Comedy: 10th L.A. Comedy Fest starts Thursday

The 10th annual installment of L.A. Comedy Fest is a riotous celebration of all things laugh inducing. It features 11 days and nights of world premiere features, short films and TV pilots, plus a free panel with the creators of “Reno 911” and a closing party award ceremony. ACME Comedy Theatre, 135 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood. Thu.-Sun., festival runs through Nov. 20. See website for detailed schedule. $12 online and $15 at the door. https://www.lacomedyfest.com.