UPCOMING
PERFORM-A-THON: Community Celebration Fundraising event
Elysian staff, shows, and friends will perform until our goal is met to pay for recent AC installations and cover costs of on-going repairs.
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CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
God is a Woman - The Musical
Imagine if the Bible had been translated by women. This one-woman show from British BAFTA Breakthrough comedian Luisa Omielan is a pitch for a musical - think a Female Book of Mormon, before it got funded or found a producer. This time, it’s all about Mary Magdalene. Let’s rewrite Herstory.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Hardy Party with Robby Hoffman, Nori Reed & Hayden Johnson
An evening of 'Shananigans" with Shannon Hardy and friends. Stand up comedy. Music. Drag. And a little bit of magic.
With special guests Robby Hoffman, Nori Reed and Hayden Johnson
Business Casual presents COWBOYS (The Vault)
The place? The Wild West. The year…The Wild West. COWBOYS tells the story of a gunslinging cowboy seeking revenge on the three men who killed his family. Like any true cowboy, he must assemble a posse and set out on the journey of a lifetime.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
The Elysian Theater Presents Diamond Family Records Presenting: Benjamin Jaffe's Presentation of: A Soothing Scene
A mostly music show meant to foster a deep sense of joy and belonging. Benjamin Jaffe will perform new and old musics and feature new and old performers attempting to add one more pretty little square to the collective quilt of our shared culture.
CHAT. (Skunk Room)
A chat room in real life. Enter the chatroom as whoever you dream to be. Jenn navigates you through the internet, the ultimate form of distraction and self expression. Bring a charged phone with access to wifi/data.
CoPilots (The Vault)
Get your tickets now to a comedy reading series unlike any other! Including pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts that highlight upcoming talent, build community, and create some goddamn joy.
The Very Best Of SAME GREAT TASTE: Vol. 1
Your favorite sketch team is back at the Elysian, and they are doing their BEST! Same Great Taste has built up a catalogue of over 100 sketches and they're thrilled to finally present Volume One of their best of the best!
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
CHURCH : A comedy show by Brit Barron
A Brit Barron stand up show about religious trauma and other things...
7th Funniest Friend
Welcome to 7th FUNNIEST FRIEND a variety show featuring the bestest, weirdest, sweetest, queerest, comedy, and theater curated by your 7th funniest friend – Kap Taylor. Look, Kap has a lot of brilliant buddies. The one thing they all have in common is being mostly gay (ok, except you Jordan Temple), being all the way incredible people, and being total FREAKS.
Comedy by Jordan Temple, Ru Anderson, DaMya Gurley and EJ Marcus.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
Little Stinkers (SKUNK ROOM)
Come join Little Stinkers in the Skunk Room at The Elysian Theater for a fun night of local and unique talent!
Hosted by Haley Hanson
Inner Voices
When Kara arrives late to her own solo show, her "inner voices" step up to cover for her. Kara's Inner Perfectionist leads the charge and attempts to wrangle Kara's other inner voices (The Inner Child, Anxiety, Sir Brad, Brigitte and the dreaded "Ego") in a desperate attempt save face and "get it right".
The Birthday Experience (The Vault)
"It's your birthday -whether it's your birthday or not!" Even if it's not yours -or anyone's birthday ever- you can come to this birthday party comedy variety show and have so much fun! The Birthday Experience features Robert Dayton as your excitable host, wonderful puppeteer Molly Fite with Puppet Molly -a very good dancer, along with bandleader and sparkling keyboardist Lance Piebenga, and substitute clown George Chen as Mike Hans!
Pot Hot: Variety Show
POT HOT is a homegrown variety show, lovingly crafted by the hotpot crew. We’ve got it all: stand-up, clown, sketch, characters, audience games, video, and dancing!
Featuring: Meg Cheng, Kevin Chu, Woody Fu, Rachel Ho, Andy Jiang, Grace Jung, Marisa Llamas, Melissa Peng, Tyler Justin Pruyn, Jacky Tran, Sylvie Wang, Mickey Woo
TIFFANY CAPUTO: A PSYCHIC EVENING WITH LONG ISLAND'S OTHER MEDIUM (Edinburgh Percolator)
Tiffany Caputo is Theresa Caputo’s equally psychic cousin and is stepping out to showcase her own extraordinary astral abilities, with live psychic readings and stories up the wazoo! Audience members have signed up for earnest readings to be offered during the show, interspersed by Tiffany's exclusive storytelling, stories she's never even told to herself. Come get your heart and soul read by Tiffany, a psychic reader, and leave with a sense of the infinite power of the astral plane.
Edinburgh Percolator
Every Saturday of July our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!
Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane. Ticket purchase gets you entry into ALL THE SHOWS!
WOODY FU: ONE MAN JOHN WICK (Edinburgh Percolator)
Get ready for the new John Wick movie, because you’re helping make it! “Nicest guy in Hollywood” Keanu Reeves needs the audience to create the most violent film ever made. We’ll produce a $100M blockbuster movie with community spirit, stage magic, and a light I bought on Temu.
RUGBURN (Edinburgh Percolator)
Celebrity designer Mat Sanders’ fabulously designed existence implodes spectacularly when sudden betrayal triggers a hysterical, one-man meltdown. Rugburn explores what happens when you’ve built a glittering life on a foundation of unresolved shame, and your perfectly upholstered defenses begin splitting at the seams. Hollywood gossip, popper-fueled confessions, and impeccably appointed interiors collide in this fast-paced, filthy, deliciously deranged neo-vaudevillian spectacle.
