Comedy Crawl and Open Mic Run All Updated for Next Week
Leading up to the inauguration this week, we’ve got listings for comedy shows, events, and open mics all around LA.
Check our listings here.
1) TJ Miller is going to be the lead in a movie! [via Hollywood Reporter]
2) Norm MacDonald’s Me Doing Standup
4) Tonight (if you don’t feel like going out to support live comedy) there’s Jeff Garlin making an appearance on Conan 11PM on TBS and the first night of the premiere of Jon Benjamin Has A Van 10:30PM on Comedy Central.
5) Independently produced Beer in the Shower has a new location starting tomorrow at Dreams Cafe (5625 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA). It’s still free it still has a hell of line-up with Kyle Kinane, James Adomian, Baron Vaughn, and more, AND it’s only a few blocks from the original location. Don’t miss out, tomorrow 9:30PM.
6) I got a chance to catch the Tulsa Skull Swingers composed of hilarious people in their own right: Craig Anton, Ron Lynch, Blaine Capatch, and Amit Itelman at 3 Clubs last night. Simply amazing. Imagine Link Wray retrofitted for a comedy variety show and you’ll start to get an idea… Stay tuned here at the Bureau for details about their next month.
7) Art and Slapstick Comedy: Josh Fadem and his pratfalls.
8) The 2 & 45 @ All Star Lanes on Mon. July 18th at 8PM will feature Brandie Posey and Barbara Gray both doing 45 min. sets. This could very well be one of those “I saw them back when they were performing at a bowling alley in Eagle Rock” type of moments.
10) COMEDY CRAWL
Performance Anxiety @ The Pleasure Chest 8PM $7
Drunk on Stage @ Akbar 8PM $5
Comedy Night @ Hamburger Mary’s West Hollywood (w/Drew Droege, Sharon Houston and more) 8PM FREE
The Mixer @ The Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $6
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Holy Fuck! @ Downtown Independent Theater 9PM FREE
Public School Show @ M Bar 9PM FREE/$10 min.
Jeff Garlin @ Second City Hollywood 9PM FREE
Blamblamblam!!! @ R-Bar 9:30PM FREE
11) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/6 min./first come, first served/no purchase necessary
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
IRON GIANT OPEN MIC @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/mixed mic/no purchase neccesary
WESTWOOD BREW CO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/$4 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided
12) So, the funniest things I’ve said in 2011 have been “These are the times when I want a bucket of chicken to throw at people I hate,” and “I write about comedy and I suck at it.” OK everyone, I get the message.
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1) LISTEN TO THIS NOW: Paul Scheer reading excerpts from Jim Belushi’s book “Real Men”
Day 4 – How to Fight w/ your Girlfriend by PaulScheer
2) If you still haven’t gotten Jen Kirkman’s latest release Hail To the Freaks
4) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 6/12-6/18. Thanks Wisepix.
5)
Not to discourage anyone from doing open mics, but sometimes you to just power through it, no matter what’s happening. This picture above of hilarious comedienne Barbara Gray was taken during a live show at the Downtown LA Artwalk on Thurs. Here’s a recap from last night from another open mic, iCandy, that takes place in Long Beach every Friday that had the type of heckler that starts another show while the first show is still happening.
5) If you haven’t checked out any clips for the upcoming Comedy Central series “Jon Benjamin Has A Van”, you can now thank the Comedy Bureau later.
Jon Benjamin Has a VanSpring 2011Preview – You Can’t Shoot Herewww.comedycentral.comComedy CentralTV ShowsComedy Videos
6) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to Tony Sam! Look for profile/article later today.
8) ON THE HORIZON
Jackie Kashian’s Dork Forest @ Nerdist Theater Thurs. July 7th 8PM $10
Jamie Kilstein @ Steve Allen Theater Mon. July 18th 8PM $10
9) COMEDY CRAWL
Space Boners @ Silverlake Lounge 7PM FREE
Conan O’Brien Writers Live @ iO West 7PM $25
North Star Comedy Hour & Meat Raffle @ Michael Woolson Studio 8PM FREE
Hand Schucked @ Moving Arts Theater 8PM FREE
The Anytime Show w/Dominic Dierkes @ Underground Annex Theater 8PM $5
Del Close Lifetime Achievement Award: Jeffrey Tambor @ iO West 8PM $25
Magic Bag @ Underground Annex Theater 8PM $5
Pop & Politics w/Jimmy Dore @ Nerdist Theater 8PM $10
Re-Animator @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $30
Michael Rayner @ Flappers Claremont 8PM $15/2 item min.
Sappity Tappity: A Drunken Romp Through Liquor Forest @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
Chris Farley Award: Adam Scott @ iO West 10PM $25
Truth or Dare @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5
LAICF Harold Competition Championship @ iO West 11PM $10
Tomorrow Show w/Lynch, Small, and Anton @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
10) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/feedback given at end
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/coffee & water provided
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min.
11) So I’m going up tonight in a place accessible only by alley in Garden Grove. I’m not worried so much about being mugged as what I’m supposed to relate to people that frequently walk to their homes via alley ways.
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1) The Walsh Brothers Planking video has taken off getting mentioned as buzzworthy at MTV, the International Business Times, Punchline Magazine, and Huffington Post. Oh, the power of the Internet and it’s need to be entertained with people laying down.
3) The hilarious Jamie Lee will be co-hosting the Critic’s Choice Awards for VH1.com on June 20th. Do not miss this.
4) Casting Director by Fahim Anwar and Aristotle Athiras
5) The Ploplist on Greg Proops’ Smartest Man in the World.
6) Can’t get enough Gentlemen Scumbags while they’re having scheduling difficulties? Why don’t you ask them some questions?
7) How to Give a 5 Word Acceptance Speech at the Webbys by Alex Blagg.
