SF Sketchfest 2016

Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett of "Mystery Science Theater 3000" and Rifftrax.com return to SF Sketchfest for a sixth edition of RiffTrax Shorts -- the guys will take on some of the worst PSA, educational, scientific and promotional shorts of yesteryear, and riff them into submission.

Joining the terrific trio are guest riffers John Hodgman ("The Daily Show"), Adam Savage ("Mythbusters"), Paul F. Tompkins ("Best Week Ever"), original MST3K writers and performers Mary Jo Pehl and Bridget Nelson, and frequent RiffTrax Presents team Cole Stratton ("Pop My Culture Podcast") and Janet Varney ("The Legend of Korra").

www.rifftrax.com $30 All Ages

Performers

Adam Savage

Adam Savage has spent his life gathering skills that allow him to take what’s in his brain and make it real. He’s built everything from ancient Buddhas to futuristic weapons, from spaceships to dancing vegetables, from fine art sculptures to animated chocolate — and just about... Read More →

Bill Corbett

Bill Corbett is a principal writer and performer for RiffTrax.com. He’s also a former writer and actor for the cult TV show "Mystery Science Theater 3000," providing the voice and puppetry for the robot Crow (v. 2.0); as well as playing the all-powerful but clueless alien The Observer... Read More →

Bridget Nelson

Bridget Jones Nelson was a writer and performer on "Mystery Science Theater 3000" playing such roles as Nuvenna: Woman of the future, Drunk Girl, Lisa Loeb, Flavia Roman Princess and Mr. B Natural. Since then she has continued in the very important role of being Mrs. Michael J. Nelson... 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 eighteenth year in January 2019. Along with Janet Varney, he has written and performed... Read More →

Janet Varney

Janet Varney is an Emmy-Nominated actor, comedian, writer and producer. In the animation world, she was lucky enough to be the award-winning voice of Korra on Nickelodeon’s critically-acclaimed standout hit The Legend of Korra, a role for which she continues to be invited to comic... Read More →

John Hodgman

Before he went on television, JOHN HODGMAN was a simple writer, humorist, expert, and Former Professional Literary Agent living in New York City. In this capacity, he has served as the Humor Editor for the New York Times Magazine, frequent contributor to “This American Life... Read More →

Kevin Murphy

Kevin Murphy has cultivated the act of talking back to the movies into an art form and a career. For ten years on the Peabody Award-winning series “Mystery Science Theater 3000,” Kevin wrote, directed, and starred as the plucky red robot Tom Servo. Classic episodes of MST3K, as... Read More →

Mary Jo Pehl

Mary Jo Pehl is a former writer and villain on "Mystery Science Theater 3000." In addition to playing the evil nemesis Pearl Forrester, she also played an array of bit parts, including a space mom, an overly-friendly neighbor, a trailer trash party girl, and Jan-In-The-Pan, a head... Read More →

Michael J. Nelson

Michael J. Nelson is the former host and writer of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning "Mystery Science Theater 3000." Since that time, he has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows, penned a regular column for TV Guide, and authored best-selling books for both HarperCollins... Read More →

Paul F. Tompkins

Paul F. Tompkins hosts the Fusion channel’s "No, You Shut Up" and the Earwolf podcast Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins. He is also the voice of "Mr. Peanutbutter" for the Netflix animated series "BoJack Horseman" and plays "Dean Rosedragon" on the forthcoming Seeso comedy "Bajillion... Read More →

Thursday January 7, 2016 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Naptime, The Trumpet Boys and Vanessa Gonzalez presents 'I Don't Know Dating,' Hosted by Peggy Sinnott (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Naptime

Naptime is a Bay Area-based sketch comedy team whose unique shows weave together live performances, videos, guest comics, and surprising surprises to delight audiences whether they like it or not. Born out of SF's own Endgames Improv community, Naptime employs a carefully crafted... Read More →

Peggy Sinnott

Peggy Sinnott is a piece of trash that got stuck on (and is now permanently attached to) a garbage island floating in the ocean. She performs stand up all over Los Angeles and her writing and acting has been featured on: FOX's ADHD, TruTV, Rooftop Comedy, TVGuide, Funnyordie, and... Read More →

The Trumpet Boys

The Trumpet Boys have been performing their unique blend of excellent trumpet music and pitch-perfect showmanship throughout the biggest cities in Connecticut for years and are finally recording their first compact disc in San Francisco City, tonight! Featuring lots of good jokes... Read More →

Vanessa Gonzalez presents "I Don't Know Dating"

"I Don't Know Dating" Written and performed by Vanessa Gonzalez Vanessa tries to figure out those funny feelings you get before, during, and after dating someone. Vanessa Gonzalez is an improviser/sketch comedy writer based out of Austin, TX. She teaches improv and is a regular... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest and Peaches Christ Productions Present: 'Teen Witch:' The Peaches Christ Experience with special guests Robyn Lively, Josh Miller and Mandy Ingber

It doesn’t take a psychic to tell you that you’d be hard pressed to TOP THAT when you join SF Sketchfest and Peaches Christ for their celebration of the 1989 cult classic “Teen Witch!” Peaches and her bevy of drag queens will cast a spell on film stars Robyn Lively (Louise), Josh Miller (Richie) and Mandy Ingber (Polly) with a screening and shenanigans at the beautiful Castro Theatre! $22 All Ages

Performers

Josh Miller

A Los Angeles native, Miller is the co-creator and executive producer (with M.A. Fortin) of the new series "Queen Of The South," an adaptation of Arturo Perez-Reverte’s novel for USA Network, starring Alice Braga. It will premiere in 2016. Recently they wrote the critically acclaimed... Read More →

Joshua Grannell (AKA Peaches Christ)

Joshua Grannell is the creator and programmer of the SF Underground Short Film Festival. He attended film school at Penn State University, where his senior thesis film Jizzmopper: A Love Story won the Audience Award upon graduation. It was during the production of this film that his... Read More →

Mandy Ingber

Mandy Ingber, The New York Times best-selling author of “Yogalosophy: 28 Days to the Ultimate Mind-Body Makeover” and creator of the yoga-hybrid DVD “Yogalosophy,” is a celebrity fitness and wellness expert. Her twenty years of teaching experience have attracted such clients... Read More →

Robyn Lively

Robyn Lively has gained a worldwide audience and a steady fan base with her many memorable roles in film and television. She is beginning her second season of Amazon’s critically acclaimed, "Gortimer Gibbon’s Life On Normal Street." She was recently seen in the thriller "Ouija... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film

7:30pm PST

Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins, Craig Cackowski, Matt Gourley, Eban Schletter, Janet Varney and special guest Jon Hamm (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Spontaneanation with Paul F. Tompkins is a completely improvised show, from monologue to interview to narrative sketch. Join Paul, his special guest Jon Hamm, his incredibly talented improviser friends Craig Cackowski, Matt Gourley and Janet Varney, and amazing accompanist Eban Schletter for an hour of comedy that none of them ever see coming.
$30 All Ages

Performers

Craig Cackowski

Craig Cackowski has been seen on your television as a regular cast member on "Drunk History" and as Officer Cackowski on "Community." Other film and television appearances include "Veep," "Newsreaders," "Comedy Bang Bang," "The Mindy Project," "How I Met Your Mother," "Trust Us With... Read More →

Eban Schletter

Eban Schletter is a prolific composer and songwriter who has written music for countless television shows including "Spongebob Squarepants," "Mr. Show with Bob and David" and the Academy Awards. His feature film scores include the 2005 remake of "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" and... Read More →

Janet Varney

Jon Hamm

Jon Hamm’s nuanced portrayal of the high-powered, advertising executive Don Draper on AMC’s award-winning drama series “Mad Men” has firmly established him as one of Hollywood’s most talented and versatile actors. He has earned numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award... Read More →

Matt Gourley

Dr. Matt Gourley, PyT has performed with Upright Citizen’s Brigade, Second City, and Improv Olympic. He has been featured on Comedy Central's "Drunk History," slurring his way through thoughtful retellings of Watergate and the Alamo. Other mentionables include "Adventure Time... Read More →

Paul F. Tompkins

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Improv Podcast-Talk Show

7:30pm PST

Roderick on the Line with Merlin Mann and John Roderick

Roderick on the Line is a frank and candid weekly phone call between John Roderick and Merlin Mann. While these sorts of calls have been conducted privately on a regular basis since something like 2003, they are now being made available to the public as an audio podcast. Watch them do it live, sans phone! $22, 21+

Performers

John Roderick

John Roderick is the songwriter and singer/guitarist of The Long Winters, forming the band from a mound of clay back in 2001. Widely acclaimed as one of America’s preeminent artists, credited with resurrecting Seattle’s moribund music scene and bringing new life to the rock genre... Read More →

Merlin Mann

Merlin is best known as the creator of 43folders.com, a popular American website about finding the time and attention to do your best creative work. Merlin was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and raised on Florida’s humid Suncoast. In his senior year of high school, Merlin dropped his... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Swedish American Hall

7:30pm PST

Galavanting with 'Galavant' with Timothy Omundson, Karen David, Mallory Jansen, Luke Youngblood and Season 2 show runners John Hoberg and Kat Likkel, Moderated by Ben Blacker

Spend a knight, er…night, with ABC’s breakout musical comedy extravaganza “Galavant!” Series stars Timothy Omundson (King Richard), Karen David (Princess Isabella Maria Lucia Elizabetta of Valencia), Mallory Jansen (Queen Madalena) and Luke Youngblood (Sid) will join Season Two show runners John Hoberg and Kat Likkel for a night of conversation, Q&A, clips, a look forward at the new season, and unaired songs from award-winning composer Alan Menken deemed a little too racy for network television! Moderated by Ben Blacker ("The Thrilling Adventure Hour," "Nerdist Writers Panel") $25 All Ages

Performers

Ben Blacker

Ben Acker & Ben Blacker are the creators of the Thrilling Adventure Hour, a staged show in the style of old-time radio which is also a podcast on the Nerdist network and a graphic novel hardcover anthology from Archaia (which sold out its first print run), and will soon be a web-series... Read More →

John Hoberg

Kat & John write the words that actors say on the television and stuff. They've been doing it for awhile now, so they must be pretty good.

Karen David

From India to Canada, England to America, Karen David has crisscrossed the world making true fans everywhere along the way. With her exotic beauty and multicultural pedigree, of which she includes Chinese, Indian and Jewish heritage, the actress and singer/songwriter has found equal... Read More →

Kat Likkel

Kat & John write the words that actors say on the television and stuff. They've been doing it for awhile now, so they must be pretty good.

Luke Youngblood

Luke Youngblood is a British actor who has had an extensive career working with award-winning directors such as Chris Columbus ("Harry Potter") and Julie Taymor ("The Lion King").Having trained at the Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, Luke went on to secure principal roles in... Read More →

Mallory Jansen

Australian born actress, Mallory Jansen, is quickly proving to be one of the next big Australian exports to reach the USA. Mallory studied drama in New York, 2011, being coached by some of the worlds best acting, accent, analysis, method and film teachers at some of the most renowned... Read More →

Timothy Omundson

Timothy Omundson has been appearing on your TV Boxes and Movie Screens for more than 20 years. He plays King Richard on the ABC Fairytale Musical Comedy, "Galavant" as well as the iconic, Cain, on "SupernaturalL". Prior to those roles, he spent 8 seasons as Det. Carlton Lassiter on... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:30pm PST

Baron Vaughn: The Saturdaze Tour, with Emmett Montgomery, hosted by Faith Choyce

Baron Vaughn recently released his first comedy recording, "Raised By Cable," produced by AST Records, available at Amazon (mp3 and CD), and iTunes. Baron’s performed stand-up on "Conan" (twice), "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" (below) and has had numerous appearances on Comedy Central most recently in the form of his own “Half Hour” comedy special. He’s performed in the HBO U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (Aspen), The Just for Laughs Comedy Festival (Montreal), The South Beach Comedy Festival (Miami), Moontower Comedy Festival (Austin), San Francisco Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Portland), Vancouver Comedy Festival, All Points West Music Festival (New Jersey), FYF Music Festival (Los Angeles), Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival (TN), and Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival (Seattle). He has also appeared in many shows on VH1, MTV, FUSE as well as the films "Black Dynamite," "Cloverfield," "The Other Guys" (Deleted Scenes), and was a series regular on USA’s recently canceled "Fairly Legal" (2010-2012). Baron Vaughn is currently a series regular on the Netflix show "Grace and Frankie," premiering May 8. $15 All Ages

Performers

Baron Vaughn

Baron Vaughn recently released his first comedy recording, Raised By Cable, produced by AST Records, available at Amazon (mp3 and CD), and iTunes. Baron’s performed stand-up on Conan (twice), Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (below) and has had... Read More →

Emmett Montgomery

Bio: Emmett Montgomery is a comedian/storyteller who was made in Utah but has lived in Seattle for most of the 21st century and been failing beautifully on and off the stage for over a decade. When he is not wandering the country telling jokes and falling in love with America, he... Read More →

Faith Choyce

Faith Choyce is here and queer, brutally honest, and always sincere. She’s the perpetual class clown and smartass with no filter, all grown up. She’s shared the stage with the likes of Maria Bamford, Kyle Kinane, Bobby Lee, and opened for Marga Gomez. Catch her live and you’ll... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Doc's Lab

7:30pm PST

Fresh Mugs: Clara Bijl, Ron Chapman, Ben Feldman, Kollin Holtz, Andie Main, Aviva Siegel and Austin Wolf-Sothern, Hosted by Cameron Vannini

SF Sketchfest presents a series of showcases with some of the best new mugs on the comedy scene! Sporadically appearing at several venues throughout the festival including The Punch Line, Stage Werx, Brava Studio and Doc's Lab. $15 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Conor Delehanty will no longer be appearing. Clara Bijl has been added.

Performers

Andie Main

Andie Main started considering the idea of stand up comedy while she was the original artist for the popular podcast Professor Blastoff (hosted by Tig Notaro, Kyle Dunnigan and David Huntsberger) After completing one original painting a week inspired by the topics discussed, which... Read More →

Austin Wolf-Sothern

Austin Wolf-Sothern is a stand-up comedian and actor, who loves movies and data entry. His credits include retweeting and responding to celebrities who mention the city of Austin, as if they are talking about him. And he is one of the producers of the weekly free comedy show, Sleepaway... Read More →

Aviva Siegel

When Aviva Siegel hatched out of an egg and into the SF comedy scene, everyone was very surprised and impressed. With her deep thoughts and deep voice, she is a reliable laugh-getter, a terrific and economical writer, and an asset to every show. She’s currently a producer on “Talkies... Read More →

Ben Feldman

Ben Feldman is a standup comedian and writer based in San Francisco who works the Bay Area's top comedy clubs including the Punchline, Improv, Cobb's and Rooster T. Feathers, as well as clubs and venues throughout California and beyond. Named one of the Best Comics To Watch by SF... Read More →

Cameron Vannini

Cameron Vannini is a young, up and coming San Francisco based comedian. His sarcastic sense of humor and hilarious ability to share and examine his real life experiences, makes him a favorite in the bay area by both audiences & fellow comics alike. Having performed all over the country... Read More →

Clara Bijl

Clara is an internationally unknown stand up comedian. She's performed everywhere, she's a contributing writer to her twitter account, @clarabijl. She currently lives in San Francisco with a man and a couple kids. Find out more at www.funnyfrench.com

Kollin Holtz

Kollin Holtz is a member of Sylvan Productions, voted Best Comedy Troupe by SF Weekly. He has written for internet blogs and comedy things that no one has really heard of, so you know he's pretty cool. He has performed at the S.H.I.T.’s and Giggles & Redwood comedy festivals. Audiences... Read More →

Ron Chapman

Ron Chapman is a stand-up comic, actor and improvisor based in San Francisco. He is the voice of the Tales From the Swan Hotel podcast, a cast member of the local news based improv show SF Tonight, and performs regularly with the sketch comedy troupe Killing My Lobster.

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

7:30pm PST

Put Your Hands Together with Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher and guests Todd Barry, Howard Kremer and Scott Thompson

Put Your Hands Together is the flagship weekly standup show at Upright Citizen Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. Produced by aspecialthing records and created/hosted by Cameron Esposito ("Late Late with Craig Ferguson," "Chelsea Lately"), and Rhea Butcher, PYHT puts on 75 minutes of the best & brightest comics every Tuesday night at 8 PM. Content from the show – full sets & backstage interviews – is released as a first-of-its-kind weekly standup podcast. See the show that makes the show!

Past guests include: Bob Odenkirk, Bobcat Goldthwait, Tig Notaro, Kyle Kinane, Maria Bamford, Sarah Silverman, Jimmy Pardo, Anthony Jeselnik, Aziz Ansari, Andy Kindler, the Sklar Brothers and many more!

Some press about PYHT:
a great lineup, sold-out crowd and tons of laughs – Serial Optimist
bold and inspired – AV Club
wonderful and funny – Comedy Bureau $25 All Ages

Performers

Cameron Esposito

Standup comic, actor and writer Cameron Esposito has appeared on Comedy Central, TBS, CBS, NBC, E!, IFC, HBO Canada and the Cartoon Network. Her late night television debut on "Late Late with Craig Ferguson" was called “the most memorable first time on a late night show for any... Read More →

Howard Kremer

Howard Kremer is a comedian best known for his disdain for most pop music and his adoration of summah! After paying his dues as a comic in Austin, Howard was chosen to write and perform in the MTV show Austin Stories. As his rap alter-ego Dragon Boy Suede he has performed on Jimmy... Read More →

Rhea Butcher

Rhea Butcher grew up in Akron, Ohio, as a skateboarder and fine artist. She then cut her teeth comically in Chicago at the Second City and iO before starting her career in standup. Bringing a ladyís James Dean type cool and highly personal jokes, Rhea has performed at clubs like... Read More →

Scott Thompson

Well known to fans as a member of the famed sketch comedy troupe The Kids in the Hall, Scott Thompson is anything but your average comedic talent. After being discovered by SNL’s Lorne Michaels in the late eighties, The Kids in the Hall television series ran from 1988 to 1995 on... Read More →

Todd Barry

New York City-based comedian and actor Todd Barry is widely recognized for his roles as the bongo-playing “Third Conchord” on HBO’s "Flight of the Conchords" and Mickey Rourke’s deli boss in 2009 Oscar winner "The Wrestler," and renowned throughout the entertainment industry... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 7:30pm - 9:15pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Bluff You with Jimmy Pardo and guests John Ross Bowie, Carla Cackowski and Pat Francis

Contestants compete to figure out which of our panel is telling the truth and who is just trying to Bluff You in this improvised game show hosted by the wonderful Jimmy Pardo.
$25 All Ages

Performers

Carla Cackowski

Carla Cackowski is an actor and writer currently living in the mostly fun city of Los Angeles. She is a graduate of The Second City LA, Upright Citizens Brigade, and iO West (formerly Improv Olympic) and has played on Mainstage improv teams at all three theaters. She toured the Caribbean... Read More →

Jimmy Pardo

Jimmy Pardo hosts the award-winning podcast Never Not Funny, the celebrity interview series The Pardo Patrol for TeamCoco.com, and the Nerdist YouTube Channel series Write Now! He is the star of his own half-hour Comedy Central Presents special and is the opening act for Conan O’Brien... Read More →

John Ross Bowie

John Ross Bowie shows up occasionally on The Big Bang Theory as the venal Barry Kripke. Other recent TV and film credits include Bones, The League, House of Lies and Burn Notice, and Paul Feig's beloved movie The Heat.

Pat Francis

Pat Francis has an extensive comedic background, both as a writer and a performer. He currently hosts “Rock Solid,” the comedy / music podcast USA Today Calls one of the “Eight Great Music Podcasts to Put in Your Ears.” His regular appearances on Jimmy Pardo's top rated podcast... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

8:00pm PST

Paul Brittain: Sex Ed Vincent and Mission CTRL, Hosted by LeMaire Lee

Amateur sex education enthusiast “Sex” Ed Vincent (Paul Brittain) brings his acclaimed seminar “Sex” Ed-Ucation! for the first time to the San Francisco Sketchfest. Ed has an unrivaled passion for sex education and has made it his lifelong pursuit. He’s read nearly dozens of pamphlets and encyclopedia articles about sex, and is eager to share the knowledge with his audience. Perhaps too eager! He’ll touch on a wide variety of topics and be your captain, navigating the complicated (and terrifying!) maze that is human sexual behavior. With his unique views and opinions, Ed generously brings the fruits of his study to this must-see interactive seminar.

Get “Sex” Ed-Ucated!!!

With local sketch faves Mission CTRL and host LeMaire Lee! $20 All Ages

Performers

LeMaire Lee

LeMaire Lee is a good guy, who does good guy stuff. And Classy.

Mission CTRL

Mission CTRL is a sketch comedy startup based in San Francisco. After years of disruptive comedic innovation on stage and in video, Mission CTRL held their highly-anticipated IPO in 2011 to billions in projected revenues. They are repeat performers at SF Sketchfest, creators of the... Read More →

Paul Brittain

Paul Brittain is an actor, writer, comedian living in Los Angeles. A native of the Chicago area, Paul started his career performing improv and sketch with some of Chicago's city's famed comedy theaters including Improv Olympic, The Annoyance, and Second City. From there he moved to... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

Sketch

8:00pm PST

Attractive Camp with Nicole Calasich, Abhay Nadkarni, Jesse Hett and guests Devin Field, Grant Lyon, Greg Santos and Zach Noe Towers (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Attractive Camp is a comedy throwdown that's part stand-up, part roast battle, and wholly entertaining. We pit comedians from Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, and Conan against sensational local performers who frequent Cobb's Comedy Club and The Punchline and see whose jabs hit hardest. Hosted by Nicole Calasich, Jesse Hett, and Abhay Nadkarni, Attractive Camp will turn your sleepy Friday night into a jackknife powerbomb of laughs. $15 All Ages

Performers

Abhay Nadkarni

Abhay Nadkarni moved from South-India to South Central Los Angeles in 2005 as a student. Dodging bullets en-route to grad school armed him with plenty of stories and stand up was his only catharsis for combating culture shock. His stand up act is an eclectic mix of his life on the... Read More →

Devin Field

Devin Field is a comedian and writer originally from Seattle, Washington now living in Los Angeles. Devin was a writer for the latest season of Billy On The Street and was recently featured in the Onion's Vice parody series, Edge. He can currently be seen performing stand up around... Read More →

Grant Lyon

In 2014, Grant won the Laughing Skull Comedy Festival and was chosen as a New Face in comedy at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal. As well as performing in a number of other comedy festivals including The Great American Comedy Festival and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Grant... Read More →

Greg Santos

(Insert clever acknowledgement of how unnatural it is to write your own bio)Greg Santos is a Cuban with the gift of looking Caucasian. Born and raised in Las Vegas, NV, he made his way out to San Diego, CA where he started doing Stand Up Comedy in 2009. Greg has performed at RIOT... Read More →

Jesse Hett

Jesse Hett was born in a town called Newton, Kansas. After that, he learned to walk and talk and ride a bike and do a bunch of other stuff. He also moved to a lot of different places, and now lives in Oakland, California. His comedy has been described as “Really great” by a lot... Read More →

Nicole Calasich

Nicole Calasich is a comedian based in San Francisco. She performs regularly at major clubs and intimate rooms including the SF Punchline, Cobb’s, Lost Weekend Video, and Doc's Lab. Her humor is big words smartcool and her penchant for incisive audience rapport is the dumbest. She... Read More →

Zach Noe Towers

A Saint Louis native, Zach Noe Towers now calls Los Angeles, CA home. Performing on both stage and screen, you may have caught Zach in TV shows "Greek" and "Save Me," ad campaigns for Google+ and Taco Bell, or slinging jokes on the high seas with RSVP/Atlantis cruise lines. Zach is... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

8:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Maggie Maye & Matt McCarthy, Hosted by Josef Anolin

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Maggie Maye has been called one of the hottest up and coming comedians in Austin, and recently made her late night debut on Conan. She has been a multiple time finalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest, and has been featured in Austin Monthly magazine. She also performs comedy in festivals around the country, such as the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Burrito Festival, the She Devil Comedy Festival and the All Jane No Dick Comedy Festival. She is also a contributing blogger for one of her favorite fests, the Women in Comedy Festival.

Matt McCarthy (born November 9, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American comedian, writer, improviser and actor living in Los Angeles. McCarthy is best known for appearances on "The Pete Holmes Show" and CollegeHumor.com and as host of the "We Watch Wrestling" Podcast on Feral Audio. His stand-up comedy television performances include "Live at Gotham," "John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show" on Comedy Central. McCarthy has performed stand-up at such festivals as Just for Laughs in Montreal, All Tomorrow's Parties, Sasquatch, Outside Lands and Bonnaroo. Has been see on "@midnight," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Adam Devine's House Party," "Louie," "White Collar," "Bored to Death," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Whitest Kids U' Know" and the movie "The Other Guys." $20 All Ages

Performers

Josef Anolin

Josef Anolin is a premier, up-and-coming performer boasting verve and nerve where “Def” meets deft. Josef reflects an eclectic appeal; a product of his melting pot, Bay Area upbringing and Filipino/Japanese American heritage. Onstage he’s known for on-point punditry, stylish... Read More →

Maggie Maye

Maggie Maye has been called one of the hottest up and coming comedians in Austin, and recently made her late night debut on Conan. She has been a multiple time finalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest, and has been featured in Austin Monthly magazine. She also performs comedy... Read More →

Matt McCarthy

Matt McCarthy (born November 9, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American comedian, writer, improviser and actor living in Los Angeles. McCarthy is best known for appearances on "The Pete Holmes Show" and CollegeHumor.com and as host of the "We Watch Wrestling" Podcast on Feral... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

9:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: 2 Hot Dogs, Ike Night and The Worst, Hosted by Lauren O'Brien (SOLD OUT)

Performers

2 Hot Dogs

Kirby Howell Baptiste is currently a recurring sketch player on the MTV pilot Yo! Is this racist? She is also a recurring character on the Judd Apatow/Netflix series LOVE (released 2016). She recently worked as a series regular on the ABC pilot “The King of 7B,” alongside Craig... Read More →

Ike Night

Ikechukwu Ufomadu is an actor, comedian and entertainer. His original, live talk show IKE AT NIGHT has played sold out runs at JACK and The Public Theater's Under the Radar Festival. It plays again spring of 2016 at The Bushwick Starr. His one-man variety hour IKE NIGHT has played... Read More →

Lauren O'Brien

You may have seen Lauren and her impressions in the viral video “Celebrities Stuck in Traffic” featured on the TODAY Show, Buzzfeed, The Huffington Post and more. Lauren began her comedy career with another viral video "Office Party Drunk" featured on CNN and The Howard Stern... Read More →

The Worst

Founded in 2015 by stand-up comedians, The Worst strives to be something a little different. Inspired by live sketch shows like Saturday Night Live and Mr. Show, The Worst offers an alternative to both traditional stand-up shows and the independent theater circuit by offering a little... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

9:30pm PST

A Night with John Lurie in conversation with Parker Posey: 'Fishing with John' 25th Anniversary

Artist/Actor/Composer John Lurie comes to the Castro Theatre to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "Fishing with John," with screenings and an in-depth conversation with acclaimed actor Parker Posey.

For all his life, John Lurie has been drawing and painting, yet only in the last eleven years has he chosen to exhibit his work. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1952, John Lurie remains a true American original.

Throughout the 80s and 90s, Lurie led the legendary band, The Lounge Lizards, which Lester Bangs of The New York Times proclaimed as "staking out new territory that lies somewhere west of Charles Mingus and east of Bernard Hermann." In addition, he recorded 22 albums and over 20 film scores including The John Lurie National Orchestra's Men With Sticks and movie soundtracks for over 20 films, the most notable being "Stranger than Paradise," "Down by Law," "Mystery Train," "Manny and Lo," "Clay Pigeons," "Animal Factory," and "Get Shorty," which earned him a Grammy nomination.

In 1999, Lurie created the fictional character Marvin Pontiac and recorded The Legendary Marvin Pontiac - Greatest Hits CD for his own label, "Strange and Beautiful Music". Marvin Pontiac was said to be an insane African musician, who would only record for a label if its president came out and mowed his lawn. Pontiac was later hit and killed by a bus, outside the Esmeralda State Mental Institution.

As an actor, he had starring roles in "Stranger than Paradise" and "Down by Law." This led to appearances in numerous films with some of the world's foremost directors: Wim Wenders’ "Paris, Texas," Martin Scorsese’s "The Last Temptation of Christ," David Lynch’s "Wild at Heart," as well as a regular role on the HBO series "Oz."

Following his work in film, Lurie went on to write, direct, and star in the critically acclaimed television series "Fishing with John," which aired on IFC and Bravo. Episodes included guests such as Tom Waits, Willem Dafoe, Matt Dillon, Jim Jarmusch and Dennis Hopper. According to the critic Glenn O'Brien, "Lurie elevates this venerable institution to a whole new level, doing for the American fishing format what Cézanne did for the still life."