Just To Be Close To You (Edinburgh Percolator)
JUST TO BE CLOSE TO YOU is a solo clown show starring renowned lounge singer Carl Poteraychke, here to serenade, seduce, and show you what it means to love—just for an hour. The show is the brainchild of Cameron Poter — and fittingly, if you rearrange the letters in “Cameron,” you get “Romance.” That’s exactly what’s on offer in this beautifully deranged love letter to human connection.
Edinburgh Anonymous (The Vault)
A series of Q&As/workshops/communal support, drawing the Fringe-committed or Fringe-curious in our Skunk Room. A place to network and share resources and make friends and collaborators before heading off into the wilds of the festival.
ENTRANCE IS FREE
Puppet Sundae: An Experimental Puppet Slam (Skunk Room)
Freak Nature invites you to be a part of the Puppet Sundae — a different kind of “puppet slam”. Puppeteers of all experience levels who sign up will be given a random team of co-conspirators to form a brand-new puppet collective and debut a short-form puppetry act in front of a crowd... all within one chaotic whirlwind creative day.
An hour with Rory Scovel
An Hour with Rory Scovel featuring Katie Lample, Mikael Jorgensen, and Matt Musty!
GUY BRANUM: Be Fruitful (The Vault)
A middle-aged, clinically obese homosexual confronts science and God to determine if there's any actual purpose to his existence.
Bizarre Bazaar
Elysian’s monthly variety show with a rotating cast of LA’s best and weirdest comedians.
Special Guest Host: Christina Catherine Martinez
Featuring: Bunni, Ell, George Chen, Clowns of Color, Lizzy Cooperman, Mark Fite, Meat Bar, and Nick Thune
Laugh Heist (The Vault)
A late night variety show where Oscar the Clown (Penis Man) and the infamous Frank Reed steal your laughs. There will be standup. There will be clown. There will be VARIETY!!! Entertainment at its finest!
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Melinda Hill: Messterpiece (The Vault)
Why be a hot mess when you can be a hot Mess-terpiece? Comedian Melinda Hill (fm Adventure Time, Romantic Encounters & her comedy special Inappropriate) is excited to present the LA debut of her WIP one woman show. This empower hour is a master class in healing heartbreak through humor; or a MESS-terclass — and will inspire you to not wait on anyone or anything to live your best life now. It's a modern day Eat, Pray, Love Addict.
Twin Flames Show w/ Maria Bamford, Rachel Troy + MORE!
Hang up and call us now. Get ready for a time-bending, heart-melting cosmic circus. Your transcendent variety show from the celestial ether is taking The Elysian stage. Enjoy a bizarre evening of magic, drag, characters on characters, clown, art, and time-traveling friendship that leaves you wondering if you just fell in love. (You did.) Hosted by beautiful cosmic freaks Emily Maverick & Geri Courtney-Austein.
You may also join us for our preshow from 6:30-7:30 in the lobby, featuring handmade accessories, fashion, poetry, and MORE!
GUY BRANUM: Be Fruitful (The Vault)
A middle-aged, clinically obese homosexual confronts science and God to determine if there's any actual purpose to his existence.
Business Casual presents COWBOYS (The Vault)
The place? The Wild West. The year…The Wild West. COWBOYS tells the story of a gunslinging cowboy seeking revenge on the three men who killed his family. Like any true cowboy, he must assemble a posse and set out on the journey of a lifetime.
I Don't Wanna Scare You
Andrew Farmer has been getting in trouble for telling scary stories since he was a Catholic School kindergartener with a Vincent Price haircut. Now, he's woven together some of his favorite ghostly encounters into a cozy evening of spine-tingling fun, sure to make you gasp, laugh and maybe sleep with the lights on afterwards. Because while Andrew may not want to scare you, that doesn't mean he won't.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
God is a Woman - The Musical
Imagine if the Bible had been translated by women. This one-woman show from British BAFTA Breakthrough comedian Luisa Omielan is a pitch for a musical - think a Female Book of Mormon, before it got funded or found a producer. This time, it’s all about Mary Magdalene. Let’s rewrite Herstory.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
Melinda Hill: Messterpiece (The Vault)
Why be a hot mess when you can be a hot Mess-terpiece? Comedian Melinda Hill (fm Adventure Time, Romantic Encounters & her comedy special Inappropriate) is excited to present the LA debut of her WIP one woman show. This empower hour is a master class in healing heartbreak through humor; or a MESS-terclass — and will inspire you to not wait on anyone or anything to live your best life now. It's a modern day Eat, Pray, Love Addict.
UNHINGED: A competition of desire.
The Highland Park Clowns present UNHINGED: a competition of desire.
What is clown? The question may be unanswerable...But the clowns will try! As ever, it's a competition of who wants it most, who can be freest, and who will let go of control enough to allow connection.
Good Showbiz (The Vault)
Good Showbiz is a celebration of the spirit and vibrant history of Jewish Theater. Eli Leonard (Curb Your Enthusiasm) hosts this immersive spectacle of Showbiz tradition in this very-physical comedy satire show. Stand-up! Broadway! Vaudeville! The Yiddish Theater! Good Showbiz has it all. While this is a theater show at its core, Leonard will make it abundantly clear that Good Showbiz is also, quite practically, his business. To be in the Good Showbiz audience is to participate in the vital work of bringing this show to life, and for that work, all participants will be fairly compensated.
Diversity Hire with JON GABRUS
LPW Inc is looking for a new Diversity Hire. Every month a new guest gets interviewed by and does improv with Lemon Pepper Wet. Come and see if our guest is the right candidate for the position.
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
Mike and the Jesus Christs
Mike O'Brien performs his new material involving poems, music and jokes. There will also be performances by Lisa Gilroy, Mo Welch and more!
