Event Series Bitches Brew (in NYC)

Bitches Brew (in NYC)

Halyards 406 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Featuring stand-up: 4/19 Kristen Toomey (Comedy in Color on Peacock) Dylan Adler (Late Late Show with James Corden) Maggie Lalley (Sex Witch the Musical) Brian King (Laughing Skull comedy festival) Alex Castagne (DC Improv) Tatiana Frank (NYCF) The magic is brought to you by Wendy Steiner, Naomi Karavani, & Bridget Geiran. Starts 8:30PM ET

Free

Black Cat Friday Primetime Stand-Up Comedy Show (in NYC)

Black Cat LES 172 Rivington Street, New York, NY, United States

Join us for a night of laughter and entertainment--we've been doing this 5 + years and running EVERY FRIDAY! Get ready to have your funny bone tickled as we bring you an evening filled with hilarious performances by some of the best comedians in town. Featuring stand-up from: Kate Willett: (Netflix, Late Show with Stephen Colbert. “A perfect blend of smart and filthy” -SF Weekly) @kate.willett Tom McCaffrey: (Adventures in Comedy film with Janeane Garofalo, Michael Che and Jim Gaffigan) @tommccaffrey722 Mary Santora: (Debut […]

Free
Event Series Live from Outer Space (in NYC)

Live from Outer Space (in NYC)

The Cobra Club 6 Wyckoff Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Bushwick's longest-running Stand Up Comedy showcase features new lineups of TV-credited comics and Brooklyn's best-kept secrets... for just a suggested donation of $5! Presented by Erik Bergstrom (Colbert, Comedy Central), John F. O'Donnell (Redacted Tonight), Myka Fox (Comedy Central), and Max Bruno (toiling forever in obscurity) 4/19: Sam Evans (Just For Laughs) Nat Towsen (The Tonight Show, The Onion, Collegehumor) Hanan Issa (Arab American Comedy Festival) Tom Achilles (Troma, VICE) LizaBanks Campagna (DC Improv) Starts 9PM ET

$5

Lemonade: A Comedy Variety Show (in NYC)

Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States

It’s Lemonade. No, not the renter’s insurance, transcendent Beyonce album or half an Arnold Palmer. It’s a variety night presented by Lemon Hands Comedy and Lea Neu that’s full of the funniest performers NYC has to offer in sketch, improv, standup, music and more. Also, there’s free lemonade (whatttt). Lineup: Chanel Ali Caroline Baniewicz Go Dummy Simple Town Hosted by Lemon Hands Produced Lea Neu Starts 9:30PM ET

$18.80
Event Series Happy People (in LA)

Happy People (in LA)

Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Café 2106 Hyperion Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Imagine this-- Saturday morning, you turn on the tv and it's your favorite cartoon.... Tooney Lunes. But now imagine it's people. But not just people. They're clowns. All kinds of clowns performing small pieces for you to enjoy. You get it? Like clown charcuterie, buffet style. One big board, a bunch of small pieces, pick what you take back. Like legos for consumption... We're building something here. What is it? It's a smattering of individual clown pieces transformed into a […]

$15

Varietopia with Paul F. Tompkins (in NYC)

The Bell House 149 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

VARIETOPIA is a modern variety show, showcasing the best in contemporary comedy, music, and other forms of live entertainment, hosted by acclaimed comedian Paul F. Tompkins. Debuting at the Largo nightclub in 2002 under the name The Paul F. Tompkins Show, the program ended its long and only slightly intermittent run in 2014. Now it returns to make its East Coast debut at the world-famous Bell House. Guests are always a surprise and surprises are always guaranteed. Starts 7:30PM ET & […]

$35.45

Cruel Babes (in LA)

The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Somewhere at the intersection of the sacred and the profane, of poetry and dire scatology, of clown and Dada, of community and exile, of fourth walls and no walls at all, lies Cruel Babes. We welcome you to our family play room for laughs, tears, and live-directed anti-theatrical chaos that is at its very least…absolutely not like anything else. Featuring: @gilkeypleas @camirinfarmer @_sophia_cleary @lemos_araceli @meertastic @zachygoggles @maxlbaumgarten @karinnord_ @karim.shuquem @enefarley @johnnybhofficial @self_eli @amrithatha Starts 10PM PT

