UnCabaret

This morning, I stopped briefly in front of The Clubhouse to respond to a text with my dog leashed…read morebeside me. A dog started barking from inside, and then the owner opened the door and asked if I was going to a class. Before I could even respond, the dog came blasting out through the door and tried to attack my dog. The owner then hit his dog and grabbed the dogs collar and started dragging the dog towards the door. When they got back to the front door, the guy asked again if I was taking a class. I told him no, I'm just responding to a text, in a public area and your dog almost attacked mine. He responded "shut up, b*tch". Violent and aggressive behavior across the board.

Always fun to watch a show here! You'll laugh non-stop. All the actors and staff are friendly. It's…read morea free show, but they appreciate your donation. Parking is not a problem--plenty of parking spaces. If you want to destress and unwind, check out the free shows here. You won't be disappointed.

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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

4.4(617 reviews)

1.6 mi•Hollywood Hills

Great local run theatre with consistently great shows! I'm here once every so often to support a…read morefriend who does improv of the skit and musical kind! The theater is small, but intimate, and there is parking along the streets! I'd suggest lining up 20-30 before showtime for the best seats. The sound is good (not too loud, like at some venues), and the shows are always a hoot! Come by for a show for a laugh, a cry, or all the above! Great place I'll fine myself again time after time!

My experience here wasn't very good, some of that is because of me and some of it isn't. I…read moreregistered for it long ago and then put things on hold because of an injury. Once I was healed, I registered for a class, and the class was where I learned the hard way this isn't something I can do. I have a learning disability (diagnosed when I was young) and between that and some OCD, when I went to class I was focusing as much as I could on everything the man teaching it had to say, but because of my issues and trying to keep up with it I eventually started feeling light headed and dizzy, which can happen to me in circumstances like this. I did the best I could to absorb as much info as I could but it moved too fast for me to, and consequentially I flubbed the proceeding group exercises badly and it was clear the rest of the class was on the same page and because of my issues I was not and I could bring them down a bit. So I knew pretty quickly that this wasn't a good idea and I wouldn't be able to fully excel in it, and then I emailed the admin email for UCB explaining this and seeing about a possible partial refund and they left it on read without responding which means they'll keep my $525 because they can. I already know what their first response to this will be- that terms were made clear in the beginning there are no refunds so I admit that I am acting like I should be an exception here (maybe, maybe not) but I just want this to reach some people thinking of enrolling to know that if things don't work out for some reason, you will indeed walk away without getting your money back so keep that in mind.

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The Virgil

3.7(332 reviews)

0.8 mi•East Hollywood

•$$

My first time there and it was great! The drinks were good, the staff were quick & really nice. I…read morereally appreciated on how clean the bathrooms were . We came for a show it is so much fun! Definitely marking my way back here again.

If you are considering booking at this venue for an event I might recommend somewhere else…read moreespecially for a large event. They had over 300 people crammed in a small bar and when I asked for water the bartender said it's only free earlier in the night. I told her that was not legal and she did give me water but still. Packing in a bunch of people with no water is crazyyyyy.

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Stellar live music on the stage side

The Lyric Hyperion

4.3(277 reviews)

1.0 mi•Silver Lake

An intimate theater with an ever-changing roster of musicians, comedians, improv actors, open-mics,…read moreclasses and more. Get up close and personal with your favorite artists and entertainers. Seats are comfortable and all have a good view. A sweet venue with an outdoor patio for relaxing before the show and meeting performers after. A good bar serving drinks (alcoholic and non) baked goods and snacks.

I went to a podcast taping at The Lyric Hyperion in Silverlake and had a lovely time. It was…read moreactually a taping of the I Hate Bill Maher podcast which is hilariously funny if you need something new to listen to & are into politics. I took a Waymo over so can't comment on parking but it's a nice venue with some chill outdoor seating on the front patio, as well as indoor seating. They have a coffee shop by day (opens at 9am) and then they have the stage & sell drinks by night (starting about 6pm). I was happy they had some GOOD craft beers on the menu, as well. I wished the staff was a little more friendly but it was a busy night. The venue itself is great for smaller comedy shows with good sound & lighting quality. They also do mini concerts, drag, theater shows, storytelling - really anything you can think of that needs a stage with 85 seats. I love that they support the arts in this town and I'm sure I'll be to many future shows here~!!!!

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The Hollywood Comedy

4.3(55 reviews)

2.5 mi•Hollywood

Will Brown was my favorite!! This was my first time here and his energy was so hype and I will…read moredefinitely be back for his next set !!! 10/10 everyone was hilarious and I'm so happy I made it out! Definitely worth every dollar and let's just save say time flys when you're having fun I was dying of laughter the whole time

Staff very very very rude and made inappropriate comments about my friend's body and was over all a…read morebad place to go

Entrance

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Owner Jiaoying Summers

The Dresden

3.9(1k reviews)

0.1 mi•Los Feliz

•$$$

Amazing classic jazz club in trendy Los Feliz neighborhood…read more I went to The Dresden with my friend, and she was lucky enough to snag us a table just before 8pm before the 9:15pm show. The food was decent and the drinks were very strong. The bar got crowded around 9pm for the show. It was an interesting mix of old school, Millennial, and Gen Z. You can track the Gen Z crowd because they tend to lack situational awareness. They kept bumping into me, and I unfortunately and unintentionally ended up having many butts graze my arm and shoulder. The Millennials were the hyped, almost manic tipsy crowd singing along to all the songs. While the Old School silently kept to themselves in the back. There is a dedicated paid lot and street parking.

We just had a really nice dinner at a second generation family run business…read more The food, atmosphere, and service were very good. I had the prime rib. I very generous cut served with creamy horseradish. It was great. The pork chop with sautéed apples was also a winner. Edith was our server, she was efficient and the whole teamed worked together well. There is convenient valet parking behind the building for $9. I would highly recommend dinner here.

Reception counter, diningroom; bar to the left.

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Restaurant Dining Room

The Kookaburra Lounge

4.5(49 reviews)

2.8 mi•Hollywood

SO FUN. We stayed at the Loews Hollywood hotel right next door, and one of the perks was a…read morecomplimentary show for 2 at The Kookaburra Lounge (still have to hit the drink minimums though). It's located on the 4th floor of the Ovation Hollywood mall and it's actually a very luxe comedy club, at least compared to the ones I've been to on Sunset Blvd. We were given a drink/food menu and the minimum is 2 drinks/person. The food and drinks are average. I ordered two iced teas and was a little thrown because the first one was significantly larger in size compared to the second one... Did I get scammed? But otherwise, show was great. We saw total of three comedians - 2 opening acts and the main one. I was also given the option to be seated right up front where all the action was. Be sure to stay until the end to close out your bill. They automatically tack on a 20% service fee, so no need to worry about tip.

Caught my friends performing Wicket at Kookaburra Lounge and the venue seriously impressed. The…read morestage, lighting, and sound are top-tier, making it an awesome place for live performances. Beyond music, they host bingo, burlesque, and all kinds of fun events throughout the week, so there's always something going on. Great bar, great production, and a genuinely fun spot to spend a night.

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FROLIC - Live Comedy

4.0(2 reviews)

1.1 mi•Los Feliz

This show hosts some of the funniest up and coming comedians. The venue's moved to the Farbar in…read moreLittle Tokyo. Head there for great laughs and ambience.

I've never been to a live comedy show. So when my cousin FB this event to me, I was excited to see…read moremy first stand up. My cousin was doing the sound for his buddy, who was the host of this comedy show. Anyhow, the venue was at a sandwich spot in the heart of dtla. Next door to the sandwich shop was the open loft area to house these 8 comedians plus a small but supportive crowd. I liked the inside of the place, air conditioned, clean, and very artsy feeling (canvas paintings all over the wall of butterflies) with an exposed air duct ceiling and brick walls. Most of the comedians have appeared in comedy central, laugh factory, and improv to name a few. And all in all, they were all very entertaining. Anyway, the only reason why I gave it a 4 star was no drinks! I would've been laughing 5 mins into the show if I had at least one martini:) Overall, it was definitely not my usual Wednesday night. It was fun!

Impro Theatre

5.0(41 reviews)

0.0 mi•Los Feliz

I came here to watch my friend perform in a play, and I was surprised by the very intimate setting…read more It only has two rows from the stage, so I was able to clearly see every actor close up. Fun experience! One hour parking is limited in the plaza, but there are enough spaces that you should try first. Plenty of street parking too. Theater is located on the second floor.

To all fans of live theater:…read more The Impro Theatre company is composed of some of the funniest people on this planet. Each production is unique. Improvised plays based on the works of Shakespeare, Chekov, Jane Austen, and Tennessee Williams are world-class and not to be missed. P. M. King, Los Angeles

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Improv LA

5.0(258 reviews)

0.1 mi•East Hollywood

If you're struggling to let go of what's holding you back from fully expressing yourself, Improv is…read moreone of the most powerful solutions--and Improv LA is the place to be. The teaching approach is incredibly inspiring. You feel supported every step of the way, and all the teachers in the classes I attended were not only highly professional but also deeply encouraging. Even as a complete beginner, I never felt intimidated or out of place--you truly feel like you belong right away. I'm so grateful I found this school. After completing Level 1, I immediately enrolled in Level 2 and continued all the way through Level 4. I'm proud to say I completed the entire Improv program at Improv LA, and it has been such a transformative journey. I also took Comedy Sketch 101--it was a blast! I came in with no idea what to expect, and by the end, I created a sketch that made the whole class laugh out loud!

I took Keith's improv class as a beginner and found it to be a really fun and honestly…read moretransformative experience. I liked that each week was divided up by different games, exercises, and lessons that slowly built up into a long form show. We learned the basics of improv and all its fun acronyms (yes and, CREW, etc.) and applied to to our scenes. Keith did an amazing job at making everyone feel welcomed and not scared to be vulnerable, and was an attentive teacher. I can tell he truly loves what he does because he genuinely laughs at every scene. Through this class, I also learned many life lessons: everyone is faking it till they make it, always ask more questions, embrace the silliness and absurdity of life, never stop playing, and just show up. Life is just improv if you really think about it :') Thanks Keith for a great class! Now go tap into your inner child and take an improv class!

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Beth L.

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9 years ago

I'm actually the creator of UnCabaret. So of course I will give it five stars. I love it because besides being on stage in front of an exceptionally wonderful audience - we are lucky that way - I get to watch uniquely gifted funny people every Sunday. I find it inspiring and have tried to stop the show, because I also write and act and mentor/muse. But I miss it when it isn't there. We have had a number of homes over the past 25 years, and especially love AuLac where we have been in residence for the past 6 years. The food is yummy vegan. The location is on the Culture Corner across from Disney Hall catty corner to The Music Center. Easy to get to from all over the east side. Take Beverly. Public transit and freeway close. Come be part of this groundbreaking and long running LA hotspot! read more

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