8) If you haven’t been reading Rob Delaney’s weekly column at Vice Magazine, you can catch up with all the sage advice on life and women’s parts here.
10) Brendon Walsh and Kyle Kinane as Hobo Warriors on Web Soup.
11) Just in case you didn’t catch it the other, other, day/time we posted it. James Adomian on Lopez Tonight.
12) ON THE HORIZON
Hand Shucked! @ Moving Arts Theater Sat. June 10th 8PM FREE
The Charlyne Yi Show @ UCB Theatre Sun. June 12th 9:30PM $5
Tony Clifton @ the Egyptian Mon. June 13th 8PM $8
13) COMEDY CRAWL
Risk! presents “The Horror” @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Say Something Funny Bitch @ Theatre Asylum 10:30PM
Jackie & Judy: Looking for Good Dick @ UCB Theatre 7PM $5
Michael Rayner @ Flappers Claremont 8PM $15/2 item min.
Re-Animator @ The Steve Allen Theater 8PM $30
14) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/given “set list” of topics to do jokes off of/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
iCANDY 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/$3 min./mixed mic/booked show in middle around 8PM
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/No foul language/No purchase necessary/first come, first served
15) As Tracy Morgan’s booked Carnegie Hall because of his credits and now taking into his consideration his latest unfiltered spewing of hate-filled nonsense, I take it that it’s currently much harder to book Largo at the Coronet Theatre in LA.
16) Special Thanks to Maria Bamford and Jake Weisman for giving us a #follow on Twitter. Follow them @mariabamfoo and @weismanjake for their constant hilarity even though you probably already follow them.
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1) Everyone’s A Comedian: Comedy Is Hard. So, Why Is Everyone Doing It On The Internet? for Internet Week in NY [via SoMuchFunItHurts] w/Judah Friedlander, Michael Ian Black, Sara Benincasa, Alf Lamont, and moderator Sean McCarthy.
2) First image of Sasha Baron Cohen as The Dictator [via Huffington Post]
3) Hello Giggles gets written up in Forbes.
4) Julia Prescott Interview with the Humourdor.
5) Can’t Wait for the Movies: Super 8
Can’t Wait for the Movies: Super 8 – watch more funny videos
6) @BobDucca has a podcast: Affirmation Nation. [via Ploplist]
7) Barb & Whitney Blackout: Do You Want To Go Upstairs? NOTE: Watching this is a great way to start your Thursday.
9) Jesse Miller of the Jesse Miller Talk Show goes to ICM in NY. Make sure to take notes on how to introduce yourself at management companies.
11) COMEDY CRAWL
Real Spit @ Palms 8PM FREE
Comedy Speakeasy @ The Loft 8PM FREE
Subversive Comedy w/Jimmy Dore @ Flappers Burbank 8PM $12/2 item min.
Nick Thune, Arj Barker, Kate Miccuci, and Very Special Guests @ Largo 8:30PM $20
The Josh & Josh Show w/Andrés Du Bouchet @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Lot 1 Comedy Crunch @ Lot 1 Café 8:30PM FREE
Comedy Palace @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM FREE
The Los Angeles Comedy Festival: The Armando Show w/cast from Community @ iO West 8PM $25
Stripped Stories @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Sweet Sweet Standup @ M Bar 10PM $5
Rest in Peace @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE
12) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary
13) If you’re an audience member at a comedy show and you’re debating whether or not to tell a comedian they were funny because you’re shy, tell them they’re funny. We keep count of compliments after shows like college football stars do with stickers on their helmets.
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1) Comedy Bureau favorite JAMES ADOMIAN will be on Lopez Tonight on TBS at MIDNIGHT. Watch live, set your DVR’s, OR check back here tomorrow as it will be posted.
2) Andrés Du Bouchet’s taping is tonight 10PM at Bar Lubitsch (7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA). This is a perfect part to be a part of comedy history/catch his one-of-a-kind absurdist stand-up/laugh until it hurts and then finding a way to laugh some more.
3) Thai Rivera will be debuting his new self-titled album at the Ontario Improv (4555 Mills Circle, Ontario, CA) next Thurs. June 16th 8PM. Thai’s proof that grinding it out at open mics, no matter where they are or how they are, can, through tireless hard work pays off and does so on your own terms (i.e. headlining your own show to release your own CD).
4) Melissa Villasenor auditions at America’s Got Talent. She gives that show’s name validation. Seriously. I first saw her an indie, topic based, comedy show a year ago, and only a month or so ago, she got passed at the Comedy Store as a regular, and now, this. Congratulations and hopefully she’ll leave Forever 21 soon.
5) Secret comedy show at the Comedy Brewery w/Michelle Buteau. E-mail comedybrewery@gmail.com for details. The only thing we know is that it’s in downtown. It’s that secret.
6) Connected Comedy’s got a project for funny people with some crazy stories.
7) A Drink with Dave-Stephen Falk & Dava Krause.
TUE June 7: Stephen Falk from Brandon Walowitz on Vimeo.
WED June 8: Dava Krause from Brandon Walowitz on Vimeo.
8) “@GregProops-To everyone freaking out about the Reagan cartoon, laughing at what you disagree with is called being sophisticated.” Agreed.
10) COMEDY CRAWL
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE (RSVP at 323-960-5519)
If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
The Armando Show w/Angela Kinsey, Kate Flannery, and Kate Walsh @ iO West 8PM $25
Andre Hyland Presents: The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Pizza Party @ DiPiazza’s 9PM FREE
Facebook @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
Andrés Du Bouchet Taping @ Bar Lubitsch 10PM FREE (first 20 audience members get drink tickets)
11) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel, past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served/coffee and bottled water available
12) People often wonder how I can mentally, emotionally, and physically stand putting up nearly 30 comics/musicians/erotic magicians every week at the Big Trouble in Little Tokyo Open Mic @ Señor Fish. I don’t really know. That’s how I get through it with not having an answer to that question and just doing it.