In spring 2004, Lurie had his first painting exhibition at Anton Kern Gallery, New York. Since then Lurie’s work has been exhibited in esteemed galleries throughout the world. His solo museum exhibits include P.S.1. Contemporary Arts Center in New York, Musee Des Beaux-Arts De Montreal, the Musee d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean in Luxembourg and the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art in Tokyo, who gave their entire museum to the presentation of Lurie's work. Both the Wadsorth Athenaeum in Connecticut and The Museum of Modern Art in New York have acquired his work for their permanent collections.

Lurie has published two books of his work, "Learn To Draw," a compilation of black and white drawings and most recently A Fine Example of Art, a full color book of over 80 reproductions.

John Lurie's drawings and paintings express a disarming mixture of corrosive wit, raw emotion and unblemished sensitivity. His works bear the mark of an outsider, a quality present throughout his idiosyncratic career. To quote the artist: "I like to draw and paint. It is a river to me. I am not an Indian." $25 All Ages

Performers

John Lurie

For all his life, John Lurie has been drawing and painting, yet only in the last eleven years has he chosen to exhibit his work. Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1952, John Lurie remains a true American original. Throughout the 80s and 90s, Lurie led the legendary band, The Lounge... Read More →

Parker Posey

Parker Posey stars opposite Joaquin Phoenix and Emma Stone in Woody Allen’s most recent film "Irrational Man" which premiered to rave reviews at Cannes. She is currently in production on "Mascots" for writer-director Christopher Guest, and recently wrapped Woody Allen’s upcoming... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 9:30pm - 11:30pm PST
Castro Theatre

Television Tributes-Spotlights

10:00pm PST

Night of Too Many Musical Comedians with Eli Braden, Drennon Davis, Dragon Boy Suede, Eliot Glazer: Haunting Renditions, Allie Goertz, Reformed Whores and DJ Real

Some of the planet's absolute best music and comedy crossover artists come together for one rare night at the Swedish American Hall.

Eli Braden has written for "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "Fashion Police" and "Upload with Shaquille O’Neal." He’s a contributor to MAXIM Magazine, and his parody songs can be heard daily on "The Howard Stern Show." He’s released a massive quantity of original comedy music, available in one gigantic package for just $5.

Drennon Davis 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 sketches into a show that the Los Angeles Comedy Bureau writes "not only lives up to its name, but exceeds expectation in what you could possibly think it is." Drennon recently appeared on TBS’s "Conan," and has previously appeared on Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party," NBC's "Last Call" and was a semifinalist on "Last Comic Standing."

Howard Kremer is a comedian best known for his disdain for most pop music and his adoration of summah! After paying his dues as a comic in Austin, Howard was chosen to write and perform in the MTV show "Austin Stories." As his rap alter-ego Dragon Boy Suede he has performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and his very own Comedy Central Presents. You can find Howard and his chart keeper Kulap every Wednesday on Earwolf hosting Who Charted?!

Haunting Renditions Live is what happens when Eliot Glazer, a classically trained vocalist-turned-comedian, takes some of pop music's most infamous songs and turns them into highbrow, sweeping ballads. Like a twisted version of MTV Unplugged, Austin City Limits, or VH1 Storytellers, Haunting Renditions Live is an intimate night of bad music made good.

Allie Goertz is a comedic musician whose obsession with pop-culture and heart ache has born an album of nerdy love songs. Since releasing her first crowd-sourced album Cossbysweater in 2013, Allie has been touring the country opening for and playing alongside her favorite musicians and comics. She is currently located in hazy Los Angeles running the @midnight Twitter account and performing her new material. You have seen her at SF Sketchfest, New York Funny Songs Fest, and IFC's 10 Comedy Musicians You Need To Know.

If Tenacious D and Dolly Parton got drunk and had a baby it would be the musical comedy duo Reformed Whores! Southern bred, but NYC based, Marie Cecile Anderson and Katy Frame, deliver hilariously dirty country tunes with a wink and a smile. Reformed Whores have been featured on "Gotham Comedy Live," The Huffington Post, Nerve.com, BUST Magazine, IAF.tv, Glamour Magazine, MTV's Guy Code blog, CBS's "The Doctors," and the Yahoo! web show "Mansome." For the past two years, the Whores have traveled across the country on tour opening for the legendary bass player and Primus frontman Les Claypool and his Duo de Twang. They also had the pleasure of opening for the Reverend Horton Heat at Irving Plaza in NYC. The Whores stay busy straddling both music venues and comedy clubs across the country! Some favorites include Carolines on Broadway, headlining Zanies Comedy Club in Nashville, Chicago, and St. Charles, The Improv in Atlanta, BAM in Brooklyn, The Meltdown in LA, Punch Line in SF, NY Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, Piccolo Spoleto, and the Charleston Comedy Festival at Theatre 99. Reformed Whores debut album "Ladies Don't Spit" is available on iTunes today!

Nick Stargu is a musician, comedian, and writer who is best know for his musical comedy act, DJ REAL, which has been featured in the San Francisco Sketch Festival, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, the San Francisco Comedy Competition, and more. And he’s opened for Devo!. Nick also performs as Imaginary Radio with comedy partner, Drennon Davis. For more info, check out www.djrealsmells.com!
$25, 21+

Performers

Allie Goertz

Allie Goertz is a comedic musician whose obsession with pop-culture and heart ache has born an album of nerdy love songs. Since releasing her first crowd-sourced album Cossbysweater in 2013, Allie has been touring the country opening for and playing alongside her favorite musicians... Read More →

DJ Real

Nick Stargu is a musician, comedian, and writer who is best known for his musical comedy act, DJ REAL, which has been featured in the San Francisco Sketch Festival, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Outside Lands Music Festival, and more. And he’s opened for Devo!. Nick also performs... Read More →

Dragon Boy Suede

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 →

Eli Braden

ELI BRADEN has written for Jimmy Kimmel Live, Fashion Police and Upload with Shaquille O’Neal. He’s a contributor to MAXIM Magazine, and his parody songs can be heard daily on The Howard Stern Show. He’s released a massive quantity of original comedy music, available in one... Read More →

Eliot Glazer

Eliot Glazer is a UCB-trained writer and performer who currently serves as a Story Editor on Darren Star's TV Land series, "Younger" starring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff. Eliot can also be seen in a recurring role on Comedy Central's hit series, "Broad City," where he also serves... Read More →

Reformed Whores

If Tenacious D and Dolly Parton got drunk and had a baby it would be the musical comedy duo Reformed Whores! Southern bred, but NYC based, Marie Cecile Anderson and Katy Frame, deliver hilariously dirty country tunes with a wink and a smile. Reformed Whores have been featured on "Gotham... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

10:00pm PST

Judge John Hodgman (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Join bestselling author and self-appointed judge John Hodgman as he listens to real-life disputes and weighs in on such pressing issues as “Is chili a soup or a stew?” This live version of the popular Maximum Fun-produced podcast features Bullseye host and Maximum Fun founder Jesse Thorn. $35 All Ages

Performers

Jesse Thorn

Jesse Thorn is the host and producer of Bullseye and Jordan, Jesse, Go!, and the co-host and producer of Judge John Hodgman. He's also the proprietor of MaximumFun.org. He founded The Sound of Young America in 2000, while a student at the University of California at Santa Cruz. In... Read More →

John Hodgman

Friday January 8, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

10:00pm PST

The Chris Gethard Show Presents: Chris Gethard versus Vacation Jason in a Literal Fight to the Death!

The Chris Gethard Show Presents: Chris Gethard versus Vacation Jason in a Literal Fight to the Death!

"The Chris Gethard Show" is a strange late night cable talk show that bends the borders of what a talk show is even allowed to be. Fans of TCGS are rabid, passionate devotees to this public access born televised mayhem.

Fans of TCGS will also tell you that the eponymous host of the show has a mortal enemy – Vacation Jason, the island hopping, fruit loving madman who is always on vacation and thwarts Chris at every turn possible. Much to Chris’s consternation, Vacation Jason is a crowd favorite amongst the TCGS dedicated. His popularity rivals that of the host himself – some might say it even exceeds it.

After many, many years of these two non-titans battling publicly on the cable airwaves, things are finally set to come to a head on Friday, January 8th at 10 PM at the Brava Theater. Geth and Jason will face each other in a series of challenges with the assistance of you, the audience. Murf will be on hand to referee the proceedings and insure that they get out of control. The Human Fish will oversee everything with his watchful amphibious eyes. And the LLC will rock out while it all happens.

And at the end, one of these men will have won the majority of the challenges. And both have agreed that at that point, the other will be exterminated on stage. It will be like Hamilton versus Burr, except comedy serves as the duel and we are 85% certain no one will ever write a Broadway musical about the events that occur on this evening.

We sincerely hope to see you there! $28 All Ages

Performers

Chris Gethard

Chris Gethard is a writer, actor, and comedian living in New York City. His Comedy Central Half Hour special premiered in June 2014. Chris plays the role of Derek in the Comedy Central series “Broad City” and had a recurring role on the last season of NBC’s "The Office." His... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Sketch Television

10:00pm PST

Baron Vaughn: The Saturdaze Tour, with Emmett Montgomery, hosted by Faith Choyce

Performers

Baron Vaughn

Emmett Montgomery

Faith Choyce

Friday January 8, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Doc's Lab

10:15pm PST

Improv Showcase: Orange Tuxedo with Craig and Carla Cackowski, Chinese Ballroom and Liss n' Sams, Hosted by Ali Safar (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

It's a night of great improvisation with Orange Tuxedo with Craig and Carla Cackowski and San Francisco's Liss n' Sams and Chinese Ballroom. Hosted by Ali Safar. $15 All Ages

Performers

Ali Safar

Ali Safar is a stand-up comedian making a name for himself with his razor sharp one-liners. Don’t be deceived by his mild mannered nature because his punchlines have been known to put holes in walls. Stay on your toes because behind his witty, self-deprecating humor await some... Read More →

Carla Cackowski

Chinese Ballroom

Chinese Ballroom has performed a signature mixture of short and long-form improv for seven years. Made up of playwrights, actors, stand-ups, and friends (aww), Chinese Ballroom has hosted sold out shows all over the Bay Area, including at the Exit, Phoenix and Stagewerx Theaters... Read More →

Craig Cackowski

Liss n' Sams

Joe Liss, Second City alumnus, has appeared on TV in According to Jim, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Less Than Perfect, and Strangers With Candy, and on film in God Bless America, Wayne’s World II, Curly Sue, Home Alone 2, and Major League. He’s written on Kick Buttowski: Suburban Daredevil... Read More →

Orange Tuxedo

Orange Tuxedo is a two person improv show from a husband and wife team who, collectively, have been doing improv for seven hundred years. In this show, they aim to create grounded relationships, formed by eccentric characters. Craig teaches improvisation at iO West, Carla teaches... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

Improv

10:15pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Joe DeRosa & Joe Zimmerman, Hosted by Kate Willett

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Writer, actor, and standup comedian Joe DeRosa has become a favorite on the comedy circuit. His brand of comedy mixing brutal honesty and frustration at the workings of the world has won over comedy fans, radio listeners, and TV audiences nationwide. In February 2013 Joe taped his second half hour special for Comedy Central, and in September of that year released his third standup comedy album “You Will Die.” His first two standup albums, “The Depression Auction” and “Return of The Son of The Depression Auction,” were released on Comedy Central records in 2010 and 2011 respectively. A fourth album, “Mistakes Were Made: The B-Sides” was released in August of 2014. DeRosa was a writer on Netflix’s highly anticipated "Wet Hot American Summer" TV series. He also wrote and was a featured performer on TBS’ acclaimed "The Pete Holmes Show." Online, Joe created, wrote, and starred in Bedrocket’s 2013 web series "We Should Break Up" and the Warner Brothers web series "What Are We Waiting For?" In 2011 he directed and, along with fellow comedians Bill Burr and Robert Kelly, co-wrote and starred in the short film "CHEAT," which premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival that year. Simon and Schuster released a book based on the film, which was written by the three, in October 2012. In recent years, DeRosa has been seen in a recurring role on AMC’s "Better Call Saul," and has made appearances on Comedy Central’s "Inside Amy Schumer," FX’s "Louie," HBO’s "Bored To Death," E’s "Chelsea Lately," and in the video game Grand Theft Auto V. Joe headlines comedy clubs and colleges both in and out of the country and has been featured repeatedly at renowned festivals like South By Southwest, The Montreal Comedy Festival, JFL 42, The Moontower Comedy Festival, The New York Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and Bonnaroo.

In 2013 Joe made his television debut on "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show" on Comedy Central, and since then has appeared on "Conan," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Season 8 of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing," Nickelodeon, and recorded a Comedy Central Half Hour Special. He was also chosen as one of the New Faces at Just For Laughs Montreal, where he was positively reviewed by the The Spit Take and Time Out NY. In 2014, he recorded his debut album, "Smiling at Wolves" which reached #2 on iTunes, and Buzzfeed named him a “Comedian you should be paying attention to,” saying “The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic.” Praised for an accessible style pairing absurdism with observational and autobiographical
material, Joe is an original member of the Beards of Comedy, who toured from 2008-2012 and released two albums — 2011’s "Cardio Mix" & 2009’s "Comedy For People." Based out of New York city, Joe is currently touring the country with his new hour. He hosts popular science podcast called "Universe City" which comes out every Tuesday, and a monthly show at Union Hall in Brooklyn called “Deeperness”. Joe grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from Davidson College in 2005. $20 All Ages

Performers

Joe DeRosa

Writer, actor, and standup comedian Joe DeRosa has become a favorite on the comedy circuit. His brand of comedy mixing brutal honesty and frustration at the workings of the world has won over comedy fans, radio listeners, and TV audiences nationwide. In February 2013 Joe taped his... Read More →

Joe Zimmerman

In 2013 Joe made his television debut on "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show" on Comedy Central, and since then has appeared on "Conan," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Season 8 of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing," Nickelodeon, and recorded a Comedy Central Half Hour Special... Read More →

Kate Willett

San Francisco magazine describes Kate Willett as “a comedian you should know about,” so here’s the info: She’s a regular feature for Margaret Cho who she’s toured with nationally and internationally. Kate’s work was recently featured on the Risk! podcast with Kevin Allison... Read More →

Friday January 8, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

10:30pm PST

Mara Wilson's What Are You Afraid Of? with guests John Ross Bowie and Sarah Thyre

$25 All Ages
Death, commitment, sock puppets -- everyone's afraid of something. Laugh at your fears as host Mara Wilson takes you through comedian and performers' anxieties (and a few of her own).

A show all about fears, anxieties, phobias, dealing with them, getting through them, and laughing at them. Each installment of WAYAO features three storytellers, including Mara herself.

Performers

John Ross Bowie

Mara Wilson

Mara Wilson is best known for her childhood roles in "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Matilda." Now she performs as a storyteller nationwide, plays The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives in Your Home on "Welcome to Night Vale," and hosts a show about fears and anxieties, What Are You Afraid... Read More →

Sarah Thyre

Sarah Thyre is an actress ("Strangers with Candy") and writer ("Dark at the Roots"). She co-hosts the "Crybabies" podcast with Susan Orlean on Wolfpop.com. In her spare time, she enjoys despair.

Friday January 8, 2016 10:30pm - 11:45pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Storytelling

10:30pm PST

The Ultimate Crowd Work Show: Todd Barry and Big Jay Oakerson & Friends with guests Ardie Fuqua, Maggie Maye and Kevin McDonald

It's the Ultimate Crowd Work Show. Todd Barry, from Netflix's "The Crowd Work Tour," and Big Jay Oakerson, from The Crowd Work Sessions and the upcoming Seeso production "What's Your F@%king Deal?!" co-headline a show consisting of nothing but crowd work, with some friends along for the ride. $25 All Ages

Performers

Ardie Fuqua

Ardie Fuqua is a comedian and actor from New York. He has made appearances on BET’s Comic View and BET News. A veteran of the NYC stand up scene, he can be seen regularly at the city’s finest clubs, including Comedy Cellar, Caroline’s on Broadway, and Stand Up NY. Fuqua has... Read More →

Big Jay Oakerson

Comedian Big Jay Oakerson currently has a new full length, digital-only album, "The Crowd Work Sessions:What's Your F@!?ng Deal?" on Comedy Central Records, recorded live at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City. His second album at the label is a follow up of his critically acclaimed... 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 →

Maggie Maye

Todd Barry

Friday January 8, 2016 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

10:00am PST

Kevin McDonald Improv and Sketch Workshop (2 Day Workshop -- Day 1 of 2)

Join Kevin McDonald of the Kids in the Hall as he returns once again to SF Sketchfest for his popular two day, 14 hour workshop to improve your acting and writing skills. Back for its 3rd year, a group of twenty to thirty actors learn how to write comedy through performance, and use improv as a writing tool. By the end of the workshop you will be able to write sketches through improv.

The workshop will warm up with improv games to help sharpen storytelling skills, and evolve until students are doing their own improvised scenes in small groups. You will then take these improvised scenes, work on them and make them into full comedy sketches. Kevin will go from group to group, helping and guiding with the "writing" of each scene. Each group will then have the opportunity to present their sketch.

After getting notes, revising and presenting the scenes again, the workshop will end with the groups going away and actually finalizing their scenes. The now fully written scenes will be performed one last time for everyone.

This workshop will improve your acting and writing skills, and will teach you how both skills work in unison to create great scenes and hilarious comedy. And if prompted, Kevin will tell lots of stories about the Kids in the Hall. $300 All Ages

Performers

Kevin McDonald

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00am - 5:00pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

11:00am PST

Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo, Pat Francis and Matt Belknap and special guest Jon Hamm (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SketchFest favorite Never Not Funny returns after a year hiatus and we couldn’t be happier! Hosted by comedian and TV personality Jimmy Pardo, the show features free-form conversations between Pardo, his producer Matt Belknap and his sometimes famous, always funny friends. Currently in its seventeenth season, the show has been featured by Entertainment Weekly’s Must List, Billboard Magazine, Esquire, GQ and was named a top comedy podcast by iTunes, Mashable and The AV Club. This year’s show features show favorite Pat Francis and very special guest Jon Hamm. To get acquainted and listen to NNF, visit www.nevernotfunny.com.
$25 All Ages

Performers

Jimmy Pardo

Jon Hamm

Matt Belknap

Matt Belknap is the producer and co-host of the hit podcast Never Not Funny, which won the first-ever Aspen Rooftop Comedy Award for Best Comedy Podcast, was twice named to iTunes’ year-end “Best in Podcasts” list and has been featured in magazines like Fast Company, Esquire... Read More →

Pat Francis

Saturday January 9, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

11:30am PST

SF Sketchfest and Alamo Drafthouse Present: 'Hook' 25th Anniversary Screening with Dante Basco and James Madio (The Lost Boys' Rufio and Don't Ask), hosted by Henri Mazza

Hard to believe, but it's been 25 years since we were first introduced to Steven Spielberg's grown-up Peter Pan (the wonderful Robin Williams), his trusty sidekick Tinkerbell (Julia Roberts), and a look at the world of Never Never Land in a way we'd never seen it before, complete with the nefarious Captain Hook (the dazzlingly- tressed Dustin Hoffman) and a very unique group of Lost Boys.

Join SF Sketchfest in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of "Hook" with special "Lost Boy" guests Dante Basco (Rufio) and James Madio (Don't Ask) for a Q&A hosted by Alamo Drafthouse's Henri Mazza, and participate in our interactive viewing party with props we'll provide you when you arrive. Costumes encouraged! Bring the kids! $20 All Ages

Performers

Dante Basco

With a career spanning over two and a half decades, DANTE BASCO is a Hollywood actor who has become a cult classic and pioneering figure in Asian American cinema. He was first introduced in Steven Spielberg's fairytale movie Hook, as "Rufio", the leader of the Lost Boys. He quickly... Read More →

Henri Mazza

Henri Mazza is the Chief Creative Officer of the Alamo Drafthouse. He has hosted several events at SF Sketchfest, including "The Princess Bride" with Cary Elwes and the "Footloose" Dance-Along.

James Madio

Born and raised in the Bronx, New York. At the age of thirteen with his very first audition, James landed a role in the Steven Spielberg family adventure, Hook and never looked back. On the set of Hook, Dustin Hoffman was impressed enough with Madio's talent to suggest him for the... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 11:30am - 2:30pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film Kids

12:00pm PST

Sell It! Improv Workshop with Craig Cackowski (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Energy, confidence and decisiveness are 90% of the battle in improv, i.e. it's not so much what you say as when you say it and how you say it. How comfortable you are on stage will have a huge impact on how you're perceived by the audience. Whether you're a veteran improvisor or new to the artform, this is the perfect workshop for the performer who needs to practice owning their impulses and delivering them with confidence right away. $60 All Ages

Performers

Craig Cackowski

Saturday January 9, 2016 12:00pm - 3:00pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

1:00pm PST

SuperEgo with Jeremy Carter, Matt Gourley, Mark McConville and Paul F. Tompkins and guest John Hodgman (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SUPEREGO: Profiles in Self-obsession. Experience the popular podcast, live on stage! Enter the world of the Superego Clinic for Analytical Pscience™ where doctors Matt Gourley, Jeremy Carter, Mark McConville, and Paul F. Tompkins introduce you to a variety of curious characters. Weirdos, really. A bunch of self-absorbed swellheads, improvised and analyzed before your very eyes. With special guest John Hodgman. $22 All Ages

Performers

Jeremy Carter

Dr. Jeremy Carter, PhD is a cofounder of the Superego Podcast, occasionally popping up on the "Thrilling Adventure Hour," "The Dead Authors podcast," the "Andy Daly Podcast Pilot Project," "Comedy Bang Bang," and the "Super Serious Show." Anywhere Superego is found, Jeremy will be... Read More →

John Hodgman

Mark McConville

Dr. Mark McConville, PhD is a Wisconsin native and graduate of The University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has been acting and improvising since 1996 with several organizations including ComedySportz Madison, ComedySportz LA, Disney Entertainment Productions, and currently is a mainstage... Read More →

Matt Gourley

Paul F. Tompkins

Saturday January 9, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

1:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Comedy Writing Award: Dave Barry, in conversation with Kevin Pollak

SF Sketchfest is proud to present its Comedy Writing Award to author, columnist and humorist Dave Barry. Mr. Barry will sit down for a moderated conversation and Q&A with actor/comedian and chat show host Kevin Pollak, followed by the presentation of the award. $25 All Ages

Performers

Dave Barry

Dave Barry has been a professional humorist ever since he discovered that professional humor was a lot easier than working. For many years he wrote a newspaper column that appeared in more than 500 newspapers and generated thousands of letters from readers who thought he should be... Read More →

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak has captured the attention of audiences worldwide with his range of both dramatic and comedic roles. He has appeared in over sixty films, as well as countless television projects, and has established himself as one of the few stand-up comedians to have a successful dramatic... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 1:00pm - 2:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

3:00pm PST

Rock Solid with Pat Francis, David Wild and Kyle Dodson and special guest Sammy Hagar

It's time to rock 'n' roll all night ... and party once a week! Hosted by Pat Francis, Rock Solid is the comedy/music podcast that brings you music “both new and classic," plus lots of laughs and musical guests. Joining the fun are Producer Kyle Dodson and Pat’s hilarious rotating Co-Hosts; for the SF Sketchfest edition, Pat will be joined by Rolling Stone contributing editor and author David Wild. They are thrilled to welcome a very special guest -- iconic "Red Rocker" and Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductee Sammy Hagar from Van Halen, The Circle, Chickenfoot, Montrose and The Wabos. $25, 21+

Performers

David Wild

David Wild is a twice Emmy-nominated television writer, a New York Times Best-Selling author and a Contributing Editor for Rolling Stone. A graduate of the Loomis Chaffee School and Cornell University, Wild started his career as a journalist at Esquirebefore coming to Rolling Stone... Read More →

Kyle Dodson

Comedian, Writer, Facial Hair Connoisseur, Batman aficionado, Rock Solid Podcast Producer, and Oxford comma supporter.

Pat Francis

Sammy Hagar

For almost forty years, Sammy Hagar has been one of rock music's most dynamic and prolific artists. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose to his multiplatinum solo career to his ride as the front man of Van Halen, the “Red Rocker” has set the... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

3:30pm PST

SF Sketchfest Tribute: 'Waiting For Guffman: Sesquicentennial + 20' with Bob Balaban, Christopher Guest, Parker Posey and Fred Willard, Moderated by Kevin Pollak (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Are you ready to go back to Blaine, Missouri, the Stool Capital of the World? Where Corky got Bonnie a wonderful pantsuit? And where Libby Mae always has a place at the Dairy Queen? And where Ron is teaching Sheila to change her instincts, or at least ignore them? And where a young Dr. Pearl sat next to the class clown and studied him? SF Sketchfest is proud to present the Sesquicentennial + 20 event with a screening of the classic film "Waiting For Guffman" and Q&A with some of the core team who created this wonderful comedy. Please don't invite any Bastard People. $30 All Ages

Performers

Bob Balaban

Bob Balaban has been nominated for an Academy Award, four Emmy Awards, two DGA Awards, a PGA Award, two SAG awards, a BAFTA, and a Tony Award. He produced and co-starred in "Gosford Park." He produced and directed “Bernard and Doris” (HBO), starring Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes... Read More →

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest directed and starred in "Waiting For Guffman," "Best In Show, "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration," all of which he wrote with Eugene Levy. He also directed and starred in "This Is Spinal Tap," which he wrote with Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, and Rob Reiner... Read More →

Fred Willard

Fred Willard radiates a unique charm that has established him as one of our generation’s most gifted comic actors. A master of sketch comedy, Fred is most heralded for his quick wit and improvisational expertise. Fred is an alumnus of The Second City and was a co-founder of the... Read More →

Kevin Pollak

Parker Posey

Saturday January 9, 2016 3:30pm - 5:45pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film Tributes-Spotlights

4:00pm PST

Jordan Jesse Go! with Jordan Morris, Jesse Thorn and guest John Hodgman (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Jordan, Jesse, Go! is a freewheeling comedy podcast about life in your twenties and everything else. Your hosts are Jesse Thorn, "America's Radio Sweetheart," and Jordan Morris, "Boy Detective." Joining them is the inimitable John Hodgman. $22 All Ages

Performers

Jesse Thorn

John Hodgman

Jordan Morris

Jordan Morris is a writer for Comedy Central's "@Midnight" with Chris Hardwick and the co-host of the Jordan, Jesse, Go! podcast. He's also written for Rifftrax, IFC, Funny or Die, IGN, Geek and Sundry and Rooster Teeth, to name a few.

Saturday January 9, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Judith, Private Street and The Trumpet Boys, Hosted by JR De Guzman (SOLD OUT)

Performers

JR De Guzman

Born in the Philippines and raised in California, JR De Guzman began performing comedy while working as a music teacher, which he quickly learned just meant teaching Taylor Swift songs to teenagers. You can catch him on Season 2 of "Coming to the Stage" produced by Comedy Dynamics... Read More →

Judith

Judith is a House Sketch Team on Maude Night at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - Los Angeles.

Private Street

Private Street is a fast-paced, high-energy, character-driven team that brings you longform improv and sketch comedy! Private Street was named after the fascinating tales of Dylan’s experiences growing up on a private street in Topanga, California. PRIVATE STREET is Dylan Booth... Read More →

The Trumpet Boys

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Jeff Goldblum: Conversation and Music by Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

With film credits including "Jurassic Park," "Independence Day," "The Fly," "The Big Chill," "Igby Goes Down," "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Le Weekend;" theatre performances including "The Pillowman," "Speed the Plow" and "Domesticated;" and television appearances including “Portlandia” “Inside Amy Schumer” and “Will & Grace,” Jeff Goldblum now brings his jazz band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, with whom he performs regularly at Los Feliz's Rockwell Table and Stage, to SF Sketchfest for a unique twist on the festival's Tribute format. Goldblum will take your questions, ask you trivia questions, react to film clips and play classic jazz.

The evening will feature Goldblum on piano, John Storie on guitar, James King on
tenor saxophone, Tim Emmons on bass and Kenny Elliott on drums. $50 All Ages

Performers

Jeff Goldblum

With film credits including "Jurassic Park," "Independence Day," "The Fly," "The Big Chill," "Igby Goes Down," "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Le Weekend;" theatre performances including "The Pillowman," "Speed the Plow" and "Domesticated;" and television appearances including... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Joe DeRosa & Joe Zimmerman, Hosted by Kate Willett

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Writer, actor, and standup comedian Joe DeRosa has become a favorite on the comedy circuit. His brand of comedy mixing brutal honesty and frustration at the workings of the world has won over comedy fans, radio listeners, and TV audiences nationwide. In February 2013 Joe taped his second half hour special for Comedy Central, and in September of that year released his third standup comedy album “You Will Die.” His first two standup albums, “The Depression Auction” and “Return of The Son of The Depression Auction,” were released on Comedy Central records in 2010 and 2011 respectively. A fourth album, “Mistakes Were Made: The B-Sides” was released in August of 2014. DeRosa was a writer on Netflix’s highly anticipated "Wet Hot American Summer" TV series. He also wrote and was a featured performer on TBS’ acclaimed "The Pete Holmes Show." Online, Joe created, wrote, and starred in Bedrocket’s 2013 web series "We Should Break Up" and the Warner Brothers web series "What Are We Waiting For?" In 2011 he directed and, along with fellow comedians Bill Burr and Robert Kelly, co-wrote and starred in the short film "CHEAT," which premiered at The Tribeca Film Festival that year. Simon and Schuster released a book based on the film, which was written by the three, in October 2012. In recent years, DeRosa has been seen in a recurring role on AMC’s "Better Call Saul," and has made appearances on Comedy Central’s "Inside Amy Schumer," FX’s "Louie," HBO’s "Bored To Death," E’s "Chelsea Lately," and in the video game Grand Theft Auto V. Joe headlines comedy clubs and colleges both in and out of the country and has been featured repeatedly at renowned festivals like South By Southwest, The Montreal Comedy Festival, JFL 42, The Moontower Comedy Festival, The New York Comedy Festival, Gilda’s Laughfest, and Bonnaroo.

