SF Sketchfest 2023

This show is sold out. A select number of tickets may be available at the door.

MISSION TO ZYXX is an improvised science fiction podcast following a team of ambassadors as they attempt to establish diplomatic relations with planets in the remote and chaotic ZYXX QUADRANT of the TREMILLION SECTOR. They work for the benevolent and harmonious FEDERATED ALLIANCE, which has recently defeated the evil GALACTIC MONARCHY. The Federated Alliance is definitely less evil.

The Alliance's newest recruit is AMBASSADOR PLECK DECKSETTER, a naive, gung-ho farm boy whose crew includes trusty, know-it-all droid C-53, and hulking, omnisexual security officer DAR. They travel aboard the outdated, sentient starship THE BARGAREAN JADE - aka BARGIE - who has as many ex-husbands as stories about her glory days. Their mission is nominally overseen by JUNIOR MISSIONS OPERATIONS MANAGER NERMUT BUNDALOY, a striving, entry-level bureaucrat yearning for respect.

Well, that at least describes Season 1. Our 5th and final season is underway!

Mission to Zyxx is a proud member of the MAXIMUM FUN podcast network, whose members make the show possible and receive tons of exclusive bonus content.

The 2023 SF Sketchfest Mission Crew are:
Allie Kokesh
Winston Noel
Moujan Zolfaghari
Alden Ford
Jeremy Bent
Seth Lind
Shane O’Connell
with guest Ify Nwadiwe

($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Alden Ford

Alden is a director, writer and performer. He was raised in the wilds of Alaska, studied Theater at Whitman College in Washington State, and has lived in NYC since 2004. He was a regular performer, director and host at the UCB in NY from 2006 until its demise in 2020. He also works... Read More →

Allie Kokesh

Allie is a former UCB NY improviser and sketch writer. She is a two-time WGA Award nominee and has written for NBC, MTV, Netflix, Gimlet, and Wondery. She is one of the co-creators of "Mission to Zyxx," a sci-fi audio-comedy series on Maximum Fun. And, she would like you to know that... Read More →

Ify Nwadiwe

Ify is a stand-up comedian born and raised in Los Angeles, he has appeared on "@midnight," "Son of Zorn," "Workaholics," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Key and Peele." Ify was a staff writer on the second season of "You Can Do Better" (TruTV), "@midnight" (FOD), and was most recently a... Read More →

Jeremy Bent

Jeremy is a writer, actor, and comedian, who can currently be heard as Chief Washington Bureau Chief Jonathan Keene on "Tooning Out the News" on Comedy Central. In addition to the beloved sci-fi comedy podcast "Mission to Zyxx," he also co-created and hosts the comedy podcast "Nice... Read More →

Moujan Zolfaghari

Moujan Zolfaghari is an Emmy-award nominated writer, actor and VO-artist who has been on TV ("At Home with Amy Sedaris," "Last Week Tonight," "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt"), heard on TV ("Tooning Out The News," "Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai"), written for TV (TBS's "The Detour... Read More →

Seth Lind

Seth is a comedy writer, performer and audio producer in New York. He created and hosted the podcast festival "Cast Party," beamed live into 600 movie theaters. He improvises with "Thank You, Robot," hosted the live storytelling show "Told," and has written for The New Yorker’s... Read More →

Shane O'Connell

Shane moved from Seattle to Brooklyn in 2007 to pursue music and audio engineering at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. Since then he’s worked on projects for several artists including Ben Harper, Half Waif, and NAO, and has 4+ years experience directing audiobooks for the publisher... Read More →

Winston Noel

Winston is a writer and improviser. He has performed with the Upright Citizen Brigade NY house teams Grandma’s Ashes, and musical improv team Baby Wants Candy. He has also been in a bunch of videos for CollegeHumor, UCBComedy and ImprovEverywhere. He is a co-creator and cast member... Read More →

Friday January 20, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

10:30pm PST

The George Lucas Talk Show (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

The George Lucas Talk Show is an improvised cult talk show in New York City hosted by comedian Connor Ratliff, who appears as George Lucas, the creator of "Star Wars," interviewing real guests as themselves in a panel format. He is joined by sidekick, Watto, played by Griffin Newman. The show premiered in 2014, and was performed monthly live on stage at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre and throughout most of the pandemic on Planet Scum, Chris Gethard's Twitch network. The show is produced and booked by Patrick Cotnoir. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Connor Ratliff

Connor Ratliff is an actor/comedian and creator of the critically acclaimed podcast, Dead Eyes.In addition to recurring roles on "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" and "Search Party," his credits include "Orange Is The New Black," "The Chris Gethard Show," "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver... Read More →

Griffin Newman

Griffin Newman is an actor, comedian, writer and podcaster raised in New York City, where he still resides.Griffin is the creator and co-host of the critically acclaimed movie podcast, "Blank Check with Griffin and David" alongside film critic David Sims of The Atlantic. Since launching... Read More →

Patrick Cotnoir

Patrick Cotnoir is a Los Angeles based producer and talent booker. He has produced way too many shows over the years including "The Chris Gethard Show," "The President Show," and "ASSSSCAT 3000." He's currently the Talent Booker at the EXACTLY RIGHT podcast network, the producer... Read More →

Friday January 20, 2023 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

1:00pm PST

improv4Humans

Few names are as synonymous with improv as Matt Besser. Founding member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and a regular performer in the world-famous show ASSSSCAT, Matt has brought his talents to the Earwolf network and returns for a live version at SF Sketchfest with a fully improvised podcast featuring the best improvisers in the universe. With Ronnie Adrian, Ify Nwadiwe, Carl Tart and more. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Carl Tart

Carl was born in the great state of Mississippi and raised in the mean streets of West LA. Some TV credits include "Transparent," "Lethal Weapon," "Comedy Bang! Bang!" and "Brooklyn Nine-Nine". He has been a staff writer on "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "MadTV" and IFC's "Brockmire." You... Read More →

Ify Nwadiwe

Matt Besser

Raised a proud Razorback in Little Rock, Arkansas, Matt Besser attended Amherst College where he learned how to collect CDs. After graduating, Matt toured the Midwest doing stand-up, while taking improvisation direction from Del Close at Chicago’s Improv Olympic Theater. In Chicago... Read More →

Ronnie Adrian

Originally from South Carolina, Ronnie is now a performer based out of Los Angeles. He performs in cities all around the country and you can often catch him with his various groups most notably The Dragons and THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women). He does other things besides comedy but... Read More →

Saturday January 21, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Behind the Bastards (SOLD OUT)

This show is SOLD OUT. Tickets may be available at the door night-of.

Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. ($35 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Robert Evans

Robert Evans is a former editor at Cracked.com and author of the ridiculous book "A Brief History of Vice." Over the course of his career, he’s reported from war zones in Iraq and Ukraine, experimented on his co-workers with strange ancient narcotics and interviewed hundreds of... Read More →

Saturday January 21, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

10:30pm PST

THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women)

“THE BIG TEAM" (formerly known as White Women) is an improv team of all black men based in Los Angeles. Formed after meeting at the UCB Black History Month Show in 2013, this team has been featured at theaters all over Los Angeles and the country, having headlined festivals in Portland, DC, Austin, NYC, and more. Collectively they have written and produced videos for Comedy Central, College Humor and Funny or Die, and individually they’ve written and acted in a lot of your favorite TV shows. They were named on Vulture’s annual list of “Comedians You Should and Will Know” in 2018. With special guest Tim Meadows!

THE BIG TEAM is:
Ronnie Adrian ("Key & Peele," "Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far on Foot")
Zeke Nicholson ("AP Bio," "The Good Place")
Ify Nwadiwe ("@Midnight," TwitchTV)
Ishmel Sahid ("Cousins For Life," "Kingdom")
Carl Tart ("MadTV," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine")
Lamar Woods ("New Girl," "Brooklyn 99") ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Carl Tart

Ify Nwadiwe

Ishmel Sahid

Ishmel Sahid is an actor and improviser, known for his role as Clark on "Cousins For Life," Jamal on "Kingdom," and as a member of UCB's all-black improv group, THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women).

Lamar Woods

Lamar Woods is a comedic writer-actor from Atlanta, GA. He moved to Los Angeles, where he was awarded a full scholarship at the Upright Citizens Brigade (UCB) through their diversity initiative. Lamar can be seen in sketch group THE BIG TEAM (FKA White Women) –the first all-black... Read More →

Ronnie Adrian

Tim Meadows

Tim Meadows began his comedic career in the Chicago area, including on the Mainstage at The Second City. Throughout his career, he has performed improv, acted in both television and film, done voice work, toured as a stand-up comedian, and more. Having spent ten seasons at "SNL" (1991-2000... Read More →

Zeke Nicholson

Zeke is a performer/writer from the hard streets of Rhinebeck, New York, an idyllic small town where he endured hardship every day as the son of a loving college professor and one of 3.5 black kids at his high school. He attended Williams College in Massachusetts, where he was a decathlete... Read More →

Saturday January 21, 2023 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

4:00pm PST

Hey Riddle Riddle (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

Riddles! Puzzles! WhoDunnits! Adal Rifai, Erin Keif and JPC try and solve a few of these every episode while discussing and dissecting along the way. You can play along while listening but can you solve the questions before we do?? (You absolutely will.) ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Adal Rifai

Adal Rifai is an improviser, podcaster, producer and writer in Chicago. Adal performs at iO Theater with weekly show "Whirled News Tonight" and teaches improv at University of Illinois at Chicago. He co-hosts the podcast "Hello From the Magic Tavern" as Chunt the shapeshifter and... Read More →

Erin Keif

Erin Keif is originally from Massachusetts but now lives in Chicago. The fish is worse in Chicago. She is a sketch and improv performer at the iO Theater and CiC Theater. She has also appeared on the "Hello From the Magic Tavern" as Momo the Mouse. She wrote John C. Reilly fan mail... Read More →

John Patrick "JPC" Coan

John Patrick Coan is a Chicago-based improviser, podcaster, and streamer. You can find him on stage at iO Chicago performing with "Whirled News Tonight" and "Devil’s Daughter," on-screen Thursday nights at twitch.tv/OneShotRPG, in your ears on the "Campaign" podcast, and on Twitter... Read More →

Sunday January 22, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet!

Lottie Platchett Took a Hatchet by Justin Elizabeth Sayre

Lottie Platchett, spinster and bird enthusiast, stands accused of brutally murdering her father and step-mother with a hatchet, and while the rhyming doesn't help her case, (Hatchet-Platchett? The jokes write themselves.) Lottie pleads her innocence. In a hilarious riff on the legends of 19th Century murder, Lottie Platchett brings together an all-star cast including Drew Droege, Tom Lenk, Ryan Garcia, Tom Detrinis and Kirsten Vangsness to create a weird and wonderful camp take on all those grizzly tales of murder that have now become American lore. Did she do it? Did she do it alone? Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of a spinster? Only Lottie Platchett knows. Directed by Jessica Hanna. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Drew Droege

Drew Droege is an alum of The Groundlings Sunday Company and has been teaching at the school since 2006. He’s also taught improv workshops at University of Southern California, Indiana University, and Wake Forest University, where he obtained a BA in theatre. Drew occasionally performs... Read More →

Kirsten Vangsness

Kirsten Vangsness is a dedicated member of the Los Angeles theatre community as both an actor and a playwright. She is long time member of Hollywood’s Theatre of Note and has done lots play at lots of places including but not limited to: Boston Court "Everything You Touch" (Ovation... Read More →

Ryan Garcia

Ryan has been acting professionally since he was a child in Miami, FL. He's been on stage in LA with "30 Minute Musicals," "Ravenswood Manor" at the Celebration Theatre, and the new musical "Found" with IAMA Theatre. He was featured as Domingo on Community, and most recently as Dude... Read More →

Tom Detrinis

Originally from Long Island, Tom came to Los Angeles by way of Buffalo, and is no stranger to the the stage -- on and off. From producing, directing and/or performing to working in television, film and on the web, he has enjoyed being stupid and making others laugh at his own expense... Read More →

Tom Lenk

Tom Lenk is a SAG award-winning actor, comedian & accidental Instagram Superstar! His Stage and Screen work include starring roles in "Transparent," "HBO's Room 104," "American Housewife," "Zac & Mia,” “Workin’ Moms,” "Bones,” "Episodes," "The Witches of East End," "Cabin... Read More →

Sunday January 22, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Select Thine Own Journey — A Drag Show (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

Will you answer the call to adventure? Can you survive the deep dark forest? Will you save the land from imminent peril, and can you do it… in a wig? Well, lucky for you, you have an avatar in some of San Francisco’s top drag talent!

Four of the Bay’s fiercest drag kings, queens, and in-betweens have been thrust into a fantasy world, meeting danger at every turn. And YOU, the audience, will decide their fate! When these performers are literally lip syncing for their lives, it will be up to the audience to decide if they finish big with “I Will Survive” or end up “In the Arms of an Angel." Do you have what it takes to help them on their sickening quest? Then glam up and head out to SELECT THINE OWN JOURNEY!

Media Meltdown is a queer celebration of cult media, weirdo pop culture, and childhood nostalgia hosted by San Francisco-based drag performers and “roommates” (in the Biblical sense) Franzia Kafka & Piranha. We’re known for bringing you the themes no other drag show dares to tackle!
($30 Front/Center, $20 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Media Meltdown

MEDIA MELTDOWN is a queer celebration of cult media, weirdo pop culture, and childhood nostalgia hosted by San Francisco-based drag performers and "roommates" (in the Biblical sense) Franzia Kafka & Piranha. We're known for bringing you the themes no other drag show dares to tackle... Read More →

Tuesday January 24, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Kyle Gordon with Don't Watch This Show Live!

Kyle Gordon is a New York based comedian, actor, writer and improviser, and he has fun every day. He has recently emerged as one of the most popular comedians on TikTok, with over 2.9 million followers and nearly 127 million likes. In addition to creating comedy online, he can also be found performing to sold out crowds across the country.

His work has been featured on Comedy Central and Adult Swim, as well as Fast Company, Insider, Buzzfeed, Sports Illustrated, Time Out New York and many more. He has been a featured performer at New York Comedy Festival, Red Clay Comedy Festival, Boston Comedy Arts Festival, New York Comic-Con and San Francisco Sketchfest.

Don't Watch This Show Live is "SNL" meets Funny or Die meets San Francisco comedy. Founded in 2012 by Bert DiVietri and Ryan Cronin this show is a non stop laughfest. Videos, improv, stand up and sketches all come together for this group. Hosted by Brooke Heinichen. ($30 Front/Center, $20 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in her schedule, Krista Fatka will no longer be appearing. Brooke Heinichen has been added.

Artists

Brooke Heinichen

Brooke is a San Francisco stand-up comedian. She is a comedy club regular all over the San Francisco Bay Area, who placed third overall in the 2021 World Series of Comedy and won 2019 Rooster T Feather's comedy competition. Originally from Ohio, Brooke talks fast, smiles a lot, and... Read More →

Don't Watch this Show LIVE!

San Francisco meets SNL. Love sketch, improv, video sketch, music, and much more. Don't Watch This Show LIVE has everything you're wanting from a sketch troupe based out of San Francisco.

Kyle Gordon

Kyle is a New York based comedian, actor, writer and improviser, and he has fun every day. He has recently emerged as one of the most popular comedians on TikTok, with over 2.9 million followers and nearly 127 million likes. In addition to creating comedy online, he can also be found... Read More →

Wednesday January 25, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Killing My Lobster / Cobranauts

Killing My Lobster has been San Francisco's premier sketch comedy group since 1997. Today, KML produces original shows year round, as well as teaching a full roster of sketch comedy writing and acting classes. KML creates fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh both in SF and the greater Bay Area. With an opening set by Santa Monica's Cobranauts, seven time winners of the House Improv Team Tournament at the Westside Comedy Theater. Hosted by Janelle Draper. ($25 Front/Center, $20 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Mark Smalls is no longer appearing. Janelle Draper has been added.

Artists

Cobranauts

Cobranauts do fast-paced improv and strike quickly (much like a Cobra) and are totally out there (like an astronaut). The longest running house team at the Westside Comedy Theater in Santa Monica, CA and seven-time winners of the improv tournament there, the 'nauts are excited to... Read More →

Cole Stratton

Cole Stratton is the co-founder of SF Sketchfest, the San Francisco Comedy Festival, a month-long annual event highlighting the best in improv, sketch, stand-up, TV and film comedy, which celebrates its twentieth year in January 2023. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and performed... Read More →

Janelle Draper

Janelle Draper is a bi-coastal comedian, actress, and writer. She’s been described as unapologetic, uncensored and unladylike. She started doing stand-up in LA when she was an NBC Page working on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.”Recently she was named runner-up of the Boston... Read More →

Killing My Lobster

Killing My Lobster has been San Francisco's premier sketch comedy group since 1997. Today, KML produces original shows year-round, as well as teaching a full roster of sketch comedy writing and acting classes. KML creates fast, smart, fearless sketch comedy that makes people laugh... Read More →

Thursday January 26, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

BriTANick (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

BriTANicK is Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher. They have written for "Saturday Night Live," and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." They've made a bunch of sketch comedy videos on the internet that were seen by a lot of people and made them roughly zero dollars. They love performing live more than anything else in this world and would like you to come see their show. With guest Brent Weinbach. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Brent Weinbach

Brent is a winner and recipient of the Andy Kaufman Award, which is given out once a year to recognize innovation in stand-up comedy. He is also responsible for various internet video sensations such as Gangster Party Line, Mind Jack,and Ultimate Drumming Technique, as well as the... Read More →

Brian McElhaney

Brian McElhaney was born in Atlanta, Georgia. He met Nick Kocher at summer camp. He studied Film at NYU.He has acted in "How I Met Your Mother," "Balls Out," "Searching for Sonny," "Much Ado About Nothing," "Mercy," "Young Adult," "The Amazing Spider Man 2," and "Unforgettable." He... Read More →

Nick Kocher

Nick Kocher is a stand-up and writer living in LA. He has written for "Saturday Night Live," "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia," and the occasional Marvel comic book. He is also one-half of the sketch group BriTANicK, also performing at SF Sketchfest. You can see him perform live... Read More →

Friday January 27, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

10:30pm PST

Smug Shift

In 2004, then-local comedians Brent Weinbach and Moshe Kasher began producing a comedy show in Oakland called Smug Shift. The show took stand-up out of the comedy clubs and dropped it into rock venues and warehouse spaces, reaching out to a crowd that wouldn't normally go out to see comedy. Smug Shift has been selling out since and has become a fixture of Oakland's flourishing art and music scene. Don't miss this special revival only at SF Sketchfest. Featuring special guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Bobcat Goldthwait, Mary Lynn Rajskub and Robin Tran. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Bobcat Goldthwait

Over the past several months, Bobcat has been on the creative fast track. As one of the most recognizable comedians in show business, Goldthwait unleashed his one of a kind brand of comedy in his new Showtime one hour special entitled “You Don’t Look the Same Either.” The new... Read More →

Brent Weinbach

Demi Adejuyigbe

Demi Adejuyigbe is a comedian, writer, performer, and musically-inclined goofball (Pitchfork deemed him the “Weird Al” of his generation) who was first discovered on the internet and has gone on to write for shows such as NBC’s "The Good Place," Marvel’s "New Warriors," Cartoon... Read More →

