Upcoming Shows at San Jose Improv

Pablo Francisco

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:00:00 PST

Pablo Francisco

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:00 PST

Pablo Francisco

Fri, 24 May 2013 22:00:00 PST

Pablo Francisco

Sat, 25 May 2013 19:00:00 PST

Pablo Francisco

Sat, 25 May 2013 21:00:00 PST

Pablo Francisco

Sun, 26 May 2013 19:00:00 PST

Feraz Ozel's Comedy Kebab

Wed, 29 May 2013 20:00:00 PST

International headliner Feraz Ozel performs at clubs and colleges all over the United States and recently returned from a comedy tour through Europe, where he performed in Croatia, Greece, Hungary and Italy. While abroad, he won the Funzine Comedy Competition in Budapest, Hungary. Feraz began his journey into comedy in San Diego, CA where he quickly became a local favorite. In 2012, he beat out over 100 others comedians in the San Diego's Funniest Person competition and was named one of the top 5 comics in San Diego. Feraz recently made his television debut on CBS, providing comedic relief on the Emmy winning show “The Doctors.” He has performed with great talents like Maz Jobrani, Chris D'elia, and Ahmed Ahmed, and continues to be one of the fastest rising comedians in Los Angeles, CA.

Feraz's unique Afghani-Pakistani background, quick wit and comedic style allow his jokes to resonate with people from all walks of life. From his observational quips, to his socio-political commentary, he provides crowds with a diverse and highly energetic brand of comedy sure to please. PG-17/ Leave grandma at home type note though

Jo Koy

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Thu, 30 May 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Fri, 31 May 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Fri, 31 May 2013 22:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Fri, 31 May 2013 22:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 22:01:00 PST

Full Throttle Comedy

Sun, 02 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Ready to go from zero to funny? Full Throttle Comedy is a pedal to the medal ride of the nations top stand up comics! Originally a staple of the New York comedy scene, the show has been selling out venues across Southern California for 2 years now you can take part in the Full Throttle Comedy experience right here in San Diego! Each show features today's premiere comedic talent from HBO, Comedy Central and Showtime. Hosted by national touring college favorite Michael Quu (MTV and Spike TV).

American Me Comedy

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Jason Rogers of Standup Guy Productions presents American Me Comedy! Jason’s uniquely Yankee American upbringing as an adopted Korean kid in Mr. Roger’s white picket fence neighborhood of New Boston, New Hampshire gave him a distinctive “slant” on life, now put to hilarious use in his stand-up routines. The self-proclaimed “Caucasian Asian” put it this way in his “Go pak ya ca” wicked thick New England accent, “I created the show to incorporate all kinds of comedians. I wanted to stay away from an all Asian, white, black, purple, blue themed show.” American Me Comedy, will be an evening of the best stand up comedy featuring today's hottest working comics from all walks of life - race, color, religion, sexual orientation - sharing their unique and hilarious perspectives on life experiences.

Jo Koy

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:01:00 PST

Jo Koy

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Jo Koy (VIP TICKET)

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 22:01:00 PST

The Big Bad & Sexy Comedy Tour

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

If HUGE LAUGHS is what you seek The Big Bad & Sexy Comedy Tour delivers it in a BIG way on the Improv stage! Herman "BIG WORM" Romero a San Jose native started this show 3 years ago hear at the San Jose Improv where he headlined for the first time. He decided to celebrating the 3 Year Anniversary of his show and his birthday where it all began on the San Jose Improv stage. This show has been running strong ever since. He brings his no holds barred humor to the stage with a performance you soon will not forget. Big Bad & Sexy Comedy Tour features comics from all over the comedy circuit for an All Star line up of laughs.

PROVOCATEUR Dance Company lead by Stephanie Bayer will be opening the show with a choreographed musical dance routine. This show opener has been The Big Bad & Sexy signature opener since the start and has captivated audiences and is a must see.

Please join us & bring out all your family and friends for a great night of laughter. After the show you will get a chance to meet, greet & take pictures with the comics at an after party around the cover from the San Jose Improv at AZUCAR Bistro Bar & Night Club.

