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The Steve Allen Theater presents Hook-Up! On this eccentric comedy dating show hosted by veteran comedian Ron Lynch, three audience members will be chosen to compete for a date with a single contestant. Following a series of questions and competitions, the winning couple receives a free but modestly-priced date, which will be recorded for the next month's episode. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater hosts a production of David Mamet's American Buffalo. One of Mamet's first hits, it's the tense story of a team of men conspiring to steal a valuable coin collection. Learn more...

Mary Lynn Rajskub performs her latest one-woman show at the Steve Allen Theater. She gained fame as a cast member on HBO's classic sketch series Mr. Show, and now stars as Chloe on Fox's 24. Other acting credits include Punch Drunk Love and The Larry Sanders Show. Learn more...

Jazz guitarist John Reynolds and his washboard-playing brother, Ralf Reynolds, perform an evening of "upstairs" hot jazz in Hollywood Hotshots. Reynolds, who has played alongside legends such as Cab Calloway and Thelonious Monk, frequently welcomes special guests to the show. Learn more...

The Center for Inquiry - West presents ResBox at the Steve Allen Theater. ResBox is a monthly event featuring the world's best experimental music, curated by musician and filmmaker Hans Fjellestad. Learn more...

Imagine a world where a children's show has a cast of characters that have more psychological disorders than you do. Add the mind-numbing debauchery of the worst, most poorly animated cartoons from the 1950s, '60s and '70s. Then throw in the wry commentary you came to love from "Mystery Science Theater 3000," and what have you got? Cartoon Dump! Learn more...

Come down for an amazing night of obscure, naughty and lovely tunes from the 1910s, 1920s and the 1930s. Janet and her band members, The Parlor Boys will treat you to spirited and inspired renditions of Tin Pan Alley, early hot jazz, vaudeville, Yiddish novelty numbers, ragtime and other lovable, rare and rustic tunes. Learn more...

Comedy group Two-Headed Dog presents Clowntown City Limits. This show combines dark comedy and slapstick to tell the eerie story of three down-and-out clowns. Cast members include David "Gruber" Allen (Freaks and Geeks, The Naked Trucker) and Craig Anton (The Office, MADtv). Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater presents Playin' With Micucci, a show featuring ukulele-wielding comedian and songwriter Kate Micucci. Kate will present a variety of whimsical songs, stories, sketches, and surprises. Directed by acclaimed veteran comic Ron Lynch (The Sarah Silverman Program, Tim and Eric Awesome Show Great Job). Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre presents Will Ryan's Cactus County Round-Up. Hosted by Will Ryan, "King of the Radio Cowboys", this variety show features gunslingers, rope-twirlers, tons of music from some of the most skilled musicians in the world, and more. Learn more...

Barbara Ann and Vera Duffy present A Secret Life of Twins. The duo, who portray French maids Bibi & Fifi Poubelle in Los Angeles' popular Lucha Vavoom, have created an absurd, comic show exploring the stranger side of twinship. The show features short films, audience questions, Mexican wrestling, and more. Guests include Blaine Capatch, Toby Huss, and Dino Stamatopoulos. Learn more...

Comedians Tony Sam and Davey Johnson present The Ego and the Id at the Steve Allen Theater. The show, billed as a one-man show with two actors, tells the tale of a man struggling to confront his fears as the fate of civilization hangs in the balance. Learn more...

Comedian Jonah Ray hosts Jonah Ray's Barbequay, a talk show, at the Steve Allen Theater. Known as a tastemaker in the city's indie scene, Jonah has been seen on Comedy Central, G4TV, and MTV, as well as the Internet. He chats with interesting local figures, including comedians, musicians, writers, and more; food and beer will be served. Learn more...

KPFK 90.7 FM's Pocho Hour of Power provides a smartly satirical look at political issues facing Latinos in America. Co-hosted by cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz, filmmaker Esteban Zul, impressionist Patrick Perez, and comedian Paul Vato, the show brings its raucous brand of satire to this live show at the Steve Allen Theatre. Learn more...

