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Morning Debriefing 6/2/11

June 2, 2011
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channel 101, cheap, comedy crawl, comedy news, comedy shows, drop in, encino, free, fringe festival, hollywood, improv festival, los angeles, louis ck, midnight in paris, open mic run, santa monica, seinfeld, tony clifton, ucb, what to do

1) LA Comedy in Festivals x 2: Check out the LA Improv Comedy Festival and (comedy in) the Hollywood Fringe Festival.

2) Lastly on June 13th The Comedy Store is proudly co-presenting the screening of “Tony Clifton Live on the Sunset Strip” at The Egyptian theater. The Comedy Store will be giving away a number of tickets for this film so if you are interested in getting on the list email talent@thecomedystore.net with your name and the number of tickets you would like. 

3) If you’ve never checked out Channel 101 in LA, here’s why, amongst several reasons, why you shouldn’t miss it; EVERYTHING.

Everything (Ep. 17) from dannyjelinek on Vimeo.

4) Punchline Magazine Review of Midnight in Paris (I/the Comedy Bureau wrote this). 

5) Tips for the Open Mic Run? If you have any tips on open mics around the LA area that give around 5 min. of stage time and don’t charge an outrageous minimum to support the venue, please e-mail thecomedybureau@gmail.com

6) OK, as far as comedy flyers go, this is one of the best I’ve seen this year (anyone thinking about making a Five Guys spin off, don’t).  Also, go see Powerviolence (the show this flyer is for) on Sundays.  It’s unbridled fun.

7) Puddin’ “Enviroment”

8) Don’t bother with questioning.  Of course you would love a summer camp run by comedian Barry Rothbart. So, watch the trailer for Barry Rothbart’s new series Sunshine.

Sunny Time Trailer from Barry Rothbart on Vimeo.

9) COMEDY CRAWL
Jackie and Judy Looking for Good Dick @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Piñata @ Bang Studio 8PM $14
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch
8:30PM FREE 
The Eddie Pepitone Blood Bath @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
How to Live with Chelsea Peretti @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Love Machine Comedy Show @ M Bar 10PM $5 
Live! at Carnegie Hall* @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE 

10) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/20 spots available/5 min.
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary

11) Apparently Louis CK dropped in at independent stand-up show, Frolic! and the Hollywood Improv last night while Seinfeld dropped in at the Comedy Store in Picadilly, a popular neighborhood in London. What do these two things have in common. I didn’t get to see them. Damn.

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Morning Debriefing 6/1/11

June 1, 2011
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camp crystal lake, cheap, comedy crawl, comedy news, comedy shows, conan, earwolf, eddie pepitone, free, greg proops, hollywood, improv, jason, jimmy pardo, kyle cease, little tokyo, los angeles, los angeles comedy festival, meltdown, open mic run, santa monica, ucb

1) Due to underwhelming traffic, we, here at the Comedy Bureau, got the hint, so the Morning Debriefing is back (though it will probably never be posted in the official “morning”).

2) The Los Angeles Comedy Festival is accepting submissions for their 10th edition taking place this fall.  More details to follow soon.

3) Check out comedy podcasting hub Earwolf’s new site! A fantastic thing got pretty damn fantastic!!!

4) Kyle Cease has a new video to push a self-help brand of comedy on his “Wake the Hell Up Comedy Tour” [via Punchline].  "He’s doing something pretty new in comedy.  He’s using it to get a point across.“-testimonial from girl who has obviously not watched Bill Hicks or any number of comedians.  It’s only a matter of time until a parody comes out.

5) Brand new to Conan: The Pardo Patrol.  Let’s hope this becomes an actual regular segment on Conan.

6) Behind the story of Camp Crystal Lake, you’ll find Tom McCaffrey, Barry Rothbart, Matt Fulchiron keeping the camp open despite Jason killing more people.  This video should be the next installment/re-boot of the Jason franchise.

7) Puddin’-"Dominos”

8) COMEDY CRAWL
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Bar Lubitsch 7PM FREE
If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe
8PM FREE
A Kiss From Daddy/Birthday Boys @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Sometimes, Even the Devil Tells The Truth @ Comedy Central Stages (6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA) 8PM FREE RSVP at (323) 960-5519
Meltdown @ Nerdist Theater (back room of Meltdown Comics) 8:30PM $8
The Wong Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $10 adv/$15 at door
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8 
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE 
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE 
What’s You Say @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $6

9) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM 
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM 
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM

10) You’re welcome.

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THIS JUST IN: Tonight’s Comedy Garage at Even Newer Location

May 28, 2011
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comedy garage, comedy shows, echo park, free, los angeles, what to do

The Comedy Garage was rescheduled to make their rise from the ashes tonight in Silverlake, but are now relocating tonight’s festivities to Echo Park-1150 Sunvue Pl. #2, Los Angeles, CA.

