JEFF LEESON
For over 23years Jeff Leeson has been astonishing crowds across North America with his off the cuff, improvisational style that leaves crowds not only wanting more, but amazed at what they just witnessed.Combining traditional stand up comedy with long form improv Jeff creates a unique and personal experience for the audience each and every show. With over 50 Million Views of his stand up clips online Jeff is quickly becoming one of the most requested acts in North America!
In addition to headlining top comedy clubs and theaters throughout North America, Jeff’s comedy has been featured on SiriusXM radio, The Bob & Tom Show, Spotify, i-Tunes, 2 Comedy specials on Amazon Prime, a Dry Bar Comedy Special and Just released a New Special On Youtube called “Sorry I’m Not Kevin Hart”
Tue Feb 7 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsJOKER'S WILD - PINOY AMERICAN MUSIC & COMEDY
San Diego's favorite Filipino comedian, Mikey Perry and the hilarious, musically talented Short Jake link up to bring you a night you won't forget! A show like NONE OTHER, specifically designed to bring the city's Filipino communities together. With silly jokes, musical songs, and a LITTLE audience interaction, bring all of your TITAS and TITOS to set the mood right!
THE RETURN OF GALENTINE'S DAY
The Return of Galentines is coming to Mic Drop on February 8th! This will be a laughter filled night showcasing some of Southern California’s best female comics. Please join us while the show’s host Bob Hansen brings this hilarious line up to the stage. Laughs and high kicks guaranteed!
Brought to you By: Sarah Hershberger
Wed Feb 8 2023, 8:30 PM
Buy TicketsNEW SHIT SHOW
Mic Drop Comedy brings you this amazing show every month hosted by powerhouse comedienne Katie K. The New Shit Show features touring comedians from across the country as they debut never before heard jokes! Hilarity ensues as new shit flies out of their mouths. Hear it here first.
Thu Feb 9 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsJESUS SEPULVEDA
Jesus Sepulveda is fresh off the release of his half-hour HBO special, "Mr. Tough Life" and has been performing at notable locations in LA, including The Laugh Factory, Comedy Store and The Improv. He recently partnered with Warner Bros. Studios on their first-ever "Vamos Comedy Event" and was invited to host Hollywood's "Action Icon Awards”. He continues to do standup for the Los Angeles Police Department, Mitu, Netflix, NBC, HBO and more and was recently announced as the voice behind Senor Tomas on the animated series "House of Chico" by Toonstar. Most recently he signed on as a co-host for a new comedy podcast alongside comedian, Erik Rivera being sponsored by Aqua Media.
Thu Feb 9 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsERIC SCHWARTZ
Eric Schwartz is a multi-dimensional showman who combines stand-up, music, and visual elements to entertain audiences from all angles.
One of the most creative and original comedians working today, Eric has earned the description, “everything there is to love about entertainment” (First Order Historians). GQ India names him one of “5 International Comics You Must Catch.” E! News Daily host Ryan Seacrest said Schwartz is “rocking the web” with “video that’s got everyone Googling” and Forbes.com applauds him for having “a minor industry in pop music parodies.”
BRIAN GLOWACKI
Brian Glowacki's comedy feels like home. His playful style and originality have quickly taken him from a small town class clown to a nationwide crowd favorite. Brian's likability on stage paired with sharp observations on life have quickly catapulted him into one of the nation's premier emerging talents. Brian is the national touring opener for comedian Bob Marley as well as headlining many clubs and festivals on his own. Most notably he became the first independent, local comedian to headline the historic Wilbur Theatre in Boston MA. "BGlow" has performed on the Funny or Die "Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival". He received "Best of Fest" honors at Burbank Comedy Festival, Big Pine Comedy Festival and San Diego Comedy Festival. He connects daily to his growing tribe on social media through short videos about his family and his travels.
PRIDE & SEEK - BRANDON POTTER
Come out, come out wherever you are! Dapper Punk Comedy presents the Pride and Seek Comedy Show. Rally your sportsball team, Grindr pals and allies for a fabulously fun evening featuring a diverse cast of Southern California’s funniest LGBTQIA+ comedians. This show is rated R.
Fri Feb 10 2023, 10:00 PM
Buy TicketsLATE NIGHT AT MIC DROP
Every Saturday night we bring you a killer lineup hosted by San Diego's own Bijan Mostafavi. Late Night at Mic Drop combines the funniest comedians in the local scene along with drop-in's from the hottest touring comics on the circuit. We promise to book an abundance of the most talented jokeslingers while also allowing plenty of bucket spots for comedians to get an opportunity to perform on our stage. All for only $5 bucks... Come have some Late Night eats, drinks, and laughs with us until midnight every Saturday at Mic Drop. This one is for the culture, San Diego.
*Inquiries for booked spots can be directed to @Bijan_likes_burritos
*Sign-ups for bucket spots begin at 9:30
CRAZY STUPID BRUNCH
Love is in the Air and the Water!!! Join us at Mic Drop Comedy this weekend for our "Crazy Stupid Brunch", Boozy Brunch show! This Sunday, grab your best gal pals and bring them out to Mic Drop Comedy for our one of a kind comedy/brunch event. A hilarious variety show of stand up comedy, trivia and a musical head to head lip sync battle, inspired by cupid himself .... we give you, "Crazy Stupid Brunch". Don't worry ... if you're not interested in LOVE ... we've got plenty of Mimosa Flights to fill the void! Grab your besties, get our hearty breakfast and start your Sunday laughing!
Sun Feb 19 2023, 1:00 PM
Buy TicketsKATIE & FRIENDS: A SPECIAL EVENT OF COMEDY
Katie Thurston is best known for her televised appearance as a contestant on The Bachelor as well taking on the leading role as The Bachelorette in 2021. While her journey for love came to an end, her comedic journey is only just beginning as she trades roses for mics. When the comedy clubs shut down during the pandemic, Katie took the unconventional approach and tested out material on TikTok which lead to a massive following. Her natural comfort with an audience would later open the doors to many opportunities including opening for Whitney Cummings. Katie’s sense of humor is relatable, sexual, and self-deprecating as she vents about life in her thirties. While she is fresh to the comedy scene, she is certainly one to watch in 2023.
Wed Feb 15 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsSOCAL'S FUNNIEST COMIC - PRELIMS
SoCal's Funniest Comic is coming to Mic Drop Comedy! The Mic Drop team is putting together one of the coolest contests in San Diego. We're bringing together 60 of Southern California's funniest comedians to compete for a chance to win our $1000 cash prize. Each week our audience and guest industry judges will vote to move forward 3 phenomenal comics from that night's lineup. After 8 weeks of competing ... SoCal's Funniest Comic will be crowned, earn a weekend of work at Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego, and walk away with our fat $1K prize! Join us and help pick the winner!
Submitting to the contest is FREE. Comics can apply to compete here: https://brokendrift.typeform.com/to/b8OnWBLE
Lineups will be announced December 19th.
BRYAN VOKEY
Bryan Vokey is a comic’s comic. Which is a way of saying “you’ve never heard of him but the people you have heard of love him”. Having performed in over 20 countries, Bryan knows how to make his dark style of comedy work anywhere. His stand up clips have generated millions of views across social media platforms, he wrote for the Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin and currently works on the Kyle Dunnigan Show. He hosts the podcasts, “Fat Jocks” with comedian Bruce Gray and “Worst Hour Pod” with Ramsey Badawi.