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Mary Lynn Rajskub is an actress, comedian and writer, best known for playing ‘Chloe’ on the Fox drama "24" and also ‘Gail the Snail’ from "It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia". You have also seen her in "Night School", "Safety Not Guaranteed", "Wilson", "Little Miss Sunshine... Read More →

Moshe Kasher

Moshe Kasher. Comedian. Child Genius. Jew. Jew Comedian. OBGYN. Pleasure center. Good tipper. Guiding light. Beefcake.Featured on: NBC, E!’s "Chelsea Lately," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," Comedy Central’s "Drunk History," "@midnight," "Conan," "Carson Daly," Showtime’s "Shameless... Read More →

Robin Tran

Robin Tran was named one of Just For Laugh's New Faces of 2021. Based in Orange County, Robin started her life presenting as a male named Robert Tran. In 2015, she came out as a transgender woman and has been performing as Robin ever since. In 2018, she appeared on Comedy Central's... Read More →

Friday January 27, 2023 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Stand-Up

4:20pm PST

Doug Loves Movies

Doug Benson has hosted the weekly comedy podcast "Doug Loves Movies" since 2006, which is recorded in front of live audiences in Los Angeles and at clubs all over the U.S. Benson and his guests talk about movies and then play movie related games. Guests have included such notables as John Lithgow, film critic Leonard Maltin, Brian Posehn, Zach Galifianakis, Sarah Silverman, Patton Oswalt and Jon Hamm. If you love movies, you'll love DOUG LOVES MOVIES! With guests Demi Adejuyigbe, Paget Brewster, Amy Miller and Arden Myrin. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Amy Miller

Amy Miller was one of Comedy Central's "Up Next" comics for 2018, and was a breakout favorite in Season 9 of "Last Comic Standing." She has a half hour comedy special on Epix! Her Comedy Central Presents set has been viewed over 3 million times on Youtube and Facebook. She was also... Read More →

Arden Myrin

Actress, writer, and comedian Arden Myrin became a new cast member on Showtime’s "Shameless" Season 7, and will be on the upcoming Netflix series "Insatiable." She recently appeared in the world premiere of Steve Martin’s new play "Meteor Shower." As a comedian, Arden headlines... Read More →

Demi Adejuyigbe

Doug Benson

Doug Benson is known for his popular podcasts ("Doug Loves Movies" and "Getting Doug With High"), his films ("Super High Me," "The Greatest Movie Ever Rolled," "Chronic-Con: Episode 420"), appearances on TV shows like "@midnight," "The Trailer Park Boys" and "You're The Worst," and... Read More →

Paget Brewster

Paget Brewster stars as Emily Prentiss on the wildly popular CBS show “Criminal Minds”. She also joined the cast of “Community” for season 6 on Yahoo as Greendale’s CFO Frankie Dart. She plays the morphine-addicted matriarch Dodo on Comedy Central’s series “Another Period... Read More →

Saturday January 28, 2023 4:20pm - 6:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Everything's Great! (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

A lovely, fun, cool, sexy, nice, rad, fun, chill, good, sexy, dope, really cool, fun, great, fun, neat, charming, and very cool standup comedy show with special guests and honestly I forgot what I was supposed to write here. Hosted by Demi Adejuyigbe, Nick Kocher and Addie Weyrich, with guests Natasha Leggero, Isa Medina and Brian Sullivan. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in her schedule, Ginny Hogan is no longer appearing. Isa Medina and Brian Sullivan have been added.

Artists

Addie Weyrich

Addie Weyrich is a NY and LA-based comedian, actor, writer, and host. Philadelphia Magazine named her “Comedian on the Rise” in their Best of Philly 2017 roundup and Time Out New York has accurately labeled her as a “lovable loony toon.” After hosting shows monthly at Union... Read More →

Brian Sullivan

Brian has also brought his vivacious energy to television commercials, hosting musical events and producing comedy showcases at his Home club loonees comedy corner in Colorado Springs.Brian is a ball of fun, an audience favorite, and an overall good time so strap in and prepare to... Read More →

Demi Adejuyigbe

Isa Medina

Isa Medina is a Latinx LA-based comic. She runs a weekly stand up comedy show at the infamous West Hollywood spot Formosa Cafe, which is not stressful at all. You can find her doing stand up at The Hollywood Improv and Comedy Store. She is co-host and creator of the podcast "Sounds... Read More →

Natasha Leggero

Natasha Leggero is an accomplished actress, writer, and stand-up comedian whose garnered attention across film, television and the web. Leggero created, wrote, produced and starred in the Comedy Central sitcom, "Another Period," after stealing the public eye with her appearances on... Read More →

Nick Kocher

Saturday January 28, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Stand-Up

10:30pm PST

3Peat / TSTMRKT

3Peat is a critically acclaimed and award winning Improv/Sketch/Stand Up Group. The members met while performing and teaching at The Second City and iO Theater in Chicago. Tired of each being the only minority in their shows, the group came together to create their own brand of comedy that fits their high energy and experiences. The team boasts members that write and perform in television, film, and on stage across the world. Our cast has worked on or currently works on "Saturday Night Live," "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," "Popstar," "Disjointed" (Netflix), "Wild 'N Out," "50 Central" (BET), Comedy Central, "Brooklyn 99" (NBC), "Big Mouth" (Netflix), "The Amber Ruffin Show" (Peacock), NBC's "Chicago Med," "Don't Worry, He Won't Get Far On Foot," "Julius" (NYTVF), "Bouncers," Second City ETC, Second City Main Stage, Second City Touring Company, and numerous commercials.