Still on the line-up: Chris Fairbanks, Brandon Vaughn, April Richardson, Matt Braunger, Jim Hamilton, Paul Danke, Sean Green, and Cornell Reid.

Special thanks NEEDS to go out to Amaya Perea and Abbey Londer for saving the night.

In so many words, you need to go to the Comedy Garage tonight to feed the house party/comedy show hunger you know you have.

May 28, 2011
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comedy shows, echo park, free, los angeles, what to do

brunchcomedy:

THIS MONDAY! Finish off your Memorial Day celebrations with some Brand X recommended BRUNCH!

This month we’ll be serving:

Will Weldon (Bridgetown Comedy Festival)
Eddie Pepitone (The Sarah Silverman Program)
Sean Conroy (Upright Citizens Brigade)
April Richardson (Chelsea Lately)
Andres Du Bouchet (Conan)

Don’t miss out!

RSVP on Facebook here: http://tinyurl.com/BrunchComedy4

The Ultimate Free Cheap LA Comedy List 5/27-6/4

May 28, 2011
Uncategorized
cheap, comedy shows, free, los angeles

The Ultimate Free Cheap LA Comedy List 5/27-6/4

Thanks Wisepix.

Proopcast Next Wednesday

May 26, 2011
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bar lubitsch, free, greg proops, smartest man in the world, west hollywood, what to do

gregproops:

The Smartest Man in the World

Proopcasting Live!

 

Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Blvd.

Wednesday, June 1st

7pm

Attendance is Free.

Vodka is prepared.

Send Questions for Mr. Greg to smartest@aspecialthing.com

“Bravely recording some of the boldest comedy on the podcasting frontier right now.” -Rolling Stone Magazine

Download free at http://smartest.libsyn.com/ or iTunes http://bit.ly/aqMHDl

If you’ve ever been hesitant about using the word “amazing”, go see Greg Proops podcast and you’ll change your incredibly “hard to please” demeanor.

Comedy Back From The Dead

May 25, 2011
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back from the dead, cheap, comedy garage, comedy shows, free, los angeles, silverlake, what to do

And it’s not even Halloween yet…

The Comedy Garage and Trick are rising from the ashes of their previous status of being indefinitely on hiatus.

Fresh off their documentary, this Saturday, The Comedy Garage boys have a new location in Silverlake at 515 N. Benton Way, Los Angeles, CA and are bringing back their show in style with:
Chris Fairbanks
Brandon Vaughn
April Richardson
Matt Braunger
and themselves 
Paul Danke, Sean Green, and Cornell Reid

Comedy variety show spectacular, Trick, is also thankfully back at the Dark Horse Saloon (formerly known as Bordello Bar) on June 5th, next Sunday with:
Elvis Prestello and the Tractionaires
Erik Charles Nielsen
Barbara Gray
Sketches from the Midnight Show
All The Angry Kittens
DJ Denver Smith
And amazing Hostesses/Producers Emily Maya Mills and Brandie Posey 

If miracles and comedy are your “thing”, you won’t want to miss any of this.  Not convinced, here’s reviews: Comedy Garage–Trick

MAY 31. MOSHE KASHER.

May 25, 2011
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comedy shows, downtown, free, los angeles, moshe kasher, what to do

holyfreecomedy:

Powerviolence MAY 22nd LINEUP

May 25, 2011
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comedy shows, free, hollywood, los angeles, what to do

powerviolencecomedy:

by Evan Mays

May 24, 2011
Uncategorized
comedy garage, comedy shows, free, los angeles, what to do

@thecomedygarage Guess who’s back motherfuckers?! COMEDY GARAGE Saturday 5/23. @corneezy @greenroomshow @pauldanke coming atcha from SILVERLAKE now babay!

The Comedy Garage (after closing up shop and simultaneously releasing one hell of a documentary)

Melgard Mondays Are Back!!!

May 23, 2011
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comedy shows, free, hollywood, los angeles, melrose, what to do

Melgard Mondays Are Back!!!

Melrose Ave. gets another free comedy venue back at Melgard Public House tonight at 9PM with Melgard Mondays featuring:

Brent Weinbach
Eddie Pepitone
Brody Stevens
Jay Larson
Raj Desai
Hosted by Elliot Steingart 

May 23, 2011
Uncategorized
cd tapings, culver city, free, what to do

robchristensen:

MY DVD TAPING!

I’m doing a 30 minute set and giving everyone free food and booze.

Featuring: Sean Green & Colby Dant

Hosted By: Michael Q

Sunday, June 19th, 7:30PM, Fanatic Salon Culver City, FREE!

The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 5/22-5/28

May 20, 2011
Uncategorized
cheap, comedy shows, free, los angeles

The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 5/22-5/28

Thanks Wisepix.