A weekly drive-in movie series held in the parking lot of the Steve Allen Theater, Masters of Horror Drive-In salutes filmmakers who have directed for Showtime's Masters of Horror series. Each week, one director will appear in person to screen their episode and one of their feature films, and answer questions from the audience. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre hosts Fishin' with Charlyne Yi! Delightfully unclassifiable comedian/actress/musician Yi has been seen in Knocked Up, and co-stars with Michael Cera in Sundance hit Paper Heart. She presents a show full of imaginative, high-spirited adventures, plus the debut of her new band Old Lumps. Learn more...

A weekly drive-in movie series held in the parking lot of the Steve Allen Theater, Masters of Horror Drive-In salutes filmmakers who have directed for Showtime's Masters of Horror series. Each week, one director will appear in person to screen their episode and one of their feature films, and answer questions from the audience. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre presents The Optically Illusional Chad Fogland, an absurd sketch comedy show. Starring Fogland, an Andy Kaufman Award finalist whose credits include the UCB Theatre, the show is a whirlwind adventure through mind and space, featuring singing, dancing, love, mystery, old West gun battles and lots of pants. Learn more...

Claire & Josh Hate Themselves but Love Each Other is a tea-party/love comedy where the bizarre and the mundane intertwine. Two young people struggle to connect amidst a pile of dirty laundry neuroses, self-help telemarketing, competitive kiss blowing, bad dates, non-sex tapes and middle school slow dancing. Starring Los Angeles-area comedians Josh Fadem and Claire Titelman. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater joins forces with the Society for Creative Anachronism to present a night of all-out medieval combat expositions in their parking lot. Real weapons, real armor, real butts being kicked. Probably not too many serious injuries. Providing the musical accompaniment for the evening are metal masters Crom. Learn more...

Scott Thompson presents an evening of his short films at the Steve Allen Theatre. This long evening program features films written by and/or starring the comedian/actor, best known as a member of Canada's famous Kids in the Hall. Learn more...

Patrick Borelli and Douglas Gorenstein present the release party for their new book, Holy Headshot! The book is a vast collection of bizarre headshots, from aspiring never-beens to big stars. The event features a cocktail reception, followed by a variety show. Learn more...

Composer Eban Schletter has created the music for hit TV shows ranging from HBO's Mr. Show with Bob and David to Nickelodeon's Spongebob Squarepants. He presents a Halloween show filled with spooky songs, scary surprises, and special guests. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre presents comedian Bruce McCulloch. Part of Canada's legendary Kids in the Hall comedy troupe, Bruce presents a blend of stand-up, sketch, and character comedy, with a rotating lineup of special guests from the world of TV and film. Learn more...

Think "3-2-1 Contact"--but for adults. The Secret World of Human Science is an informative, entertaining program on the science world as we know it. The show features guest appearances by Mike Phirman ("Hard n' Phirm"), Todd Spahr/Eban Schletter ("Mr. Show"), Charles Phoenix and Jonathan Weissman (ex-resident of Antarctica). Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater welcomes Aye Jaye. A second-generation carny, Aye Jaye is one of the foremost authorities on the carnival life, as well as a sleight-of-hand artist, public speaker comedian, and raconteur. Carny Trash is a look behind the senes of the midway, into the bizarre world of Tilt-a-Whirls, con artists, pinheads, and more. Learn more...

What is the meaning of life? What is the true secret to happiness? Duncan Trussell leads you on a journey of enlightenment, an actual exploration of happiness that will even include a pre-show puppy adoption in the lobby. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll leave feeling better about your life -- if you don't, you probably don't have a soul. Learn more...

Mentalist Max Maven, called by Orson Welles "the most original mind in magic," presents his full-length show. It's not exactly a one-man show, because it involves dozens of minds...including yours! Learn more...

Mark Fite (The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show) and Jim Turner (Arli$$) portray Hugh Hefner wannabes in a swinging cable access spoof, in all its pathetic glory. Special guests have included Dana Gould (The Aristocrats, The Simpsons), Dave Allen Gruber (The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show, Freaks and Geeks), Craig Anton (Mad TV, The Office) and many more. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theater presents The Vampira Show, a tribute to the legendary Vampira. Born Maila Nurmi, Vampira was the first TV horror film hostess, and her acting resume includes Ed Wood's camp classic Plan 9 From Outer Space. The show features comedian and long-time Simpsons writer Dana Gould, surf/garage band The Ghastly Ones, and much more. Proceeds benefit the Maila Nurmi Fund, an attempt by fans to get the late actress interred in Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Learn more...

Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall, The Larry Sanders Show) recalls his recent experiences with the FBI, Saddam Hussein and firebombing. The show is about sex, violence and religion; falling in love with catastrophe and working your way out of a love affair with chaos. Of course, there is humor to be found even in the worst of situations. Learn more...

Scott Thompson of legendary sketch comedy troupe Kids in the Hall presents his new one-man show, Scottastrophe. It's about sex, religion, the FBI, and Saddam Hussein (among other things). Learn more...

An hour-long comedy/variety show on the subject of failed relationships and the stuff we endure to make them work. Sprung from the book of the same name, the live show will feature a blend of read and performed pieces from the book, stand-up comedy, live music, surprise guests and other material all wrapped around the theme of relationships gone bad. Learn more...

Veteran comic/actress Mary Lynn Rajskub, perhaps best known for playing Chloe on TV's 24, was a regular on HBO cult classic Mr. Show. She brings her unique comic sensibility to the Steve Allen Theater for an all-new show about (among other things) the titular poodle pillow and what to do when the media thinks you're dating Rush Limbaugh. Learn more...

Comedian/actor Kevin McDonald's show "Hammy and the Kids" discusses his work as a member of the famed sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, coping with his alcoholic father and more. (Kevin apologizes in advance for his singing.) His TV and film appearances include Brain Candy, National Lampoon's Senior Trip and Seinfeld. Learn more...

Harry Shearer (The Simpsons, This Is Spinal Tap) and his wife, acclaimed British singer Judith Owen, host Judith Owen and Harry Shearer's Holiday Sing-Along at the Steve Allen Theater. The event, an annual tradition, features traditional and non-traditional holiday songs, special guests, and all manner of fun. Learn more...

In three decades of doing comedy, Emo Philips has accumulated many jokes -- some classic, others... not so much. In The Shredder, Emo performs his rarely-heard lesser material -- and if a joke doesn't work, it's immediately shredded, never to be heard from again. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre welcomes Cynthia Plaster Caster. Arguably the most famous groupie in rock music history, Cynthia was notorious for making plaster casts of famous musicians' genitalia. Hear her tell stories about Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and more -- and display pieces from her collection. Learn more...

The harp is an instrument that's often limited to symphonies, but in this show, two performance artist legends, accompanied by different harp players, will duel for your entertainment. Featuring Ann Magnuson and Adam Dugas with harpists Alexander Rannie and Mia Theodoratus. Learn more...

Now in its final weeks, this winner of LA Weekly's Best Musical award, The Beastly Bombing is the story of two Timothy McVeigh-inspired White Supremacists who come to New York to blow up the Brooklyn Bridge. There they meet two bumbling Al Qaeda operatives with the same plan. Gilbert and Sullivan-style music, romance and a fun-loving president who enjoys blowing things up follow in this mad musical skewering of the post-9/11 world. Learn more...

It's a retro, rollicking ride with the Bilgewater Brothers! Joined by some of the finest pre-war jazz musicians on the west coast, the Brothers perform toe-tapping jazz and parlor room ballads of the 20s and 30s--rare gems, as well as some originals, in period fashion. Mr. Reynolds plays with spectacular flair and has performed with Cab Calloway, Julie Andrews and The Smothers Brothers. Mr. Barlia's honey-dipped vocals and ukulele recall days gone by. Learn more...

Legendary comedian Emo Philips presents The Emo Sho, an evening of absurd comedy featuring Philips himself, plus special guests (some of whom are in show business), at the Steve Allen Theatre. Learn more...

Soriah, the Shaman of Throat Singing combines traditional Tuvan throat singing and classical Indian raga chanting with rock and roll influences and training in yoga. See his one-of-a-kind act at the Steve Allen Theater. Learn more...

Rockers unite--for the future! Brainpool--a hot Swedish import band--has masterminded Junk: a jaw-dropping rock opera that, prior to this opening in Los Angeles, had only been performed in concert--most famously in partnership with Malmö Symphonic Orchestra, for a crowd of 10,000! The diverse cast includes Niketa Calame of Disney's The Lion King, and Natalya Oliver as the show's female protagonist, a "riot grrrl" in the corporate world, who fights for rock star dreams. Learn more...

