Monthly Calendar of Events
Tuesday, May 1st at 8pm
This Show is Your Show!
This show is more than a show. It’s your show. Join Matt Bennett (Victorious, Virginity Hit), friends, and special guests for an hour of music, comedy, interviews, and general Matt Bennett-ness.
Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:30pm
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani bring you the best in standup every single Wednesday.
Thursday, May 3rd at 8pm
Magic Meltdown
Magician Justin Willman hosts and curates this variety show with singers, magicians, comedians, jugglers and more!
Friday, May 4th at 8:30pm
Telethon!
Nostalgic for the ’80s? Join us for TELETHON!, a variety show set in the 1980s featuring live sketch, video commercials, stand-up and musical acts. This month: “Save Harperton’s Recreation Center”.
Saturday, May 5th at 8pm
Loud Noises!
NerdMelt’s own music and comedy night! This month: The Girls, with Alison Brie, Cyrina Fiallo and Julianna Gull!
Sunday, May 6th at 5pm
The Nerdist Writers Panel
Learn the ins and outs of TV writing with your host, Ben Blacker, and a panel of TV/movie/novel writers.
Sunday, May 6th at 7pm
Matt Mira’s Day Off
A place for comics to work on new material with The Nerdist’s own Matt Mira. FREE
Tuesday, May 8th at 8pm
FitzDog Radio LIVE!
Greg Fitzsimmons will be doing a live version of his popular podcast, FItzdog Radio! There will be games with the audience members and witty banter With special guest TJ Miller!
Wednesday, May 9th at 8:30pm
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani bring you the best in standup every single Wednesday.
Thursday, May 10th at 8pm
The Benson Interruption
Join Doug Benson and some special surprise guests who don’t mind being interrupted while trying to tell their jokes. Fun + awkward = fawkward!
Friday, May 11th at 8pm
Set List
Comedians are challenged to come up with jokes on the spot based on a set list… that was written by the show’s creators.
Saturday, May 12th at 8pm
Harmontown
Mayor Dan Harmon and Comptroller Jeff B. Davis return for another installment of this popular, vodka-soaked show.
Sunday, May 13th at 7pm
Matt Mira’s Day Off
A place for comics to work on new material with The Nerdist’s own Matt Mira. FREE
Monday, May 14th at 8pm
The Montreal Showcase Show
Montreal’s annual Just for Laughs Comedy Festival is scouting talent in LA. Come see some of what our fair city has to offer for a special low price!
Tuesday, May 15th at 8pm
The Smartest Man in the World
It’s just Greg Proops and you. There’s no fan fare.
Wednesday, May 16th at 8:30pm
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani bring you the best in standup.
Friday, May 18th at 7:30pm
Sex Nerd Sandra
Sandra Daugherty, host of the popular Nerdist podcast Sex Nerd Sandra, does it live!
Friday, May 18th at 9pm
The Indoor Kids LIVE
The Indoor Kids, aka Kumail Nanjiani and Emily Gordon, bring their popular video games podcast to you LIVE!
Saturday, May 19th at 8pm
Cosplay Karaoke
What would Catwoman sing on karaoke night? Find out when cosplayers sing, and join in the fun by dressing up yourself!
Sunday, May 20th at 5pm
The Nerdist Writers Panel
Learn the ins and outs of TV writing with your host, Ben Blacker, and a panel of TV/movie/novel writers.
Sunday, May 20th at 7pm
Matt Mira’s Day Off
A place for comics to work on new material with The Nerdist’s own Matt Mira. FREE
Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:30pm
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani bring you the best in standup.
Thursday, May 24th at 7:30pm
RISK! Storytelling Show
Pete Holmes and Kumail Nanjiani host this storytelling show that boasts celebrities and more telling true tales, boldly told.
Friday, May 25th at 8pm
Lyrical Gangsta with Matt McKenna
Comedians take lyrics of popular pop/hip-hop songs and perform them in sketches or as comedic monologues. Yup.
Saturday, May 26th at 8pm
Set List
Comedians are challenged to come up with jokes on the spot based on a set list… that was written by the show’s creators.
Sunday, May 27th at 5pm
The Nerdist Writers Panel
Learn the ins and outs of TV writing with your host, Ben Blacker, and a panel of TV/movie/novel writers.
Sunday, May 27th at 7pm
Matt Mira’s Day Off
A place for comics to work on new material with The Nerdist’s own Matt Mira. FREE
Monday, May 28th at 8pm
Star Dreck
Matt Mira and Kumail Nanjiani love Star Trek enough to rip some of the worst episodes to shreds in front of an audience.
Tuesday, May 29th at 8pm
Dork Forest
Dork Forest is a monthly invitation for a famous guest to come and dork out. Jackie Kashian will guide you through the forest.
Wednesday, May 30th at 8:30pm
The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani bring you the best in standup.
Thursday, May 31st at 8pm
Incubator
See standups you know and love doing brand new material in this show, hosted by Sean Conroy.
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