In 2013 Joe made his television debut on "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show" on Comedy Central, and since then has appeared on "Conan," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," Season 8 of NBC’s "Last Comic Standing," Nickelodeon, and recorded a Comedy Central Half Hour Special. He was also chosen as one of the New Faces at Just For Laughs Montreal, where he was positively reviewed by the The Spit Take and Time Out NY. In 2014, he recorded his debut album, "Smiling at Wolves" which reached #2 on iTunes, and Buzzfeed named him a “Comedian you should be paying attention to,” saying “The combination of Joe’s calming vocalization and inventive writing is a thing of magic.” Praised for an accessible style pairing absurdism with observational and autobiographical
material, Joe is an original member of the Beards of Comedy, who toured from 2008-2012 and released two albums — 2011’s "Cardio Mix" & 2009’s "Comedy For People." Based out of New York city, Joe is currently touring the country with his new hour. He hosts popular science podcast called "Universe City" which comes out every Tuesday, and a monthly show at Union Hall in Brooklyn called “Deeperness”. Joe grew up in Morgantown, WV and graduated from Davidson College in 2005. $20 All Ages

Performers

Joe DeRosa

Joe Zimmerman

Kate Willett

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

7:00pm PST

'Hot Shots' 25th Anniversary with Jim Abrahams and Pat Proft, moderated by Henri Mazza

Yes, it's been 30 years since "Top Gun." But never mind that. It's been 25 years since the hysterical parody "Hot Shots!" debuted and we're celebrating!

Watch as Topper Harley (Charlie Sheen) flips for Ramada (Valeria Golino), goes to war, and saves the day alongside cohorts Kent (Cary Elwes), Wash-Out (Jon Cryer) and Admiral Tug Benson (Lloyd Bridges, in a hilarious and ridiculous performance).

Legendary comedy filmmakers Jim Abrahams and Pat Proft will be on hand for a special screening and Q&A. Director and co-writer Jim Abrahams is 1/3 of the infamous ZAZ trio, alongside David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, who created the comedies "Airplane!, "The Naked Gun," "Kentucky Fried Movie" and "Top Secret." Co-writer Pat Proft co-wrote the "Naked Gun" trilogy as well as the screenplays for "Police Academy" and "Bachelor Party." $10 All Ages

Moderators

Henri Mazza

Henri Mazza is the Chief Creative Officer of the Alamo Drafthouse. He has hosted several events at SF Sketchfest, including "The Princess Bride" with Cary Elwes and the "Footloose" Dance-Along.

Performers

Jim Abrahams

Born: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, May 10, 1944 Graduated University of Wisconsin, Madison June, 1967 Movies: 1978 – “Kentucky Fried Movie,” co-writer, co-executive producer 1980 – “Airplane!” co-writer, co-director 1984 – “Top Secret!” co-writer, co-director 1986... Read More →

Pat Proft

STAND-UP COMIC. IMPROVISATIONAL THEATER. DUDLEY RIGGS’ BRAVE NEW WORKSHOP. COMEDY STORE IN LA. KENTUCKY FRIED THEATER. PROFT BROKE INTO TV AS A COMEDY PERFORMER. WENT ON TO WRITE AND PERFORM WITH STEVE MARTIN, DICK VAN DYKE, MARY TYLER MOORE, BOB HOPE, SMOTHERS BROTHERS, CAROL BURNETT... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:00pm - 9:00pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film

7:30pm PST

The Imaginary Radio Program with Drennon Davis and guests DJ Real, Dragon Boy Suede, Nina Daniels, Sean Keane and Chris Storin

The Imaginary Radio Program is a musical/sketch/variety show created and hosted by comedian Drennon Davis starring a cast of talented comics and musicians (plus a few very special guests). Past Guests Have Included: Reggie Watts, Peter Serafinowicz, Aisha Tyler, Maria Bamford, DJ Douggpound, Baron Vaughn, Karen Kilgariff, TJ Miller, DJ REAL, The Bots, Brent Weinbach, Moshe Kasher, Chip Pope, Walsh Brothers, Ron Lynch, Rachel Bloom, Paul Gilmartin, Eliza Skinner, Janet Varney, Sam Simmons, James Adomian, Jake Weisman and The Baby Boys. $20 All Ages

Performers

Chris Storin

Born in Oakland California, this Bay Area native will crack you UP! Chris Storin's characters and sound effects provide a hilarious and original outlook on everyday life. His energetic style and nose have captivated audiences throughout the country. In 2011, Storin opened the sold-out... Read More →

DJ Real

Dragon Boy Suede

Drennon Davis

Nina Daniels

Born and raised in New York, Nina has rapidly established herself as one of the most versatile comedians today with her hilariously original autobiographical stories and unique show. Nina has appeared on some of LA's best shows Hollywood Improv, UCB, Nerdmelt Theater (Imaginary Radio... Read More →

Sean Keane

Sean Keane is a writer and comic from San Francisco, a former editor of UC Berkeley’s humor magazine, and and a founder of "The Business," an acclaimed weekly comedy showcase that was named Best of SF in 2012. He has performed at SF Sketchfest and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

7:30pm PST

Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson: Three Out of Five Ain't Bad (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Dave Foley, Kevin McDonald and Scott Thompson-- three members of legendary sketch troupe The Kids in the Hall-- come together at SF Sketchfest for a night of standup, sketch, and, if you're lucky, maybe even an onstage argument or two. It's not all the Kids, but three out of five ain't bad! $30 All Ages

Performers

Dave Foley

Comic actor Dave Foley got his start doing standup at the Toronto Second City Training Center, where he met Kevin McDonald and soon after formed the original group that would become “The Kids in the Hall.” The show debuted in 1989 and became one of the most beloved and influential... Read More →

Kevin McDonald

Scott Thompson

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

Sketch Variety-Stand-Up

7:30pm PST

Workjuice Theatre with Paget Brewster, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Busy Philipps, Paul F. Tompkins and more (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

From the ashes of the Thrilling Adventure Hour comes WorkJuice Theater! Featuring a NEW episode of"Beyond Belief" picking up where the hit stage show and podcast left off last year! This new show is written by Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker & Ben Blacker and stars WorkJuice Players Paul F. Tompkins ("No You Shut Up"), Paget Brewster ("Grandfathered"), Marc Evan Jackson ("Brooklyn 99"), Mark Gagliardi ("Drunk History"), Craig Cackowski ("Drunk History"), Janet Varney ("Legend of Korra"), Hal Lublin ("We Got This podcast"), and Busy Philipps ("Cougar Town") with new songs by Paul & Storm and Jonathan Coulton! Plus: You never know who else will show up! $40 All Ages

Performers

Ben Acker

Ben Blacker

Busy Philipps

Born in Oak Park, Ill on June 25, 1979 and raised in Scottsdale, AZ, actress Busy Philipps says she knew she wanted to act for as long as she can remember. At 18, she moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University and pursue acting as a career.Currently she can be seen... Read More →

Craig Cackowski

Hal Lublin

In addition to providing a multitude of characters for the Thrilling Adventure Hour, Hal Lublin has provided voices to a number of films, television shows, videogames and commercials. He is one of the featured players and writers on The David Feldman Radio program and podcast, and... Read More →

Marc Evan Jackson

Marc Evan Jackson has appeared in “Parks & Recreation,” Super Dave’s “Spike-tacular,” Funny Or Die’s “The Carpet Brothers,” “Last Comic Standing,” "22 Jump Street" and a series of hilarious State Farms ads with JK Simmons. He is also well known for his recurring... Read More →

Mark Gagliardi

Mark Gagliardi is a WorkJuice Player whose rich baritone voice can be heard in most group songs. He would appear to really enjoy Scotch.

Paget Brewster

aget Brewster starred as Emily Prentiss in 126 episodes of the CBS show “Criminal Minds”. She recently joined the cast of “Community” for season 6 on Yahoo as Greendale’s CFO Frankie Dart. She also plays the morphine-addicted matriarch Dodo on Comedy Central’s new series... Read More →

Paul F. Tompkins

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center

7:30pm PST

Ron Funches with Cameron Esposito, Hosted by Adam Pearlstein (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Ron Funches is a very funny stand up comedian with a unique delivery and lovable demeanor. You just want to hug and squeeze him like a big stuffed bear. His easy going, inventive style sounds the way fresh chocolate chip cookies taste. Ron performs stand up all over the United States impressing audiences everywhere. Ron’s television appearances include recurring roles on Comedy Central’s "Kroll Show" and Disney’s "Crash and Bernstein." A guest star role on Fox’s "New Girl," stand up performances on TBS’s "Conan O’Brien Show," and Comedy Central’s "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show." You can catch Ron in his series regular role on NBC’s show "Undateable." Ron resides in Southern California.

Joining Ron is a special guest, Cameron Esposito. Cameron Esposito is a nationally touring standup comic and the host of Put Your Hands Together - both the podcast and live show at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. She is also the host of the action/scifi movie podcast WhamBamPow, a regular on "Chelsea Lately" and her network television debut on "Late Late with Craig Ferguson" was called “the most memorable first time on a late night show for any comedian in recent history” by Splitsider. $20, 21+

Performers

Adam Pearlstein

Adam is a stand up comedian who performs in theaters, clubs, colleges, bars, street corners and parking lots all over the west coast. Adam started doing stand up comedy when he was 17 years old but quit after bombing in front of John Whitherspoon and then accidentally crashing his... Read More →

Cameron Esposito

Ron Funches

Ron Funches is a very funny stand up comedian with a unique delivery and lovable demeanor. You just want to hug and squeeze him like a big stuffed bear. His easy going, inventive style sounds the way fresh chocolate chip cookies taste. Ron performs stand up all over the United States... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Swedish American Hall

7:30pm PST

Seeso Presents: Big Jay Oakerson’s What’s Your F@%king Deal?! with Big Jay Oakerson, Ardie Fuqua, Joe DeRosa, Matt McCarthy, Peggy Sinnott and Grant Lyon (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Comedian Big Jay Oakerson currently has a new full length, digital-only album, "The Crowd Work Sessions:What's Your F@!?ng Deal?" on Comedy Central Records, recorded live at The Stand Comedy Club in New York City. His second album at the label is a follow up of his critically acclaimed "An American Storyteller.”

Philadelphia born and raised Jay Oakerson, has risen the ranks of New York City comedy to become truly one of the best at the art of storytelling. Dubbed recently by the New York Times as a "Master of the Dirty Joke," Jay has also mastered the art of Crowd Work.

Many may know Jay from his television appearances, most recently on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon." He is also known to many via the hit IFC show "Z-Rock," where he received critical acclaim for his performance as "Neil," the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club. His television credits also include Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and "The Half Hour" as well as "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn." He's appeared multiple times on BET's "Comic View" and HBO's "P. Diddy's Bad Boys of Comedy.” His first hour stand-up special will be airing on Comedy Central. Big Jay Oakerson’s - What’s Your F@%king Deal?! will air on NBC’s digital platform, SeeSo.

Jay has been a stand out at comedy and music festivals around the world, including Just For Laughs in Montreal, Toronto and Austrailia. Additionally he has taken part in the New York Comedy Festival, South By Southwest, Moontower Festival in Austin, Tx., North By Northeast, Mayhem Festival among others. $20 All Ages

Performers

Ardie Fuqua

Big Jay Oakerson

Grant Lyon

Joe DeRosa

Matt McCarthy

Peggy Sinnott

Saturday January 9, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Doc's Lab

8:00pm PST

Chris Gethard: Career Suicide / Bucky Sinister (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Chris Gethard is the host of "The Chris Gethard Show," a stand up who’s had a half hour special on Comedy Central, and an actor seen in shows and movies like "Broad City," "The Office," "Parks and Recreation," "Louie," "Bored to Death," "The Heat," and "The Other Guys."

But he’s also someone who’s suffered from real depression issues for most of his life. And he’s written an hour of unapologetically funny stand up comedy focusing on everything that comes with that – suicide, alcoholism, and all the other funniest parts of life.

Performed at NYC venues such as the UCB Theater and Union Hall, this show was also an official selection of the Just for Laughs festivals in Montreal and Toronto. This performance marks its west coast debut.

“In this vessel, he achieves palpable moments of profoundness that could easily crash and burn on stage. The truth is, if you're making some of this stuff seem hilarious, as he does at times, you know what you're doing up there.” – exclaim.ca

“… an honest, raw and incredibly funny look at the absurdity and precariousness of life… In the tradition of Richard Pryor and Mike Birbiglia, Gethard transforms his life into storytelling art.” – NOW Magazine $20 All Ages

Performers

Bucky Sinister

Bucky Sinister is a comedian and an author of seven books, most recently the science fiction novel "Black Hole." He appears in the Bobcat Goldthwait film "Willow Creek" and the Amber Tamblyn film "Paint It Black." He lives in Oakland.

Chris Gethard

Saturday January 9, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

8:00pm PST

Rooftop Comedy Showcase: Devin Field, Andrew Holmgren, Casey Ley, Lydia Popovich, Ali Safar and Peggy Sinnott, Hosted by Red Scott (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Rooftop Comedy and SF Sketchfest present six Saturday showcases rounding up some of the best up and coming stand up comics in the nation! $15 All Ages

Performers

Ali Safar

Andrew Holmgren

Andrew Holmgren embodies a rare combination of humility and good looks rarely seen before on this planet. The laid-back jokester performs with a certain reverence for irreverence and his succinct, clever sense of humor has caused people to call him a smart-ass more times than he cares... Read More →

Casey Ley

Casey Ley’s comedy is silly, smart and has been called a little dirty and a little dark. It’s a lot like him actually. So it is also self-centered, flakey and relatively promiscuous. He started comedy in San Francisco where he was voted best comic in SF by SFWeekly and was a regular... Read More →

Devin Field

Lydia Popovich

Lydia Popovich is a SF-based comedian. Her anecdotal humor and vivid storytelling make her a unique voice in a sea of dick jokes. She’s a featured performer at Rooster T. Feathers, Punch Line SF, Punch Line Sacramento and Cobb's Comedy Club. She taught Derek Waters how to take... Read More →

Peggy Sinnott

Red Scott

Offstage, Red enjoys exploring the ways an individual can be indoors and fully protected from the Sun. He beat 146 comics to win the 2010 Rooster T Feathers Comedy Competition. He performed at 2011-2014 SF Sketchfest, including appearing in Jimmy Pardo's "Write Now!" in 2013. His... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

8:00pm PST

The Tabernacle with Matt Lieb, Allison Mick, Stevie Post, Jessica Sele and Richard Toomer (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

This is a weekly Stand Up comedy showcase featuring Torio Van Grol, Allison Mick, Stevie Post, and Matt Lieb. We were featured at SF Sketchfest 2015 and have existed as a weekly in SF for a year and a half. Torio Van Grol won "Best Joke of 2015" according to a poll at Courting Comedy (an SF Comedy blog) and Matt Lieb was voted one of the "Top 5 Comics of 2015" according to that same blog. Some of the Tabernacle's past headliners have included Dan St. Germain, Ahmed Bharoccha, Brad Williams, and Scott Capurro. $15 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Torio Van Grol will no longer be appearing.

Performers

Allison Mick

From Upstate New York by way of Massachusetts, Allison Mick started making people laugh to cope with cold, hard winters. Once moving to the Bay Area, she decided to give it a try for getting through cold, hard summers. Allison's comedy tackles topics like race, gender, and fast food... Read More →

Jessica Sele

Jessica Sele is a deeply weird human being and stand-up comedian living in Oakland, CA. She frequently performs up and down the west coast and sometimes in Fargo. Jessica co-produces a popular weekly show in San Francisco called the Mission Position and can also be seen at the San... Read More →

Matt Lieb

Matt Lieb is a comedian, writer, actor and street musician/Bone Thugs-N-Harmony cover band. He was named “one of my all-time favorite Bay Area performers” by the award-winning SF blog Courting Comedy and described as “extremely talented, charmingly dark and genuinely pleasant... Read More →

Richard Toomer

Richard Toomer is a stand up comedian, writer, actor, and producer based out of San Francisco, California. His comedy focuses on making sense out being a black kid born in Detroit who found himself raised up in the suburbs of southern California; and the things he's observed while... Read More →

Stevie Post

Steve Post is a stand-up comic from Somerville, Massachusetts. Based in San Francisco, he performs all over the city. Considered to be one of the best up-and-coming comics by himself and close friends, you're going to want to keep an eye on him! He's had conversations Bill Burr, Bob... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

9:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Ike Night, Living Impaired and Vanessa Gonzalez presents 'I Don't Know Dating,' Hosted by Andie Main (SOLD OUT)

Performers

Andie Main

Ike Night

Living Impaired

"It's difficult to pigeon-hole Living Impaired but if Carrot Top watched a Kids in the Hall marathon while drinking 3 bottles of Robitussin you might get close. If you come see a Living Impaired show we promise it will be entertaining & you can take a bunch of props home".

Vanessa Gonzalez presents "I Don't Know Dating"

Saturday January 9, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

9:15pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Maggie Maye & Matt McCarthy, Hosted by Josef Anolin

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Maggie Maye has been called one of the hottest up and coming comedians in Austin, and recently made her late night debut on Conan. She has been a multiple time finalist in the Funniest Person in Austin contest, and has been featured in Austin Monthly magazine. She also performs comedy in festivals around the country, such as the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, San Francisco Comedy Burrito Festival, the She Devil Comedy Festival and the All Jane No Dick Comedy Festival. She is also a contributing blogger for one of her favorite fests, the Women in Comedy Festival.

Matt McCarthy (born November 9, 1979 in Providence, Rhode Island) is an American comedian, writer, improviser and actor living in Los Angeles. McCarthy is best known for appearances on "The Pete Holmes Show" and CollegeHumor.com and as host of the "We Watch Wrestling" Podcast on Feral Audio. His stand-up comedy television performances include "Live at Gotham," "John Oliver's New York Stand Up Show" on Comedy Central. McCarthy has performed stand-up at such festivals as Just for Laughs in Montreal, All Tomorrow's Parties, Sasquatch, Outside Lands and Bonnaroo. Has been see on "@midnight," "Brooklyn Nine-Nine," "Adam Devine's House Party," "Louie," "White Collar," "Bored to Death," "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Whitest Kids U' Know" and the movie "The Other Guys." $20 All Ages

Performers

Josef Anolin

Maggie Maye

Matt McCarthy

Saturday January 9, 2016 9:15pm - 10:45pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

10:00pm PST

Improvised Shakespeare Company with Joey Bland, Ross Bryant, Greg Hess, Thomas Middleditch and Blaine Swen (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Known as one of the most critically acclaimed theatrical Improv troupes in the country, The Improvised Shakespeare Company has been touring nationally and internationally at Performing Arts Centers and has been featured at Montreal's Just For Laughs, Seattle's Bumbershoot Festival, SF Sketchfest, Bonnaroo Music & Arts fesival, and last summer at the Outside Lands Festival in San Francisco where none other than Sir Patrick Stewart joined the group as a surprise guest player! The ISC has been named Chicago's "Best Improv Group" by both the Chicago Reader and the Chicago Examiner and has received a New York Nightlife Award for "Best Comedic Performance by a Group". The ISC has also been honored by the Chicago Improv Foundation as its "Ensemble of the Year". $35 All Ages

Performers

Blaine Swen

Blaine Swen is the creator and director of The Improvised Shakespeare Company. He can also be seen at iO Chicago performing in the two-person groupBlessing with Susan Messing. His other iO credits include the house team Bullet Lounge, the one-man improvised musical, BASH!, The... Read More →

Greg Hess

Greg Hess is an actor and writer living in Los Angeles. He is a founding member of the critically acclaimed Cook County Social Club, and regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and iO West. Past credits include the Second City National Touring Company, and Baby Wants Candy... Read More →

Joey Bland

Joey Bland has performed with The Improvised Shakespeare Company for nine years. In Chicago he also performs with multiple musical improv ensembles including Baby Wants Candy and The Improvised Sondheim Project. Also in recent years, Joey has often worked on unique projects with... Read More →

Ross Bryant

Ross Bryant has been performing with The Improvised Shakespeare company since it began at the iO Theater in Chicago. Previously, Ross toured internationally with the Second City Touring Company and was an ensemble member of the Second City Mainstage, where he co-wrote and performed... Read More →

Thomas Middleditch

Thomas Middleditch can currently be seen as Richard Hendrix, the central character in Mike Judge’s (recently Emmy nominated) series on HBO, "Silicon Valley." Thomas will soon be seen in the feature films, "The Bronze" opposite Melissa Rauch, Gary Cole, and Sebastian Stan and... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

Improv

10:00pm PST

Harmontown with Dan Harmon and Jeff B. Davis (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

People always ask us “What is Harmontown?” and that’s a tough question to answer, but here’s the closest thing we’ve got: The countdown continues due to overwhelming demand: Attend a town meeting in a land free of brevity, where Mayor Dan Harmon (creator of NBC’s "Community") and Comptroller Jeff B. Davis ("Whose Line is it Anyway?") take another small, drunken step toward colonizing the moon. Evening may include ineffectual rants, songs, shameful stories, special guests, forehead sweat and repeated exposure to the phrases “like,” uh,” “sort of” and “you know.” $25, 21+

Performers

Dan Harmon

Dan Harmon is the Emmy® winning creator/executive producer of the comedy series “Community” as well as the co-creator/executive producer of Adult Swim’s “Rick & Morty.” Harmon’s pursuit of minimal work for maximum reward took him from stand-up to improv to sketch comedy... Read More →

Jeff B. Davis

Jeff is most famous as a guest star on the improv comedy show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" He also appears in "Drew Carey’s Green Screen Show." He is most famous for his impressions of Christopher Walken and Jeff Goldblum in the Whose Line game “Questionable Impressions”. He was... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

10:00pm PST

Spotlight on 'Drunk History' with Derek Waters and Friends, with Steve Berg, Eric Edelstein, Cameron Esposito, Ron Funches and Kyle Kinane, moderated by Henri Mazza (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

$25 All Ages
SF Sketchfest spotlights "Drunk History!" Host Derek Waters will screen never-before-seen footage, take questions and welcome special guests. Based on the popular web series, Comedy Central's "Drunk History" is the liquored-up narration of our nation's history. Host Derek Waters, along with an ever-changing cast of actors and comedians, travels across the country to present the rich tales that every city in this land has to offer. Booze helps bring out the truth. It's just that sometimes the truth is a little incoherent.

Moderators

Henri Mazza

Henri Mazza is the Chief Creative Officer of the Alamo Drafthouse. He has hosted several events at SF Sketchfest, including "The Princess Bride" with Cary Elwes and the "Footloose" Dance-Along.

Performers

Cameron Esposito

Derek Waters

Derek Waters is the creator of the Emmy award winning series "Drunk History" on Comedy Central, which is currently airing its third season. The show began as a series of online shorts that garnered millions of views on Funny or Die and YouTube. "Drunk History: Douglass & Lincoln," starring... Read More →

Eric Edelstein

Eric Edelstein can be seen in the upcoming "Green Room," as well as "We Bare Bears," "Shameless," "Clarence," "Parks and Recreation," "Drunk History," and "Jurassic World." He was honored to be named one of Variety's "10 loudest actors under 45 that look like John Goodman."

Kyle Kinane

Ron Funches

Steve Berg

Steve Berg is an actor and improviser who is upcoming on Comedy Central's new series "Idiot Sitter" and Joe Swanberg's next feature "Win It All," opposite Jake Johnson. Other credits include Joss Whedon's "Dr. Horrible's Sing Along Blog" and the features "Year of the Dog," "Gentlemen... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Castro Theatre

Television Tributes-Spotlights

10:00pm PST

Workjuice Theatre with Paget Brewster, Craig Cackowski, Mark Gagliardi, Marc Evan Jackson, Hal Lublin, Busy Philipps, Paul F. Tompkins and more

From the ashes of the Thrilling Adventure Hour comes WorkJuice Theater! Featuring a NEW episode of"Beyond Belief" picking up where the hit stage show and podcast left off last year! This new show is written by Thrilling Adventure Hour creators Ben Acker & Ben Blacker and stars WorkJuice Players Paul F. Tompkins ("No You Shut Up"), Paget Brewster ("Grandfathered"), Marc Evan Jackson ("Brooklyn 99"), Mark Gagliardi ("Drunk History"), Craig Cackowski ("Drunk History"), Janet Varney ("Legend of Korra"), Hal Lublin ("We Got This podcast"), and Busy Philipps ("Cougar Town") with new songs by Paul & Storm and Jonathan Coulton! Plus: You never know who else will show up! $40 All Ages

Performers

Ben Acker

Ben Blacker

Busy Philipps

Craig Cackowski

Hal Lublin

Marc Evan Jackson

Mark Gagliardi

Mark Gagliardi is a WorkJuice Player whose rich baritone voice can be heard in most group songs. He would appear to really enjoy Scotch.

Paget Brewster

Paul F. Tompkins

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

10:00pm PST

Fresh Mugs: Clara Bijl, Anita Drieseberg, Loren Kraut, LeMaire Lee, David Nguyen, Ryan Schutt and Austin Wolf-Sothern, Hosted by Chad Opitz

Performers

Anita Drieseberg

A self-proclaimed "Spinster", Anita has been blessed with a crazy german mother - the source of her best material. A favorite at the SF Punchline and Cobbs Comedy Club, Anita has performed at The Comedy Store in LA , Laugh Boston and appears regularly in Toronto at Absolute Comedy... Read More →

Austin Wolf-Sothern

Chad Opitz

Based out of Santa Cruz, CA., Chad Opitz is a comic who unique takes on sometimes odd subject matters are making him an oft booked staple at Bay Area clubs and showcases. Chad was the winner of Bay Area legend Jimmy Gunn's "Best Newcomer" award as well as a finalist in the Rooster... Read More →

Clara Bijl

David Nguyen

David Nguyen is a refreshingly positive voice in stand up – his act has a sharp edge but never draws blood. He's like a bag of jelly beans with the licorice and popcorn beans left in – overall, very sweet, but with just enough bitter notes to keep it interesting. Preferring a... Read More →

LeMaire Lee

LeMaire Lee is a good guy, who does good guy stuff. And Classy.

Loren Kraut

Awkwardly hilarious, Loren’s unorthodox style of comedy juxtaposes playfulness with deeply dark humor. She turns grim subject matter, like depression and suicide, on its ear, presenting the bleakness of mental illness with unexpected wit and levity. Ever the outsider, Loren gives... Read More →

Ryan Schutt

When Ryan gets the opportunity to talk at a group of strangers with a microphone, he relates to them by drawing from his pathetically shallow reservoir of life experience. Staying comfortably within the bounds of his limited knowledge and interests, his material focuses on things... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Doc's Lab

10:15pm PST

The Romane Event with Paco Romane and guests Tom Devenport, Jane Harrison, Lauren O'Brien, Drew Platt and Scott Simpson

One of San Francisco’s longest-running comedy shows, The Romane Event brings together the best of Bay Area comedians — from veterans, legends to up-and-comers — and national acts for a night of big laughs. Host Paco Romane oversees the fun. This comedy institution will leave you in stitches, so come out and enjoy a hilarious evening that’s been praised by The Onion and the San Francisco Chronicle. $15 All Ages

Performers

Drew Platt

Drew Platt is a standup comic from South Mississippi who started doing comedy in New Orleans. After doing several festivals in the south including SXSW and Fun, Fun, Fun Fest he moved to San Francisco where he's performed at some of the countries best comedy clubs, including The Punchline... Read More →

Jane Harrison

Jane Harrison got her start in Atlanta, but was lured to the Bay Area by the promise of orgasms and stage time. She found at least one of those things on a consistent basis. Her frank material, delivered in her smoky radio voice, only makes people uncomfortable who deserve to be uncomfortable... Read More →

Lauren O'Brien

Paco Romane

Paco Romane is an award-winning and critically acclaimed stand up comedian (voted “Best Comedian” in the San Francisco Weekly and San Francisco Bay Guardian), actor, writer, and director. He has established himself as a favorite new comedian with his energetic, self-deprecating... Read More →

Scott Simpson

Scott Simpson once came back to the U.S. from Japan by boat, lying to his girlfriend that it was for the adventure when really it was because he was afraid of flying. He’s now a full-time comedian and writer who has performed at SF Sketchfest, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, and... Read More →

Tom Devenport

Tom never planned it to work out this way, but lunch can change everything. One tainted burrito (It’s a long story), a career change, and several years later, Tom has performed in clubs, theaters, hotel ballrooms, on decks, in conference rooms, in bars, at malls, behind chicken... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

10:30pm PST

Uhh Yeah Dude with Jonathan Larroquette and Seth Romatelli

A weekly roundup of America through the eyes of two American-Americans, Uhh Yeah Dude is one of the longest running podcasts on the tubes. With weekly episodes since 2006, Jonathan & Seth come to SF for a night of everything from the latest idiocy in Florida to dissecting childhood memories. $25 All Ages

Performers

Jonathan Larroquette

Jonathan Larroquette is a composer, actor and podcaster. He's co-host of the hit show Uhh Yeah Dude, one of the longest running podcasts out there.