3Peat is:
Lisa Beasley
Shantira Jackson
Nnamdi Ngwe
Dewayne Perkins
Allison Ringhand
Patrick Rowland
John Thibodeaux

With an opening set from Las Vegas' TSTMRKT, Hosted by Alexandria Love. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

3Peat

3Peat is a critically acclaimed and award winning Improv/Sketch/Stand Up Group. The members met while performing and teaching at The Second City and iO Theater in Chicago. Tired of each being the only minority in their shows, the group came together to create their own brand of comedy... Read More →

Alexandria Love

Alexandria Love is a stand-up comic, TV writer, and actor from Oakland, California. After graduating college in 2014, she's spent time performing at clubs, colleges, and venues all over the country. She's performed at festivals like SF Sketchfest, Oakland Comedy Festival, and South... Read More →

TSTMRKT

TSTMKRT (Test Market) was created on a Greyhound bus between Cleveland, Ohio and Las Vegas, NV. Having only one actor to work with and no money for a set or props, I decided to create everything with sound effects. Since there was no one to run the sound, I had to cut and paste everything... Read More →

Saturday January 28, 2023 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

1:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman has been making us laugh for nearly 50 years, first as a founding member of the Groundlings and then as an original cast member of "Saturday Night Live." A prolific voice actor and writer, her legendary resume has helped create a blueprint for the comedy world and we're honored to call her a longtime friend of the festival. Join us as Laraine is feted by her friends and colleagues with a lively onstage tribute and conversation featuring Fred Armisen, Dana Gould, Maurice LaMarche, Phil LaMarr, Rob Paulsen and Cole Stratton. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a scheduling conflict, Wendi-McLendon Covey will no longer be appearing. Fred Armisen and Phil LaMarr have been added.

Artists

Cole Stratton

Dana Gould

Dana Gould began his professional comedy career at the age of seventeen. Between ComedyCentral, HBO and Showtime, Dana has six solo stand-up comedy specials to his credit. He has appeared on "The Late Show with David Letterman, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "CONAN," and much more.As an actor... Read More →

Fred Armisen

Fred Armisen is one of the most diversely talented performers working today with credits that run the gamut from acting, producing, and writing in both comedy and music.He is the co-creator, co-writer and co-star of IFC’s "Portlandia" alongside Carrie Brownstein. He received an... Read More →

Laraine Newman

Laraine Newman is a native of Los Angeles and began her career at the age of 15 when the improv group she worked with was hired to bring culture and self-expression to the youth of East LA and South Central.After High School she went to Paris and studied mime with Marcel Marceau... Read More →

Maurice LaMarche

Maurice LaMarche is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian voice actor and former stand-up comedian. He is best known for his voice work in "Futurama" as Kif Kroker, as Egon Spengler in "The Real Ghostbusters," Verminous Skumm and Duke Nukem in "Captain Planet and the Planeteers," Big Bob... Read More →

Phil LaMarr

A Los Angeles native, Phil is an alumnus of Yale University and The Groundlings Theater and is perhaps best known as one of the original cast members of "MAD TV," “Hermes” on "Futurama," "Marvin" in "Pulp Fiction," “Green Lantern” on "Justice League" and as the voice of "Samurai... Read More →

Rob Paulsen

Maybe you’ve never heard of Rob Paulsen. But you’ve heard him. A lot.Maybe you don’t know Rob Paulsen, but you know "Pinky and the Brain," "Animaniacs," "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles," "Jimmy Neutron Boy Genius," and most of the other animated projects that Paulsen has been... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Tributes

4:00pm PST

Will You Accept This Rose?

"The Bachelor" super fan Arden Myrin ("Insatiable," "Shameless"), along with "Bachelor"-obsessed celebrity guests, discuss the latest "The Bachelor" episodes: tears, fantasy suites, and making sweet, sweet, love on the GREATEST COMEDY FRANCHISE OF ALL TIME -- "The Bachelor," "Bachelorette," and "Bachelor in Paradise." FANTASY! VICTORY! SUCCESS!! AMERICA!!! BONE ZONE!!! With guests Doug Benson, Paget Brewster, Mike Carrozza, Michael Hitchcock and Mary Lynn Rajskub. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Carl Tart will no longer be appearing. Michael Hitchcock has been added.

Artists

Arden Myrin

Doug Benson

Mary Lynn Rajskub

Michael Hitchcock

From his critically-acclaimed roles in film and television to his award-winning work as a writer and producer, Michael Hitchcock has earned a solid reputation in the entertainment industry.As an actor, Hitchcock is featured in two of 2011’s most popular films. He portrayed “Deputy... Read More →

Mike Carrozza

Mike Carrozza is a fun silly boy who loves you. From Montreal, Carrozza has made a name for himself as an energetic goofster and has appeared on incredible festivals like the Just For Laughs festival and High Plains Comedy Festival. Mike has worked with his favourite comedians and... Read More →

Paget Brewster

Sunday January 29, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Going Up with Sara Schaefer

In her new solo show, Sara Schaefer teaches you how to unlock your potential in this fake(?) seminar about defeating your hecklers, developing your TS (thick skin) and achieving total perfect comedy success. No matter your walk of life, you can make your dreams come true simply by Going Up!

“Schaefer herself has done spectacular work in almost every discipline of comedy and almost on every level, and now, with that wealth of experience and acclaim, is doing a perfectly biting satirical solo show on ‘how to become a comedian’.” - The Comedy Bureau

Artists

Sara Schaefer

Sara Schaefer is a critically acclaimed stand up comedian, writer, and artist. Her Comedy Central Stand Up Presents half hour special debuted in November 2019 and she was the co-host of MTV’s late night show "Nikki & Sara Live". Her stand up show Little White Box debuted to a sold-out... Read More →

Sunday January 29, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Magic, Mind Reading and Mayhem (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

Magic, Mind Reading and Mayhem: with Magicians Robert Strong, Jay Alexander, David Gerard, Andrew Evans, Snubby J, Colin Cloud and Kevin Blake, Hosted by Samson Koletkar
Produced by Robert Strong SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician

Awards, awards, and more awards. Five of the most awarded magicians Sketchfest could afford. Six completely different styles of magic in one show. From the friendly con artist Robert Strong, to the uniquely modern illusionist Andrew Evans, to the master of mind tricks Jay Alexander, to the storytelling illusionist Kevin Blake, and to the witty mind reader David Gerard -- and just added Colin Cloud and Snubby J! Over 150 years of combined experience crammed into 75 minutes of interactive magic, comedy, and mysteries of the mind. Hosted by Samson Koletkar. ($30 Front/Center, $20 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Due to a change in schedule, Jade is no longer appearing. Colin Cloud, Snubby J and Samson Koletkar have been added.

Artists

Andrew Evans

Andrew Evans is a professional illusionist and magic designer. In 2014, he founded and built The Magic Patio—a magic speakeasy tucked in a hidden corner of San Francisco—and his background in engineering and design helps him create unique illusions that have been featured at The... Read More →

Colin Cloud

Colin Cloud, has been described by the media as being the closest thing to a real life Sherlock Holmes. Originally hailing from Scotland, he has performed his sell out shows at the Edinburgh Festival, on Broadway, London’s West End and now nightly in Las Vegas at the Mirage. You... Read More →

David Gerard

David Gerard has been entertaining California for more than a decade, performing for CEOs and teams of companies like Airbnb, Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and countless others. His theater shows have sold out for the past five years in SF and he's also a consultant to some of the... Read More →

Jay Alexander

Mentalist/Magician Jay Alexander is the star of the Marrakech Magic Theater’s show "Mind Tricks!" It is the highest-rated show in San Francisco. A mixture of magic, psychology, and lies will have you on the edge of your seat in this innovative show of wonders.