GREEN (The Vault)
Want to see something fresh? GREEN is a comedy show featuring a lineup of up-and-coming comedians you haven't seen yet. From stand-up to clowning, each show will deliver a new mix of comedic talent. See them before they ripen!
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan @danika.lyle @sahana__srinivasan
Robot Karaoke (Skunk Room)
Join us for karaoke night on impossible mode as we replace the lyrics to any SONG with words from a specific TEXT, then try to sing the results on the spot. Our songwriting system, THE WEIRD ALGORITHM, matches each line syllable-for-syllable so you can sing along if you know the tune. It all happens live: each song has never been heard before and will never be heard again.
ORAL (The Vault)
Monthly night of Music, Stand up, Storytelling, Clownery and of course, Buffoonery. Hosted by Bente Engelstoft and Peter Kim.
Monthly Halloween Party (The Vault)
Finally! A Halloween party every month! Co-ghosts Griffin Kelly and Jacks McLaughlin are here to put the "ha" in "haunted" with this monthly variety show / costume party / desperate attempt to find some comfort in this increasingly scary world. Snacks and drinks included!
Edinburgh Percolator
Every Saturday of July our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!
Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane. Ticket purchase gets you entry into ALL THE SHOWS!
Edinburgh Anonymous (Skunk Room)
A series of Q&As/workshops/communal support, drawing the Fringe-committed or Fringe-curious in our Skunk Room. A place to network and share resources and make friends and collaborators before heading off into the wilds of the festival.
ENTRANCE IS FREE
Rabble Rabble
In a future, post-apocalyptic Los Angeles brought about by comedic decimation, one sketch-comedy team emerges from the wreckage to deliver ha-has and funnyisms to a starved populace.
UNHINGED: A competition of desire.
The Highland Park Clowns present UNHINGED: a competition of desire.
What is clown? The question may be unanswerable...But the clowns will try! As ever, it's a competition of who wants it most, who can be freest, and who will let go of control enough to allow connection.
Jack Symes: "All These Moments Feel Like Yesterday" Album Release Show
Jack Symes' new record "All These Moments Feel Like Yesterday" performed by the people who made it and in its entirety. There will be some very special non-musical guests opening the night.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Short Video Works - July 2025 (Skunk Room)
A program of short films, celebrating narrative, music video, and experimental work from local creatives. Following the 90 minute program, we will be hosting an after-party to mingle and meet the filmmakers!
All proceeds from event will be donated to Dahnoun Mutual Aid for Palestine relief.
ENTRANCE IS FREE
Beer & Bedtime Stories
Beer & Bedtime Stories is a dynamic series of short plays that blend humor, heart, and the unexpected. Ranging from laugh-out-loud comedic moments to deeply resonant drama, the show explores a spectrum of human experience in bite-sized theatrical pieces. With an ensemble cast bringing each story vividly to life, the production delivers variety, energy, and emotional depth.
Created and written by Deck Metellus, and directed and produced by Chris Pipkin and Hari Williams, Beer & Bedtime Stories invites audiences to unwind, have a drink, and dive into a night of storytelling that’s as unpredictable as it is entertaining.
Feedback Mic (The Vault)
Tired of talking into the void and getting nothing in return? Why not let the void talk back? Open mic host since birth/until death Megan Koester constructively criticizes your untested material, giving you the tools to determine if your new bit has "the goods." And if a tag is suggested? Why, you've GOT to take it — comedian's code! This FREE mic occurs every last Sunday in The Vault.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Martin Urbano: #standup #funny
Martin Urbano performs modern stand-up comedy for the current cultural landscape #fyp #losangeles
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
God is a Woman - The Musical
Imagine if the Bible had been translated by women. This one-woman show from British BAFTA Breakthrough comedian Luisa Omielan is a pitch for a musical - think a Female Book of Mormon, before it got funded or found a producer. This time, it’s all about Mary Magdalene. Let’s rewrite Herstory.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
Melinda Hill: Messterpiece (The Vault)
Why be a hot mess when you can be a hot Mess-terpiece? Comedian Melinda Hill (fm Adventure Time, Romantic Encounters & her comedy special Inappropriate) is excited to present the LA debut of her WIP one woman show. This empower hour is a master class in healing heartbreak through humor; or a MESS-terclass — and will inspire you to not wait on anyone or anything to live your best life now. It's a modern day Eat, Pray, Love Addict.
Jackie B "Testing Something" Skinner (The Vault)
Hello. This will be a sincere presentation of an earnest, half-formed idea, incorporating Jackie's greatest hits (*cough* red dress) and new, unfinished swings at something. Notes welcome.
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
Self Directed (The Vault)
A theater workshop facilitated and taken by the same person. Paul Schlesinger has prepared the perfect workshop to guide himself to new theatrical heights. Featuring special guests.
Good Showbiz (The Vault)
Good Showbiz is a celebration of the spirit and vibrant history of Jewish Theater. Eli Leonard (Curb Your Enthusiasm) hosts this immersive spectacle of Showbiz tradition in this very-physical comedy satire show. Stand-up! Broadway! Vaudeville! The Yiddish Theater! Good Showbiz has it all. While this is a theater show at its core, Leonard will make it abundantly clear that Good Showbiz is also, quite practically, his business. To be in the Good Showbiz audience is to participate in the vital work of bringing this show to life, and for that work, all participants will be fairly compensated.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
BESITOS w/ Kat Toledo (The Vault)
BESITOS is an experimental comedy show hosted by Kat Toledo, featuring a rotating guest cohost sourced from the most trusted platform on the internet—Craigslist! Featuring a hot hot hot lineup of Los Angeles' funniest comedians, legendary TV writers, and clowns!