Seth Romatelli

Seth Romatelli is an actor, writer and podcaster. He's the co-host of the hit podcast Uhh Yeah Dude. Film and TV work includes "Crossroads," "Fish Without a Bicycle." and "Killer: A Journal of Murder."

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:30pm - 11:45pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

10:30pm PST

Rooftop Comedy Showcase: Shanti Charan, Brian Frange, Nato Green, Grant Lyon, Natasha Muse and Greg Santos, Hosted by Matt Lieb

Rooftop Comedy and SF Sketchfest present six Saturday showcases rounding up some of the best up and coming stand up comics in the nation! $15 All Ages

Performers

Brian Frange

Brian was selected as a New Face in the 2014 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Festival and chosen by TimeOutNY as one of the top 10 comedians from New York at the festival where he was described as a ‘sketch double-threat who’s strong, straightforward material and well-crafted... Read More →

Grant Lyon

Greg Santos

Matt Lieb

Natasha Muse

Natasha Muse is the C3P0 of San Francisco comedy: she's was once mistaken for a golden god but in reality she's a bumbling gay robot. SF Weekly declared her the "Funniest Tranny in SF." She's a member of the stand-up collective the Cynic Cave; has been in such comedy festivals as... Read More →

Nato Green

Nato Green was summed up more or less accurately by The East Bay Express as, “erudite and acerbic, a San Francisco-raised father, union organizer, gastronome, bibliophile, and political sparkplug.” He performs on Wednesdays at the legendary alternative comedy show at the Dark... Read More →

Shanti Charan

Shanti Charan’s bubbly personality, combined with her contagious smile lure in audiences & her comedic abilities keep them laughing. She is a Bay Area favorite & a regular at every local club including both San Francisco and Sacramento Punch Line, Cobb's, Rooster T Feathers and... Read More →

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:30pm - 11:45pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

10:30pm PST

The Todd Barry Podcast with Dave Foley, Scott Thompson and Maggie Maye

Highly regarded and amazing comedian Todd Barry talks to friends - and maybe people he doesn't know - about their careers, travel, food, and various other topics. Sounds good, doesn't it? Yeah. It really does. $20 All Ages

Performers

Dave Foley

Maggie Maye

Scott Thompson

Todd Barry

Saturday January 9, 2016 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Eureka Theatre

11:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: 2 Hot Dogs, OSFUG: The Fast Fuckin' Sketch Show, Virginia's Harem, Hosted by Zach Noe Towers

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

2 Hot Dogs

OSFUG: The Fast Fuckin' Sketch Show

OSFUG is THE Fast Fuckin' Sketch Show. We have a monthly hour-long late-night sketch show at the Upright Citizen's Brigade Theatre in NYC that has been selling out shows for over a year, and has been listed in the New York Times, Timeout NY and the Village Voice, among others. WE... Read More →

Virginia's Harem

Virginia’s Harem is a sketch group that was formed in early 2015 comprised of Liz Beeson, Valerie Boucvalt, Margee Green, Erica Goostrey, Alicia Hawkes, and Emily Slazer. They met taking classes at The New Movement NOLA, and that’s their home base. Their shows are a blend of high... Read More →

Zach Noe Towers

Saturday January 9, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday January 10, 2016 12:30am PST
PianoFight Second Stage

Sketch Improv

10:00am PST

Kevin McDonald Improv and Sketch Workshop (2 Day Workshop -- Day 2 of 2)

Performers

Kevin McDonald

Sunday January 10, 2016 10:00am - 5:00pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

10:30am PST

Sell It! Improv Workshop with Craig Cackowski (SOLD OUT)

Performers

Craig Cackowski

Sunday January 10, 2016 10:30am - 1:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

11:00am PST

Brunches with Funches: Giggles & Nibbles with Ron Funches & Friends, with Drennon Davis, Joe DeRosa and Maggie Maye (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Do you like to enjoy a delicious brunch and then giggle with a cuddly comedian? Then this weird and special event is for you! Join "Undateable" star Ron Funches and his friends as they perform comedy while you nibble on eggs and other assorted delectables.

Ron Funches is a very funny stand up comedian with a unique delivery and lovable demeanor. You just want to hug and squeeze him like a big stuffed bear. His easy going, inventive style sounds the way fresh chocolate chip cookies taste. Ron performs stand up all over the United States impressing audiences everywhere. Ron’s television appearances include recurring roles on Comedy Central’s "Kroll Show" and Disney’s "Crash and Bernstein." A guest star role on Fox’s "New Girl," stand up performances on TBS’s "Conan O’Brien Show," and Comedy Central’s "John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show." You can catch Ron in his series regular role on NBC’s show "Undateable." Ron resides in Southern California. $20 show only / $55 VIP seating with brunch buffet -- All Ages

Performers

Drennon Davis

Joe DeRosa

Maggie Maye

Ron Funches

Sunday January 10, 2016 11:00am - 12:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

12:30pm PST

Pop My Culture with Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland and guest Fred Willard

Pop My Culture is a weekly-ish podcast hosted by comedic actors and improvisers Cole Stratton and Vanessa Ragland. Join these two entertainment nerds and their special guests as they discuss movies, music, television, celebrity gossip, etc. without all those pesky “serious” topics like politics, religion and the environment. I mean, you can tune into Fresh Air for that. We’ll just tackle the trivial watercooler stuff, ok?

Joining Vanessa and Cole for a live recording at SF Sketchfest is a very special guest -- legendary comedian and actor Fred Willard ("Waiting For Guffman," "Best In Show," "Fernwood2Night," and countless others)!

With over a million downloads, Pop My Culture has been named the #2 Best Comedy Podcast of the Moment by Rolling Stone, and has appeared on Best lists by Paste Magazine, IFC.com and Mashable.com. It's part of the Nerdist network of shows. Past guests include Drew Carey, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Cary Elwes, Patton Oswalt, Bob Odenkirk, Rachel Dratch, Laraine Newman, Jonathan Silverman, Reginald VelJohnson, Jodie Sweetin and many more.

www.popmyculturepodcast.com $15 All Ages

Performers

Cole Stratton

Fred Willard

Vanessa Ragland

Vanessa Ragland is an LA-based writer, performer, and co-host of Nerdist Network's Pop My Culture Podcast. She’s a current member of the Groundlings Sunday company. VanJam (with Jamie Flam) is a melting pot of all her favorite things, music, comedy, and really dumb vests.

Sunday January 10, 2016 12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Eureka Theatre

12:30pm PST

We Got This with Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin and guest Adam Savage / Carter Parton Rogers

A live recording of the popular Maximum Fun podcast, Mark Gagliardi and Hal Lublin are joined by special guest Adam Savage to issue the final word on one of life's pointless debates. No topic is too small or insignificant for them to dissect and decide! Whatever minutiae you argue with friends and family, don’t worry: We Got This.
$20 All Ages

Performers

Adam Savage

Carter Parton Rogers

Carter Parton Rogers is a singer and songwriter with a big dream. Her dream is to be a "country music singin' sensation" at the Grand Ole Opry! She is making her way to The Opry via stages all across the United States Country from Los Angeles to New York City. Her hope is to brighten... Read More →

Hal Lublin

Mark Gagliardi

Mark Gagliardi is a WorkJuice Player whose rich baritone voice can be heard in most group songs. He would appear to really enjoy Scotch.

Sunday January 10, 2016 12:30pm - 2:00pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

2:00pm PST

An Afternoon with Alan Arkin: "The Russians are Coming, The Russians are Coming" 50th Anniversary Screening and Q&A, moderated by Ron Bostwick

SF Sketchfest welcomes screen legend Alan Arkin back to the festival to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of this classic Cold War comedy. When a Soviet submarine, commanded by Lieutenant Rozanov (Arkin, in an Academy Award-nominated role), accidentally runs aground in a quaint New England town, it causes ridiculous mass hysteria among the townspeople. This acclaimed award-winning film tells a tale that is strangely relevant even in 2016. Directed by Norman Jewison, the film also stars Carl Reiner, Eva Marie Saint and Jonathan Winters. Alan Arkin, who started as an improv comedian in the Second City troupe and went on to become a major star of the stage and screen, will sit down for an extended conversation with Boulder International Film Festival producer Ron Bostwick after the screening. Arkin's many screen roles include "The In-Laws," "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter," "Wait Until Dark," "Edward Scissorhands," "Argo," and "Little Miss Sunshine," for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. $25 All Ages

Performers

Alan Arkin

Alan Arkin has long been recognized as an actor of great talent and versatility on stage, screen and television. He won the 2007 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, the 2007 BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor, the 2007 Best Motion Picture Cast Performance by the SAG Awards... Read More →

Ron Bostwick

Ron Bostwick has has been a producer at the Boulder (CO) International Film Festival for 10 years, where he's sat down with Bobcat Goldthwait, Alec Baldwin, Chevy Chase, Shirley MacLaine, Martin Sheen, William H. Macy and more. While sitting, he's had the pleasure of interviewing... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film

3:00pm PST

'BoJack Horseman' with Paul F. Tompkins, Lisa Hanawalt, Mike Hollingsworth and Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Moderated by Mara Wilson (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Spend an afternoon with some of the cast and crew of the hit Netflix original animated series "BoJack Horseman!" Paul F. Tompkins (voice of Mr. Peanutbutter), Lisa Hanawalt (Production Designer/Producer), Mike Hollingsworth (Supervising Director) and creator Raphael Bob-Waksberg will assemble at Cobb's Comedy Club for clips, conversation and Q&A, moderated by Mara Wilson. $25 All Ages

Performers

Lisa Hanawalt

Lisa is the production designer/producer of "BoJack Horseman," an original animated series for Netflix. Her first book with Drawn & Quarterly, "My Dirty Dumb Eyes," was published in 2013. She grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from UCLA in 2006. She writes and illustrates... Read More →

Mara Wilson

Mike Hollingsworth

Mike Hollingsworth is the Supervising Director of “BoJack Horseman.” A self taught animator, Mike chose stand-up comedy instead of college. While doing stand-up he honed a sense of comedic timing for animation that can't be taught in a classroom. After stand-up he combined his... Read More →

Paul F. Tompkins

Raphael Bob-Waksberg

Raphael Bob-Waksberg is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix series "BoJack Horseman," which has been called "a bleak, brilliant comedy" by Slate, "the funniest show about depression ever" by Vulture, and "so odd" by the New York Times. Prior to BoJack, Raphael worked... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

3:00pm PST

Dead Pilots Society with John Ross Bowie, John Hodgman, Joshua Malina, Busy Philipps and more (SOLD OUT)

This show is sold out. Tickets may be available at the door day-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Dozens of TV show pilots are written every year, and most don't get to see the light of day. Until now. Friends writer Andrew Reich (Work It) and Nerdist Writers Panel creator Ben Blacker (Thrilling Adventure Hour) have invited their writer pals to bring out their dead pilots for a series of table reads called Dead Pilots' Society (soon to be a podcast). Featuring scripts by top writers that were never produced because of the questionable judgment of networks and development executives, DPS lets these brilliant, promise-filled scripts be enjoyed by you, the public, performed by top actors.
No notes. No one gets fired. We all laugh. $25 All Ages

Performers

Ben Blacker

Busy Philipps

John Hodgman

John Ross Bowie

Joshua Malina

Star of NBC’s Emmy Award-winning ensemble "The West Wing," actor Joshua Malina has the impressive distinction of having appeared in all, but one project that Aaron Sorkin has written/produced. As ‘Will Bailey’, Malina filled the slot left open by Rob Lowe’s departure in... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

7:00pm PST

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group (CANCELED)

THIS SHOW HAS BEEN CANCELED -- REFUNDS AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE. TICKET HOLDERS WILL BE CONTACTED.

Armed with nothing but their sharp wit, comedians Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take to the live stage to create hilarious and original scenes in their two-man show. Known by TV audiences for their work on "Whose Line is it Anyway?," Colin & Brad improvise new material every night from audience suggestions and participation. Interactive in every sense of the word, Colin & Brad will take the audience on a comedic high-wire act… just like a live version of Whose Line! Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter for all ages!

$50 Orchestra, $40 Balcony, All Ages

Sunday January 10, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Judith, Private Street and Virginia's Harem, Hosted by Ryan Schutt

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Judith

Judith is a House Sketch Team on Maude Night at The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre - Los Angeles.

Private Street

Ryan Schutt

Virginia's Harem

Sunday January 10, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

Sketch Improv

7:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Great Collaborators Tribute: Billy Crystal & Alan Zweibel, in conversation, moderated by Ron Bostwick (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SF Sketchfest is thrilled to pay tribute to great collaborators and long-time friends Billy Crystal and Alan Zweibel. Meeting in the mid seventies on the stand-up scene, they began working together in the early years of "Saturday Night Live" and recently collaborated on the Tony-Award winning hit solo Broadway show turned television special "700 Sundays." Don't miss your chance to hear these two comedy greats in conversation at the beautiful historic Castro Theatre. $35 All Ages

Performers

Alan Zweibel

An original “Saturday Night Live” writer who the New York Times says has “earned a place in the pantheon of American pop culture,” Alan has won multiple Emmy, Writers Guild of America, and TV Critics awards for his work in television, which also includes “It’s Garry Shandling’s... Read More →

Billy Crystal

Tony® and Emmy Award®-winning comedian, actor, producer, writer and director Billy Crystal is known to audiences around the world as the star of such feature films as “When Harry Met Sally…,” “City Slickers” and “Analyze This;” as a cast member of NBC’s “Saturday Night... Read More →

Ron Bostwick

Sunday January 10, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Castro Theatre

8:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Fairy Tale Theatre: 18 & Over, OSFUG: The Fast Fuckin' Sketch Show and Vagina Jones, Hosted by Brian Frange

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Brian Frange

Fairy Tale Theatre: 18 & Over

A collection of original fairy tales with morals and lessons for adults (i.e. “The Tale of the Bipolar Bear and the Codependent Eskimo”). Told with a mix of live actors and puppets, the show has played to consistently sold-out crowds across LA for the past five years, including... Read More →

OSFUG: The Fast Fuckin' Sketch Show

Vagina Jones

Conceived in the summer of 2013, Vagina Jones is the first all-woman team to be birthed from the EndGames Improv community. In addition to performing regularly with EndGames, Vagina Jones currently produces the independent, ever popular San Francisco "Lady Jam" every month at Stage... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

8:00pm PST

Wheels Off with Rhett Miller with guests Paul F. Tompkins, Michael Chabon and John Doe

Returning for its third consecutive year, Wheels Off: The Rhett Miller Show features Rhett Miller (Old 97s) and his all-star friends. Modeled after old-school variety shows, Wheels Off features music, comedy, a little bit of discussion, and maybe even a skit here and there. $30, 21+

Performers

John Doe

John Doe was born in 1977 when he arrived in Los Angeles. His previous life in Tennessee, Wisconsin & Baltimore was a great & fertile time but new music and social changes led him to events that created a life in art. He graduated from Antioch College in Baltimore in 1975, worked... Read More →

Michael Chabon

Michael Chabon is an acclaimed and bestselling author whose works include the Pulitzer Prize–winning novel "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay" (2000). Chabon achieved literary fame at age twenty-four with his first novel, "The Mysteries of Pittsburgh" (1988), which was a... Read More →

Paul F. Tompkins

Rhett Miller

Rhett Miller is the front man and main songwriter of the hard-charging rock ‘n’ roll quartet the Old 97’s, as well as an accomplished solo artist. In addition to his nine studio albums with the 97’s (most recently The Grand Theatre Volume One and The Grand Theatre Vol. 2 in... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

8:00pm PST

Quiz-O-Tron with Rebecca Watson and guests Hal Lublin, Bonnie Burton, Justin Robert Young, Ashley Paramore and Adam Savage / Answer Me! The Comedy Game Show with Jacob Rubin and Will Scovill

QUIZ-O-TRON:
Quiz-o-Tron is the world’s greatest science-themed comedy panel quiz show of all time! The show pits scientists against comedians in a rapid-fire competition that tests both knowledge and wit. Since 2010, the show has been entertaining audiences while simultaneously educating them and sometimes disgusting them. Very rarely, audience members are forced to reconsider their own relative insignificance in the universe and wonder what it all truly means. With Rebecca Watson and guests Hal Lublin, Bonnie Burton, Justin Robert Young, Ashley Paramore and Adam Savage.

ANSWER ME:
Come see comedians do what they do best: match wits in a game of pop culture trivia! In the traditional panel quiz format, two teams of two comedians will answer trivia questions and compete in ridiculous challenges for arbitrary points and useless prizes. They will be joined by... YOU! Every round, two randomly selected audience members will join the comedians in the hopes of pulling a prize out of the Outdated Media Barrel. Could you be selected? You'll find out when you ANSWER ME! $15 All Ages

Performers

Adam Savage

Ashley Paramore

Ashley Paramore is a heretic who has been producing online content since 2006 covering atheism, skepticism, feminism, and vegan food. You can find her streaming weekly on Twitch as FakeGamerGirl, or learn more of her other ventures at ashleyparamore.com.

Bonnie Burton

Bonnie Burton is the bestselling author of “J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World: Movie Magic Volume Three: Amazing Artifacts” (Insight Editions), “Crafting With Feminism” (Quirk Books), “The Star Wars Craft Book” (Random House), “Girls Against Girls: Why We Are Mean to... Read More →

Hal Lublin

Justin Robert Young

Justin Robert Young is a writer and comedian who has created two number one Billboard comedy albums. His podcast Night Attack with Brian Brushwood has been listed as an iTunes top pick and been covered by NPR, Wired, Engadget and more. His card game "The Contender" has been described... Read More →

Rebecca Watson

Rebecca Watson is the founder of the Skepchick Network, a collection of sites focused on science and critical thinking. She has written for outlets such as Slate, Popular Science, and the Committee for Skeptical Inquiry. In addition to hosting QuizoTron, a rowdy, live quiz show that... Read More →

Will Scovill

Will Scovill has been a producer and Audio/Visual Technician for the Bay Area comedy scene since 2010. He is a member of SF sketch group The Worst and co-produces Answer Me! The Comedy Game Show. Will has also served as producer and recording engineer on several podcasts including... Read More →

Sunday January 10, 2016 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Eureka Theatre

9:30pm PST

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: Two Man Group (CANCELED)

Sunday January 10, 2016 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

8:00pm PST

BATS Improv's Improvised Game of Thrones

Sweeping landscapes and epic desires create the backdrop for this completely improvised reimagining of the Game of Thrones world. This is not a spoof or a parody, but rather an alternate GoT universe populated by an all-new array of characters and clans created on the spot, and inspired by your suggestions. Life, death, and betrayal take centerstage as heroes and villains risk everything for family, love, and of course, power. The winter is long… Improv is coming! $20 All Ages

Performers

BATS Improv

Now in their 30th year, BATS Improv is San Francisco’s longest running and most acclaimed improv theatre Company. Since 1986 BATS, formerly known as Bay Area Theatresports, has been dedicated to cultivating and innovating the craft of improvised theatre. The BATS style of improv... Read More →

Tuesday January 12, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Improv

8:00pm PST

Illogical Contraption with hosts Cory Sklar, Shelby Lermo, Al Cummings and Erik Thybony and guests Matt and Paul MAGIC!, George Chen, Allison Stevenson and Les Milton

Illogical Contraption, the punk rock-heavy metal-horror-sci fi-comedy podcast with a rabid cult following comes alive on stage! Join all your goofy pals LIVE in person!

With guests Matt and Paul MAGIC!, George Chen, Allison Stevenson, Les Milton
The house band: Steve Peacock (Pale Chalice), Zack Farwell (Grayceon, Walken), Shelby Lermo (Vastum)
The hosts: Cory Sklar, Shelby Lermo, Al Cummings and Erik Thybony $15 All Ages

Performers

George Chen

George Chen was a musician, writer, and event organizer before finding a place in standup comedy. The past few years have seen him establishing the beloved weekly showcase Cynic Cave at Lost Weekend Video in San Francisco. The anachronistic video store is also home to the monthly... Read More →

Illogical Contraption

Illogical Contraption is a live radio show broadcast out of San Francisco's Mission district hosted by some goofy guys names Cory Sklar and Shelby Cobras. They talk about movies, the occult, aliens and heavy metal. Lot's of cool people have been on the show like GWAR, M. Gira of Swans... Read More →

Tuesday January 12, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Don't Watch This Show Live! with Good Morning Tonight, Hosted by Shanti Charan

It's a night of hilarious sketch comedy with San Francisco's Don't Watch This Show Live! and Toronto's Good Morning Tonight, hosted by Bay Area favorite Shanti Charan! $15 All Ages

Performers

Don't Watch This Show LIVE!

Founded in 2012 by comedians Bert DiVietri and Ryan Cronin, Don’t Watch This Show LIVE! presents a unique format of sketch, improv, and stand-up in their monthly comedy show

Good Morning Tonight

Good Morning Tonight is an offbeat talk and variety show that seamlessly blends sketch and improv with real interviews of special guests. Andrew Bush (Picnicface, Funny or Die) tries to host while his father, Rollie, played by Mark Little (Mr D, Picnicface) haphazardly “helps... Read More →

Shanti Charan

Wednesday January 13, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Sketch

8:00pm PST

The Mission Position with Matt Lieb, Adrian McNair, Jessica Sele, Torio Van Grol, Kate Willett, Trevor Hill and Casey Ley

The Mission Position is a popular independent comedy showcase, hosted by four of San Francisco’s most accomplished comedians — Matt Lieb, Kate Willett, Trevor Hill and Torio Van Grol. Every Thursday, audiences fill Lost Weekend Video’s famous CineCave comedy den, for a show that provides club-level talent without irritating drink minimums or filler comics. The Mission Position welcomes a new lineup of special guests every week that include the Bay’s brightest comics alongside nationally touring headliners from NBC, TBS, E! and Comedy Central. For this special SF Sketchfest edition, they'll be heading to the Punch Line Comedy Club.

“…the best comedy bargain in SF.” –SF Gate

Named one of the “Top 10 Events in San Francisco” by Time Out World (November 2014)

“The next great San Francisco comedy tradition.” –Courting Comedy $15 All Ages

Performers

Adrian McNair

Adrian McNair is an East-Bay-based comedian who has made a big enough impression during his sophomore year of comedy to become a staple of the scene. He’s been featured at the San Jose Improv, Tommy T's, SF Punchline and is a favorite at independent showcases.

Casey Ley

Jessica Sele

Kate Willett

Matt Lieb

Torio Van Grol

Torio Van Grol was first discovered by a gentleman naturalist in 1676, causing an uproar among the clergy, who claimed that he was placed on Earth by God as a test of faith. After much careful study, Torio has been widely accepted as real, though some controversy lingers. Many people... Read More →

Trevor Hill

Trevor Hill is a stand-up comedian who sleeps in San Francisco and is awake in a variety of locations. He is cocreator and host of the critically acclaimed, topic-based comedy show Hand to Mouth. He also produces two of San Francisco’s most popular stand-up showcases: Misery Index... Read More →

Wednesday January 13, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

6:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences

SF Sketchfest is back for NightLife at the California Academy of Sciences, an amazing night of comedy, science, eating and drinking for adults over 21! Original "Mystery Science Theater 3000" cast members Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff will riff short films in the Forum. In the Piazza between the Planetarium and the Rainforest enjoy stand up sets followed by Competitive Erotic Science Fan Fiction with host Bryan Cook and guests including Kevin Allison from The State and RISK!, Dave Hill, and more. In the African Hall, check out Fake Ted Talks with Paul and Storm, Scott Simpson and Adam Savage (“Mythbusters”) and the podcast Probably Science with Matt Kirshen and Andy Wood, with their guest Adam Savage. This is a night not to be missed! $15, Ages 21+

Due to a change in his schedule, Merlin Mann will no longer be appearing.

Performers

Adam Savage

Andy Wood

In addition to performing standup comedy for the last ten years at places including Bumbershoot and High Plains Comedy Festival, Andy Wood has written for and produced shows such as E!'s "Love You, Mean It" with Whitney Cummings, "Ridiculousness," the "MTV Movie Awards" and an upcoming... Read More →

Barbara Holm

Barbara Holm has performed at the San Francisco Sketchfest, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Bumbershoot Arts festival, and the Women in Comedy Festival in Boston. She has written for IGN, The Portland Mercury, and the Huffington Post. She has been awarded Time Out New York’s Joke... Read More →

Bryan Cook

Bryan Cook is the host and creator of the live show and podcast Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction, presented every month at the esteemed Nerdmelt Theater in LA, as well as all over the US. He was featured in the comedy special Dancing Around the Shit Fire with Kyle Kinane, and has performed... Read More →

Casey Ley

Dave Hill

Host of the new “The Goddamn Dave Hill Show” on WFMU, author of "Tasteful Nudes," and a contributor to "This American Life," comedian and face-melting guitarist Dave Hill has been a fixture for years in the New York alt-comedy scene. He has appeared on MTV, Comedy Central, BBC-America... Read More →

Frank Conniff

Frank Conniff is a comedy writer and performer who began his TV career writing for the Peabody award winning Comedy Central series "Mystery Science Theater 3000," where he also played “TV’s Frank”, the bumbling yet lovable mad scientist sidekick. He then went on to be a writer... Read More →

Irene Tu

Irene Tu is a stand-up comic, writer, and performer from Chicago, now living in the Bay Area. Some have described her as “sarcastic” but she just tells it like it is. She has been in SF Sketchfest, Crom Comedy Festival, Limestone Comedy Festival, Cape Fear Comedy Festival, She-Devil... Read More →

Josh Androsky

Jules Posner

Jules Posner is like if the cool older kid who used to buy you beer ended up becoming a comedian instead of a meth dealer. The most relaxed man in California, Jules mixes laid-back observations, laid-back riffing and laid-back flannel shirts into an act that has won him constant bookings... Read More →

Kevin Allison

Kevin Allison is the creator of the live storytelling podcast RISK! (www.risk-show.com ), and a member of the legendary comedy troupe The State, known for their series on MTV. He has appeared in Reno 911!, VH1′s Best Week Ever, Comedy Central’s Viva Variety and Stella, and HBO’s... Read More →

Matt Kirshen

London born Matt Kirshen's precision wit has earned him an impressive reputation on the international comedy circuit. Most recently his appearances on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Paul Provenza’s Green Room, The Nerdist, Set List, Stand-Up... Read More →

Paul & Storm

Paul and Storm (Paul Sabourin and Greg “Storm” DiCostanzo) are known internationally and across the Internet for their original comedy music (often with a “nerd-ish” bent). In addition to their own live performances, they are co-founders of the geek-oriented variety show w00tstock... Read More →

Probably Science

Probably Science: Three professional comedians/incompetent scientists take you through this week in science. Incompetently. Featuring Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood, Jesse Case and special guests from the word of comedy, and occasionally science.

Scott Simpson

Trace Beaulieu

Trace Beaulieu is a comic actor, writer, performer. He was a founding member of the Emmy nominated, Peabody Award-winning, cult hit show MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000. In addition to writing, occasionally directing, designing and building sets and props, Trace performed the puppet... Read More →

Trevor Hill

Thursday January 14, 2016 6:00pm - 10:00pm PST
California Academy of Sciences

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Drama 3/4 presents 'Cue to Cue,' The Magic Negro and Other Blackness and Taste Better Wit, Hosted by Andrew Michaan

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Andrew Michaan

Andrew Michaan is a comedian whose comedic voice explores a diverse range between "good" and "great" and "hmm." He grew up in the woods of Colorado, did some more growing up in the woods of Portland, Oregon, and now lives in the woods of Los Angeles, where he hopes to finally complete... Read More →

Drama 3/4 presents "Cue to Cue"

Drama 3/4 presents "Cue To Cue" You know how nothing ever seems to go wrong during a live performance? Well, this one is no exception. We've been workshopping and rewriting this show for over 3 years, and now it's finally mostly ready! Prepare yourself for a nearly-complete, almost-memorized... Read More →

Taste Better Wit

Taste Better Wit has steered away from the traditional sketch format. Their comedy is driven by an epic storytelling approach — dramatic scenes, monologues and music. Our shows are often complete stories that can be modified from a 45 minute show to a 20 minute condensed version... Read More →

The Magic Negro and Other Blackness

Mark first got into comedy while studying film at Northwestern University. He had a chance to work at Comedy Central through the Chris Rock Summer School Program for up and coming comedy writers of color. During his time at the program, he got to pitch jokes to the writing staffs... Read More →

Thursday January 14, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:30pm PST

RoastSF presents: Comedy Roast of Broke-Ass Stuart with roasters Pete O'Keefe, Cheryl White, Greg Asdourian, Big-T, Jeremy Talamantes, Clark Little, Ash Fisher and Jesús U Bettawork, Hosted by Clay Newman

RoastSF is Bay Area's source for heart stopping, fall-to-the-floor laughing, no-jokes barred comedy roasts. You’ve seen the roasts on TV and online, now it's time to see one live! Each month 8 of the Bay Area’s best comics come together to go after each other and that months controversial Guest of Honor. Drinking encouraged, sensitivity... is not.

