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And Now for a Clusterfest ‘19 PSA

May 24, 2019

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Comedy Central has been throwing a pretty nice shindig of a festival up in San Francisco for a few years and the latest edition of Clusterfest seems like it’ll be no different.

Here’s Patton Oswalt, Ilana Glazer, Nicole Byer, Craig Robinson, Jonathan Van Ness, Jeff Ross, Guy Branum, Nick Thune, Quinta Brunson, Chris DiStefano, and Matteo Lane to give you a “PSA” about it. Of course, that’s only a fraction of the line-up (which also includes Amy Poehler, John Mulaney, My Favorite Murder, The Roots, Chelsea Peretti, Courtney Barnett, and way more).

Get more details about Clusterfest (happening Jun. 21st-23rd) here.

SF Sketchfest Makes First Announces 2019 Line-Up

November 19, 2018

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It’s almost that time again for one of the world’s biggest comedy festivals to make all of your dream comedy line-ups come true (probably to the point where you’re overwhelmed). Already, Carol Burnett, Big Terrific, Paul F. Tompkins, Janeane Garofalo, Lauren Lapkus, Aparna Nancherla, and Laraine Newman is so damn good and that’s only a fraction of this portion of the line-up.

SF Sketchfest will be taking over San Francisco from Jan. 10th-27th and offer this already overflowing chalice of comedy riches with truly much, much more to come.

Tickets went on sale yesterday and you can (and very much should) go snag them here.

2018 Outside Lands Announces Barbary Comedy & Improv Line-Up with Michelle Wolf, Chelsea Peretti, Hanging with Paul Scheer, and More!

July 13, 2018

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As you probably well know by now, San Francisco gets some really dazzling line-ups for their comedy festivals. If you think about who’s playing SF Sketchfest, Clusterfest, and The Barbary Comedy Tent at Outside Lands, it’s a real treasure trove of comedy on a pretty regular basis.

This year’s Barbary line-up for Outside Lands is no exception as you can see above.

If you live or will be in the SF area on August 10th-12th, you’ll probably want to go to this. Passes are on sale now starting at $149.50 for a single day and $375 for a 3-day pass.

Line-up Announcement for Comedy Central’s 2018 Clusterfest Is a Drug Trip That Never Ends

February 16, 2018

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Kind of like an acid trip just seems to keep going and going and going and going and going, the line-up for the latest edition of Comedy Central’s SF based comedy festival Clusterfest keeps going including the likes of Jon Stewart, Tiffany Haddish, Last Podcast on the Left, Maria Bamford, Desus & Mero, It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s Paddy’s Pub, and much, much, much more.

See for yourself in the whole line-up announcement video here (you can see the “drug-free” line-up flyer below.

Clusterfest will happen Fri. Jun. 1st-Sun. Jun. 3rd and 3-Day Admission starts at $282 (including fees). Get more details and tickets here.

17th Annual SF Sketchfest Announces Adds Rachel Bloom, Maria Bamford, Zach Galifianakis, Jon Hamm, Tony Hale, and Laurie Kilimartin to Line-Up

November 30, 2017

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The newly announced portion of 17th SF Sketchfest is all in addition to:

Ricky Gervais, Jane Lynch, Dick Cavett, Lewis Black, Danny McBride, Jody Hill, Paul F. Tompkins, Bill Burr, Pamela Adlon, Christopher Guest, Jeff Goldblum, Julie Benz, David Cross, Jane Kaczmarek, Lance Reddick, David Strathairn, Fred Willard, Laraine Newman, Peter Asher, Janeane Garofalo, Rachel Dratch, Pete Holmes, Paget Brewster, Thomas Lennon, Jack McBrayer, Eugene Mirman, Aparna Nancherla, Busy Philipps, Kevin Pollak, Rob Riggle, Michael Showalter, David Wain, Sasheer Zamata, Broken Lizard, cast members from “Twin Peaks”, “Animal House”, and MUCH MORE!

Per usual, there’s probably more comedy goodness that will be stacked on top of an already gigantic line-up for SF Sketchfest.

Get more details and tickets to individual shows here!

Nathan For You Is Going on a Season 4 Sneak Peek Tour

August 30, 2017

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Not only will many of those get to see Nathan Fielder present season 4 of Nathan For You right before it premieres, but he’ll be taking your questions (and we’re sure you have plenty) all throughout North America starting next week.

Get tickets ASAP here.

2017 Outside Lands Barbary Comedy Tent to Have Nick Kroll, Roy Wood Jr., Last Podcast on the Left, Wild Horses, Talk Show the Game Show

July 16, 2017

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One of SF’s big festivals, Outside Lands, returns for its 2017 edition on Friday, August 11th-Sunday, August 13th.

As you can see above, they have a pretty swell line-up for their Barbary Comedy Tent.

On top of that, music acts will include, but certainly not limited to, headliners such as The Who, Gorillaz, Lorde, Tribe Called Quest, and Queens of the Stone Age.

You can get tickets/passes here.

Here are the prices going for Outside Lands right now:
3-DAY GA: $375.00
3-DAY VIP: $795.00
FRIDAY GA: $149.50
FRIDAY VIP: $345.00
SATURDAY GA: $149.50
SATURDAY VIP: $345.00
SUNDAY GA: $149.50
SUNDAY VIP: $345.00

Stand Up NBC 2017 Will Be Holding Open Auditions Throughout the Country This Summer

May 5, 2017

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Specifically, NBC will be holding open auditions for their annual stand-up comedy talent search (and semifinal auditions on the following evening) as follows:

6/10-Chicago-Laugh Factory Chicago
7/8-San Francisco-Cobb’s Comedy Club
8/12-Philadelphia-Helium Comedy Club
9/23-Atlanta-Laughing Skull Lounge

8 finalists will be flown out to LA to perform for NBC brass and other industry. Also, as a plus, there’s no purchase necessary to enter.

Get more details here.

San Francisco Is Getting Another Big Comedy Festival This Year with Comedy Central’s Very First “Clusterfest”

At the beginning of the year, San Francisco always has one of the biggest comedy festivals in the world, SF Sketchfest.

Just announced today, SF will be getting another giant comedy festival in the summertime, specifically June 2nd-4th, brought to you by Comedy Central.

The first ever Clusterfest has a gigantic line-up of the sort proportions and depth that Comedy Central can summon. It’s also the flip of most big time music and arts festival in that it’s mostly comedy with a bit of music as opposed to there being a comedy tent and lots and lots and lots of music a la Bonnaroo, Outside Lands, etc. (Note: producers of both those festivals are involved here). See the line-up below or in this glitterbomb filled announcement video here.

Tickets/passes go on sale this Thursday, March 2nd here. They range from $199.50 earlybird pass-$599.50 VIP Pass.

January 18, 2017

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Josh Fadem & Dicker Troy (Johnny Pemberton as a truck driver/DJ/wiseman with a modulated voice) is one of the funniest things going on in LA right now (you can catch them at the end of the month in LA at The Satellite).

So, if you’re in SF, Portland, Vancouver or Seattle in February, do not miss a show that’s equal parts whimsy, chaos, tomfoolery, alternate dimensions, slapstick, and jokes.

The 16th Annual SF Sketchfest Line-Up Announced and Tickets Are Now on Sale

November 21, 2016

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The gigantic (but maybe not on the scale of billions and billions) line-up for the 16th Annual SF Sketchfest has just been announced. This flyer is just scratching the surface of how many great performers are on the bill.

In fact, there are currently over 700 performers that will be in more than 230 shows at 17 different venues over the course of 2 and a half weeks. Even if you’re not in or around San Francisco, it might be worth it to trek to SF to see what’s happening.

SF Sketchfest is set for January 12th-29th, 2017 and you can get tickets right now right here.

The Signs for The Robin Williams Tunnel Are Now Officially Up

March 5, 2016

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A tunnel just North of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco has not only been renamed in honor of the beloved comedian Robin Williams, but has a delightful rainbow painted in the arch at the entrance of the tunnel.

This seems fitting for the joy and color that he brought into people’s lives as well as Robin being a way to places beyond rainbows.

