There's no stopping comedy in LA. So don't even try. Remember that video of the guy that stole the tank? He tried to stop comedy, and look what happened to him. more ›

The Hollywood Improv Lab has been putting on some really intriguing stuff for a while, but their space is bursting at the seams this week with more shows than we can dare to list. There's plenty of other stuff around town, too. more ›

There are plenty of shows all over town this week, from Irvine to Ontario and Hermosa Beach to Burbank. Frank Conniff and Erica Doering bring crazy cartoon comedy to the Steve Allen Theater Monday night. Get out and laugh! more ›

The LA Comedy Festival starts this week, and there's a bunch of great stuff to get out and see. Elsewhere, Tremendosaur has a couple of shows lined up, and The Apple Sisters are back! more ›

The Hollywood Improv takes the cake this week, with more great shows than we can legally list here, including a couple of charity shows. Good will all around! If you've got a show you'd like to see listed here in the future, email me. more ›

It's a week full of live podcasts and comedy competitions coming to a close, as March fades out in favor of April. If you've got a show coming up that you'd like to see listed here, email me! more ›

It's an improv-heavy week, as the March Madness-style tournament shows continue to gobble up immense amounts of talent from Westwood to East Hollywood. Beyond that, newcomer indie improv shows are putting up a very good showing, meaning there's no better time to get out and see some of the most spontaneous, diverse comedy going. more ›

We're still in the throes of March and all of its Madness, and this week is no exception. There are St. Patty's shows galore, tournaments abounding, and enough stand up shows to blow the buckle off your top hat. more ›

It's the first full week in March, which means the comedy competition shows are beginning in earnest. From weekly improv tournaments to a month-long stand up challenge at The Comedy Store, this is the month for comedy to start getting real. more ›

It's a week full of charity shows for the greater good, so be sure to get out and donate - both your laughs and a few bills. Russell Brand is doing a single show at Largo Monday night and much, much more. more ›

What do you do when you just can't stand the world around you anymore? When the politics of today seem to be dimming the lights on your once-bright future, and the only people who even deign to notice are the smirking corporations? If you're Second City duo FrankenMatt, you put up a comedy show. more ›

Tuesday is Valentine's Day, so be sure to treat your significant other right with a night out at a comedy show. Single and jaded? Even better! Try a dose of laughter to cure your emotional ills. 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 ›

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 ›

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 ›

It's that spooky time if year, when Halloween themed shows start popping up in the places you least expect. There's a particularly raucous one going down at the Steve Allen Theater this weekend, while Marc Maron is taping his podcast and hosting a new show at the Laugh Factory this week. Both should be scary good. more ›

As the Occupy LA movement continues to bring us face to face with some of the most serious issues plaguing our city today, at least all sides can agree that we could use a good laugh. With that in mind, stand up comic Josh Androsky is hoping to bring some levity (and a bullhorn) to the south steps of City Hall with an open-air comedy show tonight at 5:30pm. 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 ›

Between the police helicopters and white-hot dual beams denoting the latest club opening (don’t cross the streams!), our city is downright diluted with light pollution. One place you wouldn’t always expect to see a few shining lamps streaming skyward, though, would be an apartment complex just off the 405 in Culver City. You’d be even more surprised to find a really inventive comedy show happening on the roof. more ›