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Mark Maron (Politically Incorrect, Almost Famous) is a stand-up comic, actor, and writer who has appeared in countless clubs, in film, on various TV shows, and off-Broadway and is the author of Broadway Books' "The Jerusalem Syndrome" (based on his one-man show). Engaging his audience as a storyteller, Marc is known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations, and neurotic insights into human nature. Learn more...

Joey "Coco" Diaz has appeared in Spiderman II, Queen Latifah's "Taxi," and the upcoming remake of "The Longest Yard," starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and James Cromwell. This 12-year veteran stand-up comic headlines at the Hollywood Improv. Learn more...

The Producers of two very successful and long running shows at the Improv, "Baileys Irish Comedy" and "The Canadian Show," have teamed up to form International House of Comedy (IHOC). Bill Devlin and Adam Richmond, two of LA's funniest comics, mix Ireland with Canada and beer with whiskey for hilarious stand-up comedy. Learn more...

Willie Barcena has performed more than 10 times on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno." Willie delivers humor about evreyday life, based on his experiences in various jobs, such as security guard, plumber, roofer, and limo driver. Willie has appeared on many TV shows including: "Moesha," "The Wayans Brothers," and last year he was chosen to be the host of the popular Si-Tv production "Latino Laugh Festival - The Show." Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv welcomes the most popular comedians from popular website WhipItOutComedy.com for a night of live stand-up, musical performances, and new videos. See full event listing for each show's line-up. Learn more...

Featured as the "Roastmaster" on NBC's Last Comic Standing, Jeffrey Ross has produced numerous celebrity roasts for Comedy Central. He also executive produced and hosted "MTV's Bash of Carson Daly," which featured stars like Madonna, Eminem, Britney Spears, P. Diddy, Justin Timberlake, Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Jon Stewart, Kid Rock and Nelly "bashing" the guest of honor for charity. Learn more...

The Ska Brothers have a huge online following for their weekly internet television show and blogs, and have recently released a comedy CD. They were featured on the BBC, and also write for Life & Style Weekly. They are raw and edgy and not for the easily offended. Learn more...

Dom Irrera, the Godfather of Stand-up, is well-known to audiences from both his hilarious stand-up routine, and also from his many television appearances (Seinfeld, The King of Queens). Now here's your chance to catch him live, at the world-famous Improv. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv hosts a showcase for comedians competing for a spot on the Carson Daily Show. Come out and see top comedians compete for a spot. Learn more...

Hosted by Lesley Wolff, One Night Standable at the Hollywood Improv features a line-up of fresh faces from the comedy scene, along with special guests. Learn more...

5 Comedians, 5 Mics, One show! Storyteller Jay Larson begins each show with a story on a certain topic, lets say weddings. Maybe Jay will talk about the time he split his pants down the back with no underwear and continued to dance the night away. Then each comic rifs on past experiences they have had at weddings until the show takes momentum. Learn more...

The world's best Irish comics are regulars at this show: Greg Fitzsimmons, Kathleen Madigan, Jimmy Dore, Shay Duffin the list goes on. Plus celebrities who drop by have included:: Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock, Dave Attell, Dom Irrea, Andy Dick and more. Learn more...

In partnership with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, the Hollywood Improv presents The Happy Show. Featuring an awesome line up of comedians each month. Past performers have included Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall), Nick Swardson (Terry from Reno 911), and Cheslea Handler (The Cheslea Handler Show on E!). Learn more...

Bring the family and enjoy stand-up comedy from teens across the country at the Hollywood Improv. This is PG-rated humor that is fun for everyone. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv presents comedian Steve Trevino. He was personally selected by Carlos Mencia to open up on the popular Three Amigos Comedy Tour, and he is currently a writer and cast member on Carlos Mencia's Comedy Central show, The Mind of Mencia. Learn more...

Come and see the new faces of comedy before they become famous. Watch up and coming comics perform under pressure for the Improv booking agent. This show is your only chance to see new comics up close before they become famous. Learn more...

Greg Fitzsimmons recently won the Jury Award for best stand-up comedian at the Aspen Comedy Festival. He has appeared on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Late Show with David Letterman, two pilots for Comedy Central and VH1, and is a recurring substitute for Jackie the Jokeman on The Howard Stern Show. Learn more...