The 2016 SF Sketchfest Announces Its Annual Massive Line-Up of Comedic Treasures

Without fail, SF Sketchfest’s cup runneth over with many of comedy’s best and brightest for nearly a month.

From Jan. 7th-24th, the gargantuan comedy festival known as SF Sketchfest will once again take over numerous venues throughout San Francisco. They’ve announced the line-up today and we’ll give you just a sample straight from the press release:

The 2016 SF Sketchfest features a 20th anniversary tribute to “Waiting For Guffman,” with a screening and cast reunion with Christopher Guest, Bob Balaban, Parker Posey and Fred Willard; in-person tributes to iconic actor Sally Field in conversation with Michael Showalter along with a screening of their new film, “Hello, My Name is Doris;” Jeff Goldblum in conversation and in musical performance with his Mildred Snitzer Orchestra; Patton Oswalt in conversation with Boots Riley; hit animated series “Bob’s Burgers” with creator Loren Bouchard and cast members Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman, Larry Murphy, John Roberts and Kristen Schaal; acclaimed comedic author Dave Barry in conversation; spotlights on film favorites including “Hot Shots” 25th Anniversary with Jim Abrahams and Pat Proft; “Teen Witch”: The Peaches Christ Experience; and “Hook” 25th Anniversary; TV spotlights “Fishing with John” 25th Anniversary with John Lurie in conversation with Parker Posey; “Drunk History” with Derek Waters and friends; “The Adventures of Pete & Pete” live; “Galavant” with creators and cast, and “Sledge Hammer!;” celebrations of animated comedies “BoJack Horseman,” “Futurama” and “Dr. Katz Professional Therapist”; popular radio programs StarTalk Live with Bill Nye the Science Guy and Eugene Mirman and NPR’s Ask Me Another; appearances by comedians and actors including Pamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Maria Bamford, Todd Barry, Guy Branum, Stephanie Courtney, Cameron Esposito, Noel Fielding, Dave Foley, Judah Friedlander, Ron Funches, Jeff Garlin, Janeane Garofalo, Chris Gethard, Bobcat Goldthwait, Dana Gould, Jon Hamm, Dan Harmon, John Hodgman, Moshe Kasher, Andy Kindler, Nick Kroll, Natasha Leggero, Beth Littleford, Jason Mantzoukas, Kevin McDonald, Thomas Middleditch, Laraine Newman, Tom Papa, Jimmy Pardo, Eddie Pepitone, Chelsea Peretti, Jim Rash, Paul Scheer, The Sklar Brothers, Martin Starr, Eric Stonestreet, Scott Thompson, Paul F. Tompkins, Michael Urie, Baron Vaughn, Jessica Williams; top comedy collectives Upright Citizens Brigade and The Groundlings; and musical performances by Princess featuring Maya Rudolph and Gretchen Lieberum in an Evening of the Music of Prince, Jonathan Coulton, Kate Micucci, Rhett Miller, Paul and Storm and more.

Yes, there’s more that’s coming round the bay than what you see above. If you’re already sold on going (and we struggle to think why you wouldn’t be), tickets go on sale this Sun. at 10AM PST here.

Chris Garcia Recording His Debut Album at San Francisco’s Punch Line This Month

November 9, 2015

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If you’re anywhere near SF in a couple of weeks, go to this.

California has gotten to enjoy the uplifting, joyful, and honest comedy of Chris Garcia for a good while. Chris has also gotten tour the country, and recently, across the globe, but, surprisingly, has yet to have an album where more folks can get in on the Garcia we know and love.

Now, Chris is going to record his very first comedy album at The Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco on Nov. 17th & Nov. 18th at 8PM. If you can go, definitely get tickets here and/or here.

Here’s a Trailer for Anthony Jeselnik’s Latest Special “Thoughts and Prayers” Coming to Netflix Next Week

October 8, 2015

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For his latest hour special, Anthony Jeselnik decided to test himself by taping it in a very politically correct town like San Francisco. Having seen Jeselnik alive, well, and still toeing the line with his villainously clever material after he finished the taping, we’re thinking that it went pretty well.

You can see for yourself in a trailer for Thoughts and Prayers here, then, in full, on Netflix on Oct. 16th.

