Liza Treyger

The inaugural Janelle James Comedy Festival happens in December at The Bell House and the lineup includes David Cross, Liza Treyger, Catherine Cohen, Judah Friedlander… and Eugene Mirman.

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Spoon/Grizzly Bear, Blonde Redhead, Tracyanne & Danny, Aimee Mann, Dr. Dog/(Sandy) Alex G, and more.

Parquet Courts, Full of Hell, Deerhoof and more Monday options.

Plus: John Mulaney, John Hodgman & Jean Grae, Greg Proops, Brett Davis presents John Gentle, and more funny stuff.

Plus: “Dr. Gameshow” and more Vulture Fest, “Tinder Live,” Todd Barry, Seth Herzog, and more funny stuff.

Florence and the Machine, Mal Devisa, comedy with Butterboy and Whiplash, plus more Monday show options.

Plus: Janeane Garofalo, Seth Meyers Writers, Two Minutes to Late Night, The Hard Times Showcase and more funny stuff.

The 2018 edition of Seattle’s Bumbershoot Festival happens Labor Day Weekend (August 31 – September 2) at the Seattle Center. The lineup has just been announced and includes Fleet Foxes, SZA, J. Cole, Portugal. The Man, Phoenix T-Pain, Rhye, Kelela, Lil Wayne, Young Thug, Dr. Octagon, Moses Sumney, The Revolution, Cherry Glazerr, Nothing, Rolling Blackouts Coastal Fever, Maxo Kream, Let’s Eat Grandma and more.

Plus Michelle Buteau, David Cross, Michael Che, Seth Herzog, Sporkful Live, Julio Torres, Reductress Live, and more funny stuff.

Tonight’s NYC-area shows include Lily Allen, the premiere of ‘Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band’ with a performance from Patti, Rick Ross, and more.