10/4-6: Daryl Wright and Friends @ Comedy Palace (Clairemont), thecomedypalace.com
You might know him from: an appearance on Comedy Central's "The Naughty Show.
10/5-6: David Alan Grier @ Mad House Comedy Club (Horton Plaza), madhousecomedyclub.com
You might know him from: when he was a cast member on the show "In Living Color."
10/10: Mark Christopher Lawrence Presents: A Night of Comedy @ House of Blues (Downtown), hob.com
You might know him from: his role as Big Mike on the show "Chuck," among many other acting roles.
10/11-13: Jade Catta Preta and Friends @ Comedy Palace (Clairemont), thecomedypalace.com
You might know her from: her appearance as Tracy on the show "Daddy Knows Best."
10/11-13: Brian Posehn @ American Comedy Co. (Gaslamp), americancomedyco.com
You might know him from: his role on "The Sarah Silverman Program," touring with Zach Galifinakis and regular appearances on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien."
10/12: TBD comedian @ The Tipsy Crow (Downtown), thetipsycrow.com
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10/12-13: Jay Phillips @ Mad House Comedy Club (Horton Plaza), madhousecomedyclub.com
You might know him from: movies including "Semi Pro," "Big Mama's House" and "Prom Night.":
10/18-20: Rex Navarrete @ American Comedy Co. (Gaslamp), americancomedyco.com
You might know him from: his three comedy CDs and when he has performed alongside notable headliners such as George Lopez.
10/19-20: Gary Valentine @ Mad House Comedy Club (Horton Plaza), madhousecomedyclub.com
You might know him from: appearances on Comedy Central's "King of Queens" and "Chelsea Lately."
10/25-27: Justin Rivera: Comedian and Magician Extraordinaire @ Comedy Palace (Clairemont), thecomedypalace.com
You mightg know him from: his unique performance of laughter and illusion on "America's Got Talent."
10/25-27: Chris Kattan @ American Comedy Co. (Gaslamp), americancomedyco.com
You might know him from: his being a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" and his roles in "Night at the Roxbury" and "Corky Romano."
10/26: TBD comedian @ The Tipsy Crow (Downtown), thetipsycrow.com
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10/26-27: Loni Love @ Mad House Comedy Club (Horton Plaza), madhousecomedyclub.com
You might know her from: appearances on "Chelsea Lately," "World's Dumbest Criminals" and "The Tonight Show" with Jay Leno.
Improv Shows:
Every Sunday: Catsplosion @ Roar Theatre (Bankers Hill), roartheatre.com
A rated-R improv show that also includes rehearsed sketches for the best of both worlds.
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday: The Improv Group at National Comedy Theater (Little Italy), nationalcomedy.com
Laugh all weekend with on-the-spot comedy performed by seasoned improv comedians and, on Sundays, the College Team.
-Allie Daugherty