The sun has returned, leaving Angelenos with one less excuse to check out L.A.'s event offerings. It's a night of film, funnies, meditation and music, ranging from taboo storytelling to organic country tunes. The deets are below. more ›

Here's a rundown of happenings around LA tonight: There's a screening of Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away; LA-based writer Daniel Pyne reads from his latest book at Skylight Books; NerdMelt relives shameful music crushes; and REDCAT presents an evening of video art as part of Pacific Standard Time. Read on for all the details. more ›

Lots of great stuff happening tonight in LA: Comedy at a comic book release party at Meltdown Comics; author discussions on El Sistema and Liz Taylor; a craft night at CAFAM; and PIg: A Restaurant comes back for one night only. Read on for all the details. more ›

Great stuff going on around LA tonight: Pico Iyer discusses his latest work at the Library's ALOUD series; author Edmund White is in conversation at the Hammer Museum; Ruthie Foster leads "The Drop" at the Grammy Museum; and Erica Watson's "Fat Bitch" returns for one night only at the Hudson Theater. more ›

Just like that, one month is down in our quickening spiral towards the inevitable end of the world in 2012. According to the Mayans, you're running out of time to see good, high-quality comedy, so make this week count before it's too late. more ›

Looking for something to do tonight in LA? Your choices aren't too shabby for a Monday night: Viola Davis talks about 'The Help'; the All About Walken impersonators return; Nada Surf plays a free set at Amoeba; and Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman talk about their book, 'Why We Broke Up.' Read on for all the details. more ›

Writer Leila Cohan-Miccio, a former Grub Street Boston editor, mixes up comedy and the restaurant biz in her latest one-act play, Pig: A Restaurant. The show, which skewers foodie culture and its eclectic cast of characters, made its hilarious LA debut on Thursday night at Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. more ›

When Mark Malkoff, a comedian and filmmaker, came to Los Angeles for a visit, he decided to test his luck at getting famous people to let him spend a night in their homes. 13 of them actually said yes. more ›

It's live late night shows galore this week, as ComedySportz and Second City both host their own versions on Friday night. Beyond that, The Whitest Kids U'Know are at Largo and a new stand up show gets up and running at Royal/T in Culver City. more ›

Yet another big week of comedy is upon us, with Stephen Merchant coming across the pond and putting together three nights at Largo. Be sure to check out the full week, including Bill Maher down in Irvine on Sunday night. more ›

Looking for something to do in LA tonight? We found a few events that might entice you to go out on a Monday Night: There's a New FilmmakersLA screening, It's a School Night at Bardot, Dan Harmon of Community takes over NerdMelt and a Blair Witch Project alum goes to pot. Read on for all the details. more ›

It seems there’s not much room for magic these days. “Oohs” and “Aahs” have been replaced with narrow-eyed skepticism, while the lovely darkness of simply not knowing something is little more than a Siri answer away. Thankfully, there are guys like Justin Willman out there, trying not to let us ruin all the fun for ourselves. more ›

Tonight's event lineup offers unique choices in film, books, comedy and theater. An Iranian film screens at the Aero Theatre as part of the Golden Globe® Foreign-Language Nominee Series, and Anne Brashier is bringing her game show performance to the Westside Comedy Theater. Greg Proops promises to make you laugh at Bar Lubitsch, and Ellis Avery will talk about her new read. Get up, get out and get entertained. more ›

As it turns out, if this Funny or Die video is spoofily accurate, all the douchebaggy dudes in L.A. have ditched the gym in favor of Runyon Canyon. more ›

There are shows happening everywhere from the beach to Pasadena, so be sure to get out and get happy. Monday night features a rare stand-up-only show on the main stage, featuring Rebecca Corry, Drew Droege and more. more ›

Angelo Bowers, the 26-year-old man who was killed by a drunk driver earlier this week in Hollywood, was a promising comedian who performed regularly on the local circuit. Since his death, the comedy community has been rallying to support his family, and to support Josh Adam Meyers, who was in the car with Bowers and was critically injured. more ›

