little secret – The Comedy Bureau

Pick of the Day: Pre-Pride Proud to Feed LA (in LA) 5/28

May 16, 2024

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The weather in LA’s a lot more reliable (fingers crossed) these days and, as such, one of LA’s coolest hidden gems, Little Secret, is getting things going again. Always seamlessly blending comedy, music, and social justice, Little Secret will be hosting a special benefit for Hollywood Food Coalition with Gift Horse Project called Pre-Pride Proud to Feed LA.

On the bill is astounding line-up of Margaret Cho, Nick Thune, Ashley Ray, Dylan Adler, Luke Rathborne, & Escape Artist Lovers along with Michael Imperioli, Rain Phoenix, Jena Malone, and Rooney Mara (and tunes from DJ Allie Teilz).

All that show can be enjoyed for only $16 right now and all proceeds go to Hollywood Food Coalition. Go get them here.

Pick of the Day: Little Secret Climate Fest (in LA) 9/30

September 20, 2023

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adam conover, climate action, little secret, los angeles comedy, variety show

Today, the UN has convened for a climate summit that supposedly will address the dire circumstances that the entire global population faces from undeniable climate change. Only four years ago, Greta Thunberg had assembled the largest climate protest in Manhattan and, as you can see in the headlines, natural disasters around the world have only gotten more violent since then (minus those few months during COVID-19 quarantine where everyone stayed inside, for the most part).

That’s all to say that a lot more has to be done, which is why Little Secret is throwing a big climate action bonanza at the end of this month. The best comedy, music, and climate focused minds will be coming together for Little Secret Climate Fest on Sat. Sept. 30th at 8:30PM.

On the bill thus far are Adam Conover, Leah Bonnema, Echo Kellum, Lance Bangs as well as Jenny O., Escape Artist of Lovers (feat. Rain Phoenix), Grace Mckagan, Amanda & Shepard Fairey, and many, many more. Proceeds will benefit the work of @sunrisemvmtla & @ycstrikela.

For all of this, tickets are only $10. Plus there’s a really kicking after party, per usual at Little Secret, going late.

Go get tickets here (address given 48 hrs. before event w/purchase of ticket).

Pick of the Day: Open Up/Little Secret LA New Location Opening 6/23

June 22, 2023

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If you somehow don’t know where Frogtown is in LA, you best learn already. Not only is that the home to one of the LA comedy’s newest and brightest shining venues, The Elysian, but, as of this Friday, it’ll be the new neighborhood of Little Secret. Born in between the cracks of Netflix Valley in Hollywood, Little Secret is getting a bigger space that will be a little more free (which is kind of unbelievable if you’ve ever been to Little Secret before).

As part of setting foot in their new home, No Storage Productions will be premiering their new queer comedy short “Open Up” as well as throwing a marvelous little comedy show. The comedy stylings of Taylor Ortega, Rachel Pegram, Sarah Schauer, Madi Hart, and Rishi Mahesh will be on display all leading into the very first an afterparty at the new Little Secret.

Tickets are available for $5-$15 donation here or at the door. Get more info/tickets/etc. here.

Pick of the Day: Middle Aged Dad Jam Band (in LA) 5/20

May 15, 2023

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little secret, los angeles comedy, musical comedy

If there was a middle aged dad jam band of your dreams, it would probably have Ken Marino and David Wain in it, right? Right.

So, with that in mind, you might want to get yourself a ticket to the so-called Middle Aged Dad Jam Band with Ken, David, Frank Barrera, Sweet Teddy P, Jon Spurney, Jordan Katz, and Henry Wain and find your way to Little Secret in Hollywood. It’ll be sweet jams that will have even sweeter, brilliant musical comedy guests including Weird Al Yankovic, Jo Lo Truglio, Jackie Tohn, and Jessica McKenna.

This round of Middle Aged Dad Jam Band is set for this Sat. May 20th with doors at 7PM and starting at 8PM. Also, you should know that all of this show is only coming to you for $15 if you get your tickets right now. Go get ’em here.

Pick of the Day: Little Secret Presents (in LA) 5/12

May 4, 2023

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If you’re in LA today, you might look outside and recognize the sort stereotypical intermittent, inconsequential rain that we’re accustomed to. Hopefully, that’s a sign that we’re past the torrential downpour of this past winter and we can back to our regularly scheduled programming of being able to do fun stuff outside at all times.

