Living in LA means you’re lucky enough to have access to the best comedy in the world. Any night of the week you can go see great stand up and improv somewhere around town. If you drive down Franklin, just east of Gower any night of the week you’ll notice a long line of people waiting for something. No, the Scientology Celebrity Center is not giving away free Sprinkles Cupcakes with a side of Pinkberry. Eager comedy lovers are waiting for the next improv show at Upright Citizens Brigade(UCB for folks with comic street cred). They have at least 3 shows a night, everyday of the week and each show is from FREE to $5. You can reserve your tickets through their website. They have a standby line for those brazen enough to try and see a show the night of, but I tried that once and let’s just say you’d have a better chance catching Wynona Ryder shoplifting at The Crenshaw Plaza Mall. Plan ahead and reserve online. 
My favorite show is Facebook . Each week 2 audience members are randomly plucked from the audience to get their FACEBOOK page examined and then turned into long form improvised comedy scenes based entirely on their profile, pictures, comments and status. I was one of the audience members chosen and let me say, it was like being knighted by comedies elite improvisational performers. And depending on the show, you never know who might pop up. Past alumni and performers include Aziz Ansari, Patton Oswalt, Doug Benson, Rob Riggle, Zach Galifianakis, & Amy Poehler
Check out they’re full schedule of shows at http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/
Here Are The Details
Cost: Free or $5(Reserve Online)
Also: There’s great food, drinks, and café’s on the same block
When: Every night
Tip: They have an open seating policy so if you want your choice of seat, get your ass there about 45 minutes before the show starts.
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