Thu Feb 16 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsJIAOYING SUMMERS
From a dumpster baby in China to TikTok comedy queen in Hollywood, Jiaoying Summers is the hottest Chinese-American woman in comedy. She is also one of the most popular comedians on TikTok with more than 1.1 million followers, 21.9 million likes and over 350 million views. She is a regular headliner at The Laugh Factory and also performs at the Comedy Store and The Hollywood Improv, where she has her own monthly show. She recently headlined at Carolines NYC and starred in Netflix is a Joke Festival's Women in Comedy Show. Her 30-minute comedy special is streaming on Peacock TV and Prime Video. Jiaoying is also an award-winning actress, CEO of Summers Group, and philanthropist empowering women and children and helping causes that touch Asian American communities. She was recently featured on FOX NEWS 5, NBC4, NBC Bay Area, KRON4, The LA Times, LA Confidential, San Francisco Chronicle, andVogue. She is the owner of The Hollywood Comedy in Los Angeles, and focuses on producing shows that promote representation in comedy. Jiaoying will be inducted into The Asian Hall of Fame in November 2022.
“A major voice on the national comedy scene.” - Vogue International
"Her name and survival story have one thing in common — a refusal to fade into the background." - LA Times
"[Summers is] amplifying the Asian American perspective through her work [with] uncensored, unapologetic comedic stylings." - San Francisco Chronicle
Fri Feb 17 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsANDREW SLEIGHTER
Andrew Sleighter started in comedy looking for the perfect funny line to open a biography. Since then, Andrew’s laid-back style and clever writing has won him appreciation from fans and respect from his peers.
Andrew performed on Last Comic Standing, recorded a comedy special for Dry Bar and made his late-night stand-up debut on Conan. He's also written and performed sketch comedy for Comedy Central and wrote and blogged for the Sports Show with Norm Macdonald on Comedy Central. Most recently Andrew appeared on the Late Late Show with James Corden.
A regular at colleges and comedy clubs across the country, Andrew’s also performed at some of the most prestigious comedy festivals in and out of the country including Bumbershoot, Bridgetown, Gilda’s Laugh Fest, The Aspen Comedy Festival, Laughing Skull, and the Johnny Carson Great American Comedy Festival.
Andrew’s comedy has the ability to reach wide ranges of audiences and works in a diversity of rooms. Reliable and consistent, he rarely ends a show by lighting the stage on fire out of rage. Most importantly, he’s constantly fascinated by and eager to keep learning about stand-up.
ROAST WARS at MIC DROP
This is a SPIN on our standard Friday, LATE NIGHT Mic in the Gold Room!
We're bringing Roast Wars to Mic Drop for a once a month to Late Night Special Event! Watch hilarious comics go head to head, testing their wit and their thick skin, for cash prizes and future spots at the club. Battles will be spread throughout the regularly scheduled, every Friday, Late Night Open Mic. It's time to ROAST San Diego!
Join us for this HILARIOUS mic, and help us pick the winners.
Produced By: Mikey Perry
Fri Feb 17 2023, 10:00 PM
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Max Amini Live in San Diego
Currently on his 2023 World Tour, Max Amini, brings a hilarious new set of comedy to Mic Drop San Diego! Don't miss this memorable night of hysterical comedy!
*THIS SHOW IS IN ENGLISH*
21+ Event
Seating is on a first come first serve basis! Please arrive on time, if you are late, VIP (front area) is not guaranteed.
Sat Feb 18 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsTHE BLACK OUTSIDE COMEDY SHOW
Jeremy "Gumbo" Christian is a Los Angeles based comedian, writer, rapper and producer. In his short career doing comedy he’s quickly began to make a name for himself, with credits such as “MTV’s Wild N Out”, Kevin Hart’s “Hart Of the City: New Orleans” showcase and sold out “Netflix Is A Joke” show at the El Portal Theater. Hailing from the bayou state of Louisiana , he got his start in entertainment as a rapper, collaborating and opening for for artist like T.I., Gucci Mane, Kendrick Lamar, Jcole, Ludacris, and more. Although he took hip hop serious he often used his shows to showcase his sense of humor in between sets having intermission roast sessions with audience members. As well as using comedic lyrics in his freestyle sessions.
Feature: P-Man
Openers: Camille Waters & Walter Ford
Host: Bilal Young
Sat Feb 18 2023, 10:00 PM
Buy TicketsJOSH NASAR
Josh Nasar Is a TV host, standup comedian, and social media personality. He has hosted TV shows for ESPN, MTV, the highly acclaimed, “What’s My Car Worth” for Discovery Networks. He also acted on the final two seasons of Sons of Anarchy. In 2022, Josh’s TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Facebook blew up with over 3.2 million followers and more than 1 billion views.
Sun Feb 19 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsNAT BAIMEL
Nat Baimel is a comedian, upbeat problem solver, awkward philosopher, and optimistic nihilist with a knack for always looking on the bright side. His dark, smart, well-crafted material often tackles the most serious of subjects in a silly manner that will make you laugh as much as it will make you think. You've likely seen one of Nat's jokes online, as they've garnered tens of millions of views and been shared hundreds of thousands of times across MTV.com, BuzzFeed, the Chive, Cheezburger, College Humor, 'Laughs' on Fox, Rolling Stone, and the front page of Reddit dozens of times. His albums 'Be Nice!' and 'Nihilist Pep Talk' debuted atop the Amazon and iTunes Comedy Charts, and play regularly on XM Radio. Nat has also been heard on Gabriel Iglesias' Stand-Up Revolution on XM Radio, and performed on 'Inside Joke with Asif Ali' on Amazon Prime. You're still reading? Good for you! As a writer, Natty Ice (his business name) was a semi-finalist in the highly respected NBC Writers On The Verge as well as the Nickelodeon Writer's Program, where he placed in the top ten out of thousands of applicants. He also contributes jokes weekly to the popular YouTube series 'America Uncovered' and 'China Uncensored.' Nat has performed at the prestigious Laughing Skull, Laughing Devil, and Laugh Your Asheville Off Comedy Festivals, San Francisco International Comedy Competition, and headlined internationally at the 7th annual Hong Kong Comedy Festival. He lives in Los Angeles and tours the nation constantly. Life is good. He can't complain, but he's Jewish, so he probably will.
Sun Feb 19 2023, 7:30 PM
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BOBCAT GOLDTHWAIT
Legendary Comedian, Bobcat Goldthwait, is no stranger to show business. Since his first appearance at the age of 20 on the David Letterman Show in 1983, Bobcat has gone on to maintain a thriving career as a writer, director, actor, voice actor and stand-up comedian. As a comedian, Bobcat has starred in multiple HBO and Showtime specials and has toured as an opening act for the rock band Nirvana.
CHRISSIE MAYR
Chrissie Mayr is a NYC based stand-up comedian and podcast host who has appeared on NBC's America's Got Talent, FOX's Laughs, Punchline, The Wendy Williams Show, REELZ Network, and Gotham Comedy Live. She is a regular on various Compound Media, BlazeTV, Sirius XM, and GAS Digital shows including Jim & Sam Show, Bennington Show, Legion of Skanks, The Anthony Cumia Show, Real Ass Podcast, Slightly Offensive, The Chad Prather Show as well as The Alex Jones Show on InfoWars, Tim Pool's TimCastIRL, Gutfeld on FOX News, The Megyn Kelly Show, The Chip Chipperson Podacast, Tinfoil Hat Podcast, and Kill Tony. Her debut comedy album “Live From January 6th” stayed at #1 on the Amazon New Releases and Best Seller Comedy Charts for its first full month!
