Turns Out Our Comedy Bureau Ridealong Airbnb Experience Lets “You Live Like a Hollywood Insider”
We just got mentioned in the same list with world famous costume designer Janie Bryant because of our Airbnb Experience of the LA Comedy Scene.
Book us for a night here.
There are plenty takes that turn the talk show format on its head.
One of the best (and most out of left field) is The Jesse Miller Talk Show with Andre Hyland as Jesse Miller, reppin’ Cincinnati like nobody’s business, along with badass co-hosts Daryl and Tanya (Paul Oyen and Anna Lee Lawson).
The latest edition is coming back to the Hollywood Improv Comedy Lab next week and tickets are only $5.
In addition the line-up above, ANGELA TRIMBUR (Final Girls, @Midnight, LA City Municipal Dance Squad) will be on the show.
Get tickets ASAP here.
For 2 years, The Pack Theater has been home to our favorite inter-dimensional character/bit show, SPEEDFACE.
To mark this anniversary this Sunday, they’re starting earlier than normal at 9PM so they can put on an extra special, big Speedface chock full of the best bits of comedy that only last 100 seconds.
As with all shows at The Pack Theater, admission is ‘pay what you can’. Get more details here.
The annual comedy Halloween tradition that happens on both coasts, Schtick or Treat, is coming up and you, if you’d like, could have a chance to be a part of dressing up and performing as a famous comedian of your choice.
E-mail schtickbooking@gmail.com for more info.
This September, the fantastic Rory Scovel will be doing a two week run of dates at the Lyric Hyperion where he will be doing a “cold hour”.
If that sounds pretty nice to you, we’ve got a pair of tickets that you could win for Friday 9/15 and 9/22.
You can (and should) enter to win here.
FYI, we’re also giving tickets away for this Saturday’s Harmontown @ Starburns Castle too.
One of the best recurring shows at the marvelous Lyric Hyperion Theatre & Cafe is Dr. Brown’s Incubator.
Internationally renowned and award winning comedian Dr. Brown actually does a whole run of shows with a big cast that starts from scratch and grows and develops night after night into a beautifully interwoven interactive live show of experimental characters, sketches, etc.
Incubator’s latest run will be happening all next week in previews that are pay what you can for admission on:
Tuesday, Sept 5
Wednesday, Sept 6
Thursday, Sept 7
Friday, Sept 8
All of this will lead up to a final showcase night on Saturday, September 9th at 9PM for $10. Get your tickets soon here as they do go pretty fast.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
If you want a way to support people in need AND also have a great time watching Jude Tedmori put himself through something that no one would ever ask him to do, you should get in on this stunt of running in what should be one of LA’s hottest days this year.
Basically, you can donate money for Hurricane Harvey Relief at various levels and, as you can see above, get anything from frying an egg on Jude’s head to a pie in the face to having “Jude moonwalk the rest of the run”.
Get in on this ASAP here as Jude will be running in just a couple of hours of this post being written.
Oh yeah, we should say please follow everything Jude does including Jude News and Alex & Jude
It’s a great line-up, great cause, and a great name for a show. What more do you want?
Get your tickets here.
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On Sunday nights, there’s a good chance you might find us at Bigfoot Lodge East for our last stop of the evening, Babe Island.
Tonight, there unfortunately will be no Babe Island at said Bigfoot Lodge as ASW, Androsky, Gborie, and Fritz are moving their show one neighborhood over to Bar Angeles (AKA The Elliott Smith Bar at 4330 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA) two weeks from now on Sunday, September 10th.
Per usual, they stacked the line-up with LA favorites: Jon Daly, Alex & Jude, Richard Bain, Billy Bonnell, and Amy Silverberg.
Except for the location change, it should be business as usual with the show starting around 10PM and there being no cover or minimum.
Get more details here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
A free comedy show with the likes of Nikki Glaser, Joe DeRosa, Lizzy Cooperman, and Dino Stamatopoulos at a fancy house in a hip neighborhood with a free scotch tasting and some free psychic consultations?
Yep, that’s happening this Saturday with It’s A Party in Franklin Hills.
Get more details here.
The rest of our listings with comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
Harmontown and Hot Tub are two shows that you should never miss.
As that’s the case, we have another round of tickets to giveaway just in case you wanted to see these shows for free!
