Our Full Lineup and info for our Cuatro de Mayo show will be posted her shortly; please check back.
We've got a great show for you this Friday March 29th benefiting hersmile.org and featuring some of the best comics in the Bay.
#hersmile, a nonproft founded in honor of Jenna Betti, funds programs to empower and inspire people to thrive despite adversity. Our goal is to promote healing and resiliency during tragedies and difficult times.
We provide mini-financial grants to families who have experienced the tragic loss of a dependent child or the loss of a parent with dependent children. In addition, we fund programs in Pre-K through 12th grade that teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in order to best face life's great challenges.
Your Headliner for the evening is Jeff Applebaum.
Jeff made his national TV debut on CBS as a comedian on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has also appeared on Comics Unleashed and Comedy.TV, Byron Allen's nationally syndicated Entertainment Studios program, ABC-TV, America's Got Talent on NBC and opened for and performed with comic legends Robert Klein, Mort Sahl, Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollak, Elayne Boosler, Jimmy "JJ" Walker, and more. He's also a frequent guest on KGO Radio, AM810 in San Francisco, CA
Jeff was cast by Sandy Hackett, the late Buddy Hackett's son, to play the principal role of Joey Bishop in the long-running musical tribute "The Rat Pack Is Back," in San Francisco, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Jeff is also credited and appears in the blockbuster film "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith.
Your Feature Act for the Evening is Sandra Risser
Sandra Risser is smart, funny and older than Twinkies! She's eccentric not crazy, drives in the fast lane and claims she can still bench press 500 grams. She believes in the tooth fairy, Santa Clause and clean underwear, Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"Sandra is a quick witted, vibrant comedian who’s performed at Comedy Day in San Francisco, was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, the Laughlin Festival and the Sacramento Comedy Festival. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and has won several Comedy Competitions including Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and the Battle of the Sexes Comedy festivals
Rounding out the evening is East Bay Favorite Zack Zimmerman
Born and raised in Colorado, Zack Zimmerman (Comedy Works Denver, Denver Improv, Tommy T’s in Pleasanton, CA, Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento) takes the Mile High road every chance he gets. Zack draws on real life situations and stories for inspiration, occasionally adding a musical element. His perspectives on life are completely unique, making him truly one of a kind.
#hersmile, a nonproft founded in honor of Jenna Betti, funds programs to empower and inspire people to thrive despite adversity. Our goal is to promote healing and resiliency during tragedies and difficult times.
We provide mini-financial grants to families who have experienced the tragic loss of a dependent child or the loss of a parent with dependent children. In addition, we fund programs in Pre-K through 12th grade that teach Social and Emotional Learning skills in order to best face life's great challenges.
Your Headliner for the evening is Jeff Applebaum.
Jeff made his national TV debut on CBS as a comedian on the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson." He has also appeared on Comics Unleashed and Comedy.TV, Byron Allen's nationally syndicated Entertainment Studios program, ABC-TV, America's Got Talent on NBC and opened for and performed with comic legends Robert Klein, Mort Sahl, Richard Lewis, Robin Williams, Dana Carvey, Kevin Pollak, Elayne Boosler, Jimmy "JJ" Walker, and more. He's also a frequent guest on KGO Radio, AM810 in San Francisco, CA
Jeff was cast by Sandy Hackett, the late Buddy Hackett's son, to play the principal role of Joey Bishop in the long-running musical tribute "The Rat Pack Is Back," in San Francisco, Chicago, and Las Vegas. Jeff is also credited and appears in the blockbuster film "The Pursuit of Happyness," starring Will Smith.
Your Feature Act for the Evening is Sandra Risser
Sandra Risser is smart, funny and older than Twinkies! She's eccentric not crazy, drives in the fast lane and claims she can still bench press 500 grams. She believes in the tooth fairy, Santa Clause and clean underwear, Her Motto: "If you miss your ex, reload and fire again!"Sandra is a quick witted, vibrant comedian who’s performed at Comedy Day in San Francisco, was in the SheDot Comedy Festival in Toronto, the Laughlin Festival and the Sacramento Comedy Festival. Sandra was a finalist in The World Series of Comedy Main Event in Las Vegas NV and has won several Comedy Competitions including Funny Fest, Killer Laughs, Go Baby Productions Winner Take All and the Battle of the Sexes Comedy festivals
Rounding out the evening is East Bay Favorite Zack Zimmerman
Born and raised in Colorado, Zack Zimmerman (Comedy Works Denver, Denver Improv, Tommy T’s in Pleasanton, CA, Laughs Unlimited in Sacramento) takes the Mile High road every chance he gets. Zack draws on real life situations and stories for inspiration, occasionally adding a musical element. His perspectives on life are completely unique, making him truly one of a kind.
