Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2026-05-08 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess
Recess welcomes new-to-us group Swan Dive; musical improv with Holly, Katrina, Cody + others TBD; extremely grounded improv from Knuckle Sandwich; and Coca-Lol-Ash!

Branson NeJame accompanying on keyboard the entire night!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
==LINEUP==
8:00pm – Swan Dive
– mooreasunshine@, erinkellysmith@, and johntoddston@ are Swan Dive!
8:30pm – Medley Mashup
We’ve got another fun lineup with Cody, Holly, Katrina & ??? !!! ???!??!?! Branson NeJame on the keys.
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Knuckle Sandwich
Knuckle Sandwich performs the utmost grounded improv work all over town. No games, only authenticity. Ft. irongogi@
9:30pm – Coca-Lol-Ash
Cody and Ash bring movement and sound to the sweet sweet sounds of Branson NeJame. (and possibly Ray, I forgot to last minute to check with everyone).
==Tickets==
You can pay in advance or at the door. Web ticket sales close at 7pm on Friday, May 8. You can also purchase at the door (and avoid fees) using cash, Venmo, or credit card, even if you arrive a little late.
==FIRST TIME BUYERS==
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of May 6, 2026.

$15

Netflix is a Joke Presents | Comedy n Chill
2026-05-09 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Netflix is a Joke & Comedy n’ Chill presents:
A night of stand up

Featuring
Chris Waitkus – host
Maria Bruggere
Fahim Anwar
Audrey Stewart
Kasaun Wilson
Julia Austin
Rene Lancaster

Hosted by Maria Bruggere

$20
Doors 7:30, show 8:00

Trans4merz, Feat. Bucket of Snakes
2026-05-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
This month The Trans4merz (along with Bucket O’ Snakes, Waterbrains and Mr. Johnson) are part of The California Longform Improv Festival at The Fanatic Salon. If you want to be assured of a seat, the best thing to do is to call The Fanatic Salon theater at (310) 622-2046 and leave a messge as to how many tickets you need and your name and you can pay for them at the door when you arrive. The tickets are still just $15. Friends of the four groups – and those not associated with the festival – will get priority (if necessary) before the festival folks. But you need to be there by 8pm AND (depending on attendance) have tickets.

$15

You Say What? Award Winning Storytelling
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Join us for an afternoon of raw, hilarious, and deeply personal true stories. “You Say What” features five award-winning storytellers—including Moth GrandSLAM winners and voices heard on the RISK! podcast—sharing stories they probably shouldn’t tell in public. From the heart-wrenching to the “I can’t believe that happened,” come experience the art of storytelling in its most unfiltered form.
Featuring:
Kelly Spilman
Cara Lopez Lee
Jen Curcio
Joseph Adams
Julia Lechner
and
Host: Miyo

$15 Advance/ $20 at the door.

Recess (Improv & Stuff)
2026-05-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Recess
Recess welcomes new-to-us group Swan Dive; musical improv with Holly, Katrina, Cody + others TBD; extremely grounded improv from Knuckle Sandwich; and Coca-Lol-Ash!

Branson NeJame accompanying on keyboard the entire night!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
Recess welcomes new-to-us group Burger Town; Medley Mashup: musical improv with six amazing friends; the delightful antics of Space Heater; and Coca-Lol-Ash!
Branson NeJame accompanying on keyboard the entire night, with Ray Selinidis joining for Coca Lol Ash!
Doors @ 7:45pm with soda/tea/coffee served in the courtyard before, during intermission, and after the show.
NOTE: This show is BYOB! Drinks OK inside.
==LINEUP==
8:00pm – Burger Town
Delicious improv from Josh Greenberg, Julianne Igbokwe, Marques Kemp, Myles Kircher, Hannah Kornberg, Pierce Purselley, Emily Ralph and Mel Thomas! Those are all very cool names!
8:30pm – Medley Mashup
We’ve got another fun lineup with Cody, Jon, Katrina, Salma, Susie, and Vickie with Branson NeJame on the keys.
==Intermission==
9:00pm – Space Heater
This legacy team has been keeping the theater warm since we started this show!
9:30pm – Coca-Lol-Ash
Cody and Ash bring movement and sound to the unique combination of brilliant keyboardists Branson NeJame and Ray Selinidis!
==FIRST TIME BUYERS==
If you haven’t been to one of my events @ fanaticSalon (Backyard Improv, ReCeSS, SING!), send me an email (cody.l.saunders@gmail.com) for an early bird code you can use for a $10 ticket if you contact me before the end of May 6, 2026.

$15

3 Improv Groups
2026-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Featuring

Dan Castelaneta
Lance Kinsey.
Sean Masterson
and
Jon Stark
$15

Generations of Improv
2026-05-24 19:30 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Off the Wall and Mostly Organic with Jeff Urband on piano.

Off the Wall’s Special Guest, Amy Hill (Lilo & Stitch)
Mostly Organic’s Special Guest, Gracie Moore (The Ice House)

$15

Kathryn Schorr's Saturday Night Comedy Club
2026-05-30 19:30 - 21:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Stand Up Featuring
Karen Forman
Kazu Kusano
Roz Browne
Darrell Goss
Whitney Raynor
Ben Thompson
and
Kathryn Schorr

8pm
$15
Free parking, free wine and snacks, Party on the patio!

You Say What! Award Winning Storytelling
2026-06-28 14:00 - 15:20 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
A Sunday Afternoon of Unbelievable True Stories
Some stories are too strange for fiction. Too funny to make up. Too real to forget.
That’s exactly what you’ll get at You Say What! — an afternoon of true, unscripted stories told live by some of the most compelling voices around. No scripts. No safety nets. Just five storytellers, one stage, and tales that will make you laugh, gasp, and wonder how any of this actually happened.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of live storytelling or just someone who appreciates a great “no way that’s real” moment, this is the Sunday afternoon you didn’t know you needed.
Meet Your Storytellers

Miyo (Host): A Moth champion and the powerhouse producer bringing you LA’s most jaw-dropping stories.
Brandee Stilwell: Comedy writer, MAD Rewind podcast host, and magnet for the beautifully bizarre.
Debby Kenneybrew: A captivating yarn-spinner who never lets the truth ruin a great story.
Dylan Brody: An award-winning storyteller, filmmaker, and world-class poker player who refuses to stop creating.
George Kessler: A delightful storyteller and proud survivor of nearly 40 years inside the LAUSD.
Katya Duft: A multilingual Moth StorySLAM winner who spins everyday life into award-winning narratives.

Don’t wait until the doors are open—our seats fill up fast! Grab your tickets now and join us for the Sunday afternoon event everyone will be talking about on Monday morning.
$15 online / $20 at the door
Ticket: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/you-say-what-with-award-winning-storytellers-tickets-1989072919647

Dylan Brody's Thinking Aloud
2026-07-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Fanatic Salon, 3815 Sawtelle Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90066, United States
Internationally acclaimed, award-winning humorist, author, playwright and independent film-maker Dylan Brody brings music in his latest solo show, THINKING ALLOWED, turning story-telling and song into a cohesive evening of laughter and, ultimately, hope for a brighter future. What starts as a promised evening of soothing comedy builds to an impassioned call for an intellectual renaissance that might bring about a swift end to a dark age and the introduction of a new enlightenment.

“Dylan is funny in ways that don’t remind me of anyone.” — David Sedaris

“I love this dude’s comedy.” — Margaret Cho

“His writing is brilliant.” — Robin Williams

$20 with reservation
$23 at the door

Thursday Open Mic with Maria Bruggere
2026-08-20 19:00
Our critically acclaimed Open Mic is a welcoming atmosphere for comics new and seasoned. Sign in format. $5 for everyone! Every Thursday. 6:00 PM sign up, 7:00 PM show time.
