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Improv Live Comedy Drive In: Hot Nights, Cool Comics
Sat, 15 Aug, 8:00 PM PDT
Doors open
6:00 PM PDT
Irvine Improv
527 Spectrum Center Dr., Irvine, CA 92618
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Description
Note: Event is outside, not inside Irvine Improv.
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
Experience live comedy like never before! Head to the Irvine Spectrum Center, top of Regal Parking Deck (5 Freeway side) to enjoy the nostalgia of a drive-in movie plus the hilarity of a live comedy show, all from the comfort of your own vehicle. Irvine Improv is bringing some of the biggest names in comedy-- right into your car stereo. Your favorite comedians will be larger than life, as their real-time performance is projected onto a 50-foot screen.
Comedians: Erik Griffin, Ian Edwards, Jesus Trejo, Ian Bagg & Chris Porter
Host: Monty Franklin
RULES & GUIDELINES: (If you do not follow these guidelines, you may be asked to leave.)
You must wear a mask when outside your vehicle as well as when visiting the restroom, restaurants, and retailers within Irvine Spectrum Center.
You must view the comedy show from within your vehicle or the bed of your truck.
You must always practice physical distancing.
Event staff will be wearing personal protective equipment as required by CDC guidelines.
Restrooms will be available onsite (lower level of the parking structure).
No outside alcohol, marijuana, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons or animals (except service animals) are allowed.
All vehicles are subject to search.
BUY TICKETS ONLINE, IN ADVANCE:
In order to promote a contactless environment, there will be no onsite ticket sales or box office. All tickets need to be purchased in advance and can only be purchased online.
Tickets will be scanned when entering the parking structure. Please have tickets ready to scan.
Each ticket is valid for ONE car. The number of passengers must not exceed the number of safety belts/seats in your vehicle.
All tickets are first-come, first-parked and will not be assigned prior to arrival. Parking attendants will direct each driver to a parking space upon arrival.
MISCELLANOUS:
Concessions will be available for purchase. No alcohol will be served.
The audio will be broadcast through professional grade FM transmitter (radio.) If you do not have an FM radio in your car, please bring a battery powered, portable one with you.
Improv and Irvine Spectrum Center assume no responsibility of injury, situations beyond our control or property damage. Please use common courtesy so everyone can enjoy the shows. Please follow all guidelines. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are gathered. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. People over the age of 65 and those with underlying medical conditions are considered high-risk. By attending Improv Live Comedy Drive-In you voluntarily assume ALL risks associated with COVID-19. Please follow social distancing, wash/sanitize your hands, and wear a mask to help protect yourself and others. Please stay home if you are experiencing fever, cough or other symptoms associated with COVID-19, as detailed by the Centers for Disease Control.
Event Information
Age Limit
18+
Accessibility Information
Stand-up
Erik Griffin
Erik Griffin
Stand-up
A towering force in comedy, Erik Griffin is an American actor, comedian, writer, and podcaster. He is best known for his work as the mustachioed Montez Walker on the hit Comedy Central series WORKAHOLICS as well as his series regular role in Showtime’s I’M DYING UP HERE, executive produced by Jim Carrey. He recently filmed the ABC pilot BUCKTOWN opposite Nicole Richie and the feature film MR. RUSSO written and directed by Ray Romano.
Griffin was featured in the global Netflix film MURDER MYSTERY alongside Adam Sandler as well as THE SLEEPOVER for Netflix, Laurie Collyer’s FURLOUGH and the indie feature MAYFIELD'S GAME. Griffin can also be seen in the box office hit MIKE & DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES.
A veteran stand-up headliner, Griffin performs in venues across the world, but most often can be seen at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles, CA. Griffin’s comedy is immortalized on his debut comedy album, TECHNICAL FOUL: VOLUME ONE, his Comedy Central special THE HALF HOUR, in addition to his two hour-long comedy specials titled THE UGLY TRUTH, and AMERIKAN WARRIOR, which are available to stream NOW on Amazon and Showtime respectively.
He will next be seen in the Netflix feature THE SLEEPOVER as well as the independent feature films GUEST HOUSE with Mike Castle, Aimee Teegarden and Pauly Shore and MAYFIELD’S GAME. You can also catch your weekly dose of Griffin on his hit new podcast RIFFIN’ WITH GRIFFIN.
Stand-up
Ian Edwards
Ian Edwards
Stand-up
Born in England and raised in Jamaica, Ian Edwards is a stand-up comedian, writer, producer, actor, and podcaster. His first one-hour stand-up special, IanTalk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading, debuted on Comedy Central this summer.
As a stand-up, Ian released his debut album "100% Half Assed" on Conan O’Brien’s record label, Team Coco Records. He is the first comedian signed to the label. Ian has appeared numerous times on Comedy Central’s @Midnight , TBS’ Conan, and Comedy Central’s The New Negroes, and is regularly featured as a guest on some of the top podcasts in the world (WTF with Marc Maron and The Joe Rogan Experience to name a few).
