Farley Elliott

I like to think this says "Slay J", and is a reference to Jay Leno. Photo via LAist flickr by marinadelrey. Welcome back from a week of giving to the needy. Now it's time to give solely to yourself, and the greatest gift is the giggles! Get out and see some fantastic improv and sketch shows, even though stand up is ruling this week's calendar (in particular, the network of Improv comedy clubs is...

Not the best burger in LA. Sorry! Photo by ~db~ via LAist Featured Photos pool on Flickr Before we really begin (but after you’ve already become enraged by the headline), let me say this: different people like different things. Toppings, bun, cooking method, texture, ingredients, ratios - all play a factor in determining the best burger in any given area. And to be sure, this single post won’t put the ‘Best Burger In Los...

This photo is so powerful. Courtesy UN Photo/Sophia Paris. This week we're doing something a little different. With the tragic events that have recently unfolded in Haiti, there's been an amazing outpouring from entertainers of all kinds, and comedians are certainly no exception. So, in the interest of mobilizing you folks out there who need a little motivation to donate, here's a list of shows that will benefit you and Haiti at the same...

The King swoons a young fan. Photo © Alfred Wertheimer. 21 can be a great year for just about anyone. Especially if that ‘anyone’ is Elvis. Through March 28th, the Grammy Museum is hosting a photography exhibit showcasing the works of Alfred Wertheimer, as he travelled with Elvis from Memphis to New York City and all over America; as he rode along with Elvis from regional celebrity to national superstar. Lest we forget, Elvis...

Katie Jarvis as Mia. Photo courtesy IFC Films. Andrea Arnold certainly knows how to speed things up. The British writer/director wasted no time in making the leap from critically acclaimed short film (the Oscar-winning Wasp) to freshman feature film (Cannes Grand Jury Prize-winning Red Road). Yet, with her sophomore film Fish Tank, Arnold proves she’s definitely not moving too fast. Both in story and scope, Fish Tank is a slow-burning British feature that was...

Chaz Kangas himself. Photo courtesy Chaz. It’s probably fitting that the place you’re most likely to find Chaz Kangas is online. After all, he got a pretty big boost by appearing on the freestyle-inspired Childish Gambino track My Hoodie off the Sick Boi drop a while back. After all, Childish himself is the online-only rap personification of Donald Glover, who himself got his start online with the sketch comedy group Derrick. But with an...

Aziz Ansari (LAist interview here and here) is the sort of comedian you want to be like, if wanting to be like a comedian is your thing. He’s written for and starred in his own successful cable television show (Human Giant, review here), he currently shines on a major network sitcom (NBC’s Parks & Rec), and he’s got a new Comedy Central special out on DVD called Intimate Moments For A Sensual Evening. Oh,...

RIP MLK JR 2K10. Photo via bridgesoflosangeles on the LAist Flickr page. It's MLK Jr. day, everyone. So I'm sure you're sitting back, enjoying the rain, and sipping something mocha. Well trust me, once you've gotten out of the matinee screening of The Lovely Bones you'll be ready for a laugh. And what better way to fend off the weather and the thought of an untimely 1968 assassination than with a good comedy show....

Doi? Photo via LAist Flickr page, courtesy Lisa Newton. Well hello there, and welcome back to the world of the working. One would say 'living', but are you really living these days? Debatable. You've been looking for the next calendar holiday that your office actually observes, haven't you? Well unless you decide to call one in for MLK day, things are looking pretty bleak when it comes to time off. So why not maximize...

UPS truck photobomb. Foto via goalbert via LAist Flickr. I'll be honest, it's a quiet week - what with the holidays and all. However, there's still some great shows to be had, so take all that extra 'there's-no-way-I'm-going-to-the-Grove' time and put it to good use. This is especially true at Largo, which is hosting two amazing charity-driven shows - check below for details. And, of course, if you're feeling hype-y, hit a guy up...