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Latino comic Gene Pompa (NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn") headlines at the world-famous Improv. Pompa has starred in his own half-hour Comedy Centra... [more+]

Latino comic Gene Pompa (NBC's "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and CBS's "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn") headlines at the world-famous Improv. Pompa has starred in his own half-hour Comedy Central special, as well as a 30-minute comedy showcase on SiTV. His comedy draws on his multiethnic upbringing in suburban L.A., combining hilarious stories with universal themes. His offbeat perspective is a real crowdpleaser that wins over audiences of all ages with an appeal that crosses racial and ethnic lines. [less-]

Kate Quigley is a stand-up comedian, host and actress. She recently hosted the AVN Awards (airing on Showtime,) and can be seen on MTV2’s "Add TV" (All Def Digital). Widely known as the “up for an... [more+]

Kate Quigley is a stand-up comedian, host and actress. She recently hosted the AVN Awards (airing on Showtime,) and can be seen on MTV2’s "Add TV" (All Def Digital). Widely known as the “up for anything” star of "Undercover" on Playboy TV, Kate’s other TV credits include "The Office", "The Josh Wolf Show", "The Danny Comedian Project", "The Megan Mullally Show", and "Talkshow With Spike Feresten". She also hosts a podcast, "#DateFails". Kate's wild antics such as shocking folks by bikini crashing formal events and her hit live stream show, "The Hollywood Pool Party" have helped her gain a extremely interactive online following. Kate has been featured as "Sports Illustrated"'s Lovely Lady of the Day and The Chive's Girl You Should Know. She tours as a headlining comedian and is a regular at the Improv, Laugh Factory, Icehouse, Comedy Store and Haha Comedy Club in Hollywood. She recently returned from an Armed Forces Tour, performing for troops in Japan, Singapore and Guam. [less-]

Catch the next performance by stand-up comic Jordan Rock at Brea Improv!... [more+]

Catch the next performance by stand-up comic Jordan Rock at Brea Improv! [less-]

At only 23 years old, Taylor Tomlinson commands the stage with the confidence and capability of an expert comedian. Her stage presence is matched by her surprisingly honed and authentic point of view,... [more+]

At only 23 years old, Taylor Tomlinson commands the stage with the confidence and capability of an expert comedian. Her stage presence is matched by her surprisingly honed and authentic point of view, which emphasizes how wildly normal she can be in a wildly bizarre world. Her self-deprecating charm and conversational wit have made her a favorite at comedy clubs, colleges and corporate events across the country. Taylor can currently be seen as a series regular on MTV's "Safe Word" and was recently featured on the Comedy Central series "Adam Devine's House Party". Taylor was a top ten finalist on season nine of NBC's "Last Comic Standing", and was most recently honored as a New Face at the prestigious Montreal Comedy Festival, where Interrobang said she "undoubtedly had the set of the night." See this comic on the rise at Ontario Improv. [less-]

Dusty Slay was recently selected to be a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He has appeared on several network shows including "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", ABC's "Jimmy Kim... [more+]

Dusty Slay was recently selected to be a New Face at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. He has appeared on several network shows including "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon", ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live", NBC’s "Last Comic Standing" and has been a featured comedian on "TMZ". Dusty's comedy is regularly showcased on nationally syndicated radio programs including Sirius XM, Pandora Radio and "The Bob and Tom Radio Show". You can catch him live at the Irvine Improv. [less-]

If you are looking for someone who knows the meaning of the word "no" then keep looking because if you ask anyone who knows him Maronzio Vance refuses to acknowledge the word even exists. Making peopl... [more+]

If you are looking for someone who knows the meaning of the word "no" then keep looking because if you ask anyone who knows him Maronzio Vance refuses to acknowledge the word even exists. Making people laugh for as long as he can remember this witty sarcastic storytelling North Carolina-born comedian/actor (who also refuses to accept the fact that he comes from the South because his state starts with "North") once waited in a men's bathroom for two and a half hours for a chance to meet the Kings of Comedy. If you haven't seen him in any local bathrooms you may have seen him on "The Jamie Kennedy Experiment", "Jamie Foxx’s Laffaplooza" on Comedy Central, "Wanda Sykes: Wanda Does It", "Last Call with Carson Daly", writing for "The Boondocks" or "Last Comic Standing". People can mistake his comedy and conversation as being sarcastic but let him tell it: "When I started out I asked Steve Harvey the key to becoming a good comedian. He paused and told me how much his suit cost. I can only give what I'm given. See you in the restroom people." [less-]

