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Tommy Johnagin is one of the best young comics of his generation. With a deadpan delivery and quick, sharp writing he's reminiscent of Louis C.K. only less dark and without all the cursing. His comedy is a mix of observational humor and utter self-deprecation.

Sonic Boom 2014 showcases the new, compositional works of some of British Columbia`s most interesting composers, being performed by some of the best musicians of the Lower Mainland. This 5 day, musical event is comprised of four evening concerts supplemented by workshops, lectures/panel discussions, and a Student Composers' Master Class. This year, the festival features the Erato Ensemble, Heidi Krutzen and John Oliver, as well as an eclectic mix of other new, small ensembles.

Stand-Up Month rages on when Dave Attell returns to Comedy Central in a big way.

HBO released the first teaser for John Oliver's topical half-hour comedy series, LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER, premiering SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other weekly editions debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time on HBO. Check it out below!

UP Comedy Club has just the thing to keep you from crying in your green beer all night this St. Patrick's Day as it welcomes NBC's Undateable Tour to its stage. This one-night-only event features the cast of the new NBC show Undateable, including comedians Chris D'Elia, Brent Morin, Ron Funches and Rick Glassman and is hosted by the show's co-creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence. Each comedian performs his own set, giving you a taste of the humor you can expect when Undateble premieres this spring. The Undateable Tour will be presented on Monday, March 17 at 7pm at the UP Comedy Club, located at 230 W. North Ave 3rd Floor of Piper's Alley, Chicago.

FC commentator and prolific podcaster Joe Rogan returns to Comedy Central in the uncensored world premiere of 'Joe Rogan: Live from the Tabernacle,' debuting tonight, February 28 at Midnight ET/PT.

Sonic Boom 2014 showcases the new, compositional works of some of British Columbia`s most interesting composers, being performed by some of the best musicians of the Lower Mainland. This 5 day, musical event is comprised of four evening concerts supplemented by workshops, lectures/panel discussions, and a Student Composers' Master Class. This year, the festival features the Erato Ensemble, Heidi Krutzen and John Oliver, as well as an eclectic mix of other new, small ensembles.

LAST WEEK TONIGHT WITH JOHN OLIVER will debut SUNDAY, APRIL 27 (11:00-11:30 p.m. ET/PT), with other weekly editions debuting subsequent Sundays at the same time on HBO.

FC commentator and prolific podcaster Joe Rogan returns to Comedy Central in the uncensored world premiere of "Joe Rogan: Live from the Tabernacle," debuting on Friday, February 28 at Midnight ET/PT.

The winners of the Writers Guild of America awards will be revealed in dual ceremonies today, Feb. 1, in Los Angeles and New York City. Today, the nominees for television, film, video games, and more were announced. Check them out below!

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, writer & actress. She is a regular round table guest on Chelsea Lately and was one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show After Lately. Jen's second stand-up album called Hail to the Freaks, successfully hit #13 on the Billboard Charts. She is well known for her role as the narrator in the Funny or Die/HBO cult-hit series Drunk History, which won the jury prize at Sundance Film Festival.

Jen Kirkman is a stand-up comedian, writer & actress. She is a regular round table guest on Chelsea Lately and was one of the stars of the hit-spin-off 'mockumentary' show After Lately. Jen's second stand-up album called Hail to the Freaks, successfully hit #13 on the Billboard Charts. She is well known for her role as the narrator in the Funny or Die/HBO cult-hit series Drunk History, which won the jury prize at Sundance Film Festival.

Comedian, actor, and Vine aficionado Chris D'Elia is back on Comedy Central in the world premiere of 'Chris D'Elia: White Male. Black Comic.' debuting today, December 6 at Midnight ET/PT.

The Writers Guild of America, West (WGAW) and the Writers Guild of America, East (WGAE) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in television, new media, news, radio, promotional writing, and graphic animation during the 2013 season.

Recently named one of Rolling Stone's '50 Funniest People,' Michael Che will bring his stand-up hilarity back to the Comix stage for performances tonight, Nov. 29 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 30 at 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. to round out Thanksgiving weekend in style.

Cobb's Comedy Club and Punch Line San Francisco have announced their Winter 2013-14 lineups. Details below!

Cobb's Comedy Club and Punch Line San Francisco have announced their Winter 2013-14 lineups. Details below!

'Bill Cosby: Far From Finished' extended Blu-ray, DVD, and CD will be released today, November 26.

The party rages on with Adam Devine and his funniest friends as Comedy Central has renewed "Adam Devine's House Party," it was announced today

In 2014 Tanglewood welcomes Andris Nelsonsfor his first festival appearances as BSO Music Director Designate. His first of four concerts with the BSO will be an all-Dvo?ak program, with the composer's symphonic poem The Noonday Witch, the Violin Concerto with soloist Anne-Sophie Mutter, and the Symphony No. 8 (7/11). For his second BSO program on July 19, Maestro Nelsons will be joined by Swedish trumpeter Hakan Hardenberger performing his compatriot Rolf Martinsson's Trumpet Concerto, on a program with music by Brahms and Tchaikovsky. The following Sunday afternoon (7/20), Maestro Nelsons will open his BSO program withChristopher Rouse's Rapture, followed by Lalo'sSymphonie espagnole, with violin soloist Joshua Bell, and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5.