UCB Franklin
Events at this venue
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Cagematch (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesAn intergalactic improv battle between the best teams in LA where YOU choose the winner! Two teams enter, one team leaves! Long, long ago alien Queen Titi and her army overtook our peaceful planet Earth-UCB and mandated that the best, most competitive improv teams in LA battle it out until only one stands. Queen Titi and her REFEREES (Hosts Artoun Nazareth, Matt Visconage, Teruko Nakajima) want YOU the audience to choose who will be the winner as we put two […]
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Gunk & Shag (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesInfamous improv trio, Gunk, and beloved indie powerhouse, Shag, combine forces for this hour long improv show! Gunk is an infamous improv trio known for their chaotic, irreverent play style. "It felt like I was in a k-hole," one audience member said of a performance. You may have caught Gunk during their impressive win streaks in improv competition shows such as UCB's Cagematch and the Shared Experience Showdown. Shag is a beloved indie improv team made up of of seven […]
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Bisexual Intervention (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA REAL dating show for bisexuals sick of only dating men, where YOU, the audience, might just leave with a date. Hosted by Griffin Kelly Featuring: Brittany Miller, Joan Ford, Lyndsey Frank With special guests Jack McLaughlin, Rebecca Shrom & Emmett Kueppers Starts 7PM PT
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Experimental Mic @ UCB (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Annex Tuesdays of the month Starts 9:30PM PT All comedic performers welcome, invited to try something weird, risky, or just totally different. Each show has a new theme or twist—past formats have included: • “Hack Bingo” – where the audience plays bingo using stand-up clichés • “Wheel of Bits” – comics spin a wheel for on-the-spot challenges • “Soundtrack Sets” – stand-up performed over background music • “Campfire Mic” – storytelling-style […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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QT’s presents… JOY! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWe are UCB’s first all trans/gender nonconforming/non binary improv team, and what better way to celebrate than doing some improv based on your most joyful memories?! Trans and gender nonconforming people have had a rough few years… For many in our community, this is a time of anxiety, fear, and fury. It’s now more important than ever to create spaces of pure, unadulterated queer fun where we can rest, relax, and recharge. Come spend an hour laughing with us as […]
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Too Many Cooks (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesToo Many Cooks is a one-of-a-kind live comedy experience where stand-up and cooking collide in real time. Each comedian takes the mic and performs their regular set — but while they’re delivering punchlines, they’re also cooking a portion of a full recipe live on stage. Every performer picks up exactly where the last one left off at the stove. At the end of the show, one brave audience volunteer is chosen to take center stage and enjoy the meal. Cast: Caitie […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Character Mic! @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarts 8PM For character bits only 4 min. Hosted by Alan Starzinski and Veronica Osorio
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Armenian All-Stars (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat if we were able to bring Glendale to the UCB Franklin stage? Well we’ve done just that by assembling the greatest Armenian character performers, stand ups, and improvisers to put on a show like never before. Whether you’re Armenian or not, you’ll be family here. Featuring improv by All My Cousins: Artoun Nazareth, Austin Williams, Artin Sarkisyan, Lawrence Marshalian, Chris Tcholakian With special guests: Erin Cholakian, Jackie Kashian, Lory Tatoulian Proceeds from the show will be donated to the C.O.A.F. (Children of […]
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ASIAN AF JAM! @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFor AAPI improvisers only Starts 5:30PM ET All levels welcome Hosted by Mickey Woo, Lilan Bowden, Hanna Barlow, Tao Yang & Sam Di
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Soundtrack (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesSoundtrack is one of UCB’s most popular shows, playing to critical acclaim and sold out audiences in New York and LA for over sixteen years running. Using a DJ on stage, the show takes your music, song lyrics, weird voicemails and anything else you might have on your phone to inspire this fully improvised show. Lineup: Brian Huskey, Mary Holland, Toni Charline, Holly Laurent, Jason Mantzoukas, Scot Armstrong, Jesse Falcon, and Andrew Secunda Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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The Watch List Performer Showcase (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB’s exclusive industry event designed to highlight LA’s most exciting comedic talent. Skip the guesswork and discover the next wave of standup and character performers on The Watch List! Featuring: TBA Starts 7PM PT
