Elf is the quintessential Christmas comfort movie. It's hilariously iconic and entirely perfect; it's one that I am happy to watch over and over and over. Will Ferrell brings so much joy in his portrayal of Buddy the Elf, the movie's endearingly clueless protagonist. You can't help but root for Buddy as he reconnects with his Dad (James Caan), falls in love with Jovie (Zooey Deschanel), and spreads Christmas cheer throughout New York City.
For seven years, straight people let the Queer Eye guys into their apartments. No questions asked by the way. They say 'Come in! Yeah, take my sofa and compost it. It was given to me by my grandmother. She fought for women's rights. I don't give a f*** about her anymore. Yeah, replace it with a slab of reclaimed wood'.
Opening February 2026 with a Grand Opening celebration scheduled for President's Day weekend, the Laugh Factory's arrival at Horseshoe Las Vegas marks a significant milestone in the venue's evolution. David Fuhrer, President of Laugh Factory, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: "Laugh Factory is built for the biggest stages, from Hollywood to Chicago and now onto the Las Vegas Strip - it doesn't get any bigger than that. We're ecstatic for our partnership with Horseshoe Las Vegas and to bring world-class comedians, viral stars and nonstop laughter to the heart of a city built for entertainment."
Everything in life is just the fragile result of something that could have been so easily different. None of this would've been possible had my parents not emigrated out of China. My parents were the first class of students after Mao's death that were allowed to leave the country to pursue higher degrees. My sister was born in Australia. I would not have been born if they had stayed in China.
Ho Ho Hilarious! Join us for SF's SantaCon Comedy Crawl: Elves Gone Wild! at The Function- the only SantaCon stop where Santa grabs the mic and the elves run the show. We're bringing two stacked stand-up shows (7pm & 9pm) with holiday chaos, big laughs, and festive cocktails right on Market Street - just steps from the SantaCon action. 🎅 Event Highlights Santa headliner + naughty elves bringing holiday chaos to the stage
He's the middle-manager who talks as if he's the CEO, a beacon of workplace inclusivity in his own head but a bigoted chauvinist as soon as he opens his mouth. And listening to him creates a mix of familiarity and embarrassment-by-proxy that turns out to be surprisingly pleasurable. Ricky Gervais's cringe-making general manager of a soul-destroyingly dull Slough-based paper merchant stopped being a regular presence on British TV over two decades ago, but the many comedic characters that he spawned across the globe have outlived him.
One of our favorite intimate venues in North Beach, the Lost Church, is offering two tickets to the below December shows for lucky 48 Hills readers. But they are going soon. TO CLAIM A PAIR OF TICKETS: Email marke@48hills.org with "Lost Church" in the subject line and the name of the show + your name in the body. The tickets are first come, first serve, so act fast-we will let you know within 24 hours of entering if you have won.
If you've been following my blog posts for any length of time-first, thank you-and second, you know that I love to write about certain patterns evident within humor. One of these is deception. There seems to be a lot of it showing up in a variety of humorous content, in jokes, true-life anecdotes, stand-up performances, and sitcoms of every stripe. Comedians relate stories about other people lying, as well as those times when they felt compelled to do the same.
Last year, character comedians Adam Riches and John Kearns joined forces for an archly silly tribute to crooners Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Now Riches is back with another leftfield celebrity riff as he gives his Game of Thrones-era Sean Bean impression (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his Edinburgh show Dungeons'n'Bastards) a yuletide twist.
A bunch of rock, pop and comedy performers have put tickets on sale for their upcoming South Florida concerts, the timing of which, at the edge of gift-buying season, is pure coincidence. Here's a look at a dozen recently announced shows and where to get tickets, from Kings of Leon and Keith Urban to comedians Matt Rife and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.
This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Tiffany Haddish and panelists Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This Time What About His Emails!?; A Holy Film Festival; A Wreck Gets Celebrated Panel Questions Flatulent Design Flaw Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about a woman named Tallulah in the news, only one of which is true.
Best known for his portrayal of Andre "Dre" Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, Anderson not only starred in the series but also served as executive producer. The show became a cultural touchstone, using comedy to explore themes of identity, family, and progress. His creative influence extended to spin-offs like Grown-ish and a variety of hosting roles, including To Tell the Truth and the 75th Emmy Awards.
Join us for a night of laughter featuring Bay Area's top rising comics! We showcase comedians that have been on Netflix, Comedy Central, Amazon, HBO ... so come through and you may see the next big thing! HaHaHappy Hour Comedy at Skylark $5 beer, $2 tacos and FREE laughsEvery Wednesday at 8pm Skylark, 3089 16th St., SF (@ Valencia) 2 drink minimum Happy Hour starts at 7pm (grab your tacos, drinks and settle in), show at 8:00pm
The second season is so, so much better. The stunning art direction is back. Expect to see Kristen Wiig 's Maxine in the most delightful fashion of the early 1970s, from her clothes to her makeup to her hair styling. Indeed, all our Palm Beach ladies are decked out in the decade's best, and it's lovely to see. Likewise, the sets with their mod architecture and period touches continue the visual feast.
ABOUT MESA MAGUEYMesa Maguey, a contemporary agave bar and Oaxacan kitchen, has recently taken over the former Copper Spoon space in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Known for its mezcal cocktails and happy hour specials, the restaurant offers a menu featuring dishes like mole, tacos, enchiladas, soups, and ceviche. With a welcoming dining room and bar, Mesa Maguey has quickly gained attention for its flavorful, thoughtfully prepared plates. Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway (between 40th and 41st), Oakland.
