Theater and Comedy Listings

SOCK HOP REUNION Fifties-themed musical dinner theater. Mysteries en Brochette at Harbor House Restaurant, 4211 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey; Tues., Feb. 14, 7-10 p.m. (310) 399-1507.

WINTERFEST Readings of more than two dozen new plays, presented by Ensemble Studio Theater — The L.A. Project. Miles Memorial Playhouse, 1130 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica; Thurs.-Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 2, 5 & 8 p.m.; thru Feb. 19. (213) 368-9552 or www.ensemblestudiotheatrela.org for full schedule.

Comedy Clubs

ACME COMEDY THEATER, 135 N. La Brea Ave., Hlywd. No booze. All ages. (323) 525-0202.

Fri.—LOL Those Crazy Kids!, 7 p.m., thru April 28, $8; Captain Creamsicle’s Laughtateers, 8:30 p.m., thru Feb. 24, $12; Rue des Monstres, Scandal! The Soap Opera, 10 p.m., thru March 24, $12.

Sat.—Acme Five-O, 8 p.m.; thru April 22, $15; Oddball Comics, Scott Shaw’s showcase of weird comic-book covers, 10 p.m., thru Feb. 25, $21.50.

Sun.—Harry Potter and the Sunday Show, 8 p.m.; thru March 12; $12.

Tues.—Jimpressions, the voices of Jim Meskimen, 8 p.m.; thru March 7.

Wed.­—What’s My Line? with host J. Keith van Straatenand celebrity panelists, 8 p.m.; $15.

Thurs.—Annie Korzen: Straight From the Mouth, 8 p.m.; thru March 16; $25.

BANG, 457 N. Fairfax Ave., W. Hlywd. No booze. All ages. (323) 653-6886.

Fri.—Bring sicko suggestions for improv fest The Big Show, 8 p.m., followed by alumni jam; $7.

Sat.—Slice, 8 p.m.; Big Hollywood Big Time Big Shots, 9 p.m.; thru March 11; $10, $11 for both.

Thurs.—Funeral for a Friend, improvised one-act, 8 p.m., thru Feb. 23; $10.

THE COMEDY & MAGIC CLUB, 1018 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach. Full bar; two-drink min. Over 18. Resv. required. (310) 372-1193.

Fri.-Sat.—Bob Marley, Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 9:15 p.m.; $20.

Sun.—Jay Leno, 7 p.m.; $30.

Tues.—Valentine’s Day with Gabriel Iglesias, 7:30 p.m.; $85.

Wed.-Thurs.—Michael Jr., Butch Bradley, 8 p.m.; $13.50.

COMEDY DISTRICT, in San Gennaro, 9543 Culver Blvd., Culver City. (310) 367-9977.

Fri.­—Off the Wall Improv Comedy Show,8:30 p.m.; $5, two-drink min.

Sat.—Dan Rosenberg& friends with Mike Casentini, Willis Turner, Jimmy D, 10:15 p.m., $5, two-drink åmin.

COMEDY STORE, 8433 Sunset Blvd., W. Hlywd. Full bar; two-drink min. Over 21. (323) 656-6225.

Original Room:

Fri. & Tues.-Thurs.­—Continuous Comedy, 9 p.m.; $15.

Sat.­—The Hippest, 10:30 p.m.; $20.

Sun.-Mon.—Potluck/Pop-ins featuring 40 comics, 7 p.m.-2 a.m.; $10, free before 9 p.m.

Main Room:

Sat.­—Best Of, 9 p.m.-12:30 a.m.; $20.

Every Tues.­—Trippin’ on Tuesday, hosted by Alex Thomas, 9 p.m.; $15.

THE COMEDY UNION, 5040 W. Pico Blvd. Full bar; two-drink min. Over 18. (323) 934-9300.

Fri.—C.U. Fridays with comedians from Def Comedy Jam,hosted by Rodney Perry, 10 p.m.; $10.

Sat.—Max Comedy Crush, 7:30 p.m.; Super Saturdayz,10 p.m.; $10.

Mon.—Monday Night Comedy Extravaganza, hosted by Michael Colyar, 9 p.m.; $10.

Tues.—Prime Cutz, 9 p.m.; $10.

Wed.—Crack ’Em Up College,8:30 p.m.; ladies free, guys $7.

THE EMPTY STAGE, 2372 Veteran Ave., W.L.A. No booze. All ages. (310) 470-3560.

