#stand-up-comedy

#stand-up-comedy

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood-a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that's a perfect date-night spot with lots of delicious plates around $20 and under.

PJ Gallagher's earliest childhood memory is of his Alsatian dog Tara. She was the first dog he ever had. It was 1979 and he was about four years of age, and Tara was jumping over him.

Lewis Black stated, 'I am not only joyful but proud to have produced Ophira Eisenberg's special. I think when you watch it, you will understand why I am.' He emphasized her ability to address various subjects with humor and insight.

DoKnow, born Daniel Lopez in Los Angeles, is a comedian who torpedoed the glass ceiling by podcasting his relatable, laid-back way of looking at the world.

Come early and make a night of it with happy hour from 5-7 pm before the show. Then settle in for an 70+ minute standup show featuring comics who've appeared at clubs and festivals including Cobb's, Punch Line, San Jose Improv, Rooster T. Feathers, Tommy T's, and more.

Michael has become a must-follow voice in queer comedy thanks to his sharp observations, deeply relatable videos, and his ability to capture the messiness, humor, and contradictions of gay culture. Whether he is skewering dating apps, touring internationally, or turning dumpsters, French onion dip, and therapy into comedy gold, his work resonates because it is honest and very funny.

The mission, Jeremy says, is 'to run the highest quality show possible while also giving younger comics a chance to get their start.' That means investing in top-tier lighting and A/V systems, designing a room that works for both performers and audiences and creating a space where comedians can do regular spots, headline and even record specials.

No one could accuse Fleming of tailoring his act to please a conventional audience. His stage attire lies somewhere between "androgynous hipster" and "clown," and his only criteria for a premise appears to be "What does my brain fixate on?" He expects his audience to keep up with any cultural reference his Massachusetts-born, millennial, Skidmore arts-graduate brain might make without ever stopping to explain what, say, "Gatsby-esque" might mean in the context of Bitmoji.

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.

Oakland brings the laughs on Friday and Saturday night with back-to-back HellaFunny comedy shows at 7pm and 9pm, featuring sharp stand-up from local favorites and special guest sets. It's a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, ABC and NBC. SHOW DATES & TIMES Friday, February 6, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows

Featuring a hand picked rotating cast of top comedians from the Bay Area and beyond with credits like HBO, Netflix, Late Night, and more, Mirthquake offers a night of non-stop laughter that will leave you feeling uplifted and refreshed. Hosted by the hilarious trio of Ben Kolina (Doug Loves Movies podcast, SF Sketchfest), Andrew Holmgren (VICELAND, SF Weekly best comedian winner), and Jesse Hett (Cobb's Comedy Club, Punch Line Comedy Club), each show promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience.

The women in Krystal's family have always been funny, she says; her mother was no exception. But as well as being hilarious she also struggled with mental illness, and life in Krystal's childhood was chaotic. With very little money, the family would move from place to place, Krystal would miss months of school and often be left to take care of her younger sister alone.