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Dennis Miller called him "the next really big comedian." A New York native, Colin Kane's uncensored comedy and sharp crowd work earned him the top spot in Howard Stern's "Kill or Be Killed" competitio... [more+]

Dennis Miller called him "the next really big comedian." A New York native, Colin Kane's uncensored comedy and sharp crowd work earned him the top spot in Howard Stern's "Kill or Be Killed" competition, a two-year run at Caroline's on Broadway and an evening at New York's Theater at Madison Square Garden. He made his film debut in a breakout role opposite Kevin Hart in "The Wedding Ringer" and has performed in venues all around the world. Now you can get in on the laughs when he returns to the stage of the Brea Improv. [less-]

Lineup: Daniel Bonte & The Bona Fide; Featured Artists: Honey County, Daniel Bonte, Eli V, Morgan Leigh Band, Amanda Kate, Scotty Mac, Olivia Ooms, JT Harker, Sheyna Gee, Justin Honsinger, Melissa Far... [more+]

Lineup: Daniel Bonte & The Bona Fide; Featured Artists: Honey County, Daniel Bonte, Eli V, Morgan Leigh Band, Amanda Kate, Scotty Mac, Olivia Ooms, JT Harker, Sheyna Gee, Justin Honsinger, Melissa Farrior, Ted Russel Kamp, Kevin Click, Truxton Mile, Rob Staley, Dean Kalogris, Manda Mosher, The Joy Reunion, Payton Howie, Timmy McKeever, Dave Bernal, Christie Huff, Paul Justin, Jake Parr; Lineup is subject to change without notice. [less-]

In a single bit, comic Jerry Rocha will do a half-dozen impressions -- each one ingeniously specific (Like "the redneck afraid of a magician" or "racist uncle brooding by the Christmas tree"), all of ... [more+]

In a single bit, comic Jerry Rocha will do a half-dozen impressions -- each one ingeniously specific (Like "the redneck afraid of a magician" or "racist uncle brooding by the Christmas tree"), all of them incredibly hilarious. His amazing stock of characters, along with his wicked way with a punchline, has made him one of the top young comics in America and a recent semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing". Already a well-traveled veteran of the country's top comedy clubs, Rocha has appeared on SiTV's "Latino Laugh Festival" and was the subject of a Travel Channel documentary. Now come out and enjoy some big laughs with Jerry Rocha at The Irvine Improv. [less-]

Jazz has been called "America's only true art form" — yet it can feel intimidating for new audiences. That's why "Stolen Moments" is so clever: In this one-hour program, young music lovers get lesso... [more+]

Jazz has been called "America's only true art form" — yet it can feel intimidating for new audiences. That's why "Stolen Moments" is so clever: In this one-hour program, young music lovers get lessons in how jazz works, as well as its history and cultural significance, plus a performance by Metta Quintet, the official resident ensemble of JazzReach. [less-]

The Mimosa Girls is Orange County’s most entertaining Drag Brunch Show. Featuring Xotica Erotica, Sir Acha and Kristinia Minka, the STRUT dancers and the best local drag queens at STRUT. Come get yo... [more+]

The Mimosa Girls is Orange County’s most entertaining Drag Brunch Show. Featuring Xotica Erotica, Sir Acha and Kristinia Minka, the STRUT dancers and the best local drag queens at STRUT. Come get your Bottomless Mimosas, Rosé, Signature brunch cocktails and OC’s top-rated brunch dishes from Angelinas Napoletana at STRUT! [less-]

Best Spanish Rock tributes Elefante, Enanitos Verdes, Caifanes and Maná at Garden Amp.... [more+]

Best Spanish Rock tributes Elefante, Enanitos Verdes, Caifanes and Maná at Garden Amp. [less-]

Sunday's ImprovCity shows feature professional improv comedians, performing short-form improvised games, scenes and songs in a high energy comedic style. Since the show is improvised, no two shows are... [more+]

Sunday's ImprovCity shows feature professional improv comedians, performing short-form improvised games, scenes and songs in a high energy comedic style. Since the show is improvised, no two shows are ever the same! Voted OC's Favorite 2019 Live Theater Venue by "Times OC" and Best Venue for Live Comedy 2019 by "OC Weekly". [less-]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics to... [more+]

