Los Angeles has a ton of live comedy going on every night of the week. Some good, some not so good. To the best of my ability, I will make recommendations at the beginning of the week, so you can go laugh.
Monday – 1/19
What’s Up Tiger Lily / Cuba Libre Bar / 8pm / Free
I haven’t been to this show, but I can say with confidence that any time you get Maria Bamford, Mary Lynn Rajskub (Chloe on 24), Tom Papa, Chris Hardwick, and some other good comedians into one show…you should go.
Tuesday – 1/20
Ballgame’s Laugh Lounge / Red Rock Bar and Eatery / 8:30pm / Free
It’s my favorite room in the city. This week Matty Ballgame puts up Ari Shaffir, Paul Ogata, Duncan Trussell, and Raj Desai among others.
Wednesday – 1/21
Comedy Juice/Melrose Improv/10pm/$7 (email guestlist@comedyjuice.com)
Always a killer line-up. This week features Bobby Lee from MADtv, Shang, and Last Comic Standing winner Iliza Sheslinger. Big timers pop into this show all the time.
Thursday – 1/22
Word Girl Live Reading / UCB LA / 8pm / $5
A live reading of this animated series that appears on PBS. WordGirl features the voices of Patton Oswalt, Maria Bamford, Jeffrey Tambor, and other comedic actors. Should be very cool.
Friday – 1/23
Comedy Meltdown / Meltdown Comics / 8pm / $8 (Free Asahi Beer and TeaZazz)
Linda Pine puts on a great show in the back of Meltdown Comics. This line-up includes the always sassy and pretty smokin’ Natasha Leggero. Comedy Meltdown used to be free…but now it’s $8. Blame the economy. A well run show regardless.
I’ll give you weekend recommendations later in the week.
