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SF Sketchfest 2023 Adds Fred Armisen Residency, James Adomian, Alison Leiby, and More
December 5, 2022
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SF Sketchfest, the first mighty comedy festival of every year, is really happening once more. The nearly three week comedy extravaganza that takes over all of SF already has a gigantic line-up, but has just announced more than a few additions that might just make you make the trek to San Francisco if you weren’t already planning to (or just going in general if you already live in the Bay Area).

Just added for 2023 SF Sketchfest are:

  • Fred Armisen Residency: Comedy for Bass Players but Everyone is Welcome
    3 nights with a different guest bass player each night – special guests TBA
  • The Red Room Orchestra play the music of “Twin Peaks” & “Repo Man”
  • Dumb People Town with The Sklar Bros. and Daniel Van Kirk
  • James Adomian with Jes Tom
  • Ilana Glazer Presents: Alison Leiby: Oh God, A Show About Abortion
  • Mic Drop: A Night of Music, Rap and Comedy with Drennon Davis, EpicLLOYD, Eliza Skinner and more
  • Behind the Bastards with Robert Evans
  • The Setup with Abhay and Richard Sarvate

Again, this edition of the festival runs from 1/20-2/5 and, you’re thinking what we’re thinking, you’ll want to go snag tickets here.

Pick of the Day: Lance Bangs Screens Recent & Archival Footage (in LA) 9/3
August 26, 2022
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From Moses Storm‘s critically acclaimed debut special to Jackass to a music video made especially for the late George Harrison, there are seemingly so few things that Lance Bangs hasn’t done with some kind of motion picture camera. That said, there is so much in Lance’s archives that’s worthy of having its own exhibition in some sort of contemporary art museum that the general public haven’t ever come close to seeing.

That’s why it’s important to absolutely be in attendance whenever Lance does his every-once-in-awhile screenings where he shows a specially curated selection from his own personal archives, which, thankfully will be happening Sat. Sept. 3rd at 7:30PM at Brain Dead Studios on Fairfax in LA.

As if that wasn’t special enough, Lance will present special performances from Fred Armisen and Natalie Palamides, music from Britt Walford (Slint, The Breeders) David Pajo (Slint, Gang of Four) Nick Zinner (Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Head Wound City) Mike Watt (Minutemen, Dos, Firehose) and other special guests (as well as DJ sets by Chris Holmes, SAM i, and friends).

Tickets for all of this are $25 and you really ought to snag them here before they sell out.

Illustration by the one and only Dave Kloc.

Get Your First Look at Los Espookys’ Season 2
July 29, 2022
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Long ago, in the Summer of 2019, Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen unleashed the horror fantasy comedy series Los Espookys into the world. The mesh of all those genres were only starting to come into prominence (and What We Do in the Shadows definitely hadn’t gotten its due yet) and Los Espookys, especially with the original voices of Torres and Fabrega, was truly unlike anything that had been on television before.

The macabre has never been this trippy and funny and, on this side of the pandemic, it might be the perfect thing for Summer 2022. You can see for yourself in the first look at season 2 here, which is finally coming over 3 years after its series premiere.

 

Then, make a reminder on your phone for Fri. Sept. 16th when Los Espookys officially returns, exclusively on HBO.

Pick of the Day: Lance Bangs Presents (in LA) 9/2
June 28, 2022
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If you Google “Lance Bangs”, you’ll first read that he’s an American Filmmaker. While that’s very true, Bangs is also a curator of the underground, seeking out those thrilling voices, often in and around comedy that you hope to bare witness to at a live comedy and/or music show. Having worked with the likes of Jackass to Tyler the Creator to Marc Maron to Nirvana to George Harrison to John Hodgman to his latest work on Moses Storm’s acclaimed HBO special, Trash White, Bangs is one of the most respected figures behind the scenes.

So, the fact that he’s curating a very special night of comedy at The Elysian come Fri. Sept. 2nd should be something you mark down on your calendar immediately, right after you immediately get tickets.