Visit MainStreetMartinez for a list of restaurants for dinner before or after the shows. Check with the restaurant for hours and reservations.
Upcoming Local Shows
(CoCoComedy's goal is to promote Live Stand up Comedy in Contra Costa County, however these are not CoCoComedy events)
(CoCoComedy's goal is to promote Live Stand up Comedy in Contra Costa County, however these are not CoCoComedy events)
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Monday April 15th.
Vinnies third Thursday Comedy Showcases. Free Comedy Showcase featuring some of the best Bay Area comedians. Hosted by Mean Dave and produced by Kathy McCarty. See dates for upcoming shows on the flyer to the left. |
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Free Comedy Showcase at Bar Cava in Downtown Martinez. Featuring some of the best Bay Area comedians. This show runs twice/month and the next shows are April 23rd and May 7th. Shows start at 7:00. |
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Thursday April 25th
In this monthly stand-up comedy series, seasoned comic Liz Grant brings a host of Bay Area and Los Angeles comedians to the Village Theatre stage in Danville. With a fresh set of headliners and featured comics for each show, every performance will be a wild and wacky night of laughs. Ticket Information Here. |
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The Hispanick Zone, A Comedy Extravaganza at Contra Costa College
This laugh-out-loud comedy extravaganza is composed of a series of sketches about Latinx in the United States. There’s a telenovela spoof, a Mr. Hispanic contest, a Condoleezza-like Latina mother, and even a Spanish lesson for lovers. This place speaks with irony and humor about the everyday nuisance of being part of the complex Latinx community, searching for the American Dream. (14 and up.) Event Dates: Apr 19, 2019 | 7:30pm Apr 20, 2019 | 7:30pm Apr 21, 2019 | 3:00pm Apr 26, 2019 | 7:30pm Apr 27, 2019 | 7:30pm Apr 28, 2019 | 3:00pm Knox Performing Arts Center View Map |
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ABOUT Contra Costa COMEDY
So far, our first 6 shows have raised over $10000 dollars for local charities. Our first show in 2016 raised over $2000 dollars for The Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, over $400 from a special promotion for the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California, and $300 for the German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California. Our 2017 shows raised $2300 for the Boys and Girls Club of Contra Costa, $2500 for Volunteers of America and over $200 from a special promotion for the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California, and $300 for the German Shepherd Rescue of Northern California. Shows in 2018 have raised over $2100 through May.
Contra Costa Comedy is a live event producer that promotes live comedy, while benefiting charitable organizations. It is founded by comedian Bob Johnston. Bob's vision is to let laughter and giving flow where it is needed. You can follow Co Co Comedy for local events and daily laughs on Facebook at CoCoComedy
OUR MISSION
Produce Quality, Independent Comedy shows within the Contra Costa Area while supporting local charities, and promoting other local comedy shows, showcases, and open mics.
Bob Johnston has been performing stand-up comedy around California and the Pacific Northwest for the last 21 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez in 2009. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way allow the community to use the amphitheater while raising money for local charities.
Contra Costa Comedy is a live event producer that promotes live comedy, while benefiting charitable organizations. It is founded by comedian Bob Johnston. Bob's vision is to let laughter and giving flow where it is needed. You can follow Co Co Comedy for local events and daily laughs on Facebook at CoCoComedy
OUR MISSION
Produce Quality, Independent Comedy shows within the Contra Costa Area while supporting local charities, and promoting other local comedy shows, showcases, and open mics.
Bob Johnston has been performing stand-up comedy around California and the Pacific Northwest for the last 21 years. He and his wife Vidah moved to Martinez in 2009. When he learned that Martinez had an outdoor amphitheater, the idea for Comedy Under the Stars was hatched as a way allow the community to use the amphitheater while raising money for local charities.