SF Sketchfest 2014

The 2014 SF Sketchfest Comedy Festival returns to San Francisco once again with 18 highly anticipated days of comedians, improv and stand-up. But there’s no need to break the bank for a few laughs.

Highlights of the cheaper shows for 2014 include tributes to cast of Napoleon Dynamite and Tenacious D at the Castro Theater (both 1/23 for $25), Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald of Kids in the Hall (1/24 – $25), Tribute to Key & Peele (1/25 – $25), A “Farewell Futurama” tribute with producers and cast members (2/6 – $25), Team Coco Live with Andy Richter (2/1 $25), Inside Inside Amy Schumer (2/6 – $25).

Sold Out Shows? If a show is marked “Sold Out” there may be a limited number of tickets available at the venue the night of the show – A wait list will begin approximately 90 minutes before showtime.

>> Read on for a full list of SF Sketchfest comedy, movies and events for $25 or less between January 23 and February 9, 2014.

SF Sketchfest 2014:
Just the shows that are $25 or less

Day 1: Thursday, January 23

Day 1 Schedule

“Napoleon Dynamite” 10th Anniversary ($25)
Film screening and conversation/Q&A with cast members Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Efren Ramirez (Pedro) and Jon Gries (“Uncle Rico”)
Castro Theatre | 7:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Tenacious D: An Evening of Conversation, Clips and Songs with Jack Black and Kyle Gass, moderated by Paul F. Tompkins ($25)
Castro Theatre | 9:30 PM

Day 2: Friday, January 24

Day 2 Schedule

Dave Foley and Kevin McDonald ($25)
Brava Theater Center | 7:30 PM

Iron Comic with Nato Green and Moshe Kasher ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Phoebe Robinson & Sara Schaefer ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

The Realest Real Housewives with Frange and Stern ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

The Great Debate: Girls vs. Golden Girls ($15)
Stage Werx | 8:00 PM

Talkies with George Chen (Jan 24) ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

Gelmania with Brett Gelman ($20)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Heidecker & Wood ($25)
Rickshaw Stop | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 24 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Stands Up (Jan 24 early show) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 8:00 PM

The Mission Position with Matt Lieb and Kate Willett ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

Stand-Up Spotlight: Joe Mande ($15)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

Dead Authors with Paul F. Tompkins and guest Thomas Lennon ($25)
Brava Theater Center | 10:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 24 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Dominic Dierkes & DC Pierson ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 10:15 PM

SF Sketchfest Stands Up (Jan 24 late show) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 10:15 PM

313 Improv with Cole Stratton: 140 Characters ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

Jenny Slate & Friends ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 10:30 PM

Smug Shift with Brent Weinbach and Moshe Kasher ($25)
Verdi Club | 10:30 PM

Day 3: Saturday, January 25

Day 3 Schedule

On Cinema with Tim Heidecker & Gregg Turkington ($20)
Roxie Theatre | 12:00 PM

Superego ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 1:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Tribute to Key & Peele: A Conversation with Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Comedy Film Nerds Podcast with Graham Elwood and Chris Mancini ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Farewell, Futurama! ($25)
Marines Memorial Theatre | 1:00 PM

Laughspin Podcast Live hosted by Dylan Gadino and Lauren Ashley Bishop ($15)
Dark Room | 4:00 PM

Totally Looped (Saturday) ($25)
Roxie Theatre | 4:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Dominic Dierkes & DC Pierson ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 7:00 PM

The Midnight Show with guest host TJ Miller ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 7:30 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Jan 25 early show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 7:30 PM

Big Terrific with Jenny Slate, Gabe Liedman, Max Silvestri and Friends ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Natasha Leggero in London! Paris! Costco! ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Cynic Cave with George Chen and Kevin O’Shea (Jan 25) ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

Bayside Myself ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 8:00 PM

David Koechner (8pm) ($25)
Independent | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 25 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Phoebe Robinson & Sara Schaefer ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 9:15 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 25 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Attractive Camp with Nicole Calasich ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Jan 25 late show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Improv Showcase (Jan 25) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 10:15 PM