Kevin Blake

As seen on "America’s Got Talent," "Penn & Teller: Fool Us," Empire's "Street Magic," in his sell-out show "The Illusionist" at the Palace Theater, Kevin Blake is a San Francisco-based, worldwide-performing magician, mentalist, and illusionist who blends genres of magic and sleight... Read More →

Robert Strong

Robert Strong was three times voted San Francisco's 'Best Magician' and twice voted San Francisco's 'Best Comedian' by the Bay Guardian. He has performed in 45 countries, in all 50 states, and twice at the White House. His biggest honor is being SF Sketchfest's Resident Magician... Read More →

Samson Koletkar

Samson Koletkar was born in Mumbai and raised Jewish. Growing up in the world's most crowded city, he spent most of his childhood years burning the midnight candles for earning a Masters Degree in Computer Software, thereby fulfilling his parent's dreams. He was named "10 Best Indian-Origin... Read More →

Snubby J

Snubby J (Kent Jenkins) is a musician and entertainer known for his highly-energetic performances playing the RimbaTubes, a homemade pipe instrument built with his father. What started as a hobby making YouTube videos in 2007, has since garnered Snubby J over 3 million followers across... Read More →

Tuesday January 31, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

The Bechdel Cast (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

After three years, the Bechdel Cast is back on tour and coming to San Francisco -- ever heard of it?? -- for a live show with SF Sketchfest! Join hosts Jamie Loftus and Caitlin Durante for an intersectional feminist analysis on San Francisco classic "George of the Jungle" that simply no one has ever asked for! Except you? Maybe? See you there! ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Caitlin Durante

Caitlin Durante is a writer, comedian, and story analyst. She performs all over the country and in festivals like the Women in Comedy Festival, the Out of Bounds Festival, and Edinburgh Fringe. She is the co-host of "The Bechdel Cast," a feminist movie podcast, and she hosts "Sludge... Read More →

Jamie Loftus

Jamie Loftus is a comedian and cartoonist living in Los Angeles if that's okay, but is from Boston originally, with your permission of course. She's written and performed on Comedy Central ("Irrational Fears"), Adult Swim ("Robot Chicken"), Super Deluxe ("Upgraded" and "Robot Takeover... Read More →

Wednesday February 1, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Filipino AF

Asian AF Presents: Filipino AF is a comedy variety show featuring the best Filipino American talent around. Improv, sketch, standup, and even some music and dance. (It's Filipinos after all!) The show started in LA, and we are STOKED to once again bring it to the Bay! With Joy Regullano, Allyn Pintal, PJ McCormick, Kevin Rivera, Alfred Aquino II, DarylJim Diaz, Amalia Aquino, Vince Yap, Jed Alcantara, Tony Garbanzos, Gilbert Galon, Melanie Anne Padernal, Jose Ver, Will Choi, Aivy Cordova and Professor Joi Barrios Leblanc. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Aivy Cordova

Originally from Hayward, Aivy Cordova (it's pronounced Ivy) began her stand-up career in San Francisco. After a 7-year hiatus to raise her son, she returned to the stage in 2016 and now performs regularly at venues throughout the Bay Area and Los Angeles, including Cobb's, Punch Line... Read More →

Alfred Aquino II

Alfred Aquino II is a writer, actor, comedian and filmmaker from Long Beach, CA. You can see him on various CollegeHumor shows such as "Game Changer" and "Breaking News." He has created content for Netflix, Xbox, Freeform and various celebrities like John Boyega, Jessica Chastain... Read More →

Allyn Pintal

Allyn Pintal is a writer and performer based in Los Angeles. She grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. She co-hosts/co-produces "The Dial-Up Show," a monthly improv and storytelling show at UCB. She is currently on the UCB Harold team "Vulture" and the UCB Maude team "Thirst Trap... Read More →

Amalia Aquino

Amalia Aquino is a writer, improviser, and visual artist in Los Angeles with roots in the Bay Area (Daly City!). She has performed on UCB’s Mess Hall team “Lotion’s 11” and performed improv and sketch on stages in Seattle, SF/Oakland, and LA. You can catch her on the web series... Read More →

DarylJim Diaz

DarylJim Diaz first started performing when he was a kid at his Filipino relatives' parties, singing on their karaoke machines! He dances hula when he visits the Big Island of Hawaii (where he is from)! DarylJim earned his BFA in Musical Theater at AMDA College and Conservatory of... Read More →

Gilbert Galon

Gilbert Galon is an actor and producer based in Los Angeles. He is the sidekick and a producer on the TigerBelly podcast with Bobby Lee. He is the host for the "Family Style" food series on HBO Max. He was a cast member of The CBS Comedy Showcase. He’s performed with LA's top talent... Read More →

Jed Alcantara

Jed Alcantara is a writer/performer from Riverside, California. He co-hosts the weekly improv show "Happy Hour with Miss Golightly" at the Upright Citizens Brigade theatre!Follow him on Instagram! @jedcant

Joi Barrios-Leblanc

Joi Barrios-Leblanc serves as a Lecturer teaching Filipino and Philippine Literature at the University of California, Berkeley while on leave as an Associate Professor from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD).She has a Ph.D. in Filipino and Philippine Literature at the... Read More →

Joy Regullano

Joy Regullano is a writer / actor / comedian based in LA who most recently wrote on the animated show Monsters At Work" on Disney Plus. Previously, she wrote on "Jelly," "Ben," and "Pogo" (a PBS Kids web series), "Kung Fu Panda: Dragon Knight" (Netflix / Dreamworks), the Netflix... Read More →

Kevin Rivera

Kevin Rivera is a member of the UCB Mess Hall team Bug Juice and can be found performing with his indie improv team "Thoughts and Prayers."

