Go Fact Yourself is a pop culture trivia show hosted by J. Keith van Straaten (he/him) (Ask Me Another, Senior Writer) and Helen Hong (she/her) (Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me, recurring panelist).
On August 16, actor and director Adam Arkin (longtime star of the CBS medical drama Chicago Hope who recently appeared in Peacock's mystery series Poker Face) and and actor and comedian Laci Mosley (star of the Paramount+ iCarly revival and host of the hit comedy podcast Scam Goddess), plus surprise experts will join J. Keith and Helen for a trivia show like no other!
Register for free for general admission or reserve a guaranteed seat for $20. Concessions available starting at 3 p.m.
Lineup subject to change. This program may contain some mature language or themes.
Go Fact Yourself can be heard on LAist 89.3 on Saturdays at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. and Sundays at 8 p.m.
The fun starts on the patio at 3pm with a live acoustic performance by Céleigh Chapman presented by Altadena Musicians. We’ll also have a free non-alcoholic brew tasting sponsored by Athletic Brewing.
About Céleigh Chapman
Céleigh Chapman grew up singing country standards in the juke joints of Bakersfield, California. Her latest EP Easy Now continues her nod to a 90’s version of country, featuring some heavy hitting musicians such as Joshua Ray Gooch (Shania Twain), Adam Tressler (Brandon Flowers & Aimie Mann), John Spiker (Tenacious D), Kris Karlsson (The Haden Triplets) and Kiel Feher (Best Coast & LP. Céleigh and her husband Marty are currently rebuilding their home in Altadena.
About Altadena Musicians
Altadena Musicians restores the inspiring power of music to those impacted by natural disasters, especially young and emerging artists by placing instruments, gear, and resources back into their hands. Altadena Musicians believes that music heals, connects, and uplifts.
About J. Keith Van Straaten
J. Keith van Straaten is a content producer/writer for TV game shows, including The Hustler, Master Minds, Funny You Should Ask, and In the USA Today, and wrote trivia questions for Bally Sports. He was also a longtime senior writer on NPR’s Ask Me Another.
Previously, he wrote many of the games on GSN’s Chain Reaction and the iPhone trivia app Arena. He created and hosted the live matchmaking show The Fix-Up Show, as well as hosting What’s My Line? – Live On Stage and Comedy Central’s Beat The Geeks.
J. Keith has appeared on Best Week Ever, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Beverly Hills, 90210, and a deleted scene in Gilmore Girls.
As a journalist, J. Keith has written about COVID and comedy for the Los Angeles Times, points and miles for ThePointsGuy.com, and theatre for tdf Stages magazine.
J. Keith has two cats and is an avid Angels fan.
About Helen Hong
A fan favorite on the hit NPR podcast Wait Wait Don't Tell Me, Helen Hong also co-hosts the celebrity trivia game show podcast Go Fact Yourself. Helen's acting credits include roles on Never Have I Ever, Silicon Valley, the Jennifer Garner Christmas movie Family Switch, and 5 seasons of The Thundermans on Nickelodeon.
A long-time touring standup comedian, Helen's comedy special Well Hong was co-produced by Comedy Dynamics and Tribeca Film Festival, and is streaming now on Amazon Prime & Apple TV+. Audiences love Helen's lightning quick crowdwork which can be seen on her Instagram and TikTok @funnyhelenhong.
A breast cancer survivor, Helen makes light of her cancer experience (and her "fresh new boobies") onstage. She also brings light to Asian-American issues with her family's YouTube channel "Old Korean Dad Stories."
If you bring Helen a Topo Chico and a mini Snickers bar, she will love you
Accommodations
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