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November 25, 2019

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Basically, you’ll get to watch JoJo Rabbit, Charlie Chaplin’s The Dictator, and Mel Brooks’ The Producers, three satirical comedy classics for FREE (so long as you RSVP*) this Saturday at Santa Monica’s Aero Theatre.

This is a no-brainer to go to (especially if you haven’t seen all of these), right? Get more details, RSVP, etc. here.

*Please arrive early; RSVP is not a guarantee of seating. American Cinematheque Members will have priority seating when the doors open one hour prior to showtime. For more information on Membership, email andrew@americancinematheque.com.

August 28, 2019

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Steven Feinartz (director of The Bitter Buddha and co-creator of Please Understand Me) and David Gborie (had one of our favorite sets on Conan, New Negroes, All Fantasy Everything, and upcoming half-hour special on and current voice of Comedy Central) are two people who we can’t wait to see whatever they’re up to whether it be live shows, short films, docs, etc. etc.

So, they wrote a short film together that Feinartz directed, The Lot, and they’re having an exclusive screening of it (along with a bangin’ stand-up show) next week that you absolutely shouldn’t miss.

Best of all, it’s FREE to attend.

Go RSVP for your tickets right here right now.

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In addition to getting a sneak peek at the highly anticipated What We Do In The Shadows adaptation coming to FX on March 27th, there will be a special improv show also happening at this exclusive event.

Yes, all the free tickets have been snagged, but there will be a waitlist/stand by line come this Thursday (and we’re betting that some people won’t show and it might be worth showing up early to UCB Sunset’s Inner Sanctum).

Get more details here and start making plans.

A24 Is Screening Eighth Grade at 100 Schools for Free This Month

October 10, 2018

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A24 Is Screening Eighth Grade at 100 Schools for Free This Month

Bo Burnham’s Eighth Grade may be not only one of the best movies this year, but also a pointedly important one giving a glimpse into what it’s like to be a teenager in 2018 as well as growing up in general.

Sure it’s a commercial success for A24 and Burnham, but following the promotional tagline of “If you’ve been through eighth grade, then Eighth Grade is for you,” 100 schools (picked from submissions that are open right now) will get the chance for a free screening of the movie on the week of 10/22.

It’s a great chance for kids whom the movie is about to see it without worrying about the rating (or to see it again).

The deadline is 10/14. Get more details and submit here.

Bo Burnham and A24 Are Having Free Screenings of Eighth Grade So Kids In and Around Eighth Grade Can Go See It

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Bo Burnham, writer and director of the fantastic Eighth Grade, has lamented that the film’s R-rating has made it difficult for kids to see it and is thus having the film screened for free for one special engagement this Wednesday, August 8th in all 50 states so that everyone of all ages can go see it (especially the kids of the age that the movie is about).

Get more details on showtimes and locations here. Know that you ought to show up early to make sure you get tickets and get in.

Oh yeah, in case you weren’t aware, Eighth Grade is playing nationwide and is, without a doubt, one of the best movies of the year. Please go see it at a theater whenever you can.

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The Dress Up Gang (AKA the delightful Donny Divanian and Cory Loykasek) made a show for TBS and would love to show it to you wonderful folks.

So, they’re doing a private screening at Dynasty Typewriter at the Hayworth Theater on Wednesday, August 8th at 8PM. Luckily, we’ve got an in for TCB readers in case you wanted to go (did we mention that there will be free food and drinks?).

Sign-up for our mailing list at thecomedybureau@gmail.com and we’ll make sure you’re on the guest list for that evening.

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

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There’s no subterfuge here. Let’s Watch Messed Up Cartoons aims to deliver on its name with a great line-up that includes BoJack Horseman’s Mike Hollingsworth and the wonderful Jamie Loftus.

Also, you’ll have a chance to play SNES Classic on a big screen post-show.

Let’s Watch Messed Up Cartoons will take place at Open The Portal LA (near Lincoln Heights) is FREE and you can get more details here.

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

January 20, 2018

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The long standing indie short form TV institution known as Channel 101 (FYI, it’s been going for a decade and a half) is returning for its first round of episodes of 2018.

Don’t miss out on the FREE screening Saturday, January 27th at 8:30PM at The Downtown Independent Theater (251 S. Main St., Los Angeles, CA).

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.

January 3, 2018

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The Square was one of our favorites from 2017 and there’s a free screening of it tomorrow at USC. RSVP here.