Tim Heidecker & Neil Hamburger ($25)
Verdi Club | 10:30 PM

Invite Them Up with Eugene Mirman and Bobby Tisdale ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 10:30 PM

Shitty Jobs with The Blank Experience ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

David Koechner (10:30pm) ($25)
Independent | 10:30 PM

Totally J/K with Joe Mande and Noah Garfinkel ($15)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 11:45 PM

Tournament of Nerds ($15)
Dark Room | 11:55 PM

Day 4: Sunday, January 26

Day 4 Schedule

An Afternoon with The Venture Bros. ($20)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Baby Talk with Jensen Karp and Dan Levy ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Talkin’ Toons with Rob Paulsen ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 4:00 PM

Deep Shit Podcast with Baron Vaughn ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

Totally Looped (Sunday) ($25)
Old movies with new improvised dialog with Dan Castellaneta (Homer from The Simpsons) and guests
Roxie Theatre | 4:00 PM

Porchlight, A Storytelling Series ($20)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Bad Movie Night ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

The World of Phil Hendrie ($25)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Funny Shits (Jan 26) ($10)
Rite Spot Cafe | 8:00 PM

Stand-Up Spotlight: James Adomian / Baron Vaughn ($20)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Day 5: Monday, January 27

Day 5 Schedule

Don’t Watch This Show Live! and Femikaze ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Day 6: Tuesday, January 28

Day 6 Schedule

Say Hello To My Little Funny: A Night of Short Films Made By Comedians ($15)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Mortified: Tournament of Angst! ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

3 Woman 1 Woman Show, Pianofight’s “Chardonnay” and Jesse Fernandez Does Some Stuff and Some Other Sh** ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Day 7: Wednesday, January 29

Day 7 Schedule

Monday Happy Hour Comedy on Wednesday with Cara Tramontano ($10)
Cafe Royale | 7:00 PM

Eli Braden and Reformed Whores ($15)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

The Business (Jan 29 Dark Room) ($10)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

BriTANick with BOAT and host Anita Drieseberg ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Day 8: Thursday, January 30

Day 8 Schedule

SF Sketchfest Comedy NightLife ($12)
California Academy of Sciences | 6:00 PM

Improvised Shakespeare Company ($25)
Kanbar Hall at JCCSF | 7:30 PM

Scott Capurro’s Position ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Ronna and Beverly ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Michael McDonald ($20)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 30 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 30 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Day 9: Friday, January 31

Day 9 Schedule

RISK! with Kevin Allison / You’re Whole with Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter ($25)
Brava Theater Center | 7:30 PM

The Groundlings: Personals ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Janine Brito & Ian Karmel ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Storking Comedy with OJ Patterson ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

Singin’ & Pingin’: American Tripps Berlin-Style Ping-Pong and DJ Purple Dance Karaoke Party ($10)
Rickshaw Stop | 8:00 PM

Put Your Hands Together ($20)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Michael Winslow & Rhys Darby: Sound Effects Summit (8pm) ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Guy Branum’s Talk Show The Game Show ($20)
Stage Werx | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 31 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Stands Up (Jan 31 early show) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 8:00 PM

Roderick on the Line with Merlin Mann and John Roderick ($20)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction (Brava Friday) ($25)
Brava Theater Center | 10:00 PM

Get Yucked Up with Andrew Holmgren and David Gborie ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Jan 31 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Guy Branum & Cameron Esposito ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 10:15 PM

SF Sketchfest Stands Up (Jan 31 late show) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 10:15 PM

Michael Winslow & Rhys Darby: Sound Effects Summit (10:30pm) ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 10:30 PM

The Dana Gould Hour ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

Day 10: Saturday, February 1

Day 10 Schedule

Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 11:00 AM

The Adventures of Danny and Mike with Danny Tamberelli and Michael C. Maronna ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Before You Were Funny ($15)
Dark Room | 1:00 PM

Accordingly To Jim Podcast with Jon Glaser ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 1:00 PM