Dubbed "A comedy institution" by "Los Angeles Magazine", and titled "LA's Best Kept Secret" by "The Examiner", "Super Secret Comedy Show" brings secret lineups of some of the worlds funniest comics together onto one lineup, on one stage. This shows lineup includes comics from HBO's "Crashing", "Tosh.0", Comedy Central Specials, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", comics who have opened for Bill Burr at Madison Square Garden, Nick Canons "Wild N Out", and more! [less-]

OOHHH SNAP! Your favorite function is back! Come put your thing down flip it and reverse it at HOB Anaheim on the biggest night of the year. We will be spinning the best '90s hip hop! Can't wait to se... [more+]

OOHHH SNAP! Your favorite function is back! Come put your thing down flip it and reverse it at HOB Anaheim on the biggest night of the year. We will be spinning the best '90s hip hop! Can't wait to see you there! [less-]

House of Blues Anaheim presents Appetite for Destruction - Tribute to Guns N' Roses.... [more+]

House of Blues Anaheim presents Appetite for Destruction - Tribute to Guns N' Roses. [less-]

The 2nd Annual Seafood Festival is happening again! Seafood lovers from all over California eagerly await the Long Beach Seafood Festival. This event celebrates the region's delicious seafood and uniq... [more+]

The 2nd Annual Seafood Festival is happening again! Seafood lovers from all over California eagerly await the Long Beach Seafood Festival. This event celebrates the region's delicious seafood and unique recipes from local chefs to the finest restaurants throughout Los Angeles and Orange County. This is an all age outdoor event alongside the Light House in Long Beach, California with a stunning view of the ocean and the Queen Mary. Enjoy a Food Demonstration by Celebrity Chef Shaun O'Neale, Season 7 Winner of "Master Chef" and food vendors. Each food vendor will offer their regular full-size meals and a mini $5 option available for purchase, so you will be able to sample the different food from different vendors throughout the day. [less-]

Experience Newport Harbor in full holiday décor aboard one of our decorated vessels on a 60-minute cruise. View multi-million dollar estates and spectacular vessels all decked out with thousands of l... [more+]

Experience Newport Harbor in full holiday décor aboard one of our decorated vessels on a 60-minute cruise. View multi-million dollar estates and spectacular vessels all decked out with thousands of lights and decorations. [less-]

Matt Taylor is a regular perfomer on the Los Angeles comedy club circuit and can be seen headlining shows at the Comedy Store, Ice House, and Improvs. Matt has written for and appeared on MTV's "Paren... [more+]

Matt Taylor is a regular perfomer on the Los Angeles comedy club circuit and can be seen headlining shows at the Comedy Store, Ice House, and Improvs. Matt has written for and appeared on MTV's "Parental Approval", has a comedy special on HGTV, and has been profiled in the New York Post, New York Times, and NY-1. Matt has an undergraduate degree in trumpet from Carnegie Mellon University and a masters from New York University. [less-]

Pete Lee was the first stand-up comedian to get a standing ovation on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete’s live shows in NYC and imme... [more+]

Pete Lee was the first stand-up comedian to get a standing ovation on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon". This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete’s live shows in NYC and immediately invited him on the show. Pete’s joyful humor comes from his Midwestern roots. Raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, he was destined to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2005, Pete flew to New York to make his television debut on Comedy Central’s "Premium Blend", and the taping went so well that he decided to move to NYC. Soon after moving to NYC, he was selected to perform at the Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal, where he was voted a standout performer. In 2008 Pete made his network television debut performing on NBC’s "Last Comic Standing", finishing as a semi-finalist. That same year, he made his television acting debut on the CBS soap opera "As the World Turns". At the end of 2008, he shot his own Comedy Central Half Hour Special, which earned him a cult following at comedy clubs, and the opportunity to perform over the next 10 years at 500 colleges across the country. Now's your chance to see him when he comes to the stage of the Brea Improv. [less-]

Pat McGann is a stand-up comedian and television host from Chicago. He has appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and made two appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman". Pat create... [more+]