NAW or NEVER
NAW or Never is a no-holds-barred comedy-meets-wrestling showcase where anyone can step into the spotlight and try to earn a spot on the Nearly Average Wrestling roster. It’s like if The Voice got bodyslammed by Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Contestants get 60 seconds to cut a promo, show off a character, or do whatever it takes to prove they belong.
JAMIE LEE: MY FRIEND KATY (a work in progress show) (The Vault)
In this gripping, heartfelt show, Jamie Lee takes it upon herself to investigate the death of her best friend and processes her findings the only way she knows how: by doing an hour of stand up about it.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch *20th AnniversaRy Show!*
SPECIAL 20th ANNIVERSARY SHOW! | SHOW STARTS at 9:30 PM
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
JAMIE LEE: MY FRIEND KATY (a work in progress show) (The Vault)
In this gripping, heartfelt show, Jamie Lee takes it upon herself to investigate the death of her best friend and processes her findings the only way she knows how: by doing an hour of stand up about it.
Yeti or Not!
Yeti or Not, here we come!
Yeti is one of LA’s premier improv teams and is also a group of biological siblings. Each show features two unique halves, one of them based on stories from our audience. Get ready for an evening of unparalleled unique fun inspired by you! Are you YETI for a good time?
Featuring:
All Beardsley, Devin Field, Victoria Longwell, Vic Michaelis, Zac Oyama, Talia Tabin, Lou Wilson, Jacob Wysocki
Wait I Love That! (The Vault)
A night of improv comedy from LA's premier group of BIPOC girls and gays.
JAMIE LEE: MY FRIEND KATY (a work in progress show) (The Vault)
In this gripping, heartfelt show, Jamie Lee takes it upon herself to investigate the death of her best friend and processes her findings the only way she knows how: by doing an hour of stand up about it.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
EJ HOUR: Chaos Edition
EJ is working on a new hour!!! Come experience the magic of its very first breaths. We all start somewhere, but how beautiful to start together. It's chaos edition! Anything can happen! But definitely one thing that will happen is EJ will be onstage for a significant amount of time speaking into a microphone. See you there!
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
YAPPY HOUR Open Mic (The Vault)
YAPPY HOUR is a new open mic hosted by Laurina Sacchetti
Riki Lindhome: Dead Inside
Riki's WIP musical about her fertility journey.
Trigger warning: this show will candidly discuss aspects of infertility that might be a sensitive subject to some.
JAMIE LEE: MY FRIEND KATY (a work in progress show) (The Vault)
In this gripping, heartfelt show, Jamie Lee takes it upon herself to investigate the death of her best friend and processes her findings the only way she knows how: by doing an hour of stand up about it.
Office Hours with Haley & Jess (Skunk Room)
Come pick the brains of the Creative Director and General Manager of your favorite theater.
Jessica and Haley will be in the Skunk Room the first Thursday of every month co-working and available!
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
Playhouse Masterpieces
Neil Campbell and Paul Rust present an improvised play of great artistic importance.
WHAT? | A Monthly Symposium with Sara Caplan & her friends (The Vault)
Join Sara Caplan (UCB, Chill Touch, Joy Who Lived) for a brand new lecture every month! Topics will include the philosophy of mind, gender theory, fascism, Alone Australia Season 2, or whatever else she happened to get hyperfixated on that month. Think of it like a video essay, but performed live, and with plenty of opportunity for questions and audience interaction throughout. Some months, she will also be joined by a guest lecturer who will give a talk on a related (or unrelated) theme. Sara is a comedian, trans woman, and also about to be a graduate student in philosophy at Cal State LA!
JANE WICKLINE & LIVA PIERCE PRESENT: DUKES
Following a sold-out DUKES mini-tour and Jane’s SNL debut, comedians Liva Pierce and Jane Wickline are returning to the stage together. Original sketches, songs, and special guests…. it’s something completely new.
Jane Wickline & Liva Pierce (DUKES) are a sketch comedy duo based in Brooklyn, NY.
Monthly Halloween Party (The Vault)
Finally! A Halloween party every month! Co-ghosts Griffin Kelly and Jacks McLaughlin are here to put the "ha" in "haunted" with this monthly variety show / costume party / desperate attempt to find some comfort in this increasingly scary world. Snacks and drinks included!
Never Seen It
Comedians rewrite famous movies and TV shows they've never seen before. Scripts based on what you’ve overheard or learned through pop culture and pretending-at-parties. A celebration of not watching, but assuming. Featured in the AV Club, the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, the New York Comedy Festival, Brooklyn Comedy Festival, and more.
Roles for Initiative: Los Angeles (The Vault)
Roles for Initiative LA is a Dungeons & Dragons-themed improv comedy show where characters are thrust into an adventure inspired by the audience. It all starts with a Game Master and 3-4 players who take the stage with nearly nothing prepared. Then, the audience gives suggestions, and the GM spins an adventure based on those outbursts. Each show is different, with a rotating group of players, including guests! You don’t have to love D&D to love the show; just come with a passion for laughter, storytelling, and chaos.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Melinda Hill: Messterpiece (The Vault)
Why be a hot mess when you can be a hot Mess-terpiece? Comedian Melinda Hill (fm Adventure Time, Romantic Encounters & her comedy special Inappropriate) is excited to present the LA debut of her WIP one woman show. This empower hour is a master class in healing heartbreak through humor; or a MESS-terclass — and will inspire you to not wait on anyone or anything to live your best life now. It's a modern day Eat, Pray, Love Addict.
