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Pick of the Day: American Cinematheque: A Virtual Conversation with Sacha Baron Cohen and Eric Idle 2/17

February 5, 2021

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When it comes to character comedy, Sacha Baron Cohen stands tall, both literally and figuratively, above so many others for his daring and commitment as Borat and Ali G in service of comedy and satire. Eric Idle remains a living legend as part of one of the most lauded comedy troupes of all time, Monty Python.

You’d very likely pay good money to see either of them do a Q&A, virtually or in-person. Lucky for you, American Cinematheque is hosting a special virtual conversation between Cohen and Idle this month where the two will dive into their work. Truly, it ought to be illuminating to see both just as themselves talking shop.

This virtual conversation is set for Wed. Feb. 17th at 6PM PT/9PM ET. Tickets for livestream access are FREE, but be sure to RSVP here.

Pick of the Day: Armando Iannucci and Peter Fincham Have a Drink with the Idler

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For over a score of years, The Idler has been a go to UK magazine and online education source. In these times of live-streamed everything, they’re having a series of roundtable discussions, done remotely of course, with various luminaries from several different corners of expertise.

This particular edition of the Drink with The Idler is great interest to us because it features one of the great comedic minds of our time, Armando Iannucci. Iannucci created Veep, The Thick of It, and Avenue 5 and helmed such films as In The Loop and Death of Stalin. He also just happens to be one of the few people who has given a lecture on comedy to a national intelligence agency.

Iannucci will be the guest to the Idler’s Tom Hodgkinson and will be joined by producer Peter Fincham and writer/philosopher Mark Vernon and we’re thoroughly curious what the discussion will bring especially in regards to comedy and perhaps how Armando might touch upon it in future projects.

This edition of A Drink with the Idler is set for Thurs. May 21st 10AM PT. You can join the live-stream for free, so long as you RSVP here.

January 15, 2020

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On one level, this will be a celebration of the career of venerable comedy writer Alan Zweibel (SNL, Letterman, Curb Your Enthusiasm) as captured in this memoir Laugh Lines: My Life Helping Funny People Be Funnier.

On another level, this very well could be a very fun, jaunty roast by Larry David of his friend, collaborator, and contemporary, which is more than worth the price of admission.

Either reason is more than enough to catch this particular edition of Live Talks Los Angeles featuring Alan Zweibel in conversation with Larry David about Laugh Lines on 4/20 (we’re sure Larry will have something to say about that) at the Writers Guild Theater.

Tickets start at $20 and are $43 if you want to buy the book as well (FYI, they don’t go on sale until Mar. 20th 10AM, but you ought to send a reminder as we’re sure this will sell out fast). Get more info, bookmark where to buy tickets, etc. here.

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Though A.P. Bio has gotten the ax (for now), it still can strive to get some revenge on NBC by living well and snagging some awards in the upcoming awards season.

As this is the case, a conversation “with the cast and executive producers of A.P. Bio, including Mike O’Brien (Executive Producer), Patton Oswalt, Glenn Howerton, Lyric Lewis, Mary Sohn, Jean Villepique, and Paula Pell*.” ought to be pretty damn fascinating as well as a fun deep dive into what makes this show special (and why it should be saved).

Don’t miss out on exactly that at FYC at UCB @ UCB Sunset next week. Tickets are $12 and you can (and should) snag ‘em here.

*line-up subject to change

October 18, 2018

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Jill Soloway, creator of Transparent, and Hannah Gadsby, the lightning rod comedian behind Nanette, will indeed be live in person chatting about the Jill’s memoir, She Wants It: Desire Power and Toppling the Patriarchy.

Should be kind of a powerful night, no?

Tickets are available as follows:

$53 Reserved Section Seat + Book
$43 General Admission Seat + book
$20 General Admission

You can and definitely should get tickets for this at Live Talks LA here.

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

September 10, 2018

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Member of the legendary comedy troupe Monty Python, Eric Idle, will be in live person discussing his upcoming book Always Look on the Bright Side of the Live: A Sortabiography next month on Thurs., Oct. 11th at 8PM at Culver City High School.

It’s likely that we don’t need to say anymore to peak your interest here, so we won’t.

Tickets are going from $25-$55 and can be snagged up here.

