Comedy

Comedian Beth Stelling smiles in a close-up portrait against a dark red background.

No Glass Ceiling

July 1, 2026

DNA profiles comedian Beth Stelling, whose sharp stand-up, national TV credits and relentless work ethic bring her to Felton Music Hall.

It’s All Rock and Roll

Tonight! Bay Area comedian and musician Phil Johnson brings his musical comedy act to Woodhouse Blending & Brewing in Santa Cruz, 7:30pm

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Send in the Lagoonies

The Blue Lagoonies celebrate 20 years of free weekly comedy in Santa Cruz, building a loyal following and launching local stand-up talent.

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Netflix Comedian Takes on ICE

Cristela Alonzo plays the Rio Theatre Friday In her 2025 Netflix stand-up special, comedian Cristela Alonzo riffed on everything from family vacations to getting into...

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Camera. Lights. Ssss

The Comedians With Disabilities Act takes center stage in a new documentary filming in Santa Cruz, highlighting comedy, accessibility, and unapologetic voices.

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Mr. Clean

Kellen Erskine, who has appeared on numerous national shows, will hone a new hour of comedy at the intimate Actors’ Theatre on Oct. 22.

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Spark of Laughter

DNA and fellow local comedian Michael Booth will host the inaugural Laughtopus at Woodhouse Brewery.

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Open Mic Nights: Live, Loose and Local

At open mics throughout the county, Santa Cruzans are out on stage, performing for their friends and neighbors.

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Always on Tour

In spite of her easy 10K times onstage, Paula Poundstone might be best known for her current work on NPR’s Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me! A radio show. Appearing Sept. 19 at the Rio Theatre.

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Yuk It Up

Richard Stockton is a fixture in the local comedy scene, pioneering the revered Planet Cruz Comedy shows that zeroed in on “what’s weird (and funny) about Santa Cruz.”

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Beef Stewed

Our divisiveness grows every day... We come together like a hospital gown. For my age range, that shows way too much ass.

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Tragedy + Time

Aaron Foster’s show at the Actors’ Theatre on June 4 will be a one-man dive into the deep end with nothing but a mic as a flotation device.

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Comedy Connoisseur

Every comic has their origin story, but for headliner Brad Williams, his path to the stage was a singular adventure.

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