NEW COMICS ON THE BLOCK
Come see the freshest new faces on the comedy scene. We have a showcase full of comedians that recently graduated from our club’s stand up comedy workshop! We have also booked some of San Diego's funniest touring comedians to keep you entertained for this amazing matinee show. Come share laughs with us on a Sunday afternoon! |
Sun Feb 26 2023, 4:00 PM
Buy TicketsWHAT'S THAT ... ? WITH TODD ROYCE
Todd Royce spent his 20's and most of his 30's touring North America as a professional wrestler known as The American Wet Dream and "Top Choice" Todd Royce.
After becoming a comedian, he was given a Golden Ticket on the popular Kill Tony podcast by host Tony Hinchcliff and, as a result, has performed at Cobb's Comedy Club in San Francisco and the World Famous Comedy Store in Los Angeles. Royce is currently touring the United States using his self-deprecating humor to discuss his body issues, 15 year marriage and life as a middle aged man. Recently Royce has amassed a large following on social media, currently over 750,000, with comedy sketches featuring his catchphrase "What's That...?"
Sun Feb 26 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsPALLAVI GUNALAN & ELLORY SMITH
Pallavi Gunalan is a stand-up comedian, writer, and biomedical engineer. She currently writes for Lovett or Leave It with Crooked Media, hosts her own comedy, politics, and pop culture podcast called City Counsel, and performs stand-up all over the US and India. Ellory Smith is a writer and stand-up comedian based in Los Angeles, CA. She writes for Adult Swim’s Robot Chicken where she received three Emmy nominations for her work. She currently runs a stand-up show in Hollywood called Funnilingus.
Sun Feb 26 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsGIANMARCO SORESI
Gianmarco Soresi is an actor, stand-up comic, and writer based in New York City. He won critical acclaim for his stand-up special and documentary Shelf Life directed by Emmy Award winner Andy Buck, currently streaming on Amazon Prime, and is the host of the popular podcast The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi. He appeared in the Billy Crystal/Tiffany Haddish film Here Today, and has appeared in roles on Bonding for Netflix, Deception, Blue Bloods and in the feature film Hustlers opposite Jennifer Lopez. He has hosted programs for IBM and MTV and was the spokesperson for General Electric.
ANTHONY RODIA
A first generation Italian-American born and raised in Westchester, NY, Anthony loved making people laugh from the first moment he could. Like the crazy uncle you love but can’t be out in public with or the nutty aunt who will speak her mind to your friends and neighbors (whether they asked her to or not)? Well, they’re both present in the comedy of Anthony Rodia along with relatable, real, and razor sharp observations on marriage, parenthood, road rage, and everything else worthy of a social media rant. Within just two years, his ability to intimately depict life in all of its absurdity has attracted a rabid audience comprised of over 700,000 social media followers with 22million- plus YouTube views. Selling out shows left and right nationwide and appearing on programs such as Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, Good Day New York, and Elizabeth & Elisa on News 12, he quietly claimed the throne of “KING OF OFF THE BOAT COMEDY"
TRANSITIONS AS A STAND UP - WORKSHOP
From open mic to full time comedian, How to bridge the gap. Spencer explains the 4 C’s, how to contact bookers, when to email, how long the road ACTUALLY is why you’ll never stop writing.
With Spencer James
Sat Mar 4 2023, 3:00 PM
Buy TicketsRENE VACA
René Vaca is a 26-year-old stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He was born and raised in the San Fernando Valley in Southern California. After realizing he wanted to pursue comedy for a living, he dropped out of college and has not looked back since. Vaca has been pursuing his dream in stand-up comedy and recently just won the 16th annual StandUp NBC competition! Vaca has also built a following with his stand-up comedy clips reaching millions of views across his social media channels!
SPENCER JAMES - CLEAN COMEDY EVENT
As seen on Dry Bar Comedy ... Come to the clean comedy event with Spencer James at Mic Drop Comedy. Since winning the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas Spencer has become a regular at the Tropicana and the MGM Grand. His first comedy special, “Bullies are Necessary,” has been viewed over 30 million times online. Come see him working on his second one ;)
This event: Ages 9+
Sun Mar 5 2023, 4:00 PM
Buy TicketsSTORY PARTY - TRUE DATING STORIES WITH TRENTON DAVIS
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Having toured over 65 countries and performed to countless sold out crowds, Story Party is finally coming to San Diego! Come and have a great time at this 2-hour, belly-aching, storytime extravaganza. It's well known that a problem shared is a problem halved, and the problems of the dating world are no exception to this. Hear side-splitting and eccentric dating anecdotes that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face and help you realize that your own love life woes and past pains could definitely be worse. This will be a hilarious evening hosted by comedian Trenton Davis for singles and couples alike. Get your tickets for True Dating Stories - San Diego with Trenton Davis!
Sun Mar 5 2023, 6:00 PM
Buy TicketsSPENCER JAMES
Since winning the World Series of Comedy in Las Vegas Spencer has become a regular at the Tropicana and the MGM Grand. His first comedy special, “Bullies are Necessary,” has been viewed over 30 million times online. Come see him working on his second one ;)
Sun Mar 5 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsDAN DONOHUE
Dan Donohue (NotBadDan) is a comedian, actor, and writer known for his jokes and sketches that have amassed hundreds of millions of views on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. He headlines throughout the country and host the Podcast Danswers which has listenership in over 30 countries.
Wed Mar 8 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsKITTY PINEAPPLE
Kitty Pineapple is trans female comedian originally from Hawaii. She’s a no-nonsense female bodybuilder with strong opinions and a physique to match. Her topics range from different jobs, family drama and musical surprises.
Thu Mar 9 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsPREACHER LAWSON
Preacher Lawson was born in Portland, OR, but spent most of his adolescence in Memphis, TN. He moved 20 times before the age of 10, but if you asked him what city he's from he'd say Orlando, FL, because that's where he grew as a comedian. Lawson is best known for his appearance on season 12 of NBC’s hit series, AMERICA’S GOT TALENT(2017) where he made it to the final round. Based off his stellar performance in season 12, Lawson was invited to compete on AMERICA'S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS (2019) and BRITAN’S GOT TALENT: THE CHAMPIONS(2019) where he advanced to the finale after receiving the most fan votes. Lawson shot his first stand-up special, GET TO KNOW ME, which premiered on BET+ in 2019.
In Television, Lawson can be seen on HBO’s A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW as well as NBC’s CONNECTING as a series regular. He also hosted the Facebook Watch series WORLD’S MOST AMAZING DOGS (2019) with George Lopez and Lisa Vanderpump. Most recently, he can be seen on THE TONIGHT SHOW talking about his fame recognition and MMA fight.
Lawson has built a massive following on TikTok of 3.2 Million followers. His YouTube channel has amassed over600,000 subscribers and features clips of stand-up, MMA training, and even Vegan cooking tips! He recently completed his residency hosting AGT Live in Las Vegas and continues to perform at sold-out venues around the country.
DREW DUNN
Drew Dunn is a standup comedian that has quickly made a name for himself with his quick wit and unique point of view. After winning multiple comedy festivals, Drew was featured as a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal in 2019. Drew now headlines comedy clubs across the US and Canada along with performing regularly around New York City and the Northeast. He is also a co-creator of the Character Debates Podcast and makes a variety of online content earning millions of views.