Fuck This Month (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)
Let’s face it; this month is trash... but we’re here to help! A cast of veteran comedians will take your shitty month and spin them into a fully improvised show. Catharsis through comedy!
JAMIE LEE: MY FRIEND KATY (a work in progress show) (The Vault)
In this gripping, heartfelt show, Jamie Lee takes it upon herself to investigate the death of her best friend and processes her findings the only way she knows how: by doing an hour of stand up about it.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
@Jenna
@Jenna is a one-woman comedy that tells the story of how Pam from The Office—and the actress who played her, Jenna Fischer—changed 11-year-old Winnie Stack’s life forever. Through painfully honest (and hilariously awkward) journal entries, original characters, and a profound bond with a backyard tree named Freddy, Winnie takes the audience on an absurd, funny, and unexpectedly heartfelt coming-of-age journey.
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
AMBIGUOUS
Through a mix of standup, storytelling and multimedia, Julia Shiplett explores the concepts of identity, perception and the acute feeling of not belonging anywhere when you don’t fit neatly into one box…. but like, in a funny way.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
YAPPY HOUR Open Mic (The Vault)
YAPPY HOUR is a new open mic hosted by Laurina Sacchetti
Heat Wave (The Vault)
A stand-up comedy show co-hosted by Sierra Katow & Nick Skardarasy featuring some of the best names in comedy!
Produced by Olivia Ghersen and Morgan Kowalewski
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
Coyote Fugly: A Stand-up Hoedown (The Vault)
A monthly Stand-Up Hoedown in the Vault.
Hosted by Grace Roushdi, Produced by Jess Wolinsky.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
Making Love With David Magidoff
Turning your bad date stories into musicals since 2017!
Comedian and mushy-hearted Jew, David Magidoff (Dexter: New Blood, The Morning Show) interviews one real person from the audience & one real famous celebrity guest to share one good / bad / psychotic / existential love story, and then David and his friends turn it into a full blown improvised musical!
The Birthday Experience (The Vault)
"It's your birthday -whether it's your birthday or not!" Even if it's not yours -or anyone's birthday ever- you can come to this birthday party comedy variety show and have so much fun! The Birthday Experience features Robert Dayton as your excitable host, wonderful puppeteer Molly Fite with Puppet Molly -a very good dancer, along with bandleader and sparkling keyboardist Lance Piebenga, and substitute clown George Chen as Mike Hans!
Four Women Present: Four Women
You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get your period? No, that's crazy.... right? Explore the twisted hell of the modern age with some of the least well adjusted women on the planet.
Follow-Up Questions (The Vault)
Ever wanted to ask a comedian questions about their jokes after the show? Comedians Esteban Gast and Jared Kassebaum host a night of comedians doing their sets and then answering follow-up questions live from the audience about those jokes. Comedians get to learn their audience's dying questions and the audience gets to interact!
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Ma’am (The Vault)
A suburban fever dream — An absurd, penultimate Home Owner Association (HOA) meeting. A grappling of control. A beautiful front lawn...Will you rat out your neighbor to gain a drop of power? Did you pick up after your dog? Who is taking minutes?! Will you vote to overthrow your HOA president, Karey Pine? Or do you like her Karen-esq, side-ways rules keeping your neighborhood flourishing and orderly...What can we learn from nature herself?
Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!
In this D&D-meets-comedy improv live show, four intrepid 1st-level characters go up against an epic monster and meet their gruesome but heroic demise. Come and witness this live version of the official D&D TV show, "Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!" —and leave your notions of “the heroes always win” at the door.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Ma’am (The Vault)
A suburban fever dream — An absurd, penultimate Home Owner Association (HOA) meeting. A grappling of control. A beautiful front lawn...Will you rat out your neighbor to gain a drop of power? Did you pick up after your dog? Who is taking minutes?! Will you vote to overthrow your HOA president, Karey Pine? Or do you like her Karen-esq, side-ways rules keeping your neighborhood flourishing and orderly...What can we learn from nature herself?
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
YAPPY HOUR Open Mic (The Vault)
YAPPY HOUR is a new open mic hosted by Laurina Sacchetti
CoPilots (The Vault)
Get your tickets now to a comedy reading series unlike any other! Including pilots, one-acts, narrative podcasts, and feature scripts that highlight upcoming talent, build community, and create some goddamn joy.
Whose Line Is It Anywho?
LA's finest long-form improvisers dive into a high-octane homage to everyone's favorite improv TV show. Come witness our very own 'Drew Carey' and see if the points really DO matter!
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
Dead Men Tell Some Tales: A Dark Dive Into Disney History
This live show blends true crime and horror with Disney history and fandom. Join Disney Dan Becker and Ed Larson (Last Podcast on the Left) as they take you on a tragical journey through the dark past of the Walt Disney Company–full of stories Walt himself would’ve buried in the vault.
DUCE NIGHT (The Vault)
Duce Night brings the best stand ups, clowns, and characters in the world into The Vault for an evening of shocking, absurd, and transcendent comedy. It will ruin your life. It costs ten dollars.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
Little Stinkers (SKUNK ROOM)
Come join Little Stinkers in the Skunk Room at The Elysian Theater for a fun night of local and unique talent!
Hosted by Haley Hanson
Blameganger
Come one, Come all! Bare witness to BLAMEGANGER!
Watch as Jacob Wysocki (Pitch Perfect), Vic Michaelis (Bless This Mess), and Lou Wilson (#VanLife) spread goodwill through the inconceivable power of improv.
ORAL (The Vault)
Monthly night of Music, Stand up, Storytelling, Clownery and of course, Buffoonery. Hosted by Bente Engelstoft and Peter Kim.