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

August 16, 2018

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If you happen to be a fan of the one-percenter-family-falling-from-their-ivory-tower-comedy Schitt’s Creek, you’ll be excited to know that both Eugene Levy and Daniel Levy will be popping into the Theatre at the Ace Hotel in DTLA for a night celebrating Schitt’s Creek.

You’ll get stories from the cast and creators, behind-the-scenes footage, and more next month on Sunday, Sept. 23rd.

Tickets start at $32.50 and you can go get them here.

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

August 10, 2018

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Lisa Hanawalt, one of the key creative forces behind BoJack Horseman, a wondrous cartoonist in her own right, and a great co-host of the Baby Geniuses podcast, will be getting into conversation about her new graphic novel Thursday, Aug. 23rd at 7:30PM at Skylight Books in Los Feliz!

Don’t miss out a chance to see Lisa in person!

The event is FREE to attend and you can get more details here.

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

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Karen Kilgariff will take another “lovely” stroll down memory lane with Wanda Sykes and Sue Murphy as they watch and riff off of old sets of theirs from decades ago for another round of Throwback.

Normally in the Lab, this edition will be in the Main Room at The Hollywood Improv and should be a damn good time. Tickets are $18 (w/2 item min.). Get them here.

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

September 28, 2017

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Basically, any LA appearance of John Hodgman should be mandatory for all Los Angelenos (and Greater Area Angelenos) to attend.

So, we’re giving you more than ample warning for Hodgman’s latest evening here in LA where he will discuss his book Vacationland with Patt Morrison.

Please get your tickets here.

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

September 22, 2017

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The creator of The Simpsons Matt Groening and “his biggest inspiration”, Lynda Barry, sit down, reminisce, and share a slideshow of photos and comics following their careers and friendship.

Sounds pretty good, right?

Tickets are $39.50 – $69.50 and still available and you can (and should) get them here.

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

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Josh Fadem and Brent Weinbach, two comedians that are mastered in the art of being silly, will “lead” a “forum” on art. We’re not sure exactly how that’ll manifest, but we’re excited for whatever that will end up being.

Also, Ron Funches and Dan Mintz from Bob’s Burgers are just a few of their guests.

Tickets will be available at the door.

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

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Desus & The Kid Mero of Viceland’s late night show Desus & Mero will indeed be spending an evening with Deadline for their AwardsLine live events series next Monday at 7:30PM the Landmark Theatres in West LA (10840 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA).

You can RSVP for tickets for the event here.

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

February 5, 2017

adam mckay, hollywood, ian roberts, improv, in conversation, io west, live comedy

This night will go way back to the days that Adam McKay used to perform live and do improv. Ian Roberts being one of the UCB 4 is also another reason you shouldn’t miss this.

Get your tickets here.

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

January 31, 2017

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Comedian Alison Stevenson and Bye Felipe creator Alexandra Tweten are kicking off what should be a fun, open, honest, engaging, informative, relevant evening for “Hey Dude, Ask a Feminist”.

This event is happening this Thursday, February 2nd at feminist arts/events space Junior High. Get more details here.

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

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Thursday, Mar. 19th at Fred Kavli Theatre at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza. Tickets are $304.00 (VIP Meet and Greet), $99.00, $79.00, $59.00.

Paul F. Tompkins Has His Latest, Long, Nice Chat with Sarah Silverman

November 11, 2014

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Paul F. Tompkins’ Speakeasy web series on Made Man continues to be our favorite way to watch intimate conversations, almost Charlie Rose-ish, but over drinks and with the spirited fun that always surrounds Paul F. Tompkins.

So, naturally, you should be watching this latest episode with Emmy winning, rights defending comedian Sarah Silverman right now.

Jon Stewart Q&A For Premiere of “Rosewater” With Stephen Colbert Will Be Broadcast Into Theaters

October 31, 2014

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Jon Stewart’s directorial debut Rosewater would be remiss without some sort of event attached to the movie’s premiere.

Luck would have that on Nov. 13th at 7:30PM EST (and tape delay for 7:30PM MT/CT/PST), Stewart will be chatting with his satirical news program cohort Stephen Colbert and it will be broadcast into theaters via Fathom Events.

While Rosewater isn’t at all a comedy, we’re sure that Stewart and Colbert in conversation will be a whole lot of fun, perhaps reminiscent of John Mulaney recently interviewing Dan Mintz.