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1) American: The Bill Hicks Story
2) You can win a copy of American if you submit your favorite Bill Hicks quote at the Sataristas FB event page here.
3) Do Modern Comedy Roasts Need More Class? (Punchline Magazine Article by the Comedy Bureau)
4) The Walsh Brothers Go “Planking”
5) One of the funniest people we know here at the Comedy Bureau (an early recipient of the Tip of the Hat) Abbey Londer is actually using her Twitter account, so we highly suggest that you follow @abbeylonder so you can catch “Stop fucking smiling at me it’s just a latte you idiot. #firemealready”.
7) Theatre of Life w/Nick Rutherford and Beck Bennett. Essentially, it’s “extreme people watching”, well… as extreme as “people watching” can get.
8) Connected Comedy: What I’ve Learned in My First Three Months on Tumblr. Great Article AND we’re mentioned in it. Thanks Connected Comedy.
9) Bad Hostage Negotiator with Rob Corddry. Plenty of you have seen this, but, truly, we’d regret not posting here.
10) COMEDY CRAWL
Drinking Buddies Presents @ Hollywood Improv 8PM $14/2 item min.
Drunk On Stage: Pride Week! @ Akbar 8PM FREE
The LA Improv Comedy Fest: The Armando Show w/Drew Carey @ iO West 8:30PM $25
Comedy Bang Bang @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
For a Few Geeks More @ Michael’s Bar & Grill 9PM FREE
Lower Crust Comedy @ Genghis Cohen 9PM $6
11) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/6 min./first come, first served/no purchase necessary
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
WESTWOOD BREWCO 1097 Glendon Ave., Westwood, CA/Sign-up 7:30PM/Starts 8PM/lottery/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/first come, first served/$4 min.
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd St. Promenade and 4th St.)/Sign-up 9:45PM/Starts 10PM/lottery/$1 cover
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided
12) A comedian asked me last night, “Is comedy even cool?” To that I say, “YES!!!” and suggest you watch this.
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1) Louis CK dropping in at the Frolic Show. You’ve got to wonder if he’ll come up with a bit about trendy Asian Restaurants after this.
2) The LA Improv Comedy Festival @ iO West starts today! (Yes, we reported yesterday that said festival would start today, but many people, when not reminded, think, “I remember that was supposed to start some time this month.” We’d like to try to avoid this for such events)
3) Jimmy Pardo’s Never Not Funny Podcast Season 9 is here!!!
4) Jon Stewart’s Ratings are Higher Than Fox News [via ManintheMittle (via PoliticusUSA)]
5) Why you never miss the monthly sketch barrage known as the Midnight Show at UCB Theatre [via LiezlWasHere].
Pre-movie Trivia
What Happens When You Lose at “Shoot Now, Ask Questions Later”
7) ON THE HORIZON: At the Nerdist Theater
Pop & Politics w/Jimmy Dore Sat. June 11th 8PM $10
A Night with Jeff Garlin Mon. June 13th 8PM $10
Carnyville w/Dana Gould & David Koechner Thurs. June 23rd 8PM $10
8) COMEDY CRAWL
The 4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Celebrity w/Joel McHale @ iO West 8PM $25
What’s Up Tiger Lily @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
9) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM/$4 min./first come, first served
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/first come, first served
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 8PM/no purchase necessary/first come, first served
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/bottled water and coffee provided
10) A kid asked me yesterday, “Does being a comedian pay well?” Oh, the things that little one will have to learn…
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1) Fantasy Rock Band OGRE MAGE just launched their Kickstarter to get their first album recorded! Watch and donate.
2) “Get Your Number” by MC Mr. Napkins aka Zach Sherwin.
3) James Adomian will be on Lopez Tonight this Wednesday 6/8 performing stand-up. In other words, this is what you’ll be watching or DVR’ing to watch later on Wednesday night.
4) “@alyankovic It’s official-there’s going to be a music video for EVERY SINGLE SONG on my new album. #overkill” More details on this story to come.
5) NOTE: Andrés Du Bouchet will be recording his CD on Wed. at Bar Lubitsch at 10PM (and not 8PM as we had posted yesterday).
6) The Ultimate Free & Cheap LA Comedy List 6/5-6/11. Thanks Wisepix.
7) Mitch Hedberg’s Jimmy John Promos. Yes, that’s promos for a fast food establishment by Mitch Hedberg. [via Pauliophonic.com}
8) IWantHerJob.com Interview w/Jamie Brunton: I’ll second that.
9) A roast, a show at Largo, and now TJ Miller’s in the LA Times.
10) The “Tip of the Hat” this time goes to Katie Crown. Article as to why you need to see her perform as SOON as possible coming later today.
11) COMEDY CRAWL
Two Headed Beast: A Storytelling Show @ Stories Books & Cafe 8PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Re-Animator @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $30
Battleship Pretension @ Nerdist Theater (back room of Meltdown Comics) 8PM $10
The Thrilling Adventure Hour @ Largo 8:30PM $25
Trevor Moore’s Whatever Show @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
The Midnight Show @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
Tomorrow w/Ron Lynch @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
12) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/feedback given at end
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5 min./multiple sets allowed/coffee & water provided
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATER 1323-A 3rd St. Promenade, Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-up (lottery) 6PM/Starts 6:30PM/no purchase necessary/4 min.
13) GPOCWLCKS (Gratuitous Picture of Cat Watching Louis CK Saturday). Thanks to Nicole Christo and her cat.
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1) American: The Bill Hicks Story will be out on DVD in the U.S. June 7th w/5 hours of extras! Interviews, never before seen performances, and more!
