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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.

The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park

The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States

15 comics perform in Preliminary Round One to see who advances to the Semifinals. Only five advance. The rest go home. The Guild offers one of the best nights of the San Francisco Comedy Competition because you can see a wide range of comics emerging from around North America.

Orinda Theater: Orinda (matinee)

Orinda Theater 2 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda, CA, United States

LABOR DAY WEEKEND MATINEE!— All roads lead to Orinda for our special afternoon show at the wonderful Orinda Theater on Sunday, Sept 1 at 2 pm! Journey back to the vaudeville days of yore with this Sunday matinee performance. The …

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Crow’s Nest: Santa Cruz

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

Coming down to the wire, Preliminary Round One ends at what will surely be a packed Crow’s Nest.

A photo finish is expected.

Washington Inn: Oakland

Washington Inn 495 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Round two of the 48th San Francisco Comedy Competition comes to Oakland for a great night of comedy.

Orinda Theater: Orinda

Orinda Theater 2 Orinda Theater Square, Orinda, CA, United States

Journey back to the vaudeville days of yore with this wild night of comedy. This charming little hamlet with a bustling downtown area hopes to put itself on the map with comedy fans as a Labor Day weekend destination.

The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park – Early Show

The Guild Theatre: Menlo Park 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA, United States

15 comics compete to see who advances to the Semifinals. Only five advance. The rest go home. The Guild offers one of the best nights of the San Francisco Comedy Competition because you can see a wide range of comics emerging from around North America.

Folktale Winery: Carmel

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

48th San Francisco Comedy Competition returns to the Folktale Winery in Carmel. 15 comics compete for five spots in the Semifinals.