The line-up features some of the best folks he’s worked with that happen to be some of the best, most clever, most subversive, funny voices in comedy.

That includes:

  • Fred Armisen
  • Reggie Watts
  • Girl God
  • Natalie Palamides
  • Caleb Hearon
  • Moses Storm
  • Brandon Wardell
  • Ian Karmel
  • David Gborie

It’s such a stellar line-up and you can see all of that for only $20. Go get your tickets for Lance Bangs Presents @ The Elysian on 9/2 right here.

Largo at the Coronet Theatre Is Officially Back Starting in July
June 25, 2021
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One of LA’s most treasured venues when it comes to comedy is the Largo at the Coronet Theatre. It was home to a big handful of the best and biggest acts in LA that wanted to play a special sort of intimate crowd. Patton Oswalt, Sarah Silverman, Ben Schwartz/Thomas Middleditch, etc. etc. all played here regularly.
Then, for the pandemic, Largo had to close its doors like every other venue in town and its fate seem to hang in the balance of however long they would have to keep it dark. Thankfully, Conan O’Brien and Team Coco opted to tape the last leg of Conan at Largo and now the venue is set to reopen its doors with the same sort of very special, very intimate, exclusive performances that they’re renowned for.
Thus far, their schedule is as follows:
July 9 – Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies
July 10 – Ben Schwartz. Friends. Improv.
July 11 – Patton Oswalt and Friends
July 12 – Margaret Cho and Friends (with Atsuko Okatsuka & Demitri Martin)
July 13 – Pete Holmes: Living At Largo (with special guests Reggie Watts, Lara Beitz, and more!)
July 14 – An Evening with Fortune Feimster and Tom Papa (with special guest Bill Burr)
July 15 – Fred Armisen and Friends
July 16 – Chelsea Peretti and Friends
Tickets go on sale for all of these shows on Monday, Jun. 28th at 10AM PT and you best make a reminder as they will very likely sell out very fast like they used to in the before times.

Please Enjoy Trailer for Indie Horror Comedy Set in LA Comedy Scene “Too Late”
April 30, 2021
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The wires between comedy and horror get marvelously crossed more and more these days to produce some great, out-of-left field movies and TV shows (just think of a good fifth of what Adult Swim puts out). Another entry into this burgeoning hybrid genre is the upcoming indie film, Too Late.

This particular film from D.W. Thomas actually takes the intersection of comedy and horror quite literally as the story is set in the LA comedy scene coupled with a dark, evil presence nestled deep within it. Beloved LA venue Dynasty Typewriter is prominently featured as our so many LA comedy staples including stars Alyssa Limperis and Ron Lynch (who seems to be playing an insidious alternate version of himself/host of the famed Tomorrow! w/Ron Lynch) as well as supporting cast Will Weldon, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Fred Armisen, Jenny Zigrino, and Brooks Wheelan.

See what Thomas has cooked up with the trailer for Too Late here, then look for its release on Fri. Jun. 25th.

Pick of the Day: NYE Comedy Mega Show 2021
December 28, 2020
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Though it has to be virtual, NYE’s comedy shows are still very much happening and they’re streaming from all around the globe (which should make it so much easier to tune into whatever your favorite(s) might be).

We’d like to start off by highlighting one of this particular NYE’s Comedy Mega Show that’ll ring in the New Year for the East Coast and the Midwest as well as feature a grand line-up of Reggie Watts, Natasha Leggero, Moshe Kasher, Fred Armisen, Brent Weinbach, and Andrew Michaan. Whether that would be in person or not, that’s pretty stellar for a New Year’s Eve comedy line-up.

Luckily, you can stream it safely from home and remember that time kind of still functions.

NYE’s Comedy Mega Show starts on Dec. 31st 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET and tickets are $15-$25. Go get them here.