2) Yesterday, I found [via A.V. Club] the perfect response to Patton Oswalt’s bit about stopping the Star Wars prequels. Thanks to Slick Gigolo, George Lucas can finally “Strike Back”.
3) Andres Du Bouchet is doing his CD taping next week at Bar Lubitsch on Wednesday and Thursday next week. He’s a writer on Conan, but more importantly he got “boner” trending on Twitter. Do not miss this.
4) Not quite sure what to make of this just yet, but MTV’s on Tumblr.
5) Larry David is both fun & sad for me to wait on, but mostly sad… by Brian Farrell
6) Puddin’-“Grandma”
7) Conan and the Basic Cable Band are performing for charity!!!
8) Paul Scheer’s How Did This Get Made? now has T-Shirts!!!
9) COMEDY CRAWL
Dead Authors @ UCB Theatre 6:30PM $5
First Fridays Comedy Variety Talk Show @ Theatre Asylum 9PM $5
The Garfunkel & Oates Hour @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10
Re-Animator the Musical @ The Steve Allen Theater 8PM $30
12 Shiny Nickels @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Stood Up Friday Night: Animals & Mythological Creatures @ Moving Arts Theatre 10PM $5
The Roast of TJ Miller @ UCB Theatre MIDNIGHT $5 (stand by only)
10) OPEN MIC RUN
SET LIST @ FLAPPERS BAR 102 E. Magnolia, Burbank, CA/Sign-up 5PM/Starts 5:30PM/given “set list” of topics to do jokes off of/first come, first served/no purchase necessary
iCANDY 1708 E. Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 6PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/$3 min./mixed mic/booked show in middle around 8PM
SILVERLAKE LOUNGE 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA (Silverlake)/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/4 min./no purchase necessary
MAX BLOOM’S 200 N. Malden Ave., Fullerton, CA/Starts 7PM/booked show after/no purchase necessary
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM
TRINITY CHURCH 1015 California Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 8PM/must work clean/no purchase necessary/mixed mic
GLENDALE DAYS INN 450 N. Pioneer Dr., Glendale, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 8PM/No foul language/No purchase necessary/first come, first served
11) Jack Kervorkian jokes here we go (cue sound of sad party favor)…
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1) LA Comedy in Festivals x 2: Check out the LA Improv Comedy Festival and (comedy in) the Hollywood Fringe Festival.
2) Lastly on June 13th The Comedy Store is proudly co-presenting the screening of “Tony Clifton Live on the Sunset Strip” at The Egyptian theater. The Comedy Store will be giving away a number of tickets for this film so if you are interested in getting on the list email talent@thecomedystore.net with your name and the number of tickets you would like.
3) If you’ve never checked out Channel 101 in LA, here’s why, amongst several reasons, why you shouldn’t miss it; EVERYTHING.
Everything (Ep. 17) from dannyjelinek on Vimeo.
4) Punchline Magazine Review of Midnight in Paris (I/the Comedy Bureau wrote this).
5) Tips for the Open Mic Run? If you have any tips on open mics around the LA area that give around 5 min. of stage time and don’t charge an outrageous minimum to support the venue, please e-mail thecomedybureau@gmail.com
6) OK, as far as comedy flyers go, this is one of the best I’ve seen this year (anyone thinking about making a Five Guys spin off, don’t). Also, go see Powerviolence (the show this flyer is for) on Sundays. It’s unbridled fun.
7) Puddin’ “Enviroment”
8) Don’t bother with questioning. Of course you would love a summer camp run by comedian Barry Rothbart. So, watch the trailer for Barry Rothbart’s new series Sunshine.
Sunny Time Trailer from Barry Rothbart on Vimeo.
9) COMEDY CRAWL
Jackie and Judy Looking for Good Dick @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Piñata @ Bang Studio 8PM $14
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
The Eddie Pepitone Blood Bath @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
How to Live with Chelsea Peretti @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
The Love Machine Comedy Show @ M Bar 10PM $5
Live! at Carnegie Hall* @ Hollywood Hotel 10PM FREE
10) OPEN MIC RUN
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA 6PM/$4 minimum/first come, first served
ZAPATA VIVE 101 S. First Ave., Arcadia, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/20 spots available/5 min.
COFEE BEAN 16101 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA, Suite 180/Starts 7PM/mixed mic/no purchase necessary
SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM/first come, first served/10 min.
CAFE UNURBAN 3301 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 9PM/No purchase necessary
11) Apparently Louis CK dropped in at independent stand-up show, Frolic! and the Hollywood Improv last night while Seinfeld dropped in at the Comedy Store in Picadilly, a popular neighborhood in London. What do these two things have in common. I didn’t get to see them. Damn.
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1) Due to underwhelming traffic, we, here at the Comedy Bureau, got the hint, so the Morning Debriefing is back (though it will probably never be posted in the official “morning”).
2) The Los Angeles Comedy Festival is accepting submissions for their 10th edition taking place this fall. More details to follow soon.
3) Check out comedy podcasting hub Earwolf’s new site! A fantastic thing got pretty damn fantastic!!!
4) Kyle Cease has a new video to push a self-help brand of comedy on his “Wake the Hell Up Comedy Tour” [via Punchline]. "He’s doing something pretty new in comedy. He’s using it to get a point across.“-testimonial from girl who has obviously not watched Bill Hicks or any number of comedians. It’s only a matter of time until a parody comes out.
5) Brand new to Conan: The Pardo Patrol. Let’s hope this becomes an actual regular segment on Conan.
6) Behind the story of Camp Crystal Lake, you’ll find Tom McCaffrey, Barry Rothbart, Matt Fulchiron keeping the camp open despite Jason killing more people. This video should be the next installment/re-boot of the Jason franchise.