For this special SF Sketchfest edition, they'll be taking their shots at travel writer and TV host Broke Ass Stuart! $15 All Ages

Performers

Ash Fisher

Ash Fisher is a comedian, actor and writer. She is not a comedienne, actress or writeress. Ash was the 2012 Ladies of Laughter Newcomer Runner-Up at Gotham Comedy Club; has performed at The Punch Line SF, San Mateo Pride, Win River Casino, and The Comic Strip in NYC’s Early Show... Read More →

Big-T

Born Terrell Butler, in Oakland Ca. Big-T has always been the comedian of his social circle. Taking the stage for the first time in 2007 as a Stand Up Comic, he hit the ground running. Big-T has quickly earned respect at the premiere comedy clubs across Northern and Souther California... Read More →

Broke-Ass Stuart

Travel Writer. TV Host. Poet. Motherfucking Hustler. I’ve done some pretty fun stuff. I’ve written three books about living cheaply. One for SF, one for NYC, and one for pretty much everywhere. I created and hosted my own travel TV show on IFC called "Young, Broke & Beautiful... Read More →

Cheryl White

Cheryl White hails from Berkeley California by way of Humboldt County, where she was a high school English teacher amongst gun-toting marijuana growers. Now a full-time comedian and dating single lady, she shares stories about her present and past experiences, peppering them with... Read More →

Clark Little

Clark Little is a Bay Area comic that is originally from Mississippi. He shares his beloved hometown with a few of our nation's national treasures: -Robert Johnson, father of the blues -John Epperson-Drag Queen pioneer -Beth Henley-Pulitzer Prize Playwright -That lady judge from... Read More →

Clay Newman

This lovable, joke slinging rabble rouser has been entertaining audiences across the west coast for the past few years with his tales of life, love, and sweet sweet elicit substances. You can catch Clay Newman occupying the various stages of the bay area, as well as portraying techies... Read More →

Greg Asdourian

Greg is a native San Francisco Bay Area entertainer. Born in the heart of San Francisco and now residing out in the East Bay. He has been performing his relateble, endearing, and self-deprecating, brand of comedy all over the country. He has been called "one of the best new comics... Read More →

Jeremy Talamantes

Jeremy Talamantes is half Mexican, half White and full on funny. The day he dropped out of community college he solemnly swore to make others chuckle. Coming out of San Francisco but repping San Jose, this 24 year old Bay Area native is a blue collar slacker with a taste for the goofier... Read More →

Jesús U. BettaWork

Get ready for the 100% real fruit punchlines of the sequined sensation, Jesús U. BettaWork! Jesús has had the pleasure of rocking out at some of the Bay Area's hottest comedy shows including Tourettes Without Regrets in Oakland, and Estrogen With A Side of Balls at San Francisco's... Read More →

Pete O'Keefe

Pete O'Keefe has been called funny, dumb, ugly and under arrest (multiple times). Originally from Connecticut he's found survival amongst San Francisco's elite an everyday challenge. Whether it's navigating the wharf, trying to find a place to sleep at night or locating the herb... Read More →

Thursday January 14, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

8:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: The Worst, Rollin' in Riches and Squirm and Germ, Hosted by David Nguyen

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

David Nguyen

Rollin' in Riches

Rollin In Riches have no idea what they're doing. Really. They take a suggestion and have fun in front of an audience. Other than that, anything goes.

Squirm and Germ

Squirm and Germ is a hip-hop comedy duo who use their alter egos to celebrate their irreverent passions in life with high-energy songs about everything from active pregnancies to the state of Maine, naps and neti pots. They produce infectious beats, legit harmonies reminiscent of... Read More →

The Worst

Thursday January 14, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

8:00pm PST

Alex Koll and Chris Thayer, Hosted by Gabby Poccia

Two of SF Sketchfest's favorite former locals come back home for a co-headlining night of standup.

Los Angeles based comedian Alex Koll has appeared on TBS’s “Conan,” HBO Canada’s “Funny As Hell,” and Comedy Central's "Live At Gotham.” He has written for TruTV’s "Impractical Jokers" and "Billy on The Street," performed at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs Festival, and his debut album titled “Wizard Hello” is available on iTunes. Alex is currently flightless and unable to lay eggs.

Chris Thayer is a stand-up comic and writer. He worked on--and was featured on--TBS' "The Pete Holmes Show"; has been a guest on a number of popular comedy podcasts, including You Made it Weird, The CrabFeast, & Put Your Hands Together, & Terrified; and has performed at SF Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, High Plains, Riot LA, & Crom Comedy Festival. He funny.
$20 All Ages

Performers

Alex Koll

Los Angeles based comedian Alex Koll has appeared on TBS’s “Conan,” HBO Canada’s “Funny As Hell,” and Comedy Central's "Live At Gotham.” He has written for TruTV’s "Impractical Jokers" and "Billy on The Street," performed at the prestigious Montreal Just For Laughs... Read More →

Chris Thayer

Chris Thayer is a stand-up comic and writer. He worked on--and was featured on--TBS' "The Pete Holmes Show"; has been a guest on a number of popular comedy podcasts, including You Made it Weird, The CrabFeast, & Put Your Hands Together, & Terrified; and has performed at SF Sketchfest... Read More →

Gabby Poccia

Bay Area darling Gabrielle Poccia continues to forge through the comedy scene with a unique blend of quirky and bold humor that is both dark yet loveable. Multitalented, Gabby dazzles audiences as an actress, songstress and of course, stand-up comedian, while also maintaining a steadily... Read More →

Thursday January 14, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Brent Weinbach Presents Spotlight on The Andy Kaufman Award 2015 winner Brett Davis and finalists Jo Firestone, Ben Kronberg, and more, hosted by Brent Weinbach

Each year in New York City, a group of cutting-edge comedians compete for the Andy Kaufman Award, which showcases risk-taking and unconventional comedy acts. At this special event, the 2007 winner, Brent Weinbach, will perform and present the 2015 winner Brett Davis along with 2015 finalists Jo Firestone and Ben Kronberg.

Brent Weinbach 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" as well as the cult web series, "Pound House." Brent has appeared on "Conan," "Lopez Tonight," Comedy Central, HBO, IFC, ABC, and Adult Swim, and also toured with the Comedians of Comedy.

Brett Davis performs comedy under the guises of his many twisted characters, and on his public access variety show "The Special Without Brett Davis." He co-hosts the monthly extravaganza erroneously titled "The Macaulay Culkin Show" at Shea Stadium in Brooklyn, and the monthly "Lethal Lottery" at Over The Eight. He has also appeared on "The Chris Gethard Show," Adult Swim, MTV, "The Best Show on WFMU," numerous music videos and his film "Bananazzz."

Jo Firestone is a comedian and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. She creates and hosts several alternative comedy shows around the city, including "The Incredible Game Show Showcase," "Punderdome 3000," "Friends of Single People," "Firestone Success Academy," and "The Unexpectashow," among many others. Jo was recently named one of Brooklyn Magazine's 30 Under 30 and one of the Top Up and Coming Comedians on Splitsider. She is a regular contributor to "The Chris Gethard Show" on Fusion and "You're The Expert" on WBUR. Her radio show, "Dr. Gameshow," can be heard every Monday night from 6-7pm EST on WFMU.

Ben Kronberg combines clever one-liners and witty observations with catchy songs that he performs while playing instruments like the guitar, casio-keyboard and iPhone! Much of his material has been inspired by girlfriends, who are now incidentally ex-girlfriends. Since his breakout performance at the 2007 HBO Aspen Comedy Festival, Ben has performed on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," "John Oliver's New York Stand-up Show," "Last Call with Carson Daly" and most recently his own Half Hour Special on Comedy Central. Comedy Central recently named Ben as one of the "Comics to Watch." Ben is also the star of the popular web series: “Ted & Gracie,” about a woman who is engaged to a serial killer and has no idea... $25 All Ages

Performers

Ben Kronberg

Ben Kronberg combines clever one-liners and witty observations with catchy songs that he performs while playing instruments like the guitar, casio-keyboard and iPhone! Much of his material has been inspired by girlfriends, who are now incidentally ex-girlfriends. Since his breakout... Read More →

Brent Weinbach

Brent Weinbach 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" as well as the cult web series, "Pound House... Read More →

Brett Davis

Brett Davis performs comedy under the guises of his many twisted characters, and on his public access variety show "The Special Without Brett Davis." He was the winner of the 2015 Andy Kaufman Award. He co-hosts the monthly extravaganza erroneously titled "The Macaulay Culkin Show... Read More →

Jo Firestone

Jo Firestone is a comedian and producer based in Brooklyn, NY. She creates and hosts several alternative comedy shows around the city, including "The Incredible Game Show Showcase," "Punderdome 3000," "Friends of Single People," "Firestone Success Academy," and "The Unexpectashow... Read More →

Thursday January 14, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

8:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Threesome: Michelle Buteau / Barry Rothbart / Seaton Smith, Hosted by David Gborie

SF Sketchfest presents a triple-co-headline of three of the best comics in the country.

Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, comedian/host/actress Michelle Buteau brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. As a comedian, she has toured the country performing at colleges, clubs, and festivals. Her television credits include "Enlisted" on FOX, Comedy Central’s "Key & Peele" and "@midnight." Michelle’s half hour special premiered on Comedy Central in September, and Comedy Central Records concurrently released her album, "Shut Up!," which is now available on iTunes.

Barry Rothbart has been a stand-up guest on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Adam Devine’s House Party" on Comedy Central. He was named a “New Face” and “Best of the Fest” performer at the 2011 Just For Laughs Montreal Comedy Fest, and was again honored at the festival in 2013 as one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch. Barry can be seen in Martin Scorsese’s "The Wolf of Wall Street" and Demetri Martin’s recent feature "Dean." He also stars in "300 Sunnyside," a Comedy Central digital series alongside Betsy Sodaro, Nick Rutherford, Chris Reinacher, and Brian Huskey. His album, "Streets of Fire," was recently released by ASpecialThing Records.

Seaton Smith is a comedian and actor. In late 2014, Seaton made his television debut as ‘Motif’ on Fox's "Mulaney." Soon after, in 2015, he had a breakout performance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." He later appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer" and the fifth season of HBO's "Girls." He is a regular on Comedy Central's "Nightly Show." Vulture named him one of the 50 comedians you should know in 2015; "He's bursting with energy in a way that sets him apart in an overcrowded stand-up scene." In September 2015, under the legendary comedy record company New Wave, Seaton released his debut album, "Bologna Meat," which Laugh Button reviewed: “Smith’s humor is smart, energetic, and refreshingly clever as he fiddles with unique views on the world…he continuously brings something new and exciting to stale topics.” He’s performed at over 200 colleges across the country and he has headlined shows across the world, appearing in international comedy festivals such as Montreal Just For Laughs, Melbourne Comedy Festival, and the Iveagh Gardens Comedy Festival in Dublin.

Hosted by former Bay Area favorite David Gborie.

Performers

Barry Rothbart

Barry Rothbart has been a stand-up guest on the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno," "Conan," "The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson," "Adam Devine’s House Party" on Comedy Central. He was named a “New Face” and “Best of the Fest” performer at the 2011 Just For Laughs Montreal... Read More →

David Gborie

David Gborie is not only funny, he’s also a lover, a poet, and a devoted father of two. He’s a man who’s just as comfortable firing a gun as he is satisfying a lover. Sexually. Real talk. While based out of San Francisco, he has toured across the country. He’s performed at... Read More →

Michelle Buteau

Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, comedian/host/actress Michelle Buteau brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen. As a comedian, she has toured the country performing at colleges, clubs, and festivals. Her television credits include "Enlisted" on... Read More →

Seaton Smith

Seaton Smith is a comedian and actor. In late 2014, Seaton made his television debut as ‘Motif’ on Fox's "Mulaney." Soon after, in 2015, he had a breakout performance on "Late Night with Seth Meyers." He later appeared on "Inside Amy Schumer" and the fifth season of HBO's "Girls... Read More →

Thursday January 14, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Boarding Party, The Magic Negro and Other Blackness and Squirm and Germ, Hosted by Candy Lawrence (SOLD OUT)

Performers

Boarding Party

Boarding Party is a group of four people who love each other a lot. Sean & Anton were friends from college, and Peter & Colin were an improv duo until they were introduced to each other in February of 2014, and they decided to form a troupe. Collectively, they come from Leela, BATS... Read More →

Candy Lawrence

Candy Lawrence, more like Comedy Lawrence! Hilarious, dynamic and eccentric, she captivates you with her unique blend of energy and idiosyncratic comedy. Candy can be seen performing stand-up at various venues in Chicago including Zanies, House of Blues, The Laugh Factory, and UP... Read More →

Squirm and Germ

The Magic Negro and Other Blackness

Friday January 15, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:30pm PST

The Great Debate: 'Donald Trump vs. Don(ald) Draper - Who Will Definitely Destroy America?' with Matt Price and Ilyse Mimoun (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

After sold out shows during their previous Great Debates at Sketchfest, Ms. Ilyse Mimoun and Mr. Matt Price take on their most explosive sparring match yet. Donald Trump is dangerously close to becoming the leader of the free world by stirring up the most hateful elements of the country with classic one-liners like "you're stupid" and "she's stupid." Don Draper glamorized womanizing and paved the way for handsy ad-men to fatten us with Coca Cola and lead us to our to tobacco-tinged slaughter. So who is the true threat to our nation?

Watch Ms. Mimoun and Mr. Price attack this question (as well as each other's personal lives) with no holds barred. They will jump fearlessly into topics such as “Whitman or White Man?” "Bleeding out of Her Wherever," and of course “Butts.” As always, the lucky audience chooses the debate topics, with the topics changing on the second night! Can Ms. Mimoun and Mr. Price handle this El Nino-sized pressure? Can you? CAN AMERICA?

Come for the scotch and xenophobia. Stay for the fate of the free world. $18 All Ages

Performers

Ilyse Mimoun

Ilyse Mimoun has performed onstage at UCB, Nerdmelt, Comedy Central, Comedy Sportz, Hotel Café, LOFT, Elephant Theater, and other venues receptive to angry Tunisians. Television appearances include Hart of Dixie, 90210, Chuck, and Privileged, and films such as The TV Set and In the... Read More →

Matt Price

Matt Price is an actor and writer from Evanston, IL. As an actor, some of Matt’s TV and film appearances include “Men of a Certain Age,” “The Office,” “Arrested Development,” “Reno 911,” “The West Wing,” “The League,” and “Walk Hard.” Matt currently writes... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

Debate

7:30pm PST

THE MADS ARE BACK! Live Movie Riffing with Trace Beaulieu and Frank Conniff

Attention MST3K fans: THE MADS ARE BACK! "Mystery Science Theater 3000" stars Frank Conniff and Trace Beaulieu are taking movie riffing back onstage in their new live show. Watch with Frank and Trace as they screen one of the worst movies ever made and “riff” (or "comedically make fun of," for the uninitiated) live in the same style as the Peabody Award-winning TV series. $25 All Ages

Performers

Frank Conniff

Trace Beaulieu

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Film

7:30pm PST

RISK! with Kevin Allison and guests Michelle Buteau, Joshua Grannell, Sean Patton, Jonah Ray and Brent Weinbach (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info. Due to a travel delay, John Fugelsang will not be appearing. He will be replaced by Joshua Grannell (AKA Peaches Christ)

Hosted by Kevin Allison (of the legendary MTV sketch comedy troupe, The State), RISK! is the live show and podcast where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share. The RISK! podcast currently has over 300,000 monthly listeners and recently passed its 10 million download mark. It has featured incredible stories from famous folks like Janeane Garofalo, Sarah Silverman, Michael Ian Black and Kevin Nealon, as well as amazing tales from regular folks around the world.
$28, 21+

Performers

Brent Weinbach

John Fugelsang

John Fugelsang once got George Harrison to give his last live performance on VH1 and once got Mitt Romney's advisor to call Mitt an 'etch a sketch' on CNN. He's been a regular on MSNBC and FOX, been murdered on CSI, nominated for a Drama League award for his off-Broadway solo show... Read More →

Jonah Ray

Jonah Ray is a writer/comedian originally from Kailua, Oahu. He’s written and performed on shows like “Human Giant,” “Supernews,” “Attack of the Show,” Comedy Central’s “Live At Gotham” and “Web Soup.” A co-host on the NERDIST PODCAST with Chris Hardwick, Jonah... Read More →

Joshua Grannell (AKA Peaches Christ)

Kevin Allison

Michelle Buteau

Sean Patton

Hello, my name is Sean Patton. I’m a comedian based in Los Angeles and New York, by way of New Orleans. I began doing stand-up in the Crescent City and have since performed in comedy clubs across the US and Canada. I’ve also performed at The Melbourne International Comedy Festival... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Swedish American Hall

Podcast-Talk Show Storytelling

7:30pm PST

Pete & Pete Forever: The Adventures of Pete & Pete live with Michael C. Maronna, Danny Tamberelli, Toby Huss, Rick Gomez, Mark Mulcahy, Will McRobb, Chris Viscardi and more

"The Adventures of Pete & Pete," Nickelodeon’s beloved show, which ran in different incarnations between 1989 and 1996, follows two brothers, both named Pete, and their adventures in the town of Wellsville, New York. Surreal, hilarious, and touching, the show has a rabid following and an eclectic list of guest stars, like Steve Buscemi, Iggy Pop, Chris Elliott, Gordan Gano, Debbie Harry, LL Cool J, Ann Magnuson, Marshall Crenshaw and Selma Blair.

After a sold-out 20th anniversary show in 2013, Pete and Pete returns with cast members Michael C. Maronna (Big Pete Wrigley), Danny Tamberelli (Little Pete Wrigley), Toby Huss (Artie, the Strongest Man in the World), Rick Gomez (Endless Mike), Pete & Pete house band leader Mark Mulcahy, and series creators Chris Viscardi and Will McRobb, for a night of clips, conversation, music, scene readings and more! $30 All Ages

Due to a change in her schedule, Alison Fanelli will no longer be appearing.

Performers

Chris Viscardi

Will McRobb and Chris Viscardi are celebrated, award-winning writers and producers of television and film. Will and Chris wrote the feature films “Alvin and the Chipmunks”, “The Tale of Despereaux”, “Angus Thongs and Perfect Snogging” and “Snow Day”. They have written... Read More →

Danny Tamberelli

Danny Tamberelli played little Pete Wrigley on the beloved Nickelodeon series “The Adventures of Pete and Pete.” He stared as Jackie on “The Babysitter’s Club” and voiced Arnold on “The Magic School Bus.” He also starred on the Nickelodeon series “All That!” and... Read More →

Mark Mulcahy

Mark Mulcahy is a composer and performer. He has written hundreds of songs and released many albums. He began his career as a drummer, then started writing songs. He founded the band 'Miracle Legion' and became a singer. Miracle Legion was signed to a handful of record labels, put... Read More →

Michael C. Maronna

Michael C. Maronna played the older Pete Wrigley in the beloved Nickelodeon series "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." He played Jeff McCallister in both "Home Alone" movies. Other credits include "Law & Order," "Gilmore Girls," "Slackers" and "40 Days and 40 Nights." He co-hosts the... Read More →

Rick Gomez

Rick has been acting in film and television for the last 23 years. His television credits begin with the Cable Ace award winning and cult Nickelodeon classic “The Adventures of Pete and Pete” where he played high school bully “Endless” Mike Hellstrom, followed by his ALMA... Read More →

Toby Huss

Toby Huss played Artie, the Strongest Man in the World, on the cult classic Nickelodeon show "The Adventures of Pete and Pete." He starred as Felix ‘Stumpy’ Dreyfuss on the HBO series "Carnivale," and voices the characters Cotton Hill and Kahn Souphanousinphone on the long-running... Read More →

Will McRobb

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:30pm PST

Cool Thanks with Janine Brito & Dave Thomason and guests Reid Faylor, Solomon Georgio, Brendon Small, Joe Tobin and Irene Tu

Long-time friends and current-day neighbors, Janine Brito ("Totally Biased") and Dave Thomason ("Adam Devine's House Party") return to their old stomping grounds to bring you a showcase of their favorite stand-up comedians. $22 All Ages

Performers

Brendon Small

Brendon Small- Brendon Small is most known for creating, writing, acting and making the music for both adult swim’s Metalocalypse and Home Movies. After graduating Berklee College of Music Small began working in the alt Boston comedy clubs which led him to pitching and developing... Read More →

Dave Thomason

Dave Thomason is a comedian, writer, and sweetheart living in Los Angeles. He has appeared on Adam Devine’s House Party on Comedy Central, and the popular Stand-Up Cluster episode of the Nerdist podcast. Comedy website Splitsider recently named Dave as one of "The Top Up-and-Coming... Read More →

Irene Tu

Janine Brito

JANINE BRITO started doing standup comedy in St. Louis and has performed at clubs and theaters throughout the US and Hong Kong. She is the winner of the 2009 SF Women's Comedy Competition, and recipient of Rooftop Comedy's 2010 Silver Nail Award. Praised by 7x7 Magazine as "one of... Read More →

Joe Tobin

Originally from Philadelphia, Joe has become a regular in Bay Area comedy clubs, and he has been fortunate to work with such great comedians as Dave Chappelle, Jake Johannsen, Doug Benson, and Zach Galifiankis, to name a few. (Joe Montana once shook his hand and said, “good job... Read More →

Reid Faylor

Reid Faylor is a small, bearded boy with a deep, sensuous voice. He doesn't give a dang anymore, so he's going to do whatever it is he feels like doing. That might mean guiding the audience in relaxation exercises, or pretending to smoke an infant, but most likely it's gonna be weird... Read More →

Solomon Georgio

Solomon Georgio burst out of the Seattle comedy scene with his own brand of indignant irreverence. He flawlessly intertwines biting social commentary with stories of his life as an openly gay African immigrant. He is a finalist of NBC’s "Stand Up for Diversity," a regular performer... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Doc's Lab

7:30pm PST

Come To Papa with Tom Papa with guests Steve Agee, Rick Crom, Dave Hill, Cynthia Koury, Matt Mira and Laraine Newman

Come to Papa is a weekly show hosted by comedian Tom Papa. Tom explores the funny side of life with the legends of comedy, film and all around cool people. Some of his guests have included Mel Brooks, Jerry Seinfeld, Rob Zombie, Mario Batali and host of rising stars and proven veterans. Come to Papa is insightful, revealing and always funny. $30 All Ages

Performers

Cynthia Koury

Bio and photo coming soon!

Dave Hill

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 →

Matt Mira

Matt Mira is a writer/comedian originally from Lowell, MA. Who moved to LA in 2007 to pursue comedy. In early 2010, comedian/TV personality Chris Hardwick, asked Matt to bring his love of NASA & Comedy to the "Nerdist" podcast where he currently serves as a Co-Host along with writer/comedian... Read More →

Rick Crom

Rick Crom is an award-winning American actor, singer, comedian, lyricist, and composer. He has appeared in numerous television shows and specials, Broadway and off-Broadway musicals, as well as written several off-Broadway revues, and has 3 times been nominated for the Drama Desk... Read More →

Steve Agee

Steve is best known for playing Steve Myron on Comedy Central’s "The Sarah Silverman Program" and Outside Dave on Fox’s "New Girl." Prior to that, Steve was a writer for ABC’s "Jimmy Kimmel Live" and MTV’s "The Andy Milonakis Show." More recently, Steve has made appearances... Read More →

Tom Papa

With more than 20 years as a stand-up comedian, Tom Papa has found success in film, television and radio as well as on the live stage. Tom’s second hour stand-up special, Tom Papa: Freaked Out, directed by Rob Zombie and named one of the 10 Best Comedy Albums of 2013 by Laughspin.com... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 7:30pm - 9:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

Podcast-Talk Show Variety-Stand-Up

8:00pm PST

Prompter with Matt Kirshen, Ben Kronberg, Rick Overton and Beth Stelling, hosted by Troy Conrad (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

A sold-out hit at last year’s SF Sketchfest! Performers improvise rejected TED Talks from a supposedly broken teleprompter in this new show from Troy Conrad (Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net, Runyon: Just Above Sunset).

Performers find out what their demented “talk” is about only when their talk has already begun. When their teleprompter repeatedly goes blank throughout the talk, they make it up until the words come back on. Past guests include show regular Jimmy Pardo along with Jerrod Carmichael, Dan Harmon, Jen Kirkman, Eddie Pepitone, Emo Philips, Greg Proops, and Reggie Watts. The show has also run at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival and last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, and just completed a full year residency at Upright Citizen’s Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. Not for the easily offended.

Hosted by Troy Conrad

www.promptertalks.com Twitter: @PrompterTalks $22 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Eddie Pepitone is no longer appearing.

Performers

Ben Kronberg

Beth Stelling

Beth Stelling is a stand-up comedian, writer and actress. She is a product of the Chicago stand-up scene and studied improv at The Annoyance Theater under Susan Messing and Mick Napier. Beth made her late night television debut on "Conan." She's since appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel... Read More →

Matt Kirshen

Rick Overton

Rick Overton has been doing standup comedy and improv since 1971 and has been an active member of Totally Looped since the beginning. He's appeared in over 100 films and countless TV episodics. He will be on the upcoming series RAKE with Greg Kinnear in March. Rick will also be appearing... Read More →

Troy Conrad

Troy Conrad is the creator and co-producer (with Paul Provenza) of the improvised stand-up show "Set List: Stand-Up Comedy Without A Net," a 14-episode TV series in Australia and the UK. He performs and produces comedy at festivals worldwide including Dublin, Edinburgh, Melbourne... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

Improv

8:00pm PST

The World of Phil Hendrie

Creative genius chock full of character, comedy and commentary — that’s Phil Hendrie. Famous for concocting a cast of fictional characters, all of whom he plays on air while simultaneously serving as host of his national talk radio program, Phil will seamlessly portray himself and a bevy of different folks live onstage in a whirlwind comedic tour-de-force that's not to be missed! $25 All Ages

Performers

Phil Hendrie

Creative genius chock full of character, comedy and commentary — that’s Phil Hendrie. Famous for concocting a cast of fictional characters, all of whom he plays on air while simultaneously serving as host of his national talk radio program, Hendrie actually started out as a disc... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

8:00pm PST

Hand to Mouth with Trevor Hill and Jesse Hett and guests Barbara Holm, Katie Compa, Andrew Michaan, Johan Miranda, Ify Nwadiwe and JoAnn Schinderle (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

'Hand to Mouth' is a one-of-a-kind show that asks comedians to write and perform all new material on a specific social, cultural or political issue. One show, one topic. Comedians Trevor Hill and Jesse Hett assemble the brightest comics in San Francisco and beyond to find the funny in such topics such as commercialism, technology, gender and conspiracy theories. Performers include up-and-comers alongside veteran comics who have appeared on NBC, MTV, E! and Comedy Central.

"A night of priceless humor." -SF Weekly

"It would appear allowing comedians to stretch their creativity to encompass yet redefine a specific theme is as good for them as it was for us." -San Francisco Guardian
$15 All Ages

Performers

Andrew Michaan

Barbara Holm

Ify Nwadiwe

Ify Nwadiwe is a comedian based out of Los Angeles. Currently, Ify writes for @Midnight on Comedy Central and performs comedy White Women at UCB and stand up all over Los Angeles. He's been on "Workaholics," “Key & Peele,” and "Comedy Bang Bang."

Jesse Hett

JoAnn Schinderle

As a Portland based working comic, JoAnn Schinderle's humor is relatable, snarky, and has a storytelling style that will make you feel like she’s your best friend letting you in on a secret. With a comedy credit list to boot, JoAnn is also a working writer, producer, actress, and... Read More →

Johan Miranda

Described by a college freshman in a student newspaper review as “kind of prepared but unprepared at the same time,” Johan Miranda has performed in SF Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Small Town Comedy Festival, 10,000 Laughs Comedy Festival, & North Carolina Comedy Arts... Read More →

Katie Compa

Growing up an ugly duckling outside Washington, D.C., Katie Compa developed a biting sense of humor as a highly effective defense mechanism. Now, she uses it to write and perform comedy. Equal parts sassy, smart, and sarcastic, Katie’s mile-a-minute delivery and critical, reasoned... Read More →

Trevor Hill

Friday January 15, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

8:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Tone Bell & Esther Povitsky, Hosted by Red Scott

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Having been here just over three years, Tone's first job in Hollywood was just when he joined Season Two of NBC's "Whitney" playing the role of RJ. The following year he starred in Fox's "To My Future Assistant" while continuing to tour and play gigs around the country as a standup. Tone starred as Tedward on NBC's "Bad Judge," and sold a show to FX that he Co-Created, is Writing, will Star in and Executive Produce. Additionally, Tone received his own 1⁄2 hour Stand-Up Special set to air on Comedy Central later this year. Currently, Tone is set to star as Russell in Will Packer & DJ Nash's new NBC show, "Truth Be Told".

