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fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Nate Bargatze Joined Bill Maher to Talk Comedy and Books

Stand-up comedy now offers broader pathways to success, with larger live audiences, generational career differences, and increased emphasis on mentoring younger comedians.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Seann Walsh: Who would play me in the film of my life? Jack Dee, because he would hate it'

Seann Walsh is a London-based comedian and podcaster who performs standup, appears on TV, tours starting 13 February, and shares candid personal anecdotes.
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fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland

Laugh City is a free monthly stand-up comedy show in Oakland every last Tuesday at 8 pm at The Layover (1517 Franklin St); RSVP requested; 21+.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

I got laid off from Amazon 3 years ago, and it changed the entire trajectory of my life - I couldn't be happier

Ricci Armani used his Amazon severance to pursue stand-up comedy, supplementing income with part-time retail and accepting uncertainty while chasing his dream.
#live-events
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Featuring a hand picked rotating cast of top comedians from the Bay Area and beyond with credits like HBO, Netflix, Late Night, and more, Mirthquake offers a night of non-stop laughter that will leave you feeling uplifted and refreshed. Hosted by the hilarious trio of Ben Kolina (Doug Loves Movies podcast, SF Sketchfest), Andrew Holmgren (VICELAND, SF Weekly best comedian winner), and Jesse Hett (Cobb's Comedy Club, Punch Line Comedy Club), each show promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.
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fromIndependent
6 days ago

'I just poured out all this stuff about getting divorced': John Bishop on saving his marriage - and how it became a Hollywood movie

John Bishop's first open-mic joke in 2000 launched his stand-up career and played a pivotal role in saving his marriage while inspiring a film.
#comedy-competition
#cannabis-friendly-events
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fromFuncheap
1 week ago

"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

Free, 21+ stoner-friendly stand-up comedy every Friday at Moe Greens with local comics; RSVP guest list, one-item purchase, on-site cannabis only.
fromBBC
1 week ago

Lives Less Ordinary - Laughter saved me: the comedian turning tragedy into comedy - BBC Sounds

The women in Krystal's family have always been funny, she says; her mother was no exception. But as well as being hilarious she also struggled with mental illness, and life in Krystal's childhood was chaotic. With very little money, the family would move from place to place, Krystal would miss months of school and often be left to take care of her younger sister alone.
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San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Cobb's Free 2026 Comedy Nights (Lance Woods)

Cobb's Comedy Club offers free RSVP-only showcases featuring handpicked San Francisco comics at 915 Columbus Ave, with limited entry, two-drink minimum, age and ID restrictions.
Television
fromBrooklynVegan
1 week ago

Netflix Is A Joke Fest announces 2026 lineup

Netflix is a Joke Festival runs May 4โ€“10, 2026 in Los Angeles with a major comedy lineup; tickets on sale Jan 23, 10 AM Pacific.
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fromConsequence
1 week ago

Netflix Unveils Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 with Jon Stewart, Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, Tons More

Netflix Is a Joke Fest 2026 features headliners Jon Stewart, Nate Bargatze, John Mulaney, a massive Spanish-language Hollywood Bowl takeover, and numerous A-list comedians.
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fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Stand-Up Comedy Showcase: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern

Live stand-up comedy show at The Lariat Tavern in Belmont on Sunday, January 18, 7:30โ€“9:30 pm featuring local Bay Area comedians and headliner Xzavier Bronson.
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
San Francisco

"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Rush Hour Comedy Night features Black and Asian comedians delivering 70โ€“90 minute shows Fridays and Saturdays at The Function in downtown San Francisco.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
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"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Rush Hour Comedy Night presents diverse Black and Asian comedians delivering high-energy stand-up shows at The Function, a Black-owned San Francisco venue.
fromTime Out New York
2 weeks ago

The first-ever New York Comedy Film Festival is debuting next month

The New York Comedy Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its inaugural edition, running February 15-22, with screenings and events taking place at venues including Asylum NYC and the Baruch College Performing Arts Center. Spanning a full week, the festival aims to showcase the range of comedic storytelling on screen, from broad laughs to darker, more experimental takes, across features, shorts, series and documentaries.
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Television
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

All About Marcello Hernandez's Mom, Isabel Cancela

Marcello Hernรกndez's mother, Isabel Cancela, shaped his comedy through immigrant hardships, single motherhood, and strong personality, highlighted in his Netflix special American Boy.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks ago

Charles McBee in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Currently a New York City comic, McBee has a delivery that is reminiscent of an earlier time when comics tried to get everyone to laugh, instead of just one side of the aisle. Growing up pre-WiFi, McBee has a deep, heartfelt wisdom and down-home vibe from growing up in Toledo, Ohio, that shines through his performance. With numerous national appearances on Gotham Comedy Live and FOX, McBee has written for VH1's Hip Hop Honors, MTV's VMAs and The Golden Globes.
Television
fromConsequence
3 weeks ago

