The Gundo Comedy Festival returns to celebrate its 5th Year of making El Segundo laugh. This year proves to be bigger and better than ever, with incredibly talented line-ups and several new venues that have been added including The Old Town Patio, Smoky Hollow Roasters, and the Automobile Driving Museum. See details below or click to view The Gundo Comedy Festival 2019 schedule here.
Comedian and El Segundo resident Dave Williamson founded the festival in 2015. This year’s festival will take place between May 14-19, 2019 with both free and Ticketed shows available to the community as well as passes for businesses interested in treating their employees to a good laugh (or two!). Learn more about creator Dave Williamson in our Good in Gundo Nomination here.
Dave Williamson has created a great community event in the Gundo Comedy Fest, with laughs for all ages. My family has attended each year and have been proud sponsors. Thanks for all the good times Dave!
Drew Boyles, Mayor, El Segundo
The festival has featured many of the industry’s top comedians and this year will be no different. Last year’s performers included Preacher Lawson (Finalist on America’s Got Talent and America’s Got Talent Champions), Danny Jolles (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Lachlan Patterson (Last Comic Standing finalist), Kelsey Cook (The Tonight Show), Bert Kreischer (Netflix), among several other national headliners.
This community and it’s unique venues have really embraced the festival, and Dave is excited to grow it bigger and better each year.
The Gundo Comedy Festival Line-up 2019
Note: Use the links below to learn more about each event (and see video previews of comedians participating). Please RSVP via the Facebook event links (not required, but appreciated) so the event organizer can properly prepare! If you’ve already RSVP’d or if you have a guaranteed seat at one of the events you’re all set! Tickets can be purchased at the door or online in advance at a discount (see links below).
If you’re limited on time, we highly recommend The Blind Barber Show on Thursday at 8 pm at the Automobile Driving Museum (multiple comedians) or one of the South Bay Customs events (Saturday night). We also recommend sending your kids to the 11:00 am show on Saturday at The El Segundo Teen Center.
I grew up in El Segundo where I was spoiled with great weather, friendly neighbors, and Mayberry vibes. I didn’t know I was missing anything until The Gundo Comedy Festival came along. I loved going so much, it inspired me to become a comedian myself!
Maddie Stocks
Tuesday, May 14
Trivia with Comedian Ryan Budds! Tuesday, May 14 @ 7 pm @ Brewport Tap House (Free)
Tuesday, May 14
“Crafts n Laughs” Stand Up Comedy Showcase Tuesday, May 14 @ 9:15 pm @ Flights Beer Bar (Free)
Wednesday, May 15
Live Podcast: Bert Kreischer’s Bertcast Wednesday, May 15 @ 12 pm @ El Segundo Brewing Company (Free)
Wednesday, May 15
“Live at the Purple Orchid” Stand Up Comedy Showcase Wednesday, May 15 @ 8 pm @ Purple Orchid Tiki Lounge (Free)
Thursday, May 16
“The Blind Barber Show” Stand Up Comedy Showcase Thursday, May 16 @ 8 pm @ Automobile Driving Museum ($20)
Friday, May 17
“Westside Comedy Theater Presents” Stand Up Comedy Showcase Friday, May 17 @ 7:00 pm @ The Old Town Patio ($20)
Friday, May 17
“First Timers Podcast Presents” Stand Up Comedy Showcase Friday, May 17 @ 9:00 pm @ Smoky Hollow Roasters ($20)
Saturday, May 18
Comedy Show for Kids – Comedic Juggler Michael Rayner Saturday, May 18 @ 11:00 am @ The El Segundo Teen Center (Free)
Saturday, May 18
Stand-up: Comedy & Magic Club Presents Saturday, May 18 @ 7 pm @ South Bay Customs ($20)
Saturday, May 18
Stand-up: Comedians You Should Know @ 9:30 pm @ South Bay Customs ($20)
Sunday, May 19
Stand-up: “Giggle Water” Festival Finale @ 8 pm @ R6 Distilling ($20)
Click here to see all events by The Gundo Comedy Festival and/or subscribe to the Calendar.
About the Festival:
- Several of LA’s top show producers will be bringing their Stand Up line-ups to various local venues. Some of the producers are The Comedy & Magic Club, Westside Comedy Theater, The Blind Barber’s Secret Show, Comedian’s You Should Know, Crafts n’ Laughs, and Giggle Water Comedy Show.
- A free Kid’s show with world renown entertainer Michael Rayner, who has performed comedic juggling and stunts on Sesame Street and David Letterman’s show, will take place at the Teen Center.
- Comedian Bert Kreischer (Travel Channel, Showtime, Comedy Central) returns to record his popular podcast “BertCast” live at the El Segundo Brewing Co. Past guests of his at the festival have included actor Jaleel White (Family Matters), Joy Taylor (FS1’s Undisputed), and several of his fellow comics.
- We’ve partnered with El Segundo’s Park & Recreation Dept to provide FREE DROP-OFF BABYSITTING to local residents who purchase tickets and attend a show Saturday night. The kids need to be potty-trained and registered in advance.
- We are providing a free private show on Friday @ 5 PM to the residents of Park Vista Apartments in their lounge
About Dave Williamson
Dave Williamson was born into a long line of automobile dealers in Miami, FL. After years of working his way through the family business, he decided he enjoyed making his customers laugh even more than he enjoyed making them deals.
Over the past several years, Dave has performed and excelled in many prestigious Comedy Festivals and competitions throughout the U.S., earning him a full tour schedule. In 2012, Dave was deemed by the Miami New Times as “Miami’s Best Comedian”. That same year he released his highly rated debut CD “Thicker than Water” through Stand Up Records, and made his national TV Stand Up debut on NickMom’s “NickMom Night Out”. Most of 2013 and 2014 were spent touring North America with his family in a 25 Foot Travel Trailer, which was documented in his own series of shorts on Nickelodeon’s NickMom channel. Dave was a coordinator on the South Beach Comedy Festival, one of the largest in the country, for 3 years before moving to El Segundo.
You can see Dave regularly at all of the famed Los Angeles comedy clubs as well as producing his own shows.
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