True Hollywood Stories is a unique show featuring top comedians who are brave enough to reveal what actually goes on behind the scenes of your favorite movies and television shows. Don't miss this chance to celebrate Hollywood in all its casting couch, red carpet, drug-fueled glory. Featuring Doug Benson, Greg Fitzsimmons, Andy Kindler, Jen Kirkman, and Nate Craig. Learn more...

Come see Improv favorites in a no-holds-barred display of comedy, featuring comics from Letterman, The Tonight Show, Comedy Central, and more. Learn more...

Maz Jobrani is a regular cast member on ABC's "The Knights of Prosperity," a former regular on the Fox sitcom "Life on a Stick," and is best known for his role as "Moly" in Ice Cube's "Friday After Next." He appears with Marc Maron, known for his incisive cultural and political commentary, mystical ruminations and neurotic insights into human nature. Learn more...

You see them on MySpace, now see them in person at MySpace Comedy Night, which has been a hit since it started last year at the Hollywood Improv. Since then, comedians like Bobby Lee (Mad TV), David Spade (Joe Dirt, Showbiz Show), Sarah Silverman (SNL, Jesus is Magic) and Joe Rogan (Fear Factor) have taken the stage. Learn more...

There's more than one way to rock a mic and move the crowd as the performers at Jam Session prove with their versatile talents. Featuring a lineup of hip musical comedy acts who blend hilarity with harmony, Jam Session is a true comedy concert. The debut performance of this new show will feature the talents of Hard n' Phirm, J. Chris Newberg, Owen Benjamin and more. Learn more...

There's more than one way to rock a mic and move the crowd as the performers at Jam Session prove. Featuring a lineup of hip musical comedy acts who blend hilarity with harmony, Jam Session is a true comedy concert. The debut performance of this new show will feature Hard n' Phirm, J. Chris Newberg, Owen Benjamin and more. Learn more...

Manhattan's Dov Davidoff is one of the rising stars in stand-up comedy today. His strange, offbeat delivery combined with his unique material make him stand out. Dov has appeared on his own Comedy Central special, Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, Premium Blend, and the Tonight Show, and had a supporting role in the football film Invincible. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv welcomes Bil Dwyer, who has appeared on "Last Comic Standing," "Ally McBeal," and "The Larry Sanders Show," and has hosted "Battlebots" and "Extreme Dodgeball." He's also a regular comedy commentator on VH1's series "I Love the '70s," "I Love the '80s" and "I Love the '90s." Learn more...

Stand-up comic Craig Robinson has been a favorite of Goldstar Events' members for years, and now his work is starting to come to the attention of a wider audience. Craig currently co-stars as "Darryl" on NBC's Emmy Award-winning show "The Office." Other TV credits include FX's Lucky, Comedy Central's Premium Blend and HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Learn more...

Jason Stuart has become one of the top openly gay actor/comics in the country and is now touring with his live show "The Looking for Mr. Right Comedy Tour." In addition to his appearances on "Will & Grace," "Strong Medicine," "Providence" and "The Drew Carey Show," Jason is best known for his recurring role on the ABC sitcom "My Wife & Kids" starring Damon Wayans, playing a gay shrink. Learn more...

Watch the best up and coming comics vie for a spot on VH1's hit show, Best Week Ever, featuring current cast member Doug Benson. Learn more...

Ha Ha Hanukkah has become not just a comedy show, but also a celebration of community and a destination party for the holidays. Now in its fourth year, it offers the best Jewish comedians from The Tonight Show, David Letterman, Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central, and NBC's Last Comic Standing. You never know who's going to drop in and join the festivities! Learn more...

Take in some great comedy at the world-famous Improv during this last Thursday of the month comedy bash. The show features a powerhouse line-up of some of the best comics the Improv has to offer. Learn more...

Comedian Kris Martinez, former host of the popular Latino Nights at the Hollywood Improv hosts a Tuesday night multi-cultural mix of today's hottest comedians from TV, stage, and screen. You never know who'll pop in. Following the show is Kris' V.I.P. after party, with music and dancing. Come to the show, stay for the party. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv welcomes Doug Stanhope, former co-host of Comedy Central's The Man Show and host of the DVD Girls Gone Wild. In 2002, he was named one of the Top Ten Comics to Watch by both Variety and the Hollywood Reporter. Learn more...

Penn Grad Lesley Wolff Presents An Evening Of Ivy League Comedy at the Hollywood Improv. Featuring comedians from Harvard, Yale, Brown, Princeton, Penn, Columbia, Cornell and Dartmouth, plus some very special guests. Learn more...

