Stand-Up Comedy at the Balboa Theatre
A Packed Lineup of shorter sets for up and coming Bay Area comedians during the first half of the show, with an intermission to grab another beer or popcorn from the lobby or that right on time bathroom break. The second half of the show features national touring and veteran comedians…With surprise pop-in guest sets.
A night of laughs in the Richmond District you will not want to miss!
Frankie Marcos (International Headliner and SFCC winner)
Frankie Marcos is from the San Jose, California but headlines internationally.
He is the winner of the 2024 San Francisco International comedy competition, earning a place in history next to other past finalists like Robin Williams, Louis C.K, Ellen DeGeneres, and more.
Frankie is a regular on Don’t Tell Comedy as well as Chocolate Sundaes at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Frankie has been in the New York Comedy Festival, Melbourne International in Australia, and the Edinburgh Fringe in Scotland.
Link to check out all his stuff: Frankie Marcos Wesbite
Featuring
Dan Aguinaga (NYC)
Dan Aguinaga is a Brazilian-American comedian from New York City. He lives in San Francisco with his patient wife and two precocious daughters, whom he often talks about on stage with tight writing and a silly yet sincere stage presence. You can catch him performing in the prestigious San Francisco Comedy Competition in September.
Dan has opened for TJ Miller, Todd Barry, and Chris Porter.
Finalist in the SF International Comedy Competition 2024.
Featured performer at SF Sketchfest in January 2025.
Host Emily Rudolph (Phoenix, Arizona)
Emily Rudolph delivers stand-up that’s sharp, offbeat, and refreshingly self-aware. With a style that blends dry wit, unexpected turns, and personal storytelling, she disarms audiences with jokes that are as smart as they are strange.
A Phoenix native now based in San Francisco, Emily has performed at top venues like Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line, San Jose Improv, and House of Comedy AZ. She’s shared the stage with comedy veterans like Rich Voss and recently made waves as a finalist in the Roast Battle Bay Area Championship and a semi-finalist in Arizona’s Funniest Person with a Day Job contest.
Performance Highlights
· Headlined Cobb’s Comedy Club 2x (July 2025, Feb 2024)
· Regular Performer at: San Jose Improv, House of Comedy AZ, Alameda Comedy Club, and with Roast Battle Bay Area.
· Finalist: Roast Battle Bay Area Championship (2024)
· Semi-Finalist: Arizona’s Funniest Person with a Day Job (2024)
· Opened/Hosted for: Alex Hooper, Corey Rodriguez, Paul Farahvar, April Macie, Peter Antoniou & more.
· Featured/Shared The Stage With: Rich Voss, Dylan Carlino, Kevin James Thornton & more.
LAUGH San Jose PRESENTS STOPPING BY
Avery Harmon (Chicago)
Co-Founder Laugh San Jose
In 2017, comedian Avery Harmon made the journey from Chicago's windy city to the South Bay, where he discovered a thriving open mic and showcase scene. However, the pandemic soon forced the closure of many venues, leaving him to frequently travel to SF, Oakland, & Santa Cruz to perform. Determined to create a more reliable core for comedy in the area, Avery partnered with Brian Moore to establish a new comedy hub in San Jose. This energetic and supportive community now welcomes talented performers from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and beyond!
A seasoned performer, he has graced the stages of prestigious comedy clubs, from the legendary Jokes and Notes in Chicago to the renowned Punchline & Cobbs in San Francisco. Armed with his creative storytelling prowess and keen observational skills, he is poised to deliver an engaging and enjoyable performance.
Brian Moore (San Jose)
Co-Founder Laugh San Jose
Brian “BMo” Moore is a San Jose based comedian and producer. His high energy style of comedy with a quirky perspective has brought him to stages all over California and beyond. An older Millennial with Gen X tendencies, BMo tries his best to stay hip and cool while fighting off the urge to yell “GET OFF MY LAWN!”
BMo has performed at Cobb’s Comedy Club, Laughs Unlimited Sacramento, and San Jose Improv. He has also had the pleasure of hosting for comedy juggernauts Dean Delray, Ian Edwards and Roast Battle Champion Frank Castillo. Not to mention, he makes some of the best bacon in the world.