Sat 3/28 - 11:30pm

Big Jay Oakerson

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Special Event Big Jay Oakerson is one of the most beloved and easily recognizable comedians working today. His laid-back style and dirty delivery are the signature marks of his comedy. Jay’s career spans two decades, starting in Philadelphia as a “comic’s comic” before rising mainstream fame in New York. Constantly touring the country, Jay has been a part of some of the biggest comedy festivals including Moontower, Bonnaroo, RockStar Energy Drink's Mayhem Fest, Gathering of the Juggalos, Funny or Die’s Oddball Festival. He has wowed audiences at the prestigious Just For Laughs Montreal festival an impressive four times, both on The Nasty Show and with his solo show, The American Storyteller. Most recently, he has been playing yearly on the hit Vegas sold out festival SkankFest, which Jay helps produce. Every week, Jay co-host's “The Bonfire” alongside Bob Kelly on Radio Sirius XM 95 Monday through Thursday 6-8pm EST. He is also the co-host of two wildly popular podcasts “Legion of Skanks” with Luis J. Gomez and Dave Smith and “The SDR (Sex, Drugs & Rock & Roll) Show” with Ralph Sutton both on The Gas Digital Network. On the screen, Jay has been featured on “This Is Not Happening” with Ari Shaffir, “Comedy Underground” with Dave Attell, FX’s Emmy winning “Louie”, “Inside Amy Schumer”, and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” & Conan O’Brien. Longtime fans of Jay’s will also remember him as Neil, the sexually ambiguous owner of a NYC rock club, on IFC’s “Z-Rock”, and from his appearances on Comedy Central's “Premium Blend”, “Comedy Central Presents” and “Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn”. Jay’s debut hour special "Big Jay Oakerson: Live At Webster Hall" premiered on Comedy Central in 2016 and was filmed at the legendary music venue in New York City to provide the perfect heavy metal vibe for the show. Jay's comedy is raw, compelling and honest to the core, as he takes viewers on a journey of brutal truths. His second special premiered in 2018 as part of “The Degenerates” on Netflix and filmed in Las Vegas. Jay has also recorded 3 comedy albums on Comedy Central Records, “The Crowdwork Sessions: What’s Your F@#king Deal?! Volumes 1 & 2” which captures Jay’s raunchy, off-the-cuff essence with a full hour of crowdwork; and Jay’s first album, “An American Storyteller”, a one-hour onslaught of unbridled raunchy rock n' roll hilarity. This year, Jay returns as the king of crowd work with his 2-part special, “THEM / THEY” available now on YouTube.