Wanda Sykes Trolls Ricky Gervais at Golden Globes, Thanks God and the Trans Community on His Behalf

Wanda Sykes presented the award for Best Performance in Stand-Up Comedy on Television, roasting the nominees as she did so. She went particularly hard on one nominee who wasn't in attendance: Ricky Gervais. "Ricky Gervais, I love you... for not being here," Sykes said. "If you win, I get to accept the award on your behalf, and you're going to thank God and the trans community."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Joel Dommett looks back: I paid $10 to do a three-minute standup slot in a bar on Sunset Boulevard. I was hooked'

Joel Dommett grew up in rural Gloucestershire, preferred solitude and imagination, transitioned from acting to stand-up, and became a television presenter and host.
#danny-dechi
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Rush Hour Comedy Night" w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)

Welcome to 'Rush Hour Comedy Night' where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and comedic chops to deliver a show that's as unpredictable as rush hour traffic.
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fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Hometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour | Emeryville

Come for the comedy and stay to take a picture with the legendary "What's My Favorite Word?" Hometown Comedy is a free monthly stand up comedy show. It's the only show in the Bay Area in a venue with artwork dedicated to Too Short and Mac Dre. Every first Wednesday of the month, comedians Dauood Naimyar and Rahul Pandya bring you the best stand-up comedians at Hometown Heroes bar in Emeryville.
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fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome! is a San Francisco Thursday-night stand-up show where audience heckling is encouraged and comics respond with savage, unfiltered comedy.
#heckling
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
3 weeks ago

Christopher Titus in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Christopher Titus is a powerful weapon for the forces of progress and humanity. He's genuine, sincere, incredibly funny and boy has he been through it. His everyman, working class image allows him to deliver sharp material about bigotry being idiotic (all forms of bigotry, he gets into details), in a way that those who most need to hear it are likely to hear it without jamming their fingers in their ears while yelling "OH NO! THE WOKE!!!"
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fromsf.funcheap.com
1 month ago

San Francisco Giants 2026 FanFest Tour (San Ramon)

9:30 am Free Legion of Honor Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Timed advanced tickets required 9:30 am Free de Young Museum Day for Bay Area Residents (Every Saturday) FREE* *Free general admission to Bay Area residents. Valid ID or proof of residency required. This offer applies only to the permanent collection galleries. Advanced timed tickets required
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

HELLASECRET: FREE San Francisco NYE Comedy Show (2025-2026)

HellaSecret is a one-night-only New Year's Eve comedy show at a secret venue in the heart of the downtown SF on the biggest night of the year. The location stays under wraps until after you buy your ticket - but expect a spot that's perfect for pre-gaming before midnight, with great views of the midnight fireworks just a few blocks away.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Murahd Shawki's Debut Comedy Special "Walkie Talkie" Live Taping (SF)

Born and raised in the Bay Area, Murahd Shawki first rose to prominence after his taping with Don't Tell Comedy Dirty Little Immigrant Boy went viral, with clips garnering tens of millions of views across social media and YouTube. After performing all over the country, the UK and Europe, and opening for the likes of Bassem Youssef, Kyle Kinane, Morgan Jay and more, Murahd is finally recording his first full special.
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fromThe Nation
1 month ago

An Absurdist Novel That Tries to Make Sense of the Ukraine War

Ukrainian comedians and writers preserve dark, absurdist humor despite war, using performance and literature to blend tragedy with satire and resist Russian aggression.
New York City
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

2026 PREVIEW: These are the rising New York stars of stage and screen to watch this new year amNewYork

Corey Bonalewicz (Corey B.) blends digital virality and live stand-up, focusing on authentic New York life, touring nationally and developing lasting long-form comedy projects.
#podcasts
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
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Yannis Pappas Live in SF (Cobb's)

Yannis Pappas is a touring stand-up comedian, podcaster, and television host with multiple specials, popular podcasts, and diverse hosting credits.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago
Podcast

Yannis Pappas Live in SF (Cobb's)

Yannis Pappas, a stand-up comedian, podcaster, and television host, performs live at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco January 2โ€“3, 2026.
#dating-disasters
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy in the Richmond w/ $5 Drinks (SF)

Mirthquake: Monday Live Comedy is a weekly stand-up show every Monday at Abbey Tavern in Richmond featuring rotating professional comedians and drink specials.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

Attend Moe Greens' weekly Stoner Comedy Jam on Fridays to enjoy live stand-up while legally consuming cannabis, with a one-item minimum and 21+ requirement.
fromABC7 New York
1 month ago

Will Arnett uses stand-up comedy as therapy for his divorce from Laura Dern in "Is This Thing On?"