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Experimental Mic @ UCB (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Annex Tuesdays of the month Starts 9:30PM PT All comedic performers welcome, invited to try something weird, risky, or just totally different. Each show has a new theme or twist—past formats have included: • “Hack Bingo” – where the audience plays bingo using stand-up clichés • “Wheel of Bits” – comics spin a wheel for on-the-spot challenges • “Soundtrack Sets” – stand-up performed over background music • “Campfire Mic” – storytelling-style […]
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Mic Drop @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesStarts 6:30PM PT Lottery Mixed in w/booked spots $5 to perform Hosted by Deric Brown & Abbey Perez
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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War on Drugs (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesCome out and enjoy an evening of improv with performers on different substances. And together we will determine who’s the best. Team Weed, Team Alcohol or Team Mushrooms. Featuring: Wayland McQueen, Colin McGurk, Chad Westbrook, Gabriella Bottoni, May Darmon, Jon Durnell, Aman Adumer, Jazz Lewis, Anna Salinas, Anja Boltz, Jenae Galang, Tucker Reynolds, Celia Gurney, Isabella Escalante, Carlos Orlando, Quinn Boyes, Jennifer Bologna Starts 10:30PM PT
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Drunk Theatre (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesDrunk Theatre is the entirely improvised, unpredictable, and crazy comedy show that’ll kick your weekend into overdrive. Come see what iHeartRadio, DoLA, CBS, LA Times, WeLikeLA, SF Weekly, SFGate, SF Chronicle, Thrillist, and TimeOut have all been talking about. Limited seating and space is available, so grab your tickets now before it sells out! Featuring: Sahil Desai, Ittai Geiger, Cassie Grilley, Rodd Naimi, Nate Deakers, Maria Gnoza, Bri Cala & 5 Shots of Whiskey! Starts 10PM PT
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Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Asian AF Los Angeles (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesEstablished in 2016, this must-see comedy show has featured a powerhouse line-up of celebrity guests and rising stars. Don’t miss an incredible night of improv, stand-up, sketch, musical comedy, and character performances all on one stage. See who’s performing this month and grab your tickets today! Asian AF has headlined major comedy festivals, including SF Sketchfest, the New York Comedy Festival, Clusterfest, the Del Close Marathon, the Hawaii Comedy Festival, Richmond’s 2nd Best Fest, Berlin’s Das Improv Festival, the Edinburgh […]
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Show Me Your Dick – A Lifetime of Dating in a Larger Body (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesFun fact, in my 15+ years of dating, I have received over 90 unsolicited dick pics — HOW COULD THIS BE? My whole life has been plagued by men wanting me to see their dicks or hear about their dicks without my permission. They were desperate to sexualize me but not date me. Maybe my face doesn’t necessarily say “show me your dick” but my body says “please disrespect me because you think less of me than you do of […]
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The Nepo Baby Talent Show! (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesThese performers may not have famous parents, but everybody is related to somebody. Join host Claire Downs and our special nepo guest judge, Kristian Moreno (son of Deftones lead singer Chino Moreno) in a hilarious experiment to find out whether DNA plays a role. Can a comedian complete a Rubik’s cube in one minute because their dad taught analytical mathematics? Chop wood because their grandfather was a logger? Perform a sermon in honor of their pastor mother? It’s happened before! Hosted by Claire Downs Judged by special […]