Last Podcast on The Left, one of the best comedy podcasts out there, is returning to LA and they’re going to do what might be their biggest show yet. It’s a charity event for My Friend’s Place, an organization dedicated to aiding homeless youth.
Called the Samhain Gala, hosts Marcus Parks, Henry Zebrowski, and Ben Kissel will not only be putting on a live Last Podcast on the Left at The El Rey Theatre (that’s toured internationally we might add), but be featuring plenty of special guests as well as a “special dance performance from Henry and Natalie Jean”.
Also, it’ll be close to Halloween and you can rest assured will be Marcus, Henry, and Ben will be at their best for their favorite time of year.
We’ve been doing our Comedy Bureau Ridealong as part of Airbnb’s new Experiences program and have been delightfully surprised by how much folks enjoyed it (as well as we get a kick of making the rounds in the LA comedy scene with people).
So far, we’re at 5 stars and we’ll let the reviews do the rest of the talking below:
Jake is a warm and friendly host. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and felt like it was a very local – back door experience – an opportunity which I would not have normally had. Thanks Jake. I hope we meet again 🙂
-Simone
Had a fun time with Jake! He took me to 2 comedy shows and had a blast! I highly recommend this experience!
-Ray
It’s a great experience! I and Jake have a wonderful conversation over different subject. And two shows which Jake brings me to, are excellent! It’s definitely one of the best experience I’ve taken so far. You can really experience some great aspects of LA comedy scene.
-Alexander
This was hands down our favorite night spent in LA! Jake took us on an adventure exploring sketch comedy at UCB and stand up at the Hollywood Improv. Both events were sensational and so much fun. Any comedy fans or those just looking for laughs would thoroughly enjoy this experience. In addition to the shows, Jake took us to a fun diner for some delicious grub and took time to talk and share his wealth of comedy knowledge. We hope to book this experience again! Thanks, Jake, for such a memorable night of comedy.
-Aubree
We didn’t really know what to expect so when we started it was all a wonderful surprise! We went to two hidden comedy places that Jake knew very well. We even saw some comedians that we had seen on Comedy Central. Jake was a spectacular host. He knew all the ins and outs of comedy. You could talk for days about anything related to comedy and we almost did! I would highly recommend this adventure to anyone who want to have fun and laugh for an evening!!! Thanks Jake!
-Tammy
Jake loves comedy so much he glows. A must for comedy aficionados and dilettantes alike.
-Avi
Jake is a really friendly guy He was also very knowledgeable about the comedy business and the scene We went to 2 places that we would either not have known or picked on our own
-Sachin
Jake was an awesome host point blank. This man went above and beyond his duty to get me to laugh on the night we hung out. I mean my trip to LA started fairly sheisty.. flight delays of nearly 6 hours put a damper and I missed a whole day in LA, but Jake came through in the clutch and honored his deal even when he didn’t have to. Having only seen a handful of shows in my hometown he treated me to some shows that featured local talent and I was blown away. Even my hat became a sort of litmus test in the fact that at a point I had to take off my hat because the slight pressure on my head was doing a heck of number and giving me a headache every time I would burst into laughter. This man knows his stuff and no doubt his blog/website Comedy Bureau is in great hands. Thanks to him I met some phenomenal people, that I might never have interacted with ever and for that I’m truly appreciative. Thanks again and I will catch around town again. A very appreciative and thankful guest of your experience 🙂
-Eduardo
We had such a great time! The first show was at a venue we never expected, and all of the comics were hilarious! At the end of the show, we had some drinks and met many funny people. Next, we got to sit in the audience for the recording of a standup comedy special. This was another unexpected surprise and we really enjoyed it. Jake was a perfect host. He told us about the local comedy scene, he took us to an amazing diner when we got hungry, and he helped us find our way to the hotel. If you’re here for comedy, talk to Jake.
-Danielle
Jake is a true lover of comedy. He definitely knows the LA scene. A lot of the comedy he shared with me was filled with unquestionable wit, and while some were on the mainstream circuit, there were others you might never find simply because their wit is too unique, tailored toward a very cool audience. If you want an experience like no other, look no further than your man, Jake. My only suggestion is that you must be someone with a liberal heart and mind, and someone unafraid to laugh out loud.
-Jordan
Jake was an amazing host, it was great hanging out with a local comedian and having a glimpse at the standup comedy community in LA. I would definitely book this experience again! I hand a wonderful time!