$15
Event Series Third Wheel (in LA)

Third Wheel (in LA)

Third Wheel 5176 Santa Monica Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Starts 10PM PT 5 min. First come, first served *special format may apply, check @thirdwheelcomedy on IG for details

Free

MILF (Mach Improv LA Festival)

The Clubhouse 1607 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Running April 27th from noon to midnight at The Clubhouse on Vermont, this festival features a lineup of 60+ comedy acts, including current mainstays and returning greats. Come see improv, stand-up, characters, bit shows, unhinged screeds, and more. Starts noon PT

Donations accepted

Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe (in LA)

Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe 5220 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Starts 1PM PT Ends 2PM PT Sign-up in advance at fourthwallcomedy.com *Schedule may change on weekends due to booked shows 5 min. Comic must be on time and stay for whole mic If too few comics sign-up, mic won't happen; check sign-up at fourthwallcomedy.com Venmo @fourth-wall or Cash *Schedule subject to change due to booked shows. Check fourthwallcomedy.com frequently for updated info

$5

THE ELYSIAN PRESENTS: EDINBURGH FRINGE PERCOLATOR (in LA)

The Elysian 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, CA, United States

One Saturday a month on the way to the festival our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe! Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane. The Elysian's mission is to foster artists through the development of boundary-pushing and genre-bending work, and […]

$10

(2-3PM Hourly) 10 Min. @ Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe (in LA)

Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe 5220 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Sign-up in advance at fourthwallcomedy.com Mic runs every hour on the hour from 2PM PT-3PM PT (last mic ends at 3:50PM PT) *Schedule may change on weekends due to booked shows 10 min. $8 to perform Comic must be on time and stay for whole mic If too few comics sign-up, mic won't happen; check sign-up at fourthwallcomedy.com Venmo @fourth-wall or Cash *Schedule subject to change due to booked shows. Check fourthwallcomedy.com frequently for updated info

$8

Psych! (in NYC)

Caveat 21 A Clinton Street, New York, NY, United States

Three comedians take the stage, followed by engaging sessions with licensed mental health therapist and stand-up comedian, Aimee LeCours, LMHC. Together, they'll unravel the mysteries behind the humor, exploring the age-old question, “Why are you like this?” Prepare for an evening of insightful humor and spontaneous revelations, blending stand-up comedy and improvised comedian "group therapy" with the expertise of a mental health professional. It's not just a show; it's Psych! - Where comedy gets a dose of therapy. Featuring: Emily […]

$15

Josh Gondelman Buttons It Up (in NYC)

Union Hall 702 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY, United States

Josh Gondelman (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Last Week Tonight) is recording a new comedy special in June. Come see him run through the material and try out a new joke or two. Watch Josh figure out in real time what order this set should go in, and which bits are funny enough to record. It'll be a fun time! Starts 5PM ET

$15.64

(5-6PM Hourly) Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe (in LA)

Fourth Wall Comedy Cafe 5220 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Sign-up in advance at fourthwallcomedy.com Mic runs every hour on the hour from 5PM PT-6PM PT (last hourly mic ends at 6:50PM) *Schedule may change on weekends due to booked shows *Mondays at 6PM PT are Women, LGBTQ, and Allies friendly mic 5 min. Comic must be on time and stay for whole mic If too few comics sign-up, mic won't happen; check sign-up at fourthwallcomedy.com Venmo @fourth-wall or Cash *Schedule subject to change due to booked shows. Check fourthwallcomedy.com […]

$5

Babe Motel Presents: 2K24U (in LA)

UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

A collection of comedy trio Babe Motel’s favorite live and digital sketches from the past 3 years. Babe Motel – Haley Stiel, Avery Girion, & Kel Cripe – is an LA based comedy trio who are just doing their best. Starts 9PM PT

$15

The Dollop 10th Anniversary (in LA)

Palace Theatre 630 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA, United States

History buff and comedian Dave Anthony was considering starting a new podcast in 2014. His idea was to write up an unknown story from American history and read it to a different comedian each week. Having not heard of the story before, Dave hoped the comedian’s reaction would be hilarious. He gave it a go and his first guest was comedian Gareth Reynolds. They immediately clicked and fans flooded social media telling Dave to never change the co-host. And he […]

$60