JIM GALLAGHER
After a 25 year career as the head of marketing at movie studios like Disney, Jim Gallagher is finally telling the truth…about everything. His observations from inside Hollywood, marriage, fatherhood, and everything else that frustrates him are infused with a hard-fought wisdom and delivered in his singular voice. He arrived on the LA comedy scene in 2018, quickly became a regular Friday night performer at The Comedy Store, and currently appears in clubs and festivals across the country.
Sun Mar 12 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsSOCAL'S FUNNIEST COMIC - SEMI-FINALS
Join us for SoCal's Funniest Comic Semi-Finals! Mic Drop team has put together one of the coolest contests in San Diego, and we want you to help us pick the winner!!! We started with 60 comics and have it narrowed down to our top 12 favorites! These top comics are competing for a chance to win our $1000 cash prize. Each week our audience and guest industry judges will vote to move forward 3 phenomenal comics from that night's lineup. After 8 weeks of competing ... SoCal's Funniest Comic will be crowned, earn a weekend of work at Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego, and walk away with our fat $1K prize! Join us and help pick the winner!
COLUM TYRRELL
After beginning his career in his home country of Ireland, Colum Tyrrell moved to New York City and quickly became one of the fastest rising comics in the scene. He is a regular at The Comedy Cellar, The Stand Comedy Club and Stand Up New York. A staple in the New York Comedy Podcast scene he can be heard on The Legion of Skanks, You Know What Dude, Are You Garbage? and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. He launched The Colum Tyrrell Podcast in 2022 which is growing to be one of the more popular shows in New York and he recently made his television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.
Thu Mar 16 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsMARK CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE
Mark has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work on the short film The Flourish and on his co-produced short $TACK$. MCL is a recipient of the San Diego Critics Circle’s Craig Noel Award for Outstanding Actor Of The Year. He’s an international headliner that has worked with the likes of Sinbad, Jerry Seinfeld, Rodney Dangerfield, and Jeff Foxworthy as well as, having headlined clubs and colleges all over the USA and Canada. This past holiday season he appeared in Christmas movies for the OWN Network “One Fine Christmas” and on Amazon “2nd Chance For Christmas”as well as the classic “Christmas WithThe Kranks”. MCL is best known for his series regular role as Big Mike on the NBC TV series CHUCK. He recently completed production on a new Tyler Perry tv drama “All The Queens Men” streaming now on BET+.
Thu Mar 16 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsMICHAEL LONGFELLOW
Michael Longfellow is a cast member on Saturday Night Live. He joined as one of the new featured players of the show’s current 48th season. Prior to SNL, Michael was one of eight comedians chosen for the inaugural “Netflix Introducing…” showcase at the Netflix is a Joke Festival in 2022, and made his late night debut on CONAN in 2018.
RICHARD VILLA
Richard Villa is a bilingual (English/Spanish) stand-up comedian and actor whose comedic influences draw from life experiences growing up as a Mexican-American Latino in Compton, California. His crossover comedy appeal has landed him with appearances and specials on Netflix, MTV, Comedy Central, HBO, Comedy Central Mexico, Amazon Prime, Televisa, Galavision, Azteca TV, DirecTV, and more. He was the longtime Friday night host of “Refried Friday’s at the world famous Hollywood Improv, and was the first Latino to land this coveted gig. Richard has performed alongside the comedy world’s top talent including: Gabriel Iglesias, Dave Chappelle, Louis C.K., Russell Peters, Carlos Mencia, Mike Epps, Orlando Jones, Franco Escamilla, El Costeño, Luis de Alba, and more.
Sat Mar 18 2023, 10:00 PM
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Sandy and Danny are getting the gang back together this weekend with our "Brunch Lightning", Boozy Brunch show! Wether you're a T-Bird or a Pink Lady ... this one of a kind comedy/brunch event is for you! A hilarious variety show of stand up comedy, trivia and a musical head to head lip sync battle, inspired by everyone’s favorite couple .... we give you, "Brunch Lightning". Work off that hangover with our mimosas, get our hearty breakfast and start your Sunday laughing!
Sun Mar 19 2023, 1:00 PM
Buy TicketsSARA WEINSHENK & KIM CONGDON
Sara Weinshenk is a LA based comedian, writer and podcaster. Since starting stand up in 2010 she has been seen on Comedy Central, The Joe Rogan Experience and as a Regular on Kill Tony. She also hosts the "Shenk" and "This Bitch" podcasts.
Kim Congdon is an LA based comedian, TV Writer, and Producer. She's been seen on Comedy Central, MTV, and was a writer for TruTV's Impractical Jokers. She also has a special on HBO Max. When she’s not on stage telling jokes or roasting the crowd, you can catch her cohosting her podcast, “This Bitch” available on all podcast platforms.
Sun Mar 19 2023, 7:00 PM
Buy TicketsMODEL MAJORITY - ASIAN AMERICAN COMEDIANS
See some of Southern California's best and brightest Asian & Pacific Islander comedians at Mic Drop Comedy Club! This show features some of the most notable up and coming Asian-American comedians in the area. Let's celebrate San Diego's Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs!
Sun Mar 19 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsGOOD CHILDREN PODCAST
Good Children make Great Theatre.
Childhood best friends Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella banter about their shared closeted upbringing on Lawng Island every week on Good Children. The podcast is a high-kicking dance down memory lane, sprinkled with the nostalgia and pop culture of the late 2000s and early 2010s. They cover both the universal and the personal: From voting for their beloved "American Idol" contestants, to analyzing each other’s yearbook messages.
On the podcast, Joe and Andrew discuss their own embarrassing moments, favorite memories and reflections from that time, now as young adults living together in Brooklyn. Good Children has amassed tens of thousands of listeners by way of streaming, YouTube and TikTok since its launch last May.
On stage, the dynamic duo welcomes their audience to become a part of the show. Featuring musical numbers, comedic skits, and vulnerable conversation, Good Children Live gives you the chance to grow up all over again.
Tue Mar 21 2023, 8:00 PM
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Come out, come out wherever you are! Dapper Punk Comedy presents the Pride and Seek Comedy Show. Rally your sportsball team, Grindr pals and allies for a fabulously fun evening featuring a diverse cast of Southern California’s funniest LGBTQIA+ comedians. This show is rated R.
Thu Mar 23 2023, 7:30 PM
Buy TicketsERIC NEUMANN
Eric Neumann is one of the fastest rising standup comedians in the United States. In February 2022, he made his late night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on NBC. He has recorded three albums/specials, Nervous Lover, Just A Phase, and, most recently, But Enough about Me: A Crowd Work Album. All three reached number 1 on the iTunes Comedy charts and are currently playing on Sirius XM Radio. He has appeared on Season 3 of Comedy Central’s This Week at the Comedy Cellar, as well as Season 1 of The Iliza Shlesinger Sketch Show on Netflix. In 2021, he was featured in The Jerusalem Post as “one of the Jewish comedians who stayed relevant during the Covid-19 pandemic.” He is currently on a headlining tour performing at major comedy clubs across the country. When not touring, Eric lives in Manhattan, where he is a regular at the Comedy Cellar.
Thu Mar 23 2023, 8:00 PM
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Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio. Jeremy’s unique upbringing lead him to a life of comedy as a means of expressing his ideas and beliefs. He has opened for many comedy juggernauts like Russell Peters. He also performed on the show entitled, “DAVE CHAPPELLE: THE PROCESS” along side Chris Rock and Hannibal Buress.
SOCAL'S FUNNIEST COMIC - FINALS
Join us for SoCal's Funniest Comic Final event of 2021! Tonight's the night!
