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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

You can't trust the outdated website, but there *should* be some sort of Eagle Rock Comedy Festival going on this week.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

Just because it's Thanksgiving weekend doesn't mean you can't feast on great comedy! The Comedy Garage is putting together a holiday extravaganza, those wonderful HelloGiggles.com ladies are storytelling at UCB and Jimmy Pardo is raising money for The Smile Train. It really is a season to give thanks. more ›

It's early in the week, so prep yourself for a week of great comedy shows. If you've got the inside track on some upcoming shows, let me know! more ›

With the rain largely gone, it's a great week to get out and enjoy the comedy. There's a good mix of shows offering (what else?) a good mix of stand up and sketch, improv, or music. Beyond that, internet superheroes Harvard Sailing Team are at the Comedy Central Stage and Marc Maron pops his head up a few times. more ›

Musical comedy is having a moment in LA this week, with no less than three shows devoted to the genre. Don't bring your keyboard around or you might be asked to jump on stage. more ›

Halloween is almost upon is! Until such time as goblins and spooky-themed shows take over our landscape, try to get out for some comedy. Tiger Lily continues to bring the pain with a horrifyingly good line up, while Eddie Izzard is doing two shows over at Largo. more ›

This week is absolutely packed with big shows, from Tiger Lily's 5 Year Anniversary show to the MaximumFun.Org guys putting on a show in Pasadena. No show is too near or too far, to cheap or too expensive. Not when the line ups are this good. more ›

It's flannel season, which is an immediate boon to the comedy community. Strap on some yourself and get out to one of these great shows. more ›

It's officially fall, so bundle up with a wrap of laughter this week; there's plenty to keep you warm Monday through Sunday. more ›

It's the first full week of September and you're likely riding high after a three day weekend. Why not keep the blood flowing with any one of this week's great comedy shows. Stand up, improv and sketch are all out in full force. Check it! more ›

Don't let those calendars fool you, summer is still here! And with it, plenty of opportunities for great comedy. It's going to be an extended Labor Day weekend for most, so get out and enjoy yourselves with a superb week of shows. more ›

August is winding down, and with it, the impenetrable highs of summer. Soon it will be chilly at night and everyone will be saving their money for Christmas, so make this week count. Get out, see shows, and laugh like no one's watching. That's the saying, right? more ›

This summer is slowing down for absolutely no one, so you might as well try to grab the damn thing and hold on. If you're looking for a firm handhold on some fun summer activities for this week, check our comedy show calendar listings. more ›

Another strong week of comedy is upon us, including great showings by the Comedy Central Stage and Largo. Possible summertime highlight? Melgard Mondays is moving to the patio for some great stand up under the stars. Get out, get get involved, and get yourself a case of the giggles. more ›

The LAst Laugh weekly comedy calendar is back, and just in time! This week is filled with amazing comedy, from Largo to the Bootleg Theater and every imaginable cranny in between. God, 'cranny' is a gross word. more ›

As the week slows down in anticipation of the July Fourth holiday, you can expect a great mix of shows to be heating up. Gravid Water is back at UCB on Sunday, Largo has Brian Posehn, Patton Oswalt, Greg Behrendt and more - all tonight. Oh, and Albert Brooks is at the Writers Bloc. Good golly! more ›

The 4th isn't quite here yet, so don't skip out on some amazing comedy this week (and upcoming weekend). With the LA Fringe Festival in full swing, there are plenty of great shows to go see; not to mention the local favorites like Tiger Lily. Do it! more ›

June gloom can’t last forever, right guys? But if it does, don’t be afraid to step inside and catch some amazing comedy from any number of location, and an wide array of comedians. There’s tons to be on the lookout for this week, including Jeff Garlin at Meltdown Comics, a killer night of stand up at Far Bar downtown, and the great folks at the Laugh Factory putting up 100% of their proceeds from their Wednesday 8pm show to benefit Save the Ta-Tas. Check here for more info. more ›

Welcome back, folks! Now that you're nice and rested, you should all be looking forward to a week full of laughs. We've got the start of the iO West comedy festival, a few stand up headliners crisscrossing the So Cal landscape, and the always amazing Jesse Miller Talk Show. Get out, get laughs, get invested. more ›

It's Memorial Day, which officially ushers in a summer full of BBQs, beach parties... and comedy! So why not honor the summer tradition with some amazing shows this week. Adam Carolla, Aries Spears, BILLY CONNOLLY?! Not to mention a few long-time great shows, like Sit N' Spin, to keep you satiated as the summer swings into full gear. more ›

Well, a new week is upon us - and with it, a whole new opportunity to get out and laugh. iO West is in the middle of a series of improv competition as they gear up for the LA Improv Comedy Festival. Meanwhile, there's a bunch of great stand indie stand up all over town, and both UCB and the Comedy Central Stage are supporting live sketch. Get out, enjoy, and report back. more ›

What a big week for Pete Holmes - dude is everywhere! Not to mention the shows you're going to see him on are all LAist favorites, from the star-packed Super Serious Show to the charity-driven Indiglo, and every stand up, improv and sketch show in between. more ›

Hannibal Buress continues to crush stages across the Southland, with more shows this week than we can list here. One of them, though, is Sunday night at the Improv in Irvine, which is putting on an absolute clinic on how to book shows. Gas being what it is, better grab some friends to make the ride to Irvine. more ›