Enjoy an evening of music, monologues, and surprises from Ann Magnuson, actress, writer, performer and lead singer/lyricist of the cult band Bongwater. The show features selections from Magnuson's new CD, Pretty Songs & Ugly Stories, a confection of Baroque Pop and psycho-sexual angst sprinkled with sly wit and hard-won wisdom. Learn more...

Where better to pay tribute to that great celestial body of romance than on the moon itself? The Bilgewater Brothers--David Barlia (ukulele) and John Reynolds (guitar and banjo)--present this collection of rare and delightful moon songs of the 1920s and '30s, as well as a few new originals. Each show features special guest musicians. Learn more...

What happens when you mix three of the best singers from Andy Prieboy's "White Trash Wins Lotto," two of El Vez's El Vettes, and a Kid in the Hall? You get The Tribute, a comedic, ascerbic look at four forgotten former bandmates whose lives fell apart when lead singer and tabloid bad girl from their 1980's girl band, Sparkle, went solo. The Tribute was co-written and directed by Dave Foley, star of NewsRadio and Kids in the Hall. Learn more...

David Barlia (ukulele) and John Reynolds (guitar & banjo) have thrilled audiences in guest performances at "The Tomorrow Show" and "Janet Klein & Her Borsht Belt Babies." Brother John has performed with such legends as Cab Calloway, Julie Andrews and The Smothers Brothers, while Mr. Barlia's honey-dipped vocals and ukulele playing recall the romance of days gone by. Learn more...

The Steve Allen Theatre presents the classic Blaxploitation film Petey Wheatstraw, the Devil's Son-in-law, starring Rudy Ray Moore as Dolemite. The film will be followed by a live, in-person appearance and Q&A with Rudy Ray Moore. Learn more...

Dung Mummy and the hop-frog kollectiv present an evening of industrial, tribal, throatsinging, post-punk, kraut rock experimental, electronic and power circus music and performance. Featuring Soriah Magic Box, Hans Fjellestad and hop-frog's Refrigerator Mothers. Learn more...

1958 was the year it all happened: The hula-hoop was invented, Barbie was introduced to the world, Sputnik was shot into orbit. Joe Alaskey, the voice of Looney Tunes characters for years, presents 1958: Retrospeculation with new and hilarious characters, on a tour of that amazing year, 1958. See Orson Welles raise money, Lord Buckley tell a story and Vincent Price crack up on the set of "The Fly!" Learn more...

Dirty Found Magazine presents The Dirty Found Powerpoint Show, a hilarious multi-media slide show extravaganza featuring the random detritus that readers of the magazine have found and sent in to the editors. You won't believe the stuff that people throw away! Learn more...

Tom Marion, from Robert Crumb's Cheap Suit Serenaders and Janet Klein's Parlor Boys, plays pop tunes, Italian melodies and hot rags from the 10s, 20s and 30s. Learn more...

What happens when you mix three of the best singers from Andy Prieboy's "White Trash Wins Lotto," two of El Vez's El Vettes, and a Kid in the Hall? You get The Tribute, a comedic, ascerbic look at four forgotten former bandmates whose lives fell apart when lead singer and tabloid bad girl from their 1980's girl band, Sparkle, went solo. The Tribute was co-written and directed by Dave Foley, star of NewsRadio and Kids in the Hall. Learn more...

From the minds behind The State, Wet Hot American Summer and Stella comes S*x, a.k.a. Wieners and B**bs, a comedy about the corrupt residents of the town of Teaneck, N.J. There's a new sheriff in town, battling the crime boss and the houses of sin, while also falling in love. Learn more...

Featuring two of performance art's quirkiest performers: Tom Murrin (aka. Alien Comic) uses found objects as props, masks and costumes, delivering quick-changing visuals and commentary on current events. Stephen Holman, founder of L.A.'s Theatre Carnivale, will perform his new one-man show Goodbye Normal Genes - a psycho-anatomical strip show, evolutionary re-evaluation and tribute to Elton John. Learn more...

Janet Klein's Borscht Belt Babies is a weekly Vaudeville-style revue seen as it would have been performed in the early Twentieth Century. The show features host Janet's comedy numbers, Yiddish novelty tunes and Tin Pan Alley songs. Guest Vaudeville acts amount to the majority of the evening's entertainment. Learn more...