Bad Student Film Fest
Filmmakers showcase the first (and worst) films they ever made. We all share a big cathartic laugh as we come to terms with the past and cringe our way through the night. BSFF is equal parts film festival, comedy show and group therapy. After two blocks of short films, all are welcome to join a laid-back afterparty with ridiculous awards and casual networking.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
CLOWN STORM: A Works-in-Progress Night (The Vault)
Local clowns/performers in your area throw up things they are working on! Come see some over 15 artists at work. This wild show will be UNPREDICTABLE and often INTERACTIVE. Folks are encouraged to provide feedback to artists who ask for it on their work-in-progress pieces!
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
YAPPY HOUR Open Mic (The Vault)
YAPPY HOUR is a new open mic hosted by Laurina Sacchetti
The Frank Sriracha Comedy Hour (The Vault)
Frank Sriracha is the greatest showman in the history of entertainment, and the Frank Sriracha Comedy Hour? His greatest achievement. Join Frank and some of the greatest performers he's ever seen for a night of joy, fear, and laughs. Lineup coming soon!
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
CHAOS - Chelsea Peretti + Natasha Leggero + Sabrina Jalees
Chelsea Peretti, Natasha Leggero and Sabrina Jalees
Self Directed (The Vault)
A theater workshop facilitated and taken by the same person. Paul Schlesinger has prepared the perfect workshop to guide himself to new theatrical heights. Featuring special guests.
Chris Crofton: Nashville Famous- LA premiere!
The Los Angeles Premiere of the documentary film, "Chris Crofton: Nashville Famous"! Followed by a Q&A with the director and subject, moderated by Gregg Turkington!
The film chronicles comedian/musician Chris Crofton's 20 year long career in both Nashville and Los Angeles and his personal struggles with local fame and alcoholism. Featuring appearances by Neil Hamburger, Jim James (My Morning Jacket), David Berman (Silver Jews), Josh Fadem, Johnny Pemberton, and Harmony Korine's Trash Humpers.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Proppa Laff is a mic for women and queer comics to try out new sets, characters, and bits! Bucket sign-ups at 5:15, 5:30pm start. Hosted by Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan.
Lost Angels
Back for an encore - Cool Cuts Inc. presents Lost Angels, a recurring night of darkly humorous, provocative, and acerbic original one-act plays by a mix of emerging and established writers, actors, and directors!
Starfuckers! - A Reading
In a desperate attempt to salvage their acting career, Molly decides to join an eccentric Hollywood star's culty acting group, in the hopes of becoming her protege.
Starfuckers! is a new play by Molly Kirschenbaum, directed by Sean Daniels, based on true events.
Clowns Do Fairytales (The Vault)
Kevin Krieger live directs a group of dumb clowns who try their best to recreate your favorite fairy tales.
It’s All Good Man! — A Stand-Up Comedy Show by Wei-Sheng (The Vault)
One year ago, Wei-Sheng borrowed $50,000 from his parents to chase his stand-up dream in Los Angeles. A year later… he’s still broke, but emotionally rich (or so he keeps telling himself). Now, he needs another $50,000 — So he’s doing what every Asian kid does to win his parents’ approval: a PowerPoint presentation with punchlines. Will his mom say yes? Will you buy a ticket and become a witness to this dramatic, debt-fueled family pitch?
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Jackie B "Testing Something" Skinner (The Vault)
Hello. This will be a sincere presentation of an earnest, half-formed idea, incorporating Jackie's greatest hits (*cough* red dress) and new, unfinished swings at something. Notes welcome.
Feedback Mic (The Vault)
Tired of talking into the void and getting nothing in return? Why not let the void talk back? Open mic host since birth/until death Megan Koester constructively criticizes your untested material, giving you the tools to determine if your new bit has "the goods." And if a tag is suggested? Why, you've GOT to take it — comedian's code! This FREE mic occurs every last Sunday in The Vault.
THEE Improvised Musical
"A fearless spontaneity that borders on insane." –Variety
"Unrepeatable and unforgettable." –LA Weekly
"Powerhouse." –BroadwayWorld
With over 200 performances over 10 years in 14 festivals & 12 straight cagematch wins, THEE Improvised Musical is a polished, high-octane, fully improvised musical that will leave you thinking it's scripted.
no no no please no god no, nevermind i'm fine
Fresh off its celebrated NYC Off-Broadway run, the hit Edinburgh Fringe production returns to the Elysian. 50% life-changing solo show, 49.9% LSD clown show, 0.1% mental collapse, no no no please no god no, nevermind i’m fine plummets into the depths of Sarina’s harrowing one and only LSD trip. But don’t worry!! She’s gonna be totally-completely-withoutadoubt-99.9% fine. @sarinafredanonono
Papayaso
Papayaso is a Chilean clown (played by Andres Parada) who has performed on America’s Got Talent, and all over Los Angeles. This is the deeply stupid story of how he came to America, and risked everything to make people laugh.
Fuck This Month (IN PERSON & LIVESTREAMED)
Let’s face it; this month is trash... but we’re here to help! A cast of veteran comedians will take your shitty month and spin them into a fully improvised show. Catharsis through comedy!
NAW or NEVER
NAW or Never is a no-holds-barred comedy-meets-wrestling showcase where anyone can step into the spotlight and try to earn a spot on the Nearly Average Wrestling roster. It’s like if The Voice got bodyslammed by Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Contestants get 60 seconds to cut a promo, show off a character, or do whatever it takes to prove they belong.
THE ARMANDO
The Armando is Los Angeles’s adaptation of the longest-running improv show ever, The Armando Diaz Experience!
Of course, in Los Angeles, we have to be extra. So get ready to see the country’s top improv comedians create scenes based on stories invented by celebrities from all over the world!
