San Francisco to host a variety of comedy events this week

San Francisco to host a variety of comedy events this weekPhoto: Bogomil Mihaylov/Unsplash
Hoodline
Published on June 26, 2019

Looking to get some laughs?

When it comes to comedy, there's plenty to keep you busy this week, from standup comedy to musical improv.

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'Submission'

From the event description:

"Submission" is a standup comedy show at the SF Armory Club. Every Friday night, top comedians from the Bay Area (SF Sketchfest, Cobbs, Punch Line) perform their hardest-hitting material and, just to keep things interesting, a member of the San Francisco kink community shares some tips and tricks. Grab a craft cocktail from the bar upstairs and prepare for a night of laughter with a touch of kink.

When: Friday, June 28, 7 p.m.
Where: The Armory Club, 1799 Mission St.
Price: $7.50
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Comedian Will Durst

From the event description:

Hailed by The New York Times as "possibly the best political comic in the country," Will Durst comes to the Punch Line Comedy Club in San Francisco. A five-time Emmy nominee, Durst is one of America's top political comics, and a regular guest on CNN and NPR. He's made more than 400 TV appearances, including "Letterman", Comedy Central, HBO and Showtime, and once hosted a daily talk show with San Francisco's Mayor Willie Brown. He's performed for Bill Clinton, George H.W. Bush and Al Gore, and holds the record for most appearances by a comic on C-SPAN.

When: Friday, June 28, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St.
Price: $11.25
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Musical Improv With 'Flash Mob Musical'

From the event description:

"Flash Mob Musical" is an explosive, energetic cluster of excitement, song and dance. The longest-running musical montage group in San Francisco, "Flash Mob Musical" is musical improv like you've never seen before. The players are from different improv theaters in the Bay Area including Endgames Improv, BATS, Leela and Pan Theatre. On keys are Neil Pomerleau, David Norfleet and Michael Risse.

When: Friday, June 28, 8 p.m.
Where: Stage Werx, 446 Valencia St.
Price: $5
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The Sklar Brothers

From the event description:

The Sklar Brothers, whose sarcastic banter has made them stars on TV, the Internet and comedy stages around America, headline Cobb's. Twin comics Randy and Jason Sklar, best known for hosting ESPN's "Cheap Seats," have also appeared on dozens of TV shows, including "Late Night with Conan O'Brien," "Chelsea Lately" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," and starred in two half-hour Comedy Central stand-up specials. They're regular guest hosts on Jim Rome's radio program, and their weekly sports comedy podcast "Sklarbro Country" is a long-running hit.

When: Saturday, June 29, 9:45 p.m.
Where: Cobb's Comedy Club, 915 Columbus Ave.
Price: $12.50
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SF Comedy Showcase

From the event description:

Come see the Punch Line's weekly SF Comedy Showcase, held every Sunday for over 30 years. San Francisco has a rich and vibrant comedy scene, and this weekly show has launched the careers of such comedians as Patton Oswalt, Margaret Cho and Arj Barker, as well as the current flock of rising stars such as W. Kamau Bell and Moshe Kasher.

When: Sunday, June 30, 8 p.m.
Where: Punch Line Comedy Club, 444 Battery St.
Price: $7
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Parking in San Francisco can be tough, especially during popular events. To find free or cheap parking and to book parking in advance, see this map of San Francisco parking from SpotAngels. And to get there by public transportation, check BART or MUNI for nearby stations and schedules.


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