Showtime Orders Up Astronaut Workplace Comedy “Moonbase 8” With Armisen, Heidecker, and Reilly
August 20, 2020
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Joining in with Space Force and Avenue 5, there is going to be another space-centric workplace-ish comedy, time time coming from Showtime. Entitled Moonbase 8, it comes from the minds of series stars Fred Armisen, Tim Heidecker, and John C. Reilly and Jonathan Krisel who was instrumental to Baskets and Portlandia behind the camera.

Is it a trend of not-so-distant-future live action workplace comedy that is coming? It might be too early to tell, but three of them (and countless others that are undoubtedly in development) certainly signals networks sharing in a vision with their programming/development slates.

The quartet of Armisen, Heidecker, C. Reilly, and Krisel does excite us to think of a subtle, yet out-there comedy that tangles with the strangeness, in their own niche of strangeness, of attempting to go to the final frontier. Moonbase 8 is set to premiere in the fall and, with A24 attached, we can’t wait to see what super-stylish look they come up with for this.

Please Enjoy Trailer for Paula Pell and John Lutz’s Mystery Comedy “Mapleworth Murders”
August 6, 2020
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Quibi really did snatch up quite a bit of content when amassing their war chest before their launch a few months ago. Even though so many folks that opted in for a free trial didn’t stick around after said free trial ended, Quibi can still stand tall with some recent Emmy nominations and still having shows up their sleeve that might just catch your eye once they roll them out.

One of those series is coming very soon, Mon. Aug. 10th in fact, from Paula Pell and John Lutz called Mapleworth Murders. From the trailer, the series not only trails murderers in a humble, sleepy town, but also calls into question why (as with so many similar mystery/crime shows) have so many murderers in one place. Mapleworth Murders boasts quite the ensemble cast with Maya Rudolph, Fred Armisen, D’Arcy Carden, Tim Meadows, Patton Oswalt, Jack McBrayer, Pam Murphy, Ben Warheit, Annie Mumolo, Ike Barinholtz, Marry Holland, James Anderson, and Drew Tarver.

Whether or not you’ve got or still have Quibi, you can certainly enjoy Pell and Lutz’s joyful send-up of Murder She Wrote with its official trailer here.

Pick of the Day: Tomorrow with Ron Lynch 15th Anniversary
July 23, 2020
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You’ve seen that many annual, big time, tent pole events are opting to go virtual because of the global pandemic rather than just entirely postpone or cancel their plans for 2020. Comic-Con and JFL are indeed going to live-stream events and the same will be true of Tomorrow with Ron Lynch, the LA comedy variety treasure that has been faithfully bringing the weird/wonderful/hilarious to LA crowds every Saturday night now for 15 years.

This first virtual anniversary of Tomorrow with Ron Lynch will take place on Instagram Live where host Ron Lynch has been keeping Tomorrow going for months now @ronlynch1 on Saturdays at 11PM PT/2AM EST.

For the anniversary shows, they always round up some big guests as well as their all time favorites and this time is no different. Here’s the line-up for this Saturday’s 15 Year Anniversary:

Fred Armisen
David Arquette
Kate Micucci
Brendon Small
Craig Anton
Brett Loudermilk
Bangs the Clown
Jay London
THE CORE 4
Chris Walsh
Katie Crown
Brian Barlow
Davey Johnson
Michael Mortilla
Martin Olson
You might not get the complimentary food or cheap toys/party favors that normally come with every Tomorrow anniversary, but the delightfully strange spirit of Tomorrow with Ron Lynch will definitely be there like it always has been, whether virtually or in person.

Again, tune in on Sat. Jul. 25th at 11PM PT/2AM EST @ronlynch1 on IG Live

Pick of the Day: Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky 7/21
July 16, 2020
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Vintage Basement with Max and Nicky had kept their semi-retro, semi-absurdist comedy/music variety show going pretty regularly as a live-stream at the start of quarantine, but have taken a bit of a break lately.

