Stand-Up Comedy at the Balboa Theatre
A Packed Lineup of shorter sets for up and coming Bay Area comedians during the first half of the show, with an intermission to grab another beer or popcorn from the lobby or that right on time bathroom break. The second half of the show features national touring and veteran comedians…With surprise pop-in guest sets.
A night of laughs in the Richmond District you will not want to miss!
Headliner: Ronn Vigh
You might know this comedian from…
Early in his career, Ronn Vigh's brash attitude and acerbic wit earned him a comparison to a young Joan Rivers by the SF Weekly. It was certainly a fitting comparison as Ronn later became a writer for Rivers on her hit E! Television show "Fashion Police."
Ronn regularly performs at comedy clubs, colleges and festivals across the nation. He also co-hosts the sports-comedy podcast, "Switching Teams: A Gay Dude & A Straight Dude Talk About Sports."
His biggest accomplishment: Working briefly as a flight attendant and not attempting to smother any of his passengers with a pillow. Yes, there were complimentary pillows on the plane when Ronn did that job. Please don't do the math.
Host: Tony Sparks
Also known as the Godfather of San Francisco Comedy, Tony has been performing stand-up comedy since the dawn of the joke. He's opened for many famous comics long before they were famous. He's written for many comics, both now on television and others presenting the comedy circuit. He's a major fixture in the San Francisco comedy scene.
Special Guests
Marcus Howard - Born and raised in Oakland, Marcus Howard is a comedian who’s been making audiences laugh for years. With a sharp wit and a unique perspective on life, Marcus has become a regular on the Bay Area comedy scene.
He performs regularly with Don’t Tell Comedy and the Alameda Comedy Club, and his comedy touches on everything from kids to race to relationships. Marcus is known for his ability to turn everyday situations into hilarious stories, and he’s not afraid to tackle tough topics with humor and heart. Whether he’s riffing on the absurdities of being a liberal or sharing his thoughts on the state of the world, Marcus is always entertaining, insightful, and funny.
Shivaan Nadan
Shivaan Nadan shares his background of being Indian but born and raised in Fiji until the age of 10. Then his family immigrated to Daly City. A story as unique as his comedic voice.
The newest member of the #HellaFunny comedy group, Shivaan is a hilarious rising star in the San Francisco comedy scene, a regular at the Hella Funny shows, San Francisco Sketchfest, Cobbs Comedy Club, and opened for Hannibal Burress at the Palace of Fine Arts.