Tinder, Bumble, Hinge ... oh my -- app-based and online dating is huge these days. While that can bring a lot of action, it also guarantees some mighty funny stand-up material. Cobbs Comedy Club bring... [more+]

Tinder, Bumble, Hinge ... oh my -- app-based and online dating is huge these days. While that can bring a lot of action, it also guarantees some mighty funny stand-up material. Cobbs Comedy Club brings together some of San Francisco's best comedians to riff on the funniest and most horrific modern dating mishaps. The show features Oakland-based comic Stroy Moyd, who's opened for the likes of Dave Chappelle, Tracy Morgan, the Wayans Brothers, Hannibal Buress and more. He'll be joined by some other special guests as well, so come prepared to laugh. [less-]

Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that promises to hit 300 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and Los Angeles-based stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local f... [more+]

Laughs are on tap for this nationwide tour that promises to hit 300 breweries across the U.S. More than a dozen New York and Los Angeles-based stand-ups are currently on the road, sampling the local fare, local brews and providing the finest and funniest in comedy entertainment. This stop at Gilman is set to feature a lineup whose credits include top festivals, TV and major club appearances. [less-]

Laugh City features Oakland's top stand-up comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, "Conan", Hulu, Netflix, "Chelsea Lately" and Showtime and a rotating list of hosts and openers who are regulars a... [more+]

Laugh City features Oakland's top stand-up comics who have appeared on Comedy Central, "Conan", Hulu, Netflix, "Chelsea Lately" and Showtime and a rotating list of hosts and openers who are regulars at Punchline, Laugh Factory and Comedy Store. Enjoy a full bar, including signature cocktails, and a post-show DJ spinning hip-hop, dance hall, Latin music and throwback jams. Laugh City is walking distance from the 12th & 19th St. Bart and a handful of late-night eateries. A night at Laugh City is always a spirited night of fun and laughter. [less-]

Top Shelf Classics, the Bay Area’s cornerstone party band, returns to Empress Theatre for a soul-stirring musical revue! With Top Shelf’s full ensemble, the influence of Motown, pop, blues and fun... [more+]

Top Shelf Classics, the Bay Area’s cornerstone party band, returns to Empress Theatre for a soul-stirring musical revue! With Top Shelf’s full ensemble, the influence of Motown, pop, blues and funk takes over and the whole room becomes a choreographed production and an explosive, unforgettable evening. There’s an optional dinner option, and dancing shoes are definitely encouraged! The first set will channel iconic female legends such as Gladys Knight, Whitney Houston, Donna Summer and Aretha Franklin. The evening then transcends into an old-school revue as Top Shelf covers your favorite classic soul, Motown and R&B hits. [less-]

Legendary hit makers Ambrosia bring their sweet sounds to the stage of the historic BAL Theatre for this concert. The Grammy-nominated group has been has been delivering hits since the '70s and with t... [more+]

Legendary hit makers Ambrosia bring their sweet sounds to the stage of the historic BAL Theatre for this concert. The Grammy-nominated group has been has been delivering hits since the '70s and with the re-emergence of yacht rock, have come back into the limelight. You'll hear favorites like "Biggest Part of Me," "How Much I Feel" and "Magical Mystery Tour" along with a few new tunes as well. [less-]

"Talking After Sets with Austin Carr" is both a comedy showcase and a live show/podcast where some of the best local and out of town comics showcase their material and personalities. Comics perform th... [more+]

"Talking After Sets with Austin Carr" is both a comedy showcase and a live show/podcast where some of the best local and out of town comics showcase their material and personalities. Comics perform their material and then join a panel on stage to riff with the other comics on the show about their jokes and their process, and interact with the audience to find out if it was as good for you as it was for them! Be there at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco. [less-]

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comed... [more+]

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of rising stars such as W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher. Laugh at a lineup of the Bay Area's top stand-up comics, many of whom have appeared on late-night television, Comedy Central and other esteemed television outlets. [less-]

Oakland's Comedy & Wine Night is a comedy show in Oakland pairing nationally touring comedians with award-winning organic wine. It all happens at the Campovida Taste of Place in Oakland.... [more+]

Oakland's Comedy & Wine Night is a comedy show in Oakland pairing nationally touring comedians with award-winning organic wine. It all happens at the Campovida Taste of Place in Oakland. [less-]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play ... [more+]

You've seen plays, movies and TV shows, and the one thing they all have in common is ... the script. In "Closing Night", Fremont's Made Up Theatre throws the script out the window and makes up a play on the spot, based on a title from the audience. That's right. It's an actor's nightmare, but it's an improvisor's delight! Plus, you'll witness a unique and hilarious format to kick off the show. [less-]

"The Charm Offensive" is a comedic collaboration between Paco Romane (voted Best Comedian by "SF Weekly") and Destiny's Mom Comedy duo Krista Fatka and David Roth, stand-ups who've made the rounds at ... [more+]

"The Charm Offensive" is a comedic collaboration between Paco Romane (voted Best Comedian by "SF Weekly") and Destiny's Mom Comedy duo Krista Fatka and David Roth, stand-ups who've made the rounds at hotspots like Sketchfest and Outside Lands. The trio teams up at Punch Line Comedy Club with one goal in mind: to charm your pants off. They'll host a night of great jokes and magnetic personalities, featuring some of the most awarded comedians in the Bay Area, as well as a few national headliners. They promise you'll laugh, swoon and -- once you regain your composure -- you'll swipe right. [less-]

Don't miss the next "Ace Boon Comedy F'larious Fridays" show with host Ace Boon. "Ace Boon Comedy F'larious Fridays" showcases comedians from the world over, providing a great time in a fun, diverse a... [more+]