Donkey Show

May 19, 2011
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comedy shows, free, los angeles, los feliz, what to do

Donkey Show

Despite the name, It’s not what you might think it is.  Sean O’Connor’s brand new stand-up show in Los Feliz premiering next Tuesday at the Bigfoot Lodge with Morgan Murphy, Chelsea Peretti, and more… (again, it’s not a “donkey show”, at least as far as I know).

May 19, 2011
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brent weinbach, comedy central, comedy shows, free, hollywood, los angeles, what to do

It’s next week at the Comedy Central Stages in Hollywood and all you need to do is RSVP at (323) 960-5519.

May 19, 2011
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andres du bouchet, comedy shows, conan, echo park, eddie pepitone, free, los angeles, what to do

brunchcomedy:

Oh boy, it’s gonna be a memorable memorial day BRUNCH!

BRUNCH is a new comedy show from Jamie Lee, Jake Weisman and Sam Varela. Located at The Park Restaurant of Echo Park, BRUNCH is happening every other Monday from 9pm-11pm. With a mix of comedy veterans and up-and-comers alike, you can expect an eclectic mix of stand up, characters, and sketch.

Hosted by Jake Weisman & Jamie Lee

With guests:

Will Weldon
Eddie Pepitone
Sean Conroy
April Richardson
Andres Du Bouchet

FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE! FREE!

9 PM!

Plus, there will be beer/wine/soda for sale! Drink sales will keep BRUNCH alive so please come ready to drink!!
CASH ONLY

Just another reason why we’re spoiled in LA with comedy on Mondays…

~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~: Mon 5/23 ~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~ Happy B-Day Jazz & Barry show!!!!

May 18, 2011
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comedy shows, free, hollywood, los angeles, what to do

~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~: Mon 5/23 ~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~ Happy B-Day Jazz & Barry show!!!!

whatsuptigerlily:

Last week’s Tiger Lily was amazing! The Walsh Brothers, oh sorry I mean the “Gower Boys” took over TL and turned it into an old west saloon. It was a Tiger Lily for the history books, if you didn’t witness it well what can I say? Start making that time machine!

This week we celebrate the…

The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 5/15-5/21

May 13, 2011
Uncategorized
cheap, comedy shows, free, los angeles, wisepix

The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 5/15-5/21

Thanks Wisepix.

Powerviolence Presents MAY 15th Lineup

May 12, 2011
Uncategorized
comedy shows, free, hollywood, los angeles, what to do

powerviolencecomedy:

By: Evan Mays

HOLY F*CK. MAY 17. TODD GLASS.

May 12, 2011
Uncategorized
comedy shows, downtown, free, los angeles, what to do

holyfreecomedy:

May 12, 2011
Uncategorized
art gallery, comedy shows, eagle rock, free, los angeles, what to do

Yes, there have been comedy shows featuring art throughout the venue.

Yes, there have been art galleries featuring artistic representations of comedians.

How about a comedy show with sketches of the performers that you will make you laugh and roll that very night?

Sound good?  Sure does.  The Comedy Gallery this Saturday is just that and it’s only $5.  7PM-The Show Cave, 3501 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA.

Trick is Back!!!

May 12, 2011
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comedy shows, downtown, free, los angeles, what to do

No, there’s no pun here.  Trick Comedy is coming back!!!  More details and false mustaches to come.  Like them on Facebook to get even more up to date.

Don’t remember Trick?  Here’s a recap/review from their fantastic Christmas show.

May 12, 2011
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comedy shows, echo park, free, kumail nanjiani, los angeles, matt braunger, pete holmes, what to do

Brand spankin’ new comedy show in Echo Park, 1642 Comedy Social Club, with a damn fine line-up including Matt Braunger, Kumail Nanjiani, Pete Holmes, Mike Bridenstine, and more!

Proop Cast in Hollywood

May 12, 2011
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comedy shows, free, greg proops, los angeles, west hollywood, what to do

gregproops:

The Smartest Man in the World returns from below the equator.

Bar Lubitsch 7702 Santa Monica Blvd.

Tuesday, May 18th at 

7pm

So very free to attend.

Vodka is served.

Finally Mr. Proops is back.

~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~: Mon 5/16 ~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~ Super Line Up !!!

May 10, 2011
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comedy shows, free, los angeles, what to do

~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~: Mon 5/16 ~What’s Up, Tiger Lily?~ Super Line Up !!!

whatsuptigerlily:

Last week’s Tiger Lily was awesome! So awesome we are just in awe of how wonderful it was! Everybody killed and the crowd was beautiful. May is shaping up to be a killer month for Tlily!

This week’s show is going to be awesome! The show is packed with TL favorites! Plus The Walsh Brothers are…

Yeah, the line-up for What’s Up Tiger Lily usually doesn’t go out this early, but there’s a reason for that (hint: this one’s pretty awesome.

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