7) Puddin’-"Dominos”
8) COMEDY CRAWL
Greg Proops: Smartest Man in the World @ Bar Lubitsch 7PM FREE
If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
A Kiss From Daddy/Birthday Boys @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5 (stand by only)
Sometimes, Even the Devil Tells The Truth @ Comedy Central Stages (6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA) 8PM FREE RSVP at (323) 960-5519
Meltdown @ Nerdist Theater (back room of Meltdown Comics) 8:30PM $8
The Wong Show @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $10 adv/$15 at door
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theater 9PM $8
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
What’s You Say @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $6
9) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
10) You’re welcome.
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FINALLY, Matt Mira’s Day Off or, as I like to refer to it, the open mic at the Nerdist Theater (@nerdmelt) is TONIGHT hosted by Matt Mira and Paul Cibis.
Starts at 7:30PM.
1) Comedian Barry Rothbart on national TV… again. After appearing frequently on national commercials for Taco Bell, web series “Do Whatever”, in which he stars, is set to air on IFC soon.
2) There’s still win a chance to win a spot on the Long Shot Podcast!!!
3) With an endorsement from Kate Micucci and this review, Re-Animator the Musical, might be something to catch at the Steve Allen Theater soon. It may not be the Human Centipede musical, but why the f*$# would you want to see that?
4) “All awards shows are bullshit made up clubs where people decide to give each other prizes. So, I want to thank Comedy Central for saying, ‘we could do that, we could give each other prizes.”-Tina Fey about the Comedy Awards/Reason the Comedy Bureau thinks that such awards shows really shouldn’t be broadcasted ever
5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
The 4 & 20 @ All Star Lanes 8PM FREE
Baron Vaughn opening for Adam Warrock @ Nerdist Theatre 8PM $10
Just for Laughs Showcase @ Hollywood Improv Lab 7:30PM/9:30PM $5
Stand Up Saloon @ Old Towne Pub 10PM FREE
Keep It Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
6) OPEN MIC RUN
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/multiple sets allowed/$5 min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/call (213) 483-4458
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA/USC Campus/Nestled between 3 dormitories approximately a block away from the intersection of Figueroa and Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/non-USC-student sign-up 9:15/Starts 9:30PM
7) So Comedy Central is 20 years old. Subtracting the 170 days we’ve been live, the Comedy Bureau has just over 7000 days to reach the same prominence.
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1) As the Comedy Awards already happened and we already know who won, I’d say watch the premiere of Norm MacDonald’s Sports Show at 10:30PM April 12th first, but the Comedy Awards are chronologically on first at 9PM, so just watch both on Comedy Central.
2) You probably already suspected that American: The Bill Hicks Story was going to be reviewed like this, but it’s nice to actually read it in reality. [via PopcornBiz]
3) Weird Places to do Stand Up w/Chelsea Peretti, Pete Holmes, Howard Kremer, and more! [via HuffPo Comedy]
4) Tip of the Hat for Jim Hamilton
5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Without a Cause @ Boardners 7:30PM FREE
Feel Good Comedy @ Hollywood Improv 7:30PM $10/2 item min.
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
Ian Federgreen Presents @ Flappers YooHoo Room 7:30PM $10/2 drink min.
#hashtag @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
Chatterbox Comedy Night @ Chatterbox 9PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Lettuce Entertain You! (W/Stand Up) @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
The Sunday Sunday Sunday Show @ The Improv Space 9:30PM FREE
6) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed
7) I apologize profusely for the tardiness of this post. There’s no excuse other than I can write an update this complex via my smart phone. Damn technology.
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1) Want to be part of the audience of an episode of Norm Macdonald’s Sports Show (premiering tomorrow night on Comedy Central)? Click that link. Also, watch Norm MacDonald’s Sports Show tomorrow because, simply, it’s Norm MacDonald’s Sports Show and that should be reason enough.
2) Though it was posted yesterday, there may still be room for the Comedy Store screening of American: The Bill Hicks Story on Wed. Apr. 13th 8PM. Try e-mailing at talent@thecomedystore.net.
3) Entertainment Fund Chiefs Pen Op-Ed urging need to raise money for American Comedy Fund via The Comic’s Comic.
4) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to Jim Hamilton. Article/profile to follow later today.
5) ON THE HORIZON
An Evening with Tina Fey in Conversation with Steve Martin @ Nokia Theatre Tues. April 19th 8PM $29
Humanist Comedy @ Bar Marmont Mon. Apr. 11th 8PM FREE
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
LA Comedy Shorts Festival @ Downtown Independent Theater
Ogre Mage @ Silverlake Lounge 6PM FREE
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 8PM $10 (stand by only)
Lit Up! @ St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, Parish Hall 8PM $10
Christina Pazitsky @ Downtown Comedy Club 9PM $11/2 drink min.
The Anytime Show/Magic Bag @ Underground Annex Theatre 8PM/10PM $5
Dana Gould @ Hollywood Improv 8PM/10PM $20/2 item min.
Alonzo Bodden @ Ice House 8PM/10PM $17.50/2 drink min.
The Back Room @ UCB Theatre 10PM $10
The Tomorrow Show & Midnight Show COMBINE @ Steve Allen Theater MIDNIGHT $8
7) OPEN MIC RUN
SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Starts 2PM/people usually give feedback at end of set
WESTSIDE COMEDY THEATRE 1323-A 3rd St., Santa Monica, CA (in alley between 3rd and 4th St.)/Sign-Up 6PM/Starts 6:30PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed
8) Said to someone last night, “I am the Comedy Bureau,” and felt more validated than ever for about 5 seconds before remembering I only have $5 in my wallet and my empty light is about to turn on.
