Event

Santa Cruz Comedy Festival

The First Annual Santa Cruz Comedy Festival features a star-studded extravaganza of stand-up comics. This NEXT WAVE of 10 stand-up comics have either been on national television, appeared at comedy festivals around the country or been voted "Best of the Bay Area" by repudiated media sources appear for one night at The Kuumbwa Jazz Center.

Special Kick Off Comedy Art Show:

7-8pm: VIP Party at the Kuumbwa with the world's most celebrated comedian photographer, Dan Dion. As the house photographer for The Fillmore and The Warfield, Dion has photographed over 1000 famous comedians over the years. Tonight he will be showcasing some of his most treasured works. Come join us launch this funny festival.

GENERAL ADMISSION:

8:3010pm: While the headliners rush around Santa Cruz performing at various venues, there is one-way to see them all. The Kuumbwa Jazz Center hosts this year's exciting line-up featuring the next wave of stand-up comic genius. With, Kellen Erskine (America's Got Talent), Andrew Norelli (David Letterman), Red Scott (Co-creator of the podcast Boars, Gore and Swords), Jabari Baraka Davis (Yoshi's, Punchline), Shanti Charan (Punchline), Kevin O'Shea (Punchline), Matt Lieb (Voted Best of the Bay Area), Brendan Lynch (Comedy Central) and DJ Real. Limited Tickets!!

For more information go to www.standupsantacruz.com