Cruel Babes
Live-directed by Cirque Du Soleil front man John Gilkey (“Brilliant” - LA Times), the modern clown ensemble, Cruel Babes, invites the audience into a fever dream of physical comedy and extended absurdist composition for a new and once-in-a-lifetime ride each month. Featuring ten top performers, it is a direct descendent of the underground hit, Wet The Hippo – the show that kicked off LA’s modern clown scene back in 2012.
Feedback Mic (The Vault)
Tired of talking into the void and getting nothing in return? Why not let the void talk back? Open mic host since birth/until death Megan Koester constructively criticizes your untested material, giving you the tools to determine if your new bit has "the goods." And if a tag is suggested? Why, you've GOT to take it — comedian's code! This FREE mic occurs every last Sunday in The Vault.
Stand Up and Clown
Chad Damiani is on a mission to save comedy.
Six comics are stripped of their prepared material and cheap tricks as they perform in their first-ever clown show. Are they ready to risk it all and follow their dumbest impulses? Or will they crumble under the ruthless comments and constant pressure of the one-and-only Clown Boss?
Come witness the joy of suffering.
StraightioLab Presents: George Civeris and Sam Taggart
Join StraightioLab co-hosts and intellectual gay guys George Civeris and Sam Taggart as they return to the only true art form left: standup comedy. Yes, they're co-headlining a night of comedy that is sure to include astute observations, biting commentary, and perhaps even mild self-reflection (on your part - not theirs).
BESITOS w/ Kat Toledo (The Vault)
BESITOS is an experimental comedy show hosted by Kat Toledo, featuring a rotating guest cohost sourced from the most trusted platform on the internet—Craigslist! Featuring a hot hot hot lineup of Los Angeles' funniest comedians, legendary TV writers, and clowns!
The Pool (Skunk Room)
The Pool is a surreal screwball comedy set poolside at a tense L.A. dinner party. As guests drift outside for air, things unravel — flings spark, secrets spill, and the pool starts behaving strangely. Come have a drink by the pool. But don’t bring a bathing suit. No one swims here.
Olga Koch Comes from Money
From the maker of Succession and White Lotus, Money™ brings you yet another little white b*tch you will love to hate: Olga Koch.
Stand Up and Clown *HALLOWEEN SHOW*
Chad Damiani is on a mission to save comedy.
Six comics are stripped of their prepared material and cheap tricks as they perform in their first-ever clown show. Are they ready to risk it all and follow their dumbest impulses? Or will they crumble under the ruthless comments and constant pressure of the one-and-only Clown Boss?
Come witness the joy of suffering.
Stand Up and Clown
Chad Damiani is on a mission to save comedy.
Six comics are stripped of their prepared material and cheap tricks as they perform in their first-ever clown show. Are they ready to risk it all and follow their dumbest impulses? Or will they crumble under the ruthless comments and constant pressure of the one-and-only Clown Boss?
Come witness the joy of suffering.
WHAT? | A Monthly Symposium with Sara Caplan & her friends (The Vault)
Join Sara Caplan (UCB, Chill Touch, Joy Who Lived) for a brand new lecture every month! Topics will include the philosophy of mind, gender theory, fascism, Alone Australia Season 2, or whatever else she happened to get hyperfixated on that month. Think of it like a video essay, but performed live, and with plenty of opportunity for questions and audience interaction throughout. Some months, she will also be joined by a guest lecturer who will give a talk on a related (or unrelated) theme. Sara is a comedian, trans woman, and also about to be a graduate student in philosophy at Cal State LA!
Brianna Ahlmark WIP (The Vault)
Brianna Ahlmark, a beautiful woman, often compared to “Andy Kaufman”, “Lucille Ball”, and “Steve Jobs”, is working on something that we are not able to disclose at this time. Thank you for your understanding. Good night sweetie
Delusions and Grandeur
Come for the music, stay for the existential crisis as genre-blurring jester and cellist Karen Hall peels back the layers of formality leaving you with only the humanity and insanity of the artist behind the instrument. And yourself.
Tomorrow! w/ Ron Lynch
In its 20th year of lauded late night lunacy! Hosted by Ron Lynch (Bob's Burgers, Corporate, Portlandia) and featuring a rotating roster of top comedians, specialty acts, musicians and performance artists -- It is not to be missed! Every Saturday @ Midnight.
Mr. Chonkers
It’s a solo show. A mockery and celebration of performance. Absurd. Simple. Outrageous. Stupid. Fun. It’s terrible. An important waste of your time. It’s great. Please strongly consider all of this information before coming.
Edinburgh Anonymous (Skunk Room)
A series of Q&As/workshops/communal support, drawing the Fringe-committed or Fringe-curious in our Skunk Room. A place to network and share resources and make friends and collaborators before heading off into the wilds of the festival.
ENTRANCE IS FREE
HOW TO ESCAPE (Edinburgh Percolator)
When one woman's psychotic breakdown becomes a cosmic breakthrough, everything starts making (no) sense. A psychedelic clown-ish show about waking up to the power of your thoughts and to the dream of ""life"".
The Domestiques (Edinburgh Percolator)
They’re sisters! They’re lovers! They’re crossdressing murders! Two maids play out a sadomasochistic wet dream of killing their boss… until the line between their fantasies and reality blurs. Freely adapted from Jean Genet’s play The Maids.
Murder, Oops! (Edinburgh Percolator)
A one woman play about falling in love with your boyfriend's murderer. With music, dancing, and lots of kissing and making out! Love, Molly Sharpe.
Edinburgh Percolator
Every Saturday of July our spotlight is on Work-in-Process performances gearing up to travel to the biggest arts/culture festival on the planet, the Edinburgh Fringe!