-Ali
Expert guidance from a local celebrity. Jake will be able to answer any question you throw at him, and pretty much guarantees you a good time. Highly recommended.
-Courtney
If you want to book us for a night, we’ve got slots available here.
NYC’s Cole Escola, who you should have seen on Difficult People, is returning to LA for a one night only performance of his showcase of his plethora of characters from “the fringes of coherence and social acceptability”. Also, if you need more convincing, the one and only John Early will be a special guest.
Tickets for Cole Escola “Help, I’m Stuck” are $8 and you can (and really should) get them here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
Chronicles of Witch Taint, the live reenactment of Dave Hill’s legendary trolling of a Norwegian black metal label as some kid from Gary, Indiana is returning to LA.
Whether you’re a metal head or not, it’s still one of the funniest things we’ve ever seen.
So, with that in mind, be sure to go to the latest date at the Echoplex on Wednesday, September 6th at 8:30PM. Tickets are $9.50 in advance and $12 on the day of the show. You can (and really should) purchase advance tickets 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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Really, if you haven’t seen Follow That! where comedians do indeed try to attempt comedy after watching the saddest videos that hosts Matt Lieb and Jason Webb can find, please treat yourself to this roller coaster of an emotional evening coming up at the end of this month.
The line-up for this edition is stacked with the more than capable comedic talents of Mike Lawrence, Andre Hyland, Matt Kirshen, Sofiya Alexandra, Brodie Reed, and Taylor Tomlinson.
You can (and should) get tickets here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
The 7th Annual Echo Park Rising, the big neighborhood festival that’s mostly free, starts tomorrow.
As there’s plenty of comedy in Echo Park, there will of course be comedy featured at EPR.
That includes:
Super Tight @ Echoplex Thursday, Aug. 17th 7PM (comedy/music/art)
Comedy Garage @ Rafa’s Lounge Art Gallery Thursday, Aug. 17th 9PM (stand-up)
Comedy Runway @ Spacedust Saturday, Aug. 19th 1:30PM (half stand-up show, half fashion competition)
Good Heroin @ Stories Saturday, Aug. 19th 8PM (stand-up)
BUSted! Storytelling @ Stories Sunday, Aug. 20th 5PM (stories from taking the bus)
Admission for all these shows are free and the line-ups are solid. So, make sure you get to Echo Park early if you’re going to any of these.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
As far as we’re concerned, you should watch Eddie Pepitone, especially when he gets to do his own night, whenever and whenever you can.
So, with that in mind, Eddie will be doing a weekly residency on Wednesdays at 8PM through all of September at Starburns Castle.
Tickets are $10 and you should get them ASAP.
Tickets for Sept. 6th here.
Tickets for Sept. 13th here.
Tickets for Sept. 20th here.
Tickets for Sept. 27th here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
Wild Horses (that’s Erin Whitehead, Mary Holland, Stephanie Allynne, and Lauren Lapkus) are absolutely one of the best improv teams around. So, any chance you get see them “prance” is one you should take.
Their show on Thursday at UCB Sunset has been sold out for sometime and just happens to feature Matt Besser, one of the UCB 4, as the special guest.
If you still want to go, you might just be in luck as we’ve got tickets that you can win.
Enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways
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Another hot Hot Tub is coming your way tomorrow, with guest host Brooks Wheelan, and that means we got a pair of tickets for you to win!
Enter here: http://thecomedybureau.dola.com/giveaways
(P.S. we’ve got other ticket giveaways going for Wild Horses, Comedy Sucks 1 Yr., Sh*t Arcade too)
Lindsay Ames’ My Diary is back for its August 2017 edition this week and has a line-up whose diaries will be undoubtedly something special including a cast member of People of Earth, the founder of Feral Audio, a host of Lady to Lady podcast, a trans comedian, and a comedian that created an entire complimenting contest.
Tickets are $7 and you really ought to get them here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, maps, and more can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.
This edition of Leafly’s The Gateway Show is set for Friday, August 18th at 9PM at Starburns Castle.
Slated to go through this dank gauntlet are a sweet line-up of Sean Jordan, Whitmer Thomas, Allie Amrien, Bri Pruett, Moses Storm & Laurie Kilmartin. From what we know, that covers a wide range of people in terms of how much time they spend getting high.
Tickets are $8 online and $12 at the door. Get online tickets here.
The rest of our listings for comedy shows, events, open mics, and maps can be found at www.thecomedybureau.com.