Start your weekend off right with this fun-filled comedy event at the world-famous Improv. Learn more...

MTV execs stop by the Hollywood Improv to scout talent. This show may include some of the next big stars on MTV. Learn more...

Learn How Not to Suck as an Emcee at this comedy workshop, hosted by comedian Dan Rosenberg at the world-famous Improv. Participants will learn the rules of the road when it comes to hosting, straight from a man who's been on more stages than Wells Fargo. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv welcomes Dana Gould and Dov Davidoff. Currently a producer on The Simpsons, Gould wrote and produced the short film "Soul Mates," and appears in the film "The Aristocrats." Davidoff has become somewhat of a regular fixture on Comedy Central, having performed on Premium Blend, Chappelle's Show and Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn. Learn more...

Steve Byrne is a multicutural, multitalented comedian that has been featured on Comedy Central and at comedy clubs throughout New York. Now he's headlining at the world-famous Improv. Learn more...

The world-famous Hollywood Improv presents After Hours with Owen Benjamin, where some of TV's best (and drunkest) comedians stick around for some late night laughs. The after hours show is a combination of comedy, music, and a lot of alcohol. Learn more...

A match made in toker heaven . . . High Times Magazine and the Hollywood Improv team up to bring you the show that has caused quite a "buzz" in Hollywood for the past year. Find out why the L.A. Times called High Times Comedy Night a "Top Comedy Pick," why LA Weekly said it's "Completely Recommended!" and Defamer.com called it "Funny even if you aren't totally baked!" Learn more...

The world-famous Improv's Late Night Lounge welcomes Andy Kindler ("Everybody Loves Raymond" and "Ellen") and His Big Time Showbusiness Friends for a night of hilarious stand-up comedy. Learn more...

The Hollywood Improv presents comedians Mike Birbiglia and Daniel Tosh in a show that will be taped for Comedy Central. Comedian Mike Birbiglia tours nationally and has appeared on The Late Show with David Letterman. Daniel Tosh, one of the country's most-requested headliners, entertains audiences with his high-energy style of comedy, which includes improv and audience participation. Learn more...

Youth Revolution Comedy is a showcase of the best young talent in America, along with some amazing special guests. Fast-paced, funny, and never afraid to walk the line, Youth Revolution is the perfect late night show. And you never know who is going to drop by - past guests include Dave Chappelle and Robin Williams! Learn more...

Late Last Thursday happens every last Thursday of the month at 10pm at the Hollywood Improv. Louis Ferrara and Jordy Fox produce an all star headliner comedy show jam-packed with comics from HBO, The Tonight Show and Comedy Central. Each month, Late Last Thursday provides an A+ lineup. Learn more...

Chelsea Handler is an accomplished stand-up comic making appearances all across the country. She can be seen regularly on the Oxygen network show Girls Behaving Badly, on the E! Channel as a regular commentator, on the Tonight Show as a correspondent, as well as in many TV guest appearances. Chelsea's new book My Horizontal Life - A Collection of One-Night Stands is available on Amazon. She currently is starring in her own television show: The Chelsea Handler show on the E! Channel. Learn more...

Radio and TV talk show host Adam Carolla performs at the Hollywood Improv along with a star-studded line-up of friends, including Dave Attell, Jeff Ross, David Alan Grier, Russel Peters and more! Learn more...

Scott Kennedy is one of the only comedians that can do a 45-minute set without ever mentioning his sexuality and get a standing ovation; and can turn around and do another 45-minute set centered around his sexuality. Scott is one of the founders of The Gay Comedy Jam, which the Hollywood Reporter said "is the most successful gay comedy show to ever tour!" Learn more...

Comedian Rich Vos, from the hit NBC show Last Comic Standing, headlines at the world-famous Improv. The excitement of a Rich Vos show comes from his unique, no-holds-barred perspective on relationships, divorce and parenthood. He is a regular on Comedy Central's Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn, has appeared in his own Comedy Central Half-Hour Special, as well as The View, The Rosie O'Donnel Show, Chappelle's Show, and he was the first white performer to appear on HBO's Def Comedy Jam. Learn more...

Come to the world famous Hollywood Improv on Saturday for a lineup of top comedians. Each Saturday night features a new lineup of comics. (Read full event description for this week's lineup.) Learn more...