Scarlett Johansson Presents: Opening Night of Ghost In The Shell

Friday, March 31 at UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum Cafe



It's going down! If you're in Los Angeles, and you want to see some super-fun Asian American comedy, come on out this Friday to Scarlett Johansson Presents: Opening Night of Ghost in the Shell, the much-anticipated final show in the wildly successful "Scarlett Johansson Presents..." series at Upright Citizens Brigade. The evening, hosted by Will Choi and Keiko Agena, promises standup, sketch, improv and a very special one-time-only presentation of "Ghost in the Shell: The Musical"! You do not want to miss this.

It's happening March 31 at UCB Sunset's Inner Sanctum Cafe. Here are some more details:

Aziz Ansari to host Saturday Night Live

'Master of None' star will make his SNL hosting debut on January 21.



Comedian Aziz Ansari is set to make his hosting debut on Saturday Night Live later this month.

It was announced Tuesday that the creator and star of Master of None will take up hosting duties on the January 21 episode of NBC's hallowed sketch comedy institution, joined by musical guest Big Sean.

Well, it's about time.

There have been only three hosts of Asian descent -- Jackie Chan and Lucy Liu, both back in 2000, and Bruno Mars in 2012 -- in Saturday Night Live's 42-year history. Ansari will be the fourth, and the first ever host of South Asian descent.

20 Years of Stir-Friday Night

Saturday, June 27 at Stage 773 in Chicago



Chicagooooooo! Stir-Friday Night, the Chicago-based Asian American comedy troupe, is celebrating their 20th anniversary. Established in 1995, the group's notable alumni include the likes of Danny Pudi, Steven Yeun, Mary Sohn Christine Lin and Rasika Mathur. To celebrate two decades of laughs, you're invited to a special one-night-only event celebrating their 20th anniversary. It's happening Saturday, June 27 at Stage 773.

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SF JACL presents 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors

Saturday, February 28 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center



The famed 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors sketch comedy troupe is celebrating its 20th anniversary season. If you're in the Bay this Saturday, February 28, you can catch a night of old and new sketches at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Here's more info:

Stir-Friday Night Presents Turn Down Pho Wok

A Sketch Comedy Revue, Saturdays at Theater Wit, September 13 - October 11



Hey, Chicago! Stir-Friday Night is one of the nation's premier Asian American comedy troupes. Established in 1995, SFN is an ensemble made up of Asian American actors, writers, and improvisers. From now until October 11, you can catch their latest sketch comedy revue, Turn Down Pho Wok, at Theater Wit.

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18 Mighty Mountain Warriors in San Diego

April 18-20 at Mission Valley UltraStar Cinemas



Hey, San Diego! Catch a live multi-media performance by the award-winning sketch comedy troupe 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors, presented by Pacific Arts Movement in partnership with Mo'olelo Performing Arts Company. It's happening April 18-20 at Mission Valley UltraStar Cinemas. Kim Jong Un? Lorde's Asian boyfriend? Katy Perry performing as a Geisha? Nothing is too sacred for 18MMW. Here's more info:

Whole lotta sketch comedy goin' on

Lots of sketch comedy happening in L.A. this week... 18 Mighty Mountain Warriors ("the world's most psychotic Asian American comedy troupe") presents the world premiere of "Just Like White People," an all new sketch comedy show that is "SAVAGELY FUNNY yet STRANGELY CIVILIZED." I have no idea what that means, but I like it. Come see: