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Marin Showcase Theater: San Rafael

Marin Showcase Theater 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA, United States

LAFF IT OFF LOCALLY LABOR DAY WEEKEND -- No need to leave town, the 47th San Francisco Comedy Competition comes to Marin Showcase Theater, Saturday, 9/2, at 8 pm. Past finalist Dauood Naimyar will host an outstanding group of 15 comics each doing their very best five minutes, hoping to win part of a $20,000+ prize fund and the glory of joining alumni like Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres and Dana Carvey.

Marin Showcase Theater: San Rafael

Marin Showcase Theater 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA, United States

Venerable comedy producers Anne and Jon Fox take great pride in staging their legendary event each year, especially here before hometown fans and friends at the Marin Showcase Theater. During two big nights, Marin Showcase comedy fans can see the …

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Crow’s Nest: Santa Cruz

Crows Nest 2218 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

This is it, the final show of the Preliminary rounds ends at the Crow’s Nest in Santa Cruz. We will also be announcing the comedians that made the Semifinals at this show.

Folktale Winery: Carmel (Winner to be Announced)

Folktale Winery 8940 Carmel Valley Road, Carmel, CA, United States

THE WINNER WILL AGAIN BE CROWNED IN CARMEL! -- It's our great pleasure and honor to be hosting the last performance, show #18, of this year's 47th San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition. Five great comedians, having survived the demanding process of just being accepted into this prestigious event, let alone surviving preliminary and semi-final "laff offs" held at various Northern California venues, will now each offer their very best 15 minute routine at the finish line.

Best of the Comedy Competition: Marin Showcase

Marin Showcase Theater 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA, United States

Known for his inventive writing and playful stage persona, Joe Zimmerman has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver’s Comedy Central stand up show, Conan, Last Comic Standing, his own Comedy Central Half Hour, The Late Late Show, and This Week at The Comedy Cellar, on Comedy Central.

Best of the Competition: Kelso

Kelso Pub 214 S Pacific Avenue, Kelso, CA, United States

Milt Abel, Kevin Shea and Simon Kaufman at the Kelso Theater Pub.

San Francisco Comedy Competitions BEST starring Chris Riggins

Marin Showcase Theater 10 Avenue of the Flags, San Rafael, CA, United States

Headlining the show is 2022 San Francisco Comedy Competition champion, Chris Riggins. Chris quickly capitalized on his win by relocating to Hollywood where an impressed Dave Chapelle hired him as his opening act! The Foxes are very pleased to be bringing Chris back to the Bay Area and Chris is looking forward to entertaining a more intimate crowd.

San Francisco Comedy Auditions with Johnny Steele

Emma's Restaurant 817 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael, CA, United States

The San Francisco Comedy Competition holding auditions for the 2024 season with host, Johnny Steele, Ashley Monique and Ryan Rodriguez. Johnny won the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition, has been the host of "Live 105", his own morning radio show, and co-host of KRON/BayTV's "The Show,", a daily TV talk show in San Francisco.

$20

San Francisco Comedy Auditions with Josef Anolin

Emma's Restaurant 817 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael, CA, United States

The San Francisco Comedy Competition is proud to announce auditions for the 2024 season with host, 2023 Semifinalist Josef Anolin.

$20

Live Auditions with Sue Alfieri

Emma's Restaurant 817 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael, CA, United States

Live Auditions for the 2024 San Francisco Comedy Competition take place Friday, May 3 at 9:00 at Emma's Restaurant in San Rafael. With Pete Ballmer, Dvontre Coleman and Sophia Garrow.

Live Auditions with Allison Hooker

Emma's Restaurant 817 Francisco Blvd West, San Rafael, CA, United States

Live Auditions for the 2024 San Francisco Comedy Competition take place Friday, June 7 at 9:00 at Emma’s Restaurant in San Rafael. Hosting this month is Allison Hooker.

$20

Opening Night: The Battery: San Francisco (Private Show)

The Battery 717 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

Opening Night of the 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition kicks off with 15 comics from around the world. This is a private show, not open to the public.