Stand-up Comedy

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Kids in the Hall Tribute: LastNight

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Last Night: George Carlin Tribute at the San Jose Improv

Russell Brand to Perform at Cobb's in Nov.

Human Giant's Aziz Ansari Brings "Glow in the Dark" Tour to SF

The State Reunion and Tribute to Headline 2009 Sketchfest

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

Easter Basket

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

White Hot

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

Turner Around

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

The Spamburglar

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

Top of the Trash Heap

SF's annual Sketchfest never fails to please the comedy nerds. After months of wondering how they could possibly outdo last year's Kids in the Hall tribute, the annual festival of hilarity recently announced the reunion of the seminal comedy troupe, The State. Their early-90s television show on MTV ... More >>

The Cho-sen

A comedian writes a serious book: Now that's funny

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

A comedian writes a serious book: Now that's funny

Me Talk Pretty

In conversation with comedian Patton Oswalt and the original pianist for John Kerry's Electras

Cliff Notes

We can get it if we really want

Saturday Night Jive

On tour with comedian Chris Rock, the fearless true heir to Richard Pryor

Make 'Em Laugh

Cobb's Comedy Club reopens in spiffy new North Beach digs

Laugh Attack

TV stooges stand up

The New Deal

Starting fresh, Jerry Seinfeld once again works hard for nothing

Thrilla in Manila

Local comic Rex Navarrete invades the Philippines

Killing My Lobster Breaks the Bank

A new batch of crowd-pleasing satire from the notorious sketch comedy troupe

Looking for Laughs

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Oy, My Aching Funny Bone

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

The Full Lenny

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Aisle Seat

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Busy Busy

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

The Hustler

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

The Joke's on You, Dog

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

The Girly Show

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Cash Could Win Money

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Super Cross

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Somebody's Gonna Get Pregnant?

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

Trannies of the High Seas

Comedian Neil Hamburger's career is one big joke

The Insiders Guide to SF Sketchfest: 8 Picks

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

Bringing Funny Back

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

Theater Review: "Andy Warhol: Good for the Jews?" at the Jewish Theatre

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

Everyone's a Comedian

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

Maria Awesome Show, Great Job!

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

Notaro Public

Paul F. Tompkins ​If you've never checked out SF Sketchfest (Jan. 14- Feb. 2) then you need to pinky promise us that this is your year to head to one of these shows, or we will never speak to you again. We were lucky enough to get tips on 2010's lineup directly from founders David Owen, Cole St ... More >>

New Comedy Club Set to Open in San Francisco

The Don Lee Building at 1000 Van Ness is on the National Register of Historic Places.​Retired actress and former comic Holly Horn plans to open a comedy club, bar, and restaurant in the historic Don Lee Building in San Francisco. Opening night for the venue, Holly's Comedy Club, is set for Nov. 4 ... More >>

Old New Again

The Don Lee Building at 1000 Van Ness is on the National Register of Historic Places.​Retired actress and former comic Holly Horn plans to open a comedy club, bar, and restaurant in the historic Don Lee Building in San Francisco. Opening night for the venue, Holly's Comedy Club, is set for Nov. 4 ... More >>

In Which We Eat Crowe

The Don Lee Building at 1000 Van Ness is on the National Register of Historic Places.​Retired actress and former comic Holly Horn plans to open a comedy club, bar, and restaurant in the historic Don Lee Building in San Francisco. Opening night for the venue, Holly's Comedy Club, is set for Nov. 4 ... More >>

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