A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther Povitsky co-created and starred in the MTV docu-comedy pilot "Little Esther," which chronicled her life as a young comic and her relationships with her mostly-male contemporaries. Esther also appeared in the New Faces Showcase at the 2013 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and will appear on the upcoming season of "Last Comic Standing." Esther hosts the popular podcast "Weird Adults with Little Esther" (featuring interviews with fellow comedians) and has a vibrant web presence. She recently partnered with Refinery29.com bringing her stage show “What’s in Your Bag” to the digital world. Esther has made guest appearances on FOX's "New Girl" as well as NBC's hit "Parks and Recreation" and most recently Netflix’s Judd Apatow produced series "Love." Esther can also be seen on the MTV sketch show "Hey Girl," as well as on Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party" and "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!"

$20 All Ages

Performers

Esther Povitsky

A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther Povitsky co-created and starred in the MTV docu-comedy pilot "Little Esther," which chronicled her life as a young comic and her relationships with her mostly-male contemporaries. Esther also appeared in the New Faces Showcase at the 2013 Just... Read More →

Red Scott

Tone Bell

Having been here just over three years, Tone's first job in Hollywood was just when he joined Season Two of NBC's "Whitney" playing the role of RJ. The following year he starred in Fox's "To My Future Assistant" while continuing to tour and play gigs around the country as a standup... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

9:00pm PST

Jo Firestone's Friends of Single People / Solomon Georgio (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Friends of Single People is the only show where you get to speak on behalf of your single friends onstage in a live dating game. The bachelor, the bachelorettes -- everyone onstage is speaking on behalf of their single friends! No one knows who anyone is until the very end! If you can comfortably answer questions like "If you were an ice cream flavor, what would you be and why?" about your friend, then you are qualified to take part. Your single friends may cringe and remain as anonymous as they want in the crowd, unless you get them a match! Newly matched single people win two complimentary drinks which they must redeem immediately and together offstage. The New York Post calls Friends Of Single People "part roast, part game-show, part social experiment". Arrive early to register you and a friend. Open to all orientations. Out of every 100 couples matched, 5 couples manage to develop actual long term relationships. One couple just went on a trip to Paris and then moved in together. It's amazing and defies all odds. Hosted by Jo Firestone ("Broad City," "The Chris Gethard Show"). If you want to sign up in advance to participate, please contact boxoffice@sfsketchfest.com with “FOSP” in the subject line, after purchasing your tickets! Include your name and your single friend’s name, gender and sexual orientation, so that Jo can find the right special person for your friend! ,/b>

Solomon Georgio burst out of the Seattle comedy scene with his own brand of indignant irreverence. He flawlessly intertwines biting social commentary with stories of his life as an openly gay African immigrant. He is a finalist of NBC’s "Stand Up for Diversity," a regular performer at the Bumbershoot Music & Arts Festival (Seattle, WA) and the Bridgetown Comedy Festival (Portland, OR). Solomon recently had his television debut in February 2015 as the featured comedian on "Conan," and immediately followed it up with an appearance on "Last Call with Carson Daily." He will also be the host of several episodes of the upcoming Lance Bang project for Vice, "Flophouse." $15 All Ages

Performers

Jo Firestone

Solomon Georgio

Friday January 15, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

10:00pm PST

Stuff You Should Know Podcast Live with Josh Clark and Charles W. 'Chuck' Bryant

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info. BUT - You can still see Josh and Chuck! They are special guests on the JV Club Podcast on January 16.
Click here for more info!

Stuff You Should Know is the award-winning podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark and produced by the venerable website HowStuffWorks. Twice weekly since 2008, Stuff You Should Know has released a mind-addling array of episodes, cracking open the mechanics, history and cultural and scientific impact of topics like: Ouija boards, asteroid mining, termites, the use of MDMA to treat mental illness, the game of horseshoes, gender reassignment surgery, what would happen if the Earth stopped spinning, Barbie(r) dolls, peak oil, the effects of going without sleep, bioluminescence, disco, icebergs, the fat tax and so on and so on, totaling nearly 700 episodes and adding two more every Tuesday and Thursday.

Over the years, Stuff You Should Know has grown beyond the podcast to include video series like Don't Be Dumb; a pretty good social media presence on Facebook and Twitter where Josh and Chuck chat with their fans, field suggestions and are told what they got wrong in any given episode; and a website, Josh and Chuck's home on the web, StuffYouShouldKnow.com, where they like to share examples of their interests in photos of abandoned places, old Halloween costumes, terrible ideas in history, and other neat stuff. They are also beginning work on a Stuff You Should Know book, which they intend to complete and have published before the end of the decade, they hope. They also played themselves in a short lived but much loved scripted TV show on Science channel.

Chuck and Josh live in Atlanta, though not together; instead with their wives, Emilie (Chuck) and Umi (Josh). When they aren't working - but really, in this day and age, when is anyone not working, you know? - Chuck plays in his old man band, as he's a bit of an amateur guitarist, and Josh likes to find and try new cocktail recipes, as he's a bit of an amateur mixologist. $25 All Ages

Performers

Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant

Stuff You Should Know is the award-winning podcast hosted by Chuck Bryant and Josh Clark and produced by the venerable website HowStuffWorks. Twice weekly since 2008, Stuff You Should Know has released a mind-addling array of episodes, cracking open the mechanics, history and cultural... Read More →

Josh Clark

Friday January 15, 2016 10:00pm - 11:00pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

10:00pm PST

Jonah Raydio (CANCELED)

Join the boys from the Jonah Radio podcast for a rare live event at Doc's Lab! Jonah Ray with comedy and musical guests! Come see the podcast that has been written up by sites such as PITCHFORK, NME, SPIN, ROLLING STONE, AND STEREOGUM! Comedy, Music, Friends yelling at eachother, Giveaways! it's gonna be a fiasco! $22, 21+

This event has been canceled, and replaced with Miray and the Highway with Matt Mira and Jonah Ray. Existing Jonah Raydio tickets will be honored for Miray and the Highway at the door. Contact boxoffice@sfsketchfest.com with any questions.

Performers

Jonah Ray

Friday January 15, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Doc's Lab

10:00pm PST

BAKED with Brendon Small and Steve Agee and guests Matt Braunger, Ben Kronberg and Laraine Newman

BAKED- an evening of Music and Comedy hosted by Brendon Small (Metalocalypse, Dethklok, Home Movies) and Steve Agee (The Sarah Silverman Program, New Girl, Adventure Time) and in incredibly talented band including Joe Travers (Zappa Plays Zappa, Mike Keneally Band) Pete Griffin (Zappa Plays Zappa, Dethklok) and Mike Keneally (Mike Keneally Band). After a two-year year residency at the world famous LA jazz club “The Baked Potato” Baked travels to San Francisco to force its musical and comedic ethos onto the inhabitants and ultimately destroy their brains. Join us on a show where comics are encouraged to perform in a musical capacity after a set of stand up. $25, 21+

Due to a change in his schedule, Eddie Pepitone will no longer be appearing. A replacement will be named soon.

Performers

Ben Kronberg

Brendon Small

Laraine Newman

Matt Braunger

Matt Braunger was raised in Portland, Oregon. A headlining comedian since 2007 and an actor since childhood, Matt studied theatre in New York and improvisation in Chicago.  Matt’s television credits include a recurring role on NBC’s "Up All Night," a series regular role on... Read More →

Steve Agee

Friday January 15, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

10:00pm PST

Miray and the Highway with Matt Mira and Jonah Ray

Comedians, Nerdist Podcast Co-hosts and all around friends Jonah Ray and Matt Mira take to the stage to see what it would be like to do a podcast together, just them, no real plan and no real idea of what will happen.

Performers

Jonah Ray

Matt Mira

Friday January 15, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Doc's Lab

10:00pm PST

Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction with Bryan Cook and guests Michelle Buteau, Frank Conniff, JoAnn Schinderle, Beth Stelling, Cole Stratton, Jim Tews, Dave Thomason and Brent Weinbach

Bryan Cook hosts the live show and podcast that holds the esteemed honor of being the internet’s #1 most trusted source for Muppet boners and horny loners. Comedians compete writing and performing Erotic Fan Fiction pieces, based upon their whims or audience suggestion.

Rolling Stone listed the show as one of its “Best Comedy Podcasts Right Now,” calling it “foul, outrageous… and compelling” with jokes that “transcend porn mechanics to become a titillating delight.”

Come see why Laughspin.Com said CEFF "might be one of my favorite comedy shows I’ve ever taken in. Period." $25, 18+

Due to a change in his schedule, Ivan Hernandez will not be appearing. Dave Thomason has been added.

Performers

Beth Stelling

Brent Weinbach

Bryan Cook

Cole Stratton

Dave Thomason

Frank Conniff

Jim Tews

Jim Tews is a comic, writer and director out of New York City. He was one of 2011’s New Faces at Just For Laughs Montreal, has performed in the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, Eugene Mirman Comedy Festival, and SF Sketch Fest. Jim created the HBO Labs’ web series “The Opener... Read More →

JoAnn Schinderle

Michelle Buteau

Friday January 15, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Podcast-Talk Show Variety-Stand-Up

10:15pm PST

Little Esther Goes Through Your Stuff with Esther Povitsky and guests Tone Bell, Emily Heller and Andrew Short

Little Esther ("Key & Peele," "@Midnight") and her stand up guests perform and get to know their audience members by going through their personal belongings. $20 All Ages

Performers

Andrew Short

Andrew Short is a comedian and musician in New York City. He's performed at SF Sketchfest, The Boston Comedy Festival, The Rooftop Aspen Comedy Festival and SXSW. He co-starred with Reid Faylor in "Action Boys" on IAF, and can be seen next year in the film "The Dog, The Boy" from... Read More →

Emily Heller

Emily Heller is a comedian and writer who likes you very much. You may have seen her once or twice on Conan, on the third season of John Oliver’s New York Stand Up Show on Comedy Central, or as one of the New Faces at the 2012 Montreal Just For Laughs Festival. She has been named... Read More →

Esther Povitsky

Tone Bell

Friday January 15, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

10:15pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Liza Treyger & Alice Wetterlund, Hosted by Joe Nguyen

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Liza Treyger is a Chicago-bred standup comic who now resides in NYC. She really misses alleys, her favorite bartenders, and her Russian parents. Liza’s Half Hour and first album will be released by Comedy Central in August 2015. She recently performed at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has appeared on "Adam Devine's House Party" on Comedy Central, "Chelsea Lately" and is a cast member on MTV2's "Joking Off." She was thrilled to be a part of the New York Comedy Festival 2012 as one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch (where she got to watch shows and eat cake balls with two professional wrestlers!). Check out her super cool web series "How Many Questions."

Alice Wetterlund has performed her non-yelling brand of comedy on stages such as Comix, Broadway Comedy Club, UCB theaters, San Francisco's Punchline and The Hollywood Improv, as well as critically-acclaimed shows including "College Humor Live," "Big Terrific," and "Meltdown." She has also performed nationally in festivals such as Bridgetown, Moon Tower and Women in Comedy, and frequently tours with Comedy Central on Campus and with Girl Code/Guy Code on Campus. She was a New Face for the 2013 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and was on the official line up for FOX’s 2013 Night of Comedy in Los Angeles. Her credits include guest stars on "New Girl" (FOX), "Betas" (Amazon original series), Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg’s "The Interview", and is currently recurring on "Silicon Valley" (HBO), "Girl Code" (MTV), and "@Midnight" (Comedy Central). Alice can be seen next summer starring alongside Zac Efron, Adam Devine and Anna Kendrick in the film "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates."

$20 All Ages

Performers

Alice Wetterlund

Alice Wetterlund has performed her non-yelling brand of comedy on stages such as Comix, Broadway Comedy Club, UCB theaters, San Francisco's Punchline and The Hollywood Improv, as well as critically-acclaimed shows including "College Humor Live," "Big Terrific," and "Meltdown." She... Read More →

Joe Nguyen

Subtle but sharp, laid-back yet engaging, Joe Nguyen is the smart slacker beloved by audiences for his easygoing delivery and good writing. At home in all venues from clubs to cafes, Joe is a regular at the Punch Line and other Bay Area clubs as well as a member of local group Nightlife... Read More →

Liza Treyger

Liza Treyger is a Chicago-bred standup comic who now resides in NYC. She really misses alleys, her favorite bartenders, and her Russian parents. Liza’s Half Hour and first album will be released by Comedy Central in August 2015. She recently performed at the Just For Laughs Festival... Read More →

Friday January 15, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

10:30pm PST

Meet Me in the Bathroom and Tell Me All Your Secrets with Dave Hill and guests Janine Brito, Tom Papa, Clare O'Kane and musical guest John Vanderslice

An incredible night of comedy, music, and gunplay hosted by Dave Hill.

Host of the new “The Goddamn Dave Hill Show” on WFMU, author of "Tasteful Nudes," and a contributor to "This American Life," comedian and face-melting guitarist Dave Hill has been a fixture for years in the New York alt-comedy scene. He has appeared on MTV, Comedy Central, BBC-America, VH1, Adult Swim, Sundance Channel, TLC, Current TV and Spike TV networks, and has written for New York Times, GQ, Salon, VICE, McSweeney's, HBO, Blender, the Huffington Post, FHM UK, the New York Daily News, XXL, Guitar World, Guitar Player, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, VH1, Spike TV, The Learning Channel and Court TV. $20 All Ages

Performers

Clare O'Kane

Clare O’Kane is an actress, comedian and writer from San Jose, California. She has performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and other wonderful, independent festivals around the country. She has been described as “sarcastic... Read More →

Dave Hill

Janine Brito

John Vanderslice

The newest entry into John Vanderslice's deep and undeniably remarkable catalog is “White Wilderness,” and it's a record like no other he's made before. Here are nine new and wildly impressive JV songs captured live over three days in a unique collaboration with the Magik*Magik... Read More →

Tom Papa

Friday January 15, 2016 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Eureka Theatre

10:30pm PST

Set List with John Fugelsang, Phil Hendrie, Matt Kirshen, Rick Overton and Alice Wetterlund, hosted by Troy Conrad

From Paul Provenza and Troy Conrad… Comics are given outrageous, never-before-seen topics in the moment, and perform as if it was the material they meant to do. Both the comic and the audience see the topics for the first time on the onstage screen and thus begins the most exciting, edge-of-your seat stand-up show.
Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net aired as a TV series on Sky Atlantic in the UK and on ABC2 in Australia. The show tours festivals worldwide, including Edinburgh, Melbourne, New York, Montreal, Austria, and Ireland.
Set List is also a 60-episode web series on the Nerdist Channel on YouTube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4T6p7km9db1eGQyrMUkB07YBWYK3o2J

Past performers on Set List include Greg Proops, Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Drew Carey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marc Maron, Reggie Watts, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Roseanne Barr, Paul F. Tompkins, Rob Delaney, Jen Kirkman, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Hannibal Buress, Jay Mohr, Margaret Cho, and Eddie Izzard among many others.

Website: www.setlistshow.com
On Twitter: @SETLISTSHOW
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"It is completely urgent and pertinent that any comedy geek see this wonderful cluster-fuck of comedy brilliance."
-Tony Bartelone, Huffington Post

“The most exciting thing to happen in stand-up since the invention of the microphone.”
-James Mullinger, British GQ

"The results are unpredictable, illuminating and always enthralling."
- Julie Seabaugh, LA Weekly

Past performers on Set List include Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Drew Carey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marc Maron, Jen Kirkman, Reggie Watts, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Roseanne Barr, Paul F. Tompkins, Rob Delaney, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Hannibal Buress, Rick Overton, Margaret Cho, and Eddie Izzard among many others.

Clip from the UK TV series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGuOpveO5o $25 All Ages

Performers

Alice Wetterlund

John Fugelsang

Matt Kirshen

Phil Hendrie

Creative genius chock full of character, comedy and commentary — that’s Phil Hendrie. Famous for concocting a cast of fictional characters, all of whom he plays on air while simultaneously serving as host of his national talk radio program, Hendrie actually started out as a disc... Read More →

Rick Overton

Troy Conrad

Friday January 15, 2016 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

10:00am PST

Storytelling Skills: Wow Your Crowd Workshop with Kevin Allison, founder of RISK! (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Storytelling Skills: Wow Your Crowd
Kevin Allison, Founder of RISK! and The Story Studio

From the bar to the boardroom, a well-told tale makes the best impression. The Story Studio’s "Wow Your Crowd" workshop, taught by Kevin Allison, provides students with the tools to grab listener's attention, appeal to their emotions and maybe even inspire their action. Kevin creates a friendly, social environment in which you can rehearse your work and receive feedback. You'll learn how to include the 6 Senses to trigger emotional responses. You'll master the 5 Beats of classic story structure. And you'll learn how to drive a narrative arc toward a resonant end. Your audience will remember the ideas conveyed in your story long after you have gone. This workshop is an overview of some of the tools and principles taught by Kevin Allison in his 6-week storytelling class at The Story Studio in New York City.

Kevin Allison is the creator of the live storytelling podcast RISK!, and a member of the legendary comedy troupe The State, known for their series on MTV. He has appeared in "Reno 911!," VH1′s "Best Week Ever," Comedy Central’s "Viva Variety" and "Stella," and HBO’s "Flight of the Conchords." Kevin has written for The Village Voice, The New York Press, Film Journal and more. He has taught sketch comedy and cinema studies at The Peoples Improv Theater, The Philly Improv Theater and New York University. Kevin is the founder of The Story Studio, a school for storytelling.
$75 All Ages

Performers

Kevin Allison

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

12:00pm PST

The JV Club with Janet Varney and guests Charles W. 'Chuck' Bryant of Stuff You Should Know, Veronica Belmont and musical guest Matt Nathanson

Remember what it was like to be an awkward teenager? And remember how some things haven’t really changed that much for you since then? Join proud dork Janet Varney as she explores the highs and lows of the bygone years with special guests Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant of the wildly popular podcast Stuff You Should Know, and tech expert and all-around awesome television/internet personality Veronica Belmont, as they talk their way through the terrible teens into adult-lescence. With music by the incredible Matt Nathanson!
$20 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Josh Clark will not be able to appear.

Performers

Charles W. "Chuck" Bryant

Janet Varney

Matt Nathanson

With his latest album, Matt Nathanson isn’t just saying Show Me Your Fangs -- he wants to show you his fangs too. The acclaimed singer-songwriter’s most darkly honest work yet, Show Me Your Fangs finds Nathanson digging deeper than ever before and sharing a powerful and modern-sounding... Read More →

Veronica Belmont

Veronica has been working in the tech and media industries in a variety of capacities since moving to San Francisco in 2004. As a writer and video reporter she worked with CNET Networks and Discovery Digital, heading up their flagship technology podcasts and video review shows. This... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 12:00pm - 1:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

2:00pm PST

Comedy Nation: 'The Future of Technology (For Better or for Worse)' with John Fugelsang and guests Frank Conniff, Nato Green, Matt Kirshen, Dhaya Lakshminarayanan, Felicia Michaels, Rick Overton and Beth Stelling

Comedy Nation with John Fugelsang combines the best elements of Standup Comedy and Stimulating Conversation. Each of the guests delivers a short monologue of their thoughts on the topic of the day followed by an unrehearsed panel discussion moderated by John Fugelsang. The topic for this show is: THE FUTURE OF TECHNOLOGY and features comedians Rick Overton, Felicia Michaels, Frank Conniff, Nato Green, Matt Kirshen, Beth Stelling and Dhaya Lakshminarayanan. $20 All Ages

Performers

Beth Stelling

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan

Dhaya Lakshminarayanan was named Best Comedian 2013 in the San Francisco Bay Guardian’s “Best of the Bay” Readers’ Poll. Comedy Central Asia crowned her the Grand Prize Winner of “The Ultimate Comedy Challenge” filmed in Singapore. Her list of credits include the Bridgetown... Read More →

Felicia Michaels

An "Army Brat" who was used to moving about, Michaels built her early career by refusing to allow her gender tame her material and never once flinching when it came to the rigorous travel and tv schedule that a stand-up comedy career demanded in the late 90's. Her comedy appeared... Read More →

Frank Conniff

John Fugelsang

Matt Kirshen

Nato Green

Rick Overton

Saturday January 16, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

2:00pm PST

Computer Show Live with Rob Baedeker, Roxana Altamirano, Tony Altamirano, Adam Lisagor and Beth Lisick

“Computer Show,” a technology talk show set in 1983 but with real tech-entrepreneur guests from the present day, hit the Internet by storm this fall. Now the time-travel mind-bender comes live to SF Sketchfest. Host Gary Fabert will try, in “real time,” to wrap his head around the inventions of more, real modern-day Silicon Valley surprise guests. It will probably not go well. “Computer Show” is the brainchild of Sandwich Video’s Adam Lisagor and Roxana and Tony Altamirano. Gary Fabert is played by Rob Baedeker of SF sketch group Kasper Hauser. $20, 21+

Performers

Adam Lisagor

Adam Lisagor founded Sandwich Video, the go-to commercial agency and production company for the tech world. He’s a product man who likes to tell people about neat products. He and his partners produced “Computer Show” through Sandwich because time travel is fun and commercials... Read More →

Beth Lisick

Beth Lisick is a writer and actor. She is the author of five books and has appeared in films screened at Cannes, Sundance, and the San Francisco International Film Festival.Her books include the memoir collection "Yokohama Threeway" and "Other Small Shames," the New York Times bestselling... Read More →

Rob Baedeker

Rob Baedeker is a co-founder and performer with the San Francisco-based comedy group Kasper Hauser authors of many books, including "SkyMaul: Happy Crap You Can Buy From a Plane." Rob is the voice of Ira Glass in Kasper Hauser’s parody of “This American Life.”

Roxana Altamirano

Roxana Altamirano is a Casting Director and maker of things. 1983 was a great year for her.

Tony Altamirano

Tony Altamirano is a writer and filmmaker currently residing in Portland, Oregon. He is currently writing his first feature and can often be found eating cereal and watching "Fraggle Rock" in his room.

Saturday January 16, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

2:00pm PST

'Hey Monster, Hands Off My City' Screening and Q&A with Michael Meehan, Johnny Steele and Reggie Steele

This Fellini-inspired Comedy Film, written and directed by Michael Meehan, features a large comic cast, and stars SF Comedians JOHNNY STEELE and REGGIE STEELE as SFPD homicide detectives , who find half eaten bodies turning up all over San Francisco.

The Monster, (Jorge Scott) , pursued by a mute gunman on a unicycle ( Meehan), causes panic in the city, but well armed seniors, ( Valerie Meehan, Roberta Borgonovo, Pat Hunter, Jeannie McMillan ) lock and load to nail this menace.

The mayor,( Kevin Meaney) and the police chief( Michael Pritchard) don’t seem too concerned, as they’ve been paid off by nefarious Krazy Kola executives, ( Dan Spencer & James Svatko) , and aided by murderous fixer Nakamura ( James Van Harper), who are marketing a dangerous new beverage that causes people to “sell their eyes for it”.

13 year old Urban Ranger,( James Schmalz) sent out by his troop leader,(Christopher Meehan) to get his “Golden Scat” badge, finds and befriends the Monster after he is wounded by the mute hunter. The hunter is then distracted by the luscious acrobat( Dwoira Galilea), who questions his motives.

James is warned by prophet of doom ( Reed Kirk Rahlman) of the coming apocalypse, but amid the lunacy of the city, it’s just one more thing including an incarcerated soprano (Maryam Mahvi)who pines for fired Krazy Kola employee Loobey ( Conor Hamill)

As Steele and Steele wind through clues, kooks and snitches, they track down the monster, James, and the Hunter for a final showdown , the answers don’t get easier.

The city is showcased along with comedians, Will Durst, Greg Proops, Clinton Jackson, Michael O’Brien, Linda Hill, Diane Amos, David Alan Moss, Bob Sarlatte, Larry “Bubbles” Brown, Colin Mahan, Debi Durst, Geoff Bolt, Steven Pearl, Tony Sparks, Robert Hawkins ,Alicia Dattner, Marty Maceda , Jimmy Gunn and Ngaio Bealum . Also showcased are Gina Won, Tim Talbott, Howard Meehan, Kelly Pisarri, Lynn Ruth Miller, Rita Romero, Sandy Baker, Eric Ward, Scott Free , David Glaser, Joanne Green, Scott Cameron, Hang Nyguen, Christopher Ralph, Anthony Cistero, and Johnny La. And a cast of thousands.

This comedy was produced with generous support from our local community. This is Michael Meehan’s first Feature Film.
$20 All Ages

Performers

Johnny Steele

Johnny began performing comedy in 1984 after quitting graduate school in a move his parents named: Operation $40K Down The Drain. But Johnny quickly got the hang of the craft and was soon performing – and drinking for free! – at the nation’s top clubs. During the next decade... Read More →

Michael Meehan

MICHAEL MEEHAN is a self-taught comic, painter, sculptor, writer and now movie auteur. His art is forged from salvaged materials, ideas and a sense of the absurd.

Reggie Steele

Reggie started doing comedy in 2001, and his hilarious stories quickly made him a local favorite. National TV success soon followed, and Reggie was seen on Martin Lawrence Presents 1st Amendment Stand-Up, Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen, Comedy.TV and Nickelodeon. When he’s not... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 2:00pm - 4:00pm PST
Roxie Theatre

Film

2:00pm PST

Storytelling Skills: Wow Your Crowd Workshop with Kevin Allison, founder of RISK!

Storytelling Skills: Wow Your Crowd
Kevin Allison, Founder of RISK! and The Story Studio

From the bar to the boardroom, a well-told tale makes the best impression. The Story Studio’s "Wow Your Crowd" workshop, taught by Kevin Allison, provides students with the tools to grab listener's attention, appeal to their emotions and maybe even inspire their action. Kevin creates a friendly, social environment in which you can rehearse your work and receive feedback. You'll learn how to include the 6 Senses to trigger emotional responses. You'll master the 5 Beats of classic story structure. And you'll learn how to drive a narrative arc toward a resonant end. Your audience will remember the ideas conveyed in your story long after you have gone. This workshop is an overview of some of the tools and principles taught by Kevin Allison in his 6-week storytelling class at The Story Studio in New York City.

Kevin Allison is the creator of the live storytelling podcast RISK!, and a member of the legendary comedy troupe The State, known for their series on MTV. He has appeared in "Reno 911!," VH1′s "Best Week Ever," Comedy Central’s "Viva Variety" and "Stella," and HBO’s "Flight of the Conchords." Kevin has written for The Village Voice, The New York Press, Film Journal and more. He has taught sketch comedy and cinema studies at The Peoples Improv Theater, The Philly Improv Theater and New York University. Kevin is the founder of The Story Studio, a school for storytelling.
$75 All Ages

Performers

Kevin Allison

Saturday January 16, 2016 2:00pm - 5:00pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

3:00pm PST

Who is Debbie Powell with Eric Stonestreet, Dana Powell, Jessica Makinson and Michael Bunin / Puzzles with Alex Fernie and Deborah Tarica

Join Eric Stonestreet, Dana Powell, Jessica Makinson and Michael Bunin for an educational and funny improvised show at SF Sketchfest. Eric will take questions from the audience about his current job, career, and the 12 years of ups and downs that led him to where he is today. Eric’s direct and honest answers will inspire him and his seasoned actor friends – Dana, Jessica and Michael to improvise scenes. If you are an actor, this is an opportunity to ask those burning questions to a group of people who have been where you are and who have felt how you feel. Plus, it’s an afternoon where you will laugh, smile and forget about that parking ticket you got yesterday or that you got dumped last week.
$25 All Ages

Performers

Dana Powell

Dana Powell has been an actor/writer in Los Angeles for 15 years and was most recently seen in TBS’s “Clipped.” Other credits include “Modern Family,” “Veep” and “Bridesmaids.”

Eric Stonestreet

Eric Stonestreet has been an actor for 19 years. He currently stars as ‘Cameron Tucker’ on ABC’s “Modern Family. He recently completed production on HBO’s original movie, “Confirmation,” and he will soon voice the character of ‘Duke’ in Illumination Entertainments... Read More →

Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson has been an actor/writer by trade living in Los Angeles for 15 years. Her TV credits include "Halfway Home", "Maron" and "South Park".

Michael Bunin

Michael Bunin has been a working actor in Los Angeles since 1997. He is best known for his role of ‘Kenny’ on the TBS show “My Boys.” Michael has also guest starred on numerous television shows and has appeared in more than 100 television commercials.

Puzzles

Puzzles is a Los Angeles based team consisting of Alex Fernie and Deborah Tarica. It's a two-person improv show featuring multiple characters all interacting in the same place at the same time. It's lots of fun! Oh, and also, we're recently married. So there's a good chance we'll... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Improv

3:00pm PST

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Patton Oswalt in conversation with Boots Riley

SF Sketchfest is very proud to honor the inimitable Patton Oswalt, who began performing standup as early as the 1980's and who has grown to be one of comedy's most lauded comedic minds.

From headlining at comedy clubs all over the United States since 1996 and appearing in his own numerous standup specials on Comedy Central and HBO to regular roles in beloved television series ("The King of Queens," "United States of Tara" and more), Patton has continued to evolve and build on his unique, sharp, and hilarious perspectives, taking them to screenplays and books, including the 2015 release of his memoir, "Silver Screen Fiend: Learning About Life from an Addiction to Film."