However, they’re back for July and they’ve got a powerhouse line-up of Fred Armisen, Aparna Nancherla, and Reggie Watts (and more are TBA!). No matter who Max and Nicky Weinbach have on their show, it’s always a charming, refreshing, stylish and silly collection of bits and song.

This edition of Vintage Basement with Max & Nicky will also be presented by the beloved LA venue, Dynasty Typewriter & Y’All Got a Radio and 10% of ticket sales will be going to the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

All you have to spend for one hell of a show and giving a little to the NAACP LDF is $5-$10. So, go get your tickets ASAP here.

Get a Closer Look of What’s Going on in “Los Espookys”
May 28, 2019
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The trailer for Los Espookys already had us very excited for what could be one of HBO’s most intriguing new, high-concept comedies in awhile. Still, there is still plenty of mystery as to the characters, stories, etc. that Fred Armisen, Ana Fabrega, and Julio Torres have cooking.

Conveniently, this behind-the-scenes inside look into the world of Los Espookys just got posted and, we have to say, we’re even more enticed for what’s to come. 
May 20, 2019
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Already, the trailer for Los Espookys has us hooked for the possibilities of what weird horror comedy that creators Julio Torres, Ana Fabrega, and Fred Armisen all have up their sleeves.

The premiere will be on Jun. 14th, but you’ll get a chance to see Los Espookys up close and personal at The Regent downtown just a few days after. Go get your tickets now for $30 (they kick up to $37.50 day of).

Los Espookys Trailer Shows That HBO Might Have Some Special on Their Hands
May 17, 2019
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If you follow the comedy of Los Espookys creators Fred Armisen, Julio Torres, and Ana Fabrega, you’ll know that you’re in for something delightfully off-kilter with whatever they’re doing.

They’re bilingual comedy horror series Los Espookys is no different as it follows a latinx group that gets hired to give folks terrifying experiences (some of which might be a little too real?). This trailer really whet our appetite for this is so vastly different from anything else on TV right now. See for yourself here.

If you’re digging Los Espookys like us, make note of the premiere date, Fri. June 14th at HBO.

HBO Orders Spanish-Language Comedy ‘Los Espookys’ Written by Fred Armisen, Julio Torres, and Ana Fabrega to Series
July 2, 2018
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HBO Orders Spanish-Language Comedy ‘Los Espookys’ Written by Fred Armisen, Julio Torres, and Ana Fabrega to Series

Well, this is a much welcome surprise to find its way to HBO. 

In case you didn’t know, Julio Torres and Ana Fabrega have been been off-beat English language comedy gems for quite some time and we can only imagine what will come with a Spanish language comedy that they’re writing with Armisen. They’ll also been co-starring in Los Espookys with Fred as well as Bernardo Velasco and Cassandra Ciangherotti.

From the sounds of it, Los Espookys sounds kind of like Atlanta on FX, but done in Mexico City and focuses in on trying to make it in the horror genre rather than rap. That’s pretty much all we need to hear to wait with bated breath for the first teaser/trailer.
May 4, 2018
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It’s almost needless to say that this line-up for Let’s Save the Future is pretty massive and this event will undoubtedly sell out.

Also, Action Civics LA, the organization behind this event, sounds pretty great:

Action Civics LA is a non-profit dedicated to empowering inner-city youth to be informed and active citizens and community leaders. Modeled after Mikva Challenge (the successful civic engagement program developed for youth in Chicago), Action Civics LA provides opportunities for young people in Southern California to engage in political action, community problem-solving, and seeks to increase youth voice in local decision-making processes.

Get tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, screenings, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
February 20, 2018
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Not only should you buy a ticket to this show to raise money in the fight to end gun violence here in America, but the line-up, as you can see, is star-studded and the show will probably sell out very quickly.

Get tickets here.

The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.

Fred Armisen Is Doing a Netflix Comedy Special “Standup for Drummers”
January 26, 2018
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Fred Armisen is taking his many comedic skills in putting them all in one comedy special, Standup for Drummers. That includes impressions, drumming, a generally asymmetrical approach to humor, regional impressions, very niche impressions that have nothing to do with regions, and repetition for comedic effect.