One such thing we’re looking forward to is one of our favorite underground venues, Little Secret, bringing back their curated flagship show, Little Secret Presents, that’s an astounding stand-up variety show in a hip backyard with the power of community organizations uniting like minded folks for great causes.

This first post-winter Little Secret Presents is a doozy with a line-up for Fri. May 12th at 8PM sporting Jon Daly, Bug Mane, Ellory Smith, and Desus Nice (yes, formerly of Desus & Mero)just to name a few. The LA Tenants Union will be coming through and voicing crucial issues regarding one of LA’s biggest and most critical issues, housing. Per usual, there will be a slick afterparty with DJs and cutting rugs.

Tickets are only $14 right now (and $18 on day of). Go get tickets for the early bird nice price here.

Pick of the Day: Little Secret Holiday Party (in LA) 12/17

December 7, 2022

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As we’re tip toeing towards Christmas and New Year’s, you’re probably trying to plan your picks for which holiday parties are worth going to (especially since COVID-19 numbers are ticking up in LA).

Luckily, you can enjoy the night sky and hanging with many of the best comedians, musicians, organizers, and more at the best little hidden venue in LA, Little Secret and their upcoming Holiday Party. It’s not so much a traditional show with what would make for a four or five hour show, but you’ll get to be in the mix for one of the truly coolest parties in town (and also support Little Secret since this is doubling as a fundraiser).

Slate to hanging around for Little Secret’s Holiday Party are:

Girl God
Rivkah Reyes
Chad Hartigan
Stripper Strike NoHo
PENDANT
Katie Alice Greer
Derek & Dril
Jamie Loftus
Andrea More
Dan Donohue
Olive Kimoto
DSA-LA
Metaphysical.LA
Todd Glass
The Shrimp Boys
Will Duncan
Matt Christman
End Overdose
Felix Biederman
Will Sennett
James Adomian
Adam Sputh
Zack Fox
Ashley Ray
Amber Rollo
Kat Matutina
Piper Durabo
Brandon Wardell
Matthew Goldin
Brett Davis
Tim Heidecker
Fat Tony
Number One Popstar

Also, “there will be “karaoke w a live band, surprises, ice luge, flash tattoos, tooth gems, real santa, & more!”

Little Secret’s Holiday Party is set for Sat. Dec. 17th starting at 9PM and you can and should snag tickets for $19 right now here.

Pick of the Day: TCB 12 Yr. Anniversary (in LA) 11/5

November 4, 2022

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Just starting from not exactly where open mics where outside of the one coffee shop in Long Beach that we started at to being as central a hub for all the comedy info you need in LA and NYC as can be, 12 years of The Comedy Bureau has been almost indescribable (mostly because pretty much all the work at TCB rests on the back of Jake Kroeger and he doesn’t have that much time to think about 12 years of doing this when there are listings to update).

It seemed prudent that we should celebrate the occasion and we’re doing exactly that this Saturday, Nov. 5th at the ultra cool Little Secret in Hollywood with the brilliant comedic talents of Natalie Palamides, Chris Estrada, Best Actress, Guy Branum, Rachel Kaly Roz Hernandez, Max Beasley, Ian Karmel. Oh yeah, TCB’s very own Jake Kroeger will be taking a slight break from having 200 or more tabs open on his web browser to host the show.

Also, this is the perfect way to party out the end of Daylight Savings Time.

The show is at 8PM. Tickets are $12. Go get ’em here.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 127: Brett Davis & The Slow Burn

August 31, 2022

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One of the great things about comedy in LA is that there is literal space to create your own niche and do what you want. Brett Davis is exemplifying this with the ultra underground venue he co-runs, Little Secret, and his dedication to experimenting with slow burning bits and characters, almost exclusively. Davis breaks down his philosophy on doing such characters on stage as well as being DIY with, well, everything he does with TCB’s Jake Kroeger.

Also, “hot” takes on Chris Rock not hosting next year’s Oscars, JFL going to the metaverse, and more.

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Music by Brian Granillo
Artwork by Andrew Delman and KT