SF’s Treasure Island Music Festival to Have Comedy Tent Presented by Funny or Die

September 24, 2015

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The Treasure Island Music Festival in San Francisco will be the latest big time music and arts festival to add a comedy tent to its line-up. On Oct. 17th and 18th, Funny or Die will host a comedy tent called The Blah Blah Blah featuring performances by:

Tim Heidecker
Jerrod Carmichael
Jonah Ray
Chris Gethard
Jon Dore
With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus
Throwing Shade with Erin Gibson & Bryan Safi
Hey™: An Afternoon with Kate Berlant and John Early
Guy Braunum Presents: Talk Show: The Game Show
Michelle Wolf
Max Silvestri
Barry Rothbart
Jermaine Fowler

That’s a real good line-up and you shouldn’t miss it if you can get to San Francisco that weekend. Oh, Chvrches, Run the Jewels, and Father John Misty will be there as well just in case you needed the extra encouragement. What’s really amazing is that Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy Festival will be finishing its run at the same time in Austin, TX.

Get your tickets/passes here.

While Awaiting News About Another Season of “The Chris Gethard Show”, Chris Gethard Is Going on Tour

September 1, 2015

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Gethard’s going from coast to coast, though he’s probably not doing as much as hitchhiking as he has done in the past.

The doozy of a first season of The Chris Gethard Show on Fusion has come to a close and rather than sit on his laurels and wait for a phone call, Chris Gethard is hitting the road. (By the way, you can watch the entire season on the show’s YouTube channel right here.)

If you’re wanting to see more of Chris Gethard soon and with certainty, you can catch Chris live all around North America over the next few months at these times and places below:

-9/19 Saturday – Eugene Mirman Fest @ Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY
-9/21 Monday – Career Suicide (Solo Show) with Laura Stevenson @ Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY
-9/30 Wednesday 7PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Comedy Bar in Toronto, ON
-9/30 Wednesday 11PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Rivoli in Toronto, ON
-10/1 Thursday 9PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Rivoli in Toronto, ON
-10/1 Thursday 11PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Comedy Bar in Toronto, ON
-10/2 Friday 7PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Rivoli in Toronto, ON
-10/3 Saturday 9PM – Career Suicide (Solo Show) at JFL 42 @ Garrison in Toronto, ON
-10/3 Saturday MIDNIGHT – The Alternative Show with Andy Kindler at JFL 42 @ Royal Theater in Toronto, ON
-10/9 Friday – Trill Comedy Festival in Houston, TX
-10/15 Thursday – FSU-Club Down Under in Tallahassee, FL
-10/18 Sunday – Treasure Island Festival in San Francisco, CA
-10/22 Thursday 8PM – Sagher and Gethard @ UCB Chelsea in NYC, NY
-10-30-11/1 Halloween Weekend – The Fest in Gainesville, FL
-1/22/16-1/23/16 Friday and Saturday – Arlington Drafthouse w/guest Jo Firestone in Arlington, VA

Details and tickets can be found here.

Ron Funches, Drennon Davis, Joe DeRosa, and Rory Scovel Made Up a Faux-Christian A Capella Group at Outside Lands

August 11, 2015

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According to our sources, there was, all of sudden, an empty slot to fill on the jam packed line-up at The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival this past weekend. Live comedy has its own tent at the festival in San Francisco, which is why Ron Funches, Joe DeRosa, Drennon Davis, and Rory Scovel were there in the first place.

Yet, the four stepped up to fill the slot on the main stage apparently as the makeshift christian a capella group Ron Funches and The Five Footprints.

Watch these NSFW (or church for that matter) clips of what might be a literal once-in-a-lifetime performance.

Emily Heller Headed Out on Her “Please Consider This Tour” and Recording Her Debut Album

March 30, 2015

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Really, if you can pull catching Emily Heller’s tour and her taping, you should do so.

Emily is headed across this great land from Apr. 17th-Jun. 27th starting here in California, then going through Texas, Colorado, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Washington, Portland, San Francisco, Wisconsin, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Virginia and Minnesota.

She’s going to record to her very first comedy album in the middle of the tour at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY on Jun. 3rd at 7:30PM and 9:30PM.

