Nate Jackson is a deputy editor for Entertainment and Arts. Previously, he served as a news editor for the Wrap and the music editor for OC Weekly. He returns to The Times after being both a Metpro and a staff writer in Calendar from 2009 to 2012.
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The North Hollywood comedy club run by an immigrant couple and their comedian son went from a Mexican restaurant to a legendary laugh den where Kevin Hart, Chris Tucker and Damon Wayans got their start
Aug. 16, 2023
We asked a number of local comics, club owners, promoters and writers to tell us why their comedy scene deserves to be seen.
June 12, 2023
With new clubs like Comedy Mothership and waves of L.A. headliners and rising comics moving to Austin, West Coast comedy has planted a flag on the new frontier in stand-up.
June 8, 2023
The movie, opening Thursday, is the culmination of five years of perfecting and four years of pitching the story of how he robbed his classmates on a train in Russia with help from the Russian mob.
May 23, 2023
Since moving to Austin last year, the mom-and-pop production company found a way to create cool shows via a tour route that transports L.A. comics to and from Texas.
April 25, 2023
The production and distribution company behind specials for Kevin Hart, Ali Wong and Pete Davidson debuts its inaugural Stars of Tomorrow festival at the El Portal Theatre April 5-9.
March 14, 2023
Comedian Jack Jr. and chef Ara Zada turned their ‘Arm-Mex’ cuisine into a string of viral videos. Now they’re bringing a live pop-up restaurant to the Haha Comedy Club on March 11.
March 7, 2023
The Dallas-based comic made a splash after being dogged on a podcast by George Lopez, but it’s only helped his career. He returns to L.A. this week.
Feb. 22, 2023
Under its new owner, Johnny Buss, and general manager Penny Toler, the 63-year-old Pasadena comedy club tries to revamp without losing its soul.
Feb. 16, 2023
In the spirit of the new year, it’s only right that we dive into some bullet points that are already getting us pumped for more comedy this year.
Jan. 3, 2023