New Joke City
New Joke City is an official selection of the Netflix Is a Joke Festival. The show is free on May 8, Doors open 7p, show starts 8p!
New Joke City is Astronaut City’s signature improvised stand-up comedy show, created by Teresa Lo. Booked comedians take the stage with no prepared material and riff entirely from audience suggestions, making every show completely different. Expect interactive crowd work, playful heckling, TMI overshares, raunchy confessions, and spontaneous punchlines built in real time. Perfect for guests looking for live comedy in Arcadia, near Pasadena, or other parts of the San Gabriel Valley, New Joke City delivers a high-energy, anything-can-happen experience where the audience becomes part of the show.
Every Friday (unless otherwise posted). Doors 7p, show starts 8p. Buy tix online for $15 or $20 at the door.
No cover karaoke follows the show. 2 item minimum.
NEW JOKE CITY CREW
Chris Miller
Chris Miller is a Los Angeles–based actor and stand-up comedian known for his spot-on impressions, quick wit, and energetic stage presence. Performing at venues across Los Angeles, he blends sharp observational humor with a rotating lineup of character voices that keep audiences guessing. Whether hosting, featuring, or dropping into a lineup, Chris brings fast-paced comedy, playful crowd work, and a polished delivery shaped by years on stage.
Host of New Joke City
Teresa Lo
Teresa Lo is the owner of Astronaut City and a bestselling author, WGA Award–nominated TV comedy writer, and nationally touring stand-up comedian. Known for her sharp, fearless voice, she previously wrote a popular adult column for Hustler Magazine and has performed on stages across the country. Teresa is a Best of the Fest comic at the Burbank Comedy Festival and the winner of the OC Comedy Festival, bringing a bold, unfiltered perspective to both her live shows and writing.
Producer of New Joke City