Preview: Hell Yes Fest
A dozen best bets from the 10-day comedy festival in New Orleans
Gregg Turkington, aka Neil Hamburger, performs Thursday at Cafe Istanbul.
The Hell Yes Fest comedy festival runs Oct. 1-11 at venues throughout New Orleans.
Below are 12 shows to see. Visit www.hellyesfest.com for tickets and details.
Sean Patton
10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2
Cafe Istanbul, New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave.
The unpredictable stand-up comic and hometown hero performs with Matteo Lane, Nato Green and Molly Ruben-Long.
Karatefight
8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
Hi-Ho Lounge,
2239 St. Claude Ave.
New Orleans duo Massive Fraud pre-sents the stand-up and filmed sketches showcase.
Part 2: Unnecessary Sequels: Clueless edition with
Amy Heckerling
10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3
The Theatre at St. Claude, 2240 St. Claude Ave.
Comics pitch a Clueless reboot.
Tim Heidecker
10 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5
Freret Street Publiq House, 4528 Freret St.
The comedian and co-creator of Tim & Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! and Tom Goes to the Mayor performs stand-up.
Hell Yes Next
7:30 p.m. & 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6
The New Movement,
2706 St. Claude Ave.
Hell Yes Fest hosts a locals-only lineup of newer comics.
Neil Hamburger
7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
Cafe Istanbul
Gregg Turkington — he of the miserable stand-up persona — performs with Matt Braunger.
Doug Loves Movies
10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
Cafe Istanbul
Doug Benson hosts a live recording of his popular podcast.
Baron Vaughn
10:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8
Hi-Ho LoungevThe stand-up comic performs with Super Henehan, Julie Mitchell and Lisa Friedrich.
77 Cents: An Unapologetically Feminist Comedy Show and Coloring Book Party
8 p.m. Friday,
Oct. 9
Cafe Istanbul
Molly Ruben-Long hosts a stand-up showcase with Farah Brook, Sara June, Josh Androsky, Kaitlin Marone, Ella Gale, Anna Seregina and Alex Kumin, and there's also a coloring book of women comics from artist and comedian Sophie Lucido Johnson.
Picture This
8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
Hi-Ho Lounge
The Los Angeles-based, high-concept show from Brandie Posey and Sam Varela presents stand-up comics and voice actors — who are illustrated live by animators and cartoonists.
Todd Barry
10:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9
Cafe Istanbul
The stand-up comic performs with Andrew Polk, Christina Parrish and Terance McDavid.