Mic Drop team has put together one of the coolest contests in San Diego, and we want you to help us pick the winner!!! We started with 60 comics and have it narrowed down to our top 6 favorites! These top comics are competing for a chance to win our $1000 cash prize. TONIGHT our audience and guest industry judges will vote to for one HILARIOUS winner from the night's lineup. After 8 weeks of competing ... SoCal's Funniest Comic will be crowned, earn a weekend of work at Mic Drop Comedy in San Diego, and walk away with our fat $1K prize! Join us and help pick the winner!
Wed Mar 29 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsDAMON WAYANS JR.
Damon Wayans Jr is an American actor, comedian and writer. Widely known for as his the character of character Coach on New Girl on Fox and before that as Brad Williams in the ABC sitcom Happy Endings for which he was nominated for the Critics' Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor.
In 2014, he starred in the comedy film Let's Be Cops, and provided the voice of Wasabi in Big Hero 6 which Won an Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film of the Year for the 2015 Academy Awards.
MARK SMALLS
Mark Smalls is a Los Angeles based stand-up comedian. Born in New Jersey and raised in San Francisco, Mark brings an east coast flavor to a west coast vibe. His unique approach to attacking topics from both sides brings audiences of all ages and beliefs together. Mark is a member of Country Club Adjacent, a golf comedy podcast with over 250k subscribers across all platforms. You also can find him live streaming on Twitch, where he plays your favorite video games while screaming at the tv. Mark has worked with some of the best comics in the industry such as Bert Kreischer, Norm Macdonald, Bobby Lee, Andrew Schulz and Nikki Glaser.
REENA CALM
Reena Calm was made in Israel and raised near Boston. Obsessed with comedy she moved to Chicago and made a name for herself as a favorite in one of the best comedy cities in the world. She's become one of the most respected and requested comedians in the Midwest, and is now a nationally touring headliner. Reena is a wordsmith whose material is autobiographical, silly, and charmingly inappropriate, pulling from a lifetime of questionable choices.
Speaking of questionable choices, she is currently the only woman in the U.S. who lives on the road as a full-time stand up comedian. Living out of a converted minivan, this pun-slinger travels the country on her signature #Calmedy tours. She's on a mission to make people laugh in all 50 States (just 2 more to go). Full of wild tales from the road, Reena's debut album "CALMEDY" was #1 on the comedy charts, and can be heard on Sirius XM.
Reena has been a frequent guest on WGN Radio, featured at Limestone and so many cool festivals, was on the Doug Loves Movies podcast, and was named Comic of The Week on The Jackie & Laurie Show. She's opened for legends like Arsenio Hall, Maria Bamford, Eddie Pepitone, Laurie Kilmartin, Doug Benson and many more.
Check out her book “Once A Pun A Time…Legend of a Sighs Queen” on Amazon. Reena’s been called "a one-woman punk band of a comedian" by Jeff Bailey, "everything comedy should be" by Sam Tallent, one of "the best independent comics in the country" by Clearwater Comedy, and “also terrific” by the Chicago Tribune. She hopes to do a show in your town soon, and would love to sleep in your finest parking lot. Follow her on Instagram to ride along on her travels @ReenaCalm #ViewnitedStates.
Sun Apr 2 2023, 7:30 PM
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With his natural charm and raw talent, Nick Colletti is quickly emerging as one of Hollywood’s most dynamic and sought-after comedians and personalities.
Nick can currently be seen starring alongside Jimmy Tatro in Facebook Watch’s comedy-hit, THE REAL BROS OF SIMI VALLEY, which will soon begin production on it’s third season. Colletti stars as Duncan in the faux-reality show which centers on four best friends as they navigate life in Simi Valley.
Online, Colletti has developed a massive fan base where he often posts videos and interacts with his 940k+ fans.
THE FLYING V COMEDY SHOW
This month, Shaun Weiss AKA "Goldberg" from the 90's hit movie The Might Ducks headlines this incredibly stacked lineup. The Flying V Comedy Show features amazing comedian from Hollywood down to San Diego. Join us as we bring the heat to the Gold Room at the Mic Drop Comedy Club.
Featured comics include: Ryan Talmo, Paisas Up Producer - Cee Dro, Billy Orme, and For Us Fridays own Walter Ford.
You won’t want to miss this!
Fri Apr 7 2023, 7:30 PM
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Buried deep within the most luxuriant beard in comedy lives DJ Sandhu’s silver tongue just aching to get out and spread its diabolical thoughts. From Sacramento, CA, Sandhu decided to break his parents’ hearts by sharing his absurd opinions with strangers rather than going to med school like a responsible, well-adjusted adult. From the World Series of Comedy to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and everywhere in between, Sandhu has worked with some of the industry’s legends including Sinbad, Bret Ernst, Theo Von, John Witherspoon, Michael Blackson, and Steve Byrne…all of which leave his mother incredibly disappointed that he didn’t choose a better life path.
Sat Apr 8 2023, 7:30 PM
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After a sold out run of North American dates last year, multi-platform internet sensation Lyle Forever is bringing his beloved "Therapy Gecko” live show on the road again and around the world in 2023. Fans will get the chance to converse with Lyle live on stage as they share their hopes, dreams, and life lessons with the internet’s favorite gecko and unlicensed therapist. It will be an interactive, one-of-a-kind night as fans get the chance to journey with Lyle into the unknown. Welcome to The Geckoning World Tour.
Wed Apr 12 2023, 8:00 PM
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Daniel Weingarten is a stand-up comedian based out of Los Angeles, CA, who's been featured on Comedy Central and TruTV. Inspired by his experiences as the son of Mexican, Argentinian, and Jewish immigrants, his comedy touches on culture, family, relationships, and everything in between.
Thu Apr 13 2023, 8:00 PM
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Adam Ray headlines the top standup comedy clubs across the country. He also hosts the popular ABOUT LAST NIGHT podcast, which has welcomed guests such as Sandra Bullock, Bill Burr, Tom Segura, Neil Patrick Harris, Sebastian Maniscalco, Melissa McCarthy, and Dana Carvey! His hilarious sketches and standup comedy clips have garnered over 50 million views on YouTube. He has written for MTV’s PUNK’D, ADAM DEVINE’S HOUSE PARTY (Comedy Central), and the reboot of MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER (Netflix).You can hear Adam’s voice in Dreamwork’s TROLLS, Adult Swim’s RICK & MORTY
Adam is currently recurring on IMMIGRANT (Hulu), the story of the founder of the legendary Chippendales strip show starring Kumail Nanjiani. Ray received praise for his portrayal of ‘Jay Leno’ in PAM & TOMMY (Hulu), also starring Lily James and Sebastian Stan. He recently wrapped shooting the second season of YOUNG ROCK for NBC, the story of Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson’s life, recurring again as ‘Vince McMahon.’ In addition, Ray was recently a guest on Marc Maron’s iconic WTF podcast, and is a regular on The Adam Carolla Podcast.
"DEAD" LINERS
Deadliners returns!!
Old style comedy is coming to Mic Drop this April 2023! The show’s producers Nick BK and his guest hosts are embracing the nostalgic, fast paced style of Late Night comedy in their returning “Dead” Liners show. The night will begin with fun, interactive games between the audience and its two hosts then showcase a variety of talented comics including special and surprise guests. All the cherished elements of classic 70s & 80s Late Night Comedy with the convenience of a 7:30pm start time. The night would not be complete without their piano player and of course you!