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1) Rolling Stone’s got a pretty good podcast list. With The Pod F. Tompkast, WTF! w/Marc Maron, The Nerdist, The Smartest Man in the World w/Greg Proops, Comedy Death Ray Radio, and more that we all should probably listen to, Rolling Stone almost makes up for the garbage “Top 100 Guitarists of All Time” list they put out every year.
2) Jay Larson’s CD taping is TONIGHT at 8PM and you can still bypass the general cover fee with promo code: LARSON. Along with performances from Pete Holmes, Melissa Villasenor, and Al Jackson, don’t miss a chance to laugh until your head will almost fall off and a chance for your laugh to be recorded forever.
3) Besides already knowing who won the upcoming Comedy Awards airing Sun. Apr. 10th, find out more with interviews from Tony Sam and Kate Riley at HahaJK.com-Red Carpet–Chloe Moretz–sketch duo briTANick.
4) Last night was a good night Late Night TV: Norm MacDonald on Kimmel Part 1–Part 2 & Don Rickles on Letterman & Marc Maron on Ferguson.
5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
LA Comedy Shorts Festival @ Downtown Independent Theater 7PM
Comedy Speakeasy @ TSR Lounge 8PM FREE
All Star Comedy @ Hollywood Laugh Factory 8PM $20/$30 VIP/2 item min.
Fancy Schmancy Comedy Hour @ The Crocker Club 453 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA (downtown) 8PM
Set List @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE (RSVP required)
Eddie Pepitone’s Bloodbath Part Deux @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show @ Bar Lubistch 8:30PM FREE
Mustaches & Mai Tais @ The Palace Restaurant 9PM $5
How to Live with Chelsea Peretti @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Live! at Carnegie Hall* @ Hollywood Hotel 10:30PM FREE
6) OPEN MIC RUN
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM
THE SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/10 min. guaranteed
TKO SHOW @ 212 CAFE 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM
7) Just a note about developing material: wondering about existence and purpose isn’t funny right off the bat. Just an FYI. Sidenote: I’m doing OK, I think.
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1) Jim Gaffigan tickets are on pre-sale for a show in November at Club Nokia. Yeah, he’s that good everyone. (pre-sale password is BACON)
3) Paul F. Tompkins on an Australian Podcast, The Little Dum Dum Club.
4) ON THE HORIZON:
This Is Not Happening @ Hollywood Improv Wed., Apr. 13th 8PM $5/2 item min.
5) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
If This Doesn’t Work Out, I’m Moving Home @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
TJ Miller and Friends @ Comedy & Magic Club 8PM $15/2 drink min.
You’ve Seen These Guys @ Brea Improv 8PM $15/2 item min.
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Frolic! @ Far Bar 9PM FREE
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8
Beer in the Shower @ Whitehorse Cocktail Lounge Inn 9:30PM FREE
The Jesse Miller Talk Show @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5
6) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
7) Anybody want to make a Comedy Bureau ticker so I don’t have to reach end of our Twitter feed?
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1) American-the Bill Hicks Story hits U.S. theatres this week on April 8th, but the earliest you can see it is April 13th at the Comedy Store then April 15th at the Laemmle Sunset 5. Something is wrong with this picture. If it changes, the Comedy Bureau will let you know.
2) LA via Australia–Hear clips of Garfunkel and Oates & Maria Bamford live in Melbourne
3) Brand New Open Mic coming next week:
Smiles Nightclub
13615 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Every other Wednesday
5 minutes of stage time with 1 item purchase
$3 Domestic Beer, $3 Soda, Half off apps
Contact Chris Dunham or TK Matteson
www.facebook.com/chrisdunhamlive–www.facebook.com/tkocomedy
4) The Comedy Bureau’s own calendars have been updated with a few new venues!
5) Once again, Conan on WTF w/Marc Maron.
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
What’s Up Tiger Lily @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Keep It Clean @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
Crash Test @ UCB Theatre 11PM $5
7) OPEN MIC RUN
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/multiple sets allowed/$5 min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/call (213) 483-4458
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA/USC Campus/Nestled between 3 dormitories approximately a block away from the intersection of Figueroa and Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/non-USC-student sign-up 9:15/Starts 9:30PM
8) Yesterday, the Comedy Bureau posted the article, “Why are THEY on the Show?” about the unfortunate trading of spots on shows that happens in LA and some readers were wondering a few things. Specifically, The Comic’s Comic wondered about comics who struggle to get stage time starting their own room. I have no problem with other comics starting their own room to get their own stage time if they can’t get it elsewhere. Again, I reiterate stay away from trading spots. Whether they are good or bad as comics is a matter of subjectivity to me really, but, as I point out in the article, if they can find an audience of their own, my opinion doesn’t really matter. Another reader wondered that if a person works the Haha, Ice House, Comedy Store, Improv that they should get a shot at performing at another room. First off, there are plenty of comics that are (and I’m putting this very politely) raw that get to perform at all of those clubs. Once more, as I pointed in the article, plenty of comics can get laughs, but if they’re not funny to the booker, why should the booker put them up? Last week, I saw someone do nothing but offensive material jumbling up the most controversial topics to date (i.e. Libya, Tsunami, and Liz Taylor’s Death) into one dick joke ridden mess and kill. Did I laugh? I didn’t even smile. Just because this comic happened to do good on a certain night because they had a good spot on the show, I don’t feel obligated or guilted to promote their comedy as, plain and simple, I don’t find them funny. If you have any further questions regarding this article or anything else, please send them to thecomedybureau@gmail.com.
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1) The iCandy Open Mic in Long Beach taking place every Friday in Long Beach has put itself in a rare class of open mics running for almost a decade. Not only do they now pay their few booked performers, but they will very soon offer to match any other indepently produced and booked room that is willing to do so. Thanks to Shayne Michael, Jeff Leon, Kerry Arnold Stephens, and these 97 other people, comics getting paid at an open mic has become possible.