Come support the creative development of upcoming Fringe shows, be an important part of the process, and help expand a community that can share resources and ideas before anyone gets on the plane. Ticket purchase gets you entry into ALL THE SHOWS!
Mark Vigeant: The Best Man Show (Edinburgh Percolator)
The Best Man Show is an interactive and darkly hilarious wedding reception where the Groom’s brother gives the toast at a polyamorous commitment ceremony. “A solo performance that define[s] the phrases Tour-de-Force and comedy masterclass.” ★★★★★ – The Reviews Hub
NAW or NEVER
NAW or Never is a no-holds-barred comedy-meets-wrestling showcase where anyone can step into the spotlight and try to earn a spot on the Nearly Average Wrestling roster. It’s like if The Voice got bodyslammed by Pee-wee’s Playhouse. Contestants get 60 seconds to cut a promo, show off a character, or do whatever it takes to prove they belong.
Guy Branum: Be Fruitful (The Vault)
A middle-aged, clinically obese homosexual confronts science and God to determine if there's any actual purpose to his existence.
A Propa Laff (The Vault)
Dani Lyle and Sahana Srinivasan host this stand-up forward, variety open mic. Show up at 5:15 to put your name in the bucket!! Everyone gets 3 min each.
LATE NIGHT LECTURE SERIES
Welcome to Late Night Lecture Series, an unhinged comedy lecture where YOU are the students. Come learn about a mystery topic as a highly-researched PowerPoint spirals into faculty feuds, academic chaos, and personal drama disguised as curriculum.
Jake Cornell: Hey Big Guy
Jake Cornell's show, HEY BIG GUY, has toured around the country this year, starting with sold out shows at Joe’s Pub, and now returning to the West Coast. Jake's solo show touches on everything from family dynamics to America's Funniest Home Videos.
Shterminator Presents: Brain Rot Open Mic (The Vault)
Brain rot open mic is a bold and daring breakdown on the concept of an open mic. Hosted by Sarah Shtern, a clown who swears she’s a standup comedian. The only open mic where there is an endless steam of brain rot content being played while you perform. Anything goes here! Standup, clown, characters, dance, music, performance art. You are given 3-4 minutes, a microphone and a stage- what you do with that time is completely up to you.
Heat Wave (The Vault)
A stand-up comedy show co-hosted by Sierra Katow & Nick Skardarasy featuring some of the best names in comedy!
Produced by Olivia Ghersen and Morgan Kowalewski
Anointed Greens and The Culture
This is a variety show about pop culture and the sketches it inspires! We combine culture, music, and comedy with a monthly theme and our special guests. A guest will be interviewed about a moment in pop culture that affected their lives, and Anointed Greens will then perform sketches inspired by their stories.
Business Casual presents COWBOYS (The Vault)
The place? The Wild West. The year…The Wild West. COWBOYS tells the story of a gunslinging cowboy seeking revenge on the three men who killed his family. Like any true cowboy, he must assemble a posse and set out on the journey of a lifetime.
Playspace (Skunk Room)
A weekly community event to play together, workshop ideas big and small, or come completely unprepared and find something new. It’s FREE!
Lineup (The Vault)
A weekly stand-up show Tuesdays at 8:30 pm hosted by Biniam Bizuneh (Dave) and Andrew Lopez (The Bear) where the lineup is always a mystery.
Roomies with Dylan Adler & Sam Morrison (Skunk Room)
EX roomies Dylan Adler (Late Late Show) & Sam Morrson (JFL) lived together for 2 years in harmony in Brooklyn, until Dylan betrayed Sam by moving to LA. After years of spreading heinous rumors behind each other’s back on their respective coasts, these two confirmed bachelors reunite to put on the most unhinged, fundamentally evil showcase of comedic talent.
God is a Woman - The Musical
Imagine if the Bible had been translated by women. This one-woman show from British BAFTA Breakthrough comedian Luisa Omielan is a pitch for a musical - think a Female Book of Mormon, before it got funded or found a producer. This time, it’s all about Mary Magdalene. Let’s rewrite Herstory.
FUNKY CABBAGE Open Mic (The Vault)
Your Cabbage Queens are back to host FUNKY CABBAGE—a weekly lottery mic to try out jokes that are funky before they turn great! Funky Cabbage isn’t your typical open mic—it’s a supportive space uplifting performers while enjoying some Cabbage Chaos. Where work-in-progress sets thrive and everyone from first-timers to seasoned pros are welcome.
Superbloom Comedy (The Vault)
Welcome to Superbloom, a new standup comedy show every Monday in the Vault at 8:30pm!
We bring you the best standup in LA with a focus on queer comedians.
Funny Games (Show/Open Mic In The Skunk Room)
A hybrid open mic / comedy show! If you put your name in the bucket to perform, the show is FREE!
Hosted by Jo Scott, Meaghan Strickland, & Tim Lamphier
How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents
A stand up show and solo act in one, “How to Embarrass Your Immigrant Parents” is a biting and irreverent storytelling experience that explores a pertinent universal theme: wanting to understand your parents but struggling to see eye-to-eye. Throughout the course of an hour, Abby takes the viewer on an intimate, hilarious, soul-bearing journey about her struggles with mental health, fitting in, and finding common ground with the ones you love even after they’ve hurt you.
Wait I Love That! (The Vault)
A night of improv comedy from LA's premier group of BIPOC girls and gays, "Wait I Love That!" Featuring Tarek Ziad, Leanne Velednitsky, Simone Rembert, Tliler Wilson, Steve Han, April Rock, and Trey Tobias.