Melanie Anne Padernal

Melanie Anne Padernal is a Filipina-American actor and producer committed to amplifying stories that celebrate women and people of color. Her film projects have premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, and Slamdance Film Festival. Her on-screen... Read More →

Tony Garbanzos

Tony Garbanzos is a performer who’s raised and based in Southern California. He can be seen on watch commercials, BuzzFeed videos, and the Webby-honoree series, "#Ghostwriters." Tony regularly performs with Miss Golightly, Filipino AF, Asian AF, and various shows at the Upright... Read More →

Vince Yap

Vince Yap performs regularly at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theater in Los Angeles. He has appeared on television shows such as "American Horror Stories" and "The Rookie", acted in several national commercials, and is part of the Screen Actor's Guild. He is originally from and resides... Read More →

Will Choi

Will Choi is an actor/voice actor, best known for his voice-over roles on "Bob's Burgers" (FOX), "BoJack Horseman" (Netflix), "Central Park" (Apple TV+), "We Baby Bears" (Cartoon Network), "The Casagrandes" (Nickelodeon), "Tokyo Revengers" (HBO Max), "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (ABC), and... Read More →

Thursday February 2, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

7:30pm PST

The Crossword Show

Host Zach Sherwin presides as three panelists solve a crossword puzzle live onstage, with everything displayed on a big screen so the crowd can follow the action. The clues work just like the ones in a typical crossword, but they also happen to be rhyming hip-hop lyrics; there's an Across Clues and a Down Clues rap over the course of the show. Each time the panelists get a clue right, Zach launches them and the audience down a rabbit hole inspired somehow by the answer word. There's comedy, music, trivia, and audience quizzes galore! Astonishing connections and surprises abound! There's really nothing like it! With guest solvers Kevin Allison and Kenice Mobley. ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Kenice Mobley

Kenice Mobley is a stand-up comedian and filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. Kenice was a host for the VICE News series, "Complexify," and made her TV debut in 2021, performing stand-up on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon." She also worked on the 2020 BET Awards and wrote... Read More →

Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the host and creator of the wildly popular podcast, "RISK!," where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public. After starting from scratch in Kevin’s bedroom in 2009, "RISK!" has grown to have over 2.5 million downloads per month... Read More →

Zach Sherwin

Zach Sherwin is a Los-Angeles based comedian and musician. His writing for the web series “Epic Rap Battles of History” has received multiple Emmy nominations and Streamy Awards, and the ten Epic Rap Battles in which he’s co-starred have racked up well over half a billion YouTube... Read More →

Friday February 3, 2023 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

10:30pm PST

Mic Drop: A Night of Music, Rap and Comedy

Hip-Hop meets Ha-Ha in this mashup of musical comedians, doing their own sets and coming together for some freestyle, too -- featuring Drennon Davis ("CONAN"), EpicLLOYD ("Epic Rap Battles of History"), Lewberger ("America's Got Talent") and Eliza Skinner ("Drop the Mic"). ($35 Front/Center, $25 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Drennon Davis

From his elaborate characters and sketches to his provocative songs and animation, Drennon has made a name for himself as one of the most innovative minds in today’s comedy scene. His live performances of the "Imaginary Radio Program" combine live music and beat-boxing with one-man... Read More →

Eliza Skinner

Eliza Skinner is a comedian, musician, and Emmy-winning comedy writer. She was the Headwriter for "Earth To Ned" (Disney+), "Legendary Christmas" (NBC), and "Drop The Mic" (TBS). In 2019 she made her broadway debut with Freestyle Love Supreme. In 2020 her debut comedy album, "Regarding... Read More →

EpicLLOYD

Lloyd Ahlquist, aka EpicLLOYD, is a rapper and comedian and the co-creator and star of the acclaimed Emmy Award nominated YouTube series, "Epic Rap Battles of History." ERB is one of the most successful digital series of all time and has earned over 4 billions views online and boasts... Read More →

Lewberger

Lewberger is Keith Habersberger, Alex Lewis, and Hughie Stone Fish. This handsome 3-man comedy band based in Los Angeles, CA, got a standing ovation on "America’s Got Talent" and were finalists on NBC’s "Bring The Funny." Their viral songs have been heard by millions online and... Read More →

Friday February 3, 2023 10:30pm - Saturday February 4, 2023 12:00am PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

Music + Comedy

4:00pm PST

Bruce and Friend Kevin with Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

Kids in the Hall members and longtime pals Bruce and “friend Kevin” take to the stage for a very special show with two comedy legends! With Allyson Baker. ($40 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Second show just added! Click here for details.

Artists

Allyson Baker

Allyson Baker is known for two things, playing guitar and being Canadian. She only does one of those things well. Dirty Ghosts is her main musical vehicle and when flagged down will hop out and join others on their musical adventures. Amongst them have been playing guitar on albums... Read More →

Bruce McCulloch

Bruce is a member of the The Kids in the Hall who recently returned toT.V. with the two series “Death Comes to Town” and “Young Drunk Punk.”Bruce spends most of his time in L.A. where he writes and produces for network and cable television. He’s also known as the creator... Read More →

Kevin McDonald

Comedian, actor, writer and director Kevin McDonald founded “The Kids in the Hall” with friend Dave Foley, after they met in Toronto at Second City, and the television series ran from 1988-1995. In the troupe's television series and stage shows, he portrays several popular recurring... Read More →

Saturday February 4, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door on the day of the show.

Since 1992 The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Julie Brown, Lauren Burns, Drew Droege, Laird Macintosh, Roxana Ortega, Leonard Robinson, Mitch Silpa, Dhruv Uday Singh, Colleen Smith and special guest Kevin McDonald. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Colleen Smith

Colleen Smith is a Groundlings’ Sunday Co. and Second City Conservatory alumna. She teaches and direct shows at The Groundlings. Her television credits include "Selfie," "How I Met Your Mother," "King of the Hill," "No You Shut UP," "The Mike Tyson Mysteries" and "The Office." She... Read More →

Dhruv Uday Singh

Dhruv Uday Singh is an actor, filmmaker, improviser, and other things you can just claim to be. He can be seen recurring on TV in shows like "Good Trouble" (Freeform), "On The Verge" (Netflix), "Fantasy Island" (FOX), "Prodigal Son" (FOX), "Single Parents" (NBC), in various movies... Read More →

Drew Droege

Julie Brown

Whether through stand-up, the big screen, television or music, comedienne and actress Julie Brown is adored worldwide, and continues to captivate audiences. Since childhood, Julie has had a knack for making people laugh. Known for brilliantly mocking her Hollywood comrades, Brown’s... Read More →

Kevin McDonald

Laird Macintosh

Laird Macintosh can be seen as one of the leads in the recent feature films "Fear and Loathing in Aspen" and "Film Fest." Other credits include: "The Great Raid," "Alexander," "Nurse Betty," "Rules of Engagement," "NCIS: Los Angeles," (CBS) "Rebel" (ABC), "A.P. Bio" (NBC), "Mike Tyson... Read More →

