New Project: “Infantile”

Hey, here’s me as a baby. I know, adorable. I’ve recently hung out with some really cool kids and thought “what a great time to be a person”. Then I thought, “what were other comedians like as babies?” Then I thought, “what did other comedians LOOK like as babies”.

And with that I start a general inquiry. Any comedian or fan that has a picture of a comedian as a baby, please post it here, blog it, or send it to ojpatterson [at] yahoo [dot] com. Thanks. 

4/28. Comedy @ 50 Mason Social House. 50 Mason St. SF. Free. 7PM. Featuring Greg Asdourian, Bryant Hicks, OJ Patterson, Ben Kolina, Sergio Barajas, Dash Kwaitkowski, Lyall Behrens, Matt Rathbun, and Varun Rajan. Hosted by Joe Gorman? 

4/26. Showcase/Interview Show/Open Mic @ Vitus. 201 Broadway. Oakland. Free. 7:00-9:30PM. Featuring Kurt Weitzmann, Howard Stone, Jessica Sele and Zeke Greenwald. Special Guest: Ron Funches. Hosted by OJ Patterson. Presented by Sylvan Productions.

You are cordially invited to the Sylvan Showcase, a one-of-a-kind comedy carnaval in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (he knows), the Sylvan Showcase provides ample introduction to the greater Bay Area comedy community. Following each act, a cool interview provides further jokes, elaboration and entertainment. 

This week’s spotlight performers:

Kurt Weitzmann (bombastic satirist, ignorance enthusiast)

Howard Stone (Brass bohem, off center philosopher ).

Jessica Sele (Bemusing syncopation, hilarious, self-aware)

Zeke Greenwald (forthcoming, odd, barefoot, Sylvan Productions)

&

Special Guest

Ron Funches (Portlandish, soft-spoken, hard-hitter)

Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 7:00-8:15pm. Sign-up: 6:30pm. 

Of course, Vitus wouldn’t be Vitus without the food, drinks and pinball, available in abundance. Free show, cheap food, and cheap drinks is a no brainer.

So come, relax, hang out, participate, get involved and get in to it. 

Thank You.

- Sylvan Productions

4/24. LOL for LLS @ Milk Bar. 1840 Haight St. SF. Free (donations). 8PM. Featuring OJ Patterson, Vince Mancini, Leslie Small, Kaseem Bentley, Josh Marcus, Paul Sanford, Matt Lieb, Alex Q. Huffman, Alison Stevenson, Ivan Hernandez, Joe Gorman, and Stefan Davis. Hosted by Eric Barry. Advanced Donations: Here.

Prepare to laugh your collars into permanent pop-dom, as San Francisco comics hit the stage for LOL for LLS, a fundraiser for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society as part of the 2012 Mr. Marina Competition.

12 of San Francisco’s funniest young comedians will come together April 24, along with host and Mr. Marina finalist Eric Barry for a night of hilarious standup comedy. All proceeds from the event will go towards Eric’s fundraising efforts, one of the criterion upon which the Mr. Marina finalists are judged.

Mr. Marina is a fundraising competition poking fun at the stereotypes of San Francisco’s Marina District, while raising money for LLS. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society helps blood cancer patients live better, longer lives through cancer research and community programs.

 

Hosted by Eric Barry

The event will be held at Milk on Haight/Stanyan. 10% of all bar proceeds will also benefit Eric’s fundraising campaign. Comedian Stefan Davis will also be donating 50% of sales from his comedy CD at the event. All donations (including ticket purchases) are tax-deductible. 

The event is free, but we strongly encourage you to show your support for blood cancer research by purchasing a paying ticket or making an in-person donation at the event.

4/5. Showcase/Interview Show/Open Mic @ Vitus. 201 Broadway. Oakland. Free. 7:00-9:30PM. Featuring Nina G, Jesse Elias, Bryan Moore and Andrew Moore. Hosted by OJ Patterson. 

Hello and Good Evening,

You are cordially invited to the Sylvan Showcase, a one-of-a-kind comedy carnaval in the heart of downtown Oakland. Hosted by OJ Patterson (he knows), the Sylvan Showcase provides ample introduction to the greater Bay Area comedy community. Following each act, a cool interview provides further jokes, elaboration and entertainment. 

This week’s spotlight performers:

Nina G (World’s Only Female Stuttering Comedian, fierce, charming, inspiring, hilarious, Comedians With Disabilities Act)
Jesse Elias (Bay Area’s prodigy, unparalleled genius, Everything Jamboree)
Bryan Moore (smooth, universal, cool, Fresh Kid of Comedy)
and Andrew Moore (no relation, goofball musical comedy, Sylvan Productions)

Also, accompanying the merrymaking is of course: you. All comedians, hobbyist, amateur or professional, are welcome to participate limited open mic happening from 7:00-8:15pm. Sign-up: 6:30pm. 

Of course, Vitus wouldn’t be Vitus without the food, drinks and pinball, available in abundance. Free show, cheap food, and cheap drinks is a no brainer.

So come, relax, hang out, participate, get involved and get in to it. 

Thank You.

- Sylvan Productions

(via Facebook)

3/26. Comedy @ Farley’s East. 33 Grand Ave. Oakland. Free. 7PM. Featuring Dave Thomason, Lydia Popovich, Shanti Charan, Karinda Dobbins, Nina G, David Gborie, Amy Miller, OJ Patterson and Ivan Hernandez. Hosted Kelly Anneken.

[Best show ever or best show ever? Free. East Bay. This is totally a show for the funemployed.]

3/22. Edwin Li @ SF Comedy Cellar. 222 Hyde St. SF. $5. 8PM. Featuring Cameron Vannini, Lyall Behrns, Kollin Holts, Matt Lieb and OJ Patterson. Hosted by Sergio Barajas. Presented by Strange Brothers Productions.

After our last show sold out we’re back for round two for our twice a month showcase featuring the best in Underground SF Comedy.

Edwin Li headlines SF Comedy Cellar. Edwin began working as a comic at the age of 16. Which has led to shows at S.F. Sketchfest and Las Vegas Comedy Festival. Featuring is local favorite Cameron Vanini who has been tearing up the scene for the past couple years. Becoming a SF Punchline regular.

We also have special guest musician-comedian Matt Leib. Along with O.J. Patterson (Courting Comedy, opened for Hannibal Burress)and Kollin Holtz (Comedy Store, AAU Stand up Comedy).

Back are Strange Brothers themselves, resident comic Lyall Behrens and Sergio Barajas to hold down hosting duties.

(Via Facebook)