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Mon 2/9 - 8:30pm

Stand-Up Comedy Class

at Tempe Improv

Comedyschools.com is the longest-running comedy workshop in the Valley. Now in its twenty-fourth year, Comedyschools has seen its students go from the very first class to national television. Past students have become regulars on Saturday Night Live and long-term cast members on TV shows, including The Walking Dead! Our alumni have been seen on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Conan, HBO, and more. Head Instructor Tony Vicich is a former touring stand-up comic who appeared on classic stand-up shows, Evening at the Improv, MTV ½ Hour Comedy Hour, The Showtime Comedy All Stars, and Comedy Central. Stand-up comedy workshops at Comedyschools.com are not exclusive to aspiring comics. They are open to all, including CEOs, salespeople, and those seeking a fun and unique experience. Our workshops are designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and aspirations, proving that comedy is for everyone. Check out a free intro, and see if we are for you! For schedules and your questions, go to www.comedyschools.com Or email us at comedyschools@hotmail.com Or call direct at (818) 571-5653 MONDAYS & TUESDAYS // 7:30 PM - 10 PM Monday - January 5th - Beginning of 1st Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) January 6th January 12th & 13th January 19th & 20th January 26th & 27th February 2nd & 3rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, February 4th @ 7:30 PM Monday - February 9th - Beginning of 2nd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) February 10th February 16th & 17th February 23rd & 24th March 2nd & 3rd March 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, March 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - March 16th - Beginning of 3rd Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) March 17th March 23rd & 24th March 30th & 31st April 6th & 7th April 13th & 14th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, April 15th @ 7:30 PM Monday - April 20th - Beginning of 4th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) April 21st April 27th & 28th May 4th & 5th May 11th & 12th May 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, May 20th @ 7:30 PM Monday - May 25th - Beginning of 5th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) May 26th June 1st & 2nd June 8th & 9th June 15th & 16th June 22nd & 23rd Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, June 24th @ 7:30 PM Monday - June 29th - Beginning of 6th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) June 30th July 6th & 7th July 13th & 14th July 20th & 21st July 27th & 28th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, July 29th @ 7:30 PM Monday - August 3rd - Beginning of 7th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) August 4th August 10th & 11th August 17th & 18th August 24th & 25th August 30th & September 1st Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, September 2nd @ 7:30 PM Monday - September 7th - Beginning of 8th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) September 8th September 14th & 15th September 21st & 22nd September 28th & 29th October 5th & 6th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, October 7th @ 7:30 PM Monday - October 12th - Beginning of 9th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) October 13th October 19th & 20th October 26th & 27th November 2nd & 3rd October 9th & 10th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, November 11th @ 7:30 PM Monday - November 16th - Beginning of 10th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) November 17th November 23rd & 24th November 30th & December 1st December 8th December 15th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, December 16th @ 7:30 PM Monday - December 21st - Beginning of 11th Round (FREE INTRO CLASS) December 22nd December 28th & 29th January 4th & 5th January 11th & 12th January 18th & 19th Class Clowns Show @ Tempe Improv: Wednesday, January 20th [2027] @ 7:30 PM *Each round is 5 weeks / 10 classes long.*

Thu 2/12 - 8:00pm

Pauly Shore

at Tempe Improv

Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the airwaves to major fan approval. He went on to star in films and comedy specials.

Thu 2/12 - 8:30pm

Pauly Shore

at Tempe Improv

Pauly Shore tasted super-stardom in 1990 when his MTV show “Totally Pauly” hit the airwaves to major fan approval. The show ran for six years, leading Pauly to a one-hour HBO comedy special, “Pauly Does Dallas,” and starring roles in films like “Jury Duty,” “In the Army Now,” “Bio-Dome,” “Encino Man,” “Son In Law,” and “A Goofy Movie.” Pauly went on to produce and star in several of his own projects, including “Pauly Shore is Dead,” as well as the comedy specials “Vegas is My Oyster,” on Showtime starring Andy Dick, Tom Green, Bobby Lee, and “Pauly-Tics,” on Showtime starring Herman Cain and Larry King. In 2014, he released “Pauly Shore Stands Alone,” a true-life road documentary that follows Pauly as he performs in obscure towns throughout Wisconsin while dealing with his personal life. It appeared on Showtime and is available on Amazon Prime and YouTube. Other recent projects include Adam Sandler's "Sandy Wexler," the short film "Sin City Psycho” Dreamworks’ animated “The Big Trip,” Lionsgate’s animated film “The Little Penguin: Pororo's Dinosaur Island Adventure” and the indie feature “How it Ends” starring Whitney Cummings, Olivia Wilde, Nick Kroll and more. Pauly also starred in the movie “Guest House,” which is currently streaming on Netflix (digital and on-demand). In 2022, Pauly voices characters in Dreamworks’ “Pinocchio: A True Story” and “My Sweet Monster.” Pauly released a series of video interviews in 2017 called the “Pauly Shore Podcast Show.” His guests included Judd Apatow, Iliza Shlesinger, Bob Saget and more. Pauly also hosted a podcast called “Pauly Shore’s Random Rants” which you can find on Bill Burr's All Things Comedy, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and YouTube. Pauly also creates fun content for his fans, including a five minute workout show called Sweatin with the Wiez, recreation of iconic movie scenes called “Classic Scenes from Classic Movies” and music videos with his band “Pauly Shore and The Crustys” - all of which can be seen on YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. The Crustys just released their first LP, available only at paulyshore.com. Apart from actively touring the country with his stand-up comedy, Pauly is currently the host of the Jam in the Van podcast and is working on a documentary of his life that spans the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s along with a memoir called "How'd You Expect Me to Turn Out" and a one man show about his life entitled "Stick with the Dancing: Funny Stories From my Childhood".