Topics Podcast Live with Michael Ian Black and Michael Showalter ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 1:00 PM

The Tobolowsky Files with Stephen Tobolowsky ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 4:00 PM

The Greatest Event in Festival History with Adam Scott and Lance Bangs ($20)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

Chewin’ It with Kevin and Steve ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Guy Branum & Cameron Esposito ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 7:00 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Feb 1 early show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 7:30 PM

The Meltdown with Kumail Nanjiani and Jonah Ray ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

The Girls with Alison Brie, Cyrina Fiallo and Julianna Guill ($25)
Yoshi’s San Francisco | 8:00 PM

Stardumb! ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Bukkake of Smiles with Matt Braunger and Dana Gould ($25)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Cynic Cave with George Chen and Kevin O’Shea (Feb 1) ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 1 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Improv Showcase (Feb 1) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 8:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Janine Brito & Ian Karmel ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 9:15 PM

The Girls with Alison Brie, Cyrina Fiallo and Julianna Guill ($25)
Yoshi’s San Francisco | 10:00 PM

“Super Troopers” ($15)
Roxie Theatre | 10:00 PM

The Birthday Boys with Unsuspectingly Sponsored By… ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 10:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 1 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Feb 1 late show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

Fun Times With Friends ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

The Romane Event with Paco Romane ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 10:15 PM

Team Coco Live with Andy Richter ($25)
Join Andy Richter and writers and comedians from Conan O’Brien’s late night show for a hilarious evening of stand-up and other typical CONAN-flavored weirdness featuring performances by Andy Richter, writers Andres du Bouchet, Laurie Kilmartin, Jesse Popp and Josh Comers, as well as Ian Edwards and Rory Scovel.
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 10:30 PM

Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction (Verdi Saturday) ($25)
Verdi Club | 10:30 PM

Kate Berlant / Sara Benincasa (Co-Headline) ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

The Business & Friends Late Night ($15)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 11:45 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 1 midnight show) ($15)
Dark Room | 11:55 PM

Day 12: Monday, February 3

Day 12 Schedule

Killing My Lobster and Dale Radio, Hosted by Nicole Calasich ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Day 13: Tuesday, February 4

Day 13 Schedule

Lost Moon Radio and Speechless, Hosted by Trevor Hill ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Avengers of Comedy ($15)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Day 14: Wednesday, February 5

Day 14 Schedule

“Footloose” Dance-Along & Sing-Along 30th Anniversary Party hosted by Henri Mazza ($12)
Rickshaw Stop | 8:00 PM

The Business (Feb 5 Dark Room) ($10)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

Mission CTRL and The Best of Craigslist, Hosted by Matt Morales ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Day 15: Thursday, February 6

Day 15 Schedule

SF Sketchfest Tribute: Alan Arkin in conversation with Kevin Pollak with a 35th Anniversary screening of “The In-Laws” ($25)
Castro Theatre | 7:00 PM

Inside Inside Amy Schumer ($25)
Marines Memorial Theatre | 8:00 PM

Harmontown with Dan Harmon and Jeff B. Davis ($20)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Throwing Shade Podcast with Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Stand-Up Spotlight: Dave Hill / Wil Anderson ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Mike Capozzola in “I ink Alone!” ($15)
Cartoon Art Museum | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 6 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 6 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Day 16: Friday, February 7

Day 16 Schedule

SF Sketchfest and Midnight Mass Present: “Cabin Boy” 20th Anniversary with Chris Elliott and Adam Resnick, hosted by Peaches Christ ($20)
Castro Theatre | 7:30 PM

SF Sketchfest Stands Up (Feb 7 early show) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 7:30 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Emily Heller & Mike Lawrence ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Prompter ($20)
Stage Werx | 8:00 PM

Talkies with George Chen (Feb 7) ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

The Andy Daly Show / Gravid Water ($25)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Bridget Everett Live with special guest Dave Hill ($20)
Rickshaw Stop | 8:00 PM

Todd Barry: Crowd Work Tour ($20)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 7 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

