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fromsf.funcheap.com
10 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)

Stand-up comedy featuring Bay Area's best comedians takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal, Oakland.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
10 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Film
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Films to See This April

Kristoffer Borgli's film The Drama explores social mortification and modern performative life through a wedding couple's shocking revelation.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026

Stand-up comedy featuring Bay Area's best comedians takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal, Oakland.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
10 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase featuring top Bay Area comedians celebrating Asian-American culture, with RSVP required for free tickets.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland FREE Easter Comedy Festival 2026 (April 5-6)

Stand-up comedy featuring Bay Area's best comedians takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal, Oakland.
Humor
fromsf.funcheap.com
10 hours ago

SF's HellaSecret Crazy Funny Asians Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Free comedy showcase celebrating Asian-American culture in San Francisco, with RSVP required for free tickets and donations appreciated.
Film
fromAnOther
3 days ago

Films to See This April

Kristoffer Borgli's film The Drama explores social mortification and modern performative life through a wedding couple's shocking revelation.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland FREE Easter Monday Comedy Festival 2026

Stand-up comedy featuring Bay Area's best comedians takes place on Easter Sunday and Monday in Temescal, Oakland.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 hours ago

Oakland Easter Weekend Comedy Festival 2026 (Uptown)

Easter weekend in Oakland features stand-up comedy showcasing diverse Bay Area talent at Fluid510.
#easter-weekend
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Weekend Comedy Festival (April 3-6)

Easter weekend in San Francisco features a comedy fest with free tickets, sharp lineups, and vibrant nightlife.
Film
fromVulture
1 day ago

The Twist in The Drama Is Not the Problem

The film features a controversial plot twist involving a character's past plan for a school shooting, sparking significant online speculation and backlash.
Television
fromConsequence
1 day ago

Stream On This Week: A Brain-Melting College Comedy and the Most Metal Movie of the Year (So Far)

New streaming recommendations include the comedy 'Pizza Movie' on Hulu and the sequel '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' on Netflix.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

31 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.6.26)

Experience diverse cultural events and culinary delights in San Francisco, including happy hours, art showcases, and special celebrations.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Late-night laughs: Stand-up comedy returns to Williamsburg's Kellogg's Diner after yearlong hiatus * Brooklyn Paper

Kellogg's Diner in Williamsburg offers late-night stand-up comedy, combining food and entertainment in a unique after-hours setting.
Arts
fromwww.london-unattached.com
1 day ago

The Authenticator

The Authenticator explores themes of identity, race, and the ownership of history through contrasting experiences of opulence and the legacy of slavery.
fromPortland Monthly
2 days ago

Seeing Things: Portland Shows & Events This Week, March 2026

Rowe and Garen Scribner's libretto takes its liberties, setting the action in a world where everything is green and an evil princess has ruled that nothing be eaten but peas.
Portland
Media industry
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Taskmaster renewed for six more series as show reaches huge global audience

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Curated chaos': Danny Boyle on the pop culture spectacular' he's bringing to London's Southbank Centre

Danny Boyle's 'You Are Here' celebrates 75 years of youth culture with a one-day immersive event featuring 1,000 performers at London's Southbank Centre.
Music production
fromIndieWire
2 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Independent films
fromKqed
5 days ago

That Was a Fun Movie. But Where are the Bloopers These Days?

Jackie Chan popularized blooper reels in the 1990s, which have evolved into post-credit scenes in modern films.
#easter
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Monday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF's Free Easter Sunday Comedy Festival (2026)

Easter Weekend Comedy Fest in San Francisco features stand-up shows, cocktails, and vibrant energy from April 3-6.
Media industry
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Turn Any Trade Show Into Wall-to-Wall Press Coverage

Align the internal team on key messaging before trade shows to maximize PR opportunities and ensure effective communication.
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
1 week ago

Netflix Is Loading Up The Clown Car For Opening Night | Defector

Netflix has secured exclusive MLB opening day games, leading to an overcrowded broadcast format with numerous special guests.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Hulu's 'Deli Boys' sets season 2 premiere date, adds Kumail Nanjiani, Tan France, Lilly Singh

This season on 'Deli Boys,' the Dars are drowning in dirty cash and Philly's sketchiest crooks are circling. Enter Max Sugar: casino king, money launderer, and Lucky's new crush who turns laundering into a chaotic situationship.
Television
from48 hills
2 days ago

Drama Masks: Mad, bad, and dangerous to see - 48 hills

The final show I review below got me looks that made me feel like a fish in a bowl. First, the private security at the door had two Valiant rent-a-cops who scowling at me-and only me-with that same 'Give me an excuse!' glare I've gotten from real cops all my life.
Arts
London music
fromInsideHook
6 days ago

"SNL UK" Took On a Troubling Travel Habit

British pubs abroad create a unique cultural experience for travelers, often leading to humorous situations and a longing for home comforts.
Humor
fromJezebel
1 day ago

Getting 'Cancelled' Only Takes a Couple Years to Wear Off, Apparently

Cancel culture is ineffective as evidenced by Louis C.K.'s return to comedy after allegations of sexual misconduct.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
2 days ago

The Best April Fools' Jokes in the Art World This Year

April Fools' Day inspires creative and humorous pranks across arts and humanities, showcasing institutions' ability to engage in lighthearted satire.
Film
fromVulture
4 days ago

Critics Aren't Sure Whether to Marry The Drama

Zendaya's performance in the controversial film is widely praised, while critics are divided on the film's originality and execution.
Humor
fromVulture
5 days ago

9 New Comedy Specials You Should Definitely Watch (When You Have a Moment)

Netflix's early stand-up special for Zach Galifianakis initiated a revolution in comedy specials, leading to a vast increase in monthly releases.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

Spaced Out: Standup Comedy in Downtown San Jose

Spaced Out is an affordable monthly comedy show in downtown San Jose featuring quality performances at $14 tickets with no drink minimums in an intimate barbershop venue.
Film
fromJezebel
3 days ago

'The Drama' Is Worth the Secrecy

Kristoffer Borgli's film explores dark human impulses through a pre-wedding gathering that reveals unsettling secrets among friends.
London music
fromTime Out London
2 weeks ago

One of London's best comedy clubs is closing after more than 40 years

Balham's Banana Cabaret, a legendary London comedy club operating for over 40 years, will close after producer Dave Vickers retires, hosting a Farewell Festival in May featuring major comedians.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
3 weeks ago

Meet the 2026 Mercury Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy!

Portland's 2026 Undisputable Geniuses of Comedy showcases the city's diverse stand-up talent with hosts Adam Pasi and Nariko Ott, featuring headliner Matt Braunger on March 27 at Revolution Hall.
#ai-powered-comedy
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

FREE: SF's "Laugh GPT" AI-Powered Comedy Night (The Function)

Laugh GPT is an AI-powered comedy show in San Francisco where human comedians compete with artificial intelligence to determine who delivers funnier performances.
Humor
fromEsquire
2 days ago

Arsenio Hall's Stories from the '80s and '90s Are Truly Wild

Arsenio Hall reflects on his career, personal experiences, and the impact of racism in Hollywood and beyond.
#comedy-club
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Free Sunday Comedy Night in Downtown SF

The Function is a new upscale comedy club in San Francisco's Hayes Valley offering free tickets and a lineup of top comedians.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

Reflecting on Oversexed Characters in Television Comedies

Sitcom characters increasingly display hypersexuality, eliciting both sympathetic laughter and envy from audiences.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Dream-Casting an American Version of Last One Laughing

Importing U.K. television shows like Last One Laughing could succeed in the U.S. market, following its international adaptations and popularity.
#stand-up-comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

April Fool's Comedy Show: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern

Stand-Up Comedy returns to The Lariat Tavern on April 1st featuring top local comedians and hosted by Emon Dismore.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

April Fool's Comedy Show: Laughs at The Lariat Tavern

Stand-Up Comedy returns to The Lariat Tavern on April 1st featuring top local comedians and hosted by Emon Dismore.
fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 months ago

Kemah Bob is on a mission to help women and trans folks take up more space in comedy

Navigating an industry dominated by white, cisgender, heterosexual men takes a lot of courage, thankfully, Kemah Bob is brimming with it. In 2018, she founded The Femmes of Colour Comedy Club, better known as FOC, with the aim of giving women and trans comedians the tools to take over the comedy world. The American comedian, who uses she/they pronouns, has appeared on Richard Osman's House of Games and BBC's QI. Her comedic skill is undeniable,
LGBT
Humor
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Comedy Club at the End of the Metaverse

Meta's Horizon Worlds faces shutdown, impacting community-driven VR experiences like the Soapstone Comedy Club.
Humor
fromVulture
1 week ago

Saturday Night Live U.K. Should Be More British

SNL U.K. premiere features a sketch on British politics influenced by American SNL, raising questions about its target audience and cultural relevance.
#interactive-comedy
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE "Hecklers Welcome" SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Hecklers Welcome is a San Francisco stand-up comedy show where audience members actively participate by heckling performers who respond with real-time comebacks and roasts.
fromTime Out New York
2 months ago

The first-ever New York Comedy Film Festival is debuting next month

The New York Comedy Film Festival has announced the full lineup for its inaugural edition, running February 15-22, with screenings and events taking place at venues including Asylum NYC and the Baruch College Performing Arts Center. Spanning a full week, the festival aims to showcase the range of comedic storytelling on screen, from broad laughs to darker, more experimental takes, across features, shorts, series and documentaries.
Film
#comedy-competition
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete in a weekly joke-off battle format where the last standing comic wins a championship belt and potential residency at The Function Comedy Club.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete in a weekly joke-off battle format where the last standing comic wins a championship belt and potential residency at The Function Comedy Club.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete in a weekly joke-off battle format where the last standing comic wins a championship belt and potential residency at The Function Comedy Club.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

San Francisco and Oakland comedians compete in a weekly joke-off battle format where the last standing comic wins a championship belt and potential residency at The Function Comedy Club.
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.
Humor
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The "Ins" and "Outs" of Comedy: Dealing With the Outflow

Readers who saw my previous post will recall its focus on a recurring pattern of laughter and humor found during my deep dive into the humor of the Seinfeld series. I wondered why we tend to laugh at various things going into our bodies and tried to explain why we might be so inclined using the Mutual Vulnerability Theory of Laughter.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Hecklers Welcome: SF's First Stand-Up Comedy Show That Invites Heckling

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.
Humor
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