Ever wanted to learn Spanish? Momo Rodriguez suggests dating a cholo (they instantly translate everything for emphasis). As the longtime opening act for "The Carlos Mencia Tour", Rodriguez honed his m... [more+]

Ever wanted to learn Spanish? Momo Rodriguez suggests dating a cholo (they instantly translate everything for emphasis). As the longtime opening act for "The Carlos Mencia Tour", Rodriguez honed his material, drawing on his life and Latino culture to land big laughs. It’s led him to team with George Lopez in creating and writing the upcoming show "Tons (Tons of Anarchy"). He’s also written for Disney, HBO, ABC and more. Catch his entertaining stories live when he hits the stage at the Brea Improv. [less-]

Billed as "The Little Long Haired Comic," Nick Guerra recently astonished the celebrity judges on "Last Comic Standing" for his "jokes within jokes," sneaking in social commentary and eagle-eyed obser... [more+]

Billed as "The Little Long Haired Comic," Nick Guerra recently astonished the celebrity judges on "Last Comic Standing" for his "jokes within jokes," sneaking in social commentary and eagle-eyed observations between his devastating punchlines. From current events to relationship insights and personal stories, Guerra hilariously covers it all. Now this young veteran of Comedy Central's "Gabriel Iglesias Presents Stand-Up Revolution", NuvoTV's "Stand Up & Deliver" and Mun2's "Pitbull's La Esquina" -- as well as countless clubs across the country -- brings his magnetic stage presence and killer set to the Brea Improv. [less-]

Indulge your appetite and your desire for laughs during "The Wurst Wednesdays" at The Rec Room in Huntington Beach. This show brings some of the best comics from around the country to work out materia... [more+]

Indulge your appetite and your desire for laughs during "The Wurst Wednesdays" at The Rec Room in Huntington Beach. This show brings some of the best comics from around the country to work out material during a talent-packed show. Bring your appetite for specials on bratwursts and gourmet hot dogs, and settle in for a night of big laughs. [less-]

Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete, star of the stand-up DVDs "Hella Pinoy", "Badass Madapaka!" and "Komik Organik", headlines the Improv. After two decades in the comedy business, the San Franc... [more+]

Filipino-American comedian Rex Navarrete, star of the stand-up DVDs "Hella Pinoy", "Badass Madapaka!" and "Komik Organik", headlines the Improv. After two decades in the comedy business, the San Francisco native has performed at clubs all over the country, not to mention Europe and Asia. Not strictly limited to material for the Filipino audience, Navarrete finds the universality in the American immigrant experience -- while still managing to get in a few jabs at Filipino icons like boxer Manny Pacquiao. [less-]

See the most extensive array of luxury home products and services in Southern California. The Luxury Home Show is a one-shop shopping event for home remodeling, improvement, interior design, fine art,... [more+]

See the most extensive array of luxury home products and services in Southern California. The Luxury Home Show is a one-shop shopping event for home remodeling, improvement, interior design, fine art, landscaping and more. Discover exciting new products, time and money-saving services, the hottest styles in home fashions. Obtain fabulous ideas for home remodeling and decorating. Browse hundreds of entertaining and inspiring exhibits, attend free seminars, and enjoy savory cooking demonstrations. Experience first-hand the newest and most exciting products and services for both the interior and exterior of your home. The Luxury Home Show at Anaheim Convention Center's North Hall has something for both inside and outside your home, showcase designer rooms, showcase garden displays, cooking shows and food tasting. [less-]

Time to break out the eyeliner and the hair spray and a commitment to dance the night away! The Smiths/Morrissey fans are going to be on '80s-music overload with Duran Duran, Siouxsie and the Banshees... [more+]

Time to break out the eyeliner and the hair spray and a commitment to dance the night away! The Smiths/Morrissey fans are going to be on '80s-music overload with Duran Duran, Siouxsie and the Banshees, Pogues and Joy Division tribute bands all rocking on the Garden Amp stage in Garden Grove. [less-]

Some say the West Coast is the best coast and Southern California is a big part of it. Music is definitely a big part in everyone's lives and SoCal has produced some amazing bands that are still popul... [more+]

Some say the West Coast is the best coast and Southern California is a big part of it. Music is definitely a big part in everyone's lives and SoCal has produced some amazing bands that are still popular today. No Doubt, Sublime, Social D, The Offspring and Blink 182 are at the top of everyone's list of best bands from SoCal. Come rock with tributes to these bands and celebrate the night away in Garden Amp in Garden Grove. [less-]