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Experimental Mic @ UCB (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Annex Tuesdays of the month Starts 9:30PM PT All comedic performers welcome, invited to try something weird, risky, or just totally different. Each show has a new theme or twist—past formats have included: • “Hack Bingo” – where the audience plays bingo using stand-up clichés • “Wheel of Bits” – comics spin a wheel for on-the-spot challenges • “Soundtrack Sets” – stand-up performed over background music • “Campfire Mic” – storytelling-style […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Hunkamania (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesHunkamania is a wrestling-themed comedy variety show featuring The Nemeth Bros, touring comedians, improvisers, and special surprise guests from the world of pro wrestling! Featuring performers from UCB, as well as a special appearances by the Midnight Rumble roster! Nic Nemeth is a multi-time WWE Champion, and a future Hall of Famer. He’s performed on Comedy Central’s Roast Battle, and is in the new film Drugstore June. Ryan Nemeth is an actor & comedian, has wrestled in WWE NXT, AEW, and TNA, and his credits […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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FLWLS: Clown Haul (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWelcome to CLOWN HAUL, hosted by the highly immersive elegant performance art clown troupe, FLWLS (pronounced flawless). A heavenly salon where you can experience the mystical world of clowning. Come play, learn, fail, laugh, cry, watch like a pervert, deepen your artistry or maybe even get an elephant tattoo’d on your body — who knows what the night will bring! What we can guarantee is that the comedy will be effervescent and the evening just might change your life. Starring Chad […]
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Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Yeti 4 Real (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYeti is an improv team but also a group of biological siblings. Get ready for an hour of laughter with one of LA’s premier improv teams. Yeti4Real is an evening of unparalleled wit, fun, and surprises! 100% Yeti! 100% 4Real! Featuring: Jacob Wysocki, Ally Beardsley, Zac Oyama, Talia Tabin, Lou Wilson, Devin Field, Victoria Longwell, Vic Michaelis Starts 7PM PT
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Experimental Mic @ UCB (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Annex Tuesdays of the month Starts 9:30PM PT All comedic performers welcome, invited to try something weird, risky, or just totally different. Each show has a new theme or twist—past formats have included: • “Hack Bingo” – where the audience plays bingo using stand-up clichés • “Wheel of Bits” – comics spin a wheel for on-the-spot challenges • “Soundtrack Sets” – stand-up performed over background music • “Campfire Mic” – storytelling-style […]
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All Out!: An LGBTQ+forward Open Mic @ UCB Franklin (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United Statesin Annex 3rd Tuesday Starts 6:30PM PT Lottery 5 min. 10 slots only
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Friday Fix! (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesUCB's weekly improv double header! A night of improv comedy featuring two of LA's top teams performing back-to-back. Get your FIX every FRIDAY. Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
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Frankly, My Frank, I Don’t Give A Frank (WIP) (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesA solo show performed by Frank Caeti (MADtv, Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Second City, UCB) that asks the question - what would you say if you were trapped in a liminal space with yourself? There will be characters, introspection, and dancing. Starts 7PM PT
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Experimental Mic @ UCB (in LA)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States@ Annex Tuesdays of the month Starts 9:30PM PT All comedic performers welcome, invited to try something weird, risky, or just totally different. Each show has a new theme or twist—past formats have included: • “Hack Bingo” – where the audience plays bingo using stand-up clichés • “Wheel of Bits” – comics spin a wheel for on-the-spot challenges • “Soundtrack Sets” – stand-up performed over background music • “Campfire Mic” – storytelling-style […]
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Big Tobacco’s Pinocchio (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesYou might know Big Tobacco from their hit Edinburgh Fringe comedy show, Bad Play. Or maybe you know them from their hilarious live fake-ish sitcom, Living Situation. Or maybe you’re confusing them with the cigarette conglomerates of the same name (no relation). Either way, the comedy troupe is back with a reimagining of Pinocchio that turns the classic tale on its head and packs it with jokes, twists, absurdity, and maybe even some heart for all the pervs out there. Join Pinocchio, Jiminy, Geppetto, […]
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ASSSSCAT (in LA w/Livestream)
UCB Franklin 5919 Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWhat is ASSSSCAT? It starts with a group of improv comedians from film & TV taking the stage with a special guest monologist. After getting a suggestion from the audience, our monologist shares off-the-cuff thoughts, feelings, and true stories inspired by your suggestion. The improvisers then spin this monologue into a series of scenes that will show you why ASSSSCAT is one of the longest running improv shows in the world! Starts/streams 8:30PM PT/11:30PM ET
$29.89