Fri Apr 14 2023, 7:30 PM
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Come out, come out wherever you are! Dapper Punk Comedy presents the Pride and Seek Comedy Show. Rally your sportsball team, Grindr pals and allies for a fabulously fun evening featuring a diverse cast of Southern California’s funniest LGBTQIA+ comedians. This show is rated R.
Sat Apr 15 2023, 10:00 PM
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The Future Is Female Comedy Show was created in 2019 as a revolutionary movement to take charge and prove the entertainment industry that womxn, non-binary, black and people of color are indeed FUNNY!. All too often these folxs are marginalized in comedy show lineups. FIF Revolution is our response to showing not only the “gate keepers’ who’s funny, but comedy fans everywhere. We are creating the change we want to see in the entertainment industry, building a community of talented rising stars who are valued. As a feminist comedy show we celebrate our unique differences, provide performers professional and safe spaces for them to perform at, while compensating them for their art!
Produced By: Mistress K
BRITANNY SCHMITT
Brittany Schmitt is an LA-based, Wisconsin-raised comic. She likes her comedy like she likes her cheese: stanky. Don’t be fooled by her girl-next-door looks, her humor is insidious and unapologetic. She’s been featured in clubs across the country opening for Theo Von, Chris Redd and more. She was just on Comedy Central’s "Stand-Up Featuring", Don’t Tell Comedy: Backyard Series and just put out her debut comedy special: From Ho to Housewife with 800 Pound Gorilla on July 19th, with many of the clips hitting over 10M+ views.
ALEX FALCONE
Alex is the only comedian and writer living in Los Angeles* (*citation needed). He started comedy in Portland, OR where he lived for many years, eventually winning Portland’s Funniest Person and getting an ice cream flavor named after him by Salt & Straw, which is one of MANY things he has in common with The Rock. He appeared in several episodes of Portlandia as one of Fred’s nerdy friends and he recently made his late night debut on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. In his spare time, he co-authored a best selling romance novel about a mummy that Publisher’s Weekly called “unfortunate.” He once bowled a 268. Despite these modest accomplishments, he's somehow remained down to earth and approachable.
BACK TO THE BRUNCH
Keep the weekend going with our 80's themed brunch event, BACK TO THE BRUNCH! This throwback Sunday, strap in for a hilarious variety show of stand up comedy, trivia and a musical head to head lip sync battle based on the hit classic, BACK TO THE FUTURE. We’ll have LIGHTNIG HOT coffee, ECCENTRIC breakfast options, TIME-TRAVEL worthy mimosas and ROCKIN' comedians. Start your Sunday laughing at the Boozy Brunch Show like it's 1985!
Sun Apr 23 2023, 1:00 PM
Buy TicketsZACH NOE TOWERS
Zach Noe Towers is an LA-based comedian, actor, and writer. He can currently be seen hosting on the E! series Nightly Pop, on the E! series Dating #NoFilter, as well as on season 3 of Netflix’s Dear White People. Zach was selected to be a New Face at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival 2018, and was one of Time Out Magazine's "2018 Comedians to Watch.” He can be seen touring comedy clubs around the country, and on tour with comics such as Whitney Cummings and Fortune Feimster. Zach’s short film KILLER FRIENDS (which he directed, wrote, and starred in) was screened at many film festivals both domestically and internationally, and won the overall audience award at Dances With Films.
Sun Apr 23 2023, 7:00 PM
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Ken Flores is a Chicago based stand-up comedian known for his unfiltered and unapologetically humor. A rapidly rising star in stand up comedy thanks to his hilarious TikTok and Instagram reels. His unique jokes and quick crowd work have helped him accumulate over 250,000 followers. Ken Flores tours the country with Rene Vaca or has been featured on roast battle with the roast master general himself Jeff Ross!
Wed Apr 26 2023, 8:00 PM
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Andy has appeared on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Conan, Live at Gotham and The Half Hour on Comedy Central. In 2014 he was the first comedian to make his network television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
His Dry Bar Comedy special has over 10 million views on YouTube.
All 5 of his comedy albums are in rotation on Sirius Satellite Radio, and his jokes have played over 50 million times on Pandora
Thu Apr 27 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsCHAD & JT
Chad Kroeger and JT Parr are on a mission to boost stoke. The two gained recognition as activists in city hall meetings where they petitioned for noble causes such as erecting a statue for Paul Walker, saving house parties, and bleaching their hair for coral reefs. Catch them now in their upcoming Netflix series, Chad and JT Go Deep, where they put their activism into high gear to boost the stoke of the nation. You can also catch them on instagram, @chadgoesdeep and @jtparr14, as well as their podcast, Going Deep with Chad and JT, where they give advice to bros and everyone else. Chad and JT have also appeared on Howard Stern, Ellen, Barry, and will be in the upcoming Rob Lowe Netflix Series, Unstable.
BREE JONES - LIVE TAPING
BREE JONES got her comedy start in Boise, ID. She has taken her quick wit and snappy sarcasm on the road, touring the Western United States. What she lacks in ladylike behavior, she makes up for with her unique perspective and outrageous anecdotes.
She has competed in Boise’s Funniest Person and the Idaho Comedy Festival. She’s opened for funny people such as Chad Daniels, Kelsey Cook, John Wynn, Andrew Sleighter, and more. She even realized a dream of performing for a week in Vegas, and now headlines her own tours.
She also travels the west doing comedy at venues ranging from comedy clubs to corporate retreats, from small breweries to large casinos, and just about anywhere in between.
She’s a performer you won’t want to miss because you won’t just be amused, you’ll @Breeamused.
3 KEYS TO COMEDY (CLASS)
This 3-hour workshop is geared toward those wanting to fast-track their skills as a professional comedian or command attention as a presenter.
Learn the basics of comedy so you can:
*Develop the confidence to be more captivating on stage.
*Become an effective and entertaining communicator.
*Turn your true stories and experiences into compelling tools for connection through humor.
In this workshop you will learn some comedy basics, write jokes, and help your fellow classmates punch up their material.
About the Instructor: Bree has been doing comedy since 2016 and has since traveled the US as a comedian and improvisor. She has taught various comedy classes the past 2 years, and loves seeing the jokes her students come up with. Bree also watches those that took her class and continue to pursue stand-up have a leg up in getting booked on shows.
What you will need: Come to class with these items to get the most out of it.
*Pen and Paper (yes, real paper as you will be exchanging work and editing on the fly)
*Close-toed shoes
*A list of joke ideas**
**Not required, but recommended. This can be a funny story from childhood, something weird that happened at work, a love story from those HILARIOUS teen years, or anything you observe
Sat Apr 29 2023, 1:00 PM
Buy TicketsLAURA PEEK
Laura Peek is one of the most promising young Los Angeles based standup comics to come out of Nashville’s bustling comedy scene. She was recently selected to be a 'New Face' at the prestigious 2022 'Just For Laughs Festival' in Montreal, and was named one of Vulture Magazine’s Comics You Should and Will Know 2022. Her storytelling and sharp wit delight audiences across the country and as of recently, internationally. She has had the pleasure of working with comics like Taylor Tomlinson, Iliza Shlesinger, Fortune Feimster, Chris Distefano, Marc Maron, and many more.
