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Whether it be MENA, MENASA, or SWANA or any other acronym, the several Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries that constitute a version of “brown”, so to speak, are coming more and more in prominence. This is evidenced with LA local favorite Lynn Maleh and her MENA based stand-up show Hilarious Habibis that she runs with Gena B. Jones at the Hollywood Improv. We talk with Lynn about working her way through producing beloved house shows in LA for years to making space and highlighting Middle Eastern and North African comedians and working towards being inclusive of even more shades of “brown”.

Follow Lynn @heylynnmolly on IG and get tickets for the upcoming Hilarious Habibis on Dec. 5th at The Hollywood Improv that will benefit The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights in Iran.

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Pick of the Day: Hilarious Habibis: A Standup Comedy Show Benefiting Human Rights in Iran (in LA) 12/5

November 18, 2022

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The protests in Iran might be turning to a revolution very soon. It was just announced today that three more protesters are being sentenced to death by The Islamic Republic due to anti-regime activities. Given that one death was the spark of this round of protests, this likely won’t quell the anger in the streets of Iran.

With that being the case, those protesters/activists/revolutionaries will need any and all support they can get in fighting for basic human rights and freedoms. Hilarious Habibis, the monthly MENA (Middle East/North Africa) comedy showcase at the Hollywood Improv, will be taking over the Main Room at the Improv on Mon. Dec. 5th at 7PM to raise money for this very cause via The Abdorrahman Boroumand Center for Human Rights.

On the line-up thus far will be Iranian American comedians that you really ought to know if you don’t know them already including Aristotle Athari, Dan Ahdoot, Zahra Norrbakhsh, and Sarah Fatemi along with Hilarious Habibis hosts Lynn Maleh and Gena B. Jones.

It’s already a pretty great, well curated show and, with this edition, there’s an extra special reason to go get your tickets right here right now.

Pick of the Day: The Big One (in LA) 11/4

October 10, 2022

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It has been quite some time since one of LA’s very best house shows has happened. For those not in the know, that would The Big One tucked away in an almost too perfect backyard in Highland Park thanks to the efforts of Meg Indurti, Broderick Baumann, and Carly Kane.

It has been several months since they’ve broken out their gorgeously hand painted backdrop, lawn chairs, and utilized the bar that was already there when they moved in, but their latest edition of Big One is coming just a month from now with a marvelous line-up of LA’s (or elsewhere’s) very best comics that you may or may not know. For 11/4, that will include Langston Kerman, Skyler Higley, Lynn Maleh, Bri Giger, Sam Oh, and host Ellen Harrold.

You better go get tickets for $15 right now before it sells out here.

January 22, 2018

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You’d be hard pressed to find a more charming patio to watch a comedy show in than the one where Wolf Den happens.

Also, the line-up, per usual, is pretty damn solid, so set plans for next Wednesday already.

Get more info on this latest edition of Wolf Den here.

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

May 29, 2017

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Wolf Den is one of the more picturesque house shows in the LA scene. They’re a monthly show nestled in Silverlake, making it even more of a special occasion, that has a swell line-up for May.

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.

The Comedy Bureau Field Report Ep. 140: Lynn Maleh & Making Space for All Shades of Brown

Pick of the Day: Hilarious Habibis: A Standup Comedy Show Benefiting Human Rights in Iran (in LA) 12/5

Pick of the Day: The Big One (in LA) 11/4