Laughs on Larchmont: The Recap

Our first-ever "Laughs on Larchmont" comedy crawl was a hit, and I'm still buzzing from the energy of the night!

My wife and I have been doing backyard comedy shows for a while, but we always dreamed of doing something bigger for our community.

Inspired by the famous Edinburgh Fringe Festival, we wanted to create something truly special right here in L.A., and seeing it all come together was amazing.

Keep reading below to see how it went and some of my favorite moments from the night!

A Huge Success

We sold over 100 tickets and completely sold out the event. Best of all, we raised about $1,500, with all profits going to two fantastic causes: Hilarity for Charity, which raises awareness for Alzheimer's disease, and our very own Larchmont United Neighborhood Association.

It felt incredible to bring people together for a night of laughter while supporting our community.

Photo Gallery

Here are some of my favorite pictures from this night.

A comedian performs stand-up to a seated backyard audience under string lights at the Laughs on Larchmont comedy crawl.

A comedian performs in front of a neon 'Laughing Stock' sign at the Laughs on Larchmont show.

A comedian performs stand-up beside the neon 'Laughing Stock' sign at the Laughs on Larchmont show.

A comedian performs to a backyard crowd under string lights, with event t-shirts and a neon sign on the brick wall.

A performer in a martial arts gi does a comedy bit at the Beyond Yoga venue during Laughs on Larchmont.

A character comedian in a red wig and overalls performs a sketch in front of a string-light backdrop.

A performer in whiteface, a black wig, and a red bow tie does a character bit at the comedy crawl.

Dan Lerman performs a comedy bit, gesturing with both hands, at the Beyond Yoga venue.

A character comedian with rosy clown cheeks performs energetically into the microphone.

Unexpected Venues

When we first announced the Laughs on Larchmont comedy crawl, the idea was to host shows in places you'd never expect to see a comedian. And we did just that!

We had:

Stand-up comedy in the back of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams
Storytelling at Chevalier's Books
A clown show at the Beyond Yoga studio

A comedian performs to a seated backyard audience under colorful string lights.

A comedian performs to a seated audience inside Chevalier's Books during the Laughs on Larchmont crawl.

A comedian performs to a full audience inside the Beyond Yoga store during the comedy crawl.

I was honestly surprised by how fast the three-hour event flew by and how many people stayed for the entire crawl.

The variety of acts and the fun of walking from one unique venue to the next really kept the energy high all night long.

Favorite Moments

People have been asking me about my favorite part, and I have to say, the clown show was something else. The performers were so wonderfully weird.

One act that really stuck with me was a yoga teacher who was going through a divorce. He used his set to teach yoga movements for getting over a breakup.

It was dark, hilarious, and exactly the kind of unique performance we wanted to bring to the neighborhood.

A comedian performs to a packed audience inside the Beyond Yoga store during the Laughs on Larchmont crawl.

What's Next?

This is just the beginning. The success of our first crawl has us dreaming even bigger.

The ultimate goal is to turn this into a full-blown "Larchmont Comedy Festival" that takes over the entire block. We want to involve even more local businesses, maybe even add film screenings and comedy contests with prizes.

We're excited to make this an annual tradition that keeps getting better.

Conclusion

"Laughs on Larchmont" was a perfect example of what happens when a community comes together to have fun and support great causes. It was an incredible night of entertainment that showcased the unique spirit of our neighborhood.

Thank you again to everyone who came out, performed, and helped make this event a night to remember. We can't wait to do it again and continue bringing more laughter to Larchmont.

Stay tuned for details on our next event. Or follow me on Instagram for upcoming event updates.