See for yourself in the trailer.

Standup for Drummers starts streaming on Netflix on Tuesday, Feb. 6th.

The 8th and Final Season of Portlandia Premieres Tonight
January 19, 2018
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It just might like yesterday that you were joking about putting a bird on it, but Portlandia has had one hell of a run as a sketch comedy show on IFC.

Most TV shows, especially sketch shows, don’t make it this far. Keep that in mind along with the surprising, but delightful pairing of Carrie Brownstein and Fred Armisen as the final season kicks off tonight at 10PM tonight on IFC.

Here’s the Trailer for the 8th and Final Season of Portlandia
January 3, 2018
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Later this month, the final venture into Portlandia will begin as the characters of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein will return for the 8th and final season.

Here’s a trailer for what they’ve got in store for us all.

The last leg of Portlandia premieres Thurs., Jan. 18th at 10PM on IFC.

Watch Portlandia Season 8′s First Sketch That Wastes No Time in Satirizing Sexism in the 2017-2018 Workplace
December 6, 2017
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The 8th and final season of Portlandia is set to arrive on Thursday, January 18th at 10PM on IFC, which we’re sure you’re making a reminder of right now.

In preparation of that, they released a whole sketch rather than a teaser or a trailer that’s as timely as can be as the trail of men brought down by their history of sexual harassment moves forward every single day. They do it in their own quirky Portlandia way of course.

See for yourself here.

Watch Full Trailer for Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s “Big Mouth”
September 13, 2017
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As they’ve already hinted at, Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg’s animated comedy Big Mouth, Netflix’s latest animated series geared towards adults, will revel in the surprising highs and the gross lows of puberty. In fact, there’s a bit of magical realism woven through that might just set this series apart from other coming-of-age animated series.

See for yourself in the full trailer here.

Big Mouth starts streaming on Netflix on Friday, September 29th.

Fantastical Animated Adolescence Comedy “Big Mouth” Gets Beautifully Nightmarish Teasers
August 23, 2017
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It would seem that Bill Burr’s F Is For Family paved the way for animated comedies dealing with childhood, but aren’t necessarily “family friendly”. 

From Nick Kroll:

It’s about the beautiful nightmare that is puberty and adolescence. The show is based on me and my childhood best friend Andrew Goldberg’s real lives in middle school. It premieres on @netflix September 29th. I cannot wait for people to see it! Cast includes: me, @johnmulaney @jennyslate #jessiklein #jasonmantzoukas @sordociego (Fred Armisen) #mayarudolph @jordanpeele and many more amazingly talented folks.

Watch these teasers and you’ll see exactly what Kroll is saying.

Big Mouth starts streaming on Netflix on Friday, September 29th.

Art from “Portlandia” Now on Sale to Raise Proceeds for P:EAR
June 17, 2017
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Art from “Portlandia” Now on Sale to Raise Proceeds for P:EAR

Forget about just putting a bird on it. You now have the chance to put a piece of Portlandia on whatever you heart desires as art from the show is on sale to support P:EAR, a Portland organization dedicated to helping serve the lives of homeless and transitional youth. 

Over 50 pieces made by local Portland artists will be on sale until June 23rd at Art Scout here.

Watch Trailer for Band-Aid Where Adam Pally and Zoe Lister-Jones Try to Solve Being a Dysfunctional Couple by Forming a Band
June 5, 2017
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There are many comedies following the trials and tribulations of a relationship. Off the top of our head, we can’t think of one that involves the couple whose love is in question forming a three piece rock band as a solution.

Zoe Lister-Jones wrote, directed, and co-starred in this nifty take on a romantic comedy entitled Band-Aid.

See what we’re talking about in this trailer.

It’s in theaters in limited release right now as well as available on VOD.

Also, as an added bonus, Fred Armisen is an unassuming neighbor that plays the drums.

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