Fri.—Being Humans, 8 p.m.; POP!, 9 p.m.; Empty Mike Night, 10 p.m.; $10 for one or all shows.

Sat.—The Waterbrains, 8 p.m.; The Transformers, 9 p.m.; The Fortune Room, 10 p.m.; $10 for one or all shows.

Thurs.—Sketchatorium, 9 p.m.; $10.

THE FAKE GALLERY, 4319 Melrose Ave., Hlywd. No booze. (323) 661-0786.

Sun.—Fake Radio: The Third Man, 7:30 p.m.; $5.

GROUNDLING THEATER, 7307 Melrose Ave. No booze. Not recommended for under 17. (323) 934-9700.

Fri.-Sat.—Groundlings Super Squadron: Defenders of the Universe; Fri., 8 p.m.; Sat., 8 & 10 p.m.; $20.

Sun.—Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God, 11 a.m., $20; 00Sunday, 7:30 p.m.; $13.50.

Mon.—Julia Sweeney’s Letting Go of God, 8 p.m.; $20.

Wed.—The Crazy Uncle Joe Show, 8 p.m.; $10.

Thurs.—Cookin’ With Gas, 8 p.m.; $16.50.

HA HA CAFE COMEDY CLUB, 5010 Lankershim Blvd., N. Hlywd. Full bar, two-drink min. Over 18. (818) 508-4995.

Fri.—All-Star Comedy, 8:30 p.m.; $15.

Sat.—Latino Comedy Jam, 8:45 p.m.; $15.

Sun.—Comics From the Mediterranean,9 p.m.; $10.

Mon.—The Nasty Showwith K.C. Armstrong, 9 p.m.; $10.

Tues.—The Comedy Mob,9 p.m.; $10.

Wed.—The Earthquake Show, 9 p.m.; $10.

Thurs.—America’s Funniest ComedianshostedbySean Collins, 9 p.m.; $12.

THE ICE HOUSE, 24 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena. Full bar; two-drink min. Over 18. (626) 577-1894.

Fri.-Sun.—Gabriel Iglesias& friends; Fri., 8:30 & 10:30 p.m.; Sat., 7, 9 & 11 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.; $20.

Mon.—Latino Comedy Showcase hosted by Rudy Moreno, 8:30 p.m.; $12.50.

Tues.—My Funny Valentine, 8:30 p.m.

Wed.­—Comedy Time Showcase, 8:30 p.m.; $12.50.

Thurs.—Ian Bagg, 8:30 p.m.; $12.50.

THE IMPROV, 8162 Melrose Ave., W. Hlywd. Full bar; two-drink min. Over 18. Resv. suggested. (323) 651-2583.

Fri.—Friday Night Pick-upwith Zach Galifianakis8:30 p.m., $15; Refried Fridays with Richard Villa, 10:30 p.m., $10.

Sat.—Saturday Night Special, 8:30 p.m., $15; Improv Uncensored, 10:30 p.m., $10.

Sun.—Voice for the Animals benefit with Bob Saget, 8 p.m., $5; East Coast Comedy, 10 p.m., $12.

Mon.­—Mo Betta’ Monday, 8 p.m.; $15.

Tues.—Tammy Pescatelli & Jeremy Hotz’s Valentine’s Show, 8 p.m., $25; House Party with Kris Martinez, 10 p.m.

Wed.—Pretty Funny Women, 8 p.m., $10; National Lampoon’s Collegehumor.com, 10 p.m., $14.

Thurs.­—Slanted ComedywithEdwin San Juan, Rosie Tran, Dan Gabriel, A.C., Eric Schwartz, Dean Edwards, Dr. Ken, 8 p.m.; XXX ComedywithK.T. Tatara, Louis Katzand Zach Galifianakis, 10:30 p.m., $15.

I.O. WEST, 6366 Hollywood Blvd., Hlywd. (323) 962-7560.

Fri.—Rewind, Adsit & Sagher, 8 p.m., $10; Opening Night: The Musical, 9 p.m., $10; God Squad, Box of Wolves, 10 p.m., $10; People of Whoville, Potluck, 11 p.m., free.

Sat.­—The Lampshades, 8 p.m., $10; Beer Shark Mice, 9 p.m., $10; The Red Shirt Freshmen, 10 p.m., $10; Fellowship of Christian Improvisers, 11 p.m., free.