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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 hours 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 day 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
2 days 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 days 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 days 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
4 days 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
1 week 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 week 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
#new-years-eve
fromFuncheap
1 week 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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.
#dating-disasters
#live-event
#comedy-competition
#san-francisco
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fromFuncheap
3 weeks 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.
#cannabis-friendly-events
fromABC7 New York
3 weeks 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.
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San Francisco
fromSFGATE
3 weeks 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.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

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

HellaFunny live comedy returns to Temescal with pop-up shows at Mesa Maguey featuring 4–5 comics, mezcal-focused drinks, and Oaxacan small plates.
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fromFuncheap
4 weeks 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.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 weeks 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.
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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.
#comedy-tour
#interactiveheckling
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

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

Kumail Nanjiani’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.
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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.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
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fromThe New Yorker
1 month 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
#dating
#brad-williams
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Why USC students who want to be doctors and engineers are minoring in comedy

USC offers a comedy performance minor teaching stand-up, improv, magic, and practical communication and leadership skills used across careers including medicine and engineering.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for Nov. 28 through Dec. 4 weekly editions

Hammer Presents Merry-Achi Christmas 2025: The Mariachi Sol de Mexico returns to the Hammer Theatre Center for a musical tribute to Mexico's Christmas traditions. Be mesmerized by a multicultural celebration featuring holiday favorites from America and Mexico. Performances will also have Mexican Sign Language. 2:30 p.m., Hammer Theater Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose. bit.ly/4icAGUb "Kinky Boots": The boots are back!
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for Nov. 28 through Dec. 4 weekly editions

San Jose features a series of live performing-arts and holiday events including multicultural music, Broadway shows, stand-up comedy, unique markets, and candlelit concerts.
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fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

If laughter is the best medicine, Sauna Comedy is a miracle worker for New Yorkers | amNewYork

A sauna-and-cold-plunge comedy experience combines intense heat, short comedy sets, and cold plunges to create sober, communal wellness entertainment.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Stand-Up Comedian Nataly Aukar Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 4-6)

Nataly Aukar is a Lebanese born and raised writer and performer based in NYC. As a stand-up comic, Nataly has toured the world, opening for comedians such as Ramy Youssef (Ramy), Mo Amer (Mo, Black Adam), and Gad El Maleh (Huge in France) and was featured on Don't Tell Comedy, and in the Netflix is a Joke Festival as part of the "Introducing..." showcase.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Stand-Up Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 11-13)

Greg Fitzsimmons' special You Know Me blends 35 years of stand-up with reflections on 34 years sober, midlife relationships, parenting, road loneliness, and contentment.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Stand-Up Comedian Greg Fitzsimmons Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 11-13)

Greg's new stand-up special, Greg Fitzsimmons: You Know Me, was recorded on November 18, 2023 at The Comedy Mothership in Austin, TX. After 35 years performing stand-up, You Know Me, finds Greg hilariously reflecting on 34 years of sobriety, sex with a 57-year-old woman, convincing your children that you're cool, and combating loneliness on the road. And he realizes, he's happy where he is.
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fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Coit Comedy: Stand Up Comedy & Free Golden Boy Pizza | SF

Coit Comedy monthly at Columbus Cafe basement features Bay Area comics, full bar, free Golden Boy pizza, $10 tickets or 50% 'Funcheap' discount, one-drink minimum.
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fromSFGATE
1 month ago

John Mulaney has been making the same SF joke since '07. It still hits.

John Mulaney returned to San Francisco with a warmer tone, winning the crowd with recurring city jokes and humor aimed at tech elites and stereotypes.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Louis C.K. kicks off NYC leg of new Ridiculous' tour | amNewYork

In his typical style, C.K. opened with a gut-puncher to a sold-out house of nearly 3,000 seats and had the audience roaring into the night. I got an AIDS test today, he said as the crowd murmured. I haven't had sex in years. I just wanted some good news. The audience burst into laughter. As they quieted, C.K. took a beat and said, Turns out I have AIDS.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

How much are Sarah Millican tickets? Here's where to get seats for her final 2025 shows.

An inconspicuous comedian, Millican appears to be someone that you might see at a Sunday church service or a person you might pass at a grocery store. However, don't let this "ordinary" appearance fool you. Millican is a pistol on the stage. After sampling her previous shows via YouTube, I'm happy to report her sets filled with wild talk of intimacy, genitalia, and dating apps, all with a softness and smile about her that genuinely caught me a bit off guard.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

I drove a tank and went to Bratislava with my hairdresser': how Ian Smith turbocharged his ailing standup

Ian Smith achieved gradual recognition after years of gimmicky, theatrical standup by switching to candid, non-gimmicky shows that address personal anxieties and life events.
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