Boy, have you been outside recently? It sure is heating up! But boy, we have just the shows to cool you off here at NerdMelt! (Metaphorically; we make no claim to be able to lower your internal temperature. Try a snow cone!)
Friday at 8:00 is Walking the Room’s Live Podcuddle!
It’s the Walking The Room 100th episode show, so they’ve invited back some of our favorite guests. Greg Behrendt and Dave Anthony welcome Patton Oswalt, Brian Posehn, Karen Kilgariff and Paul Gilmartin.
Sold Out!
Saturday at 7:00 stop by the Kids in the Hall | Kids on the Wall Art Show Opening
An art show inspired by the brilliant work of the groundbreaking sketch comedy troupe The Kids In the Hall that takes you to a world of undersexed chicken-ladies, misogynist cabbage heads, and merciless head-crushers captured by artists in paint, pen and ink.
Free!
Sunday at 5:00 is another edition of the Nerdist Writers Panel!
Spend your Sunday afternoons learning from the best at the Nerdist Writers Panel! Join moderator Ben Blacker as he hosts esteemed panelists discussing topics like different types of writing, how they got started, what inspires them, the business side of writing, and more. Panelists will also answer your questions and give some helpful tips and tricks! This series is a must for any hopeful writer in LA, with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit 826LA. Featuring Andrew Miller (developer, The Secret Circle) and Chic Eglee (co-creator, Dark Angel; Powers pilot; the Shield; Walking Dead).
$15
Sunday at 7:00 is Matt Mira’s Day Off!
Matt Mira of the Nerdist Podcast needs a Day Off, so we decided to give him Sundays at Nerdist Theater. Come watch 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!
Monday at 7:30 bring a friend (or two!) to Sex Nerd Sandra presents Open Relationships: Love Outside the Box
Sex Nerd Sandra is the awesomely frank podcast where the endlessly curious sex educator Sandra Daugherty and her comedian co-host Dave Ross explore the fascinating world of human sexuality. With tell-all interviews, juicy topics, tips and more, Sandra and Dave keep it fun, keep it sex-positive and keep it real.
What? Sex and relationships with more than one person at a time!? That’s crazy talk! Or is it? Join Sandra, Dave and experienced poly players as they explore the hot topic of loving outside the box. Topics include ninja negotiating, your relationship style, polyamory benefits and pitfalls and “what’s the opposite of jealousy?” Dear Newt Gingrich, I hope you’re listening!
$8 in advance, $10 at the door!
Monday at 9:30, venture to The Nerdist Writers Panel presents The Javi Games!
Spend an evening in the garrulous company of writer/director Javier Grillo-Marxuach as he discusses his new comic book series, Ramiel: Wrath of God. But that’s not all! Javi also wrote and directed a short film called Reverse Parthinogenesis. We’ll screen that film and talk with its stars Amber Benson and Adam Busch. Need more? Javi also created the beloved ABC Family series The Middleman, and who knows? Maybe some of the stars of that show might make an appearance!
$15!
Wednesday at 8:30 it’s The Meltdown with Jonah and Kumail!
This week, hosts with the mosts Jonah Ray and Kumail Nanjiani welcome Rory Scovel, Amber Preston, Michelle Biloon, Mr. Goodnight, Guy Branum, Timmy Williams, and The Sklar Brothers!
Just $8!
Thursday at 8:00 is this month’s edition of RISK! Storytelling Show!
RISK! is the show where people tell true stories they never thought they’d dare to share in public– stories they’d normally only tell to close friends. At the RISK! Live shows, the brightest stars of TV, film and literature drop their usual act and show a side of themselves you’ve never seen before. RISK! Live in LA is hosted by comedians Kumail Nanjiani and Pete Holmes. This month’s theme: “Turning the Tables,” with guests Dylan Brody, Justine Barron, Tim Heidecker, Joe Wengert, and more!
$8 in advance, $10 at the door!
Thank you all so much for your continued support of the theater. Follow us on Twitter and track us on our blog for more info about any of these shows!