Sun Apr 30 2023, 7:00 PM
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Taboo shattering, searingly honest, and painfully funny, Frankie “TRIXX” Agyemang is one of North America's rising comedic stars. Trixx is the 2021 winner of the Boston Comedy Festival, the 2018 Winner of the World Series of Comedy, also 2013 Winner of Just for Laughs’ JFL42 Big Break Competition. He’s been featured on Kevin Hart’s LOL Network, Sirius XM Radio and has opened for such stars as: Tracy Morgan, Damon Wayans, Cedric the Entertainer, Mike Epps, Ryan Hamilton and Sugar Sammy
Trixx has written and performed sold out theatre shows including his last show, a two-hour solo show , TRIXX: Unspoken Words, was sold out Toronto’s Jane Mallett Theatre. He has also performed internationally including: London, Boston Comedy Festival, Jamaica Comedy Festival and New York Comedy Festival!
Trixx also performed regularly at such top venues as the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, New York Comedy Festival, The Canadian International Comedy Fest and at Kenny Robinson’s Nubian Disciples of Pryor Comedy Show.
Trixx has developed a cult following with his no-holds-barred, take-no-prisoners brand of comedy. Mixing boisterous commentary on topics like pop culture, relationships, music, clubbing, and sex, with acute insights on being black in North America, Trixx’s streetwise, boundary-pushing humour is unafraid of taking on everyone and everything in his sights.
A talented entertainer, Trixx got his nickname through his reputation as a prankster while growing-up in Mississauga, Ontario. A former club DJ and MC, Trixx has been an on-air personality on Toronto’s FLOW 93.5 and was a regular on MuchMusic’s Video On Trial. In 2013, he was honoured for a second time with the Comedy Award from COCA. He was also a finalist in the 2009 Great Canadian Laugh Off.
Sun Apr 30 2023, 7:30 PM
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Following his groundbreaking win on NBC’s Last Comic Standing in 2006, Josh Blue has risen through the ranks to become a well-established headliner at venues throughout the world. In 2018, Josh crushed his set on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In the same year, he was honored with a performance at the William H. Macy Gala at the prestigious Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, Canada. He wrapped up 2018 by recording his fifth hour special at his home club, Comedy Works in Denver, CO. Josh does over 200 shows a year, continuing to spread laughter and break down stereotypes of people with disabilities. His stand-up routine is in a constant state of evolution and his off-the-cuff improvisational skills guarantee that no two shows are alike.
AJ WILKERSON
AJ Wilkerson is a stand-up comedian based out of a van, down by the retention pond, more than likely behind a truck stop. Don’t worry, he’s alive, he’s just from Florida, has parent-cousins, and he’s autistic. Not kidding, diagnosed and everything!
With his nervous charm, endearing smile, appendix-bursting material (seriously, that happened!), AJ has become one of the most relevant young comedians in America, making appearances this year at Limestone Comedy Festival, Nashville Comedy Festival, Atlanta’s West End Comedy Festival, as well as in his videos which have reached millions of views on virtually every social media platform (except for Twitter, that place is a WARZONE).
Wilkerson will also make his Silver Screen debut with a cameo appearance in Kevin Smith’s Clerks III, as well as his standup television debut on Circle Network’s Stand Up Nashville! Live from Zanie’s in 2022.
AJ has worked with comedy veterans Ari Schaffer, Akaash Singh, Jeff Allen, and even the tater himself, the legendary Ron White. He is the regular feature act for Jason Mewes of Jay & Silent Bob (Clerks, Chasing Amy, Zack & Miri Make a Porno). He also recently opened for Bert Kreischer on the Berty Boy Relapse Tour.
Just to add a little extra seasoning, AJ has also won a Roast Battle at The World Famous Comedy Store, a finalist in the World Series of Comedy and US Comedy Contest, and named the winner of the Portland Comedy Festival.
You can find all of his social media accounts and upcoming shows at ajwilkerson.com
Sun May 7 2023, 7:00 PM
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Author, columnist, and comedian Steve Hofstetter is often called the hardest working man in show-business. With all due respect to the late James Brown.
One of the top booked acts on the college circuit, the original writer for collegehumor.com has also released six albums. Hofstetter has written humor columns for the New York Times, SportsIllustrated.com, and NHL.com, where he publicly admitted to being a Ranger fan.
Sun May 7 2023, 7:00 PM
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Shapel Lacey is a Los Angeles based comedian born and raised in Mesa, Arizona. A diehard punk rocker and former award-winning competitive cheerleader, Shapel found ways to express himself and own his individuality at an early age. Shapel was cheerleading competitively for University of Louisville when someone dared him to take the stage as a comedian and he never looked back, dropping out shortly thereafter to pursue a career in stand up full-time. His unique life experiences such as being adopted by a Caucasian family at age 15, his punk rock mentality, and his stage presence make for a truly original voice in the comedy community. Diligence and the desire to grow led Shapel from the Phoenix open mic circuit onto main stages, where he regularly performed for comedians such as Bill Burr, Hannibal Buress, and Brendan Schaub, and is now headlining clubs across the country. Shapel was selected to be a “New Face” at the 2019 Just For Laughs Comedy Festival.
BRIAN BATES
Brian Bates is a Nashville based comedian who tours the country performing at comedy clubs, theaters, corporate events, and churches. You may have seen his Dry Bar Comedy special "Uber Important" or heard him as a guest on The Grand Ole Opry. He can also be heard regularly on LaughUSA on SiriusXM radio. When not on the road, Brian joins fellow comedians Nate Bargatze, Aaron Weber and Dusty Slay as one of the hosts of the "NateLand Podcast" which is heard by thousands of listeners each week.
ERIC D'ALESSANDRO
New York native Eric D’Alessandro has always found his place in the spotlight. His passion for comedy is equally credited to his creative mindset, as well as his big Italian-American family which inspires his raw comedic sketches and uncensored, relatable rhetoric. Having grown up with a camera in his hand, Eric created a YouTube channel where he developed his comedic skills from a young age. Through his sketches which feature original characters like “MariaMarie,” as well as impressions of celebrities like Drake and comedic covers of popular songs, his YouTube platform helped Eric build a loyal fanbase. The millions of views on his videos laid the groundwork for Eric to gain over 322K followers on Instagram and over 575k followers on TikTok.Through social media, Eric is able to share original, timely and relatable content for the everyday American. His recent video “Mask Off Remix (Walmart Diss)” has gone viral gaining over 16 million views across all his platforms.
Thu May 18 2023, 7:00 PM
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Brent Pella is a stand-up comedian and now a veteran cast member on Nick Cannon’s Wild N’ Out just finishing his third season on the show. Brent’s comedy sketches, celebrity impressions and parody music videos have gained more than 100 million views online and have been featured on MTV, Comedy Central, Funny or Die, BroBible, Worldstar HipHop and more.
A graduate of both the UCB and Groundlings improv/sketch programs in LA, Brent is best known for his impressions of Eminem, The Rock, and 'Young Jamie' from the Joe Rogan podcast, in addition to viral comedy shorts "How the Grinch Took Mushrooms," and "Why You Shouldn't Fly Spirit Airlines," which gained 3 million views in the first day of release and took the #1 trending spot on both Reddit and Youtube the same day.
Brent's live show is a mixture of stand-up and original characters in a high-energy format that takes aim at everything from the audacity of adulthood, to politics, pop culture, and more things that make you mad. Brent currently lives in Los Angeles and headlines comedy clubs and colleges around the US, while continuing to produce his own content for release on Instagram (@BrentPella) and at YouTube.com/BrentPella as well as his weekly podcast The Brent Pella Show.
MODEL MAJORITY - ASIAN AMERICAN COMEDIANS
See some of Southern California's best and brightest Asian & Pacific Islander comedians at Mic Drop Comedy Club! This show features some of the most notable up and coming Asian-American comedians in the area. Let's celebrate San Diego's Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs!
