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Best Comedy & Stand-up This Winter

in San Diego

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show at Balboa Theater

Jinkx and DeLa Holiday Show

The Queens of Christmas return for 2024 with another holiday spectacular for everyone naughty or nice! Making the yuletide gay since 2018, this glorious collaboration from two of RuPaul's DragRace's most glittering alumni is the perfect tonic for the hysteria of the holiday season, with boozy holiday cheer infused with good old razzle-dazzle song and dance numbers, copious amounts of eggnog and classic carols with a cheeky drag twist. If you're Nutcracker-phobic then this double act has your alternative holiday entertainment sorted, Jinkx will spice things up and Dela will cover them in sugar!

David Cross at Music Box

David Cross

Many know him as the kooky never-nude Tobias Funke from the cult classic show Arrested Development, or as the titular character in the black comedy The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret, but David Cross cultivated his humor as a young stand-up in New York in the 80s before establishing himself as a TV star. The comedian steps back into the spotlight with his 'The End Of The Beginning Of The End' tour, kicking off this fall!

Jan 9, 2025

Music Box

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Jen Kober at Mic Drop Comedy

Jen Kober

After selling out her solo show at The Westside Theater in Santa Monica within two days, Jen Kober is back on the comedy scene with her unique blend of stand-up, storytelling, and improvised rock-n-roll humor. Known for her high-energy performances, she's received accolades such as NPR's Snap Judgement Comedic Performance of the Year in 2017 for her viral story "Girl Scout Cookie Caper" and the 2018 Comedic Performance of the Year for "Nana Vs. OJ".

A Drag Queen Christmas at San Diego Civic Theatre

A Drag Queen Christmas

The all-star queens of Logo TV's RuPaul's Drag Race are coming to save your Christmas and this year is even more speical, marking the 10th anniversary! Featuring all your favorite stars singing seasonal classics, new and old, A Drag Queen Christmas is guaranteed to get you in the naughty holiday spirit. So dig out your glad rags and prepare to sashay straight to this once-a-year spectacular!

Christopher Titus at Mic Drop Comedy

Christopher Titus

The prolific Christopher Titus is taking his material show on the road! Known for his confrontational and soul-searching live routines, there is no subject too personal for Titus, who mines his dark material from his dysfunctional upbringing and the less than saintly figure of his father.

Jan 10 - 11, 2025

Mic Drop Comedy

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Penn & Teller at Events Center At Harrahs Resort SoCal

Penn & Teller

Penn and Teller's brand of awe-inspiring illusions mixed with buddy-comedy shtick has kept the duo at the very top of the magic profession for the past 45 years. Their trademark is the updating of worn-out or archaic routines, such as bullet catching or their recent adaptation of the classic bag escape trick (their version involved a lot of helium).

Adam Carolla at Belly Up Tavern

Adam Carolla

The most downloaded podcast of all time is taking to the road, with a series of shows recorded live across the country. With his roster of recurring and celebrity guests, former Loveline presenter and part-time stand-up Carolla dissects the day's headlines and spins anecdotes about life's little frustrations in his own hilarious style.

Andrew Santino at Balboa Theater

Andrew Santino

Comedian Andrew Santino has announced a string of US dates starting in fall of 2024! Making stops in Boston, Phoenix, New York, Atlanta and many more, his unique sense of humor and witty anecdotes promise an unforgettable night out for fans of his podcasts and other stellar work. Don't miss your chance to see him on the Freeze Peach Tour!

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