'80s children unite with musical stylings of Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure and other '80s synth covers at Garden Grove's Garden Amp.... [more+]

'80s children unite with musical stylings of Depeche Mode, New Order, Erasure and other '80s synth covers at Garden Grove's Garden Amp. [less-]

Dramarama's rocking sound and smart songcraft made them one of the most admired bands in L.A. during the '80s and '90s. Their song "Anything Anything (I'll Give You)" was a huge local hit and the most... [more+]

Dramarama's rocking sound and smart songcraft made them one of the most admired bands in L.A. during the '80s and '90s. Their song "Anything Anything (I'll Give You)" was a huge local hit and the most requested song in KROQ-FM history. Experience them live at The Garden Amp in Garden Grove. [less-]

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the one and only Selena tribute, Como La Flor. Named after one of the Tex-Mex queen's big hits, this talented band captures her influential style as well as her signature ... [more+]

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the one and only Selena tribute, Como La Flor. Named after one of the Tex-Mex queen's big hits, this talented band captures her influential style as well as her signature sound. Selena's life and career were cut short in 1995 at age 23, but her influence is still felt far and wide. The Grammy-winning Latin superstar had already released a significant string of hits, including "Amor Prohibido," "Tú Sólo Tú," "I Could Fall in Love," "Dreaming of You" and many more. And you'll enjoy hearing a selection of her classics live at this Garden Amp concert in Garden Grove. [less-]

Held at picturesque Rainbow Lagoon, the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival returns for another year! It's a jam-packed day of live entertainment, fun activities and, of course, delicious lobster. Al... [more+]

Held at picturesque Rainbow Lagoon, the Original Long Beach Lobster Festival returns for another year! It's a jam-packed day of live entertainment, fun activities and, of course, delicious lobster. All the lobster is flown in nightly from Maine, and will be available, once inside the festival, for additional purchase. In addition to lobster steamed in the world's largest cooker, lobster rolls, sliders and even lobster-on-a-stick, there'll be a food court serving up all kinds of tasty eats, plus beer, wine and specialty drinks (like the "Screaming Lobster"), arts-and-crafts booths, a live sports tent, a karaoke lounge on Friday and Saturday night, dancing and live DJ, Hollywood Stones (the best of the Stones Live!), Decades Dance Band ('70s + '80s hits), and Knyght Ryder and cover rock band The TRIP on Sunday. Flashpants, winner of "The Gong Show", will also perform. There'll even be a magic act as seen on "America's Got Talent". And there's plenty for the kids to do, too: crafts, face painting, games, inflatable bounces and more. A complimentary souvenir e-photo is available on a first-come, first-served basis. [less-]

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival returns, serving up succulent scores of seasoned Cajun crustaceans prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest crawfish pots. The authentic, Louisiana... [more+]

The Long Beach Crawfish Festival returns, serving up succulent scores of seasoned Cajun crustaceans prepared to mouth-watering perfection in the world's largest crawfish pots. The authentic, Louisiana-style crawfish is prepared by master crawfish chefs and served with Cajun potatoes and corn. But there's much more to eat here than crawfish -- you can also savor other New Orleans-style dishes, like Café du Monde-style chicory coffee, beignets and more New Orleans-inspired cuisine. Dance away the calories to the sounds of live music by Dr. Zog Band, The Rhythm & Blues Revue, Bear Brass and others. Sing your heart out at the Karaoke Lounge with its live band. March and dance along with the second line parade. Plus, with a kids’ area offering a magic show, inflatable bounces, face painting and games, there's something for everyone at the Crawfish Festival. Don't forget to drop by the photo booth for a souvenir e-photo that is included with your ticket. [less-]

From Netflix's "Disjointed," his very own Showtime Special, Comedy Central, "FAM" on CBS, "The Flash" on CW, and more! Don't miss Comedian Tone Bell!... [more+]

From Netflix's "Disjointed," his very own Showtime Special, Comedy Central, "FAM" on CBS, "The Flash" on CW, and more! Don't miss Comedian Tone Bell! [less-]

Born in Egypt and seen on the big screen in "Iron Man," "Swingers," "Zohan," HBO, and more! Don't miss stand up comedian Ahmed Ahmed as he headlines The Rec Room's intimate stage.... [more+]

Born in Egypt and seen on the big screen in "Iron Man," "Swingers," "Zohan," HBO, and more! Don't miss stand up comedian Ahmed Ahmed as he headlines The Rec Room's intimate stage. [less-]