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!

Headliner: Bryant Hicks

Bryant Hicks is one of the funniest comedians in the Bay Area and a proud member of the Hella Funny comedy collective, where he is recognized as one of the Bay's leading talents. Excelling as a showrunner and producer, he truly shines as a stand-up performer. Bryant regularly travels the United States and performs all over the world. Here in the Bay Area, besides being responsible for hundreds of shows a year, he also performs regularly at top comedy venues like Cobb’s and PunchlineSF, as well as a Don’t Tell Comedy regular. Bryant’s stand-up is like a sudden burst of laughter, shining like sunshine through the Bay Area fog, brightening every second of the night with a laugh!

FEATURING: Alejandro Ochoa (Dro Knows)

Known on stage as Dro Knows, and to the Feds simply as Alejandro Ochoa, this San Francisco-based stand-up comedian captivates audiences across America with his high energy and goofy punchlines. A regular at both the San Francisco and Sacramento Punch Line, as well as Cobb’s, Ochoa has shared stages with notable comedians like Godfrey, Sam Morril, and Michelle Buteau. His comedic prowess earned him the title of winner at the 2017 Comedy Oakland Tournament of Champions. Additionally, he has showcased his talents at various festivals, including the Asheville Comedy Festival, Savage Henry Comedy Festival, and the Santa Cruz Comedy Fest.

Karen Braswell  

Karen Braswell is a rising San Francisco based comedian. Originally from New York, Karen left Wall Street to pursue a career in literally anything else, and she now performs comedy on every stage, sidewalk and dive bar all over SF. A regular at local favorites like Cobb’s Comedy Club, Punch Line and Cheaper Than Therapy, Karen also is a member of the HellaFunny production team, helping run over 20 shows a week throughout the Bay Area. With a fresh take on things like dating, dogs and growing up as the teacher’s pet, Karen turns expectations on their head with her irreverent style.

Iain Langlands

Iain Langlands, a 24-year-old comedian from the San Francisco Bay Area, began his comedy journey at San Francisco State University’s renowned open mic. Overcoming self-doubt, he grew into a regular at top clubs like the San Francisco Punchline, Cobb’s Comedy Club, and Cheaper Than Therapy. Alongside performing, Iain co-produces four successful weekly shows in the Bay Area. Known for his playful takes on Gen Z life, bathroom etiquette, and the “boobs vs. ass” debate,  seeing his act has been called “life-changing” and “prophetic.” Iain’s goal? Simply to be the “sweetest boy” who makes people laugh.