Don’t miss out on any of this and get your dates, times, and, most importantly, tickets here.

Lauren Lapkus and More Announce Outside Lands 2015 Line-up

March 25, 2015

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More festival line-up announcements need to go like this.

In a similar fashion to SF Sketchfest’s line-up announcement video, The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival had fun playing with the idea of announcing the line-up as a mother played by Lauren Lapkus would tell you what’s going to be on the dinner table or other weirdly out-of-place scenes with the likes of Dave Theune and Demorge Brown to be discussing what acts will be playing a giants arts and music festival.

Watch the announcement video here. Then, you can get more details on Outside Lands, which runs from Aug. 7-9, here.

Anthony Jeselnik Taping His Next Special at Fillmore in San Francisco Next Week

March 15, 2015

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Rather than be on the dais at The Roast of Justin Bieber, Anthony Jeselnik has been focusing his efforts on his next comedy special.

We’re guessing it’s probably a much better use of his time.

Jeselnik will have 7PM and 10PM shows on Sat. Mar. 21st at The Fillmore in San Francisco where you can catch the taping of his follow-up to Caligula.

You can get tickets, of which there are a few still available, here.

If you’re in LA and can’t make it to SF next weekend, then you might be able to catch Jeselnik do a run through this Tues at The Lyric.

Karl Hess Recording His Debut Album in SF This Sat. for AST Records

January 16, 2015

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BAY AREA: I am recording my debut album for @aspecialthing records THIS SATURDAY at @Cyniccave! 8 & 10pm, come join. pic.twitter.com/X4i6OwxNqS

— karl hess (@karlhess) January 15, 2015

If you’re in San Francisco this Sat., make your way to the Lost Weekend Video/Cynic Cave at either 8PM or 10PM.

At both times, you can catch the latest AST Records recording, capturing the debut album of Karl Hess.

Though you’ll be in the basement of a video store, we’re sure you’ll have a great Saturday night.

Greg Proops Taping a Brand New Album Jan. 2nd-3rd in San Francisco

December 22, 2014

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Beloved Bay Area 12/30-1/3 @punchlinesf 12/30 Vodkast ½-3 Recording a new album http://t.co/hZ4zAontlW Yay, Giants pic.twitter.com/XYY4yiGRSa

— Greg Proops (@GregProops) December 7, 2014

When the Smartest Man in the World puts on all on notice that his next hour of stand-up will be committed to an album next week, you should make plans to be witness to the event.

So, baring that in mind, Greg Proops is recording his next album at the Punchline Comedy Club in San Francisco from Jan. 2nd at 7:30PM & 9:30PM and Jan. 3rd also with shows at 7:30PM & 9:30PM.

Don’t miss out on a chance to go to this taping and guffaw, think, and go on a dastardly fun ride all simultaneously if you can.

Tickets Now on Sale for 2015 SF Sketchfest

December 14, 2014

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Between now and when we posted about the line-up for the 2015 SF Sketchfest, we’re assuming you’ve been at refreshing your the SF Sketchfest schedule page with credit card at the ready to get your tickets.

Even if that’s not the case, you probably still want to go the gigantic going through Jan. 22nd all the way to Feb 8th next year. So, you can get, as of a few minutes ago, can buy as many SF Sketchfest tickets as your heart desires.

Here’s a fun promo to remind you of how amazing the line-up is.

If You Were Lucky Enough to Get Tickets to Outside Lands, You’ll Get To See Lewis Black, Silicon Valley, More

July 29, 2014

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Tickets for San Francisco’s upcoming Outside Lands on Aug. 8th-10th are already sold out. So, if you were somehow able to get tickets or somehow able to get tickets now, be sure to catch the live comedy at The Barbary Comedy Tent.

You’ll get to catch:

Lewis Black
Aisha Tyler
Stars of Silicon Valley
Garfunkel & Oates
The Improvised Shakespeare Company
improv4humans with Matt Besser and guests Chris Gethard, Lauren Lapkus, and Seth Morris
Rory Albanese
Matt McCarthy
The Chris Gethard Show
Aparna Nancherla
Ali Mafi

That’s sounds pretty great to us and you should really look into to getting in somehow if you can.

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