Unfiltered Underground

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Sammy Obeid

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Lebanese American born in Oakland California, Sammy Obeid applies his UC Berkeley double major into making jokes. Recently appearing on NBC's America's Got Talent, and being the youngest member both of the national tours, CoExist Comedy and the Axis of Evil New Generation, Sammy has worked with Robin Williams, Russel Peters, Anjelah Johnson, Dave Chappelle and more. He is also the founder of his own comedy enterprise, KO Comedy, with Kabir Singh, as well as the first comedian to ever appear on the Food Network telling jokes.

Mo'nique

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Mo'nique

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Mo'nique

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Mo'nique

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 21:00:00 PST

Hannibal Thompson & Friends

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Hannibal has been pursuing his dream of becoming a comedian/Actor since he was a young boy. He's been performing and studying acting, drama, sketch, and stand-up comedy since he was eight years old. The California native has worked with such comedy heavyweights as Mark Curry, Sinbad, and Bill Bellamy and graced the stage at clubs all over the west coast, including L.A.'s historic Comedy Store, San Francisco's Purple Onion, and the San Jose Improv.

Hannibal starred in the YEAR film “The American Dream,” and the YEAR short film “Don't Know Me,” as well as played the lead role in several commercials. He credits a childhood of watching comedy giants like Eddie Murphy, Will Smith, Red Foxx, Bernie Mac, Keenon Ivory Wayans, and Richard Pryor with influencing his comedic style and propelling his dreams.

Hannibal has performed across the country in such historic venues as:

THE COMEDY STORE (HOLLYWOOD, CA)

THE LAUGH FACTORY (HOLLYWOOD, CA)

THE ICEHOUSE (PASADENA, CA)

THE IMPROV (Los Angelas CA, SAN JOSE, CA)

CROWN THEATRE INSIDE THE RIO HOTEL (LAS VEGAS, NV)

THE COMEDY UNION (LOS ANGELES, CA)

CLUB ELITE (ROCHESTER, NY)

BENTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (CORVALLIS, OR)

THE PURPLE ONION (SAN FRANCISCO, CA)

J-SPOT COMEDY CLUB (LOS ANGELES, CA)

HAHA COMEDY CLUB (HOLLYWOOD, CA)

Hard Rock Live in orlando FL (Shaq's next Allstar competition )

Celebrity theatre 98.3 comedy slam (phoenix AZ)

Punchline comedy club (San francisco CA)

& MORE

ACTING

Film: "The American Dream"(Lead: D.J.), Directed by Rob Wakamatsu/ Produced by Touch the Heart

Commercial: "AOL/AIM" (Lead: Kevin), Directed by Chris Hall, Produced by Danger Production Co.

Short Film: "Don't Know Me" (Bartender), Directed by Daniela Google)

Commercial: "Baller" (Basketball Player), Directed by Tommy Mapples/ Produced by Evolve Media

Commercial: '"Adidas" (Lead Bay to Breakers Runner), Directed by Gaetan Rousseau/ Produced by Climacool Production Co.

The Stowe Show

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Jay Stowe is a Bay Area comedian with a unique skill for making the mundane funny and giving his audience a glimpse of the world that they've never seen before – and that they never expected to see. He has a tendency to push the limits of comfort, and that has helped him to quickly make his mark on the scene. In just a few short years, Stowe has had the honor of working with such giants as Robin Williams, Marc Maron, and Brent Weinbach.

Stowe's comedy career began in 2000 as a member of Fairfield University's resident improv troupe On the Spot. In four years with OTS, Stowe performed in over 200 improv and sketch shows and directed two improv troupes. He graduated from Fairfield with a minor in Theatre and moved from the east coast to Chicago to pursue comedy. He spent two years there honing his sketch and improv skills, taking classes at Improv Olympic, working with Second City, and performing with the sketch groups Misguided T.V. and Friendly Neighbors.
Stowe moved to the bay and took the stage for the first time as a stand-up in 2010 and has quickly become a Bay Area favorite and regular at major clubs throughot California.