Pat McGann is a stand-up comedian and television host from Chicago. He has appeared on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and made two appearances on "The Late Show with David Letterman". Pat created and hosted the Emmy-nominated television show "The Chicago Stand-Up Project". He has been invited to The Great American Comedy Festival, Laugh Fest, The Lucille Ball Comedy Festival and has been heard on the nationally syndicated "The Bob & Tom Show", as well as seen on AXS-TV's "Gotham Comedy Live". His debut comedy album,"Sounds Good", can be heard on Sirius/XM radio. He is also the host of "The Cycle", a podcast distributed and produced by Major League Baseball and the Chicago White Sox. See him live at Irvine Improv at the Irvine Spectrum Center. [less-]

Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is one of the most diverse, multi-faceted talents in the entertainment industry today. He can be seen starring as Ahmed on TBS’ ... [more+]

Egyptian-American actor, comedian, producer, and director Ahmed Ahmed is one of the most diverse, multi-faceted talents in the entertainment industry today. He can be seen starring as Ahmed on TBS’ hit comedy series "Sullivan & Son". Executive Produced by Vince Vaughn, the show follows Steve Sullivan [Steve Byrne], a corporate lawyer who surprises his parents when he leaves his job to take over a bar owned by his father in Pittsburgh. Ahmed made his first appearance as unlucky in love, tow-truck driver [and best friend to Steve] “Ahmed” in season one, and joined the cast as a series regular in season two, quickly becoming a fan favorite. Ahmed is currently the only Arab-American actor playing a non-stereotypical role on a comedy sitcom, today. Born in Helwan, Egypt and raised in Riverside, California Ahmed immigrated to the US when he was one month old with his family. When he was 19 years old he made the move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry, and attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. His first big break was in the suspense, action film Executive Decision alongside Kurt Russell, Steven Segal, and Halle Berry in 1996. Ahmed went on to appear in a handful of blockbuster and cult hit features including "Swingers", "Iron Man", and "You Don't Mess With The Zohan". Ahmed is a true believer that laughter heals, and that comedy can bridge the gap between communities across the world. [less-]

"When you see a whale, it changes you. It makes you a better person." That's renowned wildlife artist Robert Wyland, whose paintings of whales can be seen on stamps, license plates and 100 murals arou... [more+]

"When you see a whale, it changes you. It makes you a better person." That's renowned wildlife artist Robert Wyland, whose paintings of whales can be seen on stamps, license plates and 100 murals around the world. According to Wyland, Dana Wharf's tours are California's best for whale watching -- and when you see the whales, dolphins and sea lions frolicking in the surf alongside your boat, you'll agree with him! [less-]

"Animanga 2020" is an annual three-day anime, cosplay and gaming convention held at the awesome Fairplex Convention Center in Pomona, California. The convention focuses on Japanese popular culture, pr... [more+]

"Animanga 2020" is an annual three-day anime, cosplay and gaming convention held at the awesome Fairplex Convention Center in Pomona, California. The convention focuses on Japanese popular culture, primarily anime and manga, and of course, lots of gaming! "Animanga 2020" will bring competitions, panels, performances, casual gaming and more. [less-]

Through musical performance and a multi-media presentation, host Mark Gross and the Duke Ellington Orchestra will lead our audience through the sounds and evolution of the music of Duke Ellington, exp... [more+]

Through musical performance and a multi-media presentation, host Mark Gross and the Duke Ellington Orchestra will lead our audience through the sounds and evolution of the music of Duke Ellington, exploring how through the instruments and musicians of the ensemble, Ellington emulated the sounds and sights he was hearing and seeing in his musical journey. From “Take the A Train” to “It Don’t Mean a Thing If it ‘Aint Got That Swing” to “Satin Doll” and others, the Duke Ellington Orchestra will delight families with the famous compositions of Duke Ellington, along with visuals showcasing the places, destinations, and influences that made Duke Ellington’s music so capturing of a wide spectrum of humanity and emotion, including humor, pathos, pride, and spirituality. Fun pre-concert arts and crafts, a musical instrument petting zoo, and other activities will be held in the lobby at 2:00pm. [less-]

If you return from a trip to Long Beach with tales of an exciting up-close encounter with a shark and still have all your limbs, you will likely have spent a day at the Aquarium of the Pacific. It's t... [more+]

If you return from a trip to Long Beach with tales of an exciting up-close encounter with a shark and still have all your limbs, you will likely have spent a day at the Aquarium of the Pacific. It's the best way to become acquainted with all the creatures who call the vast ocean home. [less-]