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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Harriet Kemsley looks back: My parents say I was a very well-behaved child. Sadly this has been in steady decline over the years'

Harriet Kemsley, born 1987 in Canterbury, is a comedian and podcaster who began standup in 2011, appears on television, hosts a podcast, and tours.
#black-history-month
fromVulture
4 days ago

Chris Fleming's Bitmoji-Filled Tour de Force

No one could accuse Fleming of tailoring his act to please a conventional audience. His stage attire lies somewhere between "androgynous hipster" and "clown," and his only criteria for a premise appears to be "What does my brain fixate on?" He expects his audience to keep up with any cultural reference his Massachusetts-born, millennial, Skidmore arts-graduate brain might make without ever stopping to explain what, say, "Gatsby-esque" might mean in the context of Bitmoji.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

My Money: 'I dodged the wedding tax by buying my bridal bouquet from a florist outside a graveyard'

Ailish McCarthy is a stand-up comedian and actress who successfully campaigned for Arts Council grants specifically for comedians.
#san-francisco
#live-events
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

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

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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Shame Cave Comedy Show: A Shameful Yet Shameless Night | SF

Recurring free shame-themed stand-up show every 2nd Thursday at 8 pm at Mission Hill Saloon, hosted by Annette Mullaney with Bay Area and visiting comedians.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Ales & Tales Comedy Show at Blue Oak Brewing Co

Blue Oak Brewing Co hosts a monthly 'Ales & Tales' stand-up comedy show featuring Bay Area comedians, hosted by Emon Dismore, Dec 30, 6–8pm.
fromFuncheap
1 week ago
San Francisco

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

#heckling
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

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

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.
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fromThe Mercury News
2 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for Feb. 13-19 weekly editions

Multiple live entertainment events across San Jose Feb. 13–14 include laser tribute shows, comedy performances, and a Valentine's sip-and-paint, with varied ticket prices.
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fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Dave Chappelle can't shy away from controversy at SF Super Bowl bash

Dave Chappelle headlined a Super Bowl–eve San Francisco show featuring Bay Area hip-hop stars, device-free audience pouches, and strong opening sets.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

The Eternal Shame of Sue Perkins review a Bake Off star basks in self-abasement

Sue Perkins returns to live comedy promising shame but mostly delivers perky, loosely connected anecdotes, with a stronger second half revealing a past health-related breakdown.
#dating-disasters
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fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

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

Stand-up show where comedians share dating disasters for laughs; first 50 RSVPs free, two-drink minimum, donations welcome, $20 at the door.
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Oakland's Super Bowl Weekend 2026 Stand-Up Comedy Kickoff (Feb. 6-7)

Oakland brings the laughs on Friday and Saturday night with back-to-back HellaFunny comedy shows at 7pm and 9pm, featuring sharp stand-up from local favorites and special guest sets. It's a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, ABC and NBC. SHOW DATES & TIMES Friday, February 6, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Bridget Christie: Jacket Potato Pizza review how menopause set the standup free

Bridget Christie’s Jacket Potato Pizza shows serene single life, menopausal freedom, and comic detachment, but lacks the fury and fervour of her best work.
#free-food
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fromInsideHook
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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
4 weeks 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
4 weeks 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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fromFuncheap
1 month 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 month ago

Netflix Is A Joke Fest announces 2026 lineup

Netflix is a Joke Festival runs May 4–10, 2026 in Los Angeles with a major comedy lineup; tickets on sale Jan 23, 10 AM Pacific.
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fromConsequence
1 month 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
1 month 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, 7:30–9:30 pm featuring local Bay Area comedians and headliner Xzavier Bronson.
fromTime Out New York
1 month 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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fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

All About Marcello Hernandez's Mom, Isabel Cancela

Marcello HernƔndez'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
1 month 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.
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fromConsequence
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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
1 month 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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#bradley-cooper
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fromFuncheap
1 month 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.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month 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
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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 2–3, 2026.
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fromFuncheap
2 months 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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