As a film actor himself, Patton is known for his performance as Remy in the Pixar smash hit "Ratatouille" as well as numerous other roles in films such as "Starsky and Hutch," "Young Adult," "Big Fan," and "Freaks of Nature."

Patton continues to write, tour in sold-out venues, and star in television and film and SF Sketchfest is delighted to take a moment with the busy and prolific comedian to pay tribute. Joining Patton in conversation will be Bay Area icon Boots Riley.

$30 All Ages

Performers

Boots Riley

Raymond Lawrence Riley (born 1971), better known by his stage name Boots Riley, is an American poet, rapper, songwriter, producer, screenwriter, humorist, political organizer, community activist, lecturer, and public speaker- best known as the lead vocalist of The Coup and Street... Read More →

Patton Oswalt

Patton Oswalt began performing standup as early as the 1980's and who has grown to be one of comedy's most lauded comedic minds. From headlining at comedy clubs all over the United States since 1996 and appearing in his own numerous standup specials on Comedy Central and HBO to regular... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 3:00pm - 4:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

4:00pm PST

Pep Talks Podcast with Eddie Pepitone and guest Beth Stelling (CANCELED)

Pep Talks is a podcast which takes a comedic look at the crumbling of our world with Eddie Pepitone (The Bitter Buddha) and other funny people!
$20 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Eddie Pepitone is no longer appearing at the festival and this event has been canceled. Ticket holders will be contacted and refunds will be processed.

Saturday January 16, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

4:00pm PST

Ding-Donger with Matt Braunger and guests Solomon Georgio, Jonah Ray and Beth Stelling

Comedian Matt Braunger hitches a ride with you to talk, spin yarns, make jokes, and above all, entertain. No agenda, no lack of lively times. Real fun from a real ding-dong. And for the first time ever, this SF Sketchfest version will include special guests Solomon Georgio, Jonah Ray and Beth Stelling!

Performers

Beth Stelling

Jonah Ray

Matt Braunger

Solomon Georgio

Saturday January 16, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

4:00pm PST

Sup Doc Podcast with George Chen and Paco Romane and guests David Gborie, Chris Thayer and Mary Van Note

Comedians Paco Romane and George Chen love watching documentaries. They also love interviewing interesting people with strong opinions about their favorite docs.

The idea behind this documentary podcast started when Paco sat down to watch all of the PBS 100 best documentaries. Every morning he’d watch one of these documentaries and afterwards he wanted to hear people and filmmakers discuss them. But after searching for a podcast devoted to discussing documentaries and interviewing people that love and make them he came up empty. So he contacted his buddy George Chen a fellow documentary lover and together they started ‘Sup Doc. FREE, All Ages

Performers

Chris Thayer

David Gborie

George Chen

Mary Van Note

Mary Van Note is a comedian of the weird variety. She is the creator and star of the award-winning Independent Film Channel web series The Mary Van Note Show: Gavin Really Wants Me. She is a SF Weekly Masterminds grant recipient, a seven-time SF Sketchfest performer, and an Andy... Read More →

Paco Romane

Saturday January 16, 2016 4:00pm - 5:30pm PST
PianoFight Bar

7:00pm PST

Morzouksnick with Nick Kroll, Jason Mantzoukas and Seth Morris / Cardinal Redbird (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Join Seth Morris, Jason Mantzoukas and Nick Kroll for a night filled with characters, improv and a whole lotta grab ass.
$30 All Ages

Performers

Cardinal Redbird

Cardinal Redbird is a house Harold Team from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles. With a priority on energy and fun, CRB will blow your brains with our stylish scenework. We're eight best friends doing improv together!

Jason Mantzoukas

Jason Mantzoukas is perhaps best known for his role as the lovable psychopath Rafi on FXX’s "The League." Mantzoukas was also recently seen on the big screen in IFC’s romantic comedy "Sleeping with Other People" opposite Jason Sudeikis and Alison Brie. Other film credits include... Read More →

Nick Kroll

Nick Kroll is an actor, writer, producer and stand-up comedian. He is the creator and star of the critically acclaimed series, "Kroll Show," which aired for three seasons on Comedy Central. Kroll co-starred as ‘Ruxin’ in the hit FXX series, "The League." In 2013, Nick was honored... Read More →

Seth Morris

Seth Morris is an actor and writer what lives in LA. He's written for Funny Or Die, "Children's Hospital," "The Eric Andre Show" and "Kroll Show." He's acted in "Kroll Show," "Parks and Recreation," "Broad City" and "Comedy Bang Bang."

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Stevedore, Streisand and Friends and We Did A Thing, Hosted by Chris Gorbos (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Chris Gorbos

Chris Gorbos is a standup and improviser living in Los Angeles. He is co-owner of The Westside Comedy Theater and produces the Westside's marquee weekly standup show "The Saturday Show". In addition to standup Chris performs with the IO West house team "Wheelhouse" as well as every... Read More →

Nicole Conlan

Nicole Conlan is a Brooklyn-based comic originally from Denver. She's a writer for the Upright Citizens Brigade and a video producer and host for Gawker's automotive site Jalopnik, following stints at Sports Illustrated and SB Nation. Nicole has appeared at Crom Comedy Festival, Hell... Read More →

Stevedore

Nicole Conlan (Gawker, UCB) and Rollie Williams (Fusion TV, Upworthy) grew up two blocks away from each other in Colorado. Now they can be seen performing around New York -- and occasionally in Denver -- as Stevedore Comedy. Nicole and Rollie have appeared at the Del Close Marathon... Read More →

Streisand & Friends

Streisand & Friends are a high energy, silly humored sketch group formed in NY and currently perform all over LA. They've had sketch show runs at UCB, Comedy Central Stages and Off-Broadway. This group holds the record for most wins at iO West's Sketch Cage Matches, headlined the... Read More →

We Did A Thing

We Did a Thing consists of four veteran performers, a sketch supergroup if you will, including members of sketch groups The Front Row and Red Door on the Left who first joined forces at The Dark Room Theater on Mission Street, where they've done literally like googillions of performances... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:00pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Liza Treyger & Alice Wetterlund, Hosted by Joe Nguyen

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Liza Treyger is a Chicago-bred standup comic who now resides in NYC. She really misses alleys, her favorite bartenders, and her Russian parents. Liza’s Half Hour and first album will be released by Comedy Central in August 2015. She recently performed at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has appeared on "Adam Devine's House Party" on Comedy Central, "Chelsea Lately" and is a cast member on MTV2's "Joking Off." She was thrilled to be a part of the New York Comedy Festival 2012 as one of Comedy Central's Comics to Watch (where she got to watch shows and eat cake balls with two professional wrestlers!). Check out her super cool web series "How Many Questions."

Alice Wetterlund has performed her non-yelling brand of comedy on stages such as Comix, Broadway Comedy Club, UCB theaters, San Francisco's Punchline and The Hollywood Improv, as well as critically-acclaimed shows including "College Humor Live," "Big Terrific," and "Meltdown." She has also performed nationally in festivals such as Bridgetown, Moon Tower and Women in Comedy, and frequently tours with Comedy Central on Campus and with Girl Code/Guy Code on Campus. She was a New Face for the 2013 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and was on the official line up for FOX’s 2013 Night of Comedy in Los Angeles. Her credits include guest stars on "New Girl" (FOX), "Betas" (Amazon original series), Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg’s "The Interview", and is currently recurring on "Silicon Valley" (HBO), "Girl Code" (MTV), and "@Midnight" (Comedy Central). Alice can be seen next summer starring alongside Zac Efron, Adam Devine and Anna Kendrick in the film "Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates."

$20 All Ages

Performers

Alice Wetterlund

Joe Nguyen

Liza Treyger

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

7:30pm PST

The Great Debate: 'Donald Trump vs. Don(ald) Draper - Who Will Definitely Destroy America?' with Matt Price and Ilyse Mimoun (SOLD OUT)

Performers

Ilyse Mimoun

Matt Price

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

Debate

7:30pm PST

The Undone Sweaters: A Weezer Cover Band with Jim Tews, Reid Faylor, Andrew Short and Danny Tamberelli plus Weezer-themed comedy from Jonah Ray and Jacob Sirof

The Undone Sweaters (Danny Tamberelli, Andrew Short, Jim Tews & Reid Faylor) are Brooklyn’s number two Weezer tribute band. They would’ve been number one, but they refused to learn the entire catalog. They’re rule breakers, punk rock, if you will. Their live show is one of a kind, combining short, live sketches, funny visuals, and actual musicianship. They are joined by Jonah Ray and Jacob Sirof for some Weezer-themed comedy. $20, 21+

Performers

Andrew Short

Danny Tamberelli

Jacob Sirof

Jacob Sirof started doing stand-up in his hometown of San Francisco, and quickly made a name for himself on the national stage. He has appeared on Comedy Central, was a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and is a regular on the Doug Loves Movies podcast. These days, he... Read More →

Jim Tews

Jonah Ray

Reid Faylor

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Swedish American Hall

7:30pm PST

Celebrity Autobiography: The Rock 'n Roll Edition with Pamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Jon Heder, Ricki Lake, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Michael Urie

Experience the actual words of celebrity memoirs acted out live onstage in this Rock 'n Roll Edition which covers celeb musician and singer confessions and excerpts ranging from sex, fitness, food, and career...lifted word for word from hard to believe they wrote 'em autobiographies. $45 All Ages

Performers

Dayle Reyfel

Dayle Reyfel is a winner of the Drama Desk Award for her work on the critically acclaimed sensation, "Celebrity Autobiography." She has developed "Celebrity Autobiography" along with Eugene Pack since the beginning of the project. Ms Reyfel is one of the original stars of the show... Read More →

Eugene Pack

EUGENE PACK is the creator of the international hit comedy sensation “Celebrity Autobiography” which won him the Drama Desk Award in the category of “Unique Theatrical Experience.” Pack is also an Emmy Award-nominated writer and Producer. He was nominated for Outstanding Writing... Read More →

Jon Heder

Jon Heder became an overnight sensation and gained an instant cult following with his feature film debut in the title role of the offbeat comedy “Napoleon Dynamite.” Heder’s endearing portrayal of the somewhat nerdy high schooler who helps his friend Pedro get elected class... Read More →

Laraine Newman

Michael Urie

Dividing his time between film, television and theatre, in front of and behind the cameras, Michael Urie is one of the most versatile and respected talents of his generation. He was introduced to the international television audience in 2006 as the delicious Marc St. James on the... Read More →

Pamela Adlon

Raised in both New York and Los Angeles, Pamela Adlon has been acting since she was 12 years old. She made her film debut in "Grease 2" and has appeared on the big screen in "Say Anything," "Bed of Roses," "The Adventures of Ford Fairlane," "Sgt. Bilko," "Plump Fiction" and "Some... Read More →

Ricki Lake

From acting and producing, to dancing her way into the hearts of television audiences, Emmy Award winning Host Ricki Lake is a pop culture icon who has built a career on her graciously candid sensibility and her authentic, relatable nature.Ricki Lake’s legacy and perhaps her greatest... Read More →

Scott Adsit

Scott Adsit won the Joseph Jefferson Award for his work at The Second City Theater in Chicago and still improvises at the Upright Citizens Brigade in Manhattan. Adsit has appeared in many television shows most notably, playing producer Pete Hornberger on NBC’s Emmy Award-winning... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Brava Theater Center

7:30pm PST

7 Minutes in Purgatory with Ian Abramson and guests Saurin Choksi, Adam Conover, Solomon Georgio, Caitlin Gill, Bobcat Goldthwait and Candy Lawrence

7 Minutes in Purgatory challenges comedians to perform directly to a camera alone in a soundproof room, while audience members watch a live feed in another room. This social experiment/comedy show offers a chance to watch performers hilariously and awkwardly attempt to do their act without the benefit of audience feedback.

The show is based in Los Angeles, and has featured guests like Hannibal Buress, Kyle Kinane, and Tig Notaro, and host/co-creator Ian Abramson has toured the show around the country, to cities like Chicago, Denver, and Atlanta. The Laugh Button called the show "one of the coolest and most creative additions to the comedy world," and it's been hailed by The AV Club as "hilarious." $20 All Ages

Performers

Adam Conover

Adam Conover is the creator and host of the TruTV show "Adam Ruins Everything," which he developed as a writer / performer at the popular comedy website CollegeHumor.com. As a standup comic, he has performed at the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, San Francisco Sketchfest, and at colleges... Read More →

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 →

Caitlin Gill

People are talking about Caitlin Gill. Most of what they’re saying has to do with how funny she is. Caitlin has performed on the Oddball Comedy Tour, the Outside Lands Festival, SF Sketchfest, Bridgetown Comedy Festival, the Vancouver Global Comedy Fest and in some of the best comedy... Read More →

Candy Lawrence

Ian Abramson

Ian Abramson is from Moreno Valley, California, where he learned to walk, read, and drive, but not in that order. He studied theater at California State University Channel Islands, which isn’t on an island, but has been converted from an old mental hospital, so it’s isolated in... Read More →

Saurin Choksi

Saurin Choksi is a stand up comic performing in New York City. He is the co-host of Fuse TV’s late night pop culture talk show, White Guy Talk Show. In 2014 he took first place at the prestigious Boston Comedy Festival. Choksi has performed at top comedy venues all over the nation... Read More →

Solomon Georgio

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Doc's Lab

7:30pm PST

Set List with Matt Braunger, Caitlin Gill, Bobcat Goldthwait, Emily Heller and Beth Stelling, hosted by Troy Conrad

From Paul Provenza and Troy Conrad… Comics are given outrageous, never-before-seen topics in the moment, and perform as if it was the material they meant to do. Both the comic and the audience see the topics for the first time on the onstage screen and thus begins the most exciting, edge-of-your seat stand-up show.

Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net aired as a TV series on Sky Atlantic in the UK and on ABC2 in Australia. The show tours festivals worldwide, including Edinburgh, Melbourne, New York, Montreal, Austria, and Ireland.

Set List is also a 60-episode web series on the Nerdist Channel on YouTube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLl4T6p7km9db1eGQyrMUkB07YBWYK3o2J

Past performers on Set List include Greg Proops, Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Drew Carey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marc Maron, Reggie Watts, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Roseanne Barr, Paul F. Tompkins, Rob Delaney, Jen Kirkman, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Hannibal Buress, Jay Mohr, Margaret Cho, and Eddie Izzard among many others.

Website: www.setlistshow.com
On Twitter: @SETLISTSHOW
Facebook: facebook.com/setlistshow

"It is completely urgent and pertinent that any comedy geek see this wonderful cluster-fuck of comedy brilliance."
-Tony Bartelone, Huffington Post

“The most exciting thing to happen in stand-up since the invention of the microphone.”
-James Mullinger, British GQ

"The results are unpredictable, illuminating and always enthralling."
- Julie Seabaugh, LA Weekly

Past performers on Set List include Maria Bamford, Bob Odenkirk, Drew Carey, Bobcat Goldthwait, Marc Maron, Jen Kirkman, Reggie Watts, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, Roseanne Barr, Paul F. Tompkins, Rob Delaney, Gilbert Gottfried, Jim Norton, Hannibal Buress, Rick Overton, Margaret Cho, and Eddie Izzard among many others.

Clip from the UK TV series: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGuOpveO5o $25 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Eddie Pepitone is no longer appearing. A replacement will be named soon.

Performers

Beth Stelling

Bobcat Goldthwait

Caitlin Gill

Emily Heller

Matt Braunger

Troy Conrad

Saturday January 16, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Pound House Live with Brent Weinbach and DJ Douggpound, with The Blank Experience presents The Idiots

Doug Lussenhop and Brent Weinbach, the guys behind the cult web series, "Pound
House," celebrate the launch of Season 3 with a live show at SF Sketchfest.
Brent and Doug will perform stand-up comedy, unveil an episode of "Pound House"
from the new season, do a Q&A segment about the series, and show deleted scenes
and outtakes from previous seasons. Maybe some other bonus stuff too.

With an opening set by The Blank Experience presents The Idiots. $20 All Ages

Performers

Brent Weinbach

DJ Douggpound

Doug Lussenhop, a.k.a. DJ Douggpound, is a rare bird in the comedy world: part joke DJ, part real musician, part video editor, writer, performer, and all kinds of amazing on Twitter. He's the go-to editor for surrealist comedians Tim & Eric, and has lent his chops to "The Eric Andre... Read More →

The Blank Experience Presents The Idiots

Hailing from Los Angeles and running strong since 2013, The Blank Experience is a freewheeling and uniquely disturbing sketch show made up of a collection of Chicago transplants who have performed at institutions like Second City, iO Chicago and The Annoyance Theatre. Focusing on... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Television Variety-Stand-Up

8:00pm PST

Josh Androsky & Clare O'Kane, Hosted by Sara June

Josh Androsky quit high school early to pursue his love of television. By 20, he was a full time writer. When he was like 22 he wrote/produced FOX’s "New Year’s Eve Live." Weird, right? Scott Weiland was there and it went about the way you’d assume. At 23, Josh felt trapped, until he did his first open mic. He has since thrived in the LA comedy scene. He started a show on the steps of City Hall, ate shrooms and got weird as The Skateboard Rabbi on "The Price is Right," performed at festivals and venues across the nation, appeared on "This American Life," SyFy’s "Sharkmania," and contributes to VICE among other corporately-owned counterculture outlets. He has also recently started writing for TV that is supposed to be funny, like "Billy On The Street" and "Spongebob Squarepants," so his cat and girlfriend could not be happier for him.

Clare O’Kane is an actress, comedian and writer from San Jose, California. She has performed in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Bridgetown Comedy Festival, SF Sketchfest, and other wonderful, independent festivals around the country. She has been described as “sarcastic” and “half-Asian.” Clare is also one-third of the sketch group Blessed. They've made a couple of very funny videos, none of which have gone viral. She's recently sold out and started writing for T.V. ("Spongebob Squarepants") and you can also see her on VICE's new network Viceland. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California with a guy and a cat. $15 All Ages

Performers

Clare O'Kane

Josh Androsky

Sara June

Sara June is an Austin comedian who has performed at Hell Yes Fest and the San Francisco Comedy Competition. Her sketch videos have been hailed as "gay," "very gay" and "not funny" by over a million YouTube viewers.

Saturday January 16, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

8:00pm PST

Rooftop Comedy Showcase: Tom Devenport, Brett Druck, Krista Fatka, Trevor Hill, Jules Posner and Joe Tobin, Hosted by Kate Willett

Rooftop Comedy and SF Sketchfest present six Saturday showcases rounding up some of the best up and coming stand up comics in the nation! $15 All Ages

Performers

Brett Druck

"Druck looks every inch the laidback Jack Johnson of stand up comedy — until he opens his mouth and short, one-line bursts of observational humor spill out with merciless, straight-faced speed." The Charelston City Paper Brett Druck is concentrated funny, a straight shot of razor... Read More →

Joe Tobin

Jules Posner

Kate Willett

Krista Fatka

Krista Fatka is a San Francisco Bay Area comic and writer. With over a decade of performance experience in circus and theater, she’s as comfortable on stage as she is in a room full of clowns. Which is to say, pretty comfy. She is one half of the comedy duo Casual Soulmates who... Read More →

Tom Devenport

Trevor Hill

Saturday January 16, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

9:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Adrian Villegas presents 'Barrio Daze,' Drama 3/4 presents 'Cue to Cue' and White Women, Hosted by Emily Van Dyke

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Adrian Villegas presents "Barrio Daze"

Adrian Villegas is a writer, performer, founding member and Artistic Director of multimedia sketch comedy troupe The Latino Comedy Project (LCP), as well as the star and playwright of two critically acclaimed one-man shows “Six Mexicans Named Gonzalez” and “Barrio Daze... Read More →

Drama 3/4 presents "Cue to Cue"

Emily Van Dyke

Emily Van Dyke is 32 and still on her mom’s cell phone plan. Originally from North Central Indiana, she has struggled to overcome a monotone voice and the death of her late cat "Patches" to become a comic who has an apartment in San Francisco with a washer/dryer inside of it. Emily... Read More →

White Women

As the name obviously suggests, “White Women” is an improv group comprised of seven black men. Despite being primarily housed out of UCB, White Women has performed at basically every venue in Los Angeles, and also put on shows in NYC and San Francisco. They had the pleasure of... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 9:00pm - 10:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

9:15pm PST

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Tone Bell & Esther Povitsky, Hosted by Red Scott

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: The Next Wave of Stand-Up Comedy Stars
SF Sketchfest presents a pairing from a dozen hand-picked stand-up comedians on the rise: names you might not know now, but will be hearing a lot from soon.

Having been here just over three years, Tone's first job in Hollywood was just when he joined Season Two of NBC's "Whitney" playing the role of RJ. The following year he starred in Fox's "To My Future Assistant" while continuing to tour and play gigs around the country as a standup. Tone starred as Tedward on NBC's "Bad Judge," and sold a show to FX that he Co-Created, is Writing, will Star in and Executive Produce. Additionally, Tone received his own 1⁄2 hour Stand-Up Special set to air on Comedy Central later this year. Currently, Tone is set to star as Russell in Will Packer & DJ Nash's new NBC show, "Truth Be Told".

A fixture of the LA comedy scene, Esther Povitsky co-created and starred in the MTV docu-comedy pilot "Little Esther," which chronicled her life as a young comic and her relationships with her mostly-male contemporaries. Esther also appeared in the New Faces Showcase at the 2013 Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal and will appear on the upcoming season of "Last Comic Standing." Esther hosts the popular podcast "Weird Adults with Little Esther" (featuring interviews with fellow comedians) and has a vibrant web presence. She recently partnered with Refinery29.com bringing her stage show “What’s in Your Bag” to the digital world. Esther has made guest appearances on FOX's "New Girl" as well as NBC's hit "Parks and Recreation" and most recently Netflix’s Judd Apatow produced series "Love." Esther can also be seen on the MTV sketch show "Hey Girl," as well as on Comedy Central's "Adam Devine's House Party" and "Brody Stevens: Enjoy It!"

$20 All Ages

Performers

Esther Povitsky

Red Scott

Tone Bell

Saturday January 16, 2016 9:15pm - 10:45pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

9:30pm PST

Nerds and Music: A Night with Pat Rothfuss and Paul & Storm

New York Times bestselling fantasy author Pat Rothfuss ("The Name of the Wind," "The Wise Man’s Fear") and comedy/music duo Paul and Storm host an evening of songs, stories, and general unbridled nerdery. Special guests TBA!
$35 All Ages

Performers

Patrick Rothfuss

Patrick Rothfuss was born in Madison, Wisconsin to awesome parents who encouraged him to read and create through reading to him, gentle boosts of self-esteem, and deprivation of cable television. During his formative years, he read extensively and wrote terrible short stories and... Read More →

Paul & Storm

Saturday January 16, 2016 9:30pm - 11:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

10:00pm PST

Jo Firestone's Incredible Game Show Showcase / Jacob Sirof

The Incredible Gameshow Showcase gathers up the funniest, most important, and most expensive game shows of our time and plays them with live audience members to ultimately determine the Greatest Game Show Of Our Time. Past winning game shows include: Who Wants to be a Beefionaire?, Spanksgiving, I'm Wearing the Same Thing as My Thumb, and Ol' Ravioli Fingers Gonna Get Ya! Hosted by Jo Firestone and featuring UCB comedians Cory Palmer, Dan Glaser, Michael Wolf, Manolo Moreno and Nick Guercio.

Jacob Sirof started doing stand-up in his hometown of San Francisco, and quickly made a name for himself on the national stage. He has appeared on Comedy Central, was a semi-finalist on NBC's "Last Comic Standing," and is a regular on the Doug Loves Movies podcast. These days, he makes his home in sunny Los Angeles. You'd probably like him. He's really great. His number is 323-555-1234. Hit him up. $15 All Ages

Performers

Jacob Sirof

Jo Firestone

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Doc's Lab

10:00pm PST

Theme Park Improv with Ian Brennan, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Jessica Makinson, Oscar Nunez, Cole Stratton, Janet Varney and guest monologist James Roday (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

The Theme Park Improv Show's improvisers take a single suggestion of a theme from the audience, and wing an entire set of fast-paced long-form scenes and characters, based on stories from a special guest monologist. After six sold-out years, they return to SF Sketchfest with a stellar lineup: Ian Brennan (co-creator of "Glee"), Michael Hitchcock ("Best in Show"), John Michael Higgins ("A Mighty Wind"), Jessica Makinson ("Halfway Home"), Oscar Nunez ("The Office") Cole Stratton ("Pop My Culture Podcast) and Janet Varney ("Burning Love"). With special guest monologist James Roday from "Psych!" $25 All Ages

Performers

Cole Stratton

Ian Brennan

Ian Brennan is a co-creator and producer on the new FOX horror comedy show "Scream Queens." He was a writer, narrator and co-creator of "Glee.""Glee" marked Ian Brennan’s first foray into television writing. Brennan began his acting career in Chicago working with the prestigious... Read More →

James Roday

James Roday portrayed the bright, sarcastic and gifted Shawn Spencer on USA's long-running beloved series "Psych." He is also a writer, director and producer and is Co-Artistic Director of Los Angeles theatre company Red Dog Squadron. His latest film "Gravy," which he co-wrote and... Read More →

Janet Varney

Jessica Makinson

Jessica Makinson has been an actor/writer by trade living in Los Angeles for 15 years. Her TV credits include "Halfway Home", "Maron" and "South Park".

John Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins is a double hyphenate: he’s sort-of well-known for being a member of the Christopher Guest “company,” starring in such films as BEST IN SHOW and A MIGHTY WIND. But before becoming a disreputable light improvisational comedic actor he spent twenty years on the... Read More →

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 →

Oscar Nunez

Oscar Nunez is best known for playing Oscar Martinez on NBC's The Office. He has won an Emmy, two SAG Awards, an ALMA Award, a TV Land Award and an Impact Award from the National Hispanic Media Coalition for the role. Oscar is also recognized for his large supporting role in the... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Brava Theater Center

Improv

10:00pm PST

Martin Starr and Common Rotation / Liam Kyle Sullivan

Martin Starr ("Silicon Valley") brings his band Common Rotation to SF Sketchfest for a night of music and comedy at the Swedish American Music Hall. With an opening set by Liam Kyle Sullivan. Don't miss this rare event! $25, 21+

Performers

Adam Busch

Adam Busch can currently be seen as Chase One on Fox’s "Empire" and Owen Elliot on USA’s "Colony." He is known to television audiences for his work on "Men At Work," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Major Crimes," "CSI," "Grey’s Anatomy," "House," "Point Pleasant," "Terminator... Read More →

Liam Kyle Sullivan

Liam Kyle Sullivan is an American actor and comedian. He is the creator of the viral video "Shoes" for which he won a People’s Choice Award in 2008. In 2011 he directed "Thugs: the Musical," a short film written by Kevin Avery that is ridiculously funny. He was a series regular... Read More →

Martin Starr

Martin Starr has appeared in some of television's most critically acclaimed series including "Freaks and Geeks," "Party Down," and "Silicon Valley," He's also know for his roles films such as "Knocked Up," "Cheats," and "Adventureland."

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:00pm - 11:30pm PST
Swedish American Hall

10:15pm PST

Fresh Mugs: Chris Gorbos, Christopher John, Sara June, Katie Nguyen, Ify Nwadiwe, Richard Sarvate and Brandon Stokes, Hosted by Joey Avery (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

SF Sketchfest presents a series of showcases with some of the best new mugs on the comedy scene! Sporadically appearing at several venues throughout the festival including The Punch Line, Stage Werx, Brava Studio and Doc's Lab. $15 All Ages

Performers

Brandon Stokes

Sharp and sometimes surprisingly witty sometimes from the middle of Illinois comes Brandon Stokes. A fine combination of both huggy and punchy, "Stokies" manages to not have one overshadow the other. Stokies has ran different shows and specializes in making unconventional comedy shows... Read More →

Chris Gorbos

Christopher John

Christopher John is America's favorite (only) Gypsy comedian. He is a bit of an odd duck, what with his off-color jokes, unusual appearance, and corkscrew penis. Known for his lack of both inhibition and hair, Christopher's comedy is somewhere between a Steven Wright audition reel... Read More →

Ify Nwadiwe

Joey Avery

Joey Avery is a standup comedian rising quickly in the San Francisco comedy scene. He received the Jimmy Gunn award for Best Newcomer to the Bay Area comedy scene in 2014, top 10 video status on Reddit, and has been recognized with top 3 finishes in the 2014 Walk the Plank Comedy... Read More →

Katie Nguyen

Katie Nguyen is a Portland-based comedian. She writes and performs stand-up, improv, and sketch comedy, and is an ensemble member at the Brody Theater. Katie also writes and performs with the group Vestivus.

