The New Comedy Hangouts

BOOKSTORES

Borders, 1415 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica: “All Things Comedic,” 8 p.m. Sundays, (310) 393-9290. Free.

Borders, 330 S. La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood: “Alternative Comedy,” 8 p.m. Thursdays; “Head on Comedy,” 8 p.m. Saturdays, (310) 659-4045. Free.

The Book Grinders, 13321 Burbank Blvd., Van Nuys: “Comedy by the Book,” 8 p.m. Wednesdays, (818) 988-4503. Free.

Petterson’s, 10019 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles: open mike, 8 p.m. Tuesdays, (310) 839-3359. Free.

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COFFEEHOUSES

Lulu’s Beehive, 13203 Ventura Blvd., Studio City: “Midnight Comedy Hour,” 11 p.m. Fridays, (818) 986-2233. Free.

Little Frida’s Coffeehouse, 8730 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood: “Women With Balls,” 8 p.m. Thursdays, (310)

854-5421. $3.

Novel Cafe, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica: “Dreamland,” 10 p.m. Saturdays, (310) 396-8566. Free.

The Kindness of Strangers, 4378 Lankershim Blvd., Burbank: “Jeff Jam” open mike, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. (818) 752-9566.

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RESTAURANTS AND BARS

Tempest Supper Club, 7323 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood: “Comedy Free for All,” 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, (213) 860-9822. $3.

Berri’s Pizza Cafe, 8412 W. 3rd St., West Hollywood: “Velveeta Underground,” 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, (213) 882-1986. Free.

Pedro’s Grill, 1739 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz: “Margot’s Bush,” 8 p.m. Wednesdays, (213) 782-9447. Free.

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OTHER

Bang Studio, 457 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood: “That Jeff Garlin Thing,” 8 p.m. Thursdays, (213) 653-6886. $5.

The Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Santa Monica: “Free Speech,” 9:30 p.m. Thursdays, (310) 394-9870. Free.