Erik Griffin

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Erik Griffin

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Erik Griffin

Fri, 21 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Erik Griffin

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Erik Griffin

Sat, 22 Jun 2013 21:00:00 PST

Erik Griffin

Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Fresh Faces of Comedy

Wed, 26 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Joey Diaz

Thu, 27 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Joey Diaz

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:00:00 PST

Joey Diaz

Fri, 28 Jun 2013 22:00:00 PST

Joey Diaz

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:00:00 PST

Joey Diaz

Sat, 29 Jun 2013 21:00:00 PST

American Me

Wed, 03 Jul 2013 20:00:00 PST

Guy Torry

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:00:00 PST

Guy Torry

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 22:00:00 PST

Guy Torry

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 19:00:00 PST

Guy Torry

Sat, 06 Jul 2013 21:00:00 PST

Guy Torry

Sun, 07 Jul 2013 19:00:00 PST

Unfiltered Underground

Wed, 10 Jul 2013 20:00:00 PST

Eddie Griffin

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:00:00 PST

Eddie Griffin

Fri, 26 Jul 2013 22:00:00 PST

Eddie Griffin

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:00:00 PST

Eddie Griffin

Sat, 27 Jul 2013 21:00:00 PST

Bill Philipps

Sun, 04 Aug 2013 14:00:00 PST

For as long as I can remember, I have had a fascination with death, the deceased and the afterlife. There I was, just a young boy, seeing spirits and not knowing what on earth to make of it! In spite of the panic and fear I felt every time, I thought these experiences were “normal”- I mean, didn’t every kid at school see them too? Sadly, no, and even more frustrating was the fact that I couldn’t find the right words to explain the feeling, sensation inside me when it happened. My mother would simply tell me I had watched too many scary movies. After a while I started to accept her well-intentioned, rational explanations and these experiences eventually faded away.

Then my world ended at the age of 14 when I suffered what I thought at the time was a horrible tragedy. Little did I know it would lead me on my life’s journey. My mother and I had been living on opposite coasts when she passed away suddenly, and I was at a loss for words. Later that night I was awakened by my mother’s spirit. I can still remember opening my eyes and seeing the room illuminated with different colors of light. I thought I was dreaming at first, but soon realized that this was no dream. She told me she was all better and not to worry about her anymore. Over the next three years my fascination with her death and this experience compelled me to research it further and investigate “the other side.”

I remember an experience being with some friends and randomly walking into a psychic’s reading room which was part of a strip mall. Before I could get my mouth opened, the psychic began to tell me that I was extremely gifted but not ready to accept this truth about myself just yet, and it would be a couple of years before I truly understood what she was saying. When I had just turned 18 and after feeling more and more drawn for answers, I found myself alone attending a lecture on mediumship- or at least I thought this was a lecture. I came to realize that it was a class on how to develop your psychic skills and that this particular night was a special class on mediumship. How convenient! The moment I walked in I was greeted by the two teachers of the class who both marveled at how my energy filled the room.

The next two hours of this class completely changed my life. I was put into situations where I had to do readings for two people whom I had never met before. (Umm, excuse me?) I had never done anything like this before! I remember thinking to myself: What am I doing here?! What do I do? Should I just leave before anyone sees me? Obviously, I missed my chance for escape. Good thing, too.

This very nice middle-aged woman asked me a question and I was instructed by one of the teachers to close my eyes and say what I was seeing, feeling, hearing, etc. That’s exactly what I did, but it didn’t feel like anything special to me; just what I was instructed to do. When I opened my eyes, though, the nice woman was shocked speechless and couldn’t believe all the validations I had just shared with her.

The next part of the class was mediumship development and I was sat in front of a new woman. I was instructed again to close my eyes, but this time I had to listen to my inner self and see if anything or anyone came to me. Within the next 10 minutes or so, I brought this lady’s good friend through who had passed from a drug overdose. In my mind’s eye I saw bottles of pills toppling and spilling over. This wonderful woman was brought to tears by the large presence of her departed friend as I explained what I had seen. Before that fateful class ended, both teachers told me I had the gift and it was crucial that I develop it so that I could help people in need. I was so overwhelmed by this and didn’t quite know what to make of it.

My suddenly validated gift was described to me as being the “golden link” to the other side and I made it my mission to hone my skills by practicing on friends. Within one month of doing professional readings, I finally accepted this was meant to happen. This is, indeed, my calling, and I am grateful for being given this gift and the opportunity to help others. Thank you for letting me share my story with you, and I look forward to connecting with you.