Richard Sarvate

Although his last name was turned Mexican during an immigration debacle, Richard Sarvate is Indian. His act is tastefully absurd and ranges from silly imaginings about taquerias serving fortune churros to deep and introspective subjects like his mother’s schizophrenia. He does quirky... Read More →

Sara June

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:15pm - 11:45pm PST
Brava Studio Theater

10:30pm PST

Rooftop Comedy Showcase: Ian Abramson, Mac Blake, Nicole Calasich, Saurin Choksi, Bryan Cook and Dave Thomason, Hosted by Katie Compa

Rooftop Comedy and SF Sketchfest present six Saturday showcases rounding up some of the best up and coming stand up comics in the nation! $15 All Ages

Performers

Bryan Cook

Dave Thomason

Ian Abramson

Katie Compa

Mac Blake

Mac Blake comes from the bearded streets of Austin, TX. He’s performed at the New Faces of Comedy Showcase at Just for Laughs Montreal, SXSW Comedy, Bridgetown Comedy festival, the Moontower Comedy and Oddity Festival, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival, and more. In 2013, he won... Read More →

Nicole Calasich

Saurin Choksi

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:30pm - 11:45pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

10:30pm PST

Fresh Out with Emily Heller and Adam Conover with guests Solomon Georgio, Caitlin Gill, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jim Tews and Liza Treyger

Emily Heller ("Conan," "Ground Floor") and Adam Conover ("Adam Ruins Everything," CollegeHumor) bring their long-running standup showcase to SF Sketchfest! UCB's only bicoastal standup show, Fresh Out features the freshest comics in the country.

From heavy hitters like past guests Zach Galifianakis, John Mulaney, Jim Gaffigan, David Cross, Mike Birbiglia, and Janeane Garofalo, to the best of Los Angeles' up-and-coming comics, we bring you the best! $22 All Ages

Performers

Adam Conover

Bobcat Goldthwait

Caitlin Gill

Emily Heller

Jim Tews

Liza Treyger

Solomon Georgio

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:30pm - 11:59pm PST
Eureka Theatre

10:30pm PST

Craig Robinson, with Janine Brito, Hosted by Steve Ausburne (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Come experience a night of comedy and music that could only come from the mind and talents of Mr. Craig Robinson ("The Office," "Hot Tub Time Machine") in this one-show-only event at Cobb’s. Born and raised in Chicago, Craig studied at revered theatre and school The Second City, mastering improvisation while also developing serious stand-up chops. He has also successfully incorporated his considerable musical prowess into solo work (which will be in full effect at SF Sketchfest) as well as bands such as his duo with Jerry Minor, L. Witherspoon & Chucky and his current band The Nasty Delicious. With opening sets from Janine Brito ("Totally Biased with W. Kamau Bell") and host Steve Ausburne. $25 All Ages

Performers

Craig Robinson

Born and raised in Chicago, Craig studied at revered theatre and school The Second City, mastering improvisation while also developing serious stand-up chops. He has also successfully incorporated his considerable musical prowess into solo work (which will be in full effect at SF... Read More →

Janine Brito

Steve Ausburne

Steve Ausburne’s comedy career started with MC/Host work for friends with bands. His first attempt at actual stand up ended with him getting a lifetime ban from a church in Grant’s Pass, Oregon – so a pretty successful start. Since then, Steve has embraced the stage as a place... Read More →

Saturday January 16, 2016 10:30pm - Sunday January 17, 2016 12:00am PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

Music & Comedy Variety-Stand-Up

11:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Cardinal Redbird, Stevedore and Streisand and Friends, Hosted by Brett Druck

SF Sketchfest is proud to present a series of shows with some of the best emerging sketch, improv, solo and musical comedy acts from throughout the country and North America! $15 All Ages

Performers

Brett Druck

Cardinal Redbird

Nicole Conlan

Stevedore

Streisand & Friends

Saturday January 16, 2016 11:00pm - Sunday January 17, 2016 12:30am PST
PianoFight Second Stage

10:00am PST

Storytelling Skills: Wow Your Crowd Workshop with Kevin Allison, founder of RISK!

Performers

Kevin Allison

Sunday January 17, 2016 10:00am - 1:00pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

2:00pm PST

A Conversation with Noel Fielding and Bobcat Goldthwait

Noel Fielding will sit down with his friend Bobcat Goldthwait to talk about life, comedy and more, including discussing Noel's upcoming "An Evening with Noel Fielding" tour, hitting the Regency Ballroom on April 5-6, 2016.

A comedian, actor, artist and musician, Noel Fielding’s surrealist comedy and Rock & Roll style is utterly unique: Monty Python meets David Bowie. His shows are complete art pieces blending all of his influences - stand-up, characters, art and music - in fully-realized productions of his imagination.

Fielding rose to worldwide stardom as one half of "The Mighty Boosh," a multi-award winning comedy duo whose three season run on BBC TV was revered by critics and fans alike, leading to worldwide tours and arena tours in the U.K. NME called the Boosh, “the funniest comedy double act in Britain.”

Last year Fielding was a surprise guest performing on stage with Monty Python at one of their O2 Arena shows. For the past four years, Fielding has been a team captain on the legendary BBC TV show, "Nevermind The Buzzcocks," and he starred in his own TV series, "Luxury Comedy," which ran for two seasons in 2012 and 2014. Half live action, half animated, the series was described by The Independent as “inescapably whimsical,” and by The Guardian as “a neo-psychadelic riot of mirth.”
$25 All Ages

Performers

Bobcat Goldthwait

Noel Fielding

A comedian, actor, artist and musician, Noel Fielding’s surrealist comedy and Rock & Roll style is utterly unique: Monty Python meets David Bowie. His shows are complete art pieces blending all of his influences - stand-up, characters, art and music - in fully-realized productions... Read More →

Sunday January 17, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Social Hall SF

Podcast-Talk Show Tributes-Spotlights

2:00pm PST

'Sledge Hammer!' 30th Hammerversary with stars David Rasche, Anne-Marie Martin and Harrison Page and creator Alan Spencer, Moderated by Cole Stratton

Sledge turns 30! Come celebrate three decades of the cult half hour comedy series "Sledge Hammer!," which ran on ABC from 1986 to 1988, and starred David Rasche as a gung-ho police detective who shot first and asked questions six months later. Series stars David Rasche (Sledge Hammer), Anne-Marie Martin (Dori Doreau) and Harrison Page (Captain Trunk) and creator Alan Spencer will take to the Eureka Theater stage to look back at what makes this show resonate with Hammerheads around the world to this day. Don't miss this first ever full cast reunion! Moderated by Cole Stratton (Nerdist's "Pop My Culture" Podcast) $22 All Ages

Performers

Alan Spencer

Alan Spencer is a writer, producer and director best known for creating and producing “Sledge Hammer!” The popular TV series has achieved worldwide cult status and remains a perennial favorite on DVD and digital download. A native of Southern California, Spencer broke into... Read More →

Anne-Marie Martin

Native Canadian, Anne-Marie Martin made her American acting debut in the LA theatre scene in Theatre West's "The Good Doctor" and other plays by Chekov, and American dramatists. In the 1980s, Martin transitioned from theatre to the small screen where she worked intermittently under... Read More →

Cole Stratton

David Rasche

David Rasche began his career at Chicago’s famed cabaret, “The Second City. His Broadway credits include: "Speed-The-Plow” (David Mamet), "Lunch Hour,” with Gilda Radner, (dir. Mike Nichols), "Loose Ends (Michael Weller)," and "The Shadow Box." Off-Broadway credits include... Read More →

Harrison Page

After college, Harrison started his acting studies at the famed Actors Studio, with Lee Strasberg, where he is a lifetime member. After which, he attended Milton Katselas’s classes, where he also taught classes. From those experiences, Harrison forged a sense of himself as an artist... Read More →

Sunday January 17, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

2:00pm PST

Celebrity Autobiography: The Hollywood Edition with Pamela Adlon, Scott Adsit, Jon Heder, Ricki Lake, Laraine Newman, Eugene Pack, Dayle Reyfel and Michael Urie

Experience the actual words of celebrity memoirs acted out live onstage in this Hollywood Edition which covers celeb confessions and excerpts ranging from sex, fitness, food, and career...lifted word for word from hard to believe they wrote 'em autobiographies. $45 All Ages

Performers

Dayle Reyfel

Eugene Pack

Jon Heder

Laraine Newman

Michael Urie

Pamela Adlon

Ricki Lake

Scott Adsit

Sunday January 17, 2016 2:00pm - 3:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:00pm PST

Each/Other with Scott Adsit and Tami Sagher / Cobranauts, Hosted by Jason Van Glass

Scott Adsit ("30 Rock," "Big Hero 6") and Tami Sagher ("Inside Amy Schumer," "Broad City") return to Sketchfest to once again blow your improv mind and relocate it to a better improv neighborhood. Two Second City legends, two chairs, one night only.
$25 All Ages

Performers

Cobranauts

Four time winners of the Westside Comedy Theater's House Team Tournament, Los Angeles' Cobranauts do fast paced, group-oriented long form improvisation. Buckle up. (We don't know why we just told you to do that.) Cobranauts is: Shaun Boylan, Morgan Christensen, Jennifer Cowan, Al... Read More →

Cole Stratton

Jason Van Glass

Master of the one-liner, and favorite comedian of servicemen and presidents alike, Jason Van Glass is one of the nation's most-beloved entertainers, a millionaire many times over, and a star in every category open to him: vaudeville, radio, television, and film, most notably a string... Read More →

Scott Adsit

Tami Sagher

Tami Sagher is a writer and producer for "How I Met Your Mother." She was also a writer on HBO's "Bored to Death" and "30 Rock" on NBC. She is an alumna of the Second City mainstage and etc theaters in Chicago, and has been featured on "Curb Your Enthusiasm," "Knocked Up," and "This... Read More →

Sunday January 17, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Improv

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: Adrian Villegas presents 'Barrio Daze,' Living Impaired and White Women, Hosted by Katie Nguyen (SOLD OUT)

Performers

Adrian Villegas presents "Barrio Daze"

Katie Nguyen

Living Impaired

White Women

Sunday January 17, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

8:00pm PST

Facebook Improv with Owen Burke, Jack McBrayer, Seth Morris and Charlie Sanders (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Running for 10 years in Los Angeles, The Facebook show plucks two random people from the audience to get their Facebook page examined and then turned into long form improvised comedy scenes based entirely on their profile, pictures, comments and status.

$30 All Ages

Due to a change in his schedule, Paul Scheer will no longer be appearing.

Performers

Charlie Sanders

Charlie Sanders was born and raised on the mean streets of St. Paul, Minnesota. After becoming a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in New York City, he frequently appeared on Late Night with Conan O’Brien. He moved to Los Angeles in 2009 and bought a Ford... Read More →

Jack McBrayer

An alum of Chicago’s renowned ImprovOlympic and The Second City, Jack McBrayer then moved to New York, where he became a regular performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade and on television on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien.” Perhaps best known for his role of Kenneth on NBC's “30... Read More →

Owen Burke

Owen Burke started on his improvisational and sketch path under the direction of the UCB in New York City. Since studying with them, Owen has written, directed and performed in many shows at the UCB Theatre and served as the theater's Artistic Director. Owen now resides in Los Angeles... Read More →

Seth Morris

Sunday January 17, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

Improv

8:00pm PST

Dead Kevin with Naptime, Hosted by Mac Blake

Dead Kevin is the sketch comedy group made up of New England natives Ahmed Bharoocha, Ryan O'Flanagan and Jack Robichaud. The guys all met while doing stand up in the Los Angeles comedy scene, and quickly bonded over what big losers they all were. In 2011 they formed the sketch group Dead Kevin and release a sketch every Monday for 3 years. Their sketch "Sick Day" was picked up and featured on Tosh.0. Comedy Central then hired them to produce a web series. In 2013 LA weekly named them top 12 comedy acts to watch. Funny or Die and Samsung also hired them to produce sketches. Individually members of the group have appeared on "New Girl," "Adam Devine's House Party," "Last Call with Carson Daly," "Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy festival," "EpicLloyd" and stand up comedy shows all over the country. Most recently Dead Kevin aired their series finally with sketch #151. $20 All Ages

Performers

Dead Kevin

Mac Blake

Naptime

Sunday January 17, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
PianoFight Mainstage

Sketch

8:00pm PST

The Birthday Boys, with Joe Kwaczala, Hosted by Sean McKenzie

The Birthday Boys are a Los Angeles-based sketch comedy group born from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. Their eponymous IFC sketch comedy TV series was executive produced by Bob Odenkirk ("Breaking Bad," "Mr Show") and Ben Stiller ("Zealander," "The Ben Stiller Show") and is now available on Netflix. In addition to staging live shows at UCB for over eight years, they have performed at venues nationwide and at a number of festivals, including the Montreal Just for Laughs Festival.

The group is comprised of Jefferson Dutton, Dave Ferguson, Mike Hanford, Tim Kalpakis, Mike Mitchell, and Chris VanArtsdalen, whose collective credits include "Conan," "Parks and Recreation," "The Office," "Portlandia," "W/ Bob And David," "Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis," "The Mindy Project," "Comedy Bang! Bang!," Funny or Die, and more. $22 All Ages

Performers

Joe Kwaczala

Joe Kwaczala is a Los Angeles-based comedian from Chicago who stays busy. As a writer, he has contributed to The Onion News Network, ClickHole, and Funny or Die. As a stand-up, he has performed at San Francisco Sketchfest, the Comedy Exposition, and the Ventura Comedy Festival. He... Read More →

Sean McKenzie

One time when Sean McKenzie was a kid, he fell down in front of his class. When they laughed at him, it made him feel better. He should have been embarrassed, but instead has been chasing that feeling ever since. Sean now tells jokes at comedy clubs and dive bars all over Northern... Read More →

The Birthday Boys

Sunday January 17, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Cobb's Comedy Club

Sketch

9:30pm PST

The Just Friends Tour with Bobcat Goldthwait and Caitlin Gill, Hosted by Samantha Gilweit

It's a great night of stand-up comedy with good pals Bobcat Goldthwait and Caitlin Gill! Hosted by Bay Area favorite Samantha Gilweit. $25 All Ages

Performers

Bobcat Goldthwait

Caitlin Gill

Samantha Gilweit

Samantha Gilweit is a single mother and comedian based in Oakland, CA. Samantha’s comedy has been described as personal, clever, and fearless, or as Larry “Bubbles” Brown said after seeing her perform, “She smoked that room like a crack pipe.” Samantha has performed at San... Read More →

Sunday January 17, 2016 9:30pm - 11:00pm PST
Eureka Theatre

8:00pm PST

The Grawlix with Adam Cayton-Holland, Andrew Orvedahl and Ben Roy

The Grawlix: The World's Best Comedy Show

The Grawlix is the comedy supergroup comprised of Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl. Their live show combines their excellent stand-up with live sketches and video components.

The Grawlix was formed in 2010 and rapidly took off, outgrowing several venues before settling down in Denver's historic Bug Theater. The group's current members, Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl brought entirely new material every month, which won them sold-out crowds show after show. They began to produce a video for each show, which grew into a web series which has since evolved into the upcoming sitcom 'Those Who Can't', debuting on Tru TV in February of 2016. The Grawlix is a mainstay on the festival circuit, having performed at Bridgetown, New York Comedy Fest, LA Riot, and SXSW among others. The group's members have a combined 36 years stand-up experience, and have appeared on "Conan," "Adam Devine's House Party" and "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon." $25 All Ages

Performers

Adam Cayton-Holland

Adam Cayton-Holland (www.adamisfreakingoutrightnow.com) is a national touring headliner who plays all over the country. He was named one of 25 “Comics to Watch” by Esquire Magazine, one of “10 Comics to Watch” by Variety and has appeared on "Conan," "The Meltdown with Jonah... Read More →

Andrew Orvedahl

The Grawlix was formed in 2010 and rapidly took off, outgrowing several venues before settling down in Denver's historic Bug Theater. The group's current members, Adam Cayton-Holland, Ben Roy and Andrew Orvedahl brought entirely new material every month, which won them sold-out crowds... Read More →

Ben Roy

Ben Roy is one of the fastest rising stars in the comedy world. Ben and his Grawlix comedy troupe created and starred in “Those Who Can’t,” a pilot for Amazon Studios. Ben’s comedy album “I Got Demons” was released in 2012 and was featured in LaughSpin’s top comedy albums... Read More →

Tuesday January 19, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Killing My Lobster with Dale Radio (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

In 2015, for the first time ever, 18 year old San Francisco based sketch comedy beasts Killing My Lobster produced a brand new show every month for an entire year. 12 productions, 29 actors, 24 writers, over 200 sketches and a whole lot of stick-on mustaches later, we’re still kicking. KML’s coming to SF Sketchfest, and we’re bringing our absolute best of 2015 with a giant cast, a lot of impressions, and as much celebrating as possible. $20 All Ages

Performers

Dale Radio

The most successful basement talk show hosted by a fictitious person in New York, Dale Radio welcomes rising cultural figures, comedians, and artists to sit down, have a drink and talk about the creative process. Hailed as ”some kind of post-modern Garrison Keillor" (AV Club Podmass... Read More →

Killing My Lobster

Founded in 1997, Killing My Lobster has long been San Francisco’s premiere sketch comedy troupe, winning multiple Best of Fringe and Best of the Bay awards. With its roots firmly planted in true sketch comedy KML ensures that every joke you see on stage is deliberate and thoroughly... Read More →

Tuesday January 19, 2016 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Sketch

8:00pm PST

Bawdy Storytelling with Dixie De La Tour, Caitlin Gill, Jeffrey Hayes, Allison Moon, Kate Willett, Wonder Dave and songs by Rachel Lark

Bawdy Storytelling is the Nation’s Original Sex and Storytelling show. This award-winning storytelling event features real people sharing their bona fide sexual exploits, live onstage. Bawdy’s storytellers are an eclectic mix of authors, poets, comedians and actors – along with real people just like you who have submitted their stories online and were chosen for their panache and sense of misadventure. Through coaching, rehearsals and more, each show is created from the audience submissions and a celebrity or two.
Dixie De La Tour, Bawdy Storytelling’s founder and curator, is equal parts educator, entertainer, and irreverent host. Dubbed ‘the Grande Dame of Dirty Storytelling,’ Dixie has turned curated salon storytelling into an art form by providing guidance and encouragement while serving as Bawdy’s stage mom, talent scout, and talk show host. She weaves her own stories into each show, and performs across the country.
$20 All Ages

Performers

Allison Moon

Allison Moon is the author of the Tales of the Pack series about lesbian werewolves, and the award-winning graphic novel, Girl Sex 101(see it at http://bitly.com/girlsex101). She’s also a sex educator who has presented workshops to thousands of people around the US and Canada. Learn... Read More →

Caitlin Gill

Dixie De La Tour

Sexual Folklorist Dixie De La Tour is the founder, curator, hostess and more for Bawdy Storytelling, the Nation’s original sex and storytelling series. Bawdy is a multi-city live storytelling event that welcomes true stories from any and all communities (LGBTQIA, kink, polyamory... Read More →

Jeffrey Hayes

Jeffrey Hayes is a drama therapist and MFT-Trainee at Liberation Institute. His areas of special interest include directing therapeutic theatre performances and harnessing the healing power of tabletop roleplaying games. He collects life experiences the same way some people collect... Read More →

Kate Willett

Rachel Lark

Rachel Lark is a singer/songwriter who sings about Sex, Drugs, heartbreak, and Messy Apartments. An up-and-coming San Francisco artist with a die-hard cult following, Rachel Lark has quickly become the musical muse of the sex-positive revolution. Her music has been featured on The... Read More →

Wonder Dave

Wonder Dave is a writer and performer from Minneapolis MN. He’s toured the country performing at poetry venues, schools, cabarets, science fiction conventions, burlesque shows and bowling alleys. He is the stage stallion for the monthly Oakland variety Show Tourettes Without Regrets... Read More →

Wednesday January 20, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Storytelling

8:00pm PST

Avengers of Comedy with Ash Fisher, Imran G, Dash Kwiatkowski, Jesse McGrath, Paco Romane and Kate Willett

Avengers of Comedy is a nerd-themed, general-audience-friendly, comedic romp. One of the most popular shows at the San Francisco Punch Line, The Avengers of Comedy have made audiences of all ages, sizes, and shapes laugh. The show has been proud to be part of San Francisco Sketchfest for three years in a row, and continues its tradition of bringing some of San Francisco's best up-and-coming comedians together for one spectacular showcase! $15 All Ages

Performers

Ash Fisher

Dash Kwiatkowski

Dash Kwiatkowski is a chubby nerd. He's into comic books and jokes. Dash is a regular at the San Francisco Punch Line, the Sac Punch Line, and Cobbs Comedy club. His writing has been featured in Savage Henry Independent Times. He’s done some cool comedy with SF Sketchfest, Savage... Read More →

Imran G

Imran G hits the stage with intensity and clever quips that keep his audience enthralled and roaring with laughter. The Seattle native has performed from coast to coast and honed an act to entertain audiences of all sizes, shapes, and tastes. Imran is now based in The Bay Area and... Read More →

Jesse McGrath

Jesse McGrath is a Bay Area Based stand up comedian that blends personal anecdotes with witty self-deprecation and cultural observations to create a very unique and relatable brand of stand-up comedy. He offers a view of life from the perspective of a 20 something grappling with the... Read More →

Kate Willett

Paco Romane

Wednesday January 20, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Punch Line Comedy Club

8:00pm PST

Found Footage Festival meets Everything Is Terrible!

Don't miss this rare meeting between the two best purveyors of funny and weird videos, Found Footage Festival and Everything Is Terrible!

The Found Footage Festival is a one-of-a-kind event showcasing videos found at garage sales and thrift stores and in warehouses and dumpsters throughout North America. Curators Joe Pickett and Nick Prueher take audiences on a guided tour of their latest and greatest VHS finds, providing live commentary and where-are-they-now updates on the people in these videotaped obscurities. From the curiously-produced industrial training video to the forsaken home movie donated to Goodwill, the Found Footage Festival resurrects these forgotten treasures and serves them up in a lively celebration of all things found.
The Found Footage Festival debuted its first show in New York in 2004 and has gone on to sell out hundreds of shows each year across the U.S. and Canada, including the HBO Comedy Festival and the Just For Laughs Festival. The festival has been featured on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!," "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon," National Public Radio and has been named a critic’s pick in dozens of publications, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, and The Chicago Tribune. The FFF can also be seen twice a week in a popular web series on The Onion’s A.V. Club, in the hit documentary “Winnebago Man,” and in their book, “VHS: Absurd, Odd and Ridiculous Relics from the Videotape Era.”

Everything Is Terrible!
Once a millenium, something emerges from the darkest corner of the universe and enlightens us to the true meaning of being. Something so mystickal, so magickal, and so mind-splitting that all concepts before its existence sounds stupid and boring. Of course, we are talking about Everything Is Terrible! For 8 years the video alchemists at EIT!, as they are known to their adoring followers, have taken thousands of forsaken VHS tapes, chewed them up, and spit them back to their young via daily website postings, six movies, and world tours. In that time, they’ve exposed the universe to wonders such as massaging cat ladies, apocalyptic facial exercises, pizzas parties in hell, and our immortal party-god, Duane. They have also amassed over 11,000 copies of Jerry Maguire on VHS that will be used as sacred bricks in a 3 story pyramid constructed in the great American desert. Nobody could have predicted the cultural, psychological, and illuminating impact EIT! would have on our consciousness, but seeing them live in all of their bedazzled costumage shows once and for all who reigns supreme in the world of found footage! EIT!'s ever-evolving live show combined with their untouchable video curation and spastic video editing style reminds us all that in the right hands, garbage can be turned into gold! It is time pack up your copies of "Jerry Maguire" and accept the fact that your life outside of Everything Is Terrible! is utterly meaningless! Join the movement...

“There are some things on the internet that just make you feel glad to be alive. Everything Is Terrible! is one of those things.” - Village Voice $20 All Ages

Wednesday January 20, 2016 8:00pm - 10:00pm PST
Castro Theatre

Film

7:00pm PST

PianoFight Showcase: 100% Stuff, Chardonnay and Mime Com Show, Hosted by Krista Fatka (SOLD OUT)

Performers

100% Stuff

100% Stuff is a diverse and eclectic, high energy sketch comedy team from Los Angeles, CA. That tours regularly, and performs as a house team at the "MSW Sketch Night" at the Miles Stroth Theatre. 100%Stuff is coached by Sam Brown (Whitest Kids U Know) and Eric Moneypenny (The Midnight... Read More →

Chardonnay

Chardonnay is a classic white wine, a stripper at the Condor and a San Francisco based sketch comedy group. All of which are a really, REALLY good time. Chardonnay has been winning over audiences with their biting wit and smooth, unapologetic finish since 2009. The group has debuted... Read More →

Krista Fatka

Mime Com Show

Native of Poland. Acting on professional stage since mid-nineties of the last century. Moved to USA two years ago. Performing in different countries but not as much in USA yet.

Thursday January 21, 2016 7:00pm - 8:30pm PST
PianoFight Second Stage

7:30pm PST

Maria Bamford with Jackie Kashian, Hosted by Natasha Muse (SOLD OUT)

SOLD OUT -- Tickets may be available at the door night-of. See http://sfsketchfest.com/x/how-to-purchase/ for info.

Maria Bamford, one of comedy's most original and brightest voices, returns to SF Sketchfest for two special nights, headlining at the historic Marines' Memorial Theatre. Maria will be joined by featured performer and comedy powerhouse Jackie Kashian and host Natasha Muse.
$25 All Ages

Performers

Jackie Kashian

Jackie Kashian is a nationally touring standup comic and has been building a podcast fort, the safest space in podcastville, since 2006. Jackie invites a wide variety of guests, from standup comics, authors, actors and perfectly nice regular people to “dork out” on the thing they... Read More →

Maria Bamford

Maria Bamford is the creator and star of "Maria Bamford: the special special special" and of the cult hit web series "The Maria Bamford Show," which screened at the Museum of Art and Design. She is the first female comic to have two half-hour Comedy Central Presents specials and starred... Read More →

Natasha Muse

Thursday January 21, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Marines Memorial Theatre

7:30pm PST

Tom Shillue, with Eloisa Bravo, Hosted by Yuri Kagan

Tom Shillue brings his standup to SF Sketchfest for one night only.

A former correspondent on "The Daily Show," Tom Shillue is the current host of "Red Eye" on Fox News. Tom has appeared in his own Comedy Central Special, on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," "Last Comic Standing," "Comics Unleashed," "Broad City," and in the feature film, "Mystery Team." In 2013, Tom released twelve consecutive comedy albums as part of his ambitious “12 in 12” project. In 2014, he brought his solo show “Impossible” to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He has also made appearances on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" and "The
Tonight Show," both as a stand-up, and as part of the “Rag Time Gals”, Jimmy’s barbershop quartet. The “Gals” have performed with such stars as Justin Timberlake, Kevin Spacey, Steve Carell, and Sting and their videos have been viewed millions of times. Tom resides in New York City. $20 All Ages

Performers

Eloisa Bravo

Eloisa Bravo is an enigmatic and highly personal comedienne. She started her comedy career soon after she discovered she couldn’t have children and a subsequent divorce. She holds nothing back and derives much of her material from anger, exploding with energy on stage. You’ll... Read More →

Tom Shillue

A former correspondent on "The Daily Show," Tom Shillue is the current host of "Red Eye" on Fox News. Tom has appeared in his own Comedy Central Special, on "Late Night with Conan O’Brien," "Last Comic Standing," "Comics Unleashed," "Broad City," and in the feature film, "Mystery... Read More →

Yuri Kagan

Yuri Kagan is a nice Jewish boy or at least that's what it says on the JDate profile his mother created for him. He grew up in San Diego where he learned that while other people tan, he ignites. He moved to San Francisco to get a degree in bad habits and telling jokes. Yuri is a dry-humor... Read More →

Thursday January 21, 2016 7:30pm - 9:00pm PST
Stage Werx

8:00pm PST

BriTANick with Jumbo Mumbo, Hosted by Jesse Elias

BriTANick consists of Nick Kocher and Brian McElhaney. They were named VARIETY’S TEN COMEDIANS TO WATCH in 2013 and recently wrote, produced, and starred in a ½ hour pilot for Comedy Central. They are currently writing a feature film for Lionsgate, which they will direct and star in. They can be seen in Joss Whedon’s "Much Ado About Nothing." www.BriTANicK.com $25 All Ages

Due to a change in her schedule, Mary Houlihan is no longer appearing. Jesse Elias has replaced her.

Performers

BriTANick

Jesse Elias

Jesse Elias is a comedian from San Francisco currently doing things. Shortly after moving to Los Angeles he was named among LA’s top ten new comics by Splitsider.com. In the same year he made his stand-up TV debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live (2015). He’s performed in festivals like SF... Read More →

Jumbo Mumbo

Jumbo Mumbo is comprised of Jace Armstrong and Justin Michael. Both are performers at UCB LA. Justin can be seen performing weekly at Winslow presents: SuperTeam. Jace can be seen with his harold team DunkTank and maude team New Money. Collectively, they have written, directed, acted... Read More →

Thursday January 21, 2016 8:00pm - 9:30pm PST
Eureka Theatre

Sketch

8:00pm PST

Fresh Mugs: Grant Gordon, Nathan Habib, Sean Jordan, Ben Kolina, Dan Perlman, Emily Van Dyke and Ceda Xiong, Hosted by Jane Harrison