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

November 18, 2017

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This night features some of the best sandwiches in town, a sweet collection of short films, stand-up, and, on top of all of that, a screening of Wayne’s World all for free.

There’s no helping wanting to say “Party Time! Excellent!”

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.

ATTN: Secret Test Screening for Lauren Lapkus and Nick Rutherford Feature Is Happening Today

October 12, 2017

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If you follow what we do here, odds are you love both Lauren Lapkus and Nick Rutherford. If not, spend a few minutes looking them up online (With Special Guest Lauren Lapkus, Dream Corp LLC, etc.) and you’ll have yourself an objectively better day.

Anyhow, later today, there will be “secret” test screenings for this movie starring both Lauren and Nick (that Rutherford wrote FYI). The screenings will be at 6:30PM and 8:30PM in Burbank.

Admission, popcorn, and drinks are all free. All you have to do is RSVP at russell@ralphsmyth.com. Space is limited, so send your RSVP in ASAP.

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The Viceland series, Party Legends, where some of the craziest party stories get the animated treatment as directed by the one and only Lance Bangs, is having a premiere screening tomorrow at Cinefamily coupled with a stand-up show with some of LA’s best.

If you wanna go (and we have a feeling that you just might), just RSVP over 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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Wanna watch a few episodes of Difficult People on the big screen in a fancy movie theater and stick around for a Q&A with Julie Klausner, Billy Eichner, and Difficult People EP Scott King moderated by Deadline’s Anita Busch?

Well, if you’ve got Monday night on May 15th cleared up, specifically at 7:30PM, you can RSVP for that exact event at The Landmark in West LA here.

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

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Cinefamily and USC School of Cinematic Arts will be honoring National Canadian Film Day (yes, that’s real) with a great line-up of back-to-back-to-back screenings, which mostly included off-beat comedy gems from up North.

Included in the day’s line-up will be Guy Maddin’s Saddest Music in the World, Ivan Reitman’s Meatballs, and the classic Strange Brew. Additionally, Denis Villeneuve will be in person doing a Q&A after a screening of his drama Incendies.

Admission is free, but rolling, and Cinefamily Black Card members get priority entry. Also, know that, “Poutine and other Canadian foods and libations will be served for our all day marathon.”

Get more details here.

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

February 28, 2017

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Making History is Fox’s latest comedy and will be premiering this Sunday, March 5th.

Just a few days before that, you can catch two episodes along with a Q&A with the cast and creator for free at USC’s School of Cinematic Arts.

Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. Take care of that here.

February 20, 2017

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My Brother, My Brother and Me, the TV series, starts streaming on Seeso this Thursday.

In honor of that, Seeso will be screening the first episode as well as have a best Yahoo Answers contest, prizes, and more.

The fun begins at 7PM upstairs at The Lost Knight in Echo Park and the screening will start around 8:30PM and it’s free to attend. Get more details here.

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

January 22, 2017

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The short form TV LA institution Channel 101 makes it return, finally, for 2017.

It’s some of the most fiercely independent TV made anywhere and, as always, voted on and renewed directly by the people watching it.

So, make sure to catch the first batch of Channel 101 this Saturday. More details here.

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

Catch a Free Screening of Jason Bateman’s Bad Words at Arclight

February 20, 2014

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Catch a Free Screening of Jason Bateman’s Bad Words at Arclight

We were lucky enough to catch a preview screening of Jason Bateman’s feature film directorial debut Bad Words, which was fantastic. We’re going to say that it might be the R-rated comedy to watch for this year.

On Mar. 3rd, there will be another preview screening at 7:30PM at Arclight Hollywood and we highly suggest that you get in on that if you’re in LA.

Free Screening of Bobcat’s Goldthwait’s God Bless America Tomorrow at New Beverly Cinema

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Photo courtesy of Magnolia Pictures

Prepare to stand on the sidewalk along 7165 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, CA for awhile. Doors open tomorrow May 9th at 7PM. First come, first served. Q&A with stars Joel Murray and Tara Lynne Barr. Just in case you don’t know what the fuss is about, watch the amazing trailer right now.

Channel101: May’s screening is on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/juEgBp There’s NO JUNE SCREENING!! This is your last chance to party on the roof until July!

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Channel101: May’s screening is on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/juEgBp There’s NO JUNE SCREENING!! This is your last chance to party on the roof until July!