Erikka Innes embodies the spirit of nerdiness in her sophomore album, Smells Like Nerd Spirit. From an opener that wonders why female superheroes are required to have big boobs to a slew of self-deprecating ponderings and stories, Innes finds a contradictory line between a self-loathing, single anti-socialite and a proud, forward-thinking feminist.

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Tonight, Town Criers presents comedian Chris Fairbanks Live at Milk Bar in the Haight.

This weekly showcase, produced by local comic Eric Barry, has been featuring the best of Bay Area comedians and the occasional national headliner for over a year, since its debut in December 2011. Barry saw the great potential for comedy in this space, which has the cool vibe of a 90s rock club, instead of the typical red-brick basement of a comedy club.

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It's tempting to become starstruck by the slew of top comedians from around the nation who are gracing our fair city for SF Sketchfest. But let's not forget the locals who make up this bedrock comedy scene throughout the rest of the year.

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Kyle Kinane Returns to Defend His Iron Comic Title

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Frank Arthur Doyle, the godfather of stand-up comedy in San Francisco, known by most by his stage name "Frank Kidder," passed away on December 20, 2012 at the age of 70. The creator of the famous San Francisco International Comedy Competition and responsible for launching the careers of legends like Robin Williams and Jerry Seinfeld, Kidder will always be remembered fondly across the comedy industry. 

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San Francisco's local comics offer an incredible array of free or cheap live comedy every night of the week -- but did you know you can also take some of that magic home with you?

These Bay Area comedians wrote and recorded albums this year, many recorded right here in the Bay Area. Many of them also self-produced and are hand-selling the albums themselves, sans a record company. If you feel your pockets suddenly swollen with money from holiday gifts, find a bit of generosity in your heart to support these local and independent artists.

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Well, the world didn't end today (yet?). Whether you're feeling thrilled or bummed or neutral about this fact, it's certainly lucky for us because these local comics have some killer comedy shows planned to usher us through the holidays and into the New Year!

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You heard it right. Don't Watch This Show - LIVE! is a live monthly stand-up, sketch, improv, and all-around comedy show featuring an array of talented comedians and performers from throughout the Bay Area.

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A lot of people get into comedy with some notion of chasing a long-held dream. Comedian Steve Mazan has perfected the art of chasing your dream, and he wants to make sure others know they can do it too. His film Dying to Do Letterman released on DVD yesterday, shares his inspiring story.

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San Francisco comedy has always had a special place in the comedy industry across the nation. In recent years, the scene has spawned a crop of comedians to remember, as well as hosted the filming of four top Comedy Central specials just this summer. Some of our best and brightest have made the move onto bigger things, but they won't forget their roots. This Thanksgiving weekend, our own Emily Heller returns from New York with a special show to remind us all where her heart remains.

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"What is better than lots of laughter on a Wednesday night while sipping a fine adult beverage?" asks The Comikaze Lounge co-producer Stefani Silverman. "Not much." And she's right, isn't she? That's why Silverman and fellow San Francisco comic Kate Willett came together to produce the free monthly comedy showcase at Café Royale.
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