#comedy

#comedy

One of our favorite intimate venues in North Beach, the Lost Church, is offering two tickets to the below December shows for lucky 48 Hills readers. But they are going soon. TO CLAIM A PAIR OF TICKETS: Email marke@48hills.org with "Lost Church" in the subject line and the name of the show + your name in the body. The tickets are first come, first serve, so act fast-we will let you know within 24 hours of entering if you have won.

If you've been following my blog posts for any length of time-first, thank you-and second, you know that I love to write about certain patterns evident within humor. One of these is deception. There seems to be a lot of it showing up in a variety of humorous content, in jokes, true-life anecdotes, stand-up performances, and sitcoms of every stripe. Comedians relate stories about other people lying, as well as those times when they felt compelled to do the same.

Last year, character comedians Adam Riches and John Kearns joined forces for an archly silly tribute to crooners Michael Ball and Alfie Boe. Now Riches is back with another leftfield celebrity riff as he gives his Game of Thrones-era Sean Bean impression (as seen on 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and his Edinburgh show Dungeons'n'Bastards) a yuletide twist.

OK, so let's be honest, the real reason I'm getting this award is what I'm called in my day, there was a term called fag hag. And we won't say the F-A-G word anymore, but honey, I'm an OG hag. I know all of you. We go back, we have a relationship. I know who's the top and who's the bottom. I know which lesbian flips Silver Lake herself in one day. I know the bears from the otters. I know who likes to go to the Black Party and the White Party.

A bunch of rock, pop and comedy performers have put tickets on sale for their upcoming South Florida concerts, the timing of which, at the edge of gift-buying season, is pure coincidence. Here's a look at a dozen recently announced shows and where to get tickets, from Kings of Leon and Keith Urban to comedians Matt Rife and Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias.

This week's show was recorded in Chicago with host Peter Sagal, judge and scorekeeper Bill Kurtis, Not My Job guest Tiffany Haddish and panelists Brian Babylon, Paula Poundstone, and Roxanne Roberts. Click the audio link above to hear the whole show. Who's Bill This Time What About His Emails!?; A Holy Film Festival; A Wreck Gets Celebrated Panel Questions Flatulent Design Flaw Bluff The Listener Our panelists tell three stories about a woman named Tallulah in the news, only one of which is true.

Best known for his portrayal of Andre "Dre" Johnson on ABC's Black-ish, Anderson not only starred in the series but also served as executive producer. The show became a cultural touchstone, using comedy to explore themes of identity, family, and progress. His creative influence extended to spin-offs like Grown-ish and a variety of hosting roles, including To Tell the Truth and the 75th Emmy Awards.

The second season is so, so much better. The stunning art direction is back. Expect to see Kristen Wiig 's Maxine in the most delightful fashion of the early 1970s, from her clothes to her makeup to her hair styling. Indeed, all our Palm Beach ladies are decked out in the decade's best, and it's lovely to see. Likewise, the sets with their mod architecture and period touches continue the visual feast.

ABOUT MESA MAGUEYMesa Maguey, a contemporary agave bar and Oaxacan kitchen, has recently taken over the former Copper Spoon space in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. Known for its mezcal cocktails and happy hour specials, the restaurant offers a menu featuring dishes like mole, tacos, enchiladas, soups, and ceviche. With a welcoming dining room and bar, Mesa Maguey has quickly gained attention for its flavorful, thoughtfully prepared plates. Mesa Maguey, 4031 Broadway (between 40th and 41st), Oakland.

Safe Words is a comedy show at a leather bar that features the talent of nationally touring comics, to local favorites. Faces from Comedy Central, Conan, Reddit & Vice have graced the stage. Even Margaret Cho (HBO, 30 Rock) has stopped by.

Yes, the faux documentary format is overdone, and where "Stumble" hits wrong notes, it's because of its chosen format. We don't need to blur out dolls because the fictional toymaker doesn't give permission, or pretend like Courteney's own college cheer coach is refusing to participate in the show because of ill will between them. That's just manufactured silliness, and it reads as such.

-the first game from AdHoc Studio, which was formed by veterans of Telltale Games- contains a lot of "almosts." It's a revival of the choice-driven Telltale adventure game we've been missing for nearly a decade, but without all the walking around and examining the environment while the game was barely holding itself together. It's a superhero story, but it's mostly a workplace management sim with superheroes in it.

Mo Mandel is a writer, comedian, and actor who has appeared on some of your favorite TV shows as well as a few you probably hate. He's even created a few himself (hopefully those are the ones you liked). Most recently, he released his third comedy special, starred in a major film role, and wrote commercials for a slew of top brands.

Welcome to Hecklers Welcome!, San Francisco's only stand-up show where you get to talk back. This is not your average comedy night-this is a full-blown verbal brawl, where comics come ready to spar and the audience gets a license to heckle. Got jokes? Bring 'em. Got beef? Air it. Think you're funnier than the pros? Talk back and find out.

Tickets go on sale at 10 am unless otherwise noted. MUSIC Alan Doyle Aladdin Theater (May 16, 2026) On sale at noon Alice Phoebe Lou - Oblivion Tour Aladdin Theater (Apr 27, 2026) Atmosphere: Winter Carnival Tour Roseland Theater (Feb 16, 2026) Berner Hawthorne Theatre (Feb 19, 2026) Colony House - The 77 Tour Aladdin Theater (Mar 18, 2026) Del Water Gap - Chasing the Chimera World Tour Crystal Ballroom (Feb 11, 2026)

From 20th Century Studios comes "Ella McCay," a comedy from Oscar and Emmy Award-winning writer, director and producer James L. Brooks, known for "Terms of Endearment" and "As Good as It Gets." Watch the new trailer in the video player above. Emma Mackey stars as Ella McCay, an idealistic young woman who juggles her family and work life in a story about the people you love and how to survive them. Alongside Mackey, the film features Oscar winner Jamie Lee Curtis, Jack Lowden, Kumail Nanjiani, Ayo Edebiri, Spike Fearn, Julie Kavner, Rebecca Hall, Becky Ann Bake and Joey Brooks, with Albert Brooks and Woody Harrelson.

One of the things that disgusts me is a statement made by Kevin Bakhurst not too long ago when somebody said, there's no comedy on RTÉ at the moment. And he went, 'Oh, well, you know comedy, it's hit and miss'. And basically that was an admission of total defeat. And I'd never heard a head of a TV station saying that before that they actually gave up on making comedy.

Though 2025 has already seen retrospective documentaries, a prime-time special, and a Lorne Michaels biography marking the 50th anniversary of Saturday Night Live, the show itself actually premiered on October 11, 1975-and last night's episode, in a neat coincidence, happened exactly 50 years later. Such a special occasion called for just the right host-an alumnus found on any list of greatest cast members, but one who's also easily recognizable to the younger audiences that the show is always chasing.