A stand-up comedy night with a lineup of comedians, for a casual evening of laughs.
Comedy shows in Santa Cruz
15 upcoming. In person only, on purpose.
Stand-up nights, touring comics, and improv around the county.
Sunday, Nov 15
Thursday, Nov 19
The Landing: Improv and Stand Up Comedy
βStand up, Armando!β is a comedy show where stand up comedians try out new material and improvisers use the material as inspiration for comedy scenesβ¦
Saturday, Nov 21
17 Improvisors, 6 Troupes, 1 Show. A Mashing Good Time!
Sunday, Nov 29
Sandra Bernhardβs Caught Off Guard show, originally scheduled for November 29th is being postponed to 2027 due to scheduling conflicts with a current TV project8β¦
Friday, Dec 4
Monthly comedy night on First Fridays with a rotating lineup of stand-up acts.
+ 2 more dates βSunday, Dec 6
This 1930s-style show-within-a-show, backstage screwball musical comedy is filled with toe-tapping tunes and dynamic dance sequences. The fun begins when the Alexanders, a family ofβ¦
Monday, Dec 7
Headlining! Phil Johnson delivers a high-energy comedy experience that blends stand-up and live music. With a sharp eye for the absurd, he tackles topics likeβ¦
+ 2 more dates βSaturday, Dec 12
DNA Presents Live Comedy Show: Sam Miller
Join us for a night of laughter with Sam Miller hosted by DNA at The 418 Project.
Thursday, Dec 17
Flynn Creek Circus is an all-human spectacle. Look for the big tent at the Capitola Mall parking lot. Limited, free parking for attendees is availableβ¦
+ 25 more dates βFriday, Dec 18
A merchantβs daughter sets out to break the spell of the Frog Prince. Along the adventure, she uncovers the secret sacrifice of the cricket andβ¦
+ 1 more date βFriday, Jan 22
Bio: Trae Crowder first gained international attention (or notoriety depending on your politics) in 2016 for his hugely viral series of βLiberal Redneckβ comedic βporchβ¦
Saturday, Jan 30
Saturday, Feb 27
Sunday, Mar 14
ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor. ALOKβs literary works βBeyond the Gender Binary,β βFemme in Public,β and βYour Woundβ¦
Friday, Aug 27
Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly playsβ¦
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