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Grace Stetson on November 17, 2021
There aren’t many comedians out there who compare to the straightforward yet sharply comedic style of Jon Stewart’s years on the Daily Show, but Bassem Youssef is a rare jewel by himself. The comedian and host of El-Bernameg—a satirical news show focusing on Egyptian politics—will be at the San Jose Improv this…
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Grace Stetson on November 10, 2021
Jo Koy has over 30 years of comedy under his belt, and he’s hitting the road to elicit chuckles from the big stage this Friday at San Jose’s SAP Center. Known as a panelist on “Chelsea Lately” and for his multiple Netflix specials, the Seattle native has continuously sold out shows and…
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Grace Stetson on November 3, 2021
Not many comedians get nearly a decade of screen time on Saturday Night Live and still remain consistent in the years thereafter—but Kevin Nealon isn’t most comedians. This weekend, the understated master known for his SNL tenure from 1986 to 1995—as well as starring roles on Weeds, Man with a Plan and…
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Jay Edgar on October 27, 2021
By now, we should all be fully appreciative of nurses. Greg “G” Williams, a nurse originally based out of the Bay Area via Atlanta, has carved a comedy career out of his humorous observations about the mighty profession. While he’s plenty of fun for the layman, Williams has built a fanbase among…
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Grace Stetson on October 20, 2021
If the pandemic has taught society anything, it’s the importance of being straightforward. Comedian, former talk-show host and all-around jokester Chelsea Handler took that lesson to the bank, branding her latest tour: “Vaccinated and Horny.” The comedian—perhaps best known for her quick quips on late night show Chelsea Lately, her Netflix documentary…
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Grace Stetson on September 15, 2021
There’s no better way to kick off the weekend than with a hearty laugh, and at the 45th annual SF Stand-Up Comedy Competition Semi-Finals this Thursday there will be plenty of opportunity to chortle, guffaw and chuckle. The event features five of the top performers from the group of comedians competing this…
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Mike Huguenor on September 15, 2021
When the pandemic hit, the Bay Area’s KO Comedy responded swiftly by launching a kinetic and fun weekly show over Zoom. There, over the last year and a half, countless comedians from the Bay and beyond have dropped full sets from their own homes. Now able to take the show on stage…
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Grace Stetson on September 8, 2021
It’s hard to find humor in the sadness of the past year. Yet, for at least one long-revered comedian, an entire career has led to greater understanding and hope for what the future of funny holds.
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Grace Stetson on September 8, 2021
San Francisco-based comedian Scott Capurro may be best known for his role in the Robin Williams’ classic “Mrs. Doubtfire,” but there’s so much more this provocative comedian has accomplished in the last 28 years. Capurro is bringing his queer comedic charms and shocks to a pseudo-new hour at Redwood City’s Freewheel Brewing…
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Grace Stetson on August 25, 2021
Hearty laughs and good beer—what else do we really need? This Tuesday, local comics Ruben Escobedo III and BMo bring their monthly game show “Pick Your Poison” to Clandestine Brewing. The 90-minute show will have five TBA comics perform two sets each, with the first being completely improvised and the second being…
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