2) Antithesis Comedy, another fine comedy site, is looking for comedian/musicians and comedian/filmmakers based in LA. Message Jesse Castro Jr. for details.
3) The Comedy Bureau “Tips Its Hat” this week to THE WALSH BROTHERS! Article/profile to follow soon
4) Always hilarious comedienne Jackie Kashian is correct in that there is stigma attached to the “solo show”, but I’m pretty sure we would all watch Jackie’s solo show. The Comedy Bureau would.
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
ASSSSCAT @ UCB Theatre 7:30PM FREE
The Nerdist Podcast Live w/James Gunn @ The Nerdist Theatre 8PM $10
March Comedy Madness Finals @ The Comedy Store 8PM $14/2 drink min.
French Toast @ Taix 8:30PM FREE
Powerviolence @ The Complex 8:30PM FREE
Top Story Weekly @ iO West 9PM $5
Gravid Water @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5 (stand by only)
7) OPEN MIC RUN
PALMS 8572 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 6PM
SUNSET GRILL 7439 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/one item min.
TSUNAMEDY @ TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 9PM
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed
8) In case you decided to be a human and avoid social networking, Charlie Sheen bombed last night at his first show on his “Violent Torpedo of Truth Tour”. Big surprise. I guess what counts as news these days is something happening that everyone expected.
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1) LA Comedy invaded your TV last night:
Brent Weinbach on Lopez Tonight killin’ it.
Mo Mandel on Conan killin’ it.
Norm MacDonald gettin into a Twitter fight with Steve Martin on Letterman and killin’ it.
2) Don’t let 522 (last checked when I linked this) people down, help Garfunkel and Oates get on Conan via this Facebook page. (The Comedy Bureau doesn’t guarantee this is a way to get the girls on Conan, but it won’t hurt so just go ahead and do it)
3) Marc Maron Interview on Serial Optimist. All Serial Optimist interviews are top notch, which makes this one an absolute read.
4) John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show. Midnight. Comedy Central. Maria Bamford. Moshe Kasher. That’s it. Well… don’t forget to watch it!
5) In case you missed it, here’s Punchline Magazine’s list of comedians cast in upcoming network pilots. ON THIS LIST: James Adomian, Eric Andre, Kate Micucci, Mo Mandel, Jon Dore, and more!
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Comedy Speakeasy @ TSR Lounge 8PM FREE
Mike Leffingwell: Stupid Husbands @ UCB Theatre 8PM $5
Wide Open Comedy @ Sal’s Comedy Hole 8PM $10
Jimmy Dore @ Flappers Burbank 8PM $12/2 drink min.
6 Degrees @ Holllywood Improv Lounge 8:30PM $5
The Josh & Josh Show: Rory Scovel O’clock @ Bar Lubitsch 8:30PM FREE
Hamclown @ Alexandria Hotel 9PM FREE
The Writers’ Room w/Jimmy Pardo @ UCB Theatre 9:30PM $5
Mike Phirman @ Flappers Burbank 10PM $13/2 drink min.
Getting to the Bottom @ Hollywood Improv Lounge 10:30PM $5
7) OPEN MIC RUN
HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave., Los Angeles, CA/Starts 7PM
THE SANDWICH SPOT 3101 Ocean Park Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/10 min. guaranteed
TKO SHOW @ 212 CAFE 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica, CA/Starts 9PM
8) Shook the hand of Greg Proops after watching his brilliant podcast live, which was a lot like one of the opening scenes of Lawrence of Arabia where a man takes pride in shaking his Lawrence’s hand. Try it sometime and you’ll see what I’m talking about.
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1) The Comedy Bureau extends a congratulations to Melissa Villasenor (@melissavpees) for being the Comedy Store’s newest paid regular!
2) It’s the premiere of Season 3 of Web Soup tonight on G4! 8:30PM EST.
3) OK, we had a misprint yesterday. Brent Weinbach is on Lopez Tonight TONIGHT at midnight on TBS. Or you can just check back tomorrow when I post it on the Comedy Bureau Main Feed. Also, Norm Macdonald will be on Letterman on CBS 11:35PM AND Mo Mandel on Conan on TBS 11PM
4) Reggie Watts on Vinyl? Yes.
5) ON THE HORIZON
Set List @ Comedy Central Stages Thurs. Apr. 7th 8PM FREE
Just for Laughs Showcases @ Hollywood Improv Lab all throughout April-details to follow
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Smartest Man in the World w/Greg Proops LIVE! @ Bar Lubitsch 7PM FREE
If This Doesn’t Work, I’m Moving Home A Variety Hour @ Harlem Place Cafe 8PM FREE
The Fix Up Show w/J. Keith Van Straaten @ ACME Comedy Theatre 8PM $12
Hot Mess Greatest Hits @ Comedy Central Stages 8PM FREE RSVP at (323) 960-5519
Air Sex Championships: Season 3 @ Satellite LA 8:30PM $10-there’s stand up at the top of the show
Meltdown @ Meltdown Comics 8:30PM $8
Pop My Culture Podcast Live w/Freaks & Geeks @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
The Ed Galvez Punk House @ Westside Comedy Theatre 9PM $8
The Improvised Stand-Up Show @ Second City Hollywood 9PM $5
Getting to the Bottom @ Hollywood Improv Lab 10:30PM $5
Denver Smith Presents @ Next Stage Theatre 11PM $5
7) OPEN MIC RUN
THE SPOT CAFE 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7PM
CAFE ON 2ND 7 S. 2nd St., Alhambra, CA/Sign-up 7PM/Starts 7:30PM/$3 cover/10 min. guarantee
CAFE MUSE 6547 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM
LIBRARY A COFFEE HOUSE 3418 Broadway, Long Beach, CA/Sign-up 8PM/Starts 8:30PM
8) Though it was in private, comedy legend George Carlin had a significant other that he loved dearly and wasn’t afraid to express feelings for. This gives me hope, just a little.