Lauren Burns

Lauren Burns recently wrapped a recurring role on Amazon Freevee’s "Jury Duty." TV/FILM credits include "Grand Crew," "This Is Us," "I Feel Bad," "Suburbicon," "Mighty Med," "Go On," "Whitney," "Mike Tyson Mysteries" and more. She has landed TV development deals with Warner Bros... Read More →

Leonard Robinson

Leonard Robinson is a series regular on HBO’s critically acclaimed series "Insecure." After graduating from Howard University, Leonard appeared in films and television projects such as "Life of Crime" with Jennifer Aniston and John Hawkes, "NCIS," "NCIS: LA," "Adam Ruins Everything... Read More →

Mitch Silpa

Mitch has appeared in the films "The Happytime Murders," "Bridesmaids," "Spy," "The Heat," "The Boss," "Welcome to Me," "Along Came Polly," and "Unforgettable." TV credits include "All Rise" (recurring), "Real," "Will & Grace," "Grey's Anatomy," "Nobodies" (recurring), "The Middle... Read More →

Roxana Ortega

Roxana Ortega was born and raised in Southern California. She graduated from U.C. Berkeley and started working in theater and independent film in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her love of improvisation and comedy brought her to Los Angeles to study at the world renowned Groundlings... Read More →

Saturday February 4, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

10:30pm PST

The Groundlings: Cookin' with GAS

Since 1992 The Groundlings Main Company, Alumni and Sunday Companies have played together in the all-improv explosion that has become almost as much of an institution as the Groundlings Theatre itself! Based entirely on audience suggestions, the comic daredevils invent custom-made satire and song. With Julie Brown, Lauren Burns, Drew Droege, Laird Macintosh, Roxana Ortega, Leonard Robinson, Mitch Silpa, Dhruv Uday Singh, Colleen Smith and more. ($45 Front/Center, $35 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Colleen Smith

Dhruv Uday Singh

Drew Droege

Julie Brown

Laird Macintosh

Lauren Burns

Leonard Robinson

Mitch Silpa

Roxana Ortega

Saturday February 4, 2023 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

1:00pm PST

Bruce and Friend Kevin with Bruce McCulloch and Kevin McDonald

Kids in the Hall members and longtime pals Bruce and “friend Kevin” take to the stage for a very special show with two comedy legends! With Allyson Baker. ($40 Front/Center, $30 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Allyson Baker

Bruce McCulloch

Kevin McDonald

Sunday February 5, 2023 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

4:00pm PST

Weed + Grub Live!

Weed + Grub is a zany show that’s basically NPR’s Wait Wait… Don't Tell Me! for the counterculture. It’s half podcast, half gameshow, half stand up, and half prizes. That’s right, four halves! We’ve also got secret snacks, smoke, and giveaways for the audience if you’re into that kind of thing. Come check out the show Vulture dubbed “True experts in comedy and marijuana.” You don’t have to be high to have a great time… but we will be. With guests Katrina Davis, Vanessa Gonzalez and Jordan Morris. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, Ages 18+)

Co-presented by Sonoma Hills Farm.

Artists

Jordan Morris

Jordan Morris is a writer and podcaster living in Los Angeles. For TV he's written for "@Midnight," "Unikitty!" and "Earth to Ned." He's the creator and co-writer of "Bubble," the sci-fi comedy podcast, graphic novel and forthcoming movie. More at: jordanmorris.net

Katrina Davis

Katrina Davis was highlighted in WhoHaHa's Comedy Call Out Fall 2020 and was also named one of Time Out LA's Comedians to Watch 2019. She has been seen on "America's Got Talent" (2017) and performs stand-up all over Los Angeles. You can see her featured on the Seed & Spark comedy... Read More →

Mary Jane Gibson

Mary Jane Gibson is a prominent female voice in cannabis media. The former culture editor at High Times, Mary Jane has been tracking the legalization of medical marijuana, adult-use cannabis and CBD with integral public figures, brands and personalities since 2007. She wrote for High... Read More →

Mike Glazer

Mike Glazer is a comedian and writer who hails from St. Louis. He has written for the Emmy-nominated HBO show "Night of Too Many Stars," "Billy on the Street," and various programs on Comedy Central and TruTV. Mike stars in the improvised viral BuzzFeed series’ "High Guys," BuzzFeed’s... Read More →

Vanessa Gonzalez

Vanessa Gonzalez is originally from Texas and was voted “Best Stand-up Comic” in the Austin Chronicle before her move to Los Angeles. She was a breakout as one of the New Faces of the 2017 Just For Laughs festival in Montreal and subsequently created and starred in a web series... Read More →

Sunday February 5, 2023 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111

8:00pm PST

Jordan, Jesse, Go!

Jordan, Jesse, Go! Live is a hilarious mix of the intelligent, silly and profoundly vulgar. Jesse Thorn (NPR's "Bullseye") and Jordan Morris ("@Midnight," "Unikitty") sit down with special guests to talk about feelings, sex, culture and adult life. Plus, they'll discuss momentous occasions from audience members' lives and maybe even challenge a fan's knowledge of the ridiculous with an absurd battle of wits versus a guest. Whatever happens, it's guaranteed to be a great time. With guests Kevin McDonald, Mary Roach, Jalisa Robinson and La Doña. ($35 Front/Center, $28 Rear/Sides, All Ages)

Artists

Jalisa Robinson

Jalisa Robinson is a bay area comedian originally reigning from the Midwest. You can catch her at venues like The Premise, the Setup, Copyright, and Cheaper than Therapy where she was the former resident comedian. Come out and laugh with or at her, it'll be tight or something.

Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn is an American public radio show host/creator. He is the host and producer of the radio show and podcast "Bullseye" (formerly "The Sound of Young America"), which is distributed by National Public Radio to over 140 public radio stations. He is the owner and founder of... Read More →

Jordan Morris

Kevin McDonald

La Doña

La Doña, born Cecilia Cassandra Peña-Govea in San Francisco, California, is a solo reggaeton singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. The Chicana artist began her career at age 7 playing trumpet, and later strings and percussion in her family’s conjunto. She also played... Read More →

Mary Roach

Mary Roach is the author of the New York Times bestsellers STIFF, SPOOK, BONK, GULP, GRUNT, and PACKING FOR MARS. Her new book FUZZ: When Nature Breaks the Law, debuts in September 2021. Mary has written for National Geographic, Wired, and The New York Times Magazine, among... Read More →

Sunday February 5, 2023 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Gateway Theatre 215 Jackson Street, San Francisco, CA 94111