be amazed by the best and horniest late night acts across the 5 boroughs, including […]
SLOP (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesBuckle up for a night of high octane, wild-style improv that will disintegrate every hair follicle on your body! Featuring special guests Ladies Who Ranch (Comedy Central, The Daily Show, Adult Swim) and standup comedy by Mark Little (Conan, Just For Laughs). SLOP is a Brooklyn based comedy creature made out of Grant Cleaveland, Joe Harrington, and Levi Collins. Known for their highly physical, weird ass style, SLOP recently made waves in the NYC improv scene by winning nine rounds of UCB’s Cagematch in a […]
Cry Baby (in LA)
Secret LA Location Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Non Plus Ultra Non Plus Ultra presents... CRY BABY A Variety Show featuring: Ru Anderson Carmen Christopher Taylor Ortega Chike Robinson Natalie Rotter-Laitman music by: Ikey Starts 8PM PT
Garrett & Allison’s Big Night (in NYC)
UCB NYC 242 East 14th Street, New York, NY, United StatesGlamorous comedians Allison O'Conor and Garrett Williams present a lineup of the hottest comedians in showbiz. With special guests Jes Tom, The Meschke Twins, Jo Sunday, and Rachel Coster Starts 10PM ET
Babuthy Variety Hour (in LA)
Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesRed hot couple Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy (Sandy Wexler, NFL on FOX) and Patrick Babbitt (Community, Black-ish, Jimmy Kimmel Live) come together for a wide-ranging comedy variety show where every act is played by the couple themselves. Jackie and Patrick test their marriage with a full hour of comedy you won't want to miss. Featuring: Patrick Babbitt (Community, Black-ish, Jimmy Kimmel Live) - @patrickbabbitt Jackie Gonzalez-Durruthy (Sandy Wexler, NFL on FOX) - @jackiedurruthy Special guests! Directed by Ithamar Enriquez (Wanda Vision, Arrested […]
IT GIRLS (in NYC)
Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesHosted by Clare Austen-Smith, Rima Parikh, and Carly Kane IT GIRLS brings you the best comics in NYC for a party of stand-up, PowerPoints, and alt-comedy. With special guests Molly Kearney, Grace Johnson, and Mariah Oxley Starts 10PM ET
Late Night Monthly (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesLate Night Monthly (tentative title) is a monthly (subject to availability of the theater) variety show showcasing some of LA’s best up-and-coming talent alongside more established comedians doing their favorite sketches, bits, stand-up, and more. Will there be suits? Live music? Desks? Celebrity guests? You bet! Hosted by Johnny Carsons: Dana Bell, Skyler Madsen, Luke Moran, and Jeremy Schmidt Featuring: Ali Macofsky, Opey Olagbaju, Logan Guntzelman, Lizzy Cooperman, Rachel Pegram, Kim & Aliya, Brandon Burkhart Starts 10:30PM PT
Catsby (in LA)
The Clubhouse 1607 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCATSBY IS BACK! For all my new clown friends, Catsby is a show Chad Damiani created over a decade ago. At first, it was a traditional indie improv show, but — as he evolved as a performer — it became a super-sized laboratory for clown and experimental comedy. It’s also a show that strives to highlight new voices and give them a chance to perform (and learn) from more seasoned players. Featuring: Chad Damiani Does Silent Improv w/Kevin Krieger w/live […]
BAPHTA (in NYC)
Good Judy 563 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesThe auteurs behind BAPHTA (not to be confused with the British Academy of Film and Television and Art) have rounded up some of New York's biggest superstars and weirdos for a night of comedy, tragedy, and above all else, pure artistry. BAPHTA, composed of two weirdos Tim Kov and Andy Ward, performs their signature song and dance all over the city, and have been featured in New York Magazine’s Vulture and The New York Times. 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.