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1) April 1st-There will be a piece about Downtown LA Comedy in the Los Angeles Times. Please look out for this.
2) At least the Shorty Awards (Twitter Awards) got one thing right: Conan O’Brien winning the Shorty Lifetime Achievement Award. @lord_Voldemort7 for humor. Yeah, right…
3) Earwolf, a podcast platform for many big comedy podcasts has a “secret project”. Besides it being called “Project Tippy Toe”, that’s all I can really say. [via Ploplist]
4) Bobby Bottleservice Joke Contest! Finish the joke, “Why did the mosquito cross the road?” to win tickets to a show with Conan O’Brien, Sarah Silverman, and Bottleservice’s alter-ego Nick Kroll, here in LA [via The Comic’s Comic]
5) Comedians Shayne Michael and Jeff Leon have started a Matching Funds program for other booked shows/open mics to pay featured performers. Yes, this what performing comedy in LA has come to.
6) ON THE HORIZON
Air Sex Championships Season 3 @ Satellite LA Wed. Mar. 30th $10 (yes, there is stand up comedy at the beginning of this)
Rory Scovel @ Hollywood Improv Fri. Apr. 1st 8PM $13/2 item min.
Ryan Stout @ Hollywood Improv Sat. Apr. 2nd 10PM $18/2 item min.
The Eddie Pepitone Bloodbath @ Hollywood Improv Lab Sat. Apr. 7th 8:30PM $5
Melissa Villasenor’s Singing Show @ Bar Lubitsch Wed. Apr. 20th FREE
Skinny Sundays @ Hollywood Improv Sun. May 1st 9:30PM
The Nerdist Podcast LIVE @ Meltdown Comics Mon. May 2nd 8PM $10
7) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
The Good Luck Show @ Good Luck Bar 7:30PM FREE
Drunk on Stage @ Akbar 8PM FREE
Scoomies @ Westwood Brewco 8PM FREE
WTF! Podcast Live @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM (standing room only)
The Mixer @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
Comedy Death Ray @ UCB Theatre 8:30PM $5 (stand by only)
A Great and Terrible Thing @ Hollywood Improv Lab 8:30PM $5
8) OPEN MIC RUN
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE TOKYO @ SEÑOR FISH 422 E. 1st, Los Angeles, CA (downtown)/Sign-up 6:30PM/Starts 7PM
SAL’S COMEDY HOLE 7356 Melrose Ave., Hollywood, CA/Starts 8PM/$5 min.
MARTY’S/THE OPEN MIC 7351 W. Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA (walk up Martel past Big Mama’s and Papa’s Pizza)/5PM to 11PM/$5/multiple sets allowed
9) While watching a stand up comedy show, I saw a passer-by through a window stop and look confused that someone would be just talking on stage, then quickly hurry off. I guess it’s weird that people want to laugh nowadays.
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1) 150 Best Jests via NY Post/@manydstadt-LA’s well represented with Kyle Kinane, Marc Maron, Maria Bamford, Paul Scheer, Rob Huebel, TJ Miller, Rob O’Reilly, Joselyn Hughes, Richard Lewis, Conan O’Brien, Morgan Murphy (whose coming back to LA), Andy Kindler, Jamie Lee (will hopefully come back to LA), Bil Dwyer, Alec Sulkin, Josh Comers, Dana Gould, Michelle Buteau, Kevin Nealon, Rob Gleeson, Jon Huck, Drew Droege, Jackie Kashian, Jen Murphy, Kyle Dunnigan, Jeff Ross, Whitney Cummings, Felipe Esparza, Doug Benson, Richard Lewis, and a few more I can’t remember off the top of my head.
2) Plop List-a brand new website dedicated to wrangling the best in comedy podcasting thanks to our friend Joel Mandelkorn.
3) The last chance to vote for the Scoomies-a comedy awards ceremony recognizing the best of people who were the best in the hometown and decided to come to LA to make it and are on their way up.
4) The beginnings/makings/refurbishings of the Nerdist Theatre, one of my favorite places to watch live comedy.
5) ON THE HORIZON
WTF! Podcast LIVE @ Steve Allen Theater Tues. Mar. 29th 8PM tickets now only available at door
John Oliver’s NY Stand Up Show Thurs. Mar. 31st 11:59PM on Comedy Central w/Maria Bamford and Moshe Kasher
6) Tonight’s COMEDY CRAWL
Cartoon Dump @ Steve Allen Theater 8PM $10
What’s Up Tiger Lily? @ Hollywood Studio Bar & Grill 8PM FREE
Safehouse @ Lot 1 Cafe 8:30PM FREE
Keep it Clean Comedy @ 1739 Public House 10PM FREE
7) OPEN MIC RUN
RED ROCK 8782 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA/Starts 7PM/multiple sets allowed/$5 min.
CLUB 705 705 Pier Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA/Starts 7PM-ish
JAKE’S 38 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 7:30PM/Starts 8PM
TRIBAL CAFE 1651 W. Temple St., Los Angeles, CA (Echo Park)/Starts 8PM/call (213) 483-4458
D’AMORE’S 8369 W. 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA/Sign-up (lottery) 8PM/Purchase required
GROUND ZERO USC 615 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA/USC Campus/Nestled between 3 dormitories approximately a block away from the intersection of Figueroa and Exposition/USC student sign-up 9PM/non-USC-student sign-up 9:15/Starts 9:30PM
9) If you perform comedy, you can be very happy. EX. Paul Jay marrying Jen Goldberg
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NOTE: Tip of the Hat Article coming today as last night the office wi-fi was down (i.e. Starbucks and any other coffee shop was closed)