Will Arnett uses stand-up comedy as therapy for his divorce from Laura Dern in the new dramedy "Is This Thing On?," directed by Bradley Cooper. It's a funny take on a topic that doesn't sound funny at first blush: divorce that's led by a superstar cast and Eyewitness News Entertainment Reporter calls the chemistry between Arnett and Dern 'perfection.' She sat down with them to talk about the making of the movie.
Film
San Francisco
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Dave Chappelle announces huge San Francisco Super Bowl show

Dave Chappelle will perform Feb. 7 at Chase Center the night before the Super Bowl in Santa Clara.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland's "Mezcal & Mole" Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)

HellaFunny live comedy returns to Temescal with pop-up shows at Mesa Maguey featuring 4โ€“5 comics, mezcal-focused drinks, and Oaxacan small plates.
Food & drink
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a Black-owned full-time comedy club and cocktail lounge on Market Street co-owned by Stroy Moyd, hosting limited-capacity Sunday and Monday shows.
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Could comedian Jared Freid go from 'Bachelor' superfan to your next 'Bachelor'?

Jared Freid shares experiences from his standup career, moving to Florida, a role on a Bachelor cruise, family dynamics, and views on upcoming Bachelorette casting.
Television
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Comedian Jason Byrne: 'When you divorce, it's really hard, and it's like constantly being punched in the face and you don't want to do anything'

Jason Byrne remained a resilient, outspoken stand-up comedian despite divorce, parenting pressures, a failed sitcom, and unpredictable public encounters.
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fromBustle
1 month ago

Sarah Sherman's Camera Roll Is Full Of Adam Sandler Candids

Sarah Sherman blends grotesque physical humor and absurdist storytelling with deliberate restraint to diversify her stand-up and preserve stamina.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Sarah Sherman Is Having Fun Faking It

"I'm not proud of the fact that one time in Chicago, I had a bucket full of hundreds of live worms that perished. But I did that. I did it and I regret it," she says. "I think that's why I love practical effects and props and stuff - it's been an adventure on how not everything has to be real."
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

How to have the best Sunday in L.A., according to Aparna Nancherla

Aparna Nancherla seeks low-stress Sundays and routines after moving to Los Angeles, balancing a nocturnal stand-up career with rituals and new projects.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

Jeff Garcia, Voice of Sheen on Jimmy Neutron, Dead at 50

Jeff Garcia, voice actor and stand-up comedian best known as Sheen Estevez, died December 10 after suffering a brain aneurysm and stroke earlier in the year.
#interactiveheckling
Television
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Kumail Nanjiani reveals his 'Night Thoughts' in his new Hulu comedy special

Kumail Nanjianiโ€™s Hulu comedy special Night Thoughts comedically examines nighttime anxiety, apologies, pre-legal drug buying, and cat medication, filmed in Chicago and streaming December 19.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
1 month ago

Alan Carr announces mammoth UK tour after Celebrity Traitors victory

Alan Carr has announced a huge 93-date tour of the UK with a brand new show, Have I Said Too Much? The announcement on Wednesday (3 December) follows Carr's victory on the first series of The Celebrity Traitors, in which he claimed £87,500 ($115,000) for Neuroblastoma UK as a Traitor. Posting on Instagram on Wednesday (3 December), Carr shared the tour's poster as well as information about the stops and tour dates.
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fromVulture
1 month ago

The Best Comedy Specials of 2025

Prominent 2025 comedy specials center on mid-career reflection, existential dread, shifting comedic identities, and varied approaches to mortality and craft.
Television
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Comedian Judi Love: I'm a big girl, the boss, and you love it'

Judi Love survived a 48-hour kidnapping at 17 and transforms the trauma into comedic material while touring a new show.
Writing
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Joan Silber on Friendship in a Fractured World

Two childhood friends' diverging lives intersect around historical displacement, comedy as contrast, and a narrator's deliberate cultural distance.
#mike-e-winfield
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Hook-Up Horror Stories" Stand-Up Comedy Show (SF)

๐Ÿ’˜ First 50 RSVPs get in FREE - claim yours now (7p + 8:30p shows) Welcome to Tindervention -the stand-up show where SF's top comedians spill their most outrageous dating disasters, from Tinder catastrophes to awkward hookups, ghostings, catfishes, and everything in between. It's brutally honest, wildly relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny. If you've ever swiped right and instantly regretted it... this is your group therapy (with drinks).
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