Ian has served as an executive story editor and writing consultant on HBO’s Crashing, as well as a co-producer on Netflix’s Friends from College. Prior to that, Ian served as a consulting producer on NBC’s The Carmichael Show, as well as a staff writer on ABC’s Blackish. Ian also wrote the feature Undercover Brother 2 for Universal.
Ian recently played the recurring role of Skull in the Netflix series Friends From College. In 2015, Ian was cast in Sean Baker’s Indie Spirit Award nominated film, Tangerine, and prior to that was in Jeff Garlin’s film Dealing with Idiots, opposite JB Smoove and Natasha Leggero.
Ian is co-host of the All Things Comedy podcast "Soccer Comic Rant," an informed, passionate, and hilarious weekly update of soccer highlights around the world.
Stand-up
Jesus Trejo
Jesus Trejo
Stand-up
Jesus Trejo is one of the fastest rising names in the stand-up comedy scene. Trejo will be taping his first hour stand-up special for SHOWTIME this fall, set to air top of 2020. He can seen recurring on the Netflix series MR. IGLESIAS, and in roles on ALONE TOGETHER (Freeform) and TEACHERS (TV Land). Jesus was selected to be a NEW FACE comedian in 2016 for the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and was named a Variety Top 10 Comic to watch at JFL in 2017. Born and raised in Long Beach, CA, Trejo is a paid regular at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles.
Stand-up
Chris Porter
Chris Porter
Stand-up
Best known for his 3rd place appearance on season 4 of NBC's Last Comic Standing and his one-hour special 'Ugly & Angry' that was one of Netflix's top rated specials for three years, you may also know this Kansas City native from his very own Comedy Central Presents special, his comedy albums 'Lost & Alone' and 'Screaming From the Cosmos', his appearances on Tommy Chong's Comedy @ 420 on Showtime, the Arsenio Hall show, Comedy.TV, or your favorite local comedy club.
Chris Porter is a simple man in a complicated world where dudes send pictures of their genitalia to women and burgers have a backstory. Born and raised in Kansas City, Chris brings a true stand-up experience to his live shows. There are no sound cues, no puppets, and no catch phrases. Just gut wrenching laughter drawn from his own experience and observations.
Stand-up
Ian Bagg
Ian Bagg
Stand-up
Ian Bagg is a world-touring comedian whose comedy was recently described as "dangerously flawless" on the JRE. But he is not just a comedian he is also the cohost of the weekly hockey podcast, "Enjoying Orange Slices with Jeff and Ian."
Early in his life, he discovered a love for hockey. Whether he was involved in minor, junior, pro, or friends getting together to play shinny, he loved hockey! He went to some camps and was cut, realizing he had no chance of making the pros. He knew it was time to use his natural talent to make people laugh.
Life has been fantastic for this energetic and wildly funny boundary-pushing entertainer. Touring nonstop across North America, he has started taking over the world with Australia, China, and the Middle East. With Europe being one of his latest stops. His fast-paced, off-the-cuff, quick-witted, animated style has him winning over television audiences. He placed in the finals of NBC's "Last Comic Standing." He made appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" and "The Tonight Show," A popular guest on WTF, YMH,a half-hour comedy featured on Comedy Central and HBO, not to mention one-hour specials on Showtime "Getting to know you" and Amazon Prime "Conversations"! It also has earned him roles in award-winning movies like MVP 2! (humble brag)
His fast-paced multi-direction show has made patrons want to see multiple shows on a weekend. The audience becomes characters in his performance as they answer questions. Most comedians have a monologue; Ian has a dialogue. Attend a show immediately and see why his high school history teacher asked Ian's parents if there was something he should know about Ian.
Stand-up
Monty Franklin
Monty Franklin
Stand-up
After sell out shows across Australia and America in 2024, Monty Franklin returns in 2025 for his BIGGEST TOUR YET in America, Asia, Europe and Australia.
Monty Franklin is an Australian born stand-up comedian and actor based in Los Angeles. He has toured over 40 states of the US, performing to over 1 million Americans. Monty also tours with Rob Schneider, Joe Rogan and John Cleese.
Monty’s online videos pointing out the ‘perils’ of being an Australian living in America have massed over 1 billion views.
Monty was on Ep #1794 of The Joe Rogan Experience and is currently appearing in 'Real Rob' on NETFLIX, seasons 1 & 2.
He has had roles on 'New Girl' - FOX, 'Becoming Bond' - Hulu.
Monty performs in Los Angeles as a regular at the The Improv Comedy Clubs, The Laugh Factory and he was the first Australian to have their name added to the wall of the The Comedy Store in Hollywood.
Monty is currently set to star in his first feature film that he co-wrote with RobSchneider and John Cleese, THE GREAT EMU WAR, filming in Australia in 2025.
Also starring Schneider, Cleese, Rhys Darby and Jim Jefferies.
‘Go see this man from DOWNUNDER, he’s absolutely killing it UP OVER - Rob Schneider
’The only MONTY worthy of attaching a PYTHON to’ - John Cleese