The Fogelnest Files ($20)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 7 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Hand to Mouth with Trevor Hill ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Matt Kirshen & Aparna Nancherla ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 10:15 PM

Kurt Tub with Kurt Braunohler & Friends ($20)
Verdi Club | 10:30 PM

Greatest Concert Ever ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

Day 17: Saturday, February 8

Day 17 Schedule

Sanjay and Craig Live ($20)
Kanbar Hall at JCCSF | 11:00 AM

Fancy Meeting You Here ($25)
The Contemporary Jewish Museum | 11:00 AM

The K Ohle Podcast Live with Kurt Braunohler ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Jordan, Jesse, Go! ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 1:00 PM

Jonah Raydio ($20)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 1:00 PM

Owen and TJ Read the News with Adam McKay and Owen Burke ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 1:00 PM

“Top Secret!” 30th Anniversary Screening and Q&A with Jim Abrahams, David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, moderated by Paul Scheer ($20)
Castro Theatre | 1:00 PM

Picture This! ($15)
Dark Room | 1:00 PM

Probably Science Podcast with Matt Kirshen, Andy Wood and Jesse Case ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

Road Stories Podcast with Murray Valeriano ($15)
Dark Room | 4:00 PM

The Todd Barry Podcast ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 4:00 PM

The Benson Movie Interruption: “Twilight: New Moon” with Surprise Guests ($20)
Castro Theatre | 4:15 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Matt Kirshen & Aparna Nancherla ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 7:00 PM

Jen Kirkman: I Seem Fun Live Podcast ($20)
Brava Theater Center | 7:30 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Feb 8 early show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 7:30 PM

The Chris Gethard Show ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Set List ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 8:00 PM

Cynic Cave with George Chen and Kevin O’Shea (Feb 8) ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 8:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 8 early show) ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

SF Sketchfest Improv Showcase (Feb 8) ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 8:00 PM

The SF Sketchfest Dozen: Emily Heller & Mike Lawrence ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 9:15 PM

Crash Test with Rob Huebel and Paul Scheer ($25)
Brava Theater Center | 10:00 PM

Characters Comedy Night hosted by Seth Morris ($15)
Cinecave at Lost Weekend Video | 10:00 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 8 late show) ($15)
Dark Room | 10:00 PM

Rooftop Comedy Showcase (Feb 8 late show) ($15)
Stage Werx | 10:00 PM

Some People Like Us with Casey Ley and Kaseem Bentley ($15)
Brava Studio Theater | 10:15 PM

One Star with Thomas Lennon and Matt Mira ($25)
Eureka Theatre | 10:30 PM

Bring the Rock with Greg Behrendt and the Reigning Monarchs ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 10:30 PM

Imaginary Radio ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 11:45 PM

Dark Room Showcase (Feb 8 midnight show) ($15)
Dark Room | 11:55 PM

Day 18: Sunday, February 9

Day 18 Schedule

Terrified with Dave Ross ($15)
Dark Room | 1:00 PM

Improv4Humans with Matt Besser ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 1:00 PM

Stripped Down Shorts: One-Act Comedies by Eugene Pack ($20)
Eureka Theatre | 1:00 PM

Salute to Coyle & Sharpe: An Afternoon with Mal Sharpe and special guests Matt Besser, Matt Walsh, James Reichmuth and host Jesse Thorn ($15)
Eureka Theatre | 4:00 PM

Vague Stories Podcast with Greg Behrendt ($20)
Punch Line Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

Lady to Lady with Tess Barker, Barbara Gray and Brandie Posey ($15)
Dark Room | 4:00 PM

Shakes The Clown Live ($25)
Cobb’s Comedy Club | 4:00 PM

Eric Andre: A Night of Stand-Up Comedy ($22)
Verdi Club | 8:00 PM

Bad Movie Night ($15)
Dark Room | 8:00 PM

Jamie Kilstein and John Fugelsang Debate the Existence of God ($25)
Eureka Theatre | 8:00 PM

Funny Shits (Feb 9) ($10)
Rite Spot Cafe | 8:00 PM