Don't miss the next "Ace Boon Comedy F'larious Fridays" show with host Ace Boon. "Ace Boon Comedy F'larious Fridays" showcases comedians from the world over, providing a great time in a fun, diverse and intimate environment. Each event will feature a seasoned/star headliner, hot music and sounds by DJ Kal; good food, full bar and lots of big laughs. Every ticket purchased will automatically be entered for a chance to win a raffle. Come early to get a good seat, and you and your friends can enjoy dinner and bar drinks. There will also be a 50/50 cash raffle for a chance to win big cash!! You can get food, bar drinks, laughs and two chances to win cash and other prizes! What more can you ask for on a Friday (or Saturday)?? [less-]

The no-brainer way to get real laughs is to be in the company of hilarious people. With "Real Live Comedians", you'll get 90 minutes of live stand-up comedy action and other assorted funny business fr... [more+]

The no-brainer way to get real laughs is to be in the company of hilarious people. With "Real Live Comedians", you'll get 90 minutes of live stand-up comedy action and other assorted funny business from some of the best talents out there. Brought to you by producer-performer Jason Mack, each show features a different host and selection of comics, plus stand-up from Mack himself, whose charmingly awkward persona and dark but silly humor has quickly won over Bay Area audiences. Get ready to laugh 'til it hurts when this comedy showcase takes the stage at the Punch Line in San Francisco. [less-]

The funniest things in life are most often just plain silly. With a rotating cast of comics, laughter is the only serious thing you'll get from this show.... [more+]

The funniest things in life are most often just plain silly. With a rotating cast of comics, laughter is the only serious thing you'll get from this show. [less-]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for t... [more+]

Similar to "Whose Line Is It Anyway?", this fast-paced short-form improv show plays a series of improvised games and scenes based on audience suggestions. Laugh Track City is a great opportunity for the cast and audience alike to have a fun and hilarious time at Made Up Theatre. [less-]

All Out Comedy Theater's signature, fast-paced Saturday night improv sets are packed to the brim with side-splitting unscripted comedy. Using audiences suggestions, the cast creates short form scenes ... [more+]

All Out Comedy Theater's signature, fast-paced Saturday night improv sets are packed to the brim with side-splitting unscripted comedy. Using audiences suggestions, the cast creates short form scenes and games. Each night showcases four comedians from an ensemble of professional actors from all over the Bay Area. [less-]

For some 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the hottest venues on the stand-up circuit, hosting both up-and-comers and established comics. Known for developing some of the country's top perf... [more+]

For some 30 years, Cobb's Comedy Club has been one of the hottest venues on the stand-up circuit, hosting both up-and-comers and established comics. Known for developing some of the country's top performers -- including stars like Robin Williams, Patton Oswalt and Margaret Cho -- the club's famed showcases feature the funniest rising comics in the Bay Area and beyond, many of whom already boast major TV credits. A fixture in San Francisco's famous North Beach, Cobb's offers a complete dinner menu and full-service bar for a complete evening of entertainment. [less-]

In this monthly stand-up comedy series, seasoned comic Liz Grant brings a host of Bay Area and Los Angeles comedians to the Village Theatre stage in Danville. With a fresh set of headliners and featur... [more+]

In this monthly stand-up comedy series, seasoned comic Liz Grant brings a host of Bay Area and Los Angeles comedians to the Village Theatre stage in Danville. With a fresh set of headliners and featured comics for each show, every performance will be a wild and wacky night of laughs. [less-]

San Francisco is where a copywriter named Phyllis Diller first stepped out onto the stand-up stage (and stayed there for an astonishing 87 weeks). San Francisco is also where a high school dropout nam... [more+]

San Francisco is where a copywriter named Phyllis Diller first stepped out onto the stand-up stage (and stayed there for an astonishing 87 weeks). San Francisco is also where a high school dropout named Margaret Cho started doing open mics, and where Robin Williams discovered an ex-IHOP waitress named Paula Poundstone, and ... See the pattern? The gender revolution that led to the current renaissance of American comedy started here and continues still, as recent rising stars Ali Wong and Emily Heller prove. Now "Really Funny Comedians (Who Happen to Be Women)" sweeps into Cobb's Comedy Club to introduce you to the next crop of brilliant up-and-coming female comedians. [less-]

In these fraught times, laughter is the perfect antidote. That's why "There Goes the Neighborhood" Comedy Tour is coming to Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco: to spread the good vibes and bring peop... [more+]

In these fraught times, laughter is the perfect antidote. That's why "There Goes the Neighborhood" Comedy Tour is coming to Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco: to spread the good vibes and bring people together through comedy. Headliners, touring comedians and up-and-coming Bay Area comics bring out their best and most original material for this raucous showcase, which spotlights diversity while proving the old adage that everyone's cultural background contains a little bit of craziness ripe for comedy. So grab some friends and come out for this hilarious night of stand-up. [less-]

One of the city's longest-running weekly shows, "Comedy Oakland" has been bringing you top headliners, local heroes and up-and-coming stars since way back in '09. Sit back and have a drink or a snack ... [more+]

One of the city's longest-running weekly shows, "Comedy Oakland" has been bringing you top headliners, local heroes and up-and-coming stars since way back in '09. Sit back and have a drink or a snack at Spice Monkey, where you'll be entertained by faces you've seen on Comedy Central, HBO, BET and all the late-night talk shows, along with competition winners and stand-ups who've performed on "every habitable continent." "Comedy Oakland" is produced by the world's only Indian-Jewish comedian, Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses, and is often hosted by "Date Talk" podcaster Ira Summer. The live show was named "Best Place for Comedy" in the "East Bay Express" 2016 & 2018 Readers' Poll. [less-]