Sun May 21 2023, 8:00 PM
Buy TicketsAUNT MARY PAT
Aunt Mary Pat first came onto the scene in early 2018 through a viral video after the Historic Eagles Super Bowl win! Since then, she has performed more than 100 unique shows for thousands of people. In early 2019, after a successful kickstarted campaign she released her debut comedy album “Talk of the Township.” It hit #5 on the iTunes comedy charts. The album featured three #1 iTunes comedy singles.
Aunt Mary Pat has been reocgnized as Delaware’s Readers’ Choice best entertainer 2019 and Best of Delco’s 2019 for best comedian. Her catch phrases have become synonymous with the Philadelphia region. She recently released a successful Christmas album called “Mary Friggin Christmas.” She will embarking on her first national tour in 2020 called “The Fish Outta Woodier Tour:” Aunt Mary Pat enjoys raising funds for local LGBTQ+ fundraisers.
Wed May 24 2023, 8:00 PM
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Through his excellent storytelling and unique style, Shayne Smith is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about comedians on the scene. He most recently self-released a half-hour special “Alligator Boys” and previously released an hour-long special “Prison for Wizards” on YouTube and Facebook, which has amassed over 32 million views.
ALI MACOFSKY
Ali Macofsky is the first regular to perform on over 100 episodes of the Comedy Store’s weekly Kill Tony podcast. This provided further opportunities leading Ali to headline venues across the country, as well as open for huge names in the comedy world like Russell Peters and Joe Rogan. Most recently, Ali was named a New Face of Comedy at the Just for Laughs Comedy festival in Montreal. She also just completed a tour opening for rock musician, St. Vincent.
JAMIE SHRINER - MUSICAL COMEDY
Jamie Shriner is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. A former theatre kid, current queer, deaf, & mentally ill gig-worker, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her hearing loss and mental illness, as well as her struggles with body image, womanhood, and being queer in conservative Indiana where she grew up.
Jamie was named Best of the Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival and is a regular feature at Zanies and Laugh Factory Chicago. The host and producer of Chicago Underground Comedy has opened for the likes of Beth Stelling, Randy Feltface, and Chrissy Chlapecka, and is a Features Contributor for The Onion.
Fri Jun 2 2023, 7:30 PM
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Jamie Shriner is a comedian based in Chicago, IL. A former theatre kid, current queer, deaf, & mentally ill gig-worker, Jamie uses humorous original songs to discuss her hearing loss and mental illness, as well as her struggles with body image, womanhood, and being queer in conservative Indiana where she grew up.
Jamie was named Best of the Fest at Big Pine Comedy Festival and is a regular feature at Zanies and Laugh Factory Chicago. The host and producer of Chicago Underground Comedy has opened for the likes of Beth Stelling, Randy Feltface, and Chrissy Chlapecka, and is a Features Contributor for The Onion.
This one is rated PG-13! Acceptable for his 13+.
Sat Jun 3 2023, 7:30 PM
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Lebanese-Palestinian American, born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid double majored in Business and Mathematics at UC Berkeley and then turned down a job at Google to be a comedian. Now the host of 100 Humans on Netflix, he’s also appeared on NBC's Last Comic Standing and America's Got Talent, as well as TBS’s Conan, and is best known for his world record of performing comedy 1,001 nights in a row, a story featured in both Time Magazine and The New York Times.
Sun Jun 4 2023, 7:00 PM
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Keon Polee is a stand up comedian originally from the Bay Area. He has performed all over the globe on cruise ships and for the troops at bases around the world. You can see him on Aspire TV’s "We got next", “Laughs” on Fox, “Laff Mobb’s Laff Tracks” on TruTv and Tony Baker and friends comedy special, currently on Amazon Prime. He is also featured on internet radio such as Pandora, Spotify and SiriusXM.
Sun Jun 11 2023, 7:00 PM
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A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed on Amazon Prime. This is in addition to being featured on Comedy Central and Netflix with Kevin Hart, appearing on Fox, Hulu, the Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network, and regularly being heard on Sirius Radio XM. Dustin describes himself as “the world’s most average person” but is far from it when on stage. He brings you into his life through his jokes about the struggles of parenting, marriage, and being generally annoyed by most people. At just 36 years old, Dustin has been married for 16 years and has three kids! This helps makes Dustin truly one of the most unique voices in the comedy scene.
SAM TALLENT
Sam Tallent (“the absurd voice of a surreal generation”- The Denver Post) is a comedian. For the last decade he has performed more than 40 weekends per year across America, Canada, Australia and Europe. His writing has appeared in Birdy Magazine and on VICE.com and he’s told jokes on Comedy Central, TruTV and VICELAND. His acclaimed debut novel, Running the Light, (Doug Stanhope: “the best fictional representation of comedy in any medium ever”, Marc Maron: “a beautiful rendering of a dark reality") has been heralded as the definitive book on stand up comedy and is soon to be a major motion picture. Waiting For Death to Claim Us, his comedy special, is available on Amazon Prime. He lives in Colorado with his wife and dog.
THE DORK FOREST
Dork on Dork Dialog with Jackie Kashian. Guests speak to their love of books, TV, Movies, Comic books, websites, food, wrestling, cars, action figures and bees. Essentially, whatever they’re interested in. A lot. Almost anything can be dorked out in The Dork Forest.
Thu Jul 20 2023, 7:00 PM
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Jackie Kashian has been doing standup for over 35 years. Last seen on the Late Late Show with James Corden, her new Special (and album of the same title) Stay-Kashian was #1 on Amazon, iTunes and debuted #3 on Billboard’s Comedy Chart.
She has over 75 million listens on Spotify and Pandora. She has two podcasts; The Dork Forest (since 2006) where she talks with people about what they love to do, think about, and collect. She also has a podcast with Laurie Kilmartin where they talk about the thing they both love to do and think about... standup comedy. It is called The Jackie and Laurie Show.
CRAIG "THE LOVEMASTER" SHOEMAKER
What comedian do you know that has 2 Emmys, appeared on Broadway and was voted “Best Male Standup” at the American Comedy Awards? That’s right, it’s “The Lovemaster” Craig Shoemaker! Best known for his engaging, relatable standup and iconic baritone-voiced character, The Lovemaster, Craig has also recurred on hit television shows such as “Parks & Recreation” and “The Bold & The Beautiful.” Craig’s latest 90- minute standup special, “Daditude,” aired prime time for three months on SHOWTIME Network. The Los Angeles Times praises him, saying; “Shoemaker is insightful and amusing ... we are moved beyond laughter to tears.” His one-hour stand-up special “Unzipped” aired on Comedy Central to mass acclaim and the live CD was on the Billboard Top 20 for six weeks! Craig has also been featured as a voiceover artist, voicing multiple characters in hits such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2 and the upcoming animated show Big Foot, Little Foot.
DIVORCE DIARIES
The divorce-themed comedy which has been acclaimed from coast to coast” according to Broadwayworld.com. Come check out an audience interactive comedy show that ABC Morning News Anchor Jen Stay calls it “we can all find a little bit of ourselves in the show”. A mixture of stand up, improvisation, and sketch comedy that will leave you feeling tired from laughing about dating, family, and work. A mix of stand up comedy, improvisation, dance, and audience participation. Creator Michele Traina has been seen on Wendy Williams, Tea with Gary Vee, and in collaborative Performances with Chippendales. Divorce Diaries TV Pilot has won various film awards and is preparing to film Season One in 2023.