March Madness isn't just for basketball or crazy people anymore -- now comedians are getting in on the action. Tonight is the final championship in the seventh annual March Comedy Madness tournament, or, you know, the one elimination competition in March that actually matters. Hosted by... More >>

Against all odds, there is yet another reason to frequent Eagle Rock's All Star Lanes. If glow-in-the-dark bowling, embarrassment-indifferent karaoke and recession-friendly drinks aren't enough to tempt, here's another delight: novice comedy. The 4 & 20 is a weekly selection of four of the... More >>

Comedian Melinda Hill and writer Eve Sturges' "experimental hour of storytelling with their fancy, famous friends and exciting newcomers." This week: Anna David and Jillian Lauren. More >>

It's been seven years since Ron Lynch, along with Craig Anton, launched Tomorrow!, the wildly unpredictable midnight comedy show at the Steve Allen Theater. Brendon Small soon was added as host, and the show quickly gained a reputation for anything-goes comic experimentation. Neil Hamburger,... More >>

While you were busy swing dancing, JC Coccoli's been hosting a night of "speakeasy-esque" standup comedy. Hear her explain why Keep it Clean Comedy came to exist. "Working comics in L.A. were in dire need of a speakeasy spot to work their showcase material. Prepping for performances on Leno,... More >>

Tear yourself away from Facebook for an evening and submit yourself to Facebook, the weekly show formerly known as MySpace. The show's creator, Owen Burke, and his comedy cronies will make fun of two audience members, as only trained improvisers can. Here's Burke's promise: "Each week two... More >>

Though improv is generally about love and support, Cagematch is all about improv teams battling each other in a knock-down, drag-out fight of comedic scene work. It's hosted by the dynamic Harrison Brown, whose hilarious show intro played to Van Halen's "Hot for Teacher" displays an impressive... More >>

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Mr. Sanders can be counted on to bring a quality group of comics to his weekly "Open Mike of Love" standup show. Lineup varies and is subject to change. It's also subject to occasionally not being all that funny, but for the most part, the comics are top-notch, or just below top-notch. Just go... More >>

The Weeds star and former SNL standout does hilarious standup on a weekly basis, with bits on fatherhood and other touchstones of modern-day living. More >>

Always a smart option: Storytelling by Jill Soloway, Maggie Rowe, Jaclyn Lafer and assorted guests of varying hilarity; www.sitnspin.org. Feb. 23: Mary Elizabeth Williams Villano, Carla Snowden, Danielle Bernabe, and Harmon Leon. More >>

Pull your chair up to the comedic campfire and enjoy a great (free!) show featuring top comics and maybe a famous drop-in. Maria Bamford and Melinda Hill bring excellent standups every week — really, like Blaine Capatch, Patton Oswalt, Matt Besser -- you get the idea. More >>

The Put Your Hands Together comedy showcase was conceived to present only one thing: 75 pulse-pounding, mind-melting, spine-shattering minutes of laughter inspired by some of the best comics in Los Angeles. Produced in conjunction with aspecialthing records -- the rare record label that still... More >>

Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani host this weekly standup show with really (hint hint) top comics. More >>