Something told me that it was going to be a great comedy weekend coming up. No, really. I had a dream that George Carlin was performing on Crondall Drive and had a really crappy turnout, so he gave everyone in the audience free CDs, then we played the piano together and I made spaghetti. If that’s not a harbinger of comedy gold, I don’t know what is.
Friday-Saturday: Bobcat Goldthwait @ Laughs Unlimited, 8 and 10:30pm
If you haven’t checked out Goldthwait’s seminal 1987 album “Meat Bob” lately, then it’s time for a refresher. No matter how manic and absolutely nutso the guy seems, his stand-up was actually insightful and witty. Don’t let all the Police Academy movies fool you, Bobcat’s got chops. Don’t expect the screaming freak-out routine however, he’s calmed a bit with age.
Saturday: Louis C. K. @ the Crest, 8pm
My favorite comedian working today, Louis C.K. is appropriately blunt yet fantastically absurd, a perfect recipe for the times we live in. Yeah, his short-lived sitcom didn’t exactly win any awards, but that puts the former Conan O’Brien writer in good company. Anyone remember the George Carlin show? At $32.50 a seat, even in a recession, the price is well worth it.
Friday: Special Guests @ The Sacramento Comedy Spot, 9pm
Sacramento’s best long form improv group welcomes two guests to the cozy confines of the ‘Spot, hometown boy Jeff Sloniker and top-notch comedian and impressionist James Adomian. Sloniker has appeared with myriad improv groups throughout LA and has an upcoming role on the Comedy Central series “Reno 911.” Adomian is an in-demand actor/comedian whose lineup of impressions are second to none. At $10 a ticket, you better get yours now before the small space sells out. Also, if you’re interested in doing impressions yourself, Adomian will be holding an impressions workshop Saturday at noon. Check out http://www.saccomedyspot.com for details.
Friday-Saturday: Comedysportz and Faulkner @ Comedysportz Sacramento, 8pm
Join Comedysportz for fast-paced, hilarious, family-friendly, improvisational comedy at 8pm on Friday and Saturday, with special long-form improv group Faulkner at 10pm on Friday. Call ahead to reserve your tickets and save $2 off admission.
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I cannot believe Bobcat Goldthwait is still alive. Louis CK is still my favorite too … he should write a book based on his “Everything is amazing, everybody is disappointed” bit. And now I am going to spend all day reading his bloggage about his USO experiences in Iraq and Kuwait…
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Heard bobcat goldthwait on the radio on the way home. He sounded way less insane than in the 80’s
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I remember the first time I saw Bobcat Goldthwait was on Comedy Tonight. Channel 9 (PBS in SF) was a great source of stand-up comedy, pre-Comedy Central, for those of us too young to go to a club back then.
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