Things are s-l-o-w-l-y coming back to life on the LA events scene as everyone eases into the New Year. We found a couple of items that piqued our interest tonight including a new art show at TAG Gallery; freestyle rap and comedy at NerdMelt; and a history class on Elvis Presley. Read on for all the details. more ›

Welcome into 2012, everyone. We've been doing this weekly comedy calendar for too many years to count now, and there aren't any plans to slow down in the near future. So, if you've got shows you'd like to recommend for the near future, email 'em over and you might just find it hear. Otherwise, enjoy yourselves, behave, and laugh like madmen. more ›

Except for that little football game in Pasadena today, it’s a little quiet in LA. It seems that people might need a little breather from all that eating, drinking and being merry stuff. We did find a few happenings, including Bob Odenkirk’s annual New Year’s sketch comedy show for kids; a screening of Sigur Rios’ latest film Inni; and a beer bowl. Read on for all the details. more ›

Two double features screen tonight, honoring Ernst Lubitsch at the Aero Theatre and François Truffaut at the New Beverly Theater. Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band rock the Staples Center, bringing L.A. a needed dose of classic rock and roll. And if you need a good chuckle, the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre talks smack on 2011 in a very special awards show. more ›

Just because Christmas is over and New Year's is still a few days away, that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of great comedy shows around town this week. A lot of regular shows are still in holiday mode, so expect to see fun renditions of some great shows you already know and love. more ›

Embrace the holiday season with a special, digitally restored screening of "White Christmas," or if the holiday blues have infected you, sit back and bang your head to a rock opera double feature. Comedian Jennifer Murphy will make you laugh for free, and Culver City's Third Wednesdays will fill your bellies and pockets for cheap. Common and Guns N' Roses perform tonight in separate shows. more ›

While the second half of the week is relatively quiet (considering how this town clears out for the holidays), there's still plenty of great stuff to see, including a Christmas benefit with Patton Oswalt. And, as always, the Laugh Factory is hosting free shows and meals for the underprivileged on Christmas Day, which is simply amazing. Happy holidays, everyone! more ›

Refrain from holiday shopping for one night and enjoy the eclectic mix of events offered this evening. The Avalon hosts a benefit concert for fallen heroes, and the Upright Citizens Brigade is putting on four shows. If you feel like playing dress-up, Steven Madden invites Mad Hatters to attend a mad tea party on the Third Street Promenade. more ›

It's holiday party season, where festive folks put on their finery in search of a good time. Why not get a little dolled up and make it out to some of this week's great comedy shows? From Brea to the ocean breakers, comedy abounds. All it's missing is you. more ›

Doesn't this cold weather make you want to get up and get out? No? Well, maybe tonight's events lineup will do the trick. Kate Flannery of "The Office" is taking the comedy stage, "Superman" is gracing the silver screen, ladies are flocking together for a night of feminine fun and West Hollywood is beckoning shoppers. more ›

You can't trust the outdated website, but there *should* be some sort of Eagle Rock Comedy Festival going on this week. Should. more ›

Monday, Monday. Here’s what we found going on tonight around LA: the Paley Center celebrates Lucille Ball; Tubefilter talks about cheating; NerdMelt’s “telethon”; a discussion on Ai Weiwei; Reel Talk screens Rampart; and It’s a School Night at Bardot features Daniel Lanois and Rocco Deluca! Read on for all the details. more ›

Today's the last day of November, so make the month count before toppling into December. If you're a Jack Nicholson fan, head to the Million Dollar Theater for a double feature starring the wide-grinned man himself. A star-studded benefit concert is taking the Avalon Theater stage. Andy Warhol's muse comes to life at REDCAT. NerdMelt promises guffaws, and artwork by animators adorns Synchronicity Space. more ›

What better way to whittle away some of those Turkey Day pounds than by racing around town to catch all of the great comedy that's going down. more ›