This week at the NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics in Los Angeles there are three — count them, THREE — amazing free shows on Saturday, May 4, Harmontown moves to Sunday, and the Nerdist Open Mic moves to Monday. So get out your calendar, write this all down, and then prepare for awesome all week long.
May 4th at 4pm it’s Stonecutters LA!
Fans of The Simpsons: come on down to The NerdMelt Showroom every first Saturday of the month to answer two rounds of trivia questions with your fellow Springfield residents for a chance to win some sort of prize — which may be edible or inedible! Expect special guests to drop in and screenings of everyone favorite episodes!
Hosted by NerdMelt’s own John Ungaro and Mo Fathelbab.
FREE.
May 4th at 7pm it’s NerdTerns Present: Cinco De Melto!
The interns of The Nerdist Showroom at Meltdown Comics present a cavalcade of comedy featuring sketches and stand up performances that celebrate all the things that have to do with the Fifth of May on the Fourth of May. It sounds kind of confusing, which is why FREE BEER will be served!
Hosted by Jake Baumgart and Adam Murray.
FREE.
May 4th at 8:30pm it’s The Cossbysweater Album Release Party!
Come join Cossbysweater as they celebrate the release of their brand new musical comedy album! With special guests: Alyssandra Nightwonger, Rainman, and Karen Kilgraff!
FREE.
May 5th at 8pm it’s Harmontown!
What is Harmontown? It’s awesome. It’s unique. It’s one of a kind. It’s something only Dan Harmon (creator of Community and the upcoming Rick and Morty) and Jeff B. Davis (Whose Line is it Anyway) can do. It’s a different show every time and it’s every week. Lucky us! Playing Dungeons and Dragons? It’s happened. Dan Harmon freestyle rapping? Yup, that too. Calling Chevy Chase from stage? Happened…more than once. A celebrity guest? Allison Brie, Donald Glover, and Gillian Jacobs among others have all stopped in. Getting super personal with an intimate audience? Always. It’s Harmontown. It’s awesome. It’s unique. Don’t miss a single week.
$10.
May 6th at 8pm it’s Nerdist Open Mic!
Come watch Matt Mira and Paul Cibis host this comedy free-for-all. You’ll see brand new comics, comics you know and love trying out new material (Chris Hardwick and Kumail Nanjiani are frequent drop ins), and the magic that is live comedy.
FREE.
May 7th at 8pm it’s Sleight of Mouth with Justin Willman!
It’s a late night-style talk show, hosted by magician Justin Willman (Food Network’s Cupcake Wars, The Nerdist Channel), in the back of a comic book store. Enough said! May 7 features Nick Thune, Rove McManus, and more!
For ages 16 and over!
Online in advance or $10 at the door.
May 8th at 8:30pm it’s The Meltdown Show with Jonah and Kumail!
Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani helm the good ship Meltdown every single Wednesday, to host the show that’s been named one of the best live shows in LA by LA Weekly, Splitsider, and more. At The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail, you’ll see some of the biggest comics, up and coming acts just before they get famous, and as always, surprise drop-ins that will knock your socks off. May 8, catch Rove McManus, Paul Danke, Levi MacDougall, Whitmer Thomas, Pete Holmes, a special guest, and more!
$8.
May 9th at 7:30pm it’s The Joe Starr Show Starring Joe Starr!
If you want your variety shows to have more robots, sexually appealing hosts, and opinions about elves (they’re stupid), this is your show. Joe Starr and his cohost/stage friend Chris Yule are your guides for segments like ‘Transformers Talk! With Hugo Chavez,” “Zooey Deschanel Explains St. Patrick’s Day,” and ‘The Top 5 Men My Wife Would Rather Be Banging,” along with lots of special guests and musical acts. Featuring John Ford, Erika Ishii, and Asterios Kokkinos. With special guests: Rhea Butcher (Bridgetown Comedy Festival), Brock Wilbur (28 Years Later, Your Friends Close), and Cameron Esposito (Put Your Hands Together).
Online in advance or $10 at the door.
May 9th at 9pm it’s This Show Is Your Show with Matt Bennett!
This show is more than a show. It’s your show. Matt Bennett (Victorious, The Virginity Hit) presents a night featuring Matt Bennett, Matt Bennett’s friends, and even some special guests, for an hour of music, comedy, interviews, and general Matt Bennett-ness. May 9, catch:Â Jon Daly, Tyler Scruggs, Nick Rasmussen, Zack Pearlman, Sela Shiloni, Tremendosaur, and more!
Online in advance or $10 at the door.
 Thank you all so much for